Easter Sunday

"Hoppy" Easter! Jesus is alive and we are all free from the chains! 

I'm loving this special holiday and spring finally coming into full bloom, but I just can't believe it's already April! Before we know it, we will be celebrating the Fourth of July. And then before we know it, it will already be Christmas. And then after that, it will be 2018! My heart beats faster just writing about it! 

But I'm not going to waste my time worrying about the future. I want to enjoy each and every moment that I am currently experiencing, which is what I exactly did for Easter. On Saturday, my parents and I drove to Lima, where my dad grew up, to spend the holiday weekend with his side of the family. Lauren and her boyfriend drove up from Oxford to join the celebration, and then we had other relatives from Dayton that joined us. We stayed at my grandparents' house on Saturday night, freshened up early Sunday morning, went to a Catholic mass, and came back to the house for Easter lunch. It was a wonderful day and weekend, all thanks to the one and only King! 

And of course, what is Easter without a cute outfit to post and share? I think this year's outfit might be the most Easter-like yet! 

Off the shoulder dresses and tops have become such a huge fashion trend within the past year, and I have no doubt that it is going to continue on. I think they look great with every body type, no matter what shape. I've been gaining much more confidence when it comes to putting pictures of myself online, and looking at these pictures makes me feel even more confident. There's just something about this dress that makes me feel not only sweet but bold, and it most likely has to due with the off the shoulder portion of it. Or maybe I'm just embracing the fact that it's finally super warm and sunny outside!

This dress is from Tory Burch which I bought recently at a consignment shop in Georgetown for a cheaper price.  It's super perfect for spring with the colorful floral details and can also be worn as a coverup when going to the pool or beach. Plus, it has pockets which is always a bonus! 

For shoes, I re-wore my Jessica Simpson red sandal wedges from my high school graduation. They matched perfectly with the red flowers on my dress and are comfortable to walk around in for a while. My only regret is not painting my toe nails for these pictures, otherwise they would have looked so much prettier and artsier! 

I rarely wear dark red lipstick, and I am very grateful that it goes well with my dark hair and tanned skin tone. I recently ordered and received the spring edition box of FabFitFun and one of the few products included was an all red lip kit from RealHer and a gold cage bracelet cuff from Emerald Duv. 

The kit consisted of a red lip liner, red liquid lipstick, and red lip gloss. I wanted to try it out for Easter because it would match perfectly with the red flower details on my dress and my red heel straps. I first put the liner on to give my lips an even shape and extra touch of red, which felt a little creamy on my lips surprisingly (which is a good thing!) Then, I put the lip stainer on top and let it dry out. I didn't want to use the lip gloss because I wanted to see how the matte texture looked on my lips, as well as to make it last longer throughout the entire day, which thankfully it did! 

I didn't do too much with my hair and makeup because I wanted to make it look more natural and not too much with the bright lip color. 

Another great thing about this kind of dress is that it doesn't have to be completely off the shoulder. You can style it by wearing the ruffled straps has short sleeves, and it looks just as cute! It's also helpful to do that when you're not wearing a bra. Just saying. 

Trying to call my grandparents' dog over to take a picture with me, but he was being a little stubborn at the moment.

I've been getting so anxious to wear this dress, and yesterday was the absolutely most perfect day to wear it for the first time. Plus, I can now say that I finally have an off the shoulder fashion piece, so I'm finally caught up on most of the latest trends! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter that was well spent with family, friends, Jesus, and plenty of colorful eggs! 

Just a friendly little reminder that since summer is coming soon, that means that you can expect a lot of new summer blogs coming up! Of course I'm going to continue my fashion and Tuesday Ten posts, but I also want to try to focus much more on DIY ideas, beauty, lifestyle, and travel.

Thankfully, I'll have more time to write and post since I won't be in classes, which will also give me more time to improve. I am continuing to better my writing skills as well as my creativity. I want to improve my blog to make it become more professional and hopefully a big part of my dream career. I want to make the website as creative, positive, artsy, bold, intelligent, and helpful in any way possible for the reader. I am going to continue to pray, write, and plan new ideas to help further more into the blogging industry, and I highly encourage you to stay along for the ride! I want to thank all of my readers who have been reading this blog since day one, you are all what makes writing these posts so special!  

