Bright Stripes

I've been noticing a micro trend when it comes to handbags: bright colorful stripes. It's no secret that I'm a sucker for anything striped, and bold stripes are just the perfect accessory for summer.


1. Theresa Tote | 2. Cobbie Hill Stripe Ellen | 3. Striped Flap Handbag | 4. Colorblock Jetsetter | 5. Printed Canvas Tote
Which is your favorite? >

Love or Hate? Crop tops

Crop tops: you either love them or hate them. The verdict is still out on whether I like or dislike this trend, but I do know that I much rather prefer the look of a more structured, dressed up crop top rather than a casual one.


top row: peach lace | retro print | lace
bottom row: watercolor | grizzly bear | denim

What's your take on crop tops?

Outfit Inspiration: Stripes

As we all know, two BIG trends this Spring are stripes and black and white, so why not mix the two together? I came across this striped suit on Pinterest and I absolutely fell in love with it. I love how tailored and crisp this look is, while still being youthful and appropriate for Spring. Not knowing where the look was from, I recreated it myself but I have to say nothing beats the original especially that skirt.


1. Blazer: ASOS, 2. Blouse: H&M, 3. Skirt: Forever 21
Are you a fan of these trends?

Gift Guide: For the Girl Who Loves Polka Dots

If you haven't guessed, I'm obsessed with polka dots at the moment and stores everywhere carry polka dot merchandise, so I figured a polka dot gift guide would be perfect for all you dot enthusiasts out there. Hope you like my picks! And for more polka dot finds, I recommend you check out Forever 21. They have a ton of cute polka dot items.

Forever 21 knit top / Target Wrap top / Forever 21 ankle pants / J.Crew polka dot socks / GAP lace up oxford / Target Gold bangle / Madewell phone case / Gap Belt / FOREVER 21 Polka Dot Ballet Flats

Gift Guide: For the Girl Who Loves Stripes

I love stripes so I figured there would be more than a good handful of girls out there who love stripes as well. The great thing about this gift guide? Everything is under $40 (except for that beige & navy striped top) AND the tops from J. Crew and the striped phone case from Madewell are on SALE!

J.Crew cotton t shirt / J.Crew boat neck tee / J.Crew scoop neck shirt / Forever 21 oversized handbag / Old Navy striped scarve /Phone case Madewell /Gap Ribbed beanie

Are you or someone you know a stripe fanatic?

Little Black Ankle Boot

I've been searching high and low for a pair of black ankle boots and I've fially found not only one perfect pair but three! Now, this proves to be somewhat of a (great) dilemma because I don't know which boot is the perfect one, so I thought I'd have you weigh in. And also, I thought it'd be nice to share my finds just incase you're also on the hunt for an ankle boot.

Forever 21 Back Zip Bootie


ShoeMint Holly


Forever 21 Zippered Cowboy Booties


And here are two other options. I'm not looking into buying these but I thought I'd mention them anyway: Forever 21 Round Toe Booties and Cowboy Booties.
Which is your favorite?

Trend I'm Loving: Animal Graphic Sweaters

I don't know what it is about an animal's face on a sweater but I'm loving it. I'm a huge animal lover but never once in my life did I ever want a sweater with an animal on it. I just think they're so cute and add a little extra something to a sweater. No matter what the animal-- cat, dog, bird, fox-- I like them all. Below are some of my picks. The fox and bulldog sweater are my absolute favorite.

Old Navy (sweater is out of stock online)

J. Crew

H&M

Forever 21

Are you fan of this trend? Share with me your animal graphic sweater finds!

What I Want Now: Anorak/Parka

I've been eyeing this Anorak from Old Navy for a few weeks now, and I'm 99.9% sure I'm going to make it mine. I think Anoraks or Parkas are a staple outerwear item for your closet. Although it may not be the most attractive piece of outwear (I genuinely do like it), it's a classic look and it does the job of keeping you warm on those chilly fall/winter days and nights. And on the plus side, they go great with EVERYTHING (skirts, dresses, pants, etc).

Old Navy Hooded Anorak


GAP Twill Parka


Forever 21 Jacket with faux fur collar


Forever 21 Faux Fur Jacket

Another honorable mention and my favorite parka among these two is one by Tommy Hilfiger but I couldn't find it online. Here's a similar one although the one I liked is 10x better and in green.

What do you think? Are you a fan of the anorak/parka?

Polka Dots + Knit

It's finally beginning to feel like Fall in Southern California which means it's time to dig out our cardigans, knits and coats. I bought this thick knit cardigan at Forever 21 about two years ago and never really wore it, but I've been putting it to good use lately with this recent temperature drop. I paired it with my favorite polka dot top (I'm super into polka dots lately) and liked the way it turned out in contrast with the texture and colors of the cardigan.




top: Old Navy, cardigan: Forever 21, pants: H&M, shoes: Banana Republic, silver flower bracelet: Old Navy, red, white & blue bracelet: Starbucks (got it free for voting :))

Pastel Blue + Ankle Boots

If you read my blog, you'll know that I have a thing for colored denim. I just think they add a little extra something to an outfit. But what I love more than colored denim is ankle boots, particularly suede nude ankle boots. Why do I love them so much? Because you can wear them no matter the season (spring, summer, fall, winter) AND they go with EVERYTHING (pants, shorts, skirts, dresses)!

I've gone through pairs of these because once I purchase them I tend to wear them every single day until the heel wears down. I found this pair at Target and they were everything I wanted in an ankle boot, but didn't purchase them right away. So a few months later, I go back to find that my beloved booties are on CLEARANCE and, of course, I made my move and brought them home. And the rest is history.




top: Old Navy, pants: Forever 21, ankle boots: Target Are you a fan of the ankle boot?

Look for Less: J. Crew peacoat

I first came across this coat from J. Crew while on Tumblr and fell in love with the black contrast trim. I'm not usually a fan of white outerwear but with the classic look and trim of this coat, I figured it would make for a perfect fall/winter 'statement' coat.

While browsing through Forever 21's site, I came across an almost exact replica of the J. Crew coat except this one has pockets (and is way more inexpensive).

J. Crew peacoat ($298.00)



Forever 21 Contrast Trim Coat ($39.80)


What are some inexpensive replicas you have found lately?

Floral Shorts + Red Heart

Even though it's technically fall/autumn, it sometimes feels more like a hot summer day in Southern California with temperatures being in the high 90's. The only good thing about this is that I get to wear my favorite floral shorts. I bought these at Forever 21 two years ago and I still love them; one reason is because they are incredibly comfortable. I like to pair them with a simple top to make the shorts the focal point of the outfit. And to top it off, I wore my heart necklace that I purchased from the 'happiest place on earth', Disneyland!





top: H&M, shorts: Forever 21, necklace: Disneyland, shoes: Old Navy

Pardon My French

These are the items I'm currently wishing for. Everyone needs a perfect boot for fall/winter and my style is a good riding boot. I love this one from DSW because it's sleek and the perfect brown color and I love the buckle details. The polka dot pants are just a perfect way to add a little 'fun' to an outfit and I thought they would go perfectly with the playfulness of the 'Pardon my French' sweater.

To add a little warmth, I choose a plaid jacket. Even though there's already a polka dot print, adding another print like plaid doesn't clash because it's subtle and dark. I prefer this blazer from Target (rather than the UO one). I'm in love with the sleek blag bag from ShoeDazzle. I just think it's thee perfect black bag for everyday, and I added a touch of color to the entire outfit by adding a pink stoned statement necklace from BaubleBar.

Forever 21 long sweater / Studded jacket / GAP printed pants / Shoes / Pink Polka Strand

What are some items on your wish list for Fall?