OOTD: Pop of Spring Color

Hello there!

I am overjoyed over Spring, or at least the idea of it considering the current Winter-like weather. I love Spring, the weather, the plants, the fashion and colors and today I decided to add a wonderfully bright Spring color to my outfit.

Shirt: Wet Seal Bubblegum V-neck $7

Cardigan: Love Culture Gathered Flyaway Knit $13

Jeans: American Eagle High Rise Skinny Jean $40

Shoes: White Crochet TOMS $60

If you've ever read any of my OOTD's you'll notice that I wear these TOMs almost everyday, the white matches almost everything and the lace adds a beautiful texture to such a solid outfit like the one I'm wearing now. 

I think the cardigan was definitely necessary because of how skinny the whole outfit was, a tight shirt, skinny jeans, and barely there TOMs, even a topknot bun, it's all so up and down. However the loose flyaway cardigan adds an openness without crowding out my pop of bright Spring color in the shirt. 

I've noticed so many bright pinks and corals (along with the normal pastels) this Spring and fell in love with this bubblegum color. I've gotten several more bright shirts lately and I'm really excited to start incorporating them into my outfits.

Anyways, there's my outfit and some of my thoughts on them...

Comment below what's your favorite part of Spring?

Have an Absolutely Wonderful Day!

Mia B <3

Springtime Haul - Clothes

Hello there!

I splurged a bit at the mall today but a shopping spree has been long overdue, I haven't bought much since the bankruptcy that is Christmas. Most of what I bought is very Spring-season related so today I thought I'd do a Springtime haul post because I'm so excited!

Aeropostale

I found this skirt 1/2 off, the smallest size was a Medium so it's a bit big and it's quite longer than the normal skater skirt but I think that'll make it perfect for short fitted crop tops and a cardigan, the perfect staple summer outfit. 

The pastel mint, blue, and lavender in the skirt all pop against the solid black and I didn't know if I'd like such a small, crowded pattern but I really love it. 

Camis are one of my biggest staples, I wouldn't be able to wear any of my sheer or more fitted shirts without them and the color I wear most is without a doubt white. I got plain white round and v-neck ones and a unique lace one. However I only got 3 because of their sale (pretty sure I live on sales these days) and all 3 were only $15 :)

I love the lace, especially under cardigans like...

...this one. I've never had a colored cardigan and have been lusting over this one on the Aero site for the past few weeks so I was really happy to find this in store, especially for only $15. Cardigans might be my favorite piece of clothing because they transform an outfit from morning to afternoon to night and are easy to carry.

It's starting to warm up here and I had absolutely no shorts after losing a bit of weight this past year and needed new ones. So I got two pairs from Aero, a light and dark denim pair because denim is the easiest to wear and match. Both are mid rise because high waisteds never seem to fit me right.

I really needed new tank tops and I completely adore the color coral so I grabbed these two as soon as I saw them. They were both about $10. The right one is cotton but the left is a very sheer fabric so of course I needed something to wear under it...

Victoria's Secret

So I got some bandeaus! VS had a 2 for $32 sale and to start my collection off I wanted to do black and white ones.

The black one is lace but the front has a solid lining underneath, quite a lovely lace

However I was sad that I couldn't find any normal white bandeaus, lace or solid, so I settled for this glittery lacey one which I may end up liking even more, who knows?

Lastly I snagged two more pairs of denim shorts only because I live in such a hot place and end up wearing shorts everyday in summer

 So these were from Kohl's, the Mudd brand and I loved that these were cut-offs which I have none of and the adorable stitching on the pockets,quite short but in 100 degree weather I really don't care but these might be my favorite pair so far...

And I got these from Target, their Mossimo brand, they're shorter than the Aero shorts and low waisted which is my favorite waist fit but I try and vary everything.

Anyways, there's my detailed analysis of everything I bought, I'm really, really, really, really excited because new season and new clothes and new trends and ohmygodIgraduatefromhighschoolsoonwhyamIthinkingaboutthisrightnowIdon'tknow

Comment below what's your favorite Spring color? I'd love to talk!

Have a Wonderful Day!

Mia B <3

OOTD: I Love Skirts

Hello there!

I have another OOTD for you today, with a skirt! In the last couple years, I stopped wearing skirts for some reason and I've forgotten how much I truly love them. I love dressing up, even on a completely insignificant day, just because I can.

Cardigan: Merona 3/4 Sleeve Crew Neck $15

Cami: Aeropostale Lace Lined Blue no longer available

Skirt: Aeropostale Floral Rayon Skirt $25

Shoes: Aeropostale Flip Flops $5

This skirt's really long and a little big on me so I wear it high and eventually I think a crop top will look really nice with it but I don't have a good one for it yet so I found this blue cami which matches perfectly with one of the colors in the skirt (there are several). 

This cardigan is waist length, the skirts really loose so I knew a longer one would bunch up the skirt but I prefer not to wear camis alone so this simple cardigan worked nicely. 

