Velvet Sunset

Happy Memorial Day weekend!! Its finally time to enjoy the outdoors this year.

This holiday weekend I decided to relax,go hiking,

and most importantly enjoy a few good barbecues!! 

Velvet can be a winter look to wear, but when I saw this lavender velvet at the fabric store

I knew I had to to have a cute short sleeve top made out of it.

I sewed this amazing short sleeve velvet blouse for my spring and summer wardrobe!

Its a nice light weight velvet and the color is incredible!!

Enjoy your 3 day weekend and Happy Friday!!

 

Velvet top: (My own Design)

Necklace: Charlotte Russe

Sunglasses: Rayban

Plaid Flannel: Shabbybabe

(Hair and makeup by me)

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Denim Couture

The landscapes of Ireland are so fairytale!! 

Every road and path looks like an old castle road. 

On this chilly morning in Ireland I just wasn't in the mood to put on a dress. 

Being that it was the day for boots and jeans I wanted to shoot this adorable denim bustier top! 

This is one of my own designs thats available on the Shabbybabe Etsy store. 

Its a fun piece! I love anything thats denim!

I sewed this leather beret to match. 

Surprisingly the bustier top truly fit the Medieval theme of the Irish landscape. 

I needed darker makeup for the shoot too.

I don't wear darker shades of lipstick enough as I should.

As I've mentioned before,

"Violetta" by MAC is one of my most favorite darker lipsticks.

Its not too dark and not too hot pink.

I highly suggest it if your looking for something fresh and colorful for a lipstick.

Hope your enjoying the month of April as much as I am.

Theres so much more to come in May,

that I'm so excited to share with you!

Denim Bustier top: Shabbybabe

Jeans: Guess

Boots: Jeffrey Campbell

Necklace: Charlotte Russe

Beret: (My own Creation)

(Hair and makeup by me)

Spring Break

How good does the beginning of March feel??!

 I thought the winter was never going to come to an end. 

Technically its still winter but the temperature has definitely gone up on the East Coast.

I've been in the mood for more beach! 

I find that fringe is such a fun little design detail in swimwear!

It gives a rock and roll edge to a plain bikini or one piece suit.

I decided to style this cute fringed bikini bottom with a cropped fringe tee I happen to have!

I love the olive green color of this tee.

Olive green and Army green have been my 2 favorite colors to wear lately.

I find that any neutral color like brown,beige or black matches Olive real well.

I love how this look came out! 

I try as hard as I can to turn my beach wear into a style statement.

It can be a challenge at times  considering theres not much to beach wear.

The official start of Spring is only a few weeks away! 

Have a happy and healthy spring break loves! 

Fringe Top : Shabbybabe

Bikini Bottom: Victorias Secret

Jewelry: Charlotte Russe

(Hair and makeup by me)

Jungle Fever

 I love to look a little tribal when I hit the beach!
A little bit of the non traditional is always refreshing when it comes to fashion. 

When picking out a swimsuit for myself, color is very important to me.. 

I'm not naturally olive in skin tone,
so I always need to be prepared for days when I'm a little paler. 

I find that colors like green,purple,and pink 

look great on my naturally fair skin skin if their a bit more neutral. 

I've had this army green swimsuit for almost 2 years now.

I love it because it has a jungle girl feel about it.

The swimsuit has halter straps that are little snake motifs.

Its so cute! 

I had this vintage silk tiered ruffle skirt that matched the exact shade of olive green as my bikini.

This skirt was such a great beach cover up! Its a bit short to wear every day,

but for the beach it was perfect!

I love the way the California sunset captured the colors in these photos.
Get out there and enjoy the beach! Summer is  way too short.

Bikini: Victorias Secret

Necklace: Charlotte Russe

Skirt: Shabbybabe

Keep your Hat On!

Happy May everyone!! Summers around the corner. 

As we know, Its all about staying cool in the late spring and summer. 

It wasn't until recently that I started wearing hats to keep the sun rays off of me.. 

While I was in California in September, it was so hot on the beaches! 

Sunscreen and shades just weren't enough to keep me cool.

 Luckily,I found the cutest little hat store in Haight/Ashbury in San Francisco! 

I went in to Goorin Bros. not knowing what I was going to find. 

I tried on a few hats and fell in love with this Floppy hat!

 Its pure wool and fits so perfectly!

I'm not a big spender,but I feel that when choosing a hat for your wardrobe,

 you should invest in something a little bit more expensive. 

A good quality hat will fit better, and last years!! 

I traveled all around Cali with this hat on and took it on the plane too.

 Even after storing it for almost a year in my closet it still fits and looks beautiful! 

I'd like to get at least one or 2 more hats..

Their so much fun to wear, and really make a statement!

This summer I'd love to show you even more unique looks using more bold hats!

Hat: Goorin Bros

Top: Free People

Jeans: Vintage

Jumpsuit: Shabbybabe

Jewelry: Charlotte Russe

(Hair and makeup by me)