10 Best Looks at the Emmys

Did anyone watch the Emmy Awards this past weekend? I watched it, for a little bit. I got to see a few of my favorite celebrities present and win, but it was mostly the following day I decided to catch up to all the buzz from the show. I don't want to spread any rumors, but it has it that quite many famed human beings managed to slay the red carpet big time! 

I almost didn't write this blog for my Tuesday Ten, but then I realized all the other award show posts from earlier this year. That made me realize that I should continue these types of posts, especially for readers who enjoy reading about fashion and celebrities. So for my top ten weekly picks, here are my favorites from the Emmy Awards red carpet: 

1.) Priyanka Chopra

One word: FLAWLESS! Just look at the color and the way the bottom piece twirls, it's so lovely! It seriously looks like something you would see in a beauty product commercial or magazine! It's both an elegant and playful look, and her red lipstick makes the look even more stunning. She definitely dominated the red carpet big time! 

Designed by: Jason Wu 

2.) Emilia Clarke

Other than scoring three golden statuettes, she totally scored the red carpet with an elegant peachy gown. She certainly proved to be a champion with her fashion sense and talents, you go girl! 

Designed by: Atelier Versace 

3.) Holly Taylor

You may by now know that I have a thing for white dresses, and not just because they remind me of weddings. I think it's a beautiful color, especially in dresses on the red carpet. I love the goddess look along with the sparkly neckline, shoes, and elegant updo twist. Bright and bold. 

Designed by: Theia 

4.) Kristen Bell

Floral designs in a ballgown? Hell yes indeed! It looks like Mother Nature arrived into Hollywood! 

Designed by: Zuhair Murad 

5.) Michelle Dockery

I happen to find this dress very well interesting. The fabric material looks frozen thick and manages to stay still even as she makes different poses and struts. I definitely love the black and white color combination, very classic. Michelle pulls off this fashion statement tremendously perfect, especially with her gorgeous dark hair. 

Designed by: Oscar del la Rena 

6.) Claire Danes

Claire Danes never fails to stun the red carpet, just like earlier this year when she wore a beautiful light-up Cinderella ballgown. And now she's going for a more Belle look with a dazzling golden gown. She literally glowed from head to toe, including her beautiful blonde locks! 

Designed by: Elsa Schiaparelli 

7.) Sarah Hyland

It seems as though Emma Watson's look at this year's Met Gala inspired many! It sure is a sexy and classy look, and Sarah Hyland certainly proves that with this outfit design. I also love how the light top splits into two parts and flows toward the floor, super graceful. I hope to see more looks with pants like this for more red carpet events! 

Designed by: Monique Lhuillier 

8.) Felicity Huffman

I love the shimmery and floral design of the gown. It looks like something Kate Middleton would wear, perfectly fit for royalty! 

Designed by: Tony Ward 

9.) Ellie Kemper

I just think this lady is absolutely adorable, I mean look at her! Her fiery hair matches well with the simple mustard yellow gown, along with her super down to earth attitude. What's not to love about her?! 

Designed by: Jenny Packham 

10.) Kerry Washington

To pull off a baby bump in a black cutout is very bold, definitely attracts the paparazzi's attention. The September cover InStyle magazine woman look marvelous and brave when entering the awards ceremony, her confidence totally adds beauty to her look. I also how well she can pull off a perm, she looks fabulous! 

Designed by: Brandon Maxwell 

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Who did you think was best dressed at the Emmys? Comment down below and share! 

(P.S. All pictures are property of Zimbio.com) 

10 Best Dressed at Teen Choice Awards

Halt, it's the Fashion Police! But don't worry, we (meaning I) have good results today!

I don't watch the Teen Choice Awards anymore, but that does not stop me from keeping updated with the red carpet and show. Just like the Oscars and Golden Globes, I like to check out the amazing fashion worn by popular celebrities that leave the paparazzi mesmerized and online journalists gossiping. I find seeing some of my favorite celebs in drop dead beautiful outfits made by amazing designers as an enjoyable hobby, and that's one of the reasons why I want to jump into fashion journalism as a career.

So in case you did or did not watch the Teen Choice Awards this past weekend, here are my top ten picks for best dressed and favorite looks!

1.) Lea Michele

I love the black and white crop top and long skirt look, both designed by Self-Portrait. The light pink classy heels, glossy hair and glamorous makeup combined with the outfit bring some flirt floral fun to the red carpet.

2.) Jessica Alba

Another crop top to match with long pants, with a color palette consisting of all black. Her simple hairstyle looks amazing with the outfit! And her pointy manicure, hot girl damn!

3.) Victoria Justice

When hosting a big show like the Teen Choice Awards, it's a good idea to have more than one outfit like Victoria. There were various clothing pieces that she wowed in that it's hard to pick just one favorite. I would say the most stunning fashion piece of hers was the Versace artsy dress, black strappy stilettos, and braided hairband crown. I thought that indeed looked very gorgeous and summery. Here are some of her stage outfits she slayed in during her hostess duties alongside host John Cena.

I'm also dying to get personal tips from Victoria on how she always make her smoky brown eye makeup look on point!  

