Tribal/Aztec Print Anyone?

Okay ladies...this week's post is going to give you some tips on how to incorporate tribal print into your spring and summer wardrobe...which is a great print for spring and summer time! With that being said...let's get into today's post!

Look 1: "Casual Kim"

Okay...so look 1 comes from Kim Kardashian. She's seen to the left giving us casual, yet stylish..in an Aztec/Tribal Print maxi dress paired with black, gladiator sandals. She didn't do many accessories seeing as though the dress is an all-over print so she kept it simple with a pair of sunglasses and black Chanel, cross-body purse.  This was perfect for what looks like a day of shopping for Kim. The dress is fashionable, yet comfortable which means it's easy to move around in ....perfect for a college student or a mom out running errands!

To replicate this look....while still making it your own.. start with this Black/White High-Low Tribal Print Dress and pair it with these  Black Sandals. SIMPLY accessorize the look with a pair of stud earrings and since this is just a plain black and white look, complete the outfit with this Neon Green Wrap Watch.





Moving on to look 2... "Mixing it Up"

Okay....if you take a look to the right, you'll see that Rihanna has mixed two different prints and it worked out just fine. She just paired her black and white tribal print crop tee with a pair of black and white, burnout striped jeans. As far as shoes and accessories go, she went with a pair of black strappy platforms, stud earrings, black necklace with chain detail, and a couple of bangles. She accessorized her outfit more than Kim did but it was still cohesive.

To get a look similar to Rihanna's...start with this Sheer Birch/Black Tribal Print Top and pair it with these Red Tie-Dye Jeans from Urban Outfitters. For shoes you can do something like this pair of Black Strappy Cut-Out Platform Pumps by Jessica Simpson and accessorize the rest of the outfit with a pair of stud earrings and this Black Leather Snap Cuff.

Now...if you wanted Tribal/Aztec print on bottom and simply more of a dressy look, start with this Cream/Black Midi-Length Southwest Print Skirt and pair it with something like this Sheer Black/Pink Polka Dot Blouse and just put on a black strapless or bandeau top underneath...for going out purposes. Do the same shoes, stud earrings, and snap cuff from the other outfit and you're all set!!

Last look.... "Young, Fresh, and Red Carpet Ready"


Our last look for the post, comes from actress "Fivel" Stewart. She is seen to the left wearing a white/black Tribal/Inca Print dress at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards. She just paired the dress with a pair of plain black pumps and black/white bracelets. She completed her look through a P.O.C (pop of color) with an orange/coral clutch.

This look is very easy to achieve....but you'll still want to make it your own...so start with this West Indies Blue ZigZag Print Dress and do a pair of orange or coral shoes like this pair of Spiced Coral Pumps by Jessica Simpson. Complete your look by doing a Gold Cuff Bracelet and stud earrings.









Well ladies...that's all we have for today's post. We wanted to keep it short and simple yet give you a few cute/fun outfit ideas! Here's a few other ways you can incorporate tribal print in your spring/summer wardrobe below:

TRIBAL PRINT SUMMER SCARF

TRIBAL PRINT BANGLE

TRIBAL PRINT NAILS!!!!

Fall Essential Series: Essential 1!

Hey Ladies!!! We told you this series was coming and well....it's here....Our Fall Essentials Series!!! By the way this series will last approximately 7 weeks and will cover all the items needed to contribute towards a fashionable fall wardrobe. So...let's get into it!!

Fall Essential 1: The Cardigan!

Now we put the cardigan as a part of our Back to School Essentials- Layers post but we didn't cover it as thoroughly as we will today.

• Cardigans are one of the most versatile items that one can own because of the effortlessness it takes for an outfit to go from casual to dressy with just a throw on of a cardigan. 
• They're a layer that can provide warmth while still providing style because we know some jackets and sweaters can be bulky and mess up an outfit. 
• It can be the very thing that will make an outfit/polish it off. 
• They come in many different styles like the boyfriend fit cardigan (reminds you of your boyfriend's cardigan and fits a little big but does still cater to a woman's body), a crop cardigan, or just a regular cardigan. 
• They also come in many different colors and prints like cheetah, tribal, and stripes.

With that being said....we'll show you some celebrities in cardigans and how to get the same look for less! 

For this post, Kim Kardashian is providing us with a casual cardigan look. 

She is seen to the left in a plain white tee with a pair of cuffed distressed jeans. For shoes she put on a pair of tan caged Louboutins and kept her accessories simple with a red and gold spiked bangle and silver watch. She polished the outfit with a pink open front, shawl- like cardigan. 

We really liked this look because the outfit was simple and cute without the cardigan but she added another element with the pink cardigan. 

To get a similar look while making it your own, add a print!

Option 1: Start with this Raw Edge V-Neck Tee in yellow and put it under this Navy/Black Leopard Burnout Open Cardigan. For bottoms and shoes you can do this pair of Cuffed Distressed Baggy Boyfriend Jeans and these Black Suedette Booties. To accessorize the outfit, you can do something like this pair of Red/Gold Heart Studs and this Gold Pyramid Spiked Bracelet. 

