Swing

Tuesday a friend and I decided to grab a bite to eat at one of our fave spots. It was last minute, and I had about 15 min to throw something together.

Enter ASOS Curve to the rescue!

I loooooove the dipped hem tunics they've been putting out over the last 2 years in various colors. They're simple, trendy, comfy and look good over everything from skirts to leggings to jeans to dresses. Belt or no belt, they're the best!

I threw one of mine over my F21 denim leggings, boots and nipped it in with my fave leopard belt. My riding boots and scarf brought it all together.

Tip: Always have a trusty outfit/pieces that you can fall back on at a moments notice. It'll make life easier when you need something good to throw on!

Latest outfits!

Hey lovelies! Here are a couple of outfits I've worn recently!

The color block one is when I went out with friends for dinner. Top: Dorothy Perkins Skinnies: F21 Belt: NY and Co. Booties: Steve Madden

My "grandma chic" outfit (floral print dress with combat boots) was worn to work. I thrifted the dress, and had it altered down to look more modern. Dress: Thrifted Blazer: F21 Belt: Target Boots: Steve Madden

Next outfit was worn when I was meeting a friend for brunch one day! I looooove breakfast foods. Striped Top and Necklace: F21 Brown Skirt: Evans Booties: Steve Madden Watch: NY and Co.

Last outfit was worn to church a couple weeks ago when it was that weird, too cold for bare legs but too hot for a coat weather. Yuck. Knit Beret: Target Chambray Button Up: Old Navy Striped Dress: F21 Boots: Steve Madden Belt and Eternity Scarf: NY and Co.

Canary Yellow

Last fall I bought 4 different colored sheer shirts from Forever21+. They're all bold, punchy colors; bright red, canary yellow, fuschia, and cobalt blue. They go great over tanks, dresses or sweaters in the colder months.

I paired mine with my purple cardigan and some slacks from Lane Bryant. Added my fave gold watch from New York & Co., my leopard slippers from Target and a necklace from Forever21. I was pleasantly surprised at how it came together.

My hair wasn't cooperating so I swept it over to one side and popped on some coral colored lipstick. Not sure if any natural hair or beauty fans read this but I'll be posting some fave products for both soon. Hope everyone had a beautiful Sunday!

Nail Polish Obsession

Happy new year!

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's Eve, and has some new goals set up for the year. I made my first vision board and I'm super excited to make things happen in 2013.

Anyway, in case you're as obsessed with nail polish as I am, you should definitely give Forever21 a chance! Majority of my colors come from there, and with as much typing and hair detangling that I do, they last pretty long. The price is about $2.80, and they have a TON of colors, shades, and tints to choose from. I always get compliments when I wear one.

I'm currently rocking a cobalt blue color, but have everything from neon yellow to brick red to forest green with everything in between (that rhymed, I should be a rapper). Next time you're looking for an affordable color, run on over or order some online! You won't be sorry.

Winter Blocking

Just wanted to show ya'll what I wore today to work! Unfortunately my FAVE beaded necklace broke, you can kind of tell here. Almost had a meltdown but hopefully these last few strands will hold it together until I can get another.

This is actually a mini red shirt dress from Forever21+ tucked into one of their skirts. I finally got to break out my new Steve Madden booties! They're pretty comfy, and immediately jazz up an otherwise ordinary outfit. If only I had thrown on a little lip color...

2012 is almost over. Did you make the most of the time you were given?

Casual Cool

I went to a Mary Kay event last night with a friend and decided to wear something casual yet cool. These dipped hem tunics from ASOS Curve have been a blessing in disguise! I can throw them on over dresses, skirts, leggings and jeans. Just add some trendy jewelry pieces and shoes and you've got an outfit that looks classic yet fashion forward.

Tunic: ASOS Curve//Jeggings and Bracelets: F21+//Watch and Necklace: New York and Co.//Leopard Smoking Slippers: Target//Earrings: Nordstrom Rack

Wearing White After Labor Day

Yep I did it.

In case you haven't noticed, I don't follow fashion rules. I do what I want. Seriously. So when a cold front blew in to town, I definitely wanted to break out my favorite brown boots for the day. They've been through a LOT with me in the span of a year!

I purchased this dress from ASOS Curve in the early summer and wore it to work where I received many compliments. Seeing as how 1.) It's a creamy white color and 2.) It has horizontal stripes, I'd say I struck gold with this purchase. I wound up buying an ASOS Maternity** dress with a similar vibe, only it's navy blue with bright yellow stripes and a gold zipper in the back.

**I AM NOT PREGNANT, I AM NOT PREGNANT, NO I'M NOT PREGNANT.** (I just liked the colors used in the dress and decided to give it a go. You can't even tell it's made for someone with child.)

I paired it with my trusty knit open vest from New York and Co., ruched leggings from Torrid and my fave boots. Since I wear an identification lanyard at work, I decided no necklace and instead wore 2 bracelets and my gunmetal watch from NY and Co. My hair is growing like weeds, compare these pics to the ones from this time last year. Crazy!

Anyone else breaking fashion rules left and right? I know I'll continue to!