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

Polka-Dotted-Denim

Happy November Lovelies!!! Oh my gosh, I can’t believe that we are experiencing the last two months of the year! The older I become, the faster time flies. This month is one of my favorite because not only is it my birthday month but around this time, you really begin to experience fall to the fullest. Chilly weather, crunchy leaves, some rain, breezy winds, Thanksgiving (one of my favorite holidays), coffee nights and last but not least, I finally get to wear warmer outfits. I’M EXCITED! For today’s post, I bring you another style that never fails when you need a quick outfit to throw on. I present, my own personal version of denim-on-denim.

           Bubbles Boutique Denim “Chambray” Top. Similar HERE
           H&M Polka-Dot Girlfriend Jeans found HERE
           Calvin Klein’s Ashley Leather Pump found HERE

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Now, before I begin this post, I know a lot of you girls have seen countless of denim-on-denim looks. You’re probably thinking “How original!” Right? Well, this is my first time giving this look a try and I did so even more because I felt that these polka jeans were a great subtle statement. I felt like they added a little fun to the typical denim-on-denim look. Maybe someone has done it already but I personally haven’t come across it, so I feel like a style genius haha just kidding!

For today’s look, I woke up extremely late. I had about 30mins to get ready and head out for mass with my little sister. Thank goodness for night baths because that only meant having to worry about my outfit. I’m not sure if I’ve featured this top before other than on my waist, but it’s an everyday favorite. I’ve worn and re-worn this thousands of times. Especially, when I’m in a rush. Trust me ladies, you need to own a denim/chambray top. It’s essential and a great staple in your wardrobe. 

Today’s weather was pretty chilly and breezy, therefore I wanted to wear pants. I opted for these polka-dot jeans. I bought them about a month ago at H&M and absolutely adore them. I’ve always liked polka-dots but I personally avoid them because they make me look like a little girl. Even more so when the polka-dots have color. However, when I saw it on denim, it was a whole different story. They have a classic feminine and fun look to them. Which is perfect because I can rock the dots without making me feel like I’m 7-years-old. Another reason why these jeans had me sold was because the fit was femininely baggy. In other words, baggy-fitted and a little higher on the waist. These have slowly become the new Boyfriend jeans and they are called “The Girlfriend Jeans”. Clever? haha

And just like that, we welcome a new month, a new season, a new style for fall that is rapidly growing as I type and a new outfit post by yours truly. I hope you liked this short but sweet outfit adventure with one of my favorite style staples, denim. May you all have a beautiful rest of your Sunday night. I’m about to start working on a homework assignment and gather some thoughts for my last midterm tomorrow. Wish me luck! Xx-M 

                       

Photo Credit: Nancy Arellano