Option 2: Start this White/Black "Glee" Graphic Tee and put this Red Open Front Sweater Cardigan over it. For jeans do these Black Ripped Mid-Rise Skinnies and finish the outfit with this pair of Brown/Black Leopard Print Wedge Booties. To complete the look just do a pair of simple gold studs and the same Gold Pyramid Spiked Bracelet listed above. 

Moving on to another cardigan look! 

Okay for the second look, we went with this picture of Jessica Alba to the right. She has on a maroon cardigan with a black tank underneath. She paired the cardigan and tank with a pair of belted gray, trouser shorts, black knee-high socks, and a pair of fall boots. She kept her accessories simple and just did a pair of silver hoops. 

To get a similar look to Jessica's start with this pair of Brown Herringbone Pattern Shorts and put this Mustard Extended Basic Tank and Maroon Classic Solid Cardigan with it. As far as legwear put on these Navy Herringbone Knit Tanks and for shoes you can do this pair of Brown/Black Leopard Print Wedge Booties. To accessorize the outfit you can do this Antic Gold/Turquoise Italian Horn Necklace, Gold Pyramid Spiked Bracelet, and a pair of simple gold studs. 

Lastly....a Dressy-Casual Cardigan Look...

Seen to the left, Lo from Laguna Beach and The Hills has on a plain white tee, green tulip-hem skirt, and a pair of tan flip-flops. She polished/ finished the look with a navy/white striped cardigan and a tan belt to tie in the shoes. 

We like the color combination in this outfit and how the fit of the items that she has on flows well. 

To get a similar look start out with this Burgundy Bandage Mini Skirt and pair this White Knit Tank and Black/Tan/Green Striped Cardigan with it. For shoes, do this pair of Brown/Rust Contrast Leatherette Oxfords and accessorize the outfit with this Large Gold Hoops and this Antic Gold/Blue Basketweave Bracelet. 

Well ladies we hope that you got a few outfit ideas that you can really see yourself wearing and you learned the awesomeness (LOL) of The Cardigan. Feel free to leave us a few comments!!

B.T.S.E. #4 for the ladies!

Quick Recap: For the past 3 weeks we've been doing a mini-series on over Back to School Essentials which were FLATS, TEES, and JEANS. This week we're going to be talking about layers. Layers meaning things you can layer on top of shirts like cardigans, hoodies, and just regular jackets. This is definitely an essential because classrooms can get outrageously cold but you can cover up and stay warm while still looking fashionable. So let's jump into today's post!

THE CARDIGAN..

Cardigans are going to be something we cover/elaborate on in our up-coming fall series but we're going to cover basics. Cardigans are a comfortable layer that come in many styles, prints, and colors. They'll still keep you warm without being a big, bulky, unfashionable layer of clothing.


Look to the left and you'll see this Black Essential Sweater Cardigan from Forever 21 for only $13.50. Since it is black and just a plain color you can pretty much put this over anything.

For example, a casual outfit that you can throw this cardigan over you can do this Black/White Miles Davis Tank, Royal Premium Denim Colored Ankle Jeans, and these Grey Perforated Leatherette Loafers. For accessories you can do a pair of simple studs or a pair of large hoops.


LAYER #2 ...THE JACKET

Okay now layer number 2 is just a regular throw on jacket. Usually when you see someone with one on it's just because they are cold and it doesn't really go with what they have on or is overshadowing the outfit. We're not saying that you need to be matchy...but our advice is to keep the jacket in mind when you decide what you want to wear.

For example this Pink Knit Athletic Jacket shown to the right can be thrown over anything but if you chose your outfit thinking about the possibility that you might throw it over an outfit, it would look better.

Let's say you had on this pair of Grey Signature Skinny Jeans. You might to go with Neon Yellow Native Graphic Top to add some more color and print to the outfit. Then you can do this pair of Black Braided T-Strap Sandals with a pair of studs or hoops. You can even do a bangle...but make sure it's pretty casual since the outfit is so casual.


LAST LAYER....THE HOODIE!

Okay so the last layer we're going to briefly cover is a hoodie. Hoodies come in all colors, prints, and styles as well. As you can see the hoodie to the left is a crop hoodie.

This is a layer that doesn't require much clothing to be paired with it. You can wear these Denim Classic Rolled Hem Shorts, Green Colored Skinny Jeans,  or step outside the box of regular denim and do these Grey Acid Wash Skinny Jeans.  For a layer under the hoodie you can just do a plain camisole or tee. As far as shoes go, you can do both pair of shoes that were listed in the tip above and of course a pair of studs or hoops. 

Well ladies...we know the post was short and simple but we just wanted to give you a few things to think about as far as layering jackets or hoodies over your clothes while still looking presentable!

B.T.S.E. #3 for the ladies!

