2016

It's officially 2016! You know what that means... Today is the first blank page of a 365 page book. I can't help but feel incredibly blessed thinking about the past year. I'm looking forward to another year filled with so much love, adventures, and accomplishments.

It's kinda mandatory for a new year to come with new goals. I've decided to not take my resolutions too seriously this year. The older I get the more I realize that life's too short to be so serious. 2016, I'm ready for anything you throw my way!

1. PUT DOWN THE PHONE - I want to live in the moment. Whether it be at a restaurant or hanging out with friends/family, I WANT TO BE PRESENT. Social media can wait. That tweet or Instagram post isn't that important. Give attention to your love ones and hopefully it'll be reciprocated. 
2. NO MORE MAN BUN - My boyfriend's man bun has to go. He had it for all of 2015 and it's become my mission to get him to cut it off completely. Wish me luck!
3. GET OVER IT - I need to stop holding these grudges I've had since forever. I'm such a stubborn person and it's time for me to grow up and get over it. I have bigger fish to fry, and thinking about unimportant things of the past is just a waste of time and energy. Good vibes only for the new year. 
4. COLOR + PATTERN - This one might be my biggest challenge. I want to incorporate more colors and patterns into my wardrobe. Black is beautiful, but a little bold bravery can't hurt. 

BACK TO THE FUTURE

One of my favorite things about fashion is everything old is made new again. Just take a look at what I'm wearing. I have on a Members only jacket, a Dooney Bourke leather bag, shiny leggings, and Adidas Superstar shoes. Subconsciously, I was totally inspired by the 80's in this outfit. I look at it as a very toned down mix of Run DMC and Michael Jackson with a feminine twist. 

SUNDAY SHADE

Top: Forever 21

Pants: Agaci 

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Bag: Forever 21 

Sunglasses: Trilogy Boutique 

Spring 2016 RTW

Givenchy 

Vera Wang

 Rachel Zoe

It's that time of the year again.... New York Fashion Week! One day, I hope to attend this event so I can witness these beautiful collections in the flesh. Until then I'll just be adoring them through my laptop screen. I was pretty surprised to see that many designers stuck to a darker/neutral color palette with pops of bold colors here and there. One evident color featured in almost all the collections was the color white. 

Givenchy, Vera Wang, and Rachel Zoe are my top 3 favorites for this upcoming Spring. Givenchy's collection was sexy and sophisticated, incorporating lots of silk and delicate lace. It was a mixture of lingerie and tuxedo suits, and let's talk about the detailing of these garments! (emoji heart eyes) Vera Wang never disappoints. She continues to evolve in every collection she designs. Her spring collection definitely gave you a sense of a put together girl with a sassy/edgy twist. I loved how she styled a structured see-through top with the cute sports bra underneath. Rachel Zoe's collection embodied more of a boho chic vibe. Sand white ruffle tops, light and airy maxi dresses, and playful fringe. Very modern seventies look. 

BALBOA ISLAND, NEWPORT BEACH

This post is about two months late, but better now than never. For our 6 year anniversary we decided to explore Newport Beach. We literally had nothing planned out. Everything we did we played by ear. The morning started off with a harbor boat tour where we spotted sea lions, dolphins, and a bunch of ocean front celebrity homes/mansions. We also took the ferry across the way to Balboa Island. This little island is the cutest community filled with shops, restaurants, and gorgeous houses. If you're ever in the area I would recommend trying:  Mama D's Italian Kitchen, The Original Frozen Banana, Balboa Candy, and The Fun Zone Boat Company. 

NEUTRAL EYES + DARK LIPS

Congratulations to my dear friend Haley Vest aka Vest Dressed, who's going to be a Style Guru for College Fashionista this fall. Last week, she asked if she could feature me in her beauty post and before I agreed I was actually thinking of backing out. I was completely hesitant to say yes because obviously my makeup skills aren't up to par. I dabble in hopes that my face will end up looking decent-ish. 

I went with a neutral eye and dark lips since we were going for more of a fall look. Above are some photos taken by Haley, and the one below is a similar look I did a week prior with the same concept. Details listed below...

• Make Up For Ever HD Foundation 127 dark sand
• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles in light pale 
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit light to medium
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz + Dipbrow Pomade in chocolate
• Make Up For Ever HD Powder 
• NYX Matte Bronzer in deep tan
• e.l.f. Studio Blush in candid coral
• Urban Decay Naked + Naked Basics 
• Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eye Liner in jet black
• Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara 
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Vamp (top pictures) Sepia (bottom)

UNLUCKY LABOR DAY

You know September is in full swing when you pick up your ten pound copy of Vogue magazine. Unlucky for me, I'm spending this gorgeous Labor day weekend bed ridden. All I have to keep me company is Queen B, Labor day online sales, and re-runs of The Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. I hope everyone else is having a fulfilled couple of days. I'm looking forward to a speedy recovery, the end of my summer quarter at FIDM, and my two week vacation. Mexico here I come... (: 

AUTUMN ESSENTIALS

Fall has become my favorite season. It's cool enough to wear subtle layers, yet warm enough to show just the right amount of skin. Here are some outfit inspirations I pulled from Pinterest. Below is a list of essentials I'm on the lookout for. 

• The perfect pair of loafers
• Bomber jackets 
• Flannel shirt dress 
• Peep-toe booties 
• Dark wash jeans 
• Distressed jeans 
• Pleather leggings
• Oversized sweater 
• Cute scarves

LATE NIGHT DATE NIGHT

Shirt dress: Forever 21 

Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs 

Bag: Tory Burch

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 

DIAMOND CELEBRATION