Kimouflage Possible

It’s finally sunny and a little warmer outside, which means I don’t have to wear pants as often ... you probably knew a camouflage joke was gonna happen at some point.

Not gonna lie … I feel like a total badass in this outfit! Sunglasses always add a sassy effect to every outfit, but there’s also the combat boots, chic back bomber jacket, layered necklace, and, of course, the camo pants!

These Zara camouflage jeans were a sweet gift from my mom a few weeks ago when she and my dad went to Las Vegas (I wasn’t invited, LOL). Camo outfits have been super trendy lately, so I was super excited when she gave me the pair of jeans! At first, I was a little worried when I tried them on because they felt a little tighter than they should have felt. But thankfully the longer I wore them, the more comfortable they became. I mean they kinda have to be since they’re invisible … I had to, I can’t help myself when it comes to jokes!

You’re probably still a little confused about the title of this blog post and what it actually means. I posted this outfit on my Instagram a little over a week ago, and one of my friends said that I looked like Kim Possible. Since I’m wearing camouflage, that would make me ... Kimouflage Possible! 😂 It a HUGE compliment for me because Kim Possible was my favorite TV show as a kid! I still want to be Kim Possible as a girl in my twenty-somethings (because who doesn’t?), so thanks to John Iacucci for making my childhood fantasy come true! Just call me, beep me if you wanna reach me 😎

What was your favorite TV show/character during your childhood? Comment down below and share!

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Jacket: styleNmotion - similar jacket

Shirt: Target - similar shirt

Jeans: Zara - similar jeans

Shoes: Steve Madden - similar shoes

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Necklace: Civion

Blue Hood in Da Neighborhood

To be honest, I’m more proud of the title of this blog post than any other title I’ve written for a post 😂

Tomorrow is a big day, y’all … it’s the first official day of spring! I couldn’t be more excited than I already am! I’ve been in such a good mood lately because of it. There’s finally more sunshine, it’s a little warmer, the sun doesn’t set till 8 pm, there’s tons of of purple crocuses popping out of the ground, and this school semester only has a few weeks left. I should also mention that spring break is next week and I’m traveling to Seattle for the first time with my mom to visit my cousin who’s working there right now! Safe to say, there’s a lot of reasons for me to smile.

Now even though Mother Nature is being super good to us Midwestern folks down here, it ain’t summer yet. The temperature is perfectly mild, but it can still be cold and bitter at times. Even though forty degrees to us feels warm, it’s definitely not a good time to start wearing shorts, tank tops, or flip flops. My outfit being featured in this post is a perfect way to transition from winter to spring. It doesn’t require a lot of layers, but it still helps fight the cold air that remains!

I’m loving this new blue hoodie of mine from Anthropologie. I bought it last month and it was on sale for only $50. I gotta say, I’ve been super lucky with these Anthropologie sales lately! First the red ruffled turtleneck and now this hoodie … that’s a blessing if you ask me! I love everything about it: the soft Terry cloth texture (I’m pretty sure that’s the fabric), the royal blue, and of course, the hood. It was certainly worth the purchase, especially since it was on sale!

You can style almost anything with this hoodie. My go-to fashion pieces to pair with it are my black skinny jeans from American Eagle and black Steve Madden booties. They’re simple, comfortable, and don’t take too much attention away from the sweater. I also have on my big silver hoop earrings (I can’t remember which brand they’re by), which I feel like gives the outfit a touch of chicness. I feel like I give off a sassy attitude with this look, and I love it! I’m a sassy person, so it fits well with my personality! Either that or Little Blue Riding Hood 💙

What do you love most about spring? Mine would have to be the blooming flowers, specifically red tulips 🌷 Comment down below and tell me!

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Red & Black Velvet Embroidery

Happy Monday, y’all! Here’s to another week that hopefully flies by as quick as possible! My spring break this next week, so I for sure want to press fast forward and go to Seattle. I need a freaking break!

This semester has been pretty stressful, I’m not gonna lie. My fashion technology class, to be more specific, has been driving me crazy. There’s literally two projects every week. We are required to use Illustrator and Photoshop, and it’s so damn time consuming! My other classes aren’t that bad, but I still have projects for some of them. I also had two exams two weeks ago that I was overwhelmed by. Thankfully, now that midterms are over and it’s almost spring break, I can breathe a little more. I also have a little more time to finally write more blog posts, like this one that you’re about to read!