Hey ladies...we know you've had to wait a few days on your post but here it is! Our Back to School Essentials mini-series continues and this week we're coming with item number #3.... JEANS, JEANS, JEANS!!  Jeans is something that any student can't go with out because the comfort they give, variety they come in, and the effortlessness it takes to dress them up and down. With that being said...let's get into it!! 

Before we start...if you're wondering why Zoe Saldana's picture is so big ...it's for 3 reasons.. 1. She's BADD! 2. Her outfit is so fly effortlessly. 3. We wanted you to see what we see. Lol. (She is a fashion fave of ours!) 

Moving right along... Seen to the left, Zoe has on a green knit pocket tank tucked in a pair of mid-rise, skinny ankle jeans. For shoes she has on a pair of fly...nude studded platform sandals. For accessories she kept it simple and went with a few bracelets, sunglasses, and a tan tote bag (LOVE). Now we'll tell you how to get similar look, one for campus and one to go out somewhere in. 

For your campus outfit..start with this pair of Mid Rise Dirty Denim Skinnies. For your shirt you can do something with print like this Pink/Brick Faded Colorblock Tank that also has a pocket on it like Zoe's. For shoes you can do this pair of Taupe Braided Leatherette Sandals. If you get cold you can throw a cardigan over it! To accessorize the outfit with a bangle like this  Gold Floral Pressed Bracelet and then you can do a pair of studs or gold hoops. You can't forget the bag...like this Beige Pebbled Leatherette Tote Bag to put a few books in! 

Now as far as dressing the jeans up for an event or party you can do simple tank like this Essential Layering Tank in the green/olive color. Then you can throw this Notched Lapel Jacket in the Wine color over the cami. Then for shoes and accessories... you can do this pair of Leopard Platform Pumps from Charlotte Russe to add some print in the outfit and then you can do this Gold/Black High Shine Bangle Set, Gold Chain Tassel Necklace, and a pair of gold studs! 

Moving on to look 2...printed jeans!

In the picture to your right...Danielle Lineker is seen in a white top, leopard print jeans, and a pair of black pumps. She didn't really accessorize the outfit much but we just wanted to show you an example of someone wearing a pair of printed jeans. We'll give you some outfit suggestions to make yours way better than what is shown! 

To get a casual/on campus look start with this pair of Tripp NYC Leopard Jean from Urban Outfitters. For your top you can do this Cream/Black Muddy Waters Crop Tee. For shoes you can do something similar to this pair of Red Burnished Penny Loafers and for accessories you can do a simple black bangle and a pair of stud earrings. 

Now to dress the jeans up you can do Blue Chiffon Batwing Blouse from Forever 21 and you can layer a white cami or bandeau top underneath. As far as shoes go you can do a pair Black Platform Pumps and then to accessorize it you can do the same Gold/Black High Shine Bangle Set listed in the first tip with a pair of large gold hoops. 

Last Jeans look...colored jeans.

Okay for the last look we decided to show you Alicia Keys wearing a pair of colored jeans. Now we know a lot of you out there own a pair but we still wanted to show another option to those who don't and give a couple of outfit ideas. 

Alicia has on a pair of teal skinny jeans with a black and white graphic tee. She layered a black jacket over it and a scarf. Then for shoes she went with a pair of black studded booties. We're going to assume that it was fall time with all the layers which is a perfect thing to show at this time since it is getting a bit chilly outside. 

To get a casual campus look with colored jeans you can start with this pair of Magenta Vibrant Skinny Ankle Jeans paired with Heather Grey/Yellow Distressed Batman Tank. Then you can layer this Oatmeal/Dark Grey Leopard Spots Cardigan over it and for shoes you can do this pair of Perforated Leatherette Loafers in grey or black. To accessorize the outfit just do a pair of silver studs and a simple bangle. 

To dress a pair of colored jeans up start with this pair of Mustard Vibrant Skinny Jeans and this Cream Chiffon Blouse. Layer this Basic Knit Tank in orange underneath and then you can do this pair of Purple Platform Pumps. For accessories you can do a large pair of gold hoop earrings and this Black/Cream Geo Stretch Bracelet to add some type of texture/print to the outfit! 

Well ladies this concludes our Back to School Essentials #3 post on jeans. All the outfits we suggested can be  worn with regular skinny jeans or whatever jeans you prefer, we just wanted to show you something besides that. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns feel free to leave them and we'll be happy to answer them!

B.T.S.E. #2 for Ladies!

Well it's Tuesday again and if you visited the page last week, you would know that we started a new mini-series called "Back to School Essentials" (B.T.S.E.)! Last week we did a post over shoes, flats to be specific, that are still stylish but won't hurt your feet while you're walking across campus. This week we're going to be covering something every person should have or needs to invest in...Tee Shirts! A tee, whether it be graphic or plain can go a long way with a casual outfit and a dressy outfit and is extremely versatile! Forever21 is one of many great places to get a tees from because their prices are so low and they have a variety, which means you can get multiple items. So let's jump on into today's post!

