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I’m backkkkkk!

I’m so sorry I’ve been so MIA lately. Life has been busy and hectic. But back to what I’m here for: fashion!

This beautiful dress I’m wearing today is from a shop in Australia called Cherry Pop Clothing. I originally came across them on Instagram (IG: cherrypopclothing) and loved their stuff. It’s very retro and pin-up esque. I fell in love with this dress when I saw it online and they were kind enough to gift it to me. I’m pretty honest when it comes to reviews and I will say this dress is even better in person than imagined. It is lined, which is huge. The back of the neck has cute buttons to help you get it over your head and the side has a hidden zipper to make getting in/out even easier. The material is soft and I feel very Audrey Hepburn wearing it. I highly recommend checking them out and can’t say enough good things about Sherre and Cherry Pop Clothing.

Dress- Cherry Pop Clothing

Cardi- Target

Flats- Sam Edelman

THROWBACK!!!!!

So in honor of #TBT, I thought I’d take it back to my 4th year of college. Back when I had my nose, lip AND tongue pierced (even though you can’t see it haha). I also loved doing really bright eye makeup, like this rainbow look here!

Since this was back when I was still a poor college student, all the makeup used is pretty affordable. The eyes are entirely Coastal Scents 88 Palettes (Original and Shimmer). If you’re on a budget or just starting out with makeup, I highly recommend buying one, if not both, of these palettes and start to play with your look. The variety of colors lets you recreate just about any look out there. I’ve since done another rainbow eyes look using all matte shadows from Inglot. That’s definitely the pricier route to go, but all makeup is a good investment for me hehe.

That’s all from me for today. Happy Thursday!

Hi lovelies! I'm still alive and decided to bring you this beauty post.

Idk how many of you follow DressYourFace on Instagram, but she’s an amazing makeup artist who also offers really in-depth classes online. I seriously feel like I learn so much from her every time. Her tips on contouring are amazingggg. Probably too much for most of us in our day to day lives, but perfect for big events and photography. This is my attempt at highlighting and contouring ala Tamanna. Products listed below!

Laura Mercier primer

Bare Minerals Bare Skin liquid foundation

Tarte The Sculptor contour crayon (contour)

Loreal True Match Crayon (concealer/highlight)

Tarte Blush in Park Avenue Princess (contour)

Bare Minerals Ready Foundation (highlight)

Tarte Blush in Darling

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft n Gentle

all Inglot eyeshadows

Kat Von D Ink Liner

Benefit They’re Real mascara

Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in Lolita

MAC Pro Longwear liner in Morning Coffee

A lot of product but so worth it and so much fun doing it! A good contour goes a long way!

Spring Break?

Hello lovlies. I’ve been on a bit of a break recently. Between my coworker/photographer leaving, studying for an interview, and just overall feeling BLAH, I haven’t been inspired enough to dress up. I’m hopeful we’ll return to regularly scheduled programming next week, but we’ll see lol. In the mean time, feel free to leave some love or ask some questions here. I love talking to you guys :)

you make it look like it’s magic- the weekend

As you know by now, I love pulling looks from celebrities and making them my own. So when I got this red dress from Fashion To Figure, I knew I was going to end up recreating this look. I love FTF dresses (see my black asymm one here) for the quality and fit. The material of this one is thick, stretchy and flattering. I was really impressed with the length. I’m 5′7 and it came right above my knees. Classy, not trashy. The jacket I got from Forever 21 2-3 years ago. The spikes on the shoulder sold me instantly. Power outfit? Hell yes.

So, I’m not gonna lie to you guys, I look GOOD in these pictures. The dress and jacket combo are everything. My hair cooperated and behaved. My poses aren’t awkward. Am I being confident? Yes. Am I being cocky? Hardly. I feel like so often women, especially plus size women, feel like they aren’t allowed to have days when they feel DAMN attractive/hot/beautiful etc. Why does my confidence have to be mistaken for cockiness? Cocky is defined as “conceited or arrogant, especially in a bold or impudent way.” Confident is defined as “feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.” I am self-assured that I am of value. I have good days AND bad days. Today was a good day, so why not run with it? *drops the mic*

Jacket- Forever21

Dress- FashionToFigure

Shoes- Sam Edelman

Charlotte Russe Review!

