Spring Favorites from Forever21!

I can't be the only one counting down the days until Spring has officially sprung... especially with so many cute sundresses on the racks each time I go shopping. With fun floral and stunning little lace details, I'm gaga over almost every dress I try on this season. Dresses aren't the only way to embrace Spring though, with cute little shorts and a couple of rompers that are just too adorable, what's not to love about ditching the winter gear we've been lugging around and start loving the warmth and sunshine?!

Today I want to share a handful of my favorite Spring looks from Forever21! With so many cute items and such an awesome sale going on right (items start at just $3.99), I just can't get enough... I'm stocking up while I can still rock "normal" clothes, soon maternity will be my only option but luckily F21 carries items that I'll still be able to wear! That's the best part, whether you're thin or full-figured, under 21, or nearing a multiple of 21, Forever21 has a fun piece to add to your wardrobe this season.


1. This super cute Cami Dress is a dreamy way to stay comfortable!

2.The Ditsy Floral & Lace Dress is one that I really want in my closet this year, it's just too cute.

3.These Tropical Print shorts are the perfect addition to your lounge-y collection of clothing and they come in a couple of super fun colors to celebrate the season!

4. The Watercolor Floral Cami Maxi Dress is so lovely. I like that in a maxi you can rock a feminine look while still staying comfy all day long!

5. The next item that needs to be added into your closet is this Southwestern Print Romper. It's super playful and the perfect getup for some Spring fling fun!

6. If you're looking for something a little more elegant the Contemporary Metallic Cami Shift Dress is the perfect look for you.

7. I'm totally digging the Pintucked Smock Dress for something just a tad bit more modest and office friendly.

8.This black Lace Trim Dress is the perfect LBD to add to your wardrobe and the price is just right on this baby!

9. Last but not least on my list of Spring favorites is the Floral Fields Cami Dress, it's the perfect mixture of adorable and LBD...

While these little outfits are practically perfection, you have to check out everything that's on sale right now! I guarantee you'll find something you love and when you do, you better come back here and leave a comment telling me all about all your steals & deals! I can't wait to hear what you snag in this amazing Spring sale! Plus, if you spend over $50 you can score FREE shipping!

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Valentine's Day Favorites From Shabby Apple!

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I recently shared how much I love my Nutcracker Dress from Shabby Apple, so it probably comes as no surprise that I want to share more of my favorite pieces in their collection. With an amazing 30 to 75 percent off of everything sale happening RIGHT NOW, you are bound to find something stunning to add to your wardrobe!

Plus, with Valentine's Day coming up on us quickly, I wanted to share a little shopping guide (and/or wishlist) of the perfect flirty frocks to rock! So go ahead and grab your credit card, you're about to meet your soul mate in dress form!

We'll start with this beauty, the "With this Ring Rose Dress" features an antique pink under a layer of cream lace. This dress just exudes class and femininity and would be perfect to wear on a Valentine's Date... and don't be surprised if your date wants to say I do when he sees you in this gorgeousness.

If you want to have a fun Valentine's Day, you have to dress the part! With a rainbow of colors and a playful diamond print, this Tutti-Frutti pencil skirt is bound to have you playing the leading role in a rom-com type romance by the end of the day!

The "Kissed with Gold Dress" is another funky little piece on my wishlist! This eye-catching dress features a gorgeous shade of hot pink and a stunning gold print over the top, totally fun and quirky. If you want to make people stop in their tracks, this frock is the one to rock!

The next item on my list is the Morgan Skirt. With a fun, flirty floral print and a chic tulle overlay, this feminine piece makes for a romantic outfit for a day date with your honey!

The Ornament dress is an eye-catching mixture of festive and adorable, making for fun all year long. With a gorgeous floral print and a fitted cut, you'll wow everyone in this number.

The last item on my Valentine's Day wish list is this gorgeous bright "Magenta Moment" dress. It's a long gown and one of the most stunning dresses I've seen in a long time. If you're planning on having a ball, literally or figuratively, this gorgeous dress is the perfect one!

So tell me, which dress on the list is your favorite? Did you spot a dress on the Shabby Apple site you just have to add to your closet? I'd love to hear all about it in the comments below!

