a fashion conversion

necklace: Francesca's|| top:The Runway Seven | jeans: Loft|| sandals: Similar|| bracelets: Similar

When I first saw that the high waisted jeans were coming back into fashion I was quite skeptical & scared to see what this meant for women everywhere.  In my mind high waisted jeans were on the same level as denim overalls, i.e. cute when you're a small child but once you hit adulthood you look like a train conductor in them (overalls not jeans).  However, my mind was totally changed when I got these highwaisted periwinkle jeans at Loft, and the best part?  They were $10.00!!  I didn't even notice them at first until another customer pointed them out to me and said "you need to try these on, they would look amazing on you!"  While I don't agree with that amazing part, I was sold as soon as I tried them on.  I love the fit & feel of them, and the floral print adds a cute & feminine touch.  So, that is how I crossed over to believing that some 90's-2000's fashions are worth repeating.  But not overalls, never overalls.  And please please do not be tempted to buy those horrible whitewashed ones that I keep seeing everywhere, they will make you look like a window cleaner.    

~Amy

  

I haven't been this excited about Friday since last Friday

This is definitely a more laid-back, casual office look but one that could also easily transition from work to a night out!  I am really not a fan of the 'Tribal' look that is so popular right now but I loved this maxi dress and I felt like the tribal elements were subtle enough that it wouldn't bother me.  The sequins provide great texture to an otherwise simple navy maxi dress, and the side slits keep it interesting (and keep you cool in the summer months).

I simply added a black cardigan over the dress to wear it to work, and then simple grey ballet flats to complete the look.  The dress looks great with heels, but since the slits go a bit above my knees I felt that heels made it a bit less office appropriate.  

I loved this outfit with a messy side-braid and a simple rhinestone head band; the head band added the perfect compliment to the dress.  Since the dress has plenty of sparkle I didn't add any jewelry.  I know my braid is not nearly Elsa-worthy but I think I would need more hair for that to happen.

Maxi Dress: Express

Flats: Target

Cardigan: Target

Head Band: Charming Charlie

I'm dreaming of a white... sandy beach

Hey, y'all!
   It's been a long time since I've done anything on this little corner of the internet.  Life has been getting busier and busier lately, which, of course, means I want more and more to procrastinate.  So, in an effort to pretend I don't have a long to-do list waiting for me, here's a fashion post from Colorado.  I think this outfit perfectly conveys how I felt about going to class this morning  -- I wanted to be on a beach.
   If you know me at all, you know I'm not always the beach-y type.  Maybe it was something about the way the weather was this morning.  Or the way this outfit makes me feel like listening to the waves.  Or maybe it's just because I have an upcoming exam that I don't want to think about.  Whatever the case (and we all know it was the exam), you'd better believe the windows were down on the way home, letting in the warm air and letting out the Keith Urban/Kenny Chesney sing-along that I know everyone wanted to hear.

This is one of my favorite dresses I own.  It's so breezy, long, and comfy.  The shirt is my sister's, but it's also one of my favorite things to wear.  So, I braved the combo and tried something new (for me) by putting the shirt over the dress, then tying a knot.  I may or may not have spent about 5 minutes tying a knot over and over again until I could figure out a sweet spot that wouldn't look odd.

 sunglasses: Target

shoes: Sam & Libby (no idea where they came from. My mom spoiled me)

dress: Lauren Conrad (from Kohl's) | shirt: Old Navy

That's all, folks!  If you're often a fellow procrastinator, I'm sorry this post wasn't long enough to really delay what you need to do.  But you can always stall by reading more posts! ;)   If you're the type to find motivation when you need it, please know that you're a special kind of person and the rest of us don't understand you envy your drive.

~Holly

It's Summer Time!

It's finally summer time!!  We hope you all are enjoying the heat, cooling off by the pool & BBQing, cause we sure are!  When it comes to summer fashion I'm all for beachy vibes and boho looks. Which is why this crop top (BTW, we will have a post on how to wear crop tops while looking classy & not trashy, so stay tuned!) & high waisted skirt is one of my new favorite combos for the summer, it's so light and airy while still feminine.  Since it's almost always in the 90's here this is the perfect outfit for staying cool while still looking cute!  

  

Oh and P.S.

I used this hair tutorial from TIU for my beach inspired waves.  It's such an easy tutorial to follow and I loved the results, let us know if you try it out and how you like it!

~Amy

Top: Forever21|| Skirt: Forever21|| Sandles: Target|| Necklace: Francesca's 

DIY Braided Beach Wave Ponytail

Happy weekend everyone!  Today I'm going to show you how to do one of my new favorite go-to hairstyles.  It's cute, quick & most importantly, easy! 

Tools needed:

-hair brush

-curling iron 

-hairspray 

-hair band 

-smoothing cream (optional)

Step 1: finish morning coffee(!) 

Step 2: brush hair till smooth, I like to use this smoothing cream for this step.  

Step 3: using a comb or finger, trace a line from the middle of your eyebrow (either side) up to your hair to create a part on the side of your head:

Step 4: (this step is optional, you can just pull your hair into a ponytail and start curling if you want to skip the braid) braid hair into Dutch braid (or any preferred braid!)  starting from the part line at the top of your forehead down to the back of your neck.  Tie off braid and the rest of your hair into a low ponytail, "fatten" the braid by slightly pulling on the sides of it starting at the bottom and working your way up.

Step 5: with a hot curling iron take a section of hair about 2in. thick and wrap it around the iron.  I usually wrap under but it will work either way.  Hold for a few seconds and then release.  The trick here is to work with bigger sections of hair to achieve lose waves, if you want tighter or more curly hair just take smaller sections from the ponytail. Continue curling till you get through the whole ponytail.  