I was pretty excited when I found out that Charlotte Russe would begin to carry plus sizes. Last week, I ordered two of their skirts (both were asymm, so I HAD to). This is one of them. The tag says it’s “high waisted” which almost makes it a little too short. I instead wear it a tad lower on my waist and it hits perfectly. Its very soft. True to size. And I have a feeling will become a summer staple. I hope to get pics of the other skirt up this week!

Top- Torrid

Skirt- Charlotte Russe (sold out but I love this one too)

Shoes- Sam Edelman

A lot of times, I am such a sucker for small details. I love spikes, zippers, studs, ties, etc. So when I saw this shirt online with the corset-like detail on the back, I knew I had to have it. I feel like so often it’s the small details that elevate a piece of clothing and take it to the next level. And in this case, the corset-like back allows you to get a more custom fit since you can pull it as tight/loose as you want. Plus size or not, being able to customize the fit in your clothing is always a plus. We weren’t all born with the same problem areas, so why should all our clothes fit the same?

PS- Please ignore my VS bra. While I did remember to wear a racer-back tank underneath, I forgot to wear a strapless bra. Womp, womp lol.

Top- City Chic

Jeans- Torrid

Shoes- Sam Edelman

Lips- Celebrity Skin by Jeffree Star

Confession: I have an obsession with all things matte. Eyeshadow, lipstick, nail polish, etc.

So for the second visit in a row, I went for a matte nail polish and top coat. I’m loving Essie’s Cashmere Matte collection. Last time I wore “Comfy in Cashmere.” This polish pictured is “Coat Couture.” The only downfall about these polishes is that even with a matte top coat, the matte look fades quickly and becomes glossy. If you want to keep that matte look, you have to re-apply the top coat every few days or so. It’s a pain, but for someone like me with a matte obsession, its worth it!

Anyone else in love with all things matte?

flower bomb, can I blow up on your mind- wale

Posing is AWKWARD. I’ve said it before and I’m saying it again. Don’t let any model fool you. It’s actually quite weird.

Moving on, I’ve worn these jeans before in previous posts, but I wanted to do something a little simpler, a little less edgy. Now, I’m generally not one for graphic tees. I can count the ones I have (not including gym shirts), on one hand. This is one of them. But truth be told, I bought it more for the color and the design than the words. At least I’m honest right? haha. I have a few of these “muscle tees” and while I do love them, I’m not such a fan of the large arm holes. I always end up wearing a bandeau or a tank underneath, because, while I truly don’t mind showing off the sides of my Victoria’s Secret bras, I do mind when the shirt shifts and the front is showing! Lastly, I paired the clothes with nude flats to keep the look muted and let the jeans do most of the talking.

PS- Isn’t it weird how my hair looks straight on the left but wavy on the right? whoa.

Top- Forever 21

Jeans- City Chic

Shoes- Sam Edelman

i like the way you work it- blackstreet

We’re almost through this week! Thank goshhh. This weekend cannot come sooner. However, it is still Thursday and today I have a networking event after work, so I came a little more dressed up than I ordinarily might. This dress was part of my first purchase from Fashion to Figure and I LOVE it! I have a great love for all things asymmetrical, so this dress was right up my alley. The material is thick, shaping and flattering. The cut could not get any better. It’s such a great take on the LBD. Unfortunately, it’s no longer available, but they do have other equally as cute dresses up right now, if you’re interested!

Dress- Fashion to Figure

Shoes- Sam Edelman

wake up! grab a brush and put a little makeup!- System of a Down

Happy St Patrick’s Day! I hope one of you is sipping on some green beer while reading this haha. So maybe I’m the only one, but it kinna freaks me out on holidays when I go somewhere and everyone is in the same color. I constantly have to remind myself it’s a holiday and I’m not in some twilight zone. That’s why I decided to make my green clothing removable and wear an olive cardi!