For tee look number 1 we wanted to show you someone wearing a plain tee casually. Kim Kardashian is seen in the picture to left wearing a plain white tee, a pair of army/olive green cargo like pants, and a pair of sandals. She threw a black blazer on top and a brown scarf. This look is really easy to achieve but we know it's kind of hot so we don't suggest you just walk around with a blazer on, maybe just throw one or even a cardigan on top if you get cold in class. 

Now to get a similar look start with this Essential V-Neck Tee in the ivory color OR if you want to do some color try it in the MUSTARD color. For bottoms you can do something similar to this pair of Rustic Skinny Jeans. With the white tee you can do either color...charcoal or mustard and with the mustard tee, keep it simple and go with the charcoal color. Moving right along to shoes...! Now you don't have to necessarily go with sandals...you can go with a pair of flats similar to the ones we suggested last week. This pair of Leopard Print Flats would look great with the white tee and mustard jeans or even the Brown/Rust Contrast Leatherette Shoes. If you went with the mustard tee and charcoal jeans you could do something like this pair of Black Perforated Leatherette Loafers. BUT if you wanted to do sandals...try a brown, tan, grey,or black to go with the white tee and mustard pants and if you did a white tee and charcoal pant stick with a nude color or black. If you went the mustard tee and charcoal pants route you could do a nude or black sandal. 

As far as accessories go...since it is a casual outfit keep it simple and go with a pair of studs and a necklace or PLAIN large hoops and a casual bangle. 

Moving along to look number 2...

For look 2 we wanted to show you a way you can wear a graphic tee besides the usual jeans and sandals. If you look to the right you'll notice LaLa in a rather dressy-casual outfit with her graphic tee. The graphic tee and her grey jeans make the outfit casual but the blazer and black booties she has on makes it dressy. This look is rather easy to achieve as well.

Start with something like this Grey/Black "Bonjour Paris" Tee. Since the tee really doesn't have color in it try to add some by doing something similar to this pair of Colored Stretch Skinny Jeans in Teal or Purple, but if you wanted to just do regular jeans try this pair of Fab Skinny Black Jean. For shoes we suggest something like these cute little Burnished Penny Loafers in grey for the colored jeans and red for the dark denim jeans to walk around campus in. Then for accessories keep it simple again with a pair of studs or plain large hoop earrings. 

To transform this outfit to the dressy-casual look LaLa has on for some type of school event or a dinner/movie date you can do the same tee and whatever pair of bottoms you chose. If you did the colored jeans try something similar to this pair of  Black Faux-Suede Platform Pumps from Charlotte Russe. Now if you did the regular pair of jeans you can do the shoe we just suggested or you can choose to add some color in the outfit by doing this pair of Faux-Suede Platform Pumps in the Green, Mustard, or Purple color. Then for a blazer to put over your tee you have a few different options. Let's start with the choice of the graphic tee pair with the colored jeans...you can do this Plain Black Blazer. Now if you did the plain dark denim jeans with the graphic tee...depending what color shoe you did you can do this Royal Notched Lapel Blazer for the mustard color as well as the green pumps and  this Notched Lapel Blazer in WINE for the purple. If you did the black pumps you can throw on either blazer suggested! As far as accessories...you can do the same accessory choices and add a bangle. 

Lastly...Tee look 3!

Okay so lastly tried to find someone dressing their plain tee up all the way. We found this picture of Christina Milian to the left. She chose to do a plain white tee with a coral skirt, and strappy heels. She did a teal beaded necklace to add some color to the outfit. She went with this outfit for some type of red carpet event so obviously this would be a somewhat of a dressy outfit with a plain tee. This look is EXTREMELY easy to achieve and we'll even tell you some ways to do it different/add something to it to make it even better.

Start with this Essential Modal Blend V-Neck Tee in the mustard color or even this Teal/Brown Graphic Southwest Front Tee. For a skirt try this Fitted Knit Skirt in Hunter Green if you did the plain mustard color  tee and if you do the graphic tee you can do this the same fitted knit skirt in the Magenta color. For shoes to go with the mustard tee and hunter green skirt you can do this pair of Purple Platform Pumps, accessorize it with a pair of pearl studs and a bangle, and you can add something to the outfit by doing this Rust...almost brownish Blazer. If you went with the Graphic Tee and the Magenta colored skirt you can do something similar to this pair of Platform Pumps in Nude. Then accessorize this outfit with a pair of pearl studs and a bangle. Either of these outfits can be worn with a pair of flats that we suggested in last week's post also.


Well ladies...we hope that we gave you some helpful insight and cute outfit ideas for you to wear. Feel free to leave any questions or comments you may have on this post! 

Back to School Essentials!