4.) Kat Graham

I find unique to be bold at times. I really liked this white dress with some colorful lollipop-looking designs and crystal heels to match. I'm not the biggest fan of latex outfits, but I think the rubber texture of the dress looks super stylish.

5.) Kelsea Ballerini

Even if it's not a wedding, pure white dresses always remind me of Cinderella. It's a very elegant color, and the design of this dress looks quite sophisticated and has a princess-like look to it with the tulip bottom piece. Also the messy ponytail, dark burgundy lipstick, and strappy gold heels wounded up to the calves give the outfit a bit of a vampy look.

6.) Chanel Iman

Once again, another crop top look to fall in love with! She looks like a flawless goddess in this cream colored knit top and shiny long skirt, which has a sexy detail with the cut out for her leg to stick out. Plus, her dark skin tones goes very well with the light colored outfit.

7.) Sarah Hyland

She perfectly stands out in an electric blue dress with red floral details, along with an electric blue clutch and strappy sandals to match. I also love how her short wavy bob is pulled to the side to make the look even more electrifying.

8.) Lucy Hale

Summer may be coming to an end, but Lucy brings the reason back to the beginning in this muted halter dress that looks both light an airy. I also love how she goes for silver sandals instead of heels. No better time to wear this than to a summer award show!

9.) Candace Cameron Bure

She's still ranks in the top 90's TV crushes for both boys and girls! The black and silver make a perfect color for this long-sleeve romper and black strappy stilettos.

10.) Brooke Burke

Pretty in pink! Nothing calls for a fun summer more than a pink crop top jumpsuit with funky jewelry, beachy hair, open-toed shoes, and a floral clutch. You might as well be called Princess Peach!

BONUS: John Stamos

Because why not? He's a total stud, especially at fifty! He never fails to bring back a little Grease lightning from the rocker decades to our generation. Keep on rocking your hunky style, Uncle Jessie!

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What was your favorite look/outfit from the Teen Choice Awards red carpet? Comment down below and share! :)

(P.S. All pictures are property of Getty Images, WireImage, FOX, and Shutterstock.) 

Chi-Town Lady

"Jump In" To The City

Chicago is a more classy-vernon of New York City. And the crowds are more small, so it's even more fun and easy to stand out. This summer, I have been a little obsessed with jumpsuits. I'm not because I want to follow the trend, but because I think it is a type of outfit that can be worn creatively and is perfect to stand out in, especially in a city like Chi-Town. 

I've owned my own jumpsuit before, and thankfully I found the perfect one at Anthropologie. I love the material and design. The pants of the suit are wide enough to be comfy while walking or sitting. Also you can wear it with the straps or strapless, it's very great for classy or casual events. 

If you're wearing a strapless jumpsuit, a necklace will look glamorous. If it's strapless like the way I'm wearing it (it's a little hard to tell with my long hair), than I would say no to the necklace and yes to chandelier earrings!  

What I love most about this jumpsuit is that I kind of feel like Sandy Olsson from Grease. Speak of the devil, it's a good thing I have a black leather jacket to go with it!

It's summertime, so sandals are highly acceptable. These wedges from Nordstrom match the navy and gray colors of the jumpsuit very well. 

Jumpsuit: Anthropologie

Shoes: Nordstrom    

Earrings: Francesca's - similar earrings

Jacket: Unknown - similar jacket

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Uptown Girl

Not all parts of Chicago are extremely classy, just so you know. Wicker Park (an uptown neighborhood) is not as urban as downtown. However, it's a very hip and fun area to go visit, it's not a dirty ghetto area. So I thought an outfit that is a little more hip-looking would be appropriate for a casual pizza dinner. 

My long-sleeve crop top is from Urban Outfitters, which I bought while in California. To keep the outfit a little more sophisticated, I match it with my button front denim skirt from Target. Because these skirts have become such a big trend this summer, I had to get one for myself! The shirt and skirt together create a very hip and urban style that looks good uptown or downtown. 

Of course, we can't forget these sporty chic All-Star Converse sneakers from Macy's!

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Any type of accessory works well with the style of this outfit. Less or more, it brings a lot of character to your fashion. My one major jewelry piece that makes the outfit dazzle is this pebble stone necklace from Francesca's. It has the perfect flair of femininity to go with a more casual outfit, almost like her royal highness undercover as a city resident!  

Shirt: Urban Outfitters - similar shirt

Skirt: Target

Shoes: Macy's

Necklace: Francesca's -  similar necklace

California Girl

The more I see or hear the word "California", the more I wish I was back in paradise. My mom and I are already talking about what we want to do the next time we visit the Golden State (hint: Disneyland is in the top ranks!) I am very thankful to have had the opportunity to visit one of my favorite places for our summer vacation, and I am already looking forward to the next adventure.

California is known to have over 87,000 jobs in the fashion industry, even surpassing New York's fashion district workforce. Los Angeles is one of the biggest cities that has inspired "California-cool" fashion trends throughout the world. When packing for the trip, my first thoughts were what outfits would be perfect to share on the blog. So here are two of my best outfits from the trip!

