What I Wore: Ruffled Shorts

Hey! Hi! Remember me?!?

I am averaging about one post a month, awesome! Does that still make me a blogger? I can say that life is crazy busy but that is nothing new. I will say that I wear pajamas and work out clothes waaayyyyy more often than I would like to admit. That kind of makes style blogging hard. I have also been working and planning behind the scenes on how/where I want this blog to go and what that actually looks like. So while I may not be super present here, this blog is not far from my thoughts! I think that some great things will happen here. SOON!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! I LOVE you more than words can say!

(had to throw that in)

You all {should} know that I am a not the girliest dresser ever. I tend to mix my casual and dressier pieces together, a lot. I loved pairing my neon sweatshirt with these ruffled shorts (I love these shorts but paired with the wrong top can totally look like something my 1 year old niece would wear). I added some glitz with the necklace and wore neutral wedges to make my legs look LONG! I love how this look came together. It is perfect for the California nights as Summer turns to Fall.

Ruffled Shorts

What I Wore:

Shorts: Kiki La'Rue 'Country Girl' shorts

Sweatshirt: Gap, old (similar)

Wedges: 7 for all Mankind, old (similar)

Necklace: Tasha, old (similar, fun option, great price)

Bracelets: Kendra Scott 'Lucca' bangles 

Linking up to Real Girl Glam and The Pleated Poppy

What I Wore: Snakey

Well, well, well.

 This look was quite popular with y'all on Instagram.

Which made me SO happy because I am kind of obsessed with it. It is seriously so cute but comfy. I love that!

I think that kimonos can be harder to wear. You have to be careful of the length, where it hits on your body and that it is not too oversized. I am wearing a small/medium and I have never worn that size. I am a HUGE lover of animal print, especially in neutral colors. This piece was a no brainer. I think I have at least 6 pairs of cut offs at this point. I wear them almost daily. I wore  flip flops with the look to run errands and threw on the wedges for dinner. Super versatile!

Snakey

 

 

What I Wore:

Kimono: Kirious from BP at Nordy's (not online yet but here is a great selection)

Tank: BP cami

Shorts: Old Navy, Old (similar)

Wedges: Shoemint 'Nicole' (this Steve Madden pair is almost identical)

Necklace: Stella and Dot

Earrings: Kendra Scott 'Karina'  

Sunnies: Kiki La'Rue 'Becka's Shades'

What I Wore: Lovely Lavender

If there is one thing I have learned about Style Blogging, it is how to make the basics work for you. Obviously they are called basics for a reason BUT I always try to find something a little different to make the look a little more "me".  Right now I am loving distressed/destroyed/shredded cut offs. I think they funk up the outfit. I like wearing a more girly top in a pretty color or fun fabrication to offset the grungier look of the shorts. This lavender blouse is a perfect example of that. Since both pieces were pretty simple I thought that the leopard sandals were the perfect complement to the outfit. They stand out with out being over the top. 

I also want to point out that having an 'Apple Shape' is hard to dress sometimes. In blousier pieces I tend to look heavier. You can see a huge difference when I put my hands on my hips, defining my waist. Since I have a larger bust and broad ribcage I have to buy tops in a larger size creating excess in the body of the garment. SO annoying. I need to find an amazing tailor! The power of alterations is HUGE!

 Looking somewhat lean...

 Definitely look heavier in my mid section...

 

 Oh HEY... I have a waist! And it looks kind of small.

 Waist? What Waist?

 What I Wore:

Blouse: Frenchi from Nordy's, ON SALE now!

Shorts: Forever 21 (similar)

Sandals: Sam Edelman 'Gigi' (my most favorite sandal and print ever)

Sunnies: Kiki La'Rue "Becka's Shades"

Belt: BP, super old

Earrings: Kendra Scott 'Wren', old (very similar)

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy

Random IG Outfit Post Pics

I have totally been slacking on taking outfit pics.

 SO I thought I would share a few looks that I have put on Instagram. I apologize if this is repetitive for some of you!

