Hello pretty girls! I hope you all are taking advantage of your last days of summer, I sure am! Here is a quick casual, afternoon summer outfit of the day. I love to take vintage pieces and make them modern. What is the vintage piece I'm wearing you might ask? Exactly, if you can't tell I have succeeded ;-)! It is the floral top! I found this gem in my mother's closet, from ages ago. Isn't it stunning? The key to modernize this top was to remove the over-sized shoulder pads and roll up the long sleeves. Voila, easy and chic! So scavenge your family's closet, you will never know what treasures you will find! ♥ Laura
Navy Floral Blouse- Vintage
Dark denim shorts- Ann Taylor Loft
Copper pointed flats- Old Navy
HandBag- Coach
Necklace- Charming Charlie
Sunglasses- Daisy Fuentes for Kohl's
I am very excited to share this outfit with you all today. I attended my first Indian/Mexican fusion wedding last weekend. It was so much fun! I bought my first " Indian outfit", which was an experience in itself. If you all haven't been to a Indian/Pakistani boutique, you should. The outfits and accessories are breathtaking and colorful. Warning: You will get overwhelmed! Thankfully there is a lot of help! I do have some tips to share so I'll save them to the end for those of you who are interested. The outfit I am wearing is a ANARKALI SALWAR. There are so many different styles of ethnic outfits. While on my search, I determined that I really liked this beautiful teal color and wanted elegant beading in the front, but not excessive. That made my search a lot easier and surprisingly, was able to find my perfect dress after 5 stores and in about 2 hours! That is pretty amazing, mainly for an experience I had never encountered before.
Now for all of you that are interested, here are some shopping tips that I learned:
1. ALWAYS negotiate prices. I was told that these boutiques raise the prices because the customers always negotiate, and will never pay the full price.
2. Have a budget in mind because you can easily pay more than what you expected. You can even let the sales people know your range so they will show you outfits in your budget.
3. Do not go alone, take a friend to make the choosing process easier. I mean, we all need a second opinion and the sales people will only tell you how good you look, even if you don't (yeah it happened to me haha, thankfully I had someone with me ;-) ).
4. Another tip is to have something already in mind. There is a rainbow of colors and styles, so if you don't have a slight idea of what you want, you will get dizzy in confusion. (I literally started getting a headache, until I determined characteristics I liked).
5. Determine your size because styles are "one of a kind". Once you know your size you can quickly find styles in your size and not look through all the others, and possibly find something you like, without it fitting. Ahhh the nightmare!
6. With that being said, they do alterations, mainly free! So if an outfit is a little tight, or too big, it can possibly be altered for you!
I hope I could help a little and you all enjoyed a differently styled outfit post! Don't be afraid to try something different and out of your comfort zone. That goes for everything. ♥ Laura
Hello crafty girls! Summer is finally here! I am excited about it, but I do have a love/hate relationship with it. I love the flowers booming and the fun outdoor activities, but I also strongly dislike the heat! As you can tell by my pale skin color, the sun is not my friend! Nonetheless, the break we get in the summertime is amazing, so that makes up for it! To initiate summer, I have some special guests. Who are the lovely ladies here you might ask? Well, I want to
introduce to you all my sister and friend. I know you are probably
figuring out which one is which, but you will be surprised! My sister, Norma, is
the beautiful brunette in the purple dress. So now it brings me to my awesome friend Madeline. She has her own blog now (yeyyy), so you all can check her out to view her amazing bohemian style! http://bohemmadeline.blogspot.com It has been a long time since I have blogged or made a YouTube video and I have definitely missed it. Now that it is summer, I want to revamp my blog and YouTube. I have a lot of fashion ideas, so I hope you all like it! Have a fashionable summer pretty girls ♥
