Wednesday, April 6, 2022

SPRING DENIM | 2022



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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

BEACHY BUTTON-UP #OOTD



Top: Billabong [old- similar here, here & here] | Shorts: AE [old, similar here + here] | Sunnies: Quay | Sandals: Rainbow | Initial Necklace: LuluDK [old- similar here] | Earrings: Target [old - similar here]

It feels so good to put up another #OOTD! I haven't really "gotten ready" with hair or makeup in what feels like forever. I shared on IG that the past few weeks have been something else-- I've definitely been feelin' the ebbs and flows. Sometimes you just have to ride the ride and get through them, ya know? I'm finally feeling more like myself this week so I gave the leggings a break + went for this relaxed, beachy outfit today.

I love the look of button-ups with denim. Depending on what pieces you use, it can swing business casual or relaxed and beachy like today's look. Too bad I shot these from a parking lot and not somewhere tropical, LOL! Are you planning to go anywhere for vacation for this summer? Right now I have no plans to but would love it! 

Let's jump into outfit deets. My top is several years old now-- I found it in my closet with the tags still on it so I figured I may as well start wearing it now? I use to be so bad about buying things and never wearing them. Luckily I still think it's cute! This one is made of a lightweight, textured cotton and has tails in the front that you knot. The striping with those details makes it the perfect relaxed top for the summer. I think it would also be really cute unbuttoned with a swimsuit underneath! Since it's no longer available, I found a bunch of similar styles with the same vibe that I love. I'll link them here, here, here + here for you. 

My shorts are also super old from AE... really striking out here with the current fashion! Any pair of denim ones would work-- the more distressed, the better. Even though the button-up is very casual, I think the distressing still helps balance it out and adds some extra texture. AE denim shorts are still some of my faves-- love this pair and this pair.

You already know I couldn't make this a beachy look without my trusty Rainbows! Forever my favorite, most-worn pair of sandals. Super comfy, durable and versatile. I have this skinny strap style but they come in wide strap too. 

Hope you have a great rest of your week, only a few more days until the weekend! :)

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME #OOTD



OUTFIT DETAILS

Tee: [wearing a size medium] | Shorts: Free People [wearing a size 27] | Shoes: Rainbow | Earrings: Target [similar pair] | Star Necklace: Kendra Scott | Initial Necklace: LuluDK [similar here] | Sunglasses: Prive Revaux

POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME #OOTD! 

What are your thoughts on black on black? I personally love an all black outfit! They are always sleek, super flattering and the color looks good on everyone. That's what we're working with in today's edgy spring #OOTD. I really like that both pieces are black but there's a lot of contrast + texture going on. Also are you a Def Leppard fan? Every time I hear Pour Some Sugar On Me now I always think of Rock of Ages. I love the oldies so the movie and soundtrack are right up my alley! 😝 

Alright this graphic tee is the coolest- rock girl Kristen and cat woman Kristen are obsessed. I think I've mentioned before that I love all of the big cats?? Seriously they are so fascinating, I would love to run with the cheetahs! Still crossing my fingers that one day I'll go on an African Safari! Until then, I'll just keep buying all the tees. The black on this one definitely pops with the leopard-- it's a bold and edgy statement piece. It's also very affordable too-- you can find it here for under $13! For size reference-- I went for a medium which is a little loose but not too oversized. I think a large would also work so depending on how you like it, you could go regular or size up! 

To keep things rocker chic I decided to wear black shorts but it would also be great with regular blue denim. Mine are these from Free People-- the wash is more of a faded black that gives them a vintage look. They're super comfy and have cute printed pockets that peek out. I also own them in this blue color which you can see me wearing in this outfit post

I kept the shoes simple with my rainbow sandals but added some braided gold hoops (similar), my star necklace for more rock vibes, an initial necklace (similar) and these Prive Revaux sunnies


What do you think of the look? Would you wear?

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

THE BEST FREE PEOPLE DENIM SHORTS!

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Tee: Aerie [wearing a size small] | Shorts: Free People [wearing a size 27] | Shoes: Birkenstock | Sunnies: Quay | Hoops: Forever 21 [old -- linking similar here] | Lip Combo: Liquid Lipstick [shade "Cameron"] & Gloss [shade "FU$$Y"]

THE BEST FREE PEOPLE DENIM SHORTS!

"Who wears short shorts? We wear short shorts!" Anyone else remember those commercials?? Did you ever try Nair?? I wanted it so bad when I first started shaving, LOL. I remember trying it out but I couldn't hang with the scent! Anywho, if you thought I couldn't come up with anymore basic outfits, jokes on you 😜 There really isn't much I love more than a good jeans + tee combo (maybe just a tee + leggings, heh). I was finally able to bust out my shorts for the first time today so I snapped a few pics of this look! These pieces are great staples that I'll be wearing all spring and summer. 

I shared these tees in last week's blog post and highly recommend. They have a distressed/washed look to them, are oversized + will go with pretty much anything. I grabbed the dark grey I'm wearing, an olive green + bright pink. They were also $17 last week when I bought them but are now on sale here for $15

I front tucked my tee to show off these shorts. They are from Free People and are some of the best ones I've seen them come out with! Cutoffs are always on the short side but the fit on these is good. One of my pet peeves with short shorts is that they can be too tight in the legs but these are very relaxed and loose! I also love the distressing + the color-- this pair is the perfect shade of blue for me. I also have them in this black shade too.

This morning I finally painted my toes but I don't think you can really see! My shoes are cutoff in a few photos but I'm wearing my favorite pair of Birki's. They're easy to wear + casual for running around. Same thing with my Quay sunnies-- they always just work! 

Would you wear this look? Let me know, I've been loving your fashion feedback on Insta! 

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