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Should it Stay or Should it Go Now? Help Decide! Stitch Fix #5

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Well, as we all know after celebrating... it's officially a new year, which means it's a new month, and with the changing of the months comes a new fix! I'm so incredibly excited to share the goodies that arrived in my Stitch Fix this month and since I can't decide which items to keep, I need your help narrowing down which pieces should stay or go... hence, The Clash lyric title for this post.

If you're new to the whole Stitch Fix thing, let me catch you up to speed: It's basically like having the coolest best friend ever, a stylist shops specifically for YOU and then sends you a handful of items that will look awesome on you, in your size. You try it all on, decide what to keep, and then send the items you don't want back! You can sign up for just one fix or keep 'em rolling in monthly (like I do). Sign up to receive your first fix here! Now that you know how it all works, let's get down to business.

The first couple of items I'm going to discuss today I actually decided to try on as an outfit, because it just looked perfect together laying in the box.

We'll start with the Market & Spruce Bernadette Lace Overlay Raglan Top, it's the perfect mixture of girly and tomboy and my FAVORITE item I've ever received from Stitch Fix. I think this one is a definite keeper, but what do you think?

Now, on the other hand, the Liverpool Anita Skinny Pant in Olive are one of those fix items that I didn't necessarily like in the box, but fell in love with the comfort and style once they were on. I'm still wavering on whether or not I'll actually wear these beauties, but who am I kidding? I love every single pair of pants I've kept from Stitch Fix and I've never sent back a pair...

The last item I paired with this outfit is the Nakamol Calder Hammered Triangle Pendant Necklace. While it's pretty and unique, I'm just over the Stitch Fix jewelry selection and want MORE clothing in my boxes! With that said, I really am digging the style of this necklace, what do you think of it?

Now for a little adjustment in my wardrobe, here's the most wintery item Stitch Fix has ever sent me... and boy, is it cute! This RD Style Drake Cowl Neck Pullover Sweater is the perfect cold-weather item and it's so stylish. I'm just not sure how often I will wear it, do you think it's a keeper or should I hold out for another more Florida-friendly sweater in the future?

Last but not least, Stitch Fix sent over this little cobalt blue number from Collective Concepts and I'm in love. When I saw the Arvella dress in the box, I truly thought it looked a bit too 80's but once it was on and the gold shimmer started to reflect the sunlight - I totally understood why my stylist included it. The cut perfectly accentuates my waist and paired with my gold flats I'm able to rock a casual and cute look all day long! With that said, I think I've just sold myself on this beauty, but I'd love to hear what you think!

Tell me what you think should stay and what you think I should leave in the comments below! It's a "hard life" having to choose what to keep from my fix, but somebody has to do it... and hopefully you can help me! Are you ready to get your first Stitch Fix? Sign up here!

Gorgeous Little Holiday "Nutcracker" Dress from Shabby Apple

Thanks to Shabby Apple for sending over this gorgeous dress, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own!

Shabby Apple has always been one of my go-to stores when I shop online! With so many cute items in their shop, it's easy to see why! I've shared a few of my favorite pieces from this adorable boutique in the past, but I think this little number may take the cake! It's so perfectly girly and full of holiday spirit, I'm in love!

With a vibe that I can only describe as vintage and sweet, this dress just reminds me of everything that is Clara from the Nutcracker... or maybe that's because it's named the Nutcracker dress.

Regardless, this stunning dress has the perfect fit for my curves and I love how modest the neckline is... I don't own many super modest dresses but I love that I'll be able to wear this dress practically anywhere and never have to worry if I'm dressed appropriately! From parties to Christmas Eve midnight mass, I'll be rocking this little frock all through out the holiday season!

The gorgeous green shine and the fun frilly flowing skirt are two reasons that this dress had to join my closet! I'm a huge fan of dresses and this one didn't disappoint, with a slight stretch and a super comfortable fit - I could compare it to wear a super comfortable night gown but way, way prettier!

