What I Wore: Rocker Style

One week...

One week...

One week til my Birthday!!

I hope you all had a great weekend. I spent the weekend relaxing. I have been going non stop and needed to kick back a little. I realized this when I completely slept through my alarm (missing my work out) and making me almost (really) late for work. I think my body was trying to tell me something. In the mad race to make it to work on time I literally pulled out these clothes and threw them on. Surprisingly I love how the outfit turned out even though it was super casual. Honestly...this is how I tend to look more often then not.

This outfit had a kind of rocker feel. Snake print jeggings with an old concert tee screams rocker to me. Haha. I just grabbed my blinged out flip flops, threw on some sunnies and ran out the door

Rocker Style

What I Wore:

Concert Tee: Trunk LTD. it is REALLY old. (similar cheap version) (similar mid priced) (similar expensive version)

Jeans: Gap (similar)

Flip Flops: Havaiana (somewhat similar)

Belt: Michael Kors

Sunnies: Ray Ban over sized aviators

Spring into Sandals

It is OFFICIALLY Spring....YAY!!

The sun is out longer, everything is turning lush and green and it is starting to really warm up. I love the transition.

You all know that I am a shoe whore. I am always looking for a great, new, funky pair of shoes that will make the outfit. In the Spring and Summer I am a huge sandal fan. While my wedges, heels and platforms always make an appearance there is nothing like a pretty sandal to complete the look.

This year I am working on completing my sandal wardrobe. I was in need (yes need, I have worn out a couple pairs) of a basic black pair, a pair in a bright, fun color and a simple/classy metallic pair. You counted correctly. Three pairs. That may seem a bit excessive but you have to keep in mind that I live where I can wear sandals year round. And I do.

I think that every shoe wardrobe should exist of the following:
Basic Black, Neutral, Pop of Color, Metallic and Animal print.

Taking it a step further...you should own those five colors/shades in the following types of shoes:
Flats, Sandals, Heels, Wedges/Platforms

Which means TWENTY pairs total.
Crazy? A bit much? Too many?
Maybe...but I honestly don't think so.

Back to the sandals. These are my top picks (some are currently sitting in my closet) for the Season{s}.

Basic Black

 Sam Edelman 'Gigi'


This sandal is my go to. I have bought a pair every season for three years. It is simple, chic and goes with everything. The shoe is comfy and easy to wear. 


Pop of Color

Dolce Vita 'Archer'

I have been dying over these since seeing them in the Nordy's catalog in January (Feb?). I love the Jewelry like detail. The gold accents make the shoe look rich. This shoe runs big so size down!


Neutral

Valentino 'Rockstud' Gladiator


These are an investment piece. They are NOT cheap. Valentino makes the most perfect patent nude color. The studs give the shoes a slight edge, trend aspect but will definitely carry on from season to season. Patent leather can last a VERY long time if taken care of. Wearing any nude shoe will elongate your legs. 


Metallic

 DV by Dolce Vita 'Ilana'

Every sandal should have that extra touch. I love the tassels and knotted leather to give the sandals a chicness. Metallic sandals can stand out on their own. They look incredible with dresses and really pop with a tan.

I will be wearing THESE also.


The Flip Flop

Tkees 'Foundation'

Havaiana 'Slim Crystal Mesh'

The flip flops. I know most people have a love/hate relationship with them. I LOVE them. These are my two top choices. The Tkees pair is a more sophisticated look. They come in a variety of colors to match your skin tone. They elongate your legs and are super comfy. Havaiana's are a no brainer. They are the most comfortable, long lasting flip flop out there. They come in a bazillion colors and prints. My favorite is the crystal pair. An update to the basic black. I own about 10 pairs of Havaiana's. I swear by them.


Well, my friends, those are my picks. I hope that you all have a fabulous weekend. Keep these shoes in mind while you are out shopping. If the weather isn't so fab where you live...then click on the links and shop from home. I own or have tried on every pair featured so I can give you any insight or answer questions you may have!


TGIF

What I Wore: I feel Blue

I always strive to keep it real on the blog. 

This is my style journey, my life journey, and when I look back on old posts I think it is awesome to see how I used clothing to express myself. Not every outfit is considered 'blog' worthy but I want you to see the real me. This week has been emotionally tough. I have been dealing with the past, trying to sort through feelings that I chose not to deal with for awhile. I have randomly started crying at songs, I am flooded with memories and insomnia has reared it's ugly head. Yet I am still living my life, working towards goals and "functioning" in a way that no one would realize how much I have been dealing with internally. It is funny how we know how to make everything look like it is great. I have to say that I actually am HAPPY in spite of the emotions. I feel so blessed and know that everything that we go through betters us. I am THANKFUL for the past even when I have to deal with it. It is funny that this week I have been drawn to blue clothing. Crazy how it reflects my mood. The past few days I have worn a large amount of blue, have been drawn to blue items and even wore blue eyeliner. Who am I? Blue is not typically a go to color. Haha.

I received my January Stylemint shirt in the mail and knew I had to wear it immediately. It's Navy. Awesome. I have received quite a few emails asking me about my Stylemint tee's. I have bought AT LEAST one shirt a month since the launch (with the exception of December since I didn't LOVE any of them). The shirts are very true to size, SUPER soft and go with everything in my wardrobe. They look great after being washed, keep their shape and there are so many styles to choose from. I highly recommend the line. ANYWHO...I don't typically like Navy and dark denim together, I tend to wear navy with a lighter denim, but I wanted to wear these jeans since they fit me perfectly right now :) My hair was not presentable so throwing on a beanie was just the touch I needed to lighten up the all blue ensemble. I find it very amusing that I was wearing flip flops with a beanie. You see it is not cold where I live. It was 75 degrees today. When I went out it was around 67. The beanie was for looks, not warmth. Only in CA will you see people wearing beanies and flip flops together. I'm not wearing make up either. I am happy my glasses hide that. Looking at the pics I maaayyyyy need to buy a smaller size in the shirts next time around. It is a little big, COMFY, but big. YAY! Overall I felt like an emo, CA Hipster in this ensemble. Ay yi yi!

I feel Blue

What I Wore:

Top: Stylemint 'Mercer Henley'

Jeans: Gap (older)

Shoes: Havaianas 'Slim'

Necklace: Dana Rebecca Designs 'Sylvie Rose' (it is so delicate you cannot see it. Boo)

Beanie: H&M

Glasses: Oliver Peoples