I Know What You Need

 I know what you need and what you need is...shoes! Fall is just around the corner ladies and I don't know about you, but I live in my Steve Madden boots year round. Steve Madden is probably one of my favorite shoe brands because not only are they are affordable, they are always on trend. I'm dying to try the sneaker, metal toe and stud trend!

Steve Madden also offers great discounts and great promotions! Right now until September 4th, you can save $10 off your order of $50 or more by using the code: SMCOOL10 at checkout. Or save 20% on all purchase by using the code: BOOT20 at checkout.

So, head to Steve madden now to start shopping! I'll take the black boots with the spikes please! =)

Pick Me Up Magic School Bus

     
(Forever 21 denim dress / Cotton On beanie / Forever 21 metallic belt / H&M socks / Jeffrey Campbell Foxy Platforms / Nastygal backpack)

Oh to be a little girl again, waiting for the yellow school bus to swoosh you off to school! Well, in my case it's actually grad school but at least I get to choose what I wear instead of my mom. So perhaps being an adult is better because I get to be slightly more stylish. I can wear a beanie instead of pig tails, a short dress with cut-outs, 5-inch platforms and a leather backpack that just screams cool. At least I kept the little girl socks right?! God, if I don't become the most popular kid (adult) in school then something is seriously wrong ;-)

Back to Life, Back to Reality

 

 Well folks, summer has officially ended for me as I go back to school tomorrow. I'll remember the fun times in the sun, warm nights, laying out on the beach and staying cool in malls and yogurt shops. This is my last year of grad school which means it's time to get down to business. Back to studying like crazy, 20 page papers and researching my butt off for my thesis. I'll still be blogging but please forgive me if it becomes scarce as midterms and finals approach. For now, I'm still in the game and in the midst of collaborating with a fellow blogger friend, Sade, from the Icon Concierge on our top 5 fall accessories under $250 and under $1000. I'm also working on my top 5 clothing trends that are a must have for the upcoming season. All affordable tops, sweaters, jackets, bottoms, etc..  from some of my favorite online retailers. I also have more fall outfit posts in store so please stay tuned! 

I needed a little inspiration and nothing inspires me more than fashion. So I made a "Back to School" collage  on Polyvore with a few accessories that I have and a few that I want! Hope you like it!

 Hope everyone had a great summer and cheers to a new week!

xo

Run don't Walk into Fall!

  (H&M sweater / H&M leather shorts / Forever 21 lace crop top / Vince Camuto boots / H&M socks / Nastygal hat / Forever 21 necklace)

Part deux of fall looks is in full effect minus the top of course! but that's the beauty of the fall season; layering. You can take something as simple as a black lace crop top you wore during the summer season and throw on a large sweater over it and you're set to go! and yes, this is definitely possible all over the country where snow storms exist! As the saying goes, fashion is pain and sacrifices. Okay, it's something along those lines but you get what I'm saying. So let's run into fall ladies with sweaters, coats and layers galore!

All that Glitters IS Gold

                         (LF sweater / H&M leather shorts / Vince Camuto boots / H&M socks / Nastygal hat)

Sorry Mr. William Shakespeare but all that glitters is gold. And by all, I really mean this fabulous sweater. There is something about an over-sized off-the shoulder sweater that gets me every time. Clearly, my patience has run out and I am ready for fall to commence. Thus, I am wearing some of the anticipated trends of the upcoming season; leather, sequins, black and gold.... makes a winning combination, don't you think?!

Stay tuned for part deux where I'll be wearing these awesome leather shorts again (only $25 by the way) but with a different sweater. Just a friendly heads up, these leather shorts will be a staple in my wardrobe as I will be wearing them with anything and everything!