Well, you’re technically reading it right now. I’m just referring to my outfit, not my rant about college …

I’ve actually had this shirt for a while now. I bought it back in December when it was on sale at Altar’d State. The red and black velvet embroidery on the sleeves immediately caught my eye. I was a little hestitant at first since it was a week before Christmas, and I didn’t want to buy anything for myself ahead of time. However, one of the employees told me it was buy one get one 40% off, which was perfect since it was already on sale! So I got it and a pair of striped wide-legged pants which were also on sale, so I managed to save some money before Christmas and get some cute clothes in exchange ☺️

 I think that this shirt works for any season really. Maybe not summer, it may be too hot to wear then (but chilly summer nights with shorts or a skirt could work!) It’s absolutely one of many favorite shirts, and I’ve been getting so eager to finally post about it. It’s so bold and elegant! 

My gold cross layered necklace is also from Altar’d State. It wasn’t on sale when I got it, but it was still a pretty decent price and it was worth it. It’s literally my favorite necklace and I wear it practically all the time. Although I’m a little cautious because I love it, and I don’t want to ruin it or lose it! I also don’t want it to get tangled up, so I don’t travel with it. #necklaceprobz  

My go-to pants for this shirt are my American Eagle denim skinny jeans and my go-to shoes are my black high knee boots from Steve Madden. Nothing else can match with it better than these, they make the whole outfit look so chic and modest. I love everything about it! 

Are you ready for spring yet? I certainly am, I’ve been ready since December 26th! 😂 Mild temperature, sunshine, and flowers sound great the moment. I just saw the first small purple crocuses of the season bloom in my backyard a few days ago. That’s when I know that springtime is getting closer by the minute. The first official day of spring is only two days from now, we’re almost there!

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Ruffle It Up

Happy Hump Day! Hopefully you’ve already had your cup(s) of coffee and are thriving through your workday, whether that be with your job or classes! I also hope you’re still not thrown off from losing an hour of sleep from a few nights ago, thanks to a little something called Daylight Savings. It threw me off for sure, I’m still a bit tired. But on the bright side, that means we now have longer days with more sunny and clear evening skies! That’s just another sign that spring is getting closer and closer, and I could not be more happy about it. The weather here in Ohio has warmed up a little bit which is nice. However; it still gets pretty chilly every now and then, sometimes even snowy if we’re unlucky. Thankfully, I have a new OOTD that helps transition from winter to spring!

I bought this red turtleneck from Anthropologie last weekend during my trip to Chicago. The crazy thing is … the sweater was on sale for only $40! That’s a great deal since most of Anthropologie’s sweaters cost around $90 dollars or more. I say take the opportunity while you can, and that’s exactly what I did! At first when I saw it, I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. But as soon as I tried it on, I fell in love. There’s so many reasons why I love it: it’s red (my favorite color), it’s a turtleneck (duh), it’s cozy (everything I wear has to be cozy), the ruffles add an aesthetic touch (I love anything with an aesthetic touch), etc. etc. I also happened to have on the same gold Francesca’s layered necklace that I’m wearing in these pics while trying on the sweater, and it made it look even more chic! The woman helping me at the store asked if I was Italian because she said it looked like something a fashionable Italian girl would wear. It’s a good thing I’m a quarter of Italian! It was absolutely worth purchasing ❤️

I have a lot of options of pants and shoes in my wardrobe that I can pair with the sweater. Jeans or leggings, boots or flats (when it’s warm outside), you name it! For the blog post, I paired it with my favorite skinny jeans from American Eagle and my black high knee boots from Steve Madden. I thought the boots would especially look really good with it, making it a perfect outfit to wear in the autumn and winter. The jeans work perfectly because they not only match but they’re tight enough to make the boots easily fit. They both add much more chicness to the look!

I’m gonna be honest. Even though I’m really eager for spring to come and for the weather to warm up, I’m gonna be a little bummed when it gets too warm to wear cute cozy sweaters. So until it gets up to seventy degrees, I’m gonna enjoy bundling up in this turtleneck as well as all my other turtlenecks and sweaters as much as I can!

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10 Best Dressed at the Oscars

Happy Tuesday, y’all!

Who watched the Oscars this past Sunday?? I certainly did, it’s the biggest night in Hollywood! It’s like my version of the Super Bowl! I’m gonna be honest though, I was a little concerned as to how they were gonna pull it off without a host. It seems almost impossible to have a big awards show without a host, whether they’re super famous or not as famous. However, I was surprised. It turned out to be very entertaining, and not very controversial as far as I’m concerned!

