Fashion: Festival Fashion

Hi lovelies! Its Carlinn here from Superficialgirls and I am getting ready for the festival season! Get out your cut-offs and maxi dresses, your boots and flower crowns and be ready for some seriously chic music festival style. Its your chance to be quirky and let your personal style show so be creative!

I love the mix of floaty feminine dresses paired with utility jackets and boots and if you always wanted to wear tie dye, now is your chance. Online you will find loads of stores with dedicated festival wear sections so you don't have an excuse not to go wild.

Here are some festival outfit essentials:

1. Funky sunglasses like these round ones from Asos

2. Denim shorts are always a go to when the weather is hot, we love ones with a bit of color from J Brand

3. Pile your arms with bracelets and let them jingle while you dance for a festival feel

4. Floral headbands make a statement and people might even mistake you for Lana del Rey

5. Flat booties are essential for dancing in the dirt!

 

Images via Pinterest

-post by carlinn


 

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Anine Bing is in the House

I can't tell you how many times I've searched for the perfect pair of leather pants.  Ones that would make me feel like Joan Jett & a bit of a BAD-ASS on days I feel like crap. I came across my all-time favorite pair from Balmain (which Kate Moss always wears) and I got soo excited! The excitement didn't last long when I saw the price tag, gulp. Hopes were dashed. Then, a few weeks ago.... I found a pair that looked quite similar, by Anine Bing. Let's just say I fell in love.

So.... I saved up & was able to get the Anine Bing leather pants. The price is still a bit steep, but good quality leather pants don't come cheap. I mean even the zippers are big & sturdy, love them. Call me CRAZY, but leather pants are a must in any wardrobe. 

Do you own a pair of leather pants? Do you wear them casually or just on dress-up days? 

images above via:

 passions for fashions /  sincerely jules / blogg mama

pants/anine bing

striped top/asos

clutch/shopbop

shoes/alice + olivia

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Fashion: Black + White Trend

Hi everyone!  It's Kat from With Love From Kat.  I hope you're all enjoying my fashion posts!  This week I wanted to get back to basics and talk about wearing black and white.  This color combo is classic, flattering, and chic.  

If you're ever stumped on what to wear - resort to a simple black and white ensemble.  I love how style icon Poppy Delevigne added a bright pink clutch to her outfit - such a fun pop of color.  Get their look and update your wardrobe with these versatile pieces.

1.  Zara coat

2.  Prada cat eye sunnies

3.  BCBG Max Azria clutch

4.  Maje cuff 
or similar here.

5.  Pour La Victoire booties

-post by kat tanita

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Fashion: Neon is Back?

Hi everyone, its Carlinn here with some bright neon fashion inspiration! Neon is a trend that is definitely not ready to bow out yet and we are so glad. Its going from strength to strength and we are seeing it paired with neutrals to add a splash of color, with structured pieces to add some flair and by itself for a sun soaked day look.

My favorite ways to wear this look is with accessories (think big bold statement necklaces) and bright nail colors. This way you can update your wardrobe for less and make any outfit fun.

                 Do you love or loathe this eye catching trend?

1.Neon green beanie from Topshop   2.Essie lights   3.Fluorescent lace dress from Topshop  4.Kate Spade wallet   5.Kate Spade watch

Images via Viva luxury & Pinterest 



-post by carlinn meyer 

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Fashion: Burgundy

Hey guys! Jocelyn here. Fall is officially upon us and I have been having fun putting my wardrobe together. I've noticed that Burgundy is definitely the it color of the season and can't get enough of it. It's been everywhere it seems. I actually tend to come back to this color year after year. It's a great alternative to a neutral and compliments all skin tones.
 

Check out some of my favorite Burgundy finds. Hope you guys have as much fun shopping as I did putting this together.
 

H&M ad | Co-Lab purse | Rag & Bone knit sweater | 3 Custom Color Lipstick | Deborah Lippmann nail polish | Aurelie Bidermann bracelet | Banana Republic hat | 3.1 Phillip Lim blouse

-post by jocelyn sanchez

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DIY: How To Dye Jeans

Happy Monday!!  It's Anna here, How's everyone?? Today I'm sharing a little Rit dye DIY. If you've never used it before, don't worry... this was my very 1st time working with it, and it wasn't difficult. I am loving all things maroon for Fall, so I felt it appropriate to pick their lovely burgundy color called "wine." 

With my dye, a bucket and a pair of pants in hand, I got to work. This is easy people. I'm telling you...

Following the directions on the container of dye, add the appropriate amount of dye to water.

Submerge.

Wearing a glove (or in my case a plastic bag) rotate and mix the contents of the bucket. 

After 30 - 60 minutes of soaking in dye, rinse thoroughly.

Now, here I let the pants dry and then did a 2nd round of dye to get the rich burgundy color that I was going for.

Done. They are the perfect Fall skinnies. I think you need a pair too.

-post by anna weaver

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Camo Gear on Birthday

I realized that as we get older some things don't matter as much. These days the most important things to me are my family & my faith. So, even if turning 39 (last week) wasn't the best news, it's nice to know (this year) I'm having 3 celebrations. 

I've already celebrated a few days ago - on my b-day with my sweet husband where he cooked up a nice meal for us + dessert! Today I'll be celebrating with my family + it's also my mom's birthday! Last but not least - this Friday I'll celebrate with my wonderful friends from church, all whom I cherish so much. It's a bit of a surprise party for me, meaning my guy is planning most of it, all he asked me to do was PLAN MY OUTFIT.

So, here it goes. Like many of you ladies, I LOVE fashion. 

One trend in particular I've been spotting is the ARMY & camouflage look. From tops, to jackets, to shoes, to even clutches. This trend is all about mixing up the camo gear with bright NEONS, gold accessories or just wearing it casually.  I'm really loving this look above, it's now the INSPIRATION for my B-day outfit this Friday! 
 

So far, I've got the pants from Zara, the gorgeous Brickel handbag from Alexandra Satine, the heels from Vera Wang & of course the jewelry from my own shop, MadeByGirl.

(image above jen ramos)

These are the camo pants I bought here at Zara - aren't they cute?!?? They fit really well too, although I found they run a bit small. I'm normally a size 4 - but had to get a size 6.

(image by jen ramos)

The jewelry is mostly from my shop. The cross bracelet I wear almost everyday. However the 'Jesus' bracelet is a piece I had a local street vendor make for me, it's also a favorite of mine! 

 (images by jen ramos)

The Alexandra Satine Brickel handbag. This bag is AWESOME! From looking at it you wouldn't guess, but it is a convertible handbag. You're like, "what is she talking about???" - Well, I'll just quote from Alexandra's site.

"It is Stylish yet practical by removing the bottom portion to be used as an over the shoulder bag. The tote comes with inside pockets while the bottom portion once turned into a bag has a top zipper, inside pockets and a front slip pocket. Comes with removable and adjustable chain." 

 (image by jen ramos)

The Vera Wang heels are my fave part of this outfit. I've been wanting a pair of cuff heels & finally got these.

(image above by jen ramos)

Now, I'm off to find an interesting shirt to complete the look! Do you dress up for your birthday? What did you wear??

-images from top to bottom: 

garance dore

fashion mind

atlantic-pacific

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