Ladies who lunch: Paisley Tunic

There's something about this Zara dress that always makes me think of ladies who don floppy hats, and lunch on a patio overlooking a marina. This is an incredibly easy piece to transition from day to night. The silk material and paisley print already make this dress festive, so for night time I would just pile on some gold bracelets, and freshen up my lipstick.

Gritty City: Over sized Blazers, and Cap Toe Boots

MNG Blazer     |   American Eagle Pants    |   Shoemint Boots   |   Gap Tee    |   Dea Dia Necklace 
   
Aside from the houndstooth print and $30 price tag of my blazer, I love the leather lapel. The over sized fit and leather detail add a touch of edge. Since the blazer is slightly big for my petite frame, I balanced it out by wearing fitted pants, and heels. Remember, it's all about juxtaposition.



My sister saw these Shoemint boots sitting on top of my closet, and said "those are interesting..." I corrected her and said "no, they're gorgeous and they hurt my feet." Every time I look at the boots, I sigh and marvel at their beauty. They also come in black and white, but I like the tan and black best because it's closer to my skin tone, and will create a lengthening effect. I bought a size 6 because they were out of the 6.5, so they pinch my toes. Aside from squished toes, the leather will also crease from wear, so I always make sure to stuff them with tons of paper when I'm not wearing them.

Holiday Outfit Inspiration

Merry Christmas everyone! I'm so sorry for how quiet the blog has been lately, but I had to take a hiatus because I've been so busy. However, you can follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Pintereset to see what I'm up to! But I'm back and will be blogging regularly now.

Christmas may be over (which makes me sad) but I'm sure you still have holiday parties to attend and New Years is right around the corner.

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This dark green jacquard dress paired with the tortoise necklace gives off a glamorous, vintage vibe. And don't forget that burgundy and purple compliment dark green beautifully. Line your lips with Mac's Viva Glam I and you are party ready!


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A red dress and green bow bumps has festive written all over it. The great thing about this dress is that the color and print are appropriate for every season and a variety of occasions. You can wear this dress on a date, to a graduation party, a wedding or a baptism. And how fun is that beaded pearl clutch?

If you need a last a minute NYE outfit, I highly encourage you to check out Joe Fresh, Zara, H&M, Banana Republic, and Zara right now. They are all having big sales. Everything in Mango is 50% off. I don't often shop at Banana Republic, but I checked out their 40% off sale and was impressed. Their sale items were also an additional 40% off, so I scored a pair of flats that I've been lusting after for $20 when they were originally $110. Nothing makes me happier than a bargain!

 I went to a Zara store when their sale started and everything in my size was still in stock. Zara lowers the prices as their sale goes on, but waiting for something to go on further discount is a bad idea since Zara's sale items go fast. I got this dress and pair of shoes. The shoes were originally $100, and I got them for $70 which is not a significant discount, but they were the last pair left, and are much cheaper than the Schutz look a like. I'm pretty sure I gasped when I saw them and discovered they were my size. I held onto those babies for dear life. I can't wait to wear them when the weather gets warmer. Don't mind the dirty mirror in Zara below. Happy shopping folks!

Dots and Leather

I wore this outfit for a night of quiet clubbing with Jami and Hector this past Saturday. I was originally going to wear a t-shirt, jeans, and boots because I wanted to be comfortable, but I didn't want to pass up a chance to get dressed up.

For those unfamiliar with quiet clubbing, you're given a set of headphones to listen to the music. You can switch back and forth between stations to listen to different DJ's. And you can tell which DJ people are listening to by the color of the light on their headphones. It felt a little silly and odd at first because I would take off my headphones and hear everyone singing a different song. But if I didn't like one station, I could switch to another one. And since everyone was listening to music on their headphones, it wasn't so loud that I had to scream over the music to be heard. All I had to do was take off my headphones!



Alice Ritter x Gap Top   |   One Clothing Skirt via Marshalls (similar here and here)   |   Zara Heels (similar)   |   Zara Clutch   |   Sorrelli Earrings via Nordstrom Rack (similar)

The first time I saw this top on Jade from A Spoonful of Style, I searched high and low for it in Gap. I found it in an XS which is my normal size, but the last button was a bit snug, and it was shorter than I liked. But I couldn't pass it up because of the lovely high ruffled collar, the print, and color.

Leather has always been in style, but it's become increasingly trendy within the last few years.  Leather trimmed collar, sleeves, pockets, elbow patches, seams, etc. And although I do like leather, I had my doubts about purchasing a faux leather skirt. I admire them on other people, but wasn't sure if it was something I would wear repeatedly. You know my rule about not purchasing something unless I know that I can style it several ways. But this quilted faux leather skirt was a steal for $13, so I knew it was coming home with me!

That's my sister, Jami. She's kind of awesome, especially since she let me have her Ferrero Rocher chocolates when we were kids.

By the way, have you seen the Face-kini? It's the latest beach craze in China.

Utility and Stripes

This is probably one of my favorite outfits that I've worn in a while. It's a little dressed up but still casual because of the utility jacket, and the darker colors are perfect for fall.

I'm so glad I bought this jacket. It's quickly become one of my favorite pieces because of it's versatility. It can be worn with jeans a t-shirt for a casual look, or a dress and heels to take it up a notch.

Max Studio Jacket (similar)   |   French Connection Dress (like this one here, and here)   |   Zara Heels (similar)   |   Merona Purse from Target   |   Target Sunglasses



I finally finished all past episodes of The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad. Both shows had me on the edge of my seat, especially The Walking Dead. Since I don't have a cable, and the new season hasn't aired yet. I've watched every single trailer I could find for The Walking Dead Season 4. Sounds sad, I know. I can't wait till it comes out on Netflix, so I could find out what the new, big, bad threat is! Anyone else a fan of either show?

Photos by Angelito Jusay. Thanks to Frank, Aarong, and Angel!