Dress: Tory Burch - similar dress 

Shoes: Dillard's - similar shoes

Bracelet: Emerald Duv - similar bracelet

Lipstick: RealHer

Sideways Top

Have you ever worn anything in an asymmetrical shape, like a shirt possibly? Well, if it's stylish, then it can be easy to pull off!  

The weather in Ohio is getting much warmer now and it already kind of feels like summer! Of course, we Ohioans feel that way after a freaking long and miserable winter. It's like Floridians bundling up for 60 degree weather! 

But anyway, since it's still a little chilly in mid April, I wanted to share a new outfit that fits well with the season and might come to you as a surprise: an assymetrical shaped shirt!  

The first time I saw this shirt was in Zara during our trip to D.C. At first I thought it looked a dress, but then my mom told me it would look very cute with leggings or jeans, and that's when I realized it was actually a shirt! And I think it's much better off as a shirt, an asymmetrical dress would reveal a little too much. 

I LOVE the dark gray color of the shirt! it's very modest and also a little calming. I think it's super creative and fun how the fashion designer(s) decided to make the dress more long on one side than the other. The fashion industry keeps getting more quirky and creative! 

When it comes to jewelry, I would say either big chandelier earrings or a a long pendant necklace like the one pictured below from Anthropologie. Even though the shirt has a darker shade, I would still try to wear less jewelry since it's asymmetrical and you don't want to take away too much attention from it since it is the key to this specific outfit and which is why I'm writing a blog about it. Less is more! 

Finally for shoes, it is warm enough outside to wear more open ankle footwear, which works perfectly well with these leggings from Lululemon that stop at my ankles. My favorite loafers from Madewell are so fashionable with this outfit and definitely stand out thanks to the cheetah print. 

Thank you to my wonderful sister Lauren for taking these pictures, your photography skills keep getting better and better! Also I want to give her another S/O because she just got hired for a job in Chicago and will be moving there after graduation, and I could not be a more proud little sister! 

Shirt: Zara

Pants: Lululemon 

Shoes: Madewell - similar shoes

Necklace: Anthropologie

Spring Fling

Spring is starting to grow in full bloom! Ohio probably won't see the finishing touches of the flowery season until late April or May, but it has already made a heavenly progress. The weather has become a little warmer, flowers are starting to grow, there's no sign of any leftover snow from winter, and it's been raining quite a lot which is good for the plants! 

It's currently 60 degrees in the northeast right now, it actually feels like summer! It's felt so much warmer outside that I actually wore shorts a while ago and I didn't freeze! Except I was wearing a sweatshirt also, so that's probably why I didn't get too cold. 

During the spring, the temperature and weather is still unpredictable like in the winter. It usually doesn't get summer heat warm until May. Though it's a good time to get the shorts and sandals out, you might want to leave your winter coats out of the closet for a few more weeks. Even if you don't need a coat or large jacket, it's also a good idea to have a hat or scarf to warm you up just in case. And of course, jeans and cardigans always help as well. Easter this year should hopefully be sunny and warm, so a dress (if you're a lady) should be acceptable!

In the meantime, I want to share with you some new outfits that hopefully will inspire your style for this spring. I hope you like what you see! 

"Peter Pan in Purple"

This is a type of dress that would be perfect to wear on Easter like I mentioned. AND it's purple, my third favorite color! What's not to love about a purple dress? I hope Prince is looking down from heaven and smiling! 

One of the nicest things about springtime is when you can finally wear a summer dress without tights to keep warm. I honestly feel more comfortable in dresses than I do in jeans or even leggings, unless if it's a tight dress. I love the size, design, and length of this dress. It's not too short, it's not too tight, I love the flower-like pattern designs in the chest area, and it's perfect for any elegant or casual occasion in the spring and summer. The reason I titled this outfit "Peter Pan in Purple" was because of the collar which most fashionistas refer to as a Peter Pan collar, so I think it makes sense (hopefully). 

It looks like I have an ombre with this lighting!

This beautiful necklace from J. Crew Factory that my sister let me borrow for these pictures looks great with this dress and is definitely an accessory that calls for spring. The necklaces with colorful stones are the best looking ones! 

I also want to point out that I've had my eye on this criss-cross diamond gold ring from Francesca's for a while and I finally had to buy it because IT IS THE FREAKING COOLEST RING I HAVE EVER SEEN AND NOW I FINALLY OWN IT! 