My favorite parts of the night were Adam Lambert and Queen paying tribute to Bohemian Rhapsody, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper performing “Shallows”, Keegan-Michael Key descending from the ceiling like Mary Poppins, John Mulaney and Awkwafina awkwardly but hilariously presenting together, and Regina King’s beautiful speech. But honestly, nothing beats watching celebrities glam in up on the red carpet in beautiful fashion statements! It’s so exciting to see who’s wearing what and how well they can pull it off. I’m pleased to say I was very impressed this year. It was hard to choose only ten favorite looks for this blog post, there were so many that I really liked!

With that being said, here is my list of top ten best dressed at the Oscars!

1.) Constance Wu

I’m OBSESSED with that dress! Not many people can pull off a bright yellow, but Constance sure can! I’m totally getting Belle vibes, which I’m all for 💛

Designed By: Versace

2.) Laura Harrier

This is very simple yet elegant all at once. I love the light blue shade, as well as the sparkly embroidery and jewelry. I also like her hot pink nails and blue eyeshadow. Laura looked absolutely gorgeous! 

Designed By: Louis Vuitton

3.) Jennifer Hudson

I’m a sucker red dresses. It’s my favorite color and there’s many different red gowns that are stunning, especially this one worn by Jennifer Hudson. I love the ruffle sash and how one arm has a long sleeve and the other is strapless, it’s so unique and chic. She slays, both on the red carpet and on stage with her dynamite voice! 

Designed By: ELIE SAAB

4.) Brie Larson

Brie’s silver dress and platinum blonde locks make a perfect style combo. Seeing her in this sparkly gown just makes me even more excited to see Captain Marvel in less than two weeks … this woman is a warrior in the Marvel Cinematic Universe AND the fashion industry!!

Designed By: Celine

5.) Regina King

Not only did she give a beautiful acceptance speech (God certainly is good all the time 🙌🏻), but she looked stunningly beautiful in her white dress! I love the graceful train of the dress that flows perfectly, as well as the matching white pumps. This actually reminds me of a white prom dress I wore junior year to my prom, which is why it definitely makes my list for top favorite looks!

Designed By: Oscar de la Renta

6.) Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham is one of my role models, so obviously I had to include her. It’s not even just her kindness and strong attitude that I love about her, but also her amazing fashion sense. This look is so timeless and elegant. The long black mermaid dress makes her look so glamorous, and even more with the beautiful diamond choker necklace fit for a queen because Ashley is always a killer queen!

Designed By: Zac Posen

7.) Jennifer Lopez

I just have to ask … how is this woman almost fifty-years old? She looks like she could be in her early thirties! She’s one of the few people of her age that can pull off this ravishing, chic dress. I’m not gonna lie though, it looks very heavy and uncomfortable despite how stunning it is. It also looks like a disco ball, perfect for a 70s party! 😂

Designed By: Tom Ford

8.) Julia Roberts

I’m OBSESSED with that hot pink goddess dress! It’s one of my favorite colors, and I just love the sexiness and elegance, as well as the matching sandal heels. Vivian Ward would definitely approve of this look. Julia will forever be a style icon! 

Designed By: ELIE SAAB

9.) Tina Fey

The royal blue and flowing bottom are by far the best features of this outfit. That’s all I have to say, other than that she looks gorgeous AF. Period. I’d also be happy to sign a petition for her, Amy Poehler, and Maya Rudolph to host the Oscars next year together. How amazing would that be? Just wanting them present one award together was perfection!

Designed By: Vera Wang

10.) Leititia Wright

Some say this look is a tad boring. It may be my least favorite on this list, but I still think it’s very graceful and demure. I like the neutral colors, it makes the dress look timeless but not too old-fashioned. Plus, the leaf embroidery gives off a playful, youthful vibe in a way. Leitita looked so beautiful as always!

Designed By: Christian Dior

Who did you think made the best fashion statement at the 2019 Oscars? Comment down below and share!

10 Best Dressed at the Grammys

Happy Tuesday, y’all!

Hollywood awards season is still in full swing. In less than two weeks is the biggest movie awards night of the year (aka the Oscars), and this past Sunday was the biggest music awards night of the year … the Grammys!

I’m gonna be real honest with y’all, I didn’t watch the Grammys. I didn’t even watch the live stream of the red carpet on E! News. I know, how absurd of me! I’m just not as excited about the Grammys as am about the Oscars or Golden Globes. I’m more familiar with movie actors/actresses than I am with music artists. However, that didn’t stop me from looking online and seeing what the celebs were showing off on the red carpet. I gotta say, I was very impressed! From Miley Cyrus’s chic pantsuit by Mugler to Anna Kendrick’s sweet and sassy Roaring Twenties dress by Ralph & Russo, I didn’t find myself disappointed one bit! Although I’m a little bummed Carrie Underwood didn’t attend the ceremony because she always has the most glamorous red carpet outfits. But hey, you can’t always get what you want. Plus, I’m thrilled that she finally had her beautiful baby boy Jacob and is taking time off for family. God bless her and the Underwood-Fisher fam!