Are you wanting a new dress for the holidays? Maybe you're looking for a new outfit to show off on New Years Eve? You should check out all the adorableness that Shabby Apple carries especially because they are having a site wide sale! Let me know what you love the most from their website in the comments below, I can't wait to hear! If you decide to buy yourself something pretty & new use the coupon code: "DEC20"  For Holiday Exclusive 20% Off Only At ShabbyApple.com. (Limited Time Ends Dec 31! )

My Travel Essentials: Everything a Girl Needs for a Getaway

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Going home to see family is something I look forward to all year long, it's just one of those things that will never get old. With copious amounts of homework and a pending due date always on the horizon each and every week, I'm so glad to be taking a break and walking away from it all for a little bit.

I'm also super excited about my new Vera Bradley bag. It's the weekender bag in Parisian Paisley and it's so roomy and perfect for a little hop to the Midwest! I packed a handful of winter clothing, a couple pairs of leggings and boots, as well as my whole kit and caboodle of travel essentials and my Vera Bradley bag still has room to spare for presents as well... because we all know it's fun to go home and get spoiled!

Speaking of being spoiled, as I mentioned, I have a whole kit and caboodle of stuff I need to bring with me on all trips... I wouldn't say I'm high-maintenance, but I do like to have a little bit of everything important while I'm away from home.

While I try to keep things simple, I tend to overpack... but everything I'm sharing today is included on my MUST HAVE list! Here's what I bring on every getaway and why:

My Kindle Fire so I can read and entertain myself during layovers or long hauls on the road... I'm totally guilty of getting lost in a book on a vacation and I love every single second of it.

My next must have is obvious - chapstick. Whether you're going somewhere sunny and need a little protection from a sunburn or your heading somewhere cold and need to soothe your chilled chapped lips, this is a necessity for everyday life really.

Another technology related must-have for all road trips - headphones! Not everyone wants to hear Drake busting out of your cell phone nor do they want the play-by-play from the episode of Teen Mom you're watching on Hulu. Go ahead and plug in a nice pair of COMFORTABLE headphones. Try on a few pairs and find what works best for you!

You'll probably also want to pack a journal with you, at least I always want one with me. As a creative person, you never know when a good idea will strike - you don't always have access to technology because those silly devices die, but usually a pencil (or pen, most of the time) is pretty reliable. Plus, if you see someone famous you can ask for their autograph... because who doesn't love fangirl-ing in the middle of an airport or hotel lobby?

This next item may surprise you but nail polish is on my must-have list! Whether I need to touch up my toes or freshen up my mani, I like to know I'll have the shade I'm wearing within hands reach... No one likes feeling ratchet on vacation and bringing your current nail color is a great way to avoid that.

Speaking of looking ratchet, I always bring at least 3 hair ties and a handful of bobby pins with me because my hair is naturally curly and in the right climate, no matter what I do, it's going to show off it's au-naturale look. While I love rocking my curls, sometimes... It's nice to be able to pull my hair out of my face and frankly, being stuck without a hair tie just isn't fun. 

Something else I bring with me just in case is my travel water bottle with a built in filter. I refuse to pay airport prices for water, plus I never know how badly jetlag will hit so I make sure I always bring my travel water bottle with me and then fill it once I get to the airport! 

Another lifesaver while on vacation is eye makeup remover. Whether I'm attending a wedding or just spending time with family - most likely I'm going to shed a tear or two, although it'll be from laughing too hard... With that said, I don't want mascara and eyeliner smears all over my face so I make sure I always have a stash of my favorite way to remove it all.

On the same page as eye make up remover, I also bring an acne treatment cream with me, just in case my skin decides it wants to work against me. After using a facial cleanser, I apply a dot of a treatment before bed and I typically can wake up without a blemish!

While we're on the topic of beauty products, another thing I'm constantly having to combat are my eyebrows, so I always, always, always bring a pair of tweezers with me on a trip. You never know when you'll find that one stray hair throwing off your look so having tweezers while traveling are a must!

The last item I always make sure I bring is something that helps me stay fit. I know that my activity tracker and it's charger are two things that always accompany me while I'm on the go... I love being able to know how much I walk while I'm sight-seeing and finding out my calories burned for the day let's me know how much I can indulge in my favorite foods back home.

As I said, I don't think I'm too high maintenance... I just know what I like and/or want and I'm sure to bring it with me! Luckily, my Vera Bradley bag easily holds all of this AND my clothes!

So tell me, what do you have to bring with you on vacations? Do you have any travel essentials that you literally can't travel comfortably without? Tell me all about your favorite items to bring with you adventures in the comments below!

