How to look chic & expensive on a budget

I know it sounds crazy, but it’s really not hard if you know what to do! Here are my top tips for looking expensive on a budget… Pick the right fabrics… Certain fabrics read fancier than others, and being mindful of this is the BEST way to make inexpensive items seem higher-quality. See my guide below… Fabrics that seem expensive (but aren’t): Fabrics that tend … Continue reading How to look chic & expensive on a budget

12 Different Ways to Layer Outfits Like a Fashion Pro

Nothing makes you look like a style pro more than layering. Besides adding a bit of warmth, layering brings visual interest and effort into any outfit. The key is picking the right layering combos for looks that are chic and sophisticated, and if you need some inspo, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for layering tips and layered outfit inspo… Shacket Over Slip … Continue reading 12 Different Ways to Layer Outfits Like a Fashion Pro

The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales to get the most bang for your buck

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales starting earlier than ever, and retailers inflating prices prior to dropping them just to make shoppers feel like they’re getting a good deal, it’s time to cut through the fluff and streamline holiday shopping this year. Which Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are the best? Which offer the biggest (genuine) discounts? Here are the holiday sales I’ll … Continue reading The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales to get the most bang for your buck

Everything you need to know about the Rabanne x H&M collection (including when to shop!)

It’s that time again… Time for another fabulous H&M designer collaboration! This time, the fast fashion giant has partnered with Rabanne (aka Paco Rabanne) for a sizzling, sparkling drop that’s holiday and party-ready! Here’s what you need to know about the Rabanne x H&M collection, including when and how you can shop… When does the Rabanne x H&M collection drop? This collection drops in the … Continue reading Everything you need to know about the Rabanne x H&M collection (including when to shop!)

4 Fun + Stylish Halloween Costumes with Yandy

It’s nearly spooky season!! As you know, I love any opportunity to get dressed up, and Halloween is my favorite time to mix character style with trending style.  This year I browsed through Yandy’s new costumes for Halloween inspiration, and it was SO hard to narrow down my favorites! Yandy is a popular go-to for inexpensive costumes that coincide with current fashion trends, so you … Continue reading 4 Fun + Stylish Halloween Costumes with Yandy

This Loewe flower sunglasses dupe is under $12 on Amazon & VERY Instagrammable

This season, Loewe released their flower sunglasses in a multitude of colors in collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza and they are a fashion blogger’s dream! Well, expect the price tag of $380… Luckily, where there’s viral fashion, affordable designer dupes soon follow! I found the CUTEST Loewe flower sunglasses dupe on Amazon for under $12, and they’re everything and more! Check out how I styled them … Continue reading This Loewe flower sunglasses dupe is under $12 on Amazon & VERY Instagrammable

Splurge vs. save- Cult Gaia bag dupes under $100

Cult Gaia bags are the ultimate it-girl bags. Instagram influencers love them, and that perfect forever-summer aesthetic makes Cult Gaia a must have brand in any fashionista’s closet! The only thing that’s not-so-chic is the price tag. Cult Gaia bags are notoriously pricey, starting at a couple hundred bucks and increasing to over $500. Luckily, where there’s a cult-favorite brand (pun intended), there are a … Continue reading Splurge vs. save- Cult Gaia bag dupes under $100

Everything you need to know about the H&M x Mugler collab + how to shop the collection

If you haven’t heard, get ready: the H&M x Mugler designer collab is almost here!! This year, fast-fashion house H&M has joined with the ever-interesting high fashion label Mugler for a fiercely fabulous collection that melds Mugler’s signature designs like sheer cutouts and mesh with H&M’s affordable price point. This collection promises runway-ready style, so here’s everything you need to know about the H&M x … Continue reading Everything you need to know about the H&M x Mugler collab + how to shop the collection

Style Diaries – a chic day at the zoo

I absolutely LOVE going to the zoo; hanging out with cool animals and walking around beautiful gardens is my zen space! We recently visited the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with my mom and grandma as an early Mother’s Day present, and we had the best time! We did a behind-the-scenes tour, learned about saving Rhinos, and even got to walk through a butterfly garden … Continue reading Style Diaries – a chic day at the zoo

3 trendy Barbiecore fashion picks

Barbiecore is one of the hottest new fashion trends this year, and I have to say, it’s one of my personal favorites! Barbiecore dressing revolves around the color pink, over-the-top styles, and details like bows, rhinestones, and fun prints. It’s all about making fantasy a reality with this trend! Of all the Barbiecore styles out there, here are three pieces I have been loving lately… … Continue reading 3 trendy Barbiecore fashion picks