Breaking into Spring

Today is the first day of spring and March & April are full of spring breaks! It's finally time to break out the sundresses, sandals, and bikini's! Packing for spring break vacation put a huge smile on my face as i found my favorite flip flops and dug out my stash of swimwear. If your lucky enough to be going somewhere warm for your spring break I'm gonna go over the must haves for your suitcase.

Simwear

This is the first excuse of the year you have to break out your bikini's again! You want to pack your brightest, funnest, most original swim pieces to stand out from the crowds at the beaches. I highly recommend neon, it plays up your tan and grabs everyones attention. Sequins, florals and crazy patterns are great too! Save the plain colored for home and find a really bright or patterned suit.

My spring break was last week and I took a sun filled vacation. Heres is me and my girls at Lake Havasu rockin neon, polka dots, mismatched stripes and leopard print!

                                                    Shorts

Make sure you pack your shortest pair of shorts to work on that tan. These come in many colors and make it easy for fun creative looks! Throw a pair on over your swimsuit for some extra coverage or slip on a flowy tank with a fun pattern and your favorite pair of wedges. Shorts show off your legs so use them to your advantage to get the attention of that spring break hook up! 

                                            Party Outfits

You'll be spending most of the day on the beach but once you get back to the hotel and get showered to go out, you'll want a fresh cool look that'll impress. Don't be afraid to actually dress up and get some well deserved attention. It's spring break and you can't leave without one good hook up story! A mini skirt, sequined top and fun heels is a go to outfit. But if your wanting a more playful springtime look, a floral dress is perfect! So don't forget the strapless bra and gladiator sandals. This would be better for beach parties or if you know you'll be needing to walk to and from [;

With these basics you should be in for a fashion filled spring break! Remember florals are your friend, bright colors are a must and show some skin. This is your vacation and you deserve to break some necks. So happy packing and everybody be safe out there!

Walk it Out

"Two things you can never have too many of, good 
friends and good shoes!" 

Shoes are my favorite part about fashion. Even when I was an awkward pre-teen I still loved new shoes, and the feeling you get when you walk through a door with a killer pair on and every eye turns to you. A pair of shoes can make or break an outfit. It can change the complete vibe, style and intent of your ensemble. I personally own roughly 60 pairs of shoes and my collection keeps growing. Maybe one day I'll have a post solely about my personal collection but today I'm just going to share a few of my favorite styles, shapes, colors and combinations. 

First off is the simple and gorgeous ballet flat! I personally don't wear flats very often but they are the epitome of comfy and chic. They are perfect for work, school or when you know your going to be moving or walking a lot. These are for those who don't have to believe beauty is pain!

I absolutely love heeled boots! They lift the butt, make your calfs look amazing yet are so comfortable! I can walk all the way through campus wearing these boots and the heels give me that extra boost of "look at me" attitude. With these boots I like the rocker girl look with lots of details, embellishments and patterns. I love paring them with skinnys and tight black and gray tops so the shoe is the main attraction. 

I have a passion for stilettos. The taller the better! The way they make you feel when you slide them on is like an instant boost of power. I love outrageous heels in crazy colors, with jewels, hardware, studs, glitter, suede, color blocked, strappy, platforms, striped! You name it, I've got it. Heels look good with practically everything. you can love boot cut, flared or skinny jeans and still rock a heel. Shorts, skirts, leggings, dresses all work too! The heel is a major statement in the world of fashion and you better make sure you learn to walk in them.

Lastly you can't live without sandals! I get to wear mine longer living in a warm climate, and I enjoy every minute of it. They have so many different styles, you can find the perfect pair for the day and it's outfits. They're easy & comfortable yet incredibly gorgeous with all the detailing you can find on a pair.

For christmas I got 8 pairs of shoes! My family knows I'm a shoe girl, and that's really all I could ever want. Heres a pic of my favorite pair from the holiday my older brother actually got me. Indigo sparkled stilettos, Yess pleasee!

