WHITE SWING DRESS

 WHITE A LINE DRESS: PITIYA - SIMILAR HERE & HERE - $39   //   LEOPARD HEELS: BCBG - SAME HERE   //   PEARL NECKLACE: ATL AMERICA'S MART - SIMILAR HERE - $35   //   KATE SPADE BAG: KATE SPADE - SIMILAR HERE - $266   //   LIPSTICK: NYX - BRUISED - SAME HERE - $5   //   CURLING WAND: HERSTYLER - SAME HERE - $19

Happy Saturday! 

So I finally did it. I ventured away from my traditional straightener curls to the "magic wand". This particular HerStyler wand was a gift and i've linked to it above. It is a steal at $19, and with Amazon prime it will arrive in 2 days. Using a wand is a bit of an adjustment, particularly when i'm used to the "no waiting game". Holding the wand upside down for 30 seconds does take a toll, especially with how hot it gets. There is a glove included in the set, but truth be told - it doesn't get help much. All in all, I liked the final product and could see myself using the wand to get this style again. My whole head took about 30-40 minutes, but the loose leftover curls did last to a second day so that's a plus. What do you think about the look?

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WEDNESDAY WISHLIST: BIRTHDAY EDITION

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To say that this year flew by would be a complete understatement. I can't believe that i'm already putting together my birthday wishlist, and next week is the big day! The items above are things that i'd had my eye on for a while. Number 1 has clearly been on my radar since Autumn and now it's even on sale, hello. Number 2 is a bit of a different story, i've been scouring the internet for a good blush bag for months now and Kate Spade has always been my favorite when it comes to handbags. I don't know how I missed over this one, but now that i've found it - I can't wait to have it. Number 3 is a cool accessory that my girlfriend, Lauren, over at FashionablyLo featured a few weeks ago. This handy accessory box is perfect for packing delicate jewelry and with all the upcoming summer travel that I have going on, it would be awesome to have one of these. I wish there was more to number 4, but the truth is that i've always wanted a summer fedora, the end. Lastly, number 5 has been on my list for a few years now. I'd really like a monogram necklace - but I guess with my initials officially changing in a little while, it might be better to hold off. 

I'm excited to begin the birthday celebrations early on my trip to Philly this Thursday. I haven't seen my sister in months, so i'm looking forward to seeing her closet!

MIXING PRINTS

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. Mine was as always far too short and not nearly as productive as I wanted it to be, but all's well that ends well. This dress was a gift from my sweet (future) brother-in-law for Christmas and i've been loving wearing it a few different ways. Shift dresses paired with wedges shift the ensemble from cushy to casual. Try it out!

Tomorrow will be Part 2 of my 'Ditch The Black' series, be sure to keep up and stop by!
Linking with up Mix It Monday, Visible Monday, Funday Monday, & Manic Monday 

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RAYS OF SUNSHINE: B&W Work Fashion + Kate Spade Tote

 

Dress: AE - Similar Here - $18

Tote: Kate Spade - Similar Here - $398

Heels: JLO for Kohls - Same Here - $30


Lovely readers, I have some amazing things coming down the pipeline for you and can't wait to share! With all of the hair, beauty, and fashion requests that I have been receiving I want to make sure to communicate with you all in the best possible way. Stay tuned for more this week. 

P.S. How fab is this KS tote? Somethings are worth the splurge!

I'm linking up today at Style Elixer , DC in Style, WOFTWoestmans, Still Being Molly, Perfectly Coutured, & Tres-Chic Fashion
-- Be sure to visit them!