So this is literally the easiest DIY ever because you don't have to do anything, just accept sweet little gifts from the fellas ;-) haha! Whether it's a box of delicious Ferrero Rocher chocolates or the beautiful Valentines day sweets, the boxes all make perfect earrings and ring holders!! On some boxes you can even remove the bottom where the chocolates were, and have enough space for any jewelry piece you want! Ahhh why can't everything in life be this sweet ;-). Happy crafting ♥
Cell phones have turned into a major fashion accessory! I mean who doesn't have at least 2 cell phone cases? I know I do. As girls, we cannot stick to just one design. It's like wearing the same necklace or pair of shoes every single day, who does that!!? Our cell phone reflects our style and personality. And lets face it, we don't always feel like rainbows and butterflies. So here is an easy and inexpensive DIY project that you all will love! Also, did I forget to mention the designs are interchangeable? Yup, you only need one case for infinite designs! How did I not think of this before? It is so simple, it's just a matter of tracing the cell phone case onto scrapbook paper, cutting it out, and applying it to the inside of the case! Easy right?! I also added a video below to help you visualize it ;-). I hope you all enjoyed this extremely easy DIY project and have fun rocking your awesome cell phone designs! Happy crafting ♥
Hello crafty girls! It is officially
the second day of summer, how exciting! I hope you all are enjoying your
beautiful summer break! I have a lot more fun projects coming up so stay
tuned!!
Today is all about the scarf (yes
yet again, what can I say I love them!). Wearing a scarf can get kind of boring
if you wear it the same way every time. So I came up with these 2 easy styles
that can refresh and revamp your simple look to make it more interesting! All
you need is a long necklace and a lightweight scarf! That is it, and it's
simple and cute! I made an instructional video for you all, I hope you like
it!!! If you all enjoy watching scarf styles let me know and I can do more!!
Remember fashion is about having fun and trying new things. And when you can
use items you already own, well that's just awesome! It's a modern way of
recycling what you already have ;-).
Take care pretty girls and don't forget to always be creative ♥
Hello crafty girls! I hope you all had an amazing mother's day, as a mother or daughter, or both!! I'm fortunate to have the best mother ever! She had an amazing Mother's day full of fun and love! This was my outfit for a nice but casual day of shopping and dining! A jean jacket is a great way to take a formal dress from night to day. To finish the look I chose a sandy color cross body bag and wedges and a fun animal print belt. Have fun with fashion, and don't forget that you all are beautiful!
What I wore:
Michele Bohbot Jean Jacket
Enfocus Studio navy ruffled dress
Charlotte Russe animal print belt
Ann Taylor Loft Bracelets
Fossil Watch
Impo wedges (super comfy and inexpensive)
Hands down (pun intended ha!) I had to give the Nail of the Month mention to my lovely little sister! Are these just not the cutest!?! It is a girly and colorful interpretation of a zebra print in red and hot pink! She used the stamping nail art kit (yes yet again). What can I say, it is our new little obsession. But why spend a lot of money on a salon manicure while you can make gorgeous, salon quality designs at home, and fast! But I promise the nail of the month for May (which is what I am rocking right now) is more simple and without the stamping nail art kit. So I hope our designs serve as inspiration for you to have some fun with your nails, because they are also a great accessory! Happy crafting :-)
This
is officially my first OOTD and I am pretty excited....and nervous! It's
probably my favorite thing to see in blogs, so I decided what the heck lets try
it! My purpose is to
give fashion tips and ideas to my fellow curvy girls because we are not being
represented! Style has no size, shape, color, or price tag! So I hope I
inspire you all to not be scared to dress up and feel beautiful in your own
skin! I'll also share my flattering secrets to
look your best and not break the bank!! So stay tuned for more fashion and
crafts!!
As you can tell I had some fun playing with the background...it's the ARTSY girl in me! And that is what fashion is all about too!