Hello ladies...this week we're jumping into another series before we start getting you prepared for Fall. This series will be approximately 4 weeks...right in time for our Fall Essentials series. This week will be starting Back to School Essentials starting with flats!! The type of flats we mean are oxfords, loafers, etc. We know you've seen these before ladies...cute little flats that are stylish, that can be dressed up and down. Perfect for those long and even short campus walks if you want to be stylish but don't want to wear heels! We'll show you 3 different pair of flats and list items to dress them up and down! 

Okay, so let's start with this pair of Brown/Rust Contrast Leatherette Shoes from Forever21. They can be dressed up and dressed down with ease. 

If you wanted to wear this pair of flats casually, start with this White Heathered V-Neck Tee and these Dark Indigo Fab Contrast Stitch Skinny Jeans. These two pieces can be worn with a number of different tops and bottoms for a number of different styles. Now we know the outfit seems kind of simple but remember... "great minds can afford simple style." it's all about confidence. But moving right along to accessories.. put on a pair of simple studs with this Gold Antique-Like "In My Heart" Necklace. Then but on a bangle that has some color it in like this "Paint the Rainbow" Bangle Set. 

Okay....to make this pair of flats work on the dressy-casual side, start with a simple tee but this time add some color. Do this Modal Blend V-Neck Tee in MUSTARD and this Navy Pintuck Panel Bodycon Skirt. This is an example of a COLOR-BLOCKING outfit. For accessories do a pair of large gold hoops and DOUBLE UP on these Red/Gold Pyramid Hinge Bracelets. 

Moving right along to another flat!

Okay now look to the right...notice the "Springtime" Floral Oxfords also from Forever21. We wanted to show you an actual oxford flat and a printed one at that. This pair of flats can be really easy to dress down and up as well. 

Starting with a casual look for these printed oxfords...start out with this NAVY Burnout Rose Crop Top and make sure to put a bandeau top..maybe in white.. under it since it is a crop top. A long camisole would  make the layers look a bit sloppy. For bottoms, you can do a pair of regular denim jeans or you can do a colored denim jeans like these Teal Skinny Jeans. To accessorize the outfit, keep it simple with a pair of studs and a long necklace. You can do silver or gold. 

To dress the shoes up...start with something similar to this Cream Wavy Ridge Dress. Throw a blazer over it like this Brown Cuffed Sleeve Blazer. Since the colors are so simple in the outfit, add some color through your accessories. You can do something similar to this Fuchsia/Blue Mixtape Memories Necklace with a pair of large silver studs. Then do a bangle with some green or yellow in it to add some more color to the outfit and you're all set. 

Lastly....flat number 3. 

As you look to the left, you'll notice the Grey Perforated Loafers. Since these are so simple, you'll need to add some color and print to make your outfit stand out. 

For a casual look with the grey loafers, start out with this Royal/Blue Animal Mix Burnout Tee and layer a white camisole under it. Add some more color to the outfit and do this pair of Coral Vibrant Skinny Ankle Jeans. To accessorize this outfit you can just do a simple pair of pearl studs and a bangle like this Yellow Rose Print Bracelet. 

For a dressy look, you can start with this Salmon/Grey Geometric Shapes Romper. You don't have to anything else with this outfit since the romper has both print and color involved. Just do simple accessories like a pair of large gold hoop earrings and a bangle like this Gold Spiked Stretchy Bracelet. 

Well ladies we hope we gave you a few outfit ideas that you can see yourself trying out that will be fashionable while comfortable for those campus walks. :-) Stay tuned for another Back to School Essentials post. 

Summer Series 2: Floral Print

Okay so last week we did a summer color post regarding color-blocking your outfits which is really big this summer. This week we are going back to a summer print...floral! This is always a popular print when it comes to Spring and Summer and quite a few celebrities wear floral print. So we're going to show you a few celebs that incorporate the print in their wardrobe and how to get similar looks. 

Okay...let's start with floral tops...

     To the left, Jayma Mays is seen with a floral print, tie-neck blouse on. She wore the top with a pair of Rebecca Minkoff trouser shorts and camel colored pumps. She didn't do much to accessorize the outfit just a few bangles and a pair of studs if any earrings were worn. Now this look would be extremely easy to achieve. 

     Start with this Cream/Coral Floral & Lace Top and pair it with these Light Olive Linen Blend Paperbag Shorts. For shoes do something similar to this pair of Cognac Mutli-Buckle Strap Heel Sandals. To accessorize this outfit just do a pair of large gold hoops and then a bangle like this Gold/Orange Cleo Bangle Set. 

     Okay so that was more of a dressy look for the top..if you wanted to wear it casually, try this pair of Purple Vibrant Skinny Ankle Jeans . The color of these pants/jeans will pop against the colors of the flowers in the top. You can wear the same accessories as you did with the dressy outfit and do a pair of sandals similar to these Tan Studded Suede Sandals. 

Moving right along to floral printed bottoms..

    

     First, we're going to look a very casual look from Vanessa Hudgens to the right. She is seen in a black tank, floral printed skirt, and black strappy sandals. For accessories she did a few bangles, a necklace, and stud earrings. This look is also super easy to achieve. 

