Denim and Sparkles

Tank Top:TJMaxx/ T-shirt,Denim shirt & Sequin skirt:Forever 21/Jacket:JCrew/Necklace&ring:Target/Shoes:BCBG

I was inspired today by an article I read last night in Lucky Magazine about casually wearing your sequin favorites not only at night or to parties but during the day as well. Not a problem here! Day or night I LOVE me some sequins!

Red Lips and Leopard Prints

Dress: Urban Outfitters/ Jacket: Roxy/ Shoes&Earrings: Target/ Red Lips: Revlon 625 Are You Red-dy

I fell in love with this dress on the sale rack($9.99) at Urban a few months ago and literally just took the tags off this morning. I have been dying to wear it but keep putting it off. Its ease and whimsy inspired me to pull out my red lipstick, cropped motorcycle jacket and a big top knot bun. A combination you can't not enjoy!

Love a long top

Top: H&M/ Blazer: Urban Outfitters/ Leggings: Old Navy/ Wedges: Target

Yes...its another top from H&M. I went for the first time ever last month in San Diego and found some awesome tops! I love a good long top like this one that you can simply throw on with a pair of leggings. There will definitely be a few more pics to come. Its a good thing we don't have an H&M down the street because I would have a hard time resisting!

Rainy Day

Blouse & Jeans: H&M/ Belt:Saks 5th Ave. Outlet store/ Wedges: Target/ Watch: Michael Kors/ Bracelet:Mom's

The rainy day forced me to bring my camera inside which made for a little challenge of where to take pictures in our house. I couldn't not take pictures of this outfit since its the first time I've worn my new top and high waisted jeans from H&M in San Diego. I LOVE wearing high waisted bottoms for a change from the regular or low rise. I was so thrilled to find a pair in H&M as well as this new blouse that only cost $12.99!

Hat Love

Hat,Jeans & Shoes: Forever 21/ Blouse: Urban Outfitters/ Vest: American Eagle/ Purse: B.Makowsky from TJMaxx/ Belt: Thrifted

This sheer blouse is one of my favorite purchases this year. I got it on the sale rack at Urban for $19! I love the sheer effect but have not been bold enough thus far to wear it solo. I like wearing a high waisted bottom with this top too since it is cropped in the front. And to top it all off I decided to show my hat some love. I have always loved hats but its usually only my baseball caps that get all the attention throughout my casual weekends outdoors!

My first T-Shirt Design

I though I'd share one of my latest creative moments. This is my hairstylist Randall. It was his birthday a few weeks ago and I wanted to add to his already stylish closet. I thought I'd find him another really cool t-shirt and then this brilliant idea popped into my head...Make him one!! SO, I thought of things he really likes...like hairspray. He's a hairspray master really :) hehe. The idea all led to this sketch, then to Zazzle where you can print on anything and vua-la! I have designed my first t-shirt! I wanted the image to be darker BUT it was a first time and he LOVED it! 

Lieutenant Ellison

Dress: Forever 21/ Jacket: Old Navy/ Shoes: Franco Sarto from Marshalls

I have had this dress hanging in my closet for too loooooong now. I've wanted to wear it but sometimes when I look at it I think "costume?" I pushed past that and decided to play on the military vibe instead. My camo surplus jacket from Old Navy was the perfect match along with a little sparkle from my sequin waist belt.

Gangsta?

Turban and bodysuit: Forever 21/ Vest: American Eagle/ Pants: Quiksilver Women/ Shoes: Vans

No! I didn't graffiti the wall behind me BUT it did just happen to feel like a great setting for my artsy vibes that were flowing all day. I just felt like pushin' the funk as I got dressed. I love my slouchy harem pants from the Quiksilver womens line and decided to get a little more crazy on them by adding the turban and my vans!

Toms Make Me Wanna Dance!

Top:H&M/ Leggings:Banana Republic/ Shoes: Toms/ Watch: Michael Kors

I know this looks a little weird BUT there is just something about wearing Toms that reminds my feet of being in ballet slippers and gets them pointing into action! The passion to dance still runs through my blood even though I'm not actively pursing it. I think this whole ensemble, though simple, made me feel like dancing and took me back to my days in ballet classes...usually clad in black footless tights, a leotard and a cozy oversized top. 

Keepin' it Classic

Shirt: Ralph Lauren/ Jeggings: Target/ Watch: Michael Kors/ Shoes: BCBG

I love a good crisp button down shirt like this one by Ralph Lauren. It makes me feel polished and a bit more mature. I prefer to wear it casually with my jeans and some cute heels. Simple, Classic,Clean :)