Summer Style Solstice

Time to break my blog out of it's long hibernation. It's been a while since i've updated but i'm back in full swing with my Summer fashion haul to kick start it! If you haven't already caught a glimpse of my latest Summer shopping haul on my channel- here are some stills and details about a few of my favorite items of the haul.

Cream Romper c/o Sheinside.com

MKL Collective, The Beginning Bodice in Taupe c/o MissKL, Obey, The Hartman M65 Contrast Sleeve Jacket c/o MissKL

Material Girl Romper Macy's

Blaque Market, The New Values Romper in White c/o MissKL

White skort c/o ahaishopping

If you want to watch to see what other items i picked up, check out my video here: Summer Fashion Haul

DIY Studs & Embellishments

I've been coveting this trend thats been going around and i finally decided to put on my crafty pants to stud and embellish a few basic pieces out of the closet. Good news is i ended up saving my wallet on this project with inexpensive materials found at the craft store and an old forgotten sweatshirt ($10) from Wal-Mart along with a thrifted camo jacket ($5, in the video i accidentally said $3- forgive me).

Speaking of the video, you can watch it here :

Inspiration:

1. Zara Applique collar blouse $79

2. Zara Camouflage Short &79

3. Zara Mohair sweater embellished sleeves $129

DIY

The Knitty Gritty

Although i am not a fan of the dropping temperatures and the slow realization that winter is near- there is something i completely love about crawling into a big, billowy, knit sweater. People always wonder why i prefer over sized knits for my petite build but honestly how can you not like feeling like you are wearing a cozy blanket around? I'll take two! Its one of the things i look forward to with colder weather. 

Thrift Seeker

Every now and then i'll need to get my thrifting fix. There's just something about thrifting for vintage and one of a kind goods that is incredibly satisfying. I have grown a lot from my days of weary thrift shopping. You have to look at everything creatively and with an open mind- lots of things can be tweaked to fit or made into something totally new! I mostly see my trips to the thrift store as new adventures.

So i decided to lug my camera along with me on one of my trips to share some unique and fabulous finds! 

Vintage dresses

Hi Amy from Tattertales! :)

Vintage Hermes? Could it be?

Brocade Jacket for $7.99!

Vintage clutches are my favorite! This is a gorgeous color 

DIY Studded Camo Jacket

I mentioned in a previous post that i was one day going to get my hands on a funky camo jacket for Fall and like a sign of fate i went thrifting one day and came across this gem. It was meant for me and meant for the perfect DIY!

Studded Camo Jacket DIY

Materials needed:
1. Camo Jacket
2. Studs (i used cones & pyramid studs)
3. Scissors
4. Pliers
5. Patience

It's pretty simple, just stud where you'd like on the Jacket and you can always look up pictures for inspiration. I didn't want to go on a studding frenzy so i did the collar tips as well as the shoulders. Studding just those areas took me about 45 mins. that's why i say, you've got to be somewhat patient for this project cause your hands will start to hurt after a bit of studding. OOTD with this jacket is soon to come. Happy studding!

(it maybe a tad roughed up but it gives it character <3 esp. after 5+ washes)

Zara September 2012 LookBook Favorites

[pictures courtesy of Zara.com]

I love the combination of textures and materials for this Fall and Zara does not disappoint per usual with their current selection of jackets. Can we all agree the best thing about Fall is jackets!? I don't know how else to put it but...i need that last jacket in my life or i don't want to exist!

OOTD: Off the shoulder

Off the shoulder top: Tobi.com

Mint green leggings: H&M

Sunnies: F21

Wristlet: Heartbreaker

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: H&M

Wooden Cuff: F21

Cross ring: Heartbreaker

Cream chain: Target

Locket: H&M

Feather chain: F21

Camo Calling

I'm back from my mini birthday vacation to Chicago! I had an amazing time and can't wait to share my pictures and stories about my trip. I think for once in my life i was not packed well for this trip! I am guilty of excessively packing anytime i need to put things in a suitcase. Its like a guilty conscious and i just don't feel good about leaving anything behind, i have a ridiculous way of thinking.

With that said, i thought i would restrain myself from unloading my entire wardrobe's contents into my ONE allotted suitcase SHARED with my boyfriend. I packed about 4 outfits, many of which were basic essentials and one "night" outfit for my birthday dinner. To my surprise the most important piece of clothing i regretfully forgot to bring along was a light jacket.

I don't know where my common sense went when i knew the "windy city' was the "windy city" for a reason and didn't pack any type of jacket, cover up or sleeves at the very least. I've been too spoiled with the unbelievably beautiful summer weather at home. Never less i knew i would be shopping relentlessly so i made it a mission to find me a jacket! (Pictures and shopping haul coming soon!)

Jackets i wanted and jackets i found! And now i'm overcome with this obsession with a come back trend of the classic camo print military style jackets i saw every which way i turned. I know, camo walks on a fine line and usually i wouldn't dare mess with it but i actually love the edgy style it adds to any thing you can imagine pairing it with. Camo is the new black? Maybe not, yet.

Savoring the summer

I can't believe it's AUGUST! Not only that but my birthday is just a week away! Although i am excited to indulge in celebration- it also makes me a little bit sad to get another year older and to know that soon, summer will come to an end again. This summer i have to admit i've been on the lazy side and have found comfort in reaching for an easy t-shirt and denim shorts but now and again, to spruce things up i know i can rely on some of my favorite classic pieces like a light blouse and cute detailed shorts. These are a few pieces i am currently obsessing over- not to mention this is an easy and chic look to pull off for day to night.

Skull Bouse, Love Culture

Scallop shorts, H&M

Marc Jacobs Satchel, Nordstrom

Shoes, ASOS
(All) Bracelets, H&M

Michael Kors Watch, Macy's