Coachella Inspired

Jacket: Zara (Similar here, here, and here) Shirt: Who What Wear x Target (Similar here, here, and here)  Jeans: Ann Taylor Flats: Zara (Similar here and here) Ear cuff: BaubleBar (Similar) Purse: Saint Laurent

Coachella has arrived and although I'll be far away from Coachella, I will be celebrating in spirit. I love everything about Coachella: the bohemian clothing, the music, the florals, and being out in the desert. This weekend I'll be wearing my favorite Coachella inspired pieces and both this bomber jacket and lace top are on that list. Every season I like to pick-up a new jewelry trend and this summer I'm all about earrings and ear cuffs like this. I apologize in advance for how many times you'll be seeing me wear this ear cuff. 

Labor Day Sales

 

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The long weekend is slowly approaching, for some of us, it has already begun. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of "summer," but it also comes with a lot of sales and promotions. I love a good deal so while you're sitting by the pool, take a break and do a little online shopping. Below are my favorite Labor Day sales:

 

 American Eagle: Buy one get one 50% off entire collection until 09/07 at 3am PDT

Ann Taylor: 50% off fall styles & sale items with code: HAPPY50

Asos: 10% off everything with code: TREATYOSELF expires 09/08 at 3am EST

BaubleBar: 50-60% off sale items - here
Dannijo: 20% off everything expires 09/07 at 11:59pm EST
Gap: up to 40% off - here

J.Crew: 30% off your order of $125 with code: GOSHOPPING expires 09/09 at 11:59pm EST
J.Crew Factory: 50% off everything until 09/07 at 11:59pm EST

Kate Spade: An extra 25% off sale items with code: DELIGHT until 09/07 at 11:59pm EST

Loft: 30% off Fall new arrivals - here and 50% off sale items - here

LuLu*s: Everyday a different deal will be unlocked

Madewell: 30% off fall essentials and sale items with code: YESANDYES

Nasty Gal: extra 30% off sale items - here
Nordstrom: up to 40% off end of summer sale - here

Old Navy: Entire store up to 60% off and additional 15% off with code: DAYOFF until 09/07 at 11:59pm EST
Rebecca Minkoff: up to 50% off wear-now fall styles - here
Reformation

Shopbop:

Steve Madden: 20% off $100 or 25% off $125 with code: LABORDAY until 09/08 at 11:59pm EST

Topshop:

 

 

By the way, this is my 100th blogpost :) Thanks for following along and reading.

 



Grey Winter Dress

Dress: Ann Taylor Shoes: Zara (Similar here, here, and here) Earrings: BaubleBar

For the past week there is a cold-front in Miami and by cold-front I mean the temperature has been in the 50s. I wear pants about five days a week and even though were in the middle of a cold-front, somedays I like to say no to pants and turn to dresses and skirts. Thankfully, sweater dresses were big this season so when I came across this sweater and leather dress combo at Ann Taylor, I knew I had found the perfect solution for night-outs on Miami cold nights. I've also worn this dress with flats, and sandals, throughout the day to run errands or even when Miami wasn't in the middle of a cold-front.

New Years Outfit

Top: Ann Taylor Pants: Piperlime Heels: Zara (Similar here, here, and here) Earrings: Gorjana

I've been wanting to wear a pair of sequin pants for over a year in a half but I just didn't feel comfortable. Yes, I sometimes feel uncomfortable wearing something, but since I believe you should try every trend once, I decided this year I would wear something covered in sequins. These pants sat in my cart for quite some time because I kept trying to talk myself out of wearing them but I decided to just purchase them. I do not regret purchasing them. They're actually super comfortable and since they already add a lot to my outfit I decided to wear no accessories besides earrings. I can't wait to find another excuse to wear these pants.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! May your Christmas be filled with laughter, love, and lovely memories. Christmas is one of my favorite times of year so I'll be spending it alongside my family watching basketball, baking and decorating cookies, and continuing family traditions. Love you all!

Sweater \ Shorts \ Shoes

Happy First Day of Winter: Holiday Look #1

Top: Ann Taylor Skirt: Loft Shoes: Zara (Similar here and here) Earrings: BaubleBar

Today's the first day of Winter and in Miami it doesn't make a difference because the weather is back to being in the 70s. I am jealous of the people who live in cities that notice the change of Fall to Winter. The only thing that let's us know that the seasons have changed from Fall to Winter is that the holiday parties begin to take place. I love the holidays because not only is it a happy time, but it gives us women the excuse to wear sequins, glitter, gold or silver without feeling too overdressed.

When Loft first came out with this skirt I didn't think twice when purchasing it because it would have been a perfect outfit for our family Christmas party. Since the skirt is already a gold color, I decided to pair it with nude and off-white to not draw more attention to my outfit and I kept my accessories to a minimum. You don't want to look like a disco ball at the party you're attending.

Surviving Fall in Miami

Top: American Eagle Cape: Forever 21 Pants: Ann Taylor Boots: Sam Edelman Earrings: BaubleBar Necklace: BaubleBar

 The past two weeks Miami has finally experienced Fall weather, it has been a solid 50 to 60 degrees, which for us is freezing! The thing about Miami is that in the morning you can be freezing and by noon it is back to 70 degrees and this makes it difficult to decide what to wear in the morning. This poncho has made my mornings a little less stressful when choosing my outfit for the day. This plaid poncho is a bit thicker so it'll keep me warm when Miami mornings are cold and when the afternoon comes along I am able to remove the poncho and enjoy the rest of my day without sweating profusely. Ponchos and capes are huge this season and so is Fall so this poncho allows for you to remain fashionable while still keeping warm.

Best in the Bow

Top: Ann Taylor Overalls: Asos Heels: Steve Madden Earrings: BaubleBar Rings: wavy ring, cross ring,  Mason ring, pearl ring, and bar ring

Every week I come back to my blog and make a list of what to improve for next week and last week I realized that not many of my posts included leopard print and it went away from the name of my blog. I decided that once a week I will post an outfit that incorporates leopard print because I really do believe any outfit can have a touch of leopard. Let me rewind to the beginning and why I decided to name my blog a touch of leopard. I first fell in love with leopard print somewhere between the ages of 12 and 14 and I think I was attracted to the print because it wasn't a print that was worn often. My love for leopard print has only grown more with age and I don't plan on ending my love for leopard anytime soon. Jenna Lyons, J.Crew's President and Executive Creative Director, said in an interview last year that she believes leopard is a neutral and I couldn't agree more! Leopard print can be worn with almost any print and the easiest way to add leopard print to your outfit is by wearing a pair of leopard print shoes! 

This outfit was inspired by three things: my new found love for overalls, menswear and from Blair of Atlantic Pacific! A few months ago Blair wore a similar outfit while I was on a mission to find a top with a bow-tie wrapped around the collar and then Ann Taylor decided to add this little beauty to their winter collection and I knew I had to recreate it. Lately I have turned to menswear when getting dressed but I still believe that even menswear can have a feminine twist - like a pair of heels. This outfit is one of my favorites outfits so far! This outfit can also be worn to a holiday party or a holiday dinner event with your girlfriends, wherever it may be overalls can be dressed up!