Embroidered Oaxacan Vibes

Embroidered loose cotton dresses are the best way to spend these last few weeks of summer.. 

I think Embroidered Mexican Oaxacan Dresses
 are some of the most comfortable dresses to wear!
They simply slip over the head and are usually made of cotton.
Oaxacan dresses are very timeless pieces to wear 

Whats so great about these dresses is that each one is a work of art! 

They've all been hand embroidered in Mexico, and the colors are so rich!! 

They really have no specific period in history as to when they were popular. 

I think these dresses would be ideal to wear to a Festival, or Party.

Their awesome for the clothing collector as well.

 I love to add a few pieces of

 turquoise and silver to give it that Southwestern Boho feel.
I can't imagine how many hours of work that goes into creating each dress.
 As a matter of fact, Embroidered Oaxacan dresses have inspired me to learn how to embroider!
I'd love to keep seeing more of these handcrafted bohemian dresses in the industry!
Its great to know that some of that hand craftsmanship still exists in fashion today.

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Dress: Shabbybabe

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Leather Bag: Shabbybabe

Bracelets and Rings: Personal Collection

My Everyday Look

During the dog days of summer there are days when I just want to kick back and be comfortable. 

When I go to work I throw my hair up in a messy bun, and dress in very loose clothes.. 

I do a ton of work at the computer for a living, mostly with photography…

 It takes hours to edit photos but I love it!!! 

For a job where you sit for hours I find that big loose dresses always work the best!!! 

I found this incredible embroidered boho dress at shabbybabe. Its awesome!! 

It has a beautiful ruffled hem, and embroidered abstract floral designs. 

I accessorized it with my favorite bag! 

I bought this leather backpack from

 The leather store on Etsy and Its one of the most beautiful purses I've ever owned!! 

It has lots of room for almost anything, and its high quality leather.

I can fit my I pad,lunch,water bottles, and a makeup bag all in this one backpack.

 The best part is,is that its a light brown color that matches anything! 

To finish up this look I threw on my new pair of Gladiator sandals! 

I bought these gladiator sandals off of Amazon.com 

They fit perfectly!

 I know with gladiator sandals if the straps aren't tight enough it can become a problem. 

 The straps on these sandals are adjustable 

so you can customize the fit to whatever your needs are.  

This is pretty much how I dress for work everyday!

 Its a fast, easy, and very stylish everyday look! 

Dress: Shabbybabe

Leather Backpack: The Leather Store on Etsy

Gladiator Sandals: Amazon

Choker: Child of Wild

Bracelets and Rings: Personal Collection 

Red & Paisley

Paisley has to be one of my favorite prints!!! 

I feel that its one of those designs that you either love it or hate it.

 So much vintage clothing and vintage inspired clothing have the signature paisley design.. 

I think if you wear it in moderation and your not covered head to toe in paisley it looks awesome. 

This dress is a vintage AJ Barry design.

 Its gorgeous!! The fit is perfect, and its made out of a rayon,so while shooting this dress I was so comfortable! 

I adore the scoop neckline and the high waisted design. 

This is a great vintage boho dress that could be worn anywhere! 

The red color is beautiful and I love the small floral print.

 Not very often do we find clothes that make us feel beautiful. 

This dress made me feel like a goddess while wearing it! 

I didn't wanna take it off for the rest of the day, 

and I received so many compliments on it!

 I'm looking forward to shooting even more of these bohemian maxi dresses in the future! 

Their rich in color,design,and texture.. 

Dress: Shabbybabe

Necklace: Charlotte Russe

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Rings and Bracelets: Personal Collection

Boho Butterfly

Its so important to be able to breathe and feel comfortable in our summer clothes!

 I went on a beautiful stroll last weekend

 through a meadow and forest on top of a mountain and boy was it hot!

 I was so lucky to be wearing a rayon dress that day.

 I feel like the best fibers to wear in the summer months are cotton & rayon. 

The natural fibers are breathable, 

and when wearing a dress like this one,

 your left feeling comfy and loose throughout the day like a boho butterfly.

 I don't know about you but I can't live without my 5 or 6 rayon maxi dresses for the summer. 

Their great for pretty much every occasion like

Barbeque's,a trip to the beach,a walk in the park, and even a sunset picnic in the meadow. 

This boho maxi dress from shabbybabe is so comfortable.

 It has pleated skirting, and buttons down the front…

 I love to unbutton the first few buttons in the front near the hem for added comfort. 

This dress was great to hike in, to picnic in, and to run errands in.

 I always try to dress up as much as I can when the weathers warm. 

Where I come from the winters are brutal.

 I'm stuck in sweaters and jeans for 6 months at a time.

 I'm making the most of whats left of the summer, and dressing like a boho butterfly everyday.

I'm definitely not looking forward to the cold weather in November through March.

Dress: Shabbybabe

Necklace: Charlotte Russe

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Bracelets and Rings: Personal Collection

(Hair and makeup by me)

Gypsy Pirate

If your like me and you LOVE the beach, 

your probably always in search of different bikini coverups.

 I feel like one of the greatest challenges of having a perfect beach wardrobe,

 is finding cute and high style bikini coverups to throw on over your bikini. 

I get so tired of the mainstream mass market styles. 

When I go to the beach I want to look like a gypsy! Lol

I found this awesome tunic top/ vintage mini dress from shabbybabe

Its has a crochet top with small mirrored accents. 

The vintage tunic flares out and has a shredded texture.

 I love it!! Its like something a gypsy pirate would wear on the shore haha. 

This shade of green goes great with a long coral colored boho necklace,
which I took out of my vintage jewelry collection

Its a great outfit for strolling the beach barefoot on a sunset evening.

Soul on Fire

Shades of orange and yellow remind us of sunsets,fire,and heat.. 

They are the colors of love and celebration..

I instantly fell in love with this dress from shabbybabe when I saw it for the first time!!! 

The bodice has orange lace with corset like lacing going down the front..

Then the dress flares out into this beautiful full skirt design that I love! 

When you put this gypsy dress on you instantly feel like a bohemian goddess! 

I can't explain it,but big full boho dresses always make you feel beautiful and powerful!

 I accessorized the dress with a boho leather conch belt from shabbybabe, and these Jeffrey Campbell boho boots from Free People.

 Go through your closet throw on a beautiful dress and set your soul on fire!