Look at these new arrivals from Maurices! They are all so adorable, and compliment your boho outfits SO well! Click the items to shop. Use the arrows to see the whole collection. Enjoy!!
Love this ring! Shop Here
Boho Feather Earrings - Shop Here
Mint + Bronze Necklace. Shop Here
I have loved this company for a long time. I wanted to show you some cool items that are available on their site
Check out this cute, corset bra here.
Find this adorable dress here.
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Check out this beauty here.
LBD found here.
White Lace Dress, found here.
Boho Beauty, found here.
So many cute clothes to share with you! Here are a few of my favorites, lately! Click to shop any of these items.
Recently, I was contracted by Ulta Beauty to share some of the ways I would style their nail polish. This dark denim color was really nice. I usually wear lighter colors, but I just loved how the dark indigo color complimented most of my clothing. It looked great with different shades of brown, especially leather. I was also offered a complimentary hair appointment to test out one of their new hair color services for Fall. The hair trend is bronde, and I like it a lot! It is a nice mix of brown and blonde, and my stylist made it look so natural! I am very happy with the results.
I hadn't colored my hair in about ten years, and I knew they were trustworthy enough to make my hair look natural, but elevated.
I have been so inspired by these easy-going outfits that make me think of cooler Fall temperatures. I just have a feeling that denim is still going to rule the cooler months, which I am 100% ALL FOR! I found the sources of where you can find most of the clothing in the images below. Just click to learn more. Happy Sunday!
LOVELY CLOTHING! I found some amazing items on the Free People website and wanted to share some of my summer favorites with you! What's your favorite summer essentials? Comment below, and click on the images to purchase these items. Happy Summer!!
I used to play with paper dolls as a kid, and when my dad would bring me to a bookstore, I would choose a book with paper doll cutouts instead of a traditional novel or similar that most people would buy. After I was too old for them, I went on to cutting people and outfit ideas out of magazines. It was fun, my grandma would give me her People magazines (and the tabloid ones, too!), and I would entertain myself for hours creating collages and such. So, Polyvore is basically paper dolls on Steroids, for women in the digital age! Check out my Polyvore Creations.
This comfy outfit and other essentials are great for a road trip.
This outfit merges 70s with 90s styles, and would be perfect for a concert!
And, this awesome outfit has Earthy and Bohemian elements while still looking polished.
A cute outfit for your next concert or festival!
I recently started a Tumblr site, strictly for fashion and beauty. My other Tumblr has a little bit of everything, so I wanted a more streamlined Tumblr that would be inspiration for my outfits, and hopefully yours!
Here are some of my favorite images on Tumblr right now. Enjoy!
This grey shawl is perfect for a road trip and looks nice while being super comfy! Found Here.
A striped tee always looks cute! Found Here.
Simple and Elegant Hairstyle. Found Here.
Loving this fishtail braid! Found Here.
Perfectly Distressed Denim. Found Here.
LOVE her hair!! Found Here.
Scalloped Shorts. Found Here.
Gorgeous Hair + Outfit. Found Here.
What a perfect outfit for the beach! Found Here.
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I recently tried White Cheddar Skinny Pop, and Hubert's Raspberry Lemonade and I am in love!! They're actually a good combo for summer! I would definitely take this to the park or beach for a summer picnic. The flowers are from my new, favorite place near Carbondale, Chautauqua Bend Flower Farm.
I also love this blanket by Domain, it's super soft and perfect for summer. I grabbed this bag from Sole Society a while back, and it has held up really great.
Those sandals, though! My favorite part of all of this is the Sam Edelman Studded Asbury Sandals. They're comfortable, very chic, and look amazing with everything I have paired them with so far.
This popcorn is addicting!
What are your summer picnic essentials?
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Recently I was asked by L'Oreal to help promote one of their new Infalliable makeup lines that is perfect for summer. It's definitely more challenging keeping your makeup looking fresh when it's hot outside, and this makeup really stays put. I created this Dedicated Board to show you more!
I'm not usually one to wear much makeup, especially the full-coverage kind, but wow, it makes such a difference in my appearance! It's so fun experimenting with different color combinations, and it was also fun learning some makeup application tips from Katie at Fringe The Salon, who is a local salon-owner. She does amazing work and it was a lot of fun working with her.
The tutorial (below), was created by using some of the L'Oreal Infalliable products like foundation, powder, and of course, their Lip Colors. There were so many colors to choose from, and this stuff really stays put! Below you can see some of the content we created for L'Oreal!
And below, you can check out the other photos we created for the project. This is one of my favorite projects to date! Check out my Dedicated Board Here.
When I first learned about this project, I was a bit nervous because my face would be on full display for these. I had no clue how well these photos would turn out thanks to the help from Bobby and Katie at The Fringe Salon. Throughout this project, I also learned that makeup makes such a difference in photos, and this was the perfect project to break me out of my comfort zone.
This content creation was sponsored by L'Oreal, and all opinions are 100% my own. Thanks so such a wonderful company for collaborating with me!
