LITTLE BLUE DRESS

Outfit details: Dress: French Connection / Shoes: Aldo (similar) / Clutch: (old) / Jewelry: House of Harlow: Necklace, Bracelet, Ring / Watch: Invicta

I am becoming so much better at shopping my closet, I no longer feel the need to purchase a new dress for every special occasion, instead I look to my closet and wear the dresses I've only worn once, and sometimes have never worn. The great thing about shopping your closet is that you get to style things differently and I am really enjoying that at the moment.

My husband and I went out to dinner Valentines night and I decided to wear this French Connection dress, I wore to a Pitbull concert in Miami in 2012. I am so happy I wore it again, because I remember falling in love with it the moment I saw it on the rack at the store.  I have a thing for shoulder pads (my great grandma was a believer in all things shoulder pads :-) ), and that's one of the reasons why I love this dress so much.

I hope you're all having a great start of the week. I have also decided to join twitter feel free to follow if you'd like and I am also on Instagram and Facebook xoxo

ISLAND STYLE: LIGHT & BREEZY

Outfit details: Dress: H&M / Shoes: Aldo (similar) / Handbag: Angela & Roi (here and here) / Sunglasses: Versace / Necklace: Poshmark via All4designer / Watch: Invicta / Bracelet: Alex and Ani & gift

This is another cool outfit I wore while I was in Grenada. Even though it was very hot that day it was also very windy, which made the heat a bit more bearable. I love this chiffon dress/tunic because it is perfect for the heat. It is quite see through, which I believe is more appropriate for the beach, so I wore a slip underneath, belted it and paired it with my favorite pair of wedge sandals and this gorgeous bubble necklace I purchased via Poshmark. It is also the one day I decided to flat iron my hair. I hope you all have a beautiful, relaxing weekend.

MIXED STRIPE

Outfit details: Dress: Express - sold out (love THIS) / Shoes: Aldo (similar) / Necklace: via Poshmark / Handbag: Coach / Sunglasses: Coach

This mixed stripe drop shoulder slub dress from Express is everything one needs in a perfect little "island dress." The band of color blocking, mixed stripes, three quarter sleeves and lightweight cotton material makes this dress an easy and very comfortable option for the heat. When I spotted it at the Express store, I wasn't too sure about the fit and since I hate trying on clothes I didn't listen to my mom and only bought one color; a decision I am regretting.

This is another outfit I wore while I was in Grenada. It is quite possibly one of the most comfortable dresses I own. Now I will begin to stalk poshmark or ebay in hopes of finding another color, since it's sold out.

I paired it with my favorite pair of wedge sandals from Aldo and this beautiful necklace I purchased from one of my favorite Poshmark sellers All4designer. Her closet is AMAZING and she has beautiful statement necklaces. I got so many compliments on this necklace and I can't stop wearing it!

DOUBLE FLOUNCE

I love a well fitted pencil skirt and in this instance, this one is quite possible one of my favorites! What makes it even more special is the fact that it's one of a kind. It was given to me by a friend of my Mom who is an incredible designer. The tiny shimmer in the material, the lavender ribbon, the double layer flounce, all come together to make it quite possibly the sexiest pencil skirt I own. It is definitely my go to skirt, when I'm trying to make a statement.

Outfit details: Shirt: H&M (Similar) / Skirt: Lynne Larson (Similar here and here) / Shoes: Aldo Sperow (currently on sale)

Photos by Marlon

STRIPES AND POLKA DOTS

Most people shy away from pairing contrasting prints for fear they'll look crazy, but I'm sure by now you guys have figured out that I never shy away from prints or pairing them. I love experimenting with my looks and to tell you the truth, I never really think that things can't go together, because I believe one can always find a way to make things work. There is something beautiful about a nicely tailored striped shirt, and the vertical stripes on this shirt is actually quite small so it added a nice touch to this black and white clustered polka dot full skirt. Strangely I have a tendency to always pair stripes and polka dots together  (I'll give you guys another look at the pairing in a future post).  I have a great love for polka dots and stripes and I take them as they come, whether it's a dress, shirt, pants, skirt, anything and definitely any size!

Don't be afraid to experiment with contrasting prints, because when done right you will definitely stand out and we're all about making a statement aren't we? Have you guys paired contrasting prints before? Tell me about your favourite combo.

Outfit details: Shirt: HM Similar / Skirt: Forever 21 Similar / Belt: Aldo Similar / Shoes: Steve Madden Similar / Handbag: Aldo (old) alternative / Watch: Invicta Love this one / Opal necklace and earrings: Gift from my husband

Photos by Marlon

STRIPES

I am a HUGE stripes lover and I absolutely love, love, love this dress! Last July when I visited my Mama in New York this dress was hanging in her closet begging to be worn, so I decided to help her clean out a little bit, by taking it with me :-)  and because it's a little big I always belt it. I can honestly live in this dress. I have dressed it up with wedges and pumps and dressed down with flat, loafers and sandals. This morning while trying to decide on something to wear, I reached for this dress and was originally going to wear it with wedges but I was too sore (crazy kickboxing class) so I settled for my trusty loafer style flats.

   New York, last July with Target nude flats, Forever 21 headband and Louis Vuitton handbag stolen  borrowed from my Mom.

Outfit details: Dress: H&M Similar  LOVE this one / Flats: Target (On sale at the moment) / Handbag: Aldo alternative / Sunglasses: My husband's Ray-Ban / Gold Necklace: Gift from my Husband / Watch: Invicta Angel

Photos by Marlon