Summer Trends I Can't Let Go

Trend 2- Crop Tops

This new take on the original t-shirt went global this summer. The crop top is so casual, yet it has a stylish spin over the plain Tee. These have fun sayings, sparkles and sequins, stripes, lace and come in every color! They're perfect for a date, a day on the beach or even going out at night. I found myself obsessing over them picking up a new one every time I went shopping. I didn't own a single one this spring, yet by the end of the summer I had collected 6! I wear these constantly, even just to sleep in or to throw over my bikini when going down to the pool.

What a nice way to show off your tan, flat stomach!?

A crop top is the definition of effortless style. You can look cute doing anything now. They're so easy, just wear a colorful sports bra underneath for ultimate comfort and it helps keep ya cool. When I have a day where I know I'll be doing multiple kinds of things without having time to change, I'll automatically pick one of my crops to wear. They're perfect for any occasion and with all the different style's you can't go wrong.

There are multiple sleeve lengths, patterns, saying, and colors you can find one that fits into your life. I personally wear them with a pair of short-shorts or jeans, a sports bra, and sandals. But for those of you whose weather is changing, add a pair of boots, a tank top or a thick scarf with one. The options are endless and I will constantly be wearing my crops throughout the whole year.

Here I'm wearing an American Eagle crop top at my best friends summer party! 

Summer Trends I Can't Let Go

Summer has always been my favorite season. I'm a July baby, from Texas so that might have something to do with it! When choosing a college I knew it had to have a warm climate, so I chose to move to St. George, Utah. The average temperature is around ninety degrees and it's almost October. It is fabulous and means I get to keep wearing my favorite summer looks for months longer!

Trend 1- The Summer Scarf

I adore scarves and the fact that they can add to any outfit. Do you need a pop of color? Can't find the right necklace? Or just want to add a little fun to an outfit? A scarf is the perfect thing and they come in so many different prints and colors, while you can wear them so many different ways! My personal favorite is the very layered look, wrapped several times around the neck like Jessica Alba here.

This always looks so effortlessly stylish. It's adds instant flare, and a definition of style to the outfit. This is a great casual, yet chic way to wear a scarf. I loved how fabulous this look was on Kimberly Goldson on this Season of Project Runway, episode 4. She was in the workroom with just her blue blouse, but when she walked into the consultation with Nina Garcia she had thrown on this scarf, and amped up the look!

I also like to just throw one over my shirt, or sometimes tie it once in the front, giving it a tie-like feeling. This works best with a neutral colored outfit, and printed scarf. Let the scarf be the fun part and you'll get a lot of attention the brighter and more unique the pattern is.

Paris is a great example of the look, with this simple outfit and bright scarf! 

These are perfect for warm, cold and even in-between weather. I own a lot of scarves and constantly find myself wanting more as they go on sale. They are my go to item to add a little style to a casual outfit and they just make me feel cute! I'll end this trend with an outfit of my own, but there will be more of my favorite summer trends to come! 

(I apologize for the cell phone quality, my camera decided to not charge anymore)

Here I'm wearing a white pair of LA Idol shorts, a sequined old navy top and my scarf is from Khols. With the warm weather and a day full of classes I just threw my hair up and put on a simple pair of shorts and a tank. By adding the scarf I completed the outfit with a little bit of flare and it took no effort or time. I'm in class on time, looking fabulous! 

The Beginnings of the Fashionista

            I've loved fashion since the early days of high school. I loved the feeling of bringing home new bags with shiny items in them. I learned how to put outfits together and started to develop my own personal style. I realized how I was treated differently by the outfits chosen and the way i did my hair and makeup. When i discovered the kind of positive attention being stylish and beautiful brought me, of course I fell in love with fashion. I picked up babysitting and loved the extra cash i had to shop with. It quickly became an obsession as I begged for more closet space and couldn't find a place for all my shoes. I slowly started reading magazines religiously, ripping out my favorite looks to tape all over the walls and always looking for inspiration.
            Watching America's Next Top Model, What Not To Wear, The City and Project Runway  became one of my favorite ways to pass the time as i learned as much about fit and personal  style as I could. Tyra Banks, Stacey London, Whitney Port and Heidi Klum will always be some of my top role models since they helped develop my eye for style and love for fashion. I realized how amazing their lives are, that they get to surround themselves in the wonderful world of the fashion industry every day as their job! I know that's what i want for my future and am currently studying fashion marketing and plan to get involved in the industry as soon as the opportunity comes. Overall I'm excited to use this blog to document my shopping occurrences, daily experiences and opinions about anything and everything that has to do with fashion!