24 Hours in Monaco // Style Watch No. 3

 
    Ah a city full of beautiful things, I've promised myself that I'll go one day. The mile-long city is known for its luxurious lifestyle and active royal family. The Grimaldi's have run not only the principality since 1297, they've slowly taken over the fashion world. With A-Listers around every corner, it's easy to see how difficult it would be to stand out. These royals have done it impeccably, the elegance is just unbelievable. 

    No. 1 on my list is just the most beautiful and stylish woman that I think I've ever seen. Beatrice Borromeo is an Italian heiress who married Pierre Casiraghi, the son of Princess Caroline. Beatrice is the daughter of the Count of Arona in Italy and her worldliness really shows through her work and her fashion sense. 

her wedding day

out and about

    Charlotte Casiraghi is a powerful woman in Europe, as the second child of Caroline, Princess of Monaco, she has contributed so much to the world of fashion and equestrian worlds. She is the face of Gucci and has a beautiful baby boy named Raphael.

front row at a Chanel show in 2007

Ad campaign for Gucci

    The girl who is going to sweep the nation, I am sure of it. Her name is Pauline Ducruet and she was a Junior Olympic diver. Now at the age of 22, she is becoming an influential stylist and is currently studying a FOURTH language. Wow, you go girl. She has also been working in junction with her mother (Princess Stephanie of Monaco) on the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo

    Well, there you have 'em, the style icons that I like to keep my eye on. I think a wealthy European principality is definitely at an advantage as far as branding and shows go, but we can always take inspiration right? From the younger generations to their parents, the House of Grimaldi does fashion in a very luxurious and sophisticated way. My favorite look out of all of these would for sure be Beatrice's wedding gown, its simplicity and elegance just puts me at peace. And of course, she looks beautiful too. Hope you liked it, and thanks for stopping by!

New Years 2015 // #ootd6

     Happy New Years Eve everyone!!! I hope everybody has fun plans for tonight and I also hope that all is safe. I am definitely excited for 2016, there's many things to come that I am looking forward to. Let me know some of your New Years Resolutions down in the comments below! AH I'm so excited :)

xoxo,

Girls Night Out // #ootd5

    Last night, I went out to celebrate a girl's belated birthday with a couple of my friends. We just got together for a quick dessert and presents, which was nice since we never have time to get together when we are all at school. The weather here is ANYTHING but winter-like. It's been warm during the day with a tiny bit of a chill at night. So I wore a long sleeve to keep me toasty, tucked into a white lace mini. I also pulled my hair into a simple three-strand side braid to keep it out of my face. Paired all that with my usual watch, long earrings and light shoes and I was good to go! I'd recommend this for any casual get-together when the weather is mild. Let me know what you think!

xoxo,

Oyster Roast #ootd4

    Forgive the late morning post, but I was up quite late on account of the occasion in question :). Last night, one of my neighbors down the street hosted her annual New Years Oyster Roast and my parents and I wanted to go make an appearance and maybe see some old friends. Believe it or not, I saw one of my elementary school teachers! I got to talk to her and catch up, tell her how school is going now. It was so nice to see her as well as some parents of kids that I used to be friends with when I was little. I was already wearing this nice black tee and it was so comfortable that I decided to dress it up with a jean mini skirt and my black blazer. It came down to choosing a pair of shoes and accessories I went with my pale green Sole Societys and my staple Michael Kors tan messenger bag. My hair was rather frizzy so I swept it into a side ponytail. I received a bunch of compliments and I was surprised because of how easy this look was to put together! 

Hope this gives some inspiration! xoxo,

Christmas 2015 // #ootd3

    This is my absolute favorite outfit for this winter season and I wanted to wear it today for Christmas. These shoes were a fall buy but I've worn them for almost every special occasion since then. The scarf was a present and I love it so much, it's the warmest I've ever had and it goes with everything. I love how this outfit makes me feel, it's so comfortable and cute. I linked the pieces down below if you wanted to look them up. Let me know if you have any of them in the comments section below!

