Leather & Chiffon

Summer is my favorite time of year. I love all the vibrant color everywhere, the care-free vibes and the warm inviting weather. This outfit is the perfect option for a warm summer day. Heck, given all the luxe elements you could even dress this up with high-heels and a clutch for a night out if you wanted to. I decided to keep things casual for my day of running errands around town. If you follow me on instagram then you probably know that my hubby and I just purchased our first home together. (eek!) I couldn't be more excited but I'm also super busy with new projects and a mile long to-do list. I am an avid high-heels lover but given our war zone at the new house I opted for cute and comfy sandals instead. They really play down this look and to me they embody the summer spirit.

What I'm Wearing

Chiffon Blouse- Le Tote- Available Here

Blue Vegan Leather Shorts- I'm Haute- Available Here

White Cross-Body Bag- I'm Haute- Available Here

White Buckle Sandals- Available Here

Gold Sunglasses- Louis Vuitton

My Latest Fall Fashion Obsession

The monochrome trend has been huge in fashion this year and is still a must have for Fall/Winter 2013. Black and white seem to be the must have colors for the season. Wear them solo for a chic tonal look or combine these classic hues for high-contrast drama with a timeless undertone. For even more drama I like to pair my black and white outfits with red accessories. Black and white ensembles work well with pretty much any colored accessory you could think of. Red is my favorite accent to black and white clothing because it is so vibrant and instantly adds a touch of sexy edge that still feels sophisticated. Below you will find some of my favorites fashion picks for creating a similar black, white and red outfit.

Black and White Leggings

Black & White Skull Leggings, Black & White Abstract Leggings, Fleece Lined Leggings

As I'm sure you already know, leggings are a wardrobe staple year-round and especially during fall and winter. I could practically live in leggings when it is cold outside because there is just something about cold weather that makes me want be in my pajamas all day... leggings are the next best option and way more fashionable. When it is extra chilly outside I will layer my leggings for extra warmth. I own a couple pairs of fleece lined leggings and they feel so amazing against my skin in the wintertime. Leggings can also help make your legs appear longer and leaner since they sit so close to the skin... for added effect put away those knee-high boots and reach for ankle-booties instead.

Miss New Bootie

1. Christian Louboutin Daf Bootie,  2. Kristin Cavallari Lavish Bootie,  3. Saint Laurent Bootie,  

4. Valentino Rain Boot,  5. Diane Von Furstenberg Zip-Trim Bootie,  6. Shoe Cult Impact Bootie.

Boots are everywhere in the fall and winter months... but red booties... red booties are only for the true fashionistas and fashion risk-takers of this world. You know what they say, "No risk, no reward." So go for it! Red booties are a statement shoe that you wont soon forget or regret. You can wear them with your monochomatic outifts and other neutrals like nudes and leopard print. Yes, leopard print is considered a neutral color these days and happens to be one of my faves! The perfect red bootie will also be your fave come holiday season! Add some festive color to your LBD or dress up jeans and a sweater for family time.

Red Alert: Handbags

Red Quilted Clutch, Red Quilted Handbag, Red Snakeskin Bowler Bag, Red Quilted Shoulder Bag.

Red handbags are eye catching and totally sexy! Carry your stuff in style this season with one of the above bags. These beautiful red handbags are on trend with their luxurious and animal friendly fabrics of faux snakeskin and quilted vegan leather. It is really hard to choose a favorite.

Top it Off!

Red Heart Necklace, Red Key Necklace, Red Triangle Necklace.

Quite possibly the easiest option for a statement accessory is a bold red bauble! Red accessories require little commitment and usually offer lower price points than say a pair of shoes or a handbag. If you're a little nervous about trying bright red heels or a vibrant red purse then ease into this brilliant color with a red necklace, single toned clothing (think all white or all black, etc) and matching red nail polish. 

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Purple Chiffon Blouse and Leopard Print Blazer

and pink hair, oh my!

