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    The Ivory Dress

    Charlotte Russe Dress with Belt* (similar), Francesca’s Oxford Heels (old, but I love these more!), Stella & Dot Necklace, Charlotte Russe Watch*, Stella & Dot Renegade and Eden Bracelets, Stella & Dot Ring Holding on to what’s left of summer, like Mother Nature seems to be, a lightweight dress and chic updo helped get me […]

  • Cute and Comfy

    Charlotte Russe sweatshirt*, sweatpants* and sneakers* Style blogger? You bet. But I am also a college student—one who loves her cute and comfy sweatpants when hanging around my house or catching up on reading assignments. Finding balance between comfort and cuteness for a lounge look is easy with a few girly touches. I love adding hair […]

  • Bow Print Dress

    Francesca’s Dress, Express Flats, Stella & Dot Necklace and Bracelet, Charlotte Russe Watch*, Lilly Pulitzer Agenda With my Lilly agenda in hand, today I conquered the first day of class (and the extreme Iowa heat) in a bow print dress. Keeping with a feminine vibe and layering a jade statement piece atop this sweet dress added playfulness […]

  • Back to School

    Charlotte Russe dress*, blazer*, watch*, oxfords* and backpack*, Stella & Dot necklace Because I love dresses and buy them often, I utilize techniques to wear my favorites all year round. One of my go-tos is pairing a rich blazer over a floral sundress. This simple trick makes transitioning a summer wardrobe to a back-to-school one easy […]

  • Polka Dots

    Express Portofino blouse, Express shorts, Target Shoes (similar), Stella & Dot Renegade bracelet, Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie I have a mild obsession with polka dots—there, I said it. My closet is filled with a variety of blouses, sweaters and dresses with this classic pattern. This stylish print is adorably feminine and is definitely one […]

  • A Clear Complexion

    I absolutely love this Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer. My skin can be temperamental and my oily complexion often leads to breakouts. This unique formula not only contains total soy complex to nourish skin, it also harnesses the power of salicylic acid to help clear blemishes, prevent breakouts and even out the skin tone. This […]

  • Summer-Ready Braid Waves

    From the beach to the beach house party, braid waves are a perfect hair chameleon for summer. Simple to achieve, gentile on hair and ultra-stylish—these waves are definitely a go-to. Follow these steps to create sexy beach waves. Step 1 & 2: Start with towel-dried hair; spray a de-tangler throughout to prepare for combing. Step […]

  • A Statement Piece for Your Style

    Doll up a plain tee or a sexy LBD with one of these statement necklaces from Stella & Dot—a bold necklace adds pizzazz to any look. EDGY “Zabala Necklace” $248 This limited-edition piece is certifiably daring when paired with a print blouse. SOPHISTICATED “Jolie Necklace” $79 Embrace the Pantone Color of the Year with this […]

  • How to Contour

    Contouring is a makeup technique used to define and enhance a face’s natural features—not only will this look create the perfect glow for summer, it will also slim your face — who doesn’t want that? Follow this contouring routine for radiant, slim-tastic perfection. Products Used: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer + Treatment […]

  • Crushing on Rachel Zoe

    I love Rachel Zoe. Plain and simple. When I saw her tweet: “Just released the lookbook for my nautical-inspired Resort ’14 collection—what do you guys think?” I became embarrassingly excited, clicked on the link, and what do you know? A simply fabulous line awaited. So what do I love about this collection? What don’t I love about […]