Anyways, here are my top ten favorite red carpet looks from the Grammys!

1.) Lauren Daigle

2.) Miley Cyrus

3.) Lady Gaga

4.) Kelsea Ballerini

5.) Nina Dobrev

6.) Tori Hall

7.) Camila Cabello

8.) Alessia Cara

9.) Anna Kendrick

10.) Alicia Keys

What was your favorite red carpet look from the Grammys? Comment down below and share!

Baby, It’s Cold AF Outside

Soooooooo, the Polar Vortex just hit Ohio annnnnnnddddd … it sucks. It literally sucks. It’s freezing cold outside! Every time I let Max out he looks around for only a few seconds and then he runs back in as fast as possible. Even dogs can’t handle it! I keep thinking of the “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” song and how I would sing it as “Baby, It’s Cold AF Outside” (hence the title of this post). I would literally mean it, you could easily walk outside and catch hypothermia within a minute. Stay safe and warm, don’t go outdoors!

On the bright side, I had classes canceled both today and yesterday. I also don’t have Friday classes, so this is basically another Thanksgiving break for me! It’s also supposed to get a little warmer this weekend. It ain’t gonna be crazy warm, but 50 degrees sounds a lot nicer than -2 degrees! That’s like spring weather to us Midwest folks 😂

In the meantime, I have the perfect cozy grey turtleneck from Aerie to keep me warm during the Polar Vortex. I actually bought this exact sweater - same size, same color - as a Christmas gift for my cousin Haley. It looked so cute on her, and she told me that it’s one of the coziest sweaters she’s ever worn. I waited till the post-holiday season sale to order it. It was only $23.98 (not counting shipping fees), and the original price was $60. Not a too shabby deal if I do say so myself, and neither is the sweater! 100/10 recommend it, but get it before it sells out!

Another few additions to my cozy indoor outfit are my favorite ripped boyfriend jeans from American Eagle (obviously I would only wear these inside at the moment) and tortoise frames. Let’s face it, you can never go wrong with comfy, baggy jeans and cute retro frames. #HipsterStyle4Life 🤓

How are you staying warm during the Polar Vortex? Comment down below and let’s start a conversation!

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The Banyan Tree Look

Hey, y’all! It’s just about mid-January and the weather outside has actually been pretty mild. I honestly don’t mind it at all. I’m much more of a warmer weather type of person, and the months leading up to March, or even April, are usually pretty brutal with the cold air. And when Christmas is over, I’m ready for spring to come. So the fact that it’s this nice and warm in the winter is a treat!

Ohio is very bipolar though, so I cannot guarantee the weather to be like this for the rest of winter. I’m pretty sure were gonna have at least a few long weeks with snow, ice, negative temperatures, and potholes (insert sad emoji 😢). On a positive note, that would mean cancelled classes and some nice days off!

I have the perfect outfit that works for both chilly and mild temperatures. It’s also great for both fancy and casual occasions. It’s basically perfect for anything!

Banyan Tree is one of my newest obsessions. It’s a local company in the Northeast Ohio area. There are three locations: one in Crocker Park, one in Legacy Village, and one in Tremont. It’s such a cute branch (ha, see what I did there?) with a variety of styles to choose from. It’s trendy, chic, and affordable. What more could you ask for? From Banyan Tree, I have a grey sweater with a criss cross back and burgundy velvet skirt. I received them both as a Christmas gift and they match perfectly. The sweater is nice because it’s light enough to wear for warmer weather but still appropriate for chilly weather (with a coat or jacket). The velvet skirt is a little more fancy, but can still be worn for plenty of fun occasions.

I decided to go with a preppy look by styling the outfit with my Steve Madden black knee high boots, my black Kate Spade satchel aka my “big girl purse”, and black pantyhose. I’m gonna be real honest for one hot second … I do not enjoy wearing pantyhose. I don’t hate them, but I find them uncomfortable, especially around the waist area. The only reason I’ll wear is because they make outfits look cute and they’re kind of an essential item for fancy outfits in the winter. It helps that they look cute with this outfit especially!

By the way, this post is NOT sponsored. I just really love Banyan Tree and I encourage you to check it out if you’re a Cleveland native! Be sure to also follow them on Instagram: @shopbanyantree to keep up with their styles and items.

