My Style: Now is Everything

This year is off to a wonderful start.  Classes have been tough but good, and blogging has been better than ever.  I was invited to enter a blogger contest hosted by Adidas NEO Label to show how #NOWISEVERYTHING, to express living life to the fullest in the moment and being yourself.  The challenge involved submitting two photos and one short film taken while wearing Adidas NEO Label clothes.  Their stylist sent me three beautiful pieces of clothing that I then had to style showing my own style.  For the photos and video, I wore a floral skater skirt dress, a fuzzy, black sweater, and a blue beanie all by NEO.  To stand out, I wanted to capture the uniqueness of being from Arizona, so I chose to shoot at my favorite location by the lake.  Since my personal style is urban boho, I added knee high socks and combat boots that complimented the NEO gear.  I enlisted the help of my brother to edit the 15-second Instagram video.  I was honored to have just had the chance to be a part of the contest and thrilled when they told me I had won!  The grand prize was a trip to Miami Beach to participate in a two-day photo shoot for the NEO spring/summer campaign.  It was an incredible experience, and I can't wait to tell you all about it when the campaign launches in April.  Keep an eye out in the upcoming months.  Hope you live in the present today, not regretting yesterday and not worrying about the future. Now is everything, so live each moment and have fun! Xoxo, Shelly

Sweater, dress, & beanie courtesy of Adidas NEO Label

Boots from Steve Madden

Socks from Urban Outfitters

My Style: Sheer Madness

Today's Look: is all about the celebration of springtime.  In northern Arizona, the trees are beginning to blossom and the grass is just starting to turn green.  I couldn't wait to take some photos in front of this large flowering pear tree on my college campus.  But most of all, I couldn't wait to wear my brand new white sandals and sheer geometric-cutout dress.  Always exploring the latest trends, I just had to buy these sandals.  First, the name--they are made by Shellys London.  How could I resist a shoe by that name?  It's just such a great name ;) Second, if you haven't discovered the brand yet, please take a look at their website or look them up at retailers like Nordstrom, Macy's, and Urban Outfitters.  The designs are fresh and fun.  This particular pair is called Shellys London Portneuf.  Next for my dress, I gotta admit that sheer can be a little revealing, but I very much enjoyed rocking this bodycon from Charlotte Russe. It's definitely a great LWD (little white dress) which is a closet essential.  This particular geometric-cutout sheer dress is also sheer in back; I waited to wear it until I found the perfect boyfriend sweater as a modest accessory.  The combination is close to perfection for a casual spring outfit.  Hope you're enjoying the sunnier weather wherever you may be.   Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details:  Dress courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Sweater by Express at express.com, Shoes by Shellys London at urbanoutfitters.com, Sunglasses at Black Hound Gallerie (Flagstaff, Arizona), Earring by Aéropostale at Aéropostale, Necklace by Forever 21 at Forever 21, Black Ring at Earthbound Trading Co. (Sedona, Arizona), Sparkly Ring by Silver Luxuries at Kohl's.

Fashion Tip:  Boyfriend sweaters are a girl's best friend on a chilly spring day.  Sometimes they are called "oversized cardigans," so good luck shopping until you find the sweater or cardigan perfect for you.

Celebrities showing some skin in sheer madness:

Kim Kardashian      Jennifer Lopez       Zoe Saldana       Allison Williams      Jaimie Alexander