When I first dyed my hair pink I felt rather limited by my wardrobe. I was afraid that color would clash with my bright pink locks so I stuck with all black outfits for the first few days. That didn't last very long! I love color, hence my colorful hair, so I've recently been experimenting with some different hues. I've found that I like how purples and blues look with my hair... and leopard print is the new black so that's always a safe "color". Haha. 

My purple chiffon blouse came in the mail from Le Tote on Tuesday. I've been thinking about what to wear it with since I received it. Just my luck, this beautiful blouse didn't look good with any of the options I was pairing it with in my head and now my bed is totally covered with clean discarded clothes. Tell me you do this too? My white skinny pants had just been washed so they were in a separate "to be hung up" pile on my bed, I slipped them on and then everything else fell into place. I love when that happens! If only it had happened sooner, I'd have less clothes to hang up later tonight... err tomorrow... ok, ok, Saturday! *don't judge me* To save yourself the mess, a good tip to remember when you're trying to make outfits from separates is that opposites attract. For the most part, you want to pair loose bottoms with tight tops and tight bottoms with loose tops. 

 My Rose Indien Mini Alma Bag doesn't match with much so I was super stoked when I saw the color of this Le Tote chiffon blouse! I swear the lighting in the Louis Vuitton store was deceiving because I remember my purse being more pink than purple. I guess Rose Indien just looks different under various types of lights because sometimes my purse even appears to be a deep red which it most certainly is not. It is a bit of a chameleon purse.

I have literally owned these leopard print heels for seven years! Leopard print never really goes out of style so I've held onto them and wear them at least a handful of times each year. They are a great and edgy alternative for nude heels and pair nicely with so many different outfits.

What I'm Wearing:

Purple Chiffon Blouse- aka the Adele Pleated Blouse by Le Tote

Leopard Print Blazer- I've had for ever

White Skinny Pants- I'm Haute- Available Here

Gold Octopus Necklace- I'm Haute- Available Here

Gold Studded Bracelet- I'm Haute- Available Here

Gold Logo Necklace- Chanel

Rose Indien Mini Alma Bag- Louis Vuitton

Leopard Print Heels- Delicious

I achieved my pink hair with Beyond the Zone Color Jamz, Party in Pink.

Pink Dress & Louis Vuitton Accessories

... but first some Le Tote 101

A couple weeks ago I entered a "Dogtober" fashion contest via instagram and was beyond ecstatic and shocked when I won! My prize included a 6 month membership to the new and brilliant Le Tote website and a treat for my puppy. The idea behind LeTote.com is simple yet completely genius. It is one of those ideas that leaves you thinking, "Wow, why didn't I think of that?!" 

Le Tote is the Netflix of the fashion world. For $49 a month you can have an unlimited amount of "Le Totes" sent to your doorstep. Each box contains three articles of clothing which can be anything from dresses to jackets to tops, as well as two accessories ranging from scarfs to jewelry. These items have been pre-selected by you and added to "your closet" via their website. This is great because you will only receive items that you choose, its an exciting surprise every time! Naturally, you can only have one box at a time. Once you wear everything in the box you throw it in the pre-paid and self-addressed envelope and drop it in the mail and patiently wait for your next Le Tote box to arrive! If you happen to fall completely in love with any of the items you can purchase them for keeps as well.

Here is my first outfit featuring Le Tote.

I loved the mod vibe to this colorblock shift dress but must admit that the fit was looser than I'm used to. I think that is how the style is meant to be but I felt like I was swimming in it so I tied my Louis Vuttion scarf around my waist for some definition. I had the ends of the scarf tucked in so that it looked like part of the dress but between working and eating lunch and then taking these pictures at the Boba Shop, I completely forgot to re-tuck them. I finished my look off with my favorite watch and my matching Louis Vuitton Heels and purse. Given my pink hair, this is a rather bright ensemble!

So far, my experience with Le Tote has been awesome! I'll keep you all updated with my new boxes and if you have any questions or comments please write them below.