 I wore this to dinner a couple of weeks ago

Chambray top: Old Navy

Mint Denim Skinnies: Mossimo

Nude Leather Flip Flops: Gap (similar)

 DRessed down for work

Chambray: Trouve, old (similar, similar)

Camo Tee: Mossimo, from men's dept. (similar)

Denim: Old Navy 'Rockstar'

Shoes: Toms

Bags: Stella and Dot 'I Don't know how she does it' // Chanel

Sunnies: Michael Kors 'Marissa' (SUPER similar 'Jemma')

 My outfit for the Fourth of July

Hoodie: Old Navy 'Dip Dye'

Shorts: Mossimo 'Americana'

 Worn with a white tank

Drapy, burn out tank: Rubbish from Nordy's

Bathing Suit: Victoria's Secret

Sunnies: Dita

A couple more work outfits. I am lucky I can wear jeans!

Left Outfit:

Wildfox Baggy Beach Jumper (London Skyline)

Denim: Gap Distressed BF

Sandals: Sam Edelman 'Gigi'

Right Outfit:

Blouse: Lush, old (Similar)

Denim: Gap Destroyed skinnies

Sandals: Valentino 'Rockstud' (same style, diff color)

Necklace: Kendra Scott 'Rayne'

What I Wore and a WINNER!!!

Hey friends!

I hate coming here and apologizing for being MIA and telling you how busy I am but that is all I have to say! I am trying to balance my work load, fitness and personal life and it is H-A-R-D. I promise I will make more of an effort to post more consistently! 

I also picked a winner for the Kiki La'Rue Giveaway.

Drum roll.....dun, dun, dun, dun

a HUGE Congrats to:

AMY BEACH

I will be emailing you over the weekend!

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This outfit was inspired by a picture of Sophia Bush that I pinned on Pinterest. I LOVE these Gap pants but have felt limited in what I could wear them with due to the blue of the pants, they are so dark and don't look like denim. I am weird about pairing colors with certain blues. After seeing Sophia pair her polka dot pants with a gray sweatshirt and heels I knew I could pull off that look. Since it is warm I found a lightweight sweatshirt with short sleeves and had my outfit. I paired it with my Zara heels and complementary jewelry pieces. Love how it came together. Don't mind my cray cray hair... this is how it ends up every day now that I am working in the store. Lol. I am taking messy bun to a new level ;)

Spots

What I Wore:

Top: Gap 'Pique Roll Sleeve' Sweatshirt

Pants: Gap, older (similar, love this splatter pair)

Heels: Zara, no longer available (similar)

Necklace: Kendra Scott, old (similar)

Bracelets: Alexis Bittar, Glitter and Gloss 'The Lindsay', Argento Vivo

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy 

What I Wore: Blue Chevron

Happy Tuesday!

I am headed up to visit my family and host a Stella and Dot show for my mom and sister's friends! I am so excited to show off the amazing jewelry! Plus I get to spend time with the cutest bebe's in the world! It is a total win win for me! I have so many exciting things going on in my life and I will be sharing them with you as they happen! So stay tuned!

I am in my Summer Uniform, shocking, I know! I was a little scared to wear this dress because of the overall large print BUT I ended up LOVING it. I think that this dress is really flattering and it is soft and kind of silky. Clearly I am obsessed with all my Kiki La'Rue purchases lately! And I am totally NOT biased at all. For reals! Just straight up LOVE! I paired it with matchy matchy jewelry. The earrings were the exact blue of the dress and the chevron necklace matched the print. Haha. Dirty hair = Pony tail. Plus over-sized glasses always make a look seem more glamorous. LOVED this outfit.

Blue Chevron

What I Wore:

Maxi Dress: Kiki La'Rue 'Unity'

Sandals: Steve Madden 'Gillie', old (get the look, similar, I just want these)

Necklace: Lisa Leonard 'Chevron'

Earrings: Kendra Scott 'Danielle' in Cobalt

Watch: Michael Kors 'Large Runway'

Sunnies: $12 bucks from BP at Nordy's (Very similar in Black)

Linking up with Real Girl Glam and The Pleated Poppy

What I Wore: Sunday Best

I am constantly growing and changing.