If you've never tried Aeropostale flip-flops they are amazing. At about $5-10 each I can walk in them all day and have no pain in between my toes, a common problem with flip-flops and my feet don't hurt until I've walked so long they would hurt in anything. The ones above have worn a little thin but I've worn them nonstop for about 5 summers now, definitely worth the money. 

Anyways, there's my outfit for the day, kind of dressy but not really...

Comment below: what's your favorite thing to wear in Spring?

Have a Wonderful Day!

Mia B <3

Spring Decorating

Hello there!

So Spring hit last week and I am getting excited. I love all of the seasons and every new one puts an extra jolt in my step even though California is acting like winter at the moment. I especially enjoy redecorating my room to somehow match the seasons and Spring is no exception.

Today I went out to my front yard and cut some beautiful orange roses to keep around my room in these cute little glass jars. I liked the ideas of surrounding it with tiny flowers and leaves so I made one of each and love them both. 

I liked them on the sides of my cable box to brighten up a dull area

And next to my quote board to make my nightstand even more inspirational

I filled them both with water however my annoying kitten came in overnight and decided the roses were his new toys so they were destroyed and I refilled them with the smaller orange flowers. However I will probably just end up buying some fake flowers. 

I really want to fill my room with flowers, I found several ideas with flowers and other beautiful things on Pinterest (see my board here). 

For me, part of Spring decorating is Spring cleaning which I've done a bit of and hope to do more of throughout the season even though I'm moving in 4 months and will completely clean out then. 

I went through my dresser and weeded out things to give away and things to store until Winter rolls around again. I always find new clothes I've forgotten about and think of new outfits so double plus there.

This is my nightstand drawer, I always keep a few notebooks to write in (which I love doing), paper and whiteboard utensils, a lighter for the candles I always have burning, and random bits and bobs in the little bag. 

I feel like having a cluttered room (even when you can't see it) clutters my mind a bit and I always feel this sense of ease when everything is organized, maybe I'm a little OCD. 

Anyways, those are just a couple of things I've done so far, hopefully I'll get more done eventually. However I didn't realize how close I was to moving until I wrote this post and I'm thinking it might not be worth it until I'm in my new room...

Comment below: what's your favorite part of Spring?

Have a Wonderful Spring Day!

Mia B <3

Spring Nail Colors Wishlist

Hello there!

So I am a huge fan of Essie nail polishes but I haven't gotten a new color for quite awhile and I've found so many new colors I'm really excited to try them...

Resort Fling

I was skeptical of this color at first but I've come to really love it and I haven't even worn it yet! I love coral and pink colors and I'm really excited to have such a bright color that so excitedly expresses Spring

Mint Candy Apple

This color is definitely an Essie staple, I see so many people with it on right now and always hear people talking about it. Pastels have always been a Spring trend and mint is probably my favorite pastel. 

Find me an Oasis

While Mint Candy Apple is definitely a more minty green I love the icy blueness of this color in the Resort collection. I love wearing white and love wearing blue so I'm interested to see how this one, a mix between the two, will look on. 

Fiji

This may not look like in the bottle but this is such a beautiful pastel pink color, it reminds me of a light pink rose. It's just close enough to nude that it keeps a definite elegance about it without looking too fancy.  

Anyways those are some of the colors I'll probably buy soon to celebrate the new Spring and warmer days to come :)

Comment below: what colors are you excited to wear this Spring?

Have a Wonderfully Colorful Day!

Mia B <3

Spring Break Wishlist

Hello there!

My spring break starts tomorrow and I am bursting with excitement. I happen to be lucky enough to live near the ocean and plan to spend a majority of my time relaxing at the beach. But before I do I have a couple of things I need

Swimsuit

I had my eye on this beauty all week and finally just bought it right at the end of Victoria Secret's sale for $30 swimsuits so it was on my wishlist when I started writing this but now I'm just wishing it will get here soon! I love the bandeau style for tanning and just because it's adorable, I originally wanted another color but these are so popular several were on back order. But I'm still really happy with this one :)

Books

I read a lot of books. I love to read, love stories, they just make me happy. But it's always so much easier for me to read e-books and now I actually have to go out and buy some paperbacks to take to the beach because I am terrified of breaking my iPad. I'm currently about to finish Divergent (movie out Friday!!!) so I'll probably get the sequel Insurgent if I can find it in paperback...

Tank tops

1. $17 
2. $20
3. $22
4. $10

There's nothing better for sweltering sun than a nice, cool tank top and this year I plan to go crazy with them. The first two are both Brandy Melville, I love the crop style of the first one and the cool moon graphics on the second. 

The third is more fancy but sheer and would look amazing at the beach or out to a nice dinner (if paired right), I love the versatility. 

The fourth is really just a simple, somewhat loose white tank top, this goes perfect with a colorful and/or patterned swimsuit or bandeau. Sometimes simplicity is key.