     To get this look, try this Black/Magenta Abstract Floral Print Skirt and pair it with Knit Basic Tank in Black. For shoes just do what Vanessa did and do a pair of flat sandals like this pair of Black T-Strap Sandals. For accessories you can do a pair of silver studs and this Silver Skeleton Key Necklace. 

     

     Now if you wanted to do a dressier look with floral print bottoms, look to the left. Jamie Chung  is seen in a pair of floral printed shorts, a loose fitting tank tucked in, and a blazer thrown on top. For accessories she did a bangle and necklace and put on a pair of nude pumps. 

      

     To kind of recreate this look you can do this pair of Navy/Purple Floral Print Shorts. Then tuck in this Turquoise Soft Racerback Tank to make something about the outfit stand out since all the colors are dark and put this Grey Cuffed Blazer on top of it. As far as shoes and accessories go, you can do this pair of Taupe Matte Platform Pumps, large gold hoops, and the orange/gold bangle listed in the first tip to add another pop of color to the outfit.

     

Lastly....a floral printed dress...! ---->

     To the right, blog favorite Rihanna is seen in a fitted floral printed dress and black lace up peep-toe booties. For accessories, she did a long necklace, hoop earrings, and a bangle. Now this dress can be worn casually and dressy with ease.

     To a get a look similar to Rihanna's try this Coral/Cream Floral Pleats Dress . This dress can be worn casually and dressy as well believe it or not. To wear it casually, throw on this Acid Wash Denim Vest and leave it open. As far as shoes and accessories go, try these Black Leatherette T-Strap Sandals, silver studs, and a simple silver bangle. 

     To dress this dress up...take off the denim vest and just put on a pair of pumps similar to these Black Faux Suede Platform Pumps. Then accessorize it really simple with a pair of large silver hoops and a cute silver bangle. 

Well ladies...we hope that we gave you some helpful tips and cute outfit ideas for floral print. Don't forget to leave any questions or comments you may have and be on the look out for our video on Friday showing how we incorporate floral print in our wardrobe!

Also....next week will be the last Summer Series 2 post so we can get everyone ready for Fall Wear! :-)

Special Post Saturday: Ladies with Curves!

For today's Special Post Saturday...it was requested that we do a post regarding fashionable looks that cater to the curvy women out there who aren't a "size 2"! There are quite a few celebrities out there who have curves that are really fly like Amber Riley from Glee....Look at her Essence photoshoot to the left..JEALOUS!!

and Jill Scott...I mean look at her album cover to the right....BADD!! ---->>

So with that being said, we're going to go ahead and get started and show you some items and break down how to get the looks we've been talking about in our Summer Series 2 (Summer prints and colors). Those 4 looks will be stripes, orange, animal print, and color-blocking. Also, we did a special post on blazers last Saturday so we'll show you how to achieve a cute blazer look as well!! Let's get started!

LOOK 1....Stripes for the summer...

     Okay start with this Colorful Stripes Top from Forever21. This is a great summer top because it is light-weight so you won't burn up outside and the colors are bright which screams summertime! For bottoms...you can do this pair of Denim Black Skinny Jeans also from Forever21. For shoes you can do a pair of casual sandals like these Black Multi-Strap Sandals or dress the top up with this pair of Suede Covered Platform Pumps both from Charlotte Russe. For accessories do something like this pair of Silver Textured Hoop Earrings and a bangle like this Silver/Gold Textured Pyramid Bracelet and this Lime/Blue Peacock Bracelet and you are all set!!

Moving right along to Look 2...the color orange for the summer..

     

     The color orange is always a great summer color because it is so bright which typically summer wardrobe colors are. Let's start with this Neon Orange Bright Basic Tee. This is a really versatile meaning it can be dressed up and down with ease and we'll tell you how. 

     To dress the tee casually...keep it simple with this pair of  Indigo Denim Bermuda Shorts. For shoes, just do a pair of flat sandals like these Tan Braided T-Strap Sandals or this pair of Brown Floral Flats. Accessorize the outfit with a simple pair of gold stud earrings and something like this Gold Trumpet Charm Necklace.

     To dress the tee up...try this Charcoal/White Polka Dot Bodycon Skirt. For shoes try this pair of Purple Suede Covered Platform Pumps and accessorize the rest of the outfit with a pair of gold hoop earrings and a bangle set like these Geo Pop Bangles!

Okay LOOK 3...Animal Print for the summer!!

    Okay...before we jump into this tip...can we ALL just look to the left and say... "Allllrigghhttttt.. WORK!" Lol...No but really...when we say she is SELLING the clothes...she is SELLING them!!

     Okay so we know this is a dressy look...so let's just start with that first. This Foil Leopard Dress will look great paired with a pair of Bright Orange Platform Pumps. If you get cold then just throw on a black blazer and cuff the sleeves. As far as accessories go..just do a pair of gold studs since the dress is already an eye-catching material and do a simple bangle like this Gold/Light Brown Geo Pattern Bangle. 