I LOVE to learn. I am forever going to be working on myself in an effort to always be the best version of me. I am also extremely critical of myself, I can be very mean to myself and could always use a boost of self esteem. I have made some incredible decisions in my life (leaving my career, losing weight) and made some extremely BAD decisions (mostly when it comes to men). I have a hard time forgiving myself and I realized that it is affecting my growth in relationships. I had a conversation last week that really left me convicted (and I don't feel like that often) and got me thinking. I need to make some changes in my life, again, and finally forgive. Forgiveness is powerful, it has to do more with yourself than the other person(s). I am on my way to being able to open up again. It is freeing.

 Since I had all of these thoughts going on in my head I decided it was time to head back to church. I haven't been a regular church goer in years. I am apprehensive but know it is what I need. I went by myself. I do most things by myself so this isn't unusual or a major feat for me! I error-ed on being a little dressier for church. Black blouse, black dressier shorts and a jacket. I was over dressed (this isn't unusual for me wither. Haha). But I looked cute and felt good about myself so that's all that matters! And I will dress more casual next week! ;)

Sunday Best

What I Wore:

Blouse: Lush, no longer available (similar)

Shorts: Xhilaration

Jacket: Halogen, no longer available (similar in shape but darker, similar coloring, cute option)

Shoes: Steve Madden 'Roseland'

Necklace: Kendra Scott 'Rayne'

Bracelets: Kendra Scott 'Lucca'

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy

What I Wore: Feminine Details

I love my BF jeans. I do. I may not love them as much as my skinnies but I do love the comfy-ness and ease when wearing them. I do have a harder time wearing more masculine pieces at times. So I ALWAYS wear heels or wedges when I wear them. Haha.

I think that this outfit is the perfect example of how you can take basic, kind of sloppy pieces and make them look somewhat chic. I am pretty obsessed with this watercolor, floral scarf by FRAAS! I tied the ends together to create a drapey look. I wanted the scarf to be the focal point and to be the piece to dress up the jeans. I went with a neutral pair of shoes with a chunky heel to keep the look somewhat funky. I wore my favorite earrings in turquoise to match the scarf. SInce my hair was up they totally make a statement. The filagree bracelets are flirt and girly to tie the whole look together. I really love this look. A lot.

Feminine Details

You can find FRAAS scarves at specialty stores across the country or you can order this style by calling 212-575-0191. Their scarves are incredible, feel amazing on and always hit the latest trend.

What I Wore:

Sweatshirt: Xhiliration, old (Get the look, Similar)

Jeans: Old Navy, old (Similar) 

Scarf: c/o FRAAS via Lipton Publicity

Shoes: Shoemint 'Chloe', old

Sunnies: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Earrings: Kendra Scott 'Danielle' in Turquoise

Bracelets: Kendra Scott 'Lucca'

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy  

What I Wore: Wicked!

So I had a pretty epic weekend. 

And I needed it. My brain was mush by the time Friday rolled around. I was in need of girlfriend/sister/family time and I got more of that than I could have asked for. I spent time with one of my favorites, Miss Baby Boy Bakery herself, on Friday. We are just crazy together and we seriously never stop laughing. Like ever. I also spent some time with my Gram, who has Alzheimer's, that day. That was tough but seeing Jacqui made it so much easier. My baby sister came in from AZ and we spent Saturday day at Disneyland. Spending time with her is so refreshing. She knows me, gets me and LOVES me in spite of it all. THEN on Saturday night I FINALLY saw Wicked. My friend invited me to go with her and I felt so blessed. On Sunday I drove up to the Central Coast to spend time with my other sister, the babies and my parents. It was long over due. I packed up to spend the first half of the week up here. Definitely a perk of working from home, I can work anywhere there is an Internet connection. Honestly, driving up the coast and blasting my music really helps soothe my soul. Something about the beach I tell you! 