What I'm Wearing:

Colorblock Shift Dress- Le Tote

Monogram Scarf Belt- Louis Vuitton

Sarah Multicolor Monogram Purse- Louis Vuitton

Multicolor Monogram Heels- Louis Vuitton

White and Gold Watch- Betsey Johnson

French Bulldog Themed Outfits

Outfits for Frenchie Lovers & Fashionistas

Outfit # 1

Manny the Frenchie "Hipster Manny" Tank -Available here

Black & White Skater Skirt- Available here

Red Quilted Crossbody Bag- Available here

Glasses- Nicole Miller

Lucky's Collar & Leash- Dylan's Candy Bar

Outfit #2

French Bulldog Peplum Blouse- Available here

Black Crochet Lace Shorts- Available here

Black & Gold Single Sole Heels- Available here

Fringe Hobo Bag- Available here

Black & Gold Bracelet- Available here

Lucky's Bowtie- stolen from his daddy's closet (shh!!)

Outfit #3

Sloppy Frenchie Tank- gift from a friend

Red Leopard Print Jeans- Available here

White Converse- Nordstroms

Black Woven Bag- Available here

Black Rubber & Rhinestone Watch- Available here

Outfit #4

Baby Frenchie Tank- H&M

Hot Pink Blazer- Available here

Black Sequin Shorts- Available here

Grey Tweed Bag- Available here

Hot Pink Platform Pumps- Available here

Lucky's Pink Leash- TJ Maxx

Like the above frenchie themed outfits? 

Watch the below video to see them in action... you'll also catch the star and inspiration for 

these outfits, my 5 year old french bulldog named Lucky. I'm one proud fur baby mommy!

Thanks for visiting! Your comments are greatly appreciated!

Majestic Dreams: Unicorn Dress & Flower Crown

My version of boho chic.

 This weekend the winds were crazy! I was supposed to go skydiving with my mom on Saturday but the winds were so bad that it got canceled. I was super scared about jumping and actually very relieved that I had at least one more day to live. I figured since it could be my last full day on earth I might as well look cute!

I met up with my mom for breakfast in the valley, it was super windy but almost 90 degrees out! This outfit was perfection. The flower crown (which I make and sell on my site here) kept my locks from flying all over the place and I brought a super light cardigan because when the winds would get to kickin' it was actually pretty chilly. The amazing unicorn dress I'm wearing is my latest obsession! I guess it's not even an actual unicorn but it kinda looks like one and definitely has the same magical vibe of a unicorn. Plus unicorn dress sounds a whole lot better than "magical hornless horse dress"- just sayin.

I got all of my accessories on sale. I found this amazing finger length rhinestone ring on the sale rack at H&M two weeks ago. Everything on sale was buy one get one free- twist my arm! So I got this ring and another finger length ring for a total of $5! I love deals! I got these black cat-eye sunglasses from the sale section as well, via Nasty Gal. I thought the bird embellishments were cool and unique and for $8 I thought they made a great addition to my eye wear collection. 

My shoes I've had forever. There used to be this discount shoe store by my house called footsies. You could buy one pair of shoes for $15, three pairs of shoes for $25 or six pairs of shoes for $40. It was a rather addictive store to say the least. Sadly, they've been out of business for quite some time now (can't imagine why with prices so low -sarcasm) but I still have a few jewels that I have hung onto over the years. These strappy white faux snakeskin heels are one of my favorites and I love how they tie in the flower crown and white horse- eh hem... unicorn. ;)

What I'm Wearing

"Majestic Dreams" Horse Print Dress- I'm Haute

Silver Spiked Cuff Bracelet- I'm Haute

Mint Cardigan- Papaya Outlet

White Strappy Faux Snakeskin Heels- I've had for 6-7 years

"Soar Shades" Black Cat-eye Sunglasses- Nasty Gal

Finger Length Rhinestone Ring- H&M
Black Lace Bralette- Wet Seal