My Style: Anchors Aweigh

Today's Look:  was taken on beautiful Santa Monica Beach in California.  I just spent three glorious weeks in Cali and visited Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, Marina del Rey, Beverly Hills, and Universal Studios.  I highly recommend enjoying all that southern Cal has to offer.  Visiting these places, you get the beauty of Santa Monica, the craziness of Venice Beach, the sophistication of Marina del Rey, the ritz of 90210, and the thrills of Universal Studios.  For a warm day in Santa Monica, I started styling this outfit with a darling, dark blue, cinched-bow crop top.  I added a lace mini shirt and navy flips.  For accessories, I wore an anchor pendant to add a little seashore motif.  Man, I already miss the ocean and I’ve only been home one day!  Anyway, I hope you’re having a wonderful summer day! Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details:  Top & Shoes courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤ | Skirt from American Eagle | Purse from Missguided | Bracelet from Charming Charlie | Sunglasses from Basement Marketplace | Necklace from Black Hound Gallerie | Silver Ring from Maurices | Bedazzled Ring from Brighton

Fashion Tip:  Navy and white are a classic pairing for an outfit at the beach.  

Photography by Billy Stuckman

            

My Style: Little Black Dress

Today's Look:  is filled with sophistication and sprinkled with youth.  To start the look off, I chose the dress.  You could say it's vintage since it was passed down to me from my aunt.  When she gave it to me she told me it was an important dress.  It was her perfect LBD (little black dress) and held many magical memories.  I was thrilled to have been given it.  The dress is sleeveless with a heavy material that hangs nicely and sparkles like a starry night.  It's very pretty but a little long for my preference.  So, to update the modest dress and add a personal touch, I accessorized with a gray and silver belt at the waist to help shorten the dress, as well as add the glam factor.  Next, I chose the jacket.  I wanted something warm, fabulous, and longer length since it was a chilly, rainy day.  The black and grays in the animal print design went beautifully.  Since tights would have been somewhat conservative, I opted for sheer thigh-highs and platform boots to add some edge.  Finishing off the look, I wore silver hoop earrings, two silver rings, and a metallic clutch, all bedazzled obviously.  ;)

Outfit Details:  Coat by Potter's Pot at Basement Marketplace (Flagstaff, Arizona), Dress by Jump Apparel Co. (gift), Clutch by Melie at Black Hound Gallerie (Flagstaff, Arizona), Boots by Grey City at nastygal.com, Thigh Highs by Leggs Everyday at Sears (Prescott, Arizona), Hoop Earrings by Lucky Brand at Dillard's (Prescott, Arizona), Diamond Band by Brighton at Fancy That (Prescott, Arizona), "Love" Ring at Earth Bound Trading Co. (Flagstaff, Arizona), Belt was a gift.

Fashion Tip:  Every girl needs a perfect little black dress.  It's always classy, never trashy, and great for every occasion.  

More ways to rock a perfect LBD.  Dress and clutch links found here.

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