Elevate Your Winter Style with No Nonsense

Thanks to No Nonsense for sending over some adorable new items to add to my wardrobe,
regardless all opinions expressed below are my own!

No Nonsense tights have always been a brand I trust, with such a versatile line of products that keep me feeling fancy even in the most futile of weather situations. I love being able to grab a pair of tights and still rock my favorite dress during the winter months!

So when I saw their winter collection, I knew I had to invest in some new pairs of comfortable and cute leggings, boot socks, and tights! Please forgive the mirror pictures, but I'm so excited to share my winterized looks with you, I had to take some selfies... I'm sure most fashionistas out there can relate!

With pairs of leggings in black with a leather stripe down the side and cheetah print, I'm obviously super excited to rock out both looks. The comfort level of these leggings is a bit dreamy and the look is so chic! Paired with a tunic top, both pairs of leggings are something I see myself rocking out all winter long!

Next on the list of fun fashion apparel, I must add these super cool tights. With a fun little print and the perfect little lace dress, this outfit turned out royally. I love how easy it is to bring all of my favorite dresses out from the summer months with a cute pair of tights and a warm jacket! Do you have a dress you miss wearing from this summer? Check out No Nonsense, I bet they have the perfect pair of tights to elevate your look for winter weather!

Another reason I love No Nonsense is their socks! With bold patterns and chunky knits, I'm a huge fan of the comfort these socks offered - especially when styled with a nice pair of boots & some comfy jeans or a cute little skirt and flats!

It's always fun to winterize my wardrobe, but this year No Nonsense made it easy!

Sharing My Thoughts on My Most Recent Fix: Stitch Fix #4

While I wasn't compensated for this review, I did add a few referral links within the post - that just means if you sign up, I get a credit towards my next fix... So thanks for getting your fix on with me!

It's fix number four and I'm still just as in love with Stitch Fix as I was the first time we met. I mean what's not to love about a service that provides you with a stylist that personalizes a "fix" just for you!

With so many different items arriving each month, my wardrobe is becoming so diverse and I'm SO excited to see what arrives in my next fix. This month I asked for feminine items and my stylist definitely delivered! With a girly pink dress, the most adorable pair of pink corduroys, and a stunning lace top - I was head-over-heels with my fix this month.

Let's start off my fix with this fancy little number! This gorgeous little pink and black polka dotted frock is literally femininity in dress form - so my stylist was right on the money to include it in my fix. While I fell in love the second I saw it, you may be able to tell that it's a bit snug on me. It fits, but it isn't perfect so back it went and maybe I'll get an even more adorable pink dress soon!

The next item I pulled out of the box was this funky little teal number. While I love the odd neckline, this shirt wasn't made for me. It's a bit too much for me, but I can see why my stylist chose to include it and I really do like the design of it. Honestly, if the material wasn't so clingy - I may have kept this top but yet again, it isn't perfect so I sent it back!

On to the next item, the bracelet. While I like it, I don't imagine I'll often be buying my jewelry from Stitch Fix - I somewhat like their jewelry but I love the clothing more and find the clothing to be more reasonably priced as well. With that said, the bracelet was really cute but again, not for me!

Item number four in my box was this sexy little black lace number. I like how modest, yet seductive this top is and the lace detailing is incredible! I was on the fence about this top but it's price tag being kind of steep was my ultimate decision to send it back... while I don't mind spending $50+ on the right top, this one is a bit too loose fitting for me to justify spending the big bucks on it.

Last but not least, the pink corduroys. These were actually the one item in the fix I questioned, but yet again my stylist didn't disappoint and knew exactly what she was doing... These pants are the perfect fit and since they were exclusively made for Stitch Fix, I couldn't risk sending them back and losing out on an epic pair of pink pants! I love the feminine color and can't wait to rock them all year long!

I'm sure you can see why I love Stitch fix so much now... but I have to remind you that we're now able to use the Stitch Fix app, which makes me that much more smitten with the service! I guess what I'm saying is that I think you should treat yourself to the best Christmas present ever and sign up for your first fix... and I mean, if you feel so inclined to thank me for sharing such an awesome gift idea with you, go ahead and send a gift card my way as well!