Outfit: Black Maxi + Intricate Top.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

earrings: unknown

necklaces: Charlotte Russe

top: Tobi

maxi: Charlotte Russe

bag: thrifted

sandals: Merona @ Target

Uh-oh! Tonight's outfit is a repeat offender, and I'm feeling absolutely shameless about it! First off, my first corset type top (from the lovely Tobi) quickly ascended to one of the top spots in my closet after my initial disappointment with realizing it was a crop top. But no matter! This beauty can be paired with so many of my cute high-waisted items and it even looks gorgeous under my see-through Zara dress.

I wore this look when I went to Vegas with my roommates for spring break, but didn't get a chance to take photos that time around. Luckily, the second time I wore this in Los Angeles (doesn't count as a repeat if you're wearing it in a different city with different people!) and my man was ready to capture it as we explored the Arts District!

Fun fact: Part of the mural behind me was a carton of milk holding two milk-filled breasts! Four for you, LA! You go, LA!

Thank you so much for stopping by, pretty people! I'll see you next time!

Outfit: Faux Moto + Socks + Booties.

Photos by Fernanda Teixeira

earrings: gifted (Forever 21)

faux leather jacket: New Look via Wet Seal

ring: unknown

bag: Nine West

top: JC Penney

cami (underneath): Forever 21

jeans: Love Culture

socks: Merona at Target

booties: LC Lauren Conrad via Kohl's

Good evening, everyone! How goes it? I just woke up from an unexpected nap, complete with super attractive drooling (a.k.a. I got knocked out without even realizing it cause I had exams two days in a row and was a walking zombie by that point). Now I'm counting down the minutes (55 at press time) until the new Law & Order: SVU episode starts because my habits are really unhealthy, guys. 

Today's look is simple and non-fussy and just ready for a long day of school and work. My mom used to do that half ponytail thing to my hair back in the day, and it was feeling very flat the other day, so I decided to go down nostalgia road and pretend I'm 5 again.

I've been meaning to mess around with those super cute socks since I bought them about a semester ago, but it just didn't feel right- until yesterday, that is. These LC Lauren Conrad booties have been worn so much lately on their own, they were just ready for a bit of an update, and Target happily delivered. Overall, I was just in a comfy and cozy state of mind so a comfy and cozy outfit was the way to go!

45 minutes until Law & Order: SVU! Have a beautiful evening, party people!

Outfit: Color Block Top + Black Maxi.

Photos by Leo Petriu

sunglasses: Kenneth Cole Reaction (via TJ Maxx)

earrings: unknown

necklace: Rue21

top: Target

bag: Tommy Hilfiger (via garage sale)

skirt: Wet Seal

sandals: Merona

Hi, everyone!

I'm not in much of a blurb mood today, so I'm just going to say I wore this outfit while checking out some local boutiques last week and found it to be perfectly appropriate comfort wise. Also, though it has nothing to do with it, I'm just gonna pretend it's my lucky deal finding outfit- cute accessories under $10, buy 2 get 1 free? Count me in! Don't even get me started on the $10 sandals, to be featured in an upcoming post! So great :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Outfit: Rope Necklace + Stripes.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

headband: unknown

earrings: Forever 21

necklace: Meli Melo

bag: thrifted

t-shirt: thrifted (orig. Gap)

skirt: Wet Seal

sandals: Merona @ Target

Can I just say I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO SHOW OFF THIS NECKLACE FOR THE LONGEST TIME?!? And by longest time, I mean at least 2 years! I bought it on clearance while on vacation in Romania, and it was incredibly cheap considering prices there- definitely under $10. As someone who's really into the nautical theme, this necklace is a winner- the rope, the colors and textures, the everything. I'm excited to style it with loose white tops and cute maxi dresses!

With such an attention-grabbing piece, it was only natural to mellow out the earrings, as I didn't want them competing. The bag size and minimal sandals feel appropriate, not overwhelming. I tied the t-shirt at the middle to get use out of it as a crop top without actually cropping it. It's so adorable, versatile, and comfy! 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Outfit: Anchors on Maxis.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

hat: thrifted

necklace: Jewelry Box

clutch: thrifted

dress: Romania (came w/ belt)

sandals: Merona @ Target

I have the absolute hugest love affair with this beautiful maxi dress I got in Romania a few summers ago! It took a lot of thought, as the dress was around $60, but to this day I believe it was a worthy purchase. Ironically, $60 is nothing out of the ordinary for the average Romanian girl shopper, but as someone who comes from the land of discounts, it just kills me to spend that much on a single item!

The print is the attention-grabber here, so it was important to keep the outfit details as understated as possible. My super cheap golden necklace (comes with earrings) from Jewelry Box was the perfect addition! Since the necklace hangs pretty tightly around my neck, it worked perfectly with the one-shoulder aspect of the dress. 

I'm also wearing understated strappy sandals (no detail picture of those- but check them out in basically every outfit post from the past month), and a neutral clutch. The only piece that competes for attention is my straw hat, a necessity for the hot sunny Mexico times.

Overall, this dress might just be my favorite possession!

Thank you for stopping by!

Outfit: Peter Pan Collars and Ombre Shorts.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

sunglasses: Kenneth Cole Reaction @ TJ Maxx

earrings: Rue21

necklace: thrifted

top: Princess Vera Wang @ Kohl's

bralette (underneath): Rue21

bag: thrifted

shorts: Decree @ JC Penney

sandals: Merona @ Target

Disclaimer: I fully understand my party pooper status as a result of not posting a patriotic outfit for the 4th of July.

The thing is, I don't want to lie to you guys. I don't just get dressed, post on the blog, and change clothes. Everything I've ever posted has been me getting dressed up for the day- and staying that way. 

I had the perfect patriotic look in mind for today- a cute blue & white striped crop top and a full, red skirt. But the truth is I'm not feeling it. I will be going out later in the day, but my outfit will be flowery and summer colored. I guess I'm doing the style blogging thing wrong, but it's just my way of maintaining my integrity- and I just wanted to share that with everyone reading! 

That said, I love patriotic gear, and the red-white-blue color scheme is one of my favorites, so I'll be rocking it at the randomest of times!

Now, about the outfit I'm actually wearing- I've been eyeing this top for at least a year, and it finally went on sale at Kohl's for about $11. But here comes the happy part- I had a $10 off coupon for Kohl's and managed to get this top for less than $2 with tax!!! Is that a great deal or is that a great deal? Definitely my type of shopping experience!

Thanks for stopping by, and have the happiest, most firework-filled 4th of July!

Outfit: Colorful Palm Trees.

Photos by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda

earrings: unknown

necklace: unknown

dress: DEB

bag: thrifted

belt: Rue21

cardigan: Wet Seal

sandals: Merona @ Target

Wow, it's been a lovely relaxing two weeks! I missed this little blog so much though! It turns out, I did have internet access during my vacation, but for some reason, staying away from the blog felt right. I guess I just want to be in the zone every time I post, and be able to fully enjoy the experience- something that cannot possibly be done when I'm 10 steps away from the beach.

But enough about the past- let's talk about the now. Because now, I'm back and, well, today, probably not better than ever. Actually, I'm feeling quite sluggish from all the traveling around. Give me a few days and I'll be back in my groove though.

These pictures were taken a while ago, before my trip, but I'm so excited to share my Mexico outfits with you all! There's even gonna be a video involved, so stay tuned for that within the next couple of weeks!

This bright, patterned DEB dress is perfect for hot summer days! For the time being, I'll leave you with that :)

Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm super excited to be back in the blogging zone!