Some New Fringe

Hello! I hope everyone had a great weekend! 

I have had a very busy few weeks, but I managed to squeeze in a little photo shoot the other day when I was out. One of my most recent purchases (and obsessions) is this fringe kimono by Spell Designs. I die over anything fringe, and I am also a big proponent of the kimono, so this purchase was a no brainer! If you haven't heard of Spell, you should definitely look them up! The company is run out of Australia but has a huge presence in America as well. The brand designs gypsy inspired clothes and accessories and channels every girls inner bohemian spirit. I am constantly searching this site for new pieces, and my next addition will definitely be a piece with one of their amazing gypsy prints.

I paired the kimono with another Voile and Lace Trapeze Slip from Free People. I know... I have way too many colors of this dress, but it's just such a great staple to have! I throw this piece on with a slip as a cute little dress, over jeans for a tunic look, and under a sweater for a layered look. I have been eyeing this blackberry color for a while. and I am loving it with the cream colored kimono! 

I wore my favorite Oliviera Wrap Sandals, and a simple drop necklace from Urban Outfitters to complete the look! 

Details below as usual! xo

Kimono: Spell Designs

Dress: Free People

Sandals: Free People

Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Strappy Glads & Lacy Slips

Hey everyone! 

I'm sorry for my lack of posts lately, but I have been so busy with work and with my big move from one house to another (still in San Diego). The funny thing is that I have been still doing a ton of (online) shopping and have some great pieces to share with you all!

I was definitely hesitant to jump onto the tall gladiator trend, but after long consideration I went for it, and I love the pair I got! I ordered this strappy black pair from Free People, and after wearing these babies around and seeing how they turn out in pictures I have determined that these sandals were made for people like me with long skinny calves. I looked through a lot of tall gladiators before finding these adjustable ones, that would allow me to tighten them to my liking. I have also noticed that almost all of the sandals I have are brown or tan so I had to go for the black this time. These shoes are not only comfortable, but they make quite a statement, and because of this I wanted to pair them with a fairly simple piece. 

I picked up this beautiful lace slip from For Love & Lemons, and it is seriously EVERYTHING. I have been throwing it on under my tunics and some of my dresses, to show just a little bit of lace. However, with such elaborate sandals I decided to wear the slip alone (gasp). But don't worry, I wore a white Free People slip underneath as well. I also paired the top with a beautiful St. Eve's Jewelry piece to top it off, with a stone that matched my lipstick perfectly.

Of course I had to throw on some silver, featuring this beautiful arrow cuff by The 2 Bandits (who I have been obsessing over lately). I love all of their Southwestern style jewelry, and this cuff is the perfect addition to any outfit.

I hope everyone had a great week and has a beautiful weekend! I am going to have an even busier week next week (with my boyfriend and I both having a birthday), but I promise to share more of my new clothes as soon as I can!

Outfit details below. xx

Lacy Slip: For Love & Lemons

Gladiators: Free People

Neckalce: St. Eve Jewelry (similar)

Cuff: The 2 Bandits

Feeling Floral

What a beautiful few weeks it has been in San Diego, and I am loving bringing out all of my floral prints for spring! I love these little Top Shop shorts, with a funky floral print and some black lace trim. I bought these shorts last spring, and they have remained one of my favorite floral pieces.

Oh and THIS TOP.... Free People just got this beauty in, and I obviously had to have it. I love the delicate lace details in the front and the ties in the back. This is the perfect little summer top, and I love how it contrasts with the floral shorts. However, at night I threw on jeans with the top and it was an instant outfit. I love tops with a lot of detail like this because I don't feel like I need a necklace or any additional piece on top to complete the look!

I really enjoy taking my pictures down by the beach, and my style definitely reflects my love for the sun and the ocean. I currently live 10 minutes from the beach, but on Friday I will be moving 2 miles from the beach! I will be living in a new part of San Diego, and this will provide me with a whole new set of local spots to take my blog pictures!

I hope everyone has a great week! Outfit details below :) 

Top: Free People

Shorts: Top Shop (similar)

Sandals: Free People

Happy Spring!!

Happy Spring everyone!! 

I am so happy it's officially spring time and I can bust out all of my bright colors, prints, and sunglasses! I am loving this printed jumpsuit from Urban Outfitters and what a fun, easy outfit it makes. These long, wide legs are perfect for someone who is tall like me, and the thin straps make the piece great for sunny days. This piece is thin and light, and fits loosely on the body. I like to pair a little belt with it to give it more of a shape and some tightening at the bust. 

I also just picked up this lovely denim jacket, and it was the perfect piece to throw on over the jumpsuit. I love the lighter wash of the jacket, and its cropped fit. I can't wait to throw this one on over my summer dresses and with some dark jeans at night! 