     Okay for a more casual look with animal print. You can start with this pair of Camel/Brown Leopard Print Skinnies. For a top can do a plain nude tee or you can do this Scoop Neck Cami in the nude color and layer this Navy/Red Varsity Boyfriend Cardigan. For shoes and accessories just do a black sandal or flat and a pair of large gold hoops.

Lastly...Look 4...Colorblock for the summer. 

     

     Color-blocking your outfits is really in this summer and is always a cute look for the summer because the mix of bright summer colors. 

     To get a casual colorblock look, look to the right..you can do that pair of Rust Colored Cuffed Skinny Pants. For a top you can do this V-Neck Cotton Tee in the teal color color. Now for shoes and accessories..try this pair of Cream Canvas Wingtips, a pair of gold hoops, and Yellow Rose Print Bangle to pop against the teal and the rust colors. 

     To get a dressy colorblock look for the summer...start with this Red Solid Bandage Skirt and pair it with this Solid Scoop Neck Cami in the JADE color. This definitely pops against the red skirt. Now instead of throw a cardigan or blazer on top of the cami...try this Destroyed Denim Jacket in the DARK DENIM color. For shoes, try a pair of these Platform Pumps in the NUDE color. As far as accessories go.. just do a pair of large gold hoops and a plain yellow bangle to add another pop of color. 

Like we stated before...we did a special post on Blazers for the ladies last Saturday and we're going to show you a blazer below you can dress up or down and tell you how. 

     Okay so to dress this Heather Grey/Black Striped Blazer casually...you can start with this pair of Woven Skinny Pants in the Eggplant color and pair this White Patch Pocket Tank Top with them. For shoes you can do a pair of Black Perforated Leatherette Oxfords. To accessorize this outfit just do a simple pair of silver studs and maybe a necklace similar to this Silver Lighting Bolt Necklace. 

     To dress this blazer up pair this Solid Bandage Skirt in YELLOW with this Solid Scoop Neck Cami in the Magenta color. For shoes and accessories just to this pair of Suede Covered Platform Pumps and you can do the same silver studs and silver lightning bolt necklace!

Well ladies...we hope that we gave you some great outfit ideas for our Summer Series 2 looks that you can go out and buy!! Forever21 has a fashionable line that they call Faith21 that is for "plus-sized" women. That is where we got the clothing items from...Here is the link for that -----> Faith/ Forever21+

 Don't forget to leave any questions or comments you may have. 

Summer Series 2: Colorblock for the Summer

Okay ladies....since we did a summer print last week, we're going to switch again and do a summer color. For this post though....we're not doing a specific color...We're doing to do Color-block looks...which is always hot for the summer. We'll show you how to achieve a few looks without necessarily buying an item that is already color-blocked.

Look Number 1....

comes from Camilla. She is seen to the left in a color-block outfit. She paired a loose-fitting purple top with a pair of emerald green pants. Then she threw an orange blazer over it and accessorized her outfit with gold earrings, a gold belt, and green heels.

We'll use this look as an example to get a casual color-block look.

Okay...so start out with this pair of Coral Vibrant Skinny Ankle Jeans that were featured in Saturday's Blazer Post. For the top...go ahead and put on this Soft Racerback Tank in the Turquoise color. You can wear those two alone, but if you wanted to put something over it..try this Fab Basic Cardigan in the grey color for a subtle look or if you want to be bold...go ahead and do the yellow. For shoes, try to do a printed flat similar to these Floral Springtime Oxfords. Keep your accessories simple and just do a pair of pearl or silver studs. 

Moving right along to look number 2!

     Look number 2 comes from Nicole Scherzinger. She is seen to the right wearing a light pink blouse with a bright purple, fitted skirt that really pops against the light color. For shoes, she went the very subtle route and did a pair of nude booties. She accessorized it with a necklace, earrings, and bracelet. 

     This would be considered dressy-causal. So to get a dressy-casual color-block look similar to Nicole's, start out with this Royal Blue Knit Bandage Skirt. Try this Fuchsia Studded Front Knit Top and throw on a pair of Nude Platform Pumps. For accessories, do both this  Yellow/Gold Vibrant Floral Bracelet and Lime/Blue Peacock Bracelet and then a pair of studs. 

     

     For the last look....we're going to steal a dressy color block look from Leona Lewis....It seems as though color block is her thing!!

     So she is seen to the left wearing a royal blue skirt and a yellow bow top. Then she just wore some nude pumps and didn't really accessorize it, but it still looks FAB! 

    To get a similar look to Leona's....without doing the same exact pieces...start out with this Royal Blue Bodycon Cage Dress and then throw this Coral Longline Open Blazer. Then add another pop of color by doing these Lime Green Almond Toe Pumps. Accessorize the outfit with this Wild Safari Bangle and just a pair of gold studs to keep it simple. 

