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

Beauty | What's in my Purse?

HELLOO Again!!


I thought it would be fun to do a little tag! Here are some items I MUST CARRY in my everyday purse!

I try to be minimalist but you can be the judge of that haha! I carry three essentially things in my purse.

1) Wallet

2) Phone

3) Beauty Bag

• Pocket Tissue: Perfect for people with allergies! like me :(
• Brush/mirror Compaq: You never know when you gotta check your teeth or fix your hair!
• Hand Sanitizer: For that fresh and clean feeling
• Lotion: Perfect for people with dry skin... like me again :'(
• Burt's Bee Chapstick: Nothing is more distracting than cracked and peeling lips
• Nail File: Filing your nails when you get a chip helps to promote nail growth
• Hair Tie/Bobby Pin: In case its hot and you want your hair out of your face
• Flosser: For those days where you encounter stubborn food
• Flashlight: Its unbelievable how handy this gadget is and a life savior in emergencies!

I hope I gave you some inspiration on what you could put in your purse! :)

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

Beauty | Nail Design Ideas

HELLO!

I don't know about you but I am always spending way too much time scrolling through google to find some inspiration for nail art. I thought I would make a little compilation of some of the nail designs I have done in the past! I hope you enjoy!! :) *** Sorry about the poor quality and awkward posing for some of the pictures. I took some of these pictures on my super old phone camera.

My favorite base coat is Seche Clear and my favorite top coat is Seche Vite.

1. Silver Gradient Nails
2. Pink French Manicure
3. Ring Finger Retro Flower Design
4. White and Blue French Manicure with Flower Design
5. Silver and Black Diagonal French Manicure
6. Green and Black Zebra Inspired Nails
7. Turquoise with Gold Inspired Nails
8. Yellow French Manicure with Cherry Blossom Design

:)

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
sharohnay.tumblr.com

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

DIY | Easy Floral Headband

HELLO :)

Here is another super easy DIY perfect for those days when you just wanna accessorize your hair or even dress it up for a concert! I'm sure you guys have seen these all over media, but this is my easy spin on the Lana Del Rey inspired floral headband!

MATERIALS:

• Old unwanted headband
• scissors
• Glue Gun
• Fake Flowers (dollar store)

1. Lets get started! Firstly, you are going to pull the flower buds from the stem. They should easily remove off with a little tug! :)

2. Then you will cut off the excess stem sticking outside of the bud. This will prevent the flower stem from poking you when you wear it. 

OPTIONAL: If the flowers you bought are a little too big for your taste, you can always remove the flower bud holding the petals together and take off some of the pedals to make the flower smaller. After you reach your desired flower size, stick the flower bud back on to hold the petals together. I did this on two of the flowers so that I could put them on each end of the flower crown to create some level in the headband. 

3. Next, I recommend arranging the flowers so that you have an idea of how you want them arranged. Then you can begin hot gluing the flowers on the headband! Start from the center and work your way to each side. When you glue, make sure you are gluing the flowers tilting towards the front so that the flowers aren't pointing straight upwards when you wear it. 

OPTIONAL: Here is another optional step. If you want to add a little bling to your headband, feel free to put some rhinestones! I had some extra rhinestones from an old bracelet that fell apart. 

TADA!! :) You are now ready to wear it! :]

 Happy Crafting! :)

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