Wednesday 29 May 2013

I am In The Pink

Happy Friday my loves! It has actively been a animated anniversary but absolutely a advantageous one. I just couldn't get to aggregate that I capital to column which included a Memorial Day weekend look. I am acquisitive to get that up for Memorial Day at least. But I am wrapping up this anniversary with a fun and chichi little amount that's absolute for traveling out on a Friday night :)



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Dress (shop similar) Belt, Shoes (shop similar): Forever21/ Bag: C/O F&W Style 

Black will consistently be a go to blush for me, but it's fun to bandy in a little pop of blush abnormally during the bounce and summer months. It's a abundant way to brighten up your attending a little bit and accomplish it added fun and interesting. This time I absitively to go with this admirable hot blush accept bag from F&W Style's Bounce Collection. It's crafted with affluent covering and Aso Oke bolt (hand loomed bolt alloyed in Africa.) I abnormally adulation the gold accouterments because it makes the bag angle out even more. It's aswell the absolute admeasurement bag for traveling out. It's such a abundant blush and account piece. 

Accomplish abiding to analysis out the blow of their collection! 

I added my affection belt to accompany the dress calm a little more. I haven't beat it in awhile so I ample that this would be a acceptable time to accompany it aback out. I wore this dress already afore endure year but with a red lip and red heels so this is addition archetype of how to appearance it up! I never acclimated to abrasion the aforementioned dress twice, but I've abstruse that there's absolutely means to accomplish it attending different. 

On addition note:
Memorial Day weekend has been asperous for me the accomplished 3 years. It's if my ancestor was diagnosed with cancer. And even admitting a lot of time has anesthetized by it still feels like it was yesterday. It's harder to agitate off and it's harder to ignore. But it's consistently a abundant admonition to me of what and who are important in my life. I'm a able being and admitting my struggles, I am accomplishing well. 

I still don't apperceive yet what I will be accomplishing this weekend, but as I mentioned in the alpha of this column I will still try to do a Memorial Day look. Whatever your affairs are I achievement that you all adore the weekend!

Wednesday 22 May 2013

Old Navy Fall Collection Preview

I know summer is right around the corner but the fashion industry is always a season ahead.  Last night I had the pleasure of attending Old Navy's Fall Collection Preview at the Gap showroom in NYC with fellow blogger Erika from Lola Blue. The amazing thing was that everything in the showroom was under $55 except for one coat!  It was great to get a first look at the collection before it hits stores and online and now I get to share it with all of you!  I've shopped at Old Navy for years so this was such a great experience for me.  I definitely loved all of the set ups.  The best thing about Old Navy is that there's something for everyone: women, men, children and even maternity.
This will be a long post with photos, so enjoy! :) 







With the lovely Erika.  Love that we both wore nude ankle strap sandals!


Such cute flats.


Prints and coated jeans are big for the Fall.


One of the best accessories for the Fall season.


I love that they're putting embellishments on simple staple pieces like this sweatshirt to add some extra flare.



Such a fab Americana collection!  Denim craze <3






You know I love mustaches! 




One of my favorite coats from the collection.  Loved the faux fur trim.


START LIVING YOUR DREAMS! 



Old Navy gave us some great beach swagg!  We got to choose our own colors & prints too.  Our gift bags included a swim cover up dress, beach bag, sandals, and a beach towel.  Can't wait to use them this summer! 


And now for the outfit details






Top: TJ Maxx/ Skirt: C/O Furor Moda/ Shoes: Love Culture/ Bag: C/O olivia + joy
Necklace: C/O Happy Wrist

I wanted to wear something cute and chic.  I'm loving the pink and yellow combo so this is what I came up with!


Thank you Old Navy!
<3

*everything in this post is my honest opinion.

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Tuesday 21 May 2013

Dwell In Possibility



Photo Cred: Grant Legan

Here's a little inspo for today:

When you believe in yourself, anything is possible.  It sounds so cliche but it's the truth.  I think that sometimes we can be our own worst enemies.  We get inside our heads and tend to fill them up with insecurities and doubts.  We doubt our dreams and capabilities. It happens to us all at some point or another, typically when we are struggling with something or feeling discouraged.  But the most important thing to remember is that a positive mind is extremely powerful and if we can turn those doubts and fears into faith then really, anything is possible.  The world is filled with endless opportunities.  Sometimes things fall apart so that better things can come together.  So if something doesn't work out the way you hoped it would don't get discouraged and don't let that be a reason why you stop following your dreams.  Your time will come.  Just be patient and know that everything happens in it's own time.

 If you want something, go out and get it.  Make it happen.  
Dwell in possibility

XO






Monday 20 May 2013

Candy Colors

Happy colorful Monday!  I hope that you all had a great weekend.  I am so excited I got a new lens! My mom is still trying to figure out how to use it though so hopefully she did a good job with these pics! lol











Blazer: C/O MollyLA/ Shirt: H&M/ Skirt: C/O OASAP/ Shoes: C/O Bakers 



There's something great about wearing bright colors on a warm spring/summer day.  It instantly lifts my spirits.  I feel like a big swirly lollipop!  As soon as this beautiful printed blazer came in from MollyLA, I knew exactly how I wanted to style it.  I was waiting patiently for this OASAP skirt to come in so that I could pair these two pieces together.  I've really been trying to switch things up and experiment a little more with colors and prints. I think it's so necessary to do that from time to time so that your style can continue to evolve.  Since there's already so much going on color wise with the mint skirt and blazer, I typically would have worn a white top, but to spice things up a bit I went with this neon one.  The blazer really helps tie the whole look together but the color block outfit would still look fab without it.  I feel super springy!

I have a really busy week ahead filled with a couple of meetings and an event and I have so much that I want to post.  Hopefully I can get it all in this week! Have a lovely day beauties.


<3

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Friday 17 May 2013

EvolveMINT

Happy Friday!  Here's another outfit that I shot in Chicago with Grant Legan! We took so many in this look so it was really hard for me to narrow it down.  But since it's not every day that I get to shoot with him I figured a ton of photos wouldn't hurt :)













Photography: Grant Legan

Cardigan:  Forever21(shop similar)/ Shirt & Jeans: H&M/ Shoes: Love Culture/ Bag: C/O Charlotte Russe
Sunnies: H&M/ Jersey Necklace: C/O MoonAndLola 


Mint is one of my favorite colors so I fell in love with this aztec print poncho/cardi.  It also came in hot pink and I almost got that one too.  I love the way Grant captured it blowing in the wind in some of the shots.  It's such a great cover up for those breezy spring days.  I wanted it to really pop so I decided to do white on white with the rest of my look.  I got these jeans right before I left also.  It's always difficult finding the right pair.  After trying on a bunch these were the best ones I found.  I'm wearing my favorite lucite heels again and I'm obsessed with this mint messenger bag.  The extra added touch was my Jersey state necklace and mirrored aviators.  I can't say enough how much I love the style of these photos.  It's so refreshing to switch it up from time to time and get a little more creative. 

When thinking of names for this post I really wanted to play on the word mint.  I literally went over a bunch of words and suddenly the word evolvement popped in my head and it instantly clicked.  I am always talking about evolving and personal growth.  I truly believe that I have evolved so much with my blog.  Looking at these photos and then looking back to when I first started it is just so crazy how much has changed in a years time.  I am so thankful!  It's all about forward movement.  Keep building!

Have a lovely weekend and most importantly, 
HAVE FUN!


 xo