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

COLORED. SKINNY. JEANS.

I have been on the hunt for colored skinny jeans for MONTHS and I have finally found some! I bought 2 pairs from Overstock, but throughout the day they stretchede almost up another size. Surprisingly, the ones I bought this time were from Forever21. Their jeans are hit and miss for me; sometimes they're almost a size too small, too short, too big and then occasionally, just right. I took a gamble and bought 7 pairs (I know, I know!) online so I could test out two different styles in different colors. According to some of the reviews, depending on which color you purchased would depend on the fit. Crazy right? I wound up returning 2 colors but the rest fit me pretty great. I love pairing them with either neutral tops or tops in the same color family for a slightly monochromatic feel. You can check out the ones I have here and here. Happy shopping!

P.S. Has anyone tried the ASOS Curve skinny jeans? I want the purple and green ones but I'm scared they'll either be super tight or super huge. I tried their chinos last year and they were ginormous on me in my usual jean size! Let me know your experience.

Star Light, Star Bright

Hey ladies

Ever picked out an outfit the night before work, woke up, hated it, spent 20 minutes ripping through your closet, only to return back to the original outfit and notice how good it actually looks?

Me neither.


Top: Dorothy Perkins//Skirt and Bangles: Forever21//Leggings and Sandals: Target

Left Side Drive

Most of my friends know I looooove all things Solange Knowles. I've been rocking with her since she was a backup dancer for Destiny's Child. The above title is one of my favorite songs ever in life that she released around this time last year on the internet. It's my current ringtone and played repeatedly in my car. Anyone else a fan?

I've been steady snapping pictures of myself in outfits over the last few weeks, in between work, my friends graduations, family time and life in general. I've said this before but I use my phone's camera 10 times out of 10 because my regular camera doesn't take pictures quite as well. Hopefully I can scrounge up some moolah and purchase a more professional one. Below you'll find a compilation of my outfits from April. The last ones are from a trip I took to Florida the last weekend of April/beginning of May. And I'm happy to say that my hair is getting longer! I've been sticking to a routine and am reaping the benefits. Anyway, hope everyone is doing well!



Chambray Button Down: Old Navy//Grey T-Shirt and Bracelets: F21//Leopard Maxi Skirt: BCBG//

Grey Striped Top and Mixed Metal Necklace: F21//Sheer Polka Dot Skirt: ASOS Curve



Grey Hi-Low Top: ASOS Curve//Mint Dress, Leggings, Belt and Boots: Target//Gold Tassel Necklace: F21

Chambray Top: Old Navy//Floral Print Dress: ASOS Curve//Leggings, Knit Beret, Belt and Boots: Target (notice my fake smile lol?)

This is similar to the above 2 outfits. I just wore my Tribal Print Skirt from F21 and changed my nail color :) Oh, and switched necklaces. This one is from Target.

Dress, Belt and Colorblock Wedges: Target//Denim Vest: Old Navy//

New Year!

Dove open cardigan:Forever21
Blue boyfriend tee and boots:Target
Dark skinny jeans:Torrid
Eternity scarf: New York & Co.


Black button up tie top and charcoal skinny jeans:Forever21
Purple suede boots:Nine West
Fake smile after a long day at work:Priceless

Grey cardigan:New York & Co.

Burgundy bow tie blouse:ASOS

Black knit mini skirt and bangles:Forever21

Opaque tights:Walmart

Grey oxford heels:Target

Happy New Year!

I know I said I would upload what I wore for Christmas..2 weeks ago...whoops!

I went to church with my family that morning and then changed once I got home before we headed to a relative's house for Christmas festivities. I planned on eating a lot of food (LOL) so I made sure I was very comfortable ;-)

Also, in the third outfit I'm wearing one of my most FAVORITE tops. I purchased it from ASOS in November I think. I've worn in 3 or 4 times so far and absolutely love it! I like wearing it tucked in but I also wear it out too. I've paired in with the skirt and skinny jeans as well. The super long pieces in the front for the tie were weird for me to figure out at first but once I realized exactly how to tie it, they worked out. I'm not sure if it's still available online but if so, you should definitely snatch it up! I wore this to one of my friends graduation dinners.

