Blush Baby

HAPPY NEW YEAR DOLLS!!! 2015 is in full effect. Right now, I couldn’t feel more alive and motivated to truly indulge in this years blissful adventures and why not, even overcome the trials and tribulations that are bound to come, inevitably. Cheers to truly making this year count. Not just for oneself but for all those who don’t have a voice, who need help and ultimately leave a positive mark in the hearts of many, or even just one being. MAKE IT COUNT!

       -Baby doll Knit top, similar HERE & HERE 
       -Grey Moto Biker Jeans, similar HERE, HERE & HERE

Here’s an outfit I wore to mass this Sunday morning. This look was laid-back but still did the job to showcase femininity. Let’s start with the top. The blush tones, the layered chiffon underneath the knit and the back bow details is such a sweet touch. It’s such a darling top.  

To keep the look from being too feminine, I added one of my favorite pair of skinnies. These soft grey moto biker jeans are such an edgy piece to balance the look and keep it from being too girly. For accessories, the faux leather purse and booties which continue to be the perfect addition to all my outfits.  

There you have today’s feminine cool post. Hope you found a little inspiration. Remember: This year, embrace your taste. Embrace your style. I’m only here to inspire you, NOT to tell you this is the “proper” way to wear certain pieces. Who knows, you could even work it better than I can just by switching the shoes or opting for a different pair of bottoms. Whatever it is, always dress according to what makes YOU confident, what works for your body type and what makes YOU comfortable. Until our next adventure..!

              

Fringe in the City

MERRY CHRISTMAS MY LOVES!!!! May this day be cherished in your hearts and may God above fill your lives with abundant love, happiness, wisdom, grace and good health for the New Year to come. For me, the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus Christ birth and I couldn’t be happier to know that He is forever in my life! Once again, He never fails to remind me (us) that He is the way, the truth and the life! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY JESUS!!! 

               -Forever 21 Fringe Vest found HERE
               -Black Open Back dress similar HERE, HERE & HERE
               -Target cowboy boots found HERE
               -Forever 21 Envelope Clutch found HERE

Today’s post is actually what I wore yesterday, Christmas Eve! Since I always spend Christmas with my family and end my night at midnight mass, I wanted to keep it casual chic. Ah! I’m starting to annoy myself with the word “chic”…But anyway, for lack of a better word, we will stick to that. When I think of “chic” I usually think of faux fur coats & vest. However, because I’ve had a tad obsession with the western look lately, I decided to show you how I style my layered fringe vest that I bought a few months ago.

This Christmas Eve, I seriously wanted to avoid heels. I’ve been so physically exhausted from work these past couple of days that my poor feet needed a major vacation. Which worked out perfectly because like I mentioned above, my obsession with the “western” look continues and I really wanted to wear my cowboys boots. To keep the look subtle underneath the fringe, I decided to go with this boho black dress. I can’t wait to capture the sexy side of this dress in a future post to show off why I fell in love with it.

Hope you enjoyed today’s post! It’s been one of my favorites thus far! Again, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! I’ll be at work today but I still wish you all a very beautiful day with your loved ones! Can’t wait to come home tonight to eat leftover tamales, have a cup of hot ponche and end my night with a movie with my family. Until our next outfit adventure dolls…!

                     

Laid-back Gingham

Heyy ya’ll! Welcome back to my blog…it’s been a tad bit too long but now that I’m out of school, holiday shopping is over & done with, I can finally take a break to sit down and do what I love most, blog about my personal style! For today’s post, I have a very laid-back outfit that I put together to attend Sunday mass with my family. It reminds me of a modern-western look for those of us that live in the city.

               -Ralph Lauren Gingham Button Up similar HERE
               -Lucky Brand Wide Leg Jeans
               -H&M Handbag  (Thanks Ali)
               -Madera Fashion Coat (Over 10 years old)

Every time I go shopping, I have a habit of always looking at the baby/kids sections for clothes. I could be at any store and most likely you will find me in the baby/kids section browsing. I seriously can’t wait to be a mom one day…but anyway, thats besides the point. A few months ago, as I was browsing the boys section, I came across this gingham Ralph Lauren button up and I couldn’t resist. I had to try it on. I love the mildly oversized fit, so that was an instant purchase.

When putting this outfit together, I knew I was going for a more modernized western “chic” look without forgetting to keep it casual. The wide leg jeans were a must and thank goodness, I had the perfect pair in my closet. Denim is always a good choice for a relaxed look. The purse was the perfect accessory to add “chic-ness”. I’m obsessed with it. I give my Secret Santa Ali all the credit for this purse. She picked this beauty out for me. I ADORE IT! I must say, it was perfect timing for this shoot :) Thanks again Ali!!! xx

To finish off the look, what is a western inspired look without boots, right? Evidently, I substituted the cowboy boots with booties for that chic comfort. Since it was a bit chilly, I threw over my favorite girly girl coat that I’ve had since I was in high school. I bought it at a boutique in the Santee Alley when I was a sophomore and I’m so happy with how well I’ve kept it. It never fails to polish up my outfits. So there you have it ladies, my very first post for December. Hopefully I can squeeze in a few more before the year ends to make up for all the lost time. Until next time dolls…and again, THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY! It means the WORLD!