Well ladies....we hope we gave you some helpful insight on some different ways and ideas to color-block your outfits besides just buying an already color-blocked item. Feel free to leave some questions and comments!

     

Saturday Special Post: Blazers for the Ladies!!

Well judging from the title of today's post...it will be over blazers!! We will be showing you some you can wear in the office and then transform them. Plus, some you can wear for special events. So...sit back, get ready to take some notes, and then go out and buy, buy, buy!! 

Okay ladies...first we're going to start out with a couple of blazers you can wear in the office and then transform to wear casually or to a party!

Black Classic Career Blazer from Forever21 for $24.80

Okay....so it's 8am and you're getting dressed for the office, start with this Black Classic Career Blazer from Forever21 for $24.80. Then you can put on this Rust Flounce Front Chiffon Cami (to add some color) underneath and pair both with this pair of Grey Slacks with Black Pinstripes. For shoes, just do a pair of black pumps that are appropriate for the office! 

     5pm and you're finally off...you know you have plans with the girls but you don't know what to wear. Simple, keep the same blazer on, cuff the sleeves, and switch a few pieces! For instance you can simply put on a Basic Knit Cami in the orchid color and tuck it in this Black/Cream Abstract Animal Print Skirt. For shoes...do another pop of color and try these Green Faux-Suede Platform Pumps! As far as accessories go, try this pair of Gold/Cream Bohemian Drop Earrings and this Gold/Clear Shine and Glamour Bracelet and you're set! As far as wearing the blazer casually, you can keep the same orchid colored camisole and green pumps on, but put on these Fab Skinny Black Jeans. Lose the dressy accessories and just put a pair of large gold hoop earrings!

Cream Classic Career Blazer from Forever 21 for $24.80

   

     If you wanted to do another color besides the typical black blazer, try the same blazer in Cream. For another office look, put a brown camisole underneath and tuck it into this Charcoal Grey Textured Pencil Skirt. For shoes just do something simple like a pair of nude/cream office-appropriate pumps. 

     To transform this blazer into a night look, cuff the sleeves and throw on a Basic Knit Camisole in the mustard-orange color and tuck it into this Cheetah Mini Skirt. For shoes and accessories you can do something similar to this pair of Brown Ruffle Peep Toe Booties, a pair of large gold hoops, and this Brown/Gold Tribal Bangle Set. 

     As far as wearing this blazer casually, keep the sleeves rolled and do a charcoal grey camisole instead of the mustard one. Then throw on a pair of jeans like these Coral Vibrant Skinny Ankle Jeans and do a pair of Black Perforated Leatherette Oxfords. For accessories, keep it simple and do something similar to these Black/Silver Basic Metal Hoops.

Moving along to blazers you can wear to an event...

Coral Longline Blazer from Forever21 for $28.90

     Seen to the left is a Coral Longline Open Blazer from Forever21 for $28.90. If you wanted to casually wear this blazer to an event like Show-N-Tell (Boomer Sooner), try this pair of Denim Washed Ripped Straight Leg Jeans or do another pop of bright color and do these Purple Vibrant Skinny Ankle Jeans. Whichever pants you choose they both can be paired with a White Basic Tank and this pair of Brown/Black Herringbone & Leatherette Oxfords (LOVE THESE SHOES). For accessories, just do a simple pair of hoops like these Gold Large Hoop Earrings. 

     Now..if you had a party to go to...let's say...PHresh Start 3.0 (Shoutout to OU AlphaZZ) ...keep on the same blazer and put on this Black Fitted Matelasse Dress or if you wanted to do a skirt look try something similar to this Royal Puckered Stripes Skirt with a black camisole. For shoes...you can do this pair of Faux-Suede Leopard Print Platform Pumps (keeping the animal print theme in mind). Accessories wise, do the same of large gold hoops and a bangle like this Black/Gold Basketweave Bracelet. 

Navy Linen-Blend Blazer from Forever21 for $27.80

     Okay...to wear this Navy Linen-Blend Blazer casually cuff the sleeves even though they are scrunched and do a pair of these Fab Grey Signature Skinnies. For a top to layer underneath the blazer, try a screen tee/tank like this Red/White Graphic Tank. Then for shoes you can wear a pair of flats like these Suedette Leopard Print Flats or a pair of sandals like these Tan Leatherette Cut-Out Sandals. Accessorize the outfit with a pair of large silver hoops and a ring like this Silver Curved Rhinestone Knuckle Ring. 

     To dress this blazer up...try something like this Cocoa Fitted Matelasse Dress underneath. Then for shoes you can do that pair of Leopard Print Platform Pumps that were listed above. To accessorize the outfit do something like a pair of large silver hoops and this Silver/Gold Textured Pyramid Bracelet and you're set! 

Well ladies....we hope that we gave you a few ideas on how to dress a blazer for the office, casually, and dressy. If you have any questions or comments...feel free to leave some!!! :-) #Shoutout to our blog supporter/follower Brittany for requesting this post!