Kimchi Blue red mini dress // Sam Edelman Heels // MICHAEL Michael Kors messenger bag // Altar'd State Earrings  // Urban Outfitters Scarf // Chanel lipstick // LORAC lip gloss

Merry Christmas! 

xoxo, 

Holiday Shopping #ootd2

   You would not believe this girl I saw, oh my goodness. I was walking and she caught my eye like a beautiful piece of artwork, just the way she was dressed, her hair, everything! Sometimes I see those people, the ones that I think should be appreciated for HOW INCREDIBLE THEY LOOK. It's not like this girl was drop-dead gorgeous or anything, but she carried herself like the highest paid supermodel in the world and that makes me happy. I think beauty is as much about self confidence as anything else. Something makes me think this girl would look stunning wearing a paper bag. In the 30 seconds that she was in my life, she reminded me how important presenting yourself is. This young woman was something special and I'm commemorating her by saving her beautiful outfit here on U.  

    After putting this together I want to get EVERY PART of it to wear. At least the boots though, oh lordy, are they gorgeous or not? How about you all, have you ever seen someone who just took your breath away? Let me know!

xoxo,

Get in Shape // Staying Stylish and Having Fun!

 
    Wether it is the lack of time, location or ANYTHING we all have made excuses why not to work out at some point in our lives. The fact of the matter is that exercise not only helps muscles, but it tones you skin, makes you think faster and gives you endorphins (which make you happy, haha thank you lululemon). As much as the gym can be a dreaded place, I'm here with a collection of tips and tricks that will help you look your best while enjoy your workout.

    First off.... HAIR! It's always in the way and it's almost impossible to vary in style if you are just trying to get it out of your face. Since having your hair down and flying everywhere is not an option, these are a few of my favorite ways to spruce up a boring old ponytail or bun.

        

   Though some of these might look tricky, all you really need to know is how to French or Dutch braid! These hairstyles are sure to get a huge amount of compliments and second glances.

    Now moving on to what really gets noticed.... Clothes. For most people, gym clothes are just a t-shirt and running shorts, whatever can afford to get sweaty. Normally these shirts are heavy and unbreathable, making the heat hardly bearable. If you want something that will feel lighter and let in more air, tank-tops are the way to go! Find some tanks with lower cut sides, or fun, strappy backs. These features make your shirt stand out from the crowd at the same time as making you more comfortable. If you aren't comfortable with too much skin showing, another fun option is to go bold with colors or prints. Something bright will be more likely to make you feel fresh. Fun sports bras are also a great way to spruce up and outfit.

These are some of my favorite looks from Anthropologie's new collection.

    One of the biggest points I have to make for this is that shoes are everything. I was given a beautiful pair of sneakers for Christmas and I have barely taken them off! They are so stylish that I wear them out on the town. Mine are Adidas and one of my closest friends has a pair of gorgeous New Balances, we both are so obsessed. And let me tell you, if you have exercise shoes that you can wear outside the gym, you have hit the jackpot! This means that they are versatile enough to be useful and stylish, and that's ultimate goal isn't it? ;) 

     Well, I hope you take something valuable from this, I've actually been working on this post to motivate myself to get up off my lazy bum so I promise you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. If you have any tips or tricks to have fun or stay stylish at the gym, please let me know in the comments below :) Thank you for stopping by!

xoxo,

Arts Market #ootd1

    Hello everyone! I know, it's been an embarrassingly long time since my last post but I promise, I have an excuse: finals. YES, I know, shocking. But now I'm free, I have two and half, heavenly weeks to myself. I'm also excited because now that I'm actually going places and it's winter, I can wear my FAVORITE season of clothes. Break out the scarves my friends because it's winter vacation.
    
    Today I went to a local Arts/Farmers' Market and it's been probably the coldest day yet. My goal for the next few months is not to let the cold force me into sweatpants to stay warm. I've been shopping multiple times recently and I've stocked up on some really nice pieces that I'm just starting to wear. One of my favorites is a black blazer from H&M that I can wear over literally ANYTHING. It's my first nice jacket like that and I'm so excited because it's such a statement. 

    Since dark colors ruled today, I opted for my bright red beanie for a pop of color and festiveness... festivity..? Anyway, I feel like it really pulled the darks together and definitely drew some attention away from my lazy day hair. This outfit was great to go out casually and it definitely kept me warm throughout the day.

Anyone have a favorite cold weather outfit? Let me know in comments below! 
xoxo,

It's Fall Again...