Anyways, those are some of the things I am/was lusting over for my highly anticipated Spring Break. The list is short and simple but for me that's the point of the break, a time to destress from school and life and all that fun stuff

Leave me a comment below... how's the weather?
That's all, just wondering

Have a Wonderfully Relaxing Day!
Mia B <3

Spring Wishlist

Hellooooo there!

Today I wanted to write about my Spring wishlist, I know it's not Spring yet but these 80 degree California days would have me thinking otherwise. I haven't been shopping at all in the last couple of months so it's getting pretty long but I always love writing about it, not sure why...

Denim Shorts

California is heating up again with a few 80 degree days, a little crazy to think it's still winter but I have to start thinking about summer clothes. I had a pair, the same ones for 5 years and last year they finally ripped. So I finally have an excuse to go buy new ones, always a fun time. I am just a slight Pinterest addict and have found so many adorable outfits with denim shorts. 

Aviators have a time and place and this would happen to be one of them

Sweaters get warm in shorts weather but if you're comfortable...

Perfect beach outfit, non-restrictive to climb around the rocks and unbearably adorable! Love lace

Big, loose cardigans

I'm dying for some long, open front cardigans, varying in color, they are perfect for a weather that varies 30 degrees in a matter of hours and with the right colors accessorize flawlessly. 

This is a staple outfit in CA, don't know if I would've chosen ripped shorts but I love the way this otherwise simple outfit was accessorized 

More of a fall outfit but just wanted to show the lovely loose tank and cardigan combo

Skirts

If you look through my New Years Resolutions here the very first one was to dress nicer so I really need to get on that and start buying more nice clothing to fulfill this resolution. However last month I tracked down what may have been the last small black skater skirt in the Bethany Mota collection from Aeropostale which was on my last wishlist post here.

So fancy, would wear this any day, especially with the skirt's subtle sparkles

Again a very fancy pairing but I think this one is even more formal

Far more casual than the last two but definitely still very nice looking and varying fit between loose and tight

Crop tops can be controversial but I love when they are used like this, accomplishing purpose without being too showy, but that's more of personal preference

Dresses

I do love my skirts but why limit nice dressing to new skirts when there are dresses as well? While skirts can be dressier than dresses and dresses more casual than skirts as an extremely general idea I've always viewed dresses as more formal/nice/dressy (dresses are dressy?!? *gasp*) than skirts but I could be wrong

Loving springs floral pattern, all so lovely

More formal example of the floral trend, don't know if I could pull off the heels but I'd definitely try!

I believe I posted this for a fall post but I still think the fit and flare dresses are adorable I would just look for different colors and possibly shorter sleeves

Anyways that's what I've been looking for recently and hopefully I actually start fulfilling this resolution even though I've taken 2 months to do it... ;)

Comment below: what's on your Spring wishlist?

Have a Wonderfully Fashionable Day!
Mia B <3

Trends I'm Loving

Hello there!

Unfortunately I've recently hit an economic roadblock and lacking any money for new products, I found myself at a lack as a beauty writer. However, I've now decided to come back and write as much as I can so I apologize for the lengthy break and hope to do better now :)

Also during my break I hit 300 followers which is so amazing, THANK YOU!!! <3

Anyways, as spring approaches we all clean out our closets and make way for the new. Inspired by Fashion Week a la Paris, I have come up with some trends I think will be interesting this exciting Spring...

Pale Pink

As rosy blogs have increased on Tumblr and flowers start to bloom I have fallen in love with the pale pink color, a color I noticed on the runway of one of my favorite designers, Ellie Saab, as well. 

... And other Pastel Colors

While the pale pink would have to be my favorite, I loved all of the other pastels on the runway this year like this wonderful purple, they're all so energetic yet soft, making me want to jump into spring and buy some new sundresses. 

Light Eye Makeup

Last year, the world was all about eyeliner, thick and brave, wings sharp enough to kill a man, but lately I've been favoring much less eyeliner or none at all. I've found a nice coat of mascara makes me look awake without crowding out my eyes or looking overdone. I still see women who look flawlessly beautiful with as much eyeliner as they want but I think I'm over it, at least for awhile. A nice plus is it takes almost 10 minutes out of my morning, perfecting flawlessly symmetrical wings... 

Crop Tops

Last summer these started becoming very popular but they were judged so harshly I didn't dare get one but it's looking like they're going to come back this warm season. I'm excited and I will definitely be getting some this year, they are adorable with high waisted shorts, skirts, and work perfectly for the blazing California heat. 

Floral Patterns

This one may have been my favorite, I'm really loving flowers right now... like a lot. I've already noticed my favorite shops releasing floral everything skirts and shirts, bows and almost everything you could imagine putting a flower on is now rosy and ready to be worn in this lovely spring season. My favorite flowers are peonies but I think almost everything is roses which are equally as beautiful. 

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this post on my favorite new trends, what are some of your new favorites? Tell me in the comments below!

Have a Wonderful Day!

Mia B <3