Next up...my Target haul. Hopefully I'll have time later this week to post it. I bought some heels amongst other things but they're so high I may end up returning them lol. We'll see!

WorkWorkWork

That's pretty much how the last few weeks have been lol.

By the time I get home from work, after being on a computer for a lot of the day and talking to people I just wanna SIT and not do anything. It's so hard being on your feet all day!

MY BIRTHDAY WAS LAST WEDNESDAY, THE 12TH. And YES it was a wonderful birthday :)

Anyway...

I have this black, lace, sleeveless dress from Torrid in my closet that I always forget about. I was lazy about my laundry and needed something to wear to work and decided to throw that dress on with some black leggings, pleather boots and a purple 90s grunge-ish top last week. It was weird but in a good way (in my opinion). Everyone liked my dress but idk so much about my combo lol.

On Sunday, I had lunch with my immediate family, and decided to dress up. I had just received my package from Forever21 that day before, so I wore my new black and cream cardigan, periwinkle-ish shirt, skinny jeans and new grey wedges. I love my new cardigan! The shoulders have small pads and it makes the cardigan more fitted and just..amazing.

Have a great rest of week everyone!

Cardigan+Shirt+Skinny jeans= Forever21//Wedges= Target//Necklace= New York and Company

Lace dress= Torrid//Plaid top and leggings= Target

Workplace

I went on an interview today and wanted to take some pics of what I wore. Generally, I stick with a pair of black pants and a solid colored top with flats. Today however, I decided to do more of a brown-creme palette with accents of gold. I had already decided on the top and everything else just came together seamlessly.

My hair on the other hand..I love my curls. HOWEVER, when I took them out of the 8 braids I had done last night, the back was super cute. The front was a frizzy, awkward mess. I decided to pin the front 2 sides back and call it a day.

I didn't have anyone around to take a picture of me so I had to resort to a mirror photoshoot...at least people can see the outfit.



Both are from New York & Company. The front of the top with the ruffles and the back with the zipper..I love it. The cardigan has this cute animal pattern. It's 3/4 sleeve.


Ring from New York and Company; bracelet from Forever21


Cardigan from New York and Company; shoes from Target (don't judge, they've been loved a lot over the years aka worn alot!)


I love the front of this top!

FNO + Football + Baby Shower

Quick Update!

This was my first time going to an FNO event out here in Dallas on Thursday. I went out to the Galleria with a friend of mine and we mostly walked around just browsing the stores. Models traipsed through the mall for impromptu runway shows and stores were full of people eating, drinking and taking pics. Heels were in abundance! I felt so..not cute because I had on some gold flats lol.

V reaching for one of the tasty cupcakes at BCBG!

Denim vest: Old Navy//Grey striped top: Forever21//Ponte knit jeggings: Lane Bryant//Gold flats: Target//Purple quilted bag with gold clasp and chain: eBay

Saturday I went up to my college alma mater to see some friends that came back for the first home football game and friends who are in their last semester/year. We hung out, participated in Endless Shrimp at Red Lobster (which was amazing! and we had an even more amazing waiter!) and laughed til we almost cried. It was a great ending to a pretty bland week. The top I wore was specifically off the shoulder, from ASOS Curve, and it was PERFECT. The fabric wasn't too thin, it actually sat off my shoulder and was definitely cut for a plus size woman, rather than just a big shirt. The sleeves were cuffed and I got a lot of compliments on it.

Wine colored off shoulder top: ASOS Curve

On Sunday I went to the baby shower for the same friend I was with Thursday night. I decided to try out some newer pieces I purchased from Forever21 and Target and an old dark purple cardigan I bought a while ago. I threw it all together in about 5 minutes and surprisingly it turned out really cute (in my opinion at least). The skirt had pockets! And the shoes weren't too bad to walk around in.

Oxford Heels: Target//Purple Cardigan: New York & Co.//Black v-neck cami: Forever21//Orange and Ruse colored skirt: Forever21//Black Leggings: Target//Black Beaded Necklace:// New York & Co.//Leather Cross Body Bag w/Front design: Fossil (copped it for $20 from Goodwill!)

Have a great week!