... and I am SO EXCITED!!! In Florida, it's a rare and cherished occasion when the temperature changes and fall arrives before January. Ironically, while I cannot stand the heat, I have always lived here. So you can imagine, I am ecstatic at this early season change for the chance to break out my fall favorites... :)

Nails

• For one, I always love dark nails, no matter what time of year (oops haha) I will most likely be wearing a dark color. I don't really know why, I just think it looks better on my tan skin tone. Either extremely dark or extremely light, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. When I say that I want a green nail polish, I mean that I want a green that's one step away from black. I have this INCREDIBLE army green from Urban Outfitters, given to me by a friend as a birthday present. The one pictured isn't the exact shade, but it's close. I don't think UO has my color anymore. :/

• Well, I normally do my own nails so.... let's just say that "nail art" is kept to a minimum. I do envy those girls though, the ones who post all over Instagram those cute negative space or water marbled manis. Ignoring my artistic handicap, here are a few things I wish I could do for fall: 
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Clothes

• Can we just take a moment..... Ahhhh. Seeing these things just brings serenity to my mind... This morning I woke up and tossed around a few minutes, when I threw my blanket off and felt the crisp air I thought "HALLELUJAH" and jumped out of bed to pick out my first outfit of fall. I am in love...

Food and Drink

• As you probably noticed, coffee related objects dominate. Well, it's true, I think I am addicted to my hot drinks. You name it, tea, coffee, hot cocoa.... Mmmmm. That's probably why I love the cold so much, I have a valid reason to drink so much. :) My mug collection isn't super expansive, but I hope to change that for this season. 

    What's your favorite holiday? Are you a fall freak like me?? Either way, I hope you have a fantastic weekend and enjoy the chill in the air. <3,

Festival LookBook 2015

Daily Finds No.1

April Favorites!! // Style and Sun

    Happy Saturday! Today I am so excited to bring you another seasonal post that I have been piecing together for a while now. I am on a four day weekend and I am so happy that I finally have the time to finish a lot of half-done posts. 

    It's Easter weekend! and I love spring so this is a perfect opportunity to squeeze in some Easter cuteness. I saw these cupcakes first when I received one of my weekly emails from Yummy and I just couldn't resist! The charming little ears are a perfect tribute to this rabbit-run holiday. Although baking isn't really one of my fortés, I am determined to at least give these adorable little guys a chance. I am going to give it a try right now! 

     What would a spring favorites collection be without some nail polish? I love polish anytime of the year, but the colors that come out during these months... Mmmmm..

1. Givenchy nail polish 

2. Chanel nail polish 

3. Christian Dior nail polish

4. Dolce Gabbana bright nail polish

5. Yves Saint Laurent nail polish 

6. Tom Ford nail polish

7. Opi nail polish 

8. Chanel nail polish 

9. Dolce Gabbana bright nail polish

10. Butter London nail polish 

11. Burberry nail polish 

12. Givenchy nail polish 

    Since it is officially spring in Florida, I have been searching for ANY way to stay cool. I found that lace was a perfect cheat to wear "less" clothes, since it has all of those little holes in it, it's like there is some kind of ventilation.haha

1. Saloni embroidered lace top 

2. Lace crop tank

3. Black tee

4. Pink lace tank

5. Vero Moda black boatneck shirt

    I absolutely loooove pastel pink shoes, and I know most of these are a bit too outrageous for my style, but they were so pretty that I couldn't help myself.

1.River Island leather pumps

2. Monsoon wedding pumps 

3.Jessica Simpson stilettos shoes 

4.Charlotte russe booties 

5.Christian Louboutin red sole shoes

6.Call it SPRING shoes  

7.Gianvito Rossi lace-up heel sandals 

8.Peep-toe pumps

9.Gianvito Rossi heels & pumps 

    Whenever I think of these lipsticks I get so excited. I am saving up to get number five on this list. The other colors are so beautiful that I can hardly resist, but due to some financial setbacks :), I have to chose.

1. Chanel lipstick in Cocou

2.Chanel lipstick in Rêverie Parisienne 

3.Chanel lipstick in La Facinante

4.Chanel lipstick in La Favorite 

5.Chanel shiny lipstick in Interlude

     There are so many things that deserve to make this list, it's so hard to decide! Do you agree with my April picks? Is there anything huge that I missed? Let me know in the comments below. I would love to hear your ideas! 

Credits

cupcake picture courtesy of Yummly

collages created through Polyvore