This is the outfit that I wore to see Wicked. I wanted to be a little dressier because I believe in getting dressed up to go to the Theater. BUT since I would be sitting for hours I wanted to still be comfortable. I opted for a jersey pencil skirt, basic tee and leather jacket. Dressy with an edge. I was SO THANKFUL that I have "The Classics" in my closet. When you pair staples together you will always have a look that is in style. Every woman should have these three items in their closet at all times.

Wicked!

What I Wore:

Top: Mossimo V Neck (MY FAVORITE EVER)

Jacket: Old (Similar)

Skirt: Old Navy Jersey Pencil Skirt

Heels: Theyskens' Theory, old (pretty similar for a great price)

Earrings: Stella and Dot 'Petra Fringe'

Bracelet: Tasha, old (fun similar look)

Ring: Kendra Scott 'Rana' in Black Onyx, old (same style in blue, own this style)

What I Wore: Dots on Dots

Three days in a row of outfit posts! Yes! I am on a roll!

This outfit was ended up being more fun than I expected. I LOVED pairing the polka dots together. I feel like the scarf totally complimented the sweater since it was opposite in coloring and the dots even had shades of camel in them. I am usually drawn towards darker jeans (more slimming in my opinion) but I thought that a lighter pair made the look a little more Springy. Since everything else was so neutral I liked having a slight pop of color from the burgundy heels. I kept the jewelry simple. My hair was dirty so the bun was my only option. I HAD to wear the sunnies because I wasn't wearing make up. Haha. And I chose to put on some burgundy lipstick to tie in the shoes and "look" like I was more pulled together than I was. ;)

Dots on Dots

Get the Look:

Sweater: Old Navy, Old (Similar on sale, Similar, Cute Option )

Jeans: Madewell 'Skinny Skinny' in Stockyard Wash

Heels: Shoemint 'Gelareh'

Scarf: Tasha, no longer available (Get the look with this one, Bargain Option)

Earrings: Kendra Scott 'Joyce'

Bracelets: Kate Spade, Stella and Dot, Glitter and Gloss

Sunnies: Dita 'Marseilles' (Similar Style from the Brand) 

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy

What I Wore: Hippy Cowgirl

I have very few reasons to actually get dressed up these days. Working from home and working out daily means that I am in my work out apparel most of the day. When I do get dressed for errands I am still reaching for my go to's... A plaid top, skinnies and booties. Super easy and always looks good, in my opinion. 

I love that this wrap plaid top is a little different from my traditional button ups. I bought it for a Country Concert last Summer. It is on the shorter side so I have to be very aware of my midriff showing while wearing it. Haha. That is a no no in my book. I love the way that my cognac fringe booties look with the tonal blue ensemble. Dirty hair means that I had to rock the side braid. Which helped show off my earrings that go with everything (I own them in 7 colors. Easy Breezy piece).

Hippy Cowgirl

What I Wore:

Top: Lamb and Flag, old (this top is EXTREMELY similar)

Jeans: Old Navy 'Rockstar' in dark wash

Booties: Mossimo 'Kinley'

Sunnies: Dita, older (Similar style from the brand)

Earrings: Kendra Scott 'Danielle'

What I Wore: Borrowing from the Men

This week has flown by!

I have a lot going on and keeping my mind busy. That is nothing new.

I am not super chatty today, so onto the outfit.

Well friends, I couldn't let the week go by without posting an outfit with some Camo in it. Haha. The easiest way to dress up a basic tee from the Men's Department is with a Grandpa cardi (also from the Men's department) and boots. This is such an easy outfit yet I felt trendy and put together. My only real tip for you is that I HATE wearing most blues with denim. I especially hate Navy and dark denim, so I made sure to wear a medium blue jean for contrast. 

Borrowing from the Men

What I Wore:

Top: Mossimo, men's department with the basic tees (Here is the boys version)

Sweater: Merona Shawl Collar

Jeans: Old Navy 'Rockstar' in Authentic

Boots: Old Navy (Check out these, this pair is similar at a GREAT price)

Sunnies: Michael Kors

Necklace: Kendra Scott 'Rayne'