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Summer is in full swing and most of us could definitely use a new suit! I found an amazing brand called Blue Life Swimwear by Planet Blue, and I am in LOVE! I have rounded up some of my favorite styles of their suits, and have them all here for you! some of them are even on sale, so grab these while they're still around!!!!!
Shop These Suits (Below): Red and White (or here) - Tie Dyed - Blue with White - Styled With Hats - Dark Blue Tie Dye (or here) - Black With White - Black Tie Dye Bikini (or here)
I am in need of some new jeans! I know it's still pretty warm here, but sooner or later, it's going to cool off in the evenings, and I want some comfy jeans just for that weather. These jeans are all SO adorable and I can't wait to replicate some of the outfits I found for you in this post.
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Mirror Selfie , With A Sweater + Black Purse + Birks, With Strappy Heels, With D'Orsay Heels, With Red Heels, With A White Button-Down, White Skinnies, Black Skinnies + A White Button Down,
Looking For More Inspiration? Check Me Out!
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July 4th is a pretty fun excuse to party, let's admit it! With warmer weather, there can definitely be challenges in finding ways to look cute while enduring that hot weather. Make sure to hydrate yourself between red, white, and blue cocktails, too!
Check out some of my absolute favorite ideas of what to wear for the holiday weekend, or really any time it's nice and warm outside.
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SPORT SOME STRIPES - Short Sleeve Tee, With A Hat, Dress, Sweatshirt, Flatlay
WHITE DRESS + JEAN JACKET - With A Hat, With A Brown Purse, With A Belt
WEAR SOMETHING RED - Street Style, Heels, Dress
STARS + STRIPES - With Boots, Tank Top, Romper, Bikini
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I love the fact that graphic tees are so popular. They're so instagram-worthy and one day while looking at Jawbreaker's Tumblr site, I got super inspired to make some of my own. Not for myself, though, for kids and babies!!! So excited to introduce my newest creations. If you are in need of one of these tees or onesies, for now, please comment below. I will make it so you can purchase them soon! (Please leave your email below so I can get back to you), just let me know what size. The prices are marked below the images. Thanks!!!
To explain my process, I actually iron on each and every letter individually! The letters are old school flocked letters. If you need a different quote, I may be able to accommodate.
I Woke Up Like This Baby Tee Or Onesie $25.00
Happy Camper Onesie $18.00
Mornings Are For Cuddles Tee or Onesie $25.00
But First, Milk Onesie or Tshirt $25.00
If you are interested in a cute Quote Onesie, just leave a comment with your email below. Thanks!!!
I love how classic a striped shirt looks, and I have wanted to try out some stripes for the longest time. I received this adorable shirt from Bikini Luxe, and it's super comfortable! I decided to pair it with my new jeans I got at the Free People store in Water Tower place in Chicago a few weeks ago. I have also been using my Sole Society purse quite a bit lately and thought it really fit the classic look I was going for. I also threw on my Lucky Brand Flats in a lighter brown color.
The shirt is super comfy, and while it's long sleeve, I liked the look of it pulled up to a 3/4 sleeve. It's very loose and forgiving. The jeans are great! I got a lighter pair in Aspen Free People about 2 years ago. They are my absolute faves! They have held up really well and no other jeans fit like these do. I have shorter legs, so the cropped length is also perfect! When I came across a darker pair in Chicago, I bought two pairs, in two different sizes, and am so happy I now have three pairs.
This purse is from Sole Society, but is no longer on the site! Shoot, sorry about that but you can find similar purses on their site here - http://www.solesociety.com/bags.html - I have had several purses from them, and they hold up super well! The Flats are from Lucky Brand, but they were on a super sale at Dillard's, and unfortunately cannot find them online either :( Check out these other options from Lucky's Website. They're more comfortable than the Born flats I got at the same time, actually!
The black bracelet is actually from JCPenney, and the rings are all thrifted and vintage!
Summer festival season is upon us and I have a cute DIY tutorial for you to try. I made these for about $14, and all I had to buy was the boots and the fringe trim. If you already have boots, a glue gun, and ribbons and trims, these could be practically FREE to make! These are such a cute addition to your summer festival wardrobe and outfits. If you make some, please comment below with a link to your photo!
1 Pair of Boots - Glue Gun & Glue Sticks - Scissors - Boho Ribbons and Trims (about 3/4 -1 Yard each) - 1 Yard of Fringe (Not Pictured) - 1-2 Skinny Belts That Can Be Cut In Half
Next, lay your ribbons and trim over the boots to see where you want them. I glued my ribbon on much lower than this photo shows, this way I could add fringe to the top.
Below, you will see the interior side of the boots. Cut the trims so they line up half way around the back. These raw edges will be covered by a final layer of ribbon for a finishing touch.
Below, you will see the ribbons/trims after I hot-glued them all on. The raw edges will soon be covered with ribbon. I used a cheap, low-heat hot glue gun, and it worked super well on these materials! My boots were made of an ultra-suede like material. If you are using leather boots, you may need to use a fabric-ready, 2 part Epoxy, or E-6000.