California Dreamin' 

Mid-length maxi dresses and the beachy atmosphere make a perfect combo. California is the perfect place to wear a maxi dress all year round. Luckily I bought this flounce lace dress from Anthropologie at the beginning of June, just in time for the trip. I love the elegance of this dress, it almost looks more cocktail-like but still great for casual occasions. It has a confident statement for the girl in the outfit and leaves onlookers in wonder. It's also perfect for both summer and winter, you can easily get a lot of use out of it.

Since the outfit is a simple black, you can go all out with accessories. I picked my feather-like chandelier earrings from Francesca's, Alex and Ani bracelets, Lokai bracelets, and a turquoise stretch bead bracelet (similar to a Lokai).

Finally, what is a sunny vacation without sandals?! Here is a pair of my two-year old jeweled snake sandals from Dillard's. Thankfully I had nail polish to match the jewels and cover up my toe nails!

The best part, palm trees make a perfect background!

Dress: Anthropologie - similar dress 

Shoes: Dillard's - similar shoes

Earrings: Francesca's - similar earrings

Bracelets: Alex and Ani 

Bracelet (Pink): Lokai 

Bracelet: Bling Jewelry

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Sun's Out, Shorts Out

I don't really like adding too much detail to my fashion blogs, so I'll try to keep this one as "short" as possible.

Shorts, tanks, and flip flops are an obvious must for an eighty-degree adventure. These white sailor shorts and black pocket shell tank top, both from the LOFT, together form a sophisticated summer gal look. Add some accessories including Ray Ban half-frames, a bar necklace, watch, bracelets, an Italian handbag, and easy-to-walk-in flip flops and you'll be fashionably ready to explore!

Still in search for some clothing items for your summer essential list? There is still plenty of time! Check out some links below from my outfit picks to find your own pair of summer fun outfits!

Shirt: LOFT

Shorts: LOFT

Shoes: Reef

Sunglasses: Sunglass Hut

Purse: Terapeak

Necklace: Urban Outfitters 

Watch: Macy's

Bracelets: Alex and Ani 

Anthro All The Way

I may have a bit of an obsession with Anthropologie .... 

I'm not kidding, I feel like I'm going to become broke if I keep shopping there! It's just so hard to resist, they have so many fashionable and classy outfits to choose from! Every time I go there, I literally walk out with a new purchase for my wardrobe. I so wish I owned Anthropologie so that I could wear and own everything that existed in that store! 

Recently, I did have the opportunity to buy some new fun outfits for this summer, and I am in love with every purchase I have made. You have probably seen my blue shirtdress which I posted about in my last fashion blog, Summer Lovin', bought from Anthropologie and no regrets from buying it! I also bought a beautiful black lace dress recently while on a recent weekend trip to Chicago (the world's second biggest Anthropologie!), which I will try to post in the next following week or two. For this blog, I will be sharing a few purchases that make one perfect outfit together, from neck to ankle! 

The majority of this outfit is from Anthropologie, minus jewelry, shoes, and clutch. I have an emerald mock-neck sway tank, which has a nice waistline and flow on the bottom. I also have boyfriend jeans, and these are seriously the most comfortable pair of jeans I have ever owned. They almost feel like I'm wearing sweatpants, but in reality I can wear with anything and to wherever! Finally, to complete the Anthropologie collection, I have on a primavera patchwork loop scarf that came with the emerald top. Normally I don't wear scarves often in the summertime, but this one is a big yes for my summer collection! 

This outfit is great for casual parties/events or for work days, but only on Fridays in some places (depending on the company's policy). It's even more perfect for anyone who happens to work at an Anthropologie store, you will be a perfect representative! And maybe get a few discounts ... 

I've had these shoes for over a year now, I wore them for my high school graduation. They are Jessica Simpson sandal wedges, which I bought from Macy's. I love the red/orange color of the straps, and they're not super uncomfortable. I don't believe they still have these exact shoes anymore, but you could probably find other pairs online or at the store that are just as cute! 

On a bonus note, the shoes also go perfect with my orange clutch, which have fun reptile or mermaid-like scales/texture. Unfortunately, I do not know where this clutch is from because my aunt gave it to me. But there has to be a million clutches or bags out that are just as cute and have the same type of material.  

I did have a pair of half-frame sunglasses from Urban Outfitters, but I accidentally broke them while carrying them in a bag, whoops. But luckily, I had a coupon for Sunglass Hut that allowed me to buy a fresh new pair of tortoise half-frames made by Ray Ban, and I love them so much! It was so worth the purchase, and they look and feel much nicer than my old frames!

Finally, the last clothing item I would like to share is my new pair of sparkly chandelier earrings from Francesca's. I like them because they have a feather-type shape and have a hippie-look to it. A few of my girlfriends from my dorm at college had similar earrings, which made me want some of my own. Now I have the perfect pair to rock along with my fabulous friends! 

Shirt: Anthropologie - similar shirt

Jeans: Anthropologie

Scarf: Anthropologie

Shoes: Macy's

Earrings: Francesca's - similar earrings

Sunglasses: Sunglass Hut

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. 

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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