Military Vest ~ Outfit Challenge Post

Remember this vest from my list of items I was going to make myself wear this week?  Well here's how I styled it!

I wanted to temper this tie dyed tiered skirt that I paired with a simple tank so on went the vest and it instantly dressed it up!  I wrapped a belt around my waist for definition, and added some neutral wedges and a vintage snakeskin print clutch!

Bella was my photographer, so the pics came out a bit blurry :)

Vest: Banana Republic
Tank: NY & Company
Skirt: Target
Belt: NY & Company
Wedges: Michael Kors via TJ Maxx
Pendant Necklace: Jewelmint Daphne Pendant
Wooden Beaded Necklace: Vintage, thrifted
Earrings: Jewelmint World's End Earrings
Ring: Jewelmint Moonbeam Ring
Bracelets: Vintage, thrifted
Snakeskin Embossed Clutch: Vintage, thrifted
Sunnies: Moschino
Kilt Pin (on lapel): Vintage, belonged to my grandmother

What do you think of this look?  How else would you style this vest?

Detailed shot of my accessories, listed out above.

Closer look of the vintage kilt pin on my lapel, cute huh?  Love it!!
What do you think of this look?

xxooxoxo
Lia

Blues ~ Outfit Challenge Post

Hello my lovelies!  Today I am wearing TWO of the items I challenged myself to wear this week, the blue men's shirt, and the cobalt Sole Society pumps.  I love this look.  I bought the shirt on a clearance rack at Walmart in the men's department. 

I belted the shirt, cuffed the sleeves and left the top buttons undone as well.  I paired it with my gray skinnies from NY and Company, and of course, what shoes would look best with this besides the cobalt Virginia's from Sole Society.  Now who would I be without my accessories??  Of course I'm rocking Jewelmint and BaubleBar!

Shirt: George, Walmart Men's Section

Jeggings: NY and Company

Belt: Forever 21

Shoes: Sole Society

Necklace: Jewelmint Bullet Necklace

Earrings: Jewelmint Rio Bravo Earrings

Bracelet: BaubleBar Starfish Cuff, seen here

Do you like how I styled the shirt and the shoes?  Would you have styled them differently?

xxooxoxo

Lia

Closet Challenge Week One Roundup

A few weeks ago, Alyson over at The Average Girl's Guide posted a tip, to challenge yourself to pick out three items in your wardrobe to wear throughout the week, see her post here.  So I (being the wicked overachiever that I am) picked seven pieces that I will be wearing.  I chose these items because they are things I've bought but haven't really worn; the skirt and men's shirt still have their tags on, and the shoes are all brand new!  I don't believe I've worn either vest, too!

Here's what I've picked!

• Black flats from Sole Society
• Banana Republic olive green vest
• White Adrienne Vittadini vest
• Blue men's button down shirt
• Silky patterned A-line skirt
• Red and silver pumps from Sole Society
• Cobalt and black Sole Society pumps

I'll post outfit pics showing what I've put together every day!  Do you have any suggestions of what I should pair the items with??

xxooxoxo

Lia

Obsessed ~ BaubleBar Starfish Cuff

When Grace, from Stripes and Sequins fame, tweeted a pic of herself wearing this bracelet, I died.  I'm in love with insanely unique pieces, and I'm in love with anything beachy so this was a no brainer.  It also reminded me of this Anthropologie starfish cuff I'd been coveting for some time, but was not about to drop $198 on.  So a few weeks later, Grace tweeted me and said that the cuff was now available for purchase at BaubleBar, and it was only $34, I think it was only a matter of seconds until it was purchased.  I love especially how its arms wrap around and you can adjust the cuff to better fit your wrist by lightly bending them.  It's such a statement piece, I get so many compliments on it from strangers!

Here's a pic of it with no flash on.  You can really see the detail and texture of this amazing piece.  I'd recommend getting it asap!  The price is perfect for such a quality statement piece.  Plus, if you've never ordered from BaubleBar before, you get a $10 credit on your first purchase!
I hope you love this bracelet as much as I do!

xoxoxo
Lia

I'm Guest Posting Today at Fashion by Alicia!

Hi lovelies!  Today I am guest posting over at the amazing Alicia's blog, Fashion by Alicia.  Be sure to check out some of my favorite things I'm talking about over there and let me know what you think!  While you're there, peruse Alicia's blog!  She gives some amazing tips on how to dress for your body type, how to mix colors, etc!  

xxooxoxo

Lia

New Vlog ~ Another Jewelmint Haul

Hiya lovelies!

Yes, I'm wicked addicted to Jewelmint as of late, so here's another haul of what I've gotten.  I'm super pleased with the pieces!

Also, check out my killer earrings made by Tara, of Haute Lunch.  She has an etsy shop, Tara Lane Designs, and I was shocked over how talented she is!!!  Stop by her blog and say hi, or buy some really unique and eye catching pieces from her shop!

Finally, if you aren't familiar with Jewelmint, click the link and sign up!  You definitely won't be disappointed, I swear :)



So what is your favorite Jewelmint piece?  Do I need to join a JM Anonymous support group?

xxooxoxo
Liajavascript:void(0)

How to Get Perfect Curls

Hello darlings!! Today I want to share my hair tips with you.  Now first I must say that I have incredibly thick, naturally wavy hair.  So while these tips may work for my hair, they may not work for yours.

So you may recognize my signature top-knot.  I'm always rockin it, like in these posts:

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That's a lot of top-knots!!!  Now would you believe the work that I put into the top-knot?  OMG, let me tell you :)  So here's the products:

1. Dove Nourishing Oil Care shampoo
2. Dove Nourishing Oil Care conditioner
3. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle deeeeeeeeep conditioner

I always use this shampoo, and I alternate (2) and (3) every other wash.  I wash my hair 3-4 times a week.

4. Aussie Hair Insurance leave-in conditioner

As soon as I'm out of the shower and toweled off, I spray this throughout my hair.

5. Conair wide toothed comb

This is the widest wide toothed comb I can find.  I swear by it.  After spraying in (4), I use this to gently detangle the bigger tangles and to distribute the product throughout my hair.  I never, repeat, NEVER use a brush on my hair.  Unless I'm getting a blowout.  But I'm not the one using the brush.

6. Moroccan Oil


After combing, I dispense two pumps of this into my hands and rub them together.  Then I run my hands through the bottom two-thirds of my hair, really concentrating on the ends.  I make sure to get everywhere, even the little tiny hairs in the back underneath.  Finally, I gently run my hands over the top of my hair before washing my hands.

7. Scunci hair ties


These are hands down the best things in the world.  You put them in, and your hair does. not. budge.  You don't need to readjust your ponytail or whatever at all.  Anyhow, I flip my head upside down, and gather all my hair on the top of my head.  Then I start twisting it, and then twist it and coil it around itself into a top knot.  I finally wrap (7) around the top knot and that's it!

I leave my hair in that for a day or so (use a shower cap when showering!!!) then take it down and get this:

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So there you have it.  That's how I do my hair.  While it works for me, it may not work for you, but it wouldn't hurt to try!

Tell me, what do you do to tame your hair?

xoxoxo
Lia