I hope y’all have a wonderful rest of your week. Happy Hump Day!

Best Dressed at the Golden Globes

Happy Tuesday! It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts. I’m happy to be (sort of) back in the routine, and you’ll get to see even more posts with winter, spring semester, and awards season currently happening!

Speaking of awards season, did anyone watch the Golden Globes this past Sunday? I sure did! Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve always enjoyed watching Hollywood award show events. As I watched the glamorous events happen on the TV screen, I would daydream about having the opportunity to attend one of the many popular award shows, wear a beautiful haute couture designer gown, and meet some of my favorite celebrities. But for real, what teenager doesn’t dream about all that? And if I’m being honest with myself, to this day I still dream about attending an awards show, movie premiere, or some kind of big Hollywood event. I obviously don’t want to be a celebrity, but I would love to be an audience member just to be a part of the action. I bet events and shows also look for influencers or bloggers to help sponsor, so that’s definitely a possibility. Never give up on a dream!

One of the best parts about watching award shows, besides predicting and seeing who wins, is seeing the celebrity fashion on the red carpet. The glitz and glamour is everything. As a fashion blogger and fashion student at Kent State, it makes perfect sense as to why I love it. I always love imaginig what my favorite celebrities are going to be wearing and actually seeing what they wear, either better than I imagined or not what I imagined at all (which could go either way). It’s always felt like a special occasion for me, even if I’m watching from my couch in my sweatpants while eating pizza and drinking wine. Award shows are my version of Super Bowl games!

With that being said, here are my top ten picks for best dressed at the 2019 Golden Globes!

1.) Gina Rodriguez

Gina is such a cutie. I immediately fell in love with her look when I first saw her on the red carpet. This dress is like a combination of Cinderella and a goddess. She looks so elegant and sexy all at once!

Designer: Reem Acra

2.) Holly Taylor

Red is my favorite color, so this dress is a winner to me. I love the straps and how from top to bottom flows like a mermaid tail. Holly looked adorable!

Designer: Ines Di Santo

3.) Kristen Bell

This is what I call a timeless Hollywood look. Kristen looked absolutely drop-dead gorgeous and flawless! I loved seeing photos of her twirling in the dress on the red carpet. She’s an actual Disney princess come to life, just like her character Princess Anna in Frozen!

Designer: Zuhair Murad

4.) Kaley Cuoco

The navy velvet top is cute, the belt is cute, the bottom is cute, and her hair is cute. Cute cute cute cute! Plus, the dress also has pockets! Kaley actually said in an interview that wearing an outfit with pockets helps her stay calm on the red carpet. That’s such a great idea. And who doesn’t love pockets?!

Designer: Monique Lhuillier

5.) Keri Russell

What’s not to love about this dress? She looks so sexy and gorgeous! The neckline is a little too low in my opinion, but the dress overall is super glamorous.

Designer: Monique Lhuillier

6.) Julia Roberts

This was one of my mom’s favorite looks, as well as mine. I love the nude bottom tulle cape and top with the black pants and heels. It looks so chic and simple at the same time. I love how women’s pants are becoming super popular and trendy on the red carpet!

Designer: Stella McCartney

7.) Danai Gurira

This look is so fiery and fierce! I fell in love with Danai when she played Okoye in Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War. She can slay in Wakanda AND on the red carpet!

Designer: Rodarte

​8.) Halle Berry

LOVE Halle Berry with long hair, especially in that sleek ponytail with bangs! And this dress looks amazing on her. She is literally slaying the red carpet. She is a killer queen!

Designer: Zuhair Murad

9.) Emma Stone

I’ve always adored Emma Stone, and so does my dad and almost every guy I know 😂 The rose gold tulle and metallic embroidery match elegantly and make the gown fit for a princess. I heard a few people comment that the top of her dress looked too puffy, but I don’t think it looks that puffy. Plus, puffy tops are so in now!

Designer: Louis Vuitton

10.) Lady Gaga

Periwinkle is one of my other favorite colors, and I love how the dress and hair match. Only Lady Gaga could rock a look like this. Sorry, Judy Garland!

Designer: Valentino

BONUS: Emily Blunt 

What can I say? She’s practically perfect in every way! She and her husband John Krasinski also win Best Dressed Couple in my heart. If you haven’t seen pictures of them from the other night, go Google them right now. You won’t regret it ❤️

Designer: Alexander McQueen

What was your favorite red carpet look at the Golden Globes? Comment below and share!