My Style: Dressing Up on the Pier

Springtime in northern Arizona is amazing with a slight chill at dawn and dusk but heavenly blue skies during the days.  I visited the incredible Goldwater Lake and watched the ducks from the pier.  For this look, I chose a beautiful dress from TFNC London that has a flattering silhouette with a flared skirt and long sleeves. I couldn't resist wearing these handsome platform, lace-up oxford flats along with sheer black tights.  Adding one of my favorite wide-brimmed hats and gold-rimmed sunnies, I was ready to enjoy an afternoon at the lake.  

Well, finished a paper yesterday, had an exam today, and have projects due over the next three days--so, AAH!  Just had to fill you in with my thrilling college days--but I am loving getting my portfolio done, learning more computer skills for photography and websites, and making new friends.  College life isn't sooooo bad but it is hectic.  

Also, today marks the two-year anniversary of Arizona Girl.  I want to say thank you to all my kind readers and wonderful collaborators!  Blogging continues to be an incredible journey and you all inspire me everyday to keep doing what I love, so thank you.  :) Xoxo, Shelly

Dress courtesy of TFNC London

Purse courtesy of Handbag Heaven

Tights courtesy of Silkies

Hair Extensions courtesy of Crisace

Hat from Urban Outfitters

Shoes from Steve Madden

Sunglasses from BMP

My Style: Hipsta Please

Today's Look:  was taken literally in a windstorm.  Whoever said spring weather is perfect obviously wasn’t from Arizona.  Most of my photos show me frantically holding my hat on and my dress down.  Like most things in life, with the good comes the bad and vice versa.  Even though the wind made the photo shoot a little challenging, it also created beautiful movement of the material and my hair.  The over-sized cut and floral print of the dress look elegant and feminine while channeling influences from the ‘90s.  Lately, I have had the pleasure of featuring more nightlife outfits, but for this look I wanted to show more of a casual, everyday style.  I paired the comfy dress with my favorite shoes at the moment, black lace-up sandals, and a new black, floppy hat.  Lastly, I wore earrings I received as a gift from Ashley Lane Company during the Spring into Fashion Phoenix Fashion Show.  The rustic metal and exquisite vintage look of the earrings create the perfect finishing touch to the outfit.   

Outfit Details:  Earrings courtesy of Ashley Lane Company ❤ | Phone Case courtesy of Clique Shops ❤ | Lipstick courtesy of N°7 Cosmetics ❤ | Dress by Staring at Stars from Urban Outfitters | Shoes by Deena & Ozzy at Urban Outfitters | Hat by David & Young Collection from ShopPriceless.com | Stacked Ring from World Market | Band ring from Aéropostale

Fashion Tip:  When you’re searching for that just right accessory, take your time and find the ideal item.  I searched and searched for the perfect black, floppy hat.  This hat from Shop Priceless met all of my criteria—good wool, wide brimmed, and a faultless fit.