Fashion | Variations OOTD

Jacket: ASOS

Shirt: Urban Outfitters

Pants: H&M

Fashion | Last Week's OOTD

Jacket: Zara

Shirt: J. Crew

Tank: ASOS

Pants: Zara

Fashion | Mini Zara Haul

There was a sale at Zara online...and unfortunately, I was sucked in! Thank goodness I only narrowed my picks down to 3, or else I would be super broke right now. My favorite purchase are the shoes!! I've always seen shoes like these on other blogs and it makes any outfit look instantly put together. I wish they had black ones, but these nude heels are amazing, especially since they were $30!! I might return the green tunic shirt. It makes me almost look like I'm in a fabric bag... hmmm. But I love the back embroidery. Decisions, decisions.

-Alex

Fashion | Throwback Tuesday

So I was looking around in my computer and found an old OOTD picture I took about a year ago! It's amazing to see how my style has changed and not changed. I rarely wear bracelets anymore.

Bracelets: JewelMint and Forever 21
Necklace: Forever 21
Sweater: Zara

Fashion | OOTD Casual Sunday

Headband: Ebay, Top: Foreign Exchange, Belt: Goodwill, Shorts: Foreign Exchange, Bag: Forever 21, Shoes: Forever 21

Fashion | Black Chelsea Boots

1. Black Buckle Strap Leather Chelsea Boots by Newlook, $91 // 2. Black Two-Toned Chelsea Boot by River Island, $68 // 3. Anouck Lift Heel Chelsea Boot by Alexander Wang, $595 // 4. Cut-Out Side Buckle Chelsea Boot by River Island, $83 // 5. ABE2 Ultimate Chelsea Boot by Topshop, $130 // 6. ABACUS Leather Chelsea Ankle Boot by ASOS, $60

I think short black boots are great for summer. They add that little extra style without looking like you tried that hard, perfect for street style looks. Here are some black boots that are classic, unique, and overall, effortless.

Fashion | OOTD Denim On Denim

Top: J. Crew Chambray Shirt

Bottoms: H&M jeans

Shoes: ASOS Ardent Jodhpur Boots

It's finally cooling down in the Bay!                                                                                   -Alex

Fashion | OOTD Casual Neon Pop

Top: Forever 21, Belt: Goodwill, Shorts: Borrowed, Shoes: Shoe Generation

Today's OOTD is also special because I am featuring my best friend, Sharon's OOTD :) Be sure to check her out as well!

instagram.com/sharohnay
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Headscarf: Rose Bowl Flea Market, Top: Goodwill, Pants: Forever 21 , Shoes: Forever 21

Fashion | Mini Shoe Haul

Sam Edelman Low Nude Slingbacks - TJMaxx ($29)

Forever 21 Chunky Heels ($32.80)

                                                                                                                                                        -Alex

Fashion | OOTDs July 1st & 2nd

Left: Dress - H&M, Vest - ASOS, Necklace - H&M

Right: Jacket: Forever 21, Tank - Nasty Gal, Pants - H&M
**please excuse the messy rooms...

-Alex

Fashion | OOTD Eyes on the Back

Sunglasses: Forever 21, Lips: Revlon in Crimson,  Necklace: H&M, Top: DIY Shredded Tank Top, Belt: Goodwill, Shorts: DIY, Shoes: Papaya

DIY | Easy Shredded Tank Top

HOLA!

Here is a super easy and quick DIY project perfect to wear on summer days and to music festivals! 

MATERIALS:

• Plain Tee (found at target)
• Ruler
• Duct tape
• Scissors

Prep:

Start by cutting small and medium sized pieces of duct tape. The duct tape will allow us to tape guidelines for cutting and allow easy removal afterwards.

LETS GET STARTED:

1. Begin with using your medium sized pieces of tape to outline how you want your t-shirt to be cut out. I wanted mine to be a muscle tank so I gave myself more space from the collar of the shirt to make my straps fatter. Feel free to stick and peel the tape repeatedly until you reach your desired shape. 

2. Then you will cut along the outer side of the duct tape because it is always better to cut less than more. You can always trim off more fabric if you want your straps to be smaller afterwards.

3. Then fold your shirt neatly in half and use the side you cut off as a guideline to cut the other sleeve off. 

4. Your shirt should look something like this. Then, have the backside of your shirt facing up so you can begin prepping for the shredding.

5. Use the small-sized pieces of tape and a ruler to tape 1-inch measurements along the entire back of the shirt. You will want to do this on both the left and right side of the shirt. 

6. Your shirt should look like this after you are done. 

7. Now you can use the tape guidelines to help you eyeball the cuts across the shirt. Use your scissors and just cut the lines as best as you can. You do not need to make it look perfect. The beauty of cotton/jersey material is that once it is stretched, all your imperfections will be hidden. 

8. Your shirt should look like this once it is all cut up. You can see that not all of my cuts are perfect. But don't worry, magic will happen soon!

9. Now you will use both hands to tug on the left and right side of each strip. This will curl up the strips and create a much cleaner desired look. 

10. Magic* Your shirt will look something like this. All the strips now look much neater and should drape nicely! :D All you have left to do is peel off the duct tape and you will be ready to wear it! 

ENJOY ! :)