Step 6: spray hair with hairspray.  That's it!  I usually go back and re-pull my hair into the ponytail again after curling because I tend to pull it out a little as I curl, I also "re-fatten" the braid for a bit until I get the desired volume. 

So there you go, a simple, cute & effortless hairstyle perfect for everyday wear!  Oh and bonus, it looks great the next day as well! 

~Amy

Frizzy hair, I do care

Living in Houston is like being in a constant sauna.  It could be 77 degrees outside but it feels like 100 just from all of the humidity.  You check the weather before you leave the house, it's in the mid-high 70's, you think it's gonna be a pretty nice day, and then you walk outside... It feels like the air is choking you!  But, even with all that loveliness I'll take the heat & humidity over the cold any day.  Yes, the cold does bother me anyway, haha.  What is the worst part though is my hairs reaction, it frizzes up to a messy and unattractive mess.  This is why I can't cut my hair too short (and why it's almost always in a bun!) cause it'll start to look like an afro on these particularly humid days.  First world problems, am I right? 

Got any tips for keeping humidity at bay or for frizzy hair?  We'd love to hear them, just comment below!  Happy weekend all! 

Top: Target|| shorts: Banana Republic|| flats: Target|| necklace: Target

Loving Him was Red

I absolutely love bold colours.  Although I love how classic and clean the combo of black and white is, I just prefer to have some colour thrown into the mix as well.  Any colour can be paired with black and white.  I personally have always loved red.  It's the color of energy and passion, and if you know me well you know that I am always energetic and always passionate about whatever I am doing.  When in doubt, wear red.  Always wear red.  

Also, there will be more office/work related outfits now that I can branch out from the 6 skirts I own and had to utilize during Lent.  I hope everyone has a great Friday - happy weekend!

Pants: American Eagle

Tank Top: Old Navy

Cardigan: White House Black Market

Flats: Payless Shoe Source

Necklace: New York & Company

Easter Wishes

Easter has finally come!  Our Lord is risen and the time of suffering and sorrow is over, hallelujah!  We celebrated the day by attending Easter mass, hunting for eggs & baskets (while wearing pants!  If you weren't aware we had decided to wear only dresses & skirts for lent) and eating waaay too much good food & candy!  After fasting for 40 days overeating is pretty easy to do, we will now be eating candy for breakfast, lunch & dinner for the next month or so.. Nothing unhealthy about that, right?  We hope you all had a wonderful and blessed Easter! 

"He is not here, for He has risen, as He said.  Come and see the place where The Lord laid." 

Mathew 28:6

Dress: JCPenny || Shirt: Target (similar)||Flats: Target (similar)

Lip Gloss Love

I'm not much of a makeup girl, on the days that I do wear makeup it's typically only foundation & mascara.  One thing I don't go without though is ESO Lip Balm  & this Moxie Lip Gloss from Bare Minerals.  My sister gifted it to me as a "new mom" gift, it was in the One Hot Momma makeup bag and it's been one of my favorite makeup products since!  Actually, everything that came in that makeup bag quickly became favorites of mine, but the lip gloss is something I can't go without.  If you've been on the lookout for a subtle & beautiful lip gloss I highly recommend this one! 

P.S.

This adorable lace top is 40% Off at Loft right now! Win-win.

Top: Loft|| Skirt: Francesca's || Heels: Shoe Carnival 

A Touch of Lace

I have always been a fan of wearing pink (and not just on Wednesday).  I especially love pale and pastel pink colours, so I could not resist picking up this beautiful maxi dress last year.  It works well for any time of the year and the forgiving cut of the dress works on any body type!  A wide-stitch lace crop top was the perfect way to change up the 'plainness' of the dress and add some interesting flair!  This was from another professional photo shoot with my good friend Bethany over at Bethany Bown Photography.  She is a wonderfully talented photographer and does such an incredible job with every shoot!

It was a super breezy fall day, but Bethany wanted the wind so it all worked out.

Dress:  Modern Vintage Boutique (Similar Style)

Lace Crop Top: Forever 21 (Similar Style) (Second Similar Style)

Shoes: Ankle Boots from Payless Shoe Source (Similar Style)

Happy Friday everyone!

Floral & Stripes

Trying not to wear pants is becoming more difficult every day & these cold temps don't help much.  I know it's not "Colorado cold" here in Houston but 40+degrees is pretty cold for us!  So in trying to get creative with my wardrobe I've been wearing a lot of maxi dresses lately.  If you think that maxi dresses are only for the summer, I'm happy to report that you're wrong.  Tying a sweater over them at your waist or even just a long sleeved T makes them perfect winter wear!  And while it seems like spring will never come, I'm at least going to make it look like it with this gorgeous floral maxi.  I'm suddenly obsessed with print mixing and this floral & stripe combo is one of my new favorite ways to style the pair.  Oh and you can find the tutorial for my hairstyle here!

dress: Forever21 || top: BB Dakota || scarf: Target || flats: Target || headband: Charming Charlie 

When in Doubt, Just Add Glitter

I don't know why but I am suddenly in love with all things coral.  It just goes so well with so many different colors and patterns, especially navy (as shown here).  And what girl doesn't love a great (and classy!) pencil skirt? 

I am trying hard to keep up with the "Skirts for Lent" challenge that my sisters started.  So, in keeping with that challenge, here is another office-worthy outfit that is both professional and cute!

You could wear the top tucked into the skirt or not.  I wore it un-tucked because this particular pencil skirt doesn't sit on my natural waist.

Glittery heels.  Because you should always leave a little sparkle wherever you go.

Top: Express (Express)

Skirt: Shabby Apple (Similar Style)

Necklace: Charming Charlie (Similar Style)

Shoes: DSW (a few years ago) (Similar Style)