Next, cut your belt in half, and decide where you want to position the buckle. The outer side of the boots will look best, as you will see in my first photo.
Do a test placement of the belt, and then mark where the new buckle hole needs to be, so the belt fits around the boot. Cut the new hole, so that the belt fits snugly around the bottom of the boot, but not too tight. I used an awl from a multi-tool, but a sharp X-Acto Knife would also work. Be super careful not to cut yourself or the work surface. (See below)
You will see that I also added the ribbon to go up the side of the boot. Glue this in place, making sure to only glue half way up. The fringe will also go under this ribbon!
Make sure your ribbon covers any rough edges of the ribbons. (See Above)
Let's get your fringe ready! This fringe really makes the boots super cute! Cut your yard of fringe in half, and position it around the top of the boot. Cut the fringe to fit all the way around each boot. Hot glue ribbon to the top of the fringe, for a cute boho look.
Glue the fringe around the top of the boots. Then, hot glue the ribbon over your fringe, and fold into the inside of the boot, for a finished look. I cut a few of the fringe pieces off, that would be under the ribbon, but that's optional.
And you're done! You are ready to and the night away at your next festival!
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I recently created some hairstyles inspired by the line of hair products by L'Oreal Advanced Hairstyle (read about that here). They liked my images so much, they even asked me for more! You can imagine how excited I was, and wanted to show you some of my most recent hairstyles below. L'Oreal provides a wide array of products for pretty much any hair type. Their website, hairstyle.com, also has tons of tutorials that make things pretty easy for some every day styles, as well as some more dressy hairstyles. If you like my style, check me out on Pinterest.
If you like these photos, please comment below to share your thoughts. I had a lot of fun with this project! A special thanks to L'Oreal for collaborating with me to present these!
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I have been working on a really cool project lately! I was asked by Sony Pictures to create and style some photos inspired by their new movie, Aloha! They also consulted with me to create a Dedicated Board on Pinterest, and I absolutely love how it's turning out. We have been to Hawaii three times, so I have a lot of knowledge of what the island and its cultures appreciate. I also had a lot of time to take in the sights and sounds of the cities and oceans in lots of places among the 5 islands. All of Kauai was definitely my favorite, and Honolulu is my second favorite. Aloha is based on Oahu. Check out the trailer for the movie here. Photos by myself and Bobby Samat Photography.
A special thank you to Sony Pictures for sponsoring this project! Check out Aloha, in theaters May 29.
One of our new favorite places is Arizona. We love the southwest, and my Dad and Step Mom live there, so we have such a fun reason to visit! We stayed almost a week in Cave Creek, AZ, which is about 30+ minutes outside of Phoenix and also near Scottsdale and Carefree. I can't wait to go back next year!
These gorgeous pam trees line my parents' back yard. Makes it feel kind of tropical.
Our girl, Lily had so much fun swimming! She LOVES sun bathing near the pool after a dip!
And, our Chocolate Lab wouldn't stay out of the pool :) She swam for so many hours!
The lemon tree's fruits were definitely plentiful this Spring!
OK, so Bobby took this one, but I had to share it with these other photos :)
AZ Sunshine Lemonade! SO yummy!
Their front yard has all these awesome desert plants, and they're all SHARP!
A little while back, I was hired by L'Oreal to create photographs and hair tutorials, showing Pinterest users how I would style my hair using their new line of hair products, Advanced Hairstyles. I scoured their website, hairstyle.com, for videos and step by step tutorials to see what I could create.
I was also asked to put together a dedicated board (see below), that helped convey the feminine, and beautiful hairstyles that were inspired by their products and tutorial website. Bobby and I took some gorgeous photos for this project, and I think we really captured the essence of these hairstyles and products. I want to give a special thanks to the team at L'Oreal and HelloSociety, both of which made this dreamy project a reality!
This project came at a perfect time, because we were in Cave Creek, Arizona, before it got too hot to be in the southwest. The bright sunshine made for some beautiful photos, and my wonderful step-mom called around to about 5 salons in the Cave Creek and Carefree, AZ area to find me a stylist at short notice. I knew that hiring a professional would be the absolute best way to showcase a professional look for company like L'Oreal, and we wound up at a gorgeous salon, called Studio C in Carefree, AZ - an adorable and upscale town in the desert! A wonderful stylist named Monica worked on my hair, and I couldn't be happier! I brought her ideas, but she already had so many ideas, it was a match made in Heaven.
Below, you will see one of my favorite hairstyles, and a couple of my tutorials I created for L'Oreal.
In partnership with L'Oreal to create styles that inspire you to take your look to the next level. I am beyond excited to team up with L'Oreal to show you how to use their new line of haircare products (available at most drugstores for a very reasonable price). I had an amazing time creating some of these unique hairstyles utilizing their products in so many ways. Photos by Bobby Samat Photography.
