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: I Love You, to the Moon and Back

Today's Look:  features another amazing outfit from Garage, one of my favorite clothing companies.  To complete this photo shoot, I made a day trip to beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona.  Enjoying the Route 66 nostalgia, we strolled the historic downtown area and had difficulty choosing which local shops, restaurants, and galleries we enjoyed the most.  These photos were taken in a small alley between the best candy store called Sweet Shoppe & Nut House and my favorite Flag’ eatery called Mountain Oasis International Restaurant.  While walking downtown, I had people complimenting my skirt, my jewelry, and my purse—people in Flagstaff are so friendly and do not hesitate to give a shout-out.  I adore this tribal print double slit maxi skirt with the crisscross crop top, both from Garage.  To accessorize, I added some awesome jewelry—a delicate three-tiered letter necklace from Garage, a pretty guitar-pick shaped pendant from Six Shooter Gifts, incredible rings from Earthbound Trading Company, and gorgeous sparkling nut stud earrings from Liza Schwartz.  To complete the look, I added embellished round sunnies, Steve Madden sandals, and a zebra striped phone case to dress up my iPhone.  I know I've written a lot about the outfit, but what seems like a simple bohemian/festival ensemble actually takes putting together a lot of different elements.

Outfit Details:  Top, Skirt, & "S" Necklace courtesy of Garage ❤ | "I love you, to the moon and back!" Necklace courtesy of Six Shooter Gifts ❤ | Earrings courtesy of Liza Schwartz Jewelry & Accessories ❤ | Phone Case courtesy of Clique Boutique ❤| Eye Shadow & Mascara courtesy of N°7 ❤ | Purse from La Moda | Shoes from Steve Madden | Rings from Earthbound Trading Company | Sunglasses from Hello Venice | Bracelet from Forever 21

Reminder:  P L E A S E  S H O W  M E  S O M E  L O V E and help me win a trip to a music festival sponsored by Garage Clothing as shown on my July 2nd post titled “Garage Festival,” please go to the link at http://blog.garageclothing.com/2014/06/garage-festival-contest-semifinalist-shelly-stuckman/ and leave a comment and/or share the post to Facebook and/or Twitter.  The comments tend to go through “Disqus,” but it only takes a moment to sign up and log in.  This contest ends July 14, 2014, but I really need your support now.  Thank you! ♡

By the way, these are my new favorite earrings--such great quality and beautifully designed.  If you like stunning, sophisticated jewelry with a youthful edge, then check out Liza Schwartz Jewelry & Accessories.

Fun fact:  The pendant above is etched cow bone.  I enjoyed wearing this and another similar pendant to the rodeo dances in Prescott, Arizona, over the July 4th weekend.  If you like a western flare or have some cowgirl inside of you, check out Six Shooter Gifts.

         

   

Product Review: Sunset 45's "The Little Luxuries Box"

This month I had the privilege of collaborating with Sunset 45 and reviewing their June "Little Luxuries Box".  The Little Luxuries Box is a box filled with fashion and beauty products worth $100+ that arrives at your doorstep once a month for a subscription price of only $30/mo plus $5 shipping.  Each month's box is different and unique.  I was so excited with the June 2014 box I received, which was inspired by one of the latest runway trends: tribal.  

The box included a gorgeous "Nona" necklace, "Jinji" earrings, OPI Nail Lacquer in "Dating a Royal", NYX Butter Lipstick in "Hot Tamale", Hello Waffle blush and coupon, and 7th Heaven Naturals mask!  WOW, right?  It definitely made my day when my box arrived.  The necklace and earrings are truly beautiful pieces of jewelry and great quality.  I am excited to style the necklace in an upcoming post; if you keep scrolling you will see how I styled the earrings, lipstick, nail polish, and blush.  The nail polish color is a bold royal blue and looks great with just two coats.  The lipstick is one of my faves from the box!  The bright orange color is a new addition to my lipstick collection and feels soft on the lips.  The blush is a sweet, light pink that applies nicely on the cheeks and creates a perfect tint of color.  Last but not least, the mask was wonderful.  As a blogger, I am very consistent and careful with my skincare.  I enjoyed trying the new mask.  It didn't irritate my skin (which is rare because I have very sensitive skin) and my face felt very smooth after. 

Overall, I give Sunset 45's "The Little Luxuries Box" an A+!  The products are of true quality and the customer service is so friendly.  The packaging and presentation were professional and appealing. If you are thinking of subscribing or want to purchase a box for one month to try it out, click here.  I always love receiving goodies in the mail, so if you're like me, you'll LOVE what Sunset 45 offers.

Outfit Details:  Earrings, Lipstick, Blush, & Nail Polish courtesy of Sunset 45 ❤ | Heels & Bracelets courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤ | Eye Shadow & Mascara courtesy of N°7 Cosmetics ❤ | Dress from Love Culture | Rings from Forever 21 

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My Style: Funky Town

Today's Look:  was perfect for a summer day in Cali.  When I first saw this tribal-printed challis fabric jumpsuit, I thought of the 1970’s free-spirit fashions and vacation fun.  So when I began styling the piece, I wanted to showcase those characteristics.  The first accessory, that I knew would complement the jumpsuit, was the sunglasses.  Once I put those sunglasses on with the one-piece, I decided to channel my inner disco dancing queen.  Next, I chose the cutout wedges, which remind me of platforms that they would have worn back in the 70s but with an update of course.  For jewelry, I went more boho to bring out the relaxed silhouette of the wide leg pants.   I wore rustic silver with turquoise detailing necklace and ring, along with a wooden bracelet.  I truly had a blast wearing this outfit and I can’t wait for my next opportunity to rock this jumpsuit.  Hope you all had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend.  Xoxo, Shelly

Outfit Details:  Jumpsuit & Bracelet courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤ | Wedges by Jessica Simpson from Dillard's | Sunglasses from Basement Marketplace | Necklace by Lucky Brand from Dillard's | Rings from Forever 21 | Earrings from Earthbound Trading Company 

Fashion Tip:  Jumpsuits are back!  Deal with it.  ☮