With the weather so beautiful I am also stocking up on my sunglasses! I am not one to spend more than $20 on sunglasses (because I usually end up breaking every pair I buy), but this pair from Madewell was so cool, I decided to go for it! I feel like Kate Hudson from Almost Famous (which is totally awesome), and I love how the glasses bring the whole look together.  

Details below! xo

Jumpsuit: Urban Outfitters (similar)

Jacket: Urban Outfitters

Belt: Forever 21 (similar)

Sunglasses: Madewell

My Weekend in the Vineyards

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a beautiful weekend!

I just got back from the most amazing little vacation with my best friend. We road tripped around California to a friend's wedding and then up to San Luis Obispo where we went to college. The weather was absolutely perfect, and we got to stay with some friends whose back yard is literally a huge vineyard. The views were breath taking and we spent a lot of our time soaking up the beauty (and of course the wine). I miss living up in the central coast with all of the green valleys, beautiful mountains, and the many local wineries. We were only there for a few days but we packed each day with all of our favorite food, hikes, shopping, and friends.

Obviously, I had to take advantage of this view and ask my best friend to snap a few pictures of me for my blog, so here ya go! I have been loving these clogs and with the weather being so beautiful I was happy to throw on one of my favorite Free People dresses (which is also one of my favorite layering pieces). This Voile and Lace Trapeze Slip is easily one of Free People's most popular pieces, and if you are as obsessed with this dress as I am then you definitely own it in at least two colors. Being tall, I sized up in this slip so that it was long enough for me to wear as a dress and not just as a cute top. Although I do love this piece thrown over some jeans, I also love to wear it under a sweater or another warmer piece and let it's lacy trim hang out the bottom.

I bought this lovely cream crochet sweater a while ago and it has been one of my favorite pieces to throw on. Not only is it totally my style (with some groovy bell sleeves), but it is also super versatile, and it worked perfectly over my dress on this sunny day. Of course I had to give the outfit a little edge and throw on my tan harness vest and my floppy black hat to top it all off!

Thanks for reading and if you ever find yourself in the San Luis Obispo area I definitely suggest checking out the beautiful vineyards and all of the local wineries!!

Outfit details below!! xx

Sweater, Dress, Harness, and Shoes: Free People

Hat: Nordstrom

Summer Lovin'

Hello lovely readers!! 

With the weather so beautiful here in San Diego I figured it was about time to bust out a summer look! I have been living in these little cut off denim shorts from Free People so I had to make sure to include them in my post. I also am absolutely obsessed with this tank. I'm not going to lie... I own this tank in like 8 different colors... and not only are they the cutest cut, but they are only $20 from Free People!! It's rare to find this tank (the LA Nite Tank) in a store, so I always order them online. Anyone who knows me well has definitely seen me in several colors of this tank because I can throw them on with anything and everything. I love to tie up the tank when it's nice out (like I did here) and it makes the look very fun and casual!

I threw on my favorite sweater from Brandy Melville for some of the pictures to show how the look can be worn even if it's a little cooler out. Oh, and my favorite part of the outfit... the belt!! I don't typically wear belts, but I am loving the new trend of wearing chain or metal belts. It's almost like a necklace for your waist! I picked this one over many others because it also has a pretty blue stone that adds just the right amount of detail to the belt. I feel like a total gypsy in the belt, and I think it's such a fun piece to add to an outfit!

I threw on my short brimmed black hat and a pair of strappy sandals I've almost worn to death to complete this look. I definitely feel most comfortable in a summer outfit like this, and with the weather only getting nicer I'm excited to start sharing more of my summer looks!

Outfit details below! xo

Tank, Shorts, Belt, and Shoes: Free People 

Sweater and Hat: Brandy Melville

Bracelet: Child of Wild 

Thin Rings: Vanessa Mooney

Having Fun with Your Favorite Tee

I wanted to write about something fun this week, and I thought showing the versatility of a basic tee would be perfect. I love the idea of taking a more masculine piece like a baseball tee and pairing it with a feminine piece to create a girly, yet edgy look. I am definitely an advocate for the comfortable look. I love wearing soft, basic tees with some boyfriend jeans and converse, and having so many of these pieces has inspired me to try new things with them. 

Lately I have been loving the look of a soft baseball tee, and this grey and black tee from Lucky Brand has been one of my go-to tops. I typically throw the tee on with some jeans, but with so many beautiful dresses in my closet I couldn't resist throwing it on over my Free People crochet slip and some little heels. I tied the tee up to the side for a relaxed cropped look, and of course I added a silver necklace for some extra detail.

Mixing these masculine and feminine pieces is so much fun and can give you a new way to wear so many staple pieces in your closet. Any cute tee thrown over a flowy dress or skirt can be so effortlessly adorable. I hope this gives you all some new outfit ideas!

xoxo

Baseball Tee: Lucky Brand (similar)

Dress: Free People

Shoes: Free People (similar)