Romp-in the City

(Motel Rocks Romper via Nastygal / Forever 21 belt / Jeffrey Campbell Litas / Forever 21 knee-high socks / Vintage brooch and ring c/o Shale's Jewelry / Fossil watch / Forever 21 gold hinged bracelet)

How Cher Horowitz of me to be stomping around Beverly Hills in a short little romper and knee-high socks! In case you forgot who Cher H. is, she was that 90's fashion icon from my favorite movie, Clueless. She didn't care that people would gawk at her, in fact, she loved it! So opposite of who I am! Channeling her was the best thing I could've done for my self esteem. Trust me when I say that people were staring! Thank god my photographer (my sister) got a few good shots in cause she was even rattled.
The sun happened to be setting at the perfect moment for this shoot. I wanted to capture the beauty of Beverly Hills and the palm trees that make the city so chic. But you have to be dressed just right to be there and I knew that becoming Cher was the way to go. All in a days work of a fashion blogger.

Hot Summer Daze

(Forever 21 hat / Forever 21 denim button down / Forever 21 skirt / Urban Outfitters floral bandeau / Vince Camuto boots / H&M socks)

It has literally been a sauna here in LA and I'm just trying to keep myself cool. I apologize for my lack of posts but the summer heat just takes everything out of me! So I've been living it up at the beach and enjoying my last days of freedom before school starts. The beach was actually my inspiration for this post. If I can stay cool there, why not everywhere! So, I decided to wear my floral bandeau top that looks like a bikini with a large denim button down that acted as my cover-up. Add a hat and shades and you got a perfect beach look. Casual, low-key and cool (literally).

As much as I love summer, I can't wait till the fall. It happens to be my favorite season especially when it comes to fashion. I love to layer up with sweaters, scarves, coats and of course, hats! Stay tuned because I'm working on a post involving all of fall's hottest trends from affordable clothes, shoes and accessories. I can't wait to share!

Oh and just some quick promotions since we are speaking of fall! Steve Madden's Fall Sneak Peek will be ending today so hurry to save 30% on select fall styles! However, they have a few new amazing promotions:

• Save $10 off order $50 or more. Use code SMCOOL10 at checkout. Valid 08.14.12 until 09.04.12

Starting tomorrow, August 15 until August 20th, stock up an save with two other great promotions from Steve Madden. Save as you spend!

• Save 20% off orders over $75 (including clearance) plus Free Shipping. Enter Code AUGUST20 at Checkout.

• Save 25% off orders over $125 (including clearance) plus Free Shipping. Enter Code AUGUST25 at Checkout.

Click the links today and tomorrow to start shopping and saving ladies! and I hope you all have a great week!

xo

Find me in Camo

                               (Nordstrom B.P hat / Brandy Melville tank / Zara pants / Jeffrey Campbell shoes)

Okay, let's cut to the chase; pants, shoes, tank, hat. My easiest outfit to date but still chic. I was actually all set to wear these pants with my Jeffrey Campbell Litas and a black cropped tank but a heat wave decided to hit L.A making anything you wear stick to your skin. So I opted for my loose Brandy Melville tank which worked in my favor because I had another excuse to wear these shoes again. Okay, I have to admit, I chose the shoes then the tank. I'm literally eating, breathing and living in them. Oh and hats, I'm living in hats.

I can't wait to take these Zara pants into the fall season. I foresee me living in them but with boots, sweaters and hats galore!

Nasty Day to Night

                            ( Look 1: Nasty Gal top / Mink Pink slasher shorts here / Jeffrey Campbell shoes )
           ( Look 2: Nasty Gal top / Forever 21 leather skirt here /  Nasty Gal hat here / Jeffrey Campbell Litas)

This top reminds me of my childhood as a little girl trying to draw leaves and flowers but never succeeding. Let's just say art is not a talent of mine. In fact, I still get told that my handwriting looks like a 5 year old. But hey! it's cool! who wants to be able to draw anyway?! Okay, I do! but this top will suffice for now and I'll live vicariously through it. I mean how amazing is this print and color?! I love that it can be worn day to night well, at least I think that it can. Quick, easy and simple; just my style! also, how fitting that the top is from my favorite retailer, Nasty Gal. Thanks guys for bringing me back to my little girl days!

By the way, this leather skirt was only $17! it's perfect for summer nights and a must in your wardrobe for fall. It's also available in Forever 21 stores!

Happy Monday!

xo