Lip Pop = Checked

Booties never go out of style for any season, definitely not for spring! These black booties from Steve Madden go perfect with any outfit and any temperature degree. I honestly love loud shoes (as in ones with heels) more than any other type of shoe because I feel powerful. It sounds as if though a girl boss is about to walk into a room and own it! Or it also sounds a horse walking in. 

There's no such thing as too many rings!

In this picture above, not only am I thinking about how much I love this spring and outfit but the fact that my birthday is in less than 50 days! 

Dress: Altar'd State - similar dress

Shoes: Steve Madden

Necklace: J. Crew Factory - similar necklace

Ring: Francesca's

Lip Stainer: Smashbox

"Here Comes The Sun"

I am now going to take my focus on how to dress casually for the mild and sunny weather. Jeans can be worn anytime of the year, obviously. A necessary fashion piece, whether you like wearing them or not. 

Green is a perfect spring color, no doubt. Off the shoulder shirts are also definitely in season!

I feel like this outfit (shirt, jeans, and shoes are all from Anthropologie) would be perfect for an outdoor party, especially if it's a college party. If you're graduating soon, now is definitely a good time to try to go to at least one or two parties! 

An outfit like this can't be completed without some funky jewelry. So of course, my diamond leaf-shaped earrings have to be worn to add some more hipness!  

Shirt: Anthropologie - similar shirt

Jeans: Anthropologie

Shoes: Anthropologie - similar shoes

"Pretty In Pink (and Navy)"  

Anything in the color of pink (any shade) makes me smile, as well as a little hint of navy blue. 

Spring might arguably be the most colorful season before fall, or at least the brightest in pastel and rainbow colors with all of the flowers. There definitely are no pink leaves in the fall, and pink fits with spring. Here I am in another casual outfit, but unlike the last more I'm a little more bundled. The weather in Washington D.C. in this picture was a little chilly and windy, so a cardigan, jeans, and boots were necessary.  

Pink lanterns in D.C. City Center.

This navy T-shirt, light boyfriend jeans, and light soft gray cardigan with little navy stitches go hand in hand together

I feel a little gloomy looking at these pictures because I wish I was back in D.C. standing under these amazing pink lanterns!

Cardigan - Francesca's

Shirt: Target

Jeans: Anthropologie

Shoes: L. L. Bean Boots

Purse: Fossil - similar purse

Glasses: Coach - similar glasses

Summer Lovin'

Hello, lovelies! Happy June, at last! 

I am a little bummed that spring almost over, which means there won't be as many more flowers or mild temperature for about another year, unless if you live in a garden of course. But I am super excited about summer finally coming. The weather will be so much more nicer and warmer, which is a great excuse to wear shorts and skirts! Summer is a great time for me to relax, blog, travel, spend time with family and friends, listen to country jams, and so much more fun things to do. The best part, personally, is picking out new styles of clothing to wear for the sunny season! 

I just recently stocked up on some new clothing brands from some of my favorite stores, and I am  very satisfied with my purchases. The dress that I am wearing in this blog is a Printemps Linden shirtdress from Anthropologie, and it may be one of the best summer dresses I have ever owned. It fits very well for both my weight and height. I especially love the blue color tone, it is so flattering and adorable. It kind of looks like a dress that Audrey Hepburn or Kate Middleton would wear, it also kind of has an Alice in Wonderland look to it. It's a perfect short gown for picnics, festivals, and exploring a city! 

For shoes, I included my pair of jeweled snake sandals from Dillard's, designed by Antonio Melani Sonoran. I've had these shoes for a while now, so they are no longer in stock. But they are still in great shape, and you can probably find similar pairs in the link down below. 

Another purchase that I am super stoked about are these half-frame sunglasses from Urban Outfitters. They were only $15, so I just had to purchase them! Fashion tip: if you see something super cute that is super cheap and that you'll get a lot of use out of, do not resist and make that damn purchase!  

I seriously do love these new frames, I've been wanting a pair like these since last summer. I love the vintage-look and it goes perfect with every outfit. It does, however, not come with a case, so it's probably a good idea to find one so that the frames don't break. 

But giving you a fair warning, I did some research and it said these glasses do contain some sort of chemical that the state of California says may cause cancer or birth defects. I wouldn't be too concerned, however, it probably is not a super powerful chemical, but just in case for your concern. 