                                    

 

Très Gris

For today’s post, I wanted to share with you an outfit idea of how I normally dress for school. Personally, I think that just because you are in school, it doesn’t mean that you have to give up style. If you prefer to dress down with leggings, comfy shoes and big oversize tops/sweaters topped with a bun, that’s perfectly okay. Whatever YOU feel confident in, is what matters. Ultimately, you should always dress accordingly to whatever works for you and your comfort. However, if you’re like me, sometimes when it comes to school, I need that extra push to feel alive…playing dress up and mascara do just the trick for me! 

                    Forever 21 Dolman Turtleneck Tunic found HERE
                    Forever 21 Quilted Faux Leather skirt. Similar HERE
                    H&M faux snake sneakers (old)

You know how I’m obsessed with every single item I buy? Well, I was ecstatically obsessed with this turtleneck sweater…! So much I bought them in BOTH colors available online, black & grey. Lately, my style has changed drastically and with the start of the cooler seasons, I was in major need to buy loose-fit turtlenecks. It’s been a little hard to find flowy-loose tops but luckily I found these. I love how it gives that conservative-modern vibe.

To compliment the grey loose-fit and keeping in mind I was going to school, I wanted to give my look that cool-chic touch. Instantly I thought leather! It was the perfect compliment. To add texture, I chose to re-wear my quilted leather skirt. I’m so happy how much I wear this skirt. It’s a must in my fall wardrobe.  

To complete the look, I decided to feature these snakeskin print sneakers that I bought at H&M about 2 years ago. I found these babies on sale for just $7 while I was in line for my checkout. Meant to be? I think so because it was a MAJOR STEAL! Just add an insole for EXTRA cushion & comfort. These sneakers definitely give this look that sporty-chic vibe, perfect for school.

There you have my school outfit adventure of last week. Can’t wait to show you how I style my second dolman turtleneck top in black that I wore this past sunday. Stay tune and see you on our next adventure :) Ta ta ladies!

                                  

Photo Credit: Nancy Arellano

The Prints

Hi my lovely ladies! I’m finally back with my latest outfit adventure! Today’s post is a late one because I actually wore this outfit for this past weekend getaway. I was spending my long weekend in Palm Springs to celebrate one of my best friends birthdays. Apparently, November babies are quite popular because I’ve seen celebrations on Instagram galore haha So Happy belated & early Birthday to all you November babies! Here’s to wishing you many blessings, love and success in all your endeavors! Anyway, hope you enjoy this casual post that I put together to travel to the 2nd land of the Palms, the first being L.A. (to me anyway)! 

                  Striped dress from SheInside found HERE
                  Gingham flannel from Bubbles Boutique. Similar HERE
                  Jordan 11 “Bred” from Finishline but found HERE

I don’t get out often when it comes to traveling to new cities. I’ve actually never left the state of California except other than the time when I was 7 years-old and my parents took my siblings & I on a road trip to Las Vegas. I know! I know! I’m missing out but believe me, there’s good reasoning and I can’t wait to one day start my traveling diary to places I never even imagine. Only life will tell, for now, Palm Springs was ideal and this outfit choice could not have been more appropriate. Comfy and casual without jeopardizing my style. Can I also mention that it was super effortless! 

By the time we would arrive to Palm Springs, we were looking at a forecast of mid 80s and 90s. For the first day, considering that we would do some grocery shopping for the entire weekend, I knew I was going to be in major need of sneakers for the walking we would endure. Also, keeping in mind that it would be mildly warm, I knew I wanted to wear a dress. My choices pretty much just stumbled upon each other. A boxy dress was perfect for the loose comfort since I wanted to move around without feeling suffocated. And of course, l had to throw in my usual “tie-around” the waist gingham flannel for a statement. Which worked out because it compliment my breds nicely.

This is my first time mixing prints and what made it even better was the fact that I just kind of grabbed as I was getting dressed. I felt like the dress alone with sneakers was really boring and when I turned around to take a look at my closet, saw the gingham hanging and luckily, it worked. I loved the contrast of stripes and gingham together. The sneakers brought out the sporty-street vibe. What I love even more about this look is that if you’re not a sneaker kind of gal, you can totally kick them off and wear booties. It works for an everyday outfit and its the perfect touch of femininity. Like always, hope you enjoyed the read. Thank you for stopping by and wherever you may be today, may you have a very blessed day! Happy Tuesday :)  

                                   

Photo Credit: Nancy Arellano