The Little Things

With finals week here I've been pretty busy! Thought I'd just pop in with a few of my favorite things. I love random trends and I'm not going to lie, I keep wearing them for as long as I can. I'm going to be flaunting these few for as long as I can without feeling too out of date [; 

First off is sequins!! How can a girl not love glittery, sparkly sequins? If you need a stand out piece sequins are the answer. They are fabulous on shirts, skirts, shoes and all accessories! I personally love my oversized sequin tanktop. 

It's perfect thrown over leggings with a black cardigan and black suede boots. So easy and comfortable, but the sequins  make an unforgettable statement.

Next is feathers! I love them in hair, as earrings even photo printed on shirts. I absolutely love this picture as well, the wind and feather earrings are captured at the most absolutely perfect moment. I personally own several pairs of feather earrings and my favorite is a headband with feathers attached to the bottom that blend in with your hair. I also own a head band with a bejeweled feather on top, it's adds a little bling to anything!

Lastly is mixing soft and edgy. I love the look of lace and leather, spikes and polka dots or soft curls with a studded headband. There's something so eye catching and trendy about mixing textures and playing with opposing styles. It's kind of a surprise and makes you think a little more about the outfit. It's very trendy and a perfect look for a city girl. 

Victoria Secret's PINK

Last week one of my favorite nights of the year came, and that was of course the night of the Victoria Secret's 2011-2012 Fashion Show. The models are all so amazingly beautiful and always looking like they're having the time of their lives. The gowns are so extravagant and the accessories they pair with their lingerie seem to come straight from a fairytale. The imagination and creativity that goes into these shows is incredible. My favorite by far though was the Pink Club. Im younger and practically live in pink. The only underwear i have is by Pink and with finals week coming up, good luck getting me out of my sweatpants!

Such a cute combo with the rainbow lettering! If you don't look like this during finals week then your priorities aren't quite straight [; 

During the show the girls came out in every shade of neon, sparkles, and outfits that lit up. Some girls had wings, and flashing bras. The underwear was one of my favorites, with quirky sayings and fun colors and patterns. Every girl was dancing, making cute faces at the camera and just reminded me that fashion is about fun and loving what your wearing. It's funny how just wearing my hot pink panties that say "Above Average" on them gives me an extra confidence boost. And the fact that they're coming from a brand that is all about being young and beautiful, can really impact my purchase. Why wouldn't I want a pair of VS underwear over any other kind when they make me feel so confident and all the girls wearing it, are stunning and happy?

I would have to say my favorite thing about PINK is how affordable it is. I always get about 6 pairs of underwear for about $25.00!! Their sweat pants are made so well, and will last you years at only $40.00 a pair. For some of us college students it can seem a little steep, but they have great sales all through december and if you sign up to get E-mails, they have so many promotions. I can never pass up free shipping, or 50% off clearance! 

Just a shoutout of love to Pink for making my finals weeks, comfortable yet fashionable <3

Fiercely Real

So lately I've been hitting the gym a lot harder, watching what I eat and just trying to live a healthy lifestyle. I have lost roughly six pounds and my pants are feeling a lot more comfortable then usual. My belt can be pulled through one more hole and I'm loving the feeling of being healthy, but I know that i will personally never look like these models I surround myself with. I am so tuned into the world of fashion all I see are these tall, skinny beautiful girls. That can play a harsh role on my self-esteem, but I don't let it. I know my thighs are always gonna be thick and my stomach will never be flat while my butt will always be wide and perky, but that doesn't stop be from feeling beautiful and it doesn't stop my all time favorite and absolutely beautiful "Fiercely Real" model Whitney Thompson. 

