My Style: The Woods at Sunset

I'm loving this time of year when I can stroll in the woods and it's warm enough at sunset to wear a light romper and long cardigan.  It's so peaceful!  Notice the gorgeous tie-dye of the Other’s Follow romper with the drawstring gather and the pockets at the hips.  The material is soft and luxurious.  Next, you have to focus on the pretty ruffled hem at the base and at the sleeves of the cardi--beautiful design from Femmebot.  The knit material is delicate and yet full of life with sheer stripes.  I always love details.  Additionally for this styling, I selected the amazing Dame Harness Bootie in Sand by Koolaburra, specializing in beautiful leather designs.  These handsome, low-cut harness booties with a dipped front topline and stacked leather heel are so comfortable!  I selected a sleek, faux leather backpack that matched the booties nicely. Completing the outfit, I put on some chic sunnies, boho jewelry, and a floppy hat.  

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In 10 days, I will officially have my Associates of Applied Science in Graphic Design!  I will be able to get sleep and actually be coherent in my blog writing. haha  Have a super rest of the week!  Xoxo, Shelly

Cardigan courtesy of Femmebot

Romper courtesy of Others Follow

Boots courtesy of Koolaburra

Bag courtesy of T-Shirt &Jeans

Sunglasses courtesy of Polette

Extensions courtesy of Crisace

Necklace from Free People

Hat from Forever 21

My Style: Bohemian Rhapsody

Today's Look: was taken in beautiful Old Town Scottsdale on a humid, 102 degree afternoon.  Yes, I wilted.  Literally.  Northern Arizona is not nearly as hot as "The Valley" during the summer months, so I'm not acclimated to real heat.  Lucky for me, I received a lovely embellished chevron striped romper from Charlotte Russe that was perfect for a warm summer day. To give a more bohemian styling, which you know I love, I added a soft, extra-long jersey cardigan from SirenLondon.  SirenLondon is an e-retailer with headquarters located in Warwickshire, England.  Specializing in indie, vintage-style, hand-selected clothing,  they have an eye for trends and a great selection of what's current.  I definitely recommend checking them out!  To add more boho flare, I selected a pretty gold and black beaded hair-jewelry clip by artist Semira Mustafic, creator of Hair Floaters, black sling-back booties, various artistic rings, gold earrings, and a cuff bracelet.  Hope you're all staying cool this summer.  Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details:  Cardigan courtesy of SirenLondon ❤ | Romper, Bracelet, & Earrings courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤ | Hair Clip courtesy of Floaters ❤ | Shoes from Maurices | Black Stone Ring from Sage Brush Trading Company | Eye Ring from Black Hound Gallerie | Gold Rings from Forever 21 | Nails from Claire's

Fashion Tip:  Long, black cardigans have a super power of being not only a stylish piece in any closet, but also being very flattering to a woman's curves.  I had been looking for one for awhile when I found this beauty.  The Long Tall Whisper Cardigan from SirenLondon could not be more perfect!

Watch my short and sweet tutorial on how to wear Hair Floaters below :)

                

My Style: Free Spirit

Today's Look: is festival chic, inspired by one of my style icons Vanessa Hudgens, and fun for the hot summer days approaching.  To get this look, I started with the tribal jacquard cage-back crop top in black, beige, and taupe and denim cut-offs.  I just had to add a floral headband, cut-out ankle boots, and a crocheted vest.  Adding the perfect finishing touches, I accessorized with infinity earrings, a studded leather bracelet and belt, and tarnished metal rings.  To get an idea of what bloggers go through, I have a story for you, my loyal readers.  For this shoot in particular, I knew I wanted lush green trees, mother earth vibes, and of course, beautiful lighting.  My photographer and I set out searching for a great spot.  We had to hike through a field, down a steep slope, and through (not past but through) numerous shrubs to get to this location--I saw the logs from the highway and thought it would be an awesome setting.  Although the area looked stunning in the pictures, during the photo shoot I felt like I was under attack; I had to ward off ants, bees, rodents (at least I think I heard a few scurry away in the bushes), and scratchy branches.  Luckily, we survived the wilderness and got some great pictures which made it worth the work.  When I got a chance to look at the photos that night, there was a spot on the back of my top in one of the photos.  I zoomed in and it was a ginormous bee just hanging out, chilling on my back!  I'm very allergic to bees and very thankful I wasn't aware of its presence and that it didn't sting me.  Goodness...the things we bloggers go through for that perfect shot.  Anyway, that's my dramatic story. haha  Hope you're all having a wonderful week.  Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details:  Top courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Earrings courtesy of  VanessaReneeStyle.com (at Phoenix Fashion Week) ❤, Lipstick courtesy of N°7 (at Phoenix Fashion Week) ❤, Shorts from Forever 21, Crochet Vest and Bracelet from Earthbound Trading Company, Boots and Belt from Target, Headband from American Eagle, Stacked Ring from World Market, Band Ring from Aéropostale, Nails by Impress Nails.

Fashion Tip:  Even if you're not going to Coachella this year, it's still fun to dress up and be there in spirit.

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My Style: We Will Always Have Paris

Today's Look:  shows how a girl can be edgy while still remaining classy.  To start the look off, I chose a white v-neck featuring the saying "WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS".  I personally adore this top.  When Charlotte Russe sent it to me, I couldn't wait to style it!  It's not only romantic, but I'm also drawn to it given the fact that my dream is to visit Paris someday.  To make the basic tee chic, I tucked the top into a fab faux-leather skirt with zipper details.  I like how the skirt isn't too short, but definitely isn't conservative either.  Next, I wore black suede, high-heeled ankle booties, and a sleek, black clutch.  Finishing off the look, I accessorized with a multi-metal, layered necklace, two rings, and silver stud earrings.

Outfit Details:  Top courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Skirt by Forever 21 from forever21.com, Shoes by Steve Madden from stevemadden.com, Necklace by Express from express.com, Purse at oasap.com, White Ring at nastygal.com, White & Black Ring by Silver Luxuries at Kohl's (Prescott, Arizona), Earrings from Aéropostale (Tucson, Arizona).

Fashion Tip:  When trying to think of an edgy yet classy outfit, it's essential to remember to either have the sex appeal above the waist with a crop-top, strapless top, or spaghetti straps,  or below the waist with a mini skirt, pair of shorts, or form fitting pants, but not both.  

Photography by Billy Stuckman

Celebrities rockin' the leather skirt trend:

Lucy Hale           Olivia Palermo           Ashley Greene           Rihanna           Kate Hudson