What I wore:
Nicole Miller New York tee
Charlotte Russe Slacks
Ann Taylor Loft necklace
Fossil watch
Vintage purse
Sandals from Ross
If you didn't notice by now, I love scarves! They are such a great accessory because they add texture to an outfit instantly! But did you know you could make a scarf just out of old over-sized t-shirts? Shocking I know (HAHA), but it is true, and they come out super cute! This project is so creative, easy, and different that I am sure you all will love it!
All you need is different color t-shirts (the bigger the better), scissors, and some kind of embellishment (pin, brooch, necklace, ribbon, etc). You can use just about anything, so be creative!
And lastly, I made an instructional video (below) to show you how to actually make your awesome scarf!
Don't forget to be creative and have some fun with it! Happy crafting :-)
The warm weather is around the corner and it's always exciting to bring in the new season with new fun fashion pieces. Buying new goodies shouldn't have to break the piggy bank; my tip is to choose to refresh your wardrobe with accessories. They can be used with anything and bring a new life to your old summer outfits!
* Jewelry is the least expensive way to jazz up your wardrobe! Get very trendy, bright, statement pieces. I usually don't recommend buying very trendy pieces because they go out of style very quickly, but I do with accessories, so choose jewelry as your “over the top” trendy pieces!
* Scarves are fun because you can bring in color and texture to your spring outfit! You can also wear them in infinite ways!
* Try inexpensive clutches and handbags to use as a statement piece! Brights are in, and you can find them everywhere!
* Shoes are a great wardrobe transformer as well. They might be a little pricier then the accessories preciously mentioned, but try a cute neutrals or brown style that you can match with everything. Also, a cute funky ballet flat style is perfect and less of an investment!
* I saved this one for last because it’s my favorite! Try a pop of color on you face! Go wild and try a hot pink lipstick! If you’re not a lipstick person you can add a pop of color on your eyes with a bright eyeliner, or eye shadow; or even try pink glowing cheeks!
As you can see there are many ways to bring in spring! So enjoy the new season gals!!
Now that the weather is a little bit chillier, everyone is starting to realize that maybe it’s time to go fall shopping. There are so many different trends that it can get overwhelming! So the question is; what should you buy that will last and not go out of style by next fall? I have made a list of the top fall fashion essentials that are perfect pieces to layer and combine to create beautiful outfits, that won’t break the piggy bank! Plus most importantly, they won’t go out of style!
♥ Long sleeve tees: They are inexpensive and if you buy them in several fun colors, they will give your outfit that needed pop of color to brighten you up this fall! You can wear them solo or use them for layering, they are very versatile!
♥ Accessories: Jewelry, belts, and scarfs are the most inexpensive way to jazz up an outfit.They turn your outfit from BLAH to WOW in an instance!
♥ Outerwear: Such as jackets and blazers not only keep you warm, but transform your outfit. Try a fitted jacket and blazer for a slimming effect, because it is very easy to add pounds with fall fashion.
♥ Dark wash jeans: I recommend these to everyone because they are absolutely amazing! They make your legs look longer and leaner, need I say more?! They also instantly dress up your outfit, opposed to a lighter wash jean. Try a trouser or boot cut jean, they are the most flattering on every body type. Also try a dark wash skinny jean. *Tip* Make sure it’s solid, not bleached nor faded, for a maximizing slimming effect.
♥ Sweaters: They are warm and cozy, and they come in hundreds of styles! Whether it’s a chunky knit sweater, cardigan, cable knit, pullover; any kind of sweater is perfect for fall! Sweaters come in any price range, and add comfort and warmth to an outfit.
♥ Boots, boots, and more boots: A girl can never have too many boots! Right now in fashion, shoe styles are very wide-ranging, and you can find just about any style out there. If you want to make an investment that will last I suggest a leather boot because they will last many years, unlike a synthetic boot that will peel in short time. Also, pick a style of boot that is timeless and doesn’t go out of style. For example, stay away from thigh high, extreme platform, and peep toe boots.
Hopefully this list of essentials help you start a shopping list. If you want to see how I style all the essential pieces together, check out the video below! Have fun shopping ♥!
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