The gorgeous Whitney is mostly known for winning Cycle 10 of America's Next Top Model. I was still a "skinny girl" back then and never really thought much about her, but as I matured and started to realize I was a curvy girl too, I really respected what she did. She was the first plus size model to win ANTM and started revolutionizing the way we saw the modeling world. She was even chosen as the 2010 ambassador for the National Eating Disorder Association. Whitney is one of the most well known curvy models and has a very successful career changing the minds of many people, including the teenage girls she talks to about eating disorders. It's ok to be curvy as long as your healthy and feel beautiful! There is no need to use labels such as "fat" and "ugly". Every girl is built differently but we are all beautiful, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise. 

LOVE THE SKIN YOUR IN <3

I personally have traveled the roller coaster of trying to find acceptance and making body peace. It takes time and a lot of finding yourself, but once you finally realize your true beauty, you need to own it. Yes, I walk around campus thinking I'm the hottest girl around, I wear my 4 inch heels just for the few extra looks on my way back from the library, but confidence is key. I want to tell every girl out there who has problems with her body, your not alone. I have trouble somedays knowing I cant wear that skin tight top, or that I'll never look like "that girl" but I'm ME, and that's better than anything. Be careful with the magazines and TV shows you surround yourself with, because i know from experience it can hurt more than help. I love the fashion world, and love how beautiful the models are and I respect them for everything they have and do, but I never let it affect how I feel about myself and neither should you. 

Lela Rose

I've been watching a lot of fashion shows recently. Just online, studying up on trends and current styles. I first made sure to re-watch some of my favorite designers shows, and Lela Rose has got to be one of my favorites. Her styles are so wearable, with the perfect twist of couture. Her red carpet gowns are to die for and her simple pieces would be perfect for school or work. I went back to her New York Fashion Week show for Spring 2011. Her inspiration was peru and the colors were phenomenal. Not to mention how perfect the styling was. The second I saw the first braid, I went online and looked up a tutorial for a similar braid. I love the boho feel it brought to the show!

This Cardigan is one of my favorite pieces from any Lela Rose collection. Looove <3

I would pretty much kill for that photoprint dress, and I love the geometry of the white blouse. 

I continued watching her shows till I came across the New York Fashion Week show for Fall 2011. It was filled with gorgeous dresses, from cocktail to red carpet. She used rich colors like maroon, mustard and deep navy's with great use of feathers and ombre. There was a lot of shimmer and sparkle, which may be why I am obsessed. I loved her black and white prints, since my wardrobe highly consists of shimmery grays and black. The color combinations were a bit unexpected to me, but great inspiration for me to try and be more creative with my colors. 

Any designer who can create such a masterpiece, has my heart and soul dedicated to any line they create.

Love the 60's

Recently I came across a movie in my Netflix Called "Love and Other Disasters". It looked cute and I love Brittany Murphy! As I watched, there were several scenes where she and her gay roommate watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's", and I couldn't help but love every single outfit she had on, which had a reference to the 60's movie. The whole style of the two movies really drew me into to my love for 60's glam.

The little black dresses, leopard print, snakeskin heels, sequins, pink overcoats, leggings, and button ups make for the perfect 60's inspired wardrobe. Brittany even pulled off her own version of bangs and high updos. My favorite look from both movies is how effortlessly they wear a simple button up. Both wear it  long enough to reach their mid thighs, paired with tights or leggings. It looks so comfy, and definitely a look I'll be trying out soon for class! They even repeat some scenes, and they look so much alike! 

This movie served as a great inspiration for my outfits lately as i broke out my favorite pair of vintage heels for class and church this week (shown below). I've been loving the color palette of light pink, black, lace and off white. It's starting to get cooler, so I can break out the gold studded cardigan, and patterned tights with booties. These movies just really tuned me into 60's fashion and both movies are great overall, very artistic and inspirational for any fashionista! I highly recommend watching both of them before a shopping trip. Your eyes will be opened to a beautiful side of fashion, and a new way of styling. Who knew Vintage could be so much fun?!

This little number is going to be my next 60's inspired purchase. I can't wait! <3