Embrace your feminine side

Regardless if you are a "girly girl" or not, there is just something about the way you feel as a woman when you put on a great dress, or a fabulous pair of heels, or a gorgeous piece of jewelry. Maybe it's just me, but I feel myself standing taller and feeling more confident. Embrace your feminine side this week and pull out your favorite dress, or favorite statement piece of jewelry. Here are a few feminine looks to try...

A true lady. Find this navy tulip wrap dress at oasis-stores.com for $105. Pair with this cream H&M blazer for $19.95, matching Aldo nude peep toe pumps for $80 and toss up the entire look with this kelly green clutch found at Express for $49.90, and matching green Forever 21 stone teardrop earrings for $2.80.



One of my favorite looks. You can never go wrong with a sheek pin skirt like this one from H&M for $12.95. Pair with this Pink H&M double breasted jacket for $29.95, Aldo black patent leather pumps for $80.00, White House Black Market clutch for $44.00, Forever 21 stud earrings for $4.80, and Forever 21 bracelet for $1.50.

This blue and green tone outfit is soft and beautiful. Find this light turquoise skirt at H&M for $39.95, Sea salt chiffon blouse at Old Navy for $24.94, H&M navy blazer for $34.95, Pearl hoops at Forever 21 for $4.80, BCBGeneration Morgan clutch at DSW for &59.95, and Matching Audrey Brooke Pumps for $59.95 at DSW.

Colorblock

Show off your style with a colorblock statement piece. These bright and beautiful pieces will be the perfect transition from winter to spring and best of all you can find colorful pieces everywhere! Pair your colorblock skirts, belts, shoes, and tops with a solid statement piece like bright pink, yellow, blue, or orange. Have fun experimenting for this is definitely the season of bright colors!

Bright blue and hot pink colorblock clutch from H&M for $17.95

Ann Taylor girly black and white colorblock skirt for $118

Aldo Colorblock pumps $75.00

Striped Multi-color Old Navy Dress for $32.94

Asos Leather colorblock belt for $27.00 at asos.com

H&M black, hot pink, and hot orange cardigan for $17.95



3 Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas

Valentine's Day... The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages when the tradition of courtly love flourished. By the 15th century, it had evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines").(Wikipedia). I am not sure if it's the pink and red decorations, or just the thought of love in the air, but I have always loved Valentine's day. There is just something about knowing that love is being shared whether it be through significant others, friends, siblings, parents, grandparents, or whoever you feel close to. This Valentine's day celebrate, regardless of who you are with. Below are three Valentine's day looks. The first is going from the office to meet for dinner or a drink, the second is for a casual breakfast or lunch date, and the third is for a romantic dinner date. Remember to always put your own spin on your outfit, but here are some examples to get your started. Much love to all of you and Happy Valentine's Day! 

The perfect transition from the office to a romantic after-work cocktail. Find this black pin skirt at H&M for $24.95, Satin pink blouse at H&M for $24.95, Mossey patent black bag at Aldo for $39.98, Suede Platform pumps at Target for $29.99, Old Navy earrings for $8.94, and Forever 21 Bracelet for $12.80.



The perfect Vday outfit for a Breakfast of Lunch date. Find this boot cut jeans at Old Navy for $36.94, Satin Old Navy blouse for $28.94, Old Navy canvas tote for $32.94, Charlotte Russe boots for $42.50, and Forever 21 gold tribal hoops for $5.80.

This date night outfit screams girly, flirty, and romantic. Find this convertible dress at Target for $31.99, Peep toe strap heel at Aldo for $90.00, Teardrop earrings at Forever 21 for $3.80, and Aldo feather clutch.



Back to the BASICS...

Whether it comes to fashion, work, food, fun, anything in life, it seems like we are always looking for the "next best thing." We are a fast paced society and sometimes it can become very exhausting to keep up. When we are ahead of ourselves, we tend to lose track of the things that we have always loved. In saying that, I want to celebrate through a fashion standpoint the most basic item that everyone has in their closet, THE T-SHIRT. A t-shirt can be one of the most flattering and sexy items that any woman can have. Plus, the options are endless. Take a look at what items to pair with one of the most basic items you own while still feeling fresh, put together, stylish, and sexy.

Find a tee like this from Target for only $8.00. These tees come in all types of colors, and have a deep V, which creates a very sexy look. Best of all, they are super soft and comfortable. 

Find this statement necklace at Forever 21 for $11.80, Boho layered charm necklace at Forever 21 for $3.80, Pink bold Geo color block scarf at Target for $14.99, Biker jacket at H&M for $49.95, Hayth pumps at Aldo for $80, Chanel nail polish for $15, and Colored jeans at Old Navy for $34.94