I also just bought some new beauty products from Ulta Beauty that will be in great use for this summer. One of the major products that I got is a new harlequin red lipstick made by Tarte, which I am absolutely in love with at the moment. It may be a bit dark, but it still looks natural on lips. It's also perfect for anyone who gets super tan in the summer. Plus, the product also comes with a red lip gloss on the other side! 

Lastly, I thought I would share my new necklace that Natalie gave me. It has a pink cupcake charm with my first name first initial on another charm, and it is so cute! Natalie gave it to me as a best friend gift. She has the same necklace as well, as a way to have each other's sweetness when we are not together. It is a sweet reminder that I will always have when I miss her, and I love this gift dearly. Thank you, my beautiful best friend! 

I hope you enjoyed this latest fashion post, and make sure to stayed tuned for summer style posts to come! Comment down below if you have any questions or concerns! :) 

Dress: Anthropologie

Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Dillard's - similar shoes

Lipstick: Tarte Cosmetics 

Necklace: Unknown - similar necklace

Moral in Floral

Hey, guys! 

Sorry for the long delay, I was so busy studying for final exams all last week and taking them this week. I'm so exhausted, literally. So much studying and writing to do in so little time! But thankfully, now they are all over and I am officially on summer break! Which means ... more blog posts! Yay! 

On an even brighter, it is May! It's one of my favorite months. It's the the time of the year when spring really looks the most beautiful, no classes, the weather is a lot warmer, and it's my birthday month! I'm going to be turning twenty-years old in fifteen days, oh my word. 

I have a ton of blog ideas planned for May as well as this coming summer, along with the help of my newly blogger partner, Natalie Hillyer! (Go check out her website http://www.lollilu.space and subscribe) I'm super excited for these next few months that I have off, so let me start off with a fresh new fashion blog for May!

This is my Saraid Dress that I bought from Anthropologie during my trip to New York City. I figured it would be perfect for May because of the floral design. It was made by HD in Paris, which is one of the store's biggest fashion designers. I love the colors, it's a good fit size, it's the bottom is very flowly, and I bought it for a very good price of $40! 

I do not have any pictures of the shoes I am wearing, but I have on my black pumps from J. Crew. Depending on the occasion, any shoe that matches the colors or the event would be perfect. 

As for jewelry, I do not think you need to accessorize too much with this outfit. I usually go for smaller amounts of jewelry pieces. Earrings, not too big or crazy. Rings, very simple. Bracelets, none (due to very long sleeves). Necklaces, I think this is a good dress to wear one with. But a big sparkly and colorful necklace probably would not be the best option. I recommend a simple chain with a pendant, like the one I am wearing down below. It's gold and has my first initial on it. I got it from Urban Outfitters, and I wear it all the time! 

I feel so free after finishing this semester! College is tough, but I love it. Now I am ready for a nice, long summer break! So stay tuned for more posts to come! And remember, keep sparkling! :) 

Dress: Anthropologie

Necklace: similar necklace

Shoes: J. Crew

Hump Day

Guess what daaaaaaayyyyy it is!!!! 

Hump Day of course, finally halfway towards the weekend! Writing papers, studying, and making speeches sure is hard to get done in such little time. But tonight I got the perfect opportunity to go out with my friends to a religious organization called "The United" and it is one of the coolest events I've ever been to! 

So a night out with the ladies means that it was a night to dress up!

This is the second time I've worn my new Urban Outfitters cardigan, I freaking love it. It feels like being covered up in a cozy blanket, which is perfect for both a slightly cold day in the winter or a chilly summer night. I've gotten so much use out of it, and it has pockets! 

Along with my cardigan, I chose to wear my Fiona dress from Ubran Outfitters as well, so it was a perfect combination! I love how flowy and comfortable the fabric is, it felt like I was wearing super stylish pajamas! 

Now the shoes from Dillards on the other hand weren't as comfortable, but they matched perfectly with the cardigan. And as long as they looked good, my feet felt happy! 

I didn't feel like putting on too much jewelry, so I just put the simple pieces which included my Fossil watch and Kate Spade necklace with my first name initial. Since my dress has a strap around the neck and a lot of polka dots, it's best to wear a simple necklace that brings out a more modest look.   

Kate Spade necklace

It was very awesome night, mostly because I got to be with my friends and have a great time at United. Now it's time to get past these next two days! 

Dress:  Urban Outfitters

Cardigan: Urban Outfitters 

Shoes: Dillards

Necklace: Kate Spade 

Watch: Macy's