Cardi- Forever21

Tank- Forever21 (old)

Jeans- Forever21

Shoes- Sam Edelman

I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T do you know what that means- Webbie

Who remembers that song? If you do, you’re just as awesome as I am haha. Anyways, this day was very overcast and cloudy so I decided it would be perfect for me to wear all black, but without jeans. I found this tulip skirt at Target awhile ago on clearance and loved it. It’s very soft and the cut in front is very flattering. It allows you to show some leg but keep the rest covered. If you’re not a fan of your legs, or you’re pasty white like I am, this can be to your benefit! (Which reminds me to tell you that I’ll be posting before and after pics using my favorite self tanner in the coming weeks!)

Top- H&M

Cardi- Old Navy

Skirt- Target (old, similar here)

Shoes- Sam Edelman

Today is a sad day. My coworker/photographer will be starting a new job on April 1st. So I'm not quite sure who (if anyone) will take over and how I'll get that figured out. Only time will tell!

On to the fashion, I've had this dress for almost a year now, but I've only worn it twice, excluding today. It's really comfortable and the stretch in the waist is great to give some shape. I debated belting it, but decided against it. The only thing I'm not thrilled with is that the material will highlight every bulge or imperfection you have, making Spanx NECESSARY. The shapewear I have is actually from Forever21 and it does a really good job at holding you in just enough to look good in clothes, but not so much that you can't breathe haha.

Dress- Target (old but similar and LOVING here)

Flats- Sam Edelman

Necklace- Old Navy

you got me in chainzzzz- nick jonas

No fashion post today. I'm in basic head-to-toe black so it's not too exciting haha. However, I did want to share with you my new nail polish color, Comfy in Cashmere by Essie. I LOVEEEE this color and the matte finish. I can't get over it. I made sure to use a matte top coat to keep the look matte. I love how the sun (because its hot AND sunny in SoCal today) really brought out the slight sparkle. That's all :)

i was running through the six with my woes- drake

Happy Thursday, lovelies! I haven't been able to get that damn Drake song out of my head since yesterday. It is just SO good. I'm a huge Drake fan, have been since his Degrassi days. Aubrey Graham <333

Back to fashion! Last night I was really struggling with what to wear. It was one of those "I have nothing to wear" moments, which, of course, is crap because I have plenty. I decided on this sweater that I got about a year ago from Forever 21. I loved the cuts in the shoulder and arm. It lets you show some skin, but covers enough so that if you're self conscious about your arms, you don't have to worry. The rest of the look came together really easily and this was the first time I wore my new heels! Loving them.

A note on the makeup: In the full-body picture, the lips look a bit chola-ish. Like I went really heavy with the brown liner and ended it there. But it's actually an ombre lip, so I included a close up to show you the detail!

Top- Forever 21

Jeans- Torrid

Shoes- Calvin Klein

Lips- LA Splash Cosmetics in Spellbound (dark brown) and Innocent Vixen (pinkish nude)

I've been seeing this denim on denim look a lot in the past few years and I decided to finally go outside my comfort zone and try it out. The result was not as bad as I expected haha. I do, however, wish I'd chosen a darker lip for this look as it ends up looking too monochromatic with the double denim and nude lip. But alas, we all make mistakes.

Top- Old Navy (old, similar here)

Jeans- City Chic (sold out, any jeans will do!)

Shoes- Vans

Lips- LA Splash Cosmetics in Innocent Vixen

this is my heartbeat song and im gonna play it all night long- kelly clarkson

As a mini update, I am now back from Vegas. I got in Sunday night. Who knew traffic from Vegas to LA is such a beezy sunday nights =_= I unfortunately didn't get any good pics of my dresses, but I do plan to wear them again so expect them to pop up in the blog!

If you haven't been able to tell by now, Kim is one of my fashion idols. I just truly love the way she puts most outfits together. When I saw this scarf at Old Navy (on clearance, mind you), it immediately reminded me of this look I had saved to my Pinterest board. I bought it and the rest is history. I was lucky enough to have the perfect pieces for the rest of this look already in my closet, so it came together very easily!

Jacket- Forever 21

Top- Old Navy

Scarf- Old Navy (not available online but very similar here)

Jeans- City Chic

Shoes- Vans

Lips- MAC lipstick in Creme Cup

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