Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas ya'll! It's only the best holiday of the year. I've already finished my Christmas baking, and I can't wait to spend tomorrow cooking and watching Christmas movies. I wore this Taylor dress last year as a skirt. It's one of my favorite party dresses, and the fit and flare style is quite flattering. Check out other dresses from Taylor here. Have an amazingly festive Christmas!

A little behind the scenes outtake. My timer went off as I was tossing my camera bag aside.

Wedding Guest in Floral

Summer isn't just beach season, it's also wedding season. A time where couples proclaim their love for each other and say their I do's. Recently, I attended my friend's wedding. I'm so happy that I had the honor of celebrating Dana's big day with her and Joey. She made a beautiful bride and looked like such a princess! I kept expecting a horse drawn carriage to pop up any second like in Cinderella.

The colors for the flower arrangements were summery and tasteful. The food was really delicious, and the meals just kept on coming. It was a feast, truly an Italian style wedding in regards to cuisine.

Zara Dress (same one from Choies here)    |   Zara Heels (similar here)   |   BaubleBar earrings    |   gifted ABS Schwartz clutch

I opted to wear this bright floral dress since it was a summer wedding. Not only did the floral pattern of this Zara dress catch my eye, but I was also drawn to the extra panels of fabric of the skirt portion. The pockets are also a bonus!

Congrats Dana and Joey! May you both have a loving and happy marriage! And thanks to Aarong for the outfit photos.

Sunset Boulevard: Floral Slip Dress

The weekend often flies by so fast that I can barely recall the details unless I really think about it. My weekend consisted of lightweight, twirl worthy dresses, indulging in a really tasty brunch, sending my friend off on vacation, getting bitten by bugs while taking pictures, going for a run in an old airfield at sunset, and biking. Isn't this what summer is all about? Biking home at dusk with the wind in your hair, singing R Kelly's "I believe I can fly" as dramatically as possible.

Wearing Chloe K Dress via Marshalls (similar here, and here)     |   Sam Edelman Sandals

Photos taken by Hector. Thank you!

Charmed

This face explains how I've felt for the past two weeks. I've been busy running around  and feeling spread thin. This weekend was all about r&r; catching up on sleep, Pretty Little Liars, and The Walking Dead. And the ten degrees temperature increase this weekend was perfect for running, taking pictures without freezing and wearing cute dresses like this paisley one!

Aldo Boots (similar)      |   Joe Fresh Dress (similar)    |   J Crew Necklace (similar)

Chic in Shift: Red Lips, and Polka Dot Shifts

 Gap Dress (similar)     |   BaubleBar Necklace and Earrings    |   Ecote Boots (similar)

 Aside from fit and flare dresses, I also love shift dresses. This is probably one of my favorite outfits that I've worn recently. I wanted to brighten up this dark Gap dress with a red lip, red bag, and some gorgeous BaubleBar sparkle.

 

 How do you brighten up a dark outfit?

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!