All About Girls: April 2014

Wednesday 30 April 2014

My Style: Little Miss Sunshine

Today's Look: features one of my favorite spring wardrobe additions, a Charlotte Russe sunflower printed crop-top. When I first saw this top, it was love at first sight. The happy colors of the flowers contrast against the dark brown and navy in the top, creating a beautiful combination! I paired the flowy top with some high-waisted, acid washed shorts, taupe Litas, and an ivory kimono. For accessories, I kept with the earthy vibe, adding multiple bracelets, infinity stud earrings, Tree of Life necklace, and tarnished gold rings. My other favorite part of the outfit includes a vibrant, artsy cellphone case from Clique Shops. Don't forget to use promo code "arizonagirl" to get 20% off any product from cliqueshops.com! Next week will be the official start to my summer, so I will hopefully be sketching again. :) Xoxo, Shelly

Beauty Tip: Some of you have asked me how I do my hair, so here is my secret to obtaining the perfect curls. Instead of using the classic curling iron with a clasp, I use a curling wand. I really like how the wand allows my curls to look more natural and have a beach wave appeal. Normal curling irons are great at creating stiff ringlets, but I prefer soft, loose curls for everyday casual. Wands take a little getting use to, due to the fact that you have to be careful not to burn your fingers. Once you get the hang of it, the curling wand is a miracle worker. Specifically, I use the Plugged In Tourmaline Cone Curling Wand from Sally Beauty.

Monday 28 April 2014

My Style: Blurred Lines

Today's Look: is perfect for a fun girls' night out! A rich royal blue crop-top paired with a printed chevron body-con skirt makes a stunning pair in this sexy ensemble. When thinking of what to wear for a night out on the town, think chic and think bold. For this outfit, I chose soft materials and unique prints. The top features an interesting perforated texture while the skirt is a snug cotton - perfect for dancing the night away. Accessorizing, I wore a beautiful black and gold necklace, stacked bracelets, numerous rings, and gold earrings. And of course I couldn't leave the house without a bedazzled clutch and my cellphone looking fab in a "Sweet Pastel Aqua (Clip Case)"! BTW, if you're on lookout for a new phone case or tech accessory, use the code "arizonagirl" to get 20% off any item from www.cliqueshops.com! Hope you're all having a great week. Mine is kind of crazy with finals, so I wasn't able to do a fashion sketch. Luckily, summer is so close I can almost taste it! Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details: Top, Skirt, Blazer, Heels, Necklace, Bracelets, & Earrings courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Phone Case courtesy of Clique Shops ❤, Purse by Street Level from DailyLook.com, Rings from Forever 21, Nails by Kiss.

Fashion Tip: For a girls' night out, be sure to wear soft materials that let your skin breath and are soft on your arms for when you're dancing and having a good time. Nothing worse than sequins or beading rubbing you raw while you're trying to seem alluring!

Wednesday 23 April 2014

My Style: Daisy Dukes

Today's Look: showcases a pair of acid wash cut-offs and a loose crop-top. I love the flowy, flared cami in daisy-printed jersey knit, and I couldn't wait to add the daisy embroidered, high-waisted acid wash cut-offs and daisy stud earrings. As you can tell for this spring, I am enjoying crop tops and shorts. Making the outfit more tomboy chic, I wore simple, white Converse sneakers and edgy aviator sunglasses. I finished the look off by dressing up my phone in Clique's "Gold Dust (Clip Case)" which matched my gold accessories perfectly. If you didn't notice, I kidnapped my brother's longboard as a photoshoot prop for fun. And yes, I did try to cruise around a little bit, but let's be honest, I am no skater girl. haha Hope you all are having a wonderful, adventurous week! Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details: Top, Bracelets, & Sunglassescourtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Phone Case courtesy of Clique Fashion Case & Skin Boutique ❤, Shortsby Vibrant at LoveCulture, Converse Sneakersat urbanoutfitters.com, Rings and Earrings from Forever 21.

Fashion Tip: Daisies are a major trend this season. Whether its on a graphic tee, embellished accessories, or embroidered shorts, daisies are a definite must!

Sunday 20 April 2014

My Style: Back to Reality

Today's Look: is all about enjoying a beautiful spring day. I started the outfit by thinking of what to wear around town on a sunny, breezy day and the transition from festival wear to street style. Now that Coachella is over, city slickers and suburbanites must go back to their day-to-day lives, leaving their boho-decked out selves behind. I personally love both festival and street style, so I decided to make a look that transforms into each, wearing a bright pink crop-top and black, shredded cut-offs and styling them a little differently. For the festival look, I wore a floral headband that I made and it was meant to be because it matched this beautiful Ali & Kris pullover to a T. For the street style, I put on the pullover and removed the floral crown. Simple yet effective changes transform the look. Of course, I had to add some edginess by wearing black, cut-out ankle boots and black galaxy nails. Now, one of my personal styling philosophies is that a girl's phone should always be as fabulously dressed as she is. For the perfect finishing touch, I turned my iPhone into a fashion accessory with a beautiful "Mini Dot Pink" case by Clique Fashion Case & Skin Boutique. Hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details: Pullover courtesy of Ali & Kris ❤, iPhone Case courtesy of Clique Fashion Case & Skin Boutiqueat cliqueshops.com ❤, Top from Wet Seal, Shorts and Bracelets from Forever 21, Booties from stevemadden.com, Sunglasses, Earrings, and Black Ring from Earthbound Trading Co, White Ring from nastygal.com.

Fashion Tip: This spring, enjoy mixing different shades of one color. In this look I had fun with different pinks throughout. It makes a simple outfit more exciting!

Wednesday 16 April 2014

My Style: Polka Dots & Chevron

Today's Look: is all about a flirty, dotted chevron shift dress made of micro-satin. Spring is definitely the season to wear fun dresses that flow, swirl, and attract. This little gem is the perfect spring staple. To complement the black polka-dotted, chevron print, I styled the dress with a black belt that has sparkly crystal embellishments. The shoes are my one indulgent purchase for this photo shoot; how can a girl resist block heel sandals with ankle straps? Literally impossible! Besides feminine, flirty dresses and strappy sandals, spring is represented to me by two types of flowers--tulips and daffodils. If you look carefully, you can see some of them peeking out in the background. I couldn't resist showing off how beautiful the neighborhood looks in my recent photoshoots. I hope you’re loving the season whatever it may be for you right now :) Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details: Dress courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Lipstick Cinnamon Swirl courtesy of N°7 (at Phoenix Fashion Week) ❤, Hairspray courtesy of Bumble and Bumble (at Phoenix Fashion Week) ❤, Heels from Zara, Purse and Black Stone Ring from Sage Brush Trading Co., Bracelet and Belt from Charming Charlie, Earrings from betseyjohnson.com, Gold Ring from Premier Designs.