SUMMER LIVING

Top: Free People Jeans: Rachel Roy Shoes: Nordstrom, old (Similar here, here, and here) Clutch: Zara (Similar here, here, and here) 

SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE! Even though the summer heat arrived in Miami over a month ago. I've created a mini summer bucket list and it's based on completing items that make me feel free and nothing but happiness. Especially with all the terrible things happening in the world, everyone should try their best to live 100% happy. 

This tunic is currently one of my favorite clothing pieces in my closet because it makes me want to twirl around laughing all-day long, the feminine lace-detail, and no matter how many times I wear it I always get compliments. I actually bought the sleeveless version to this top.

Summer isn't over

Dress: Asos Sandals: Steve Madden Necklace: Fringe necklace & Y-shaped necklace Sunglasses: Ray-ban Bracelets: BaubleBar Bag: Mar y Sol

In some cities it is already cold but not here in Miami. Summer isn't over and the heat is still coming on strong. As you've already noticed my solution to surviving this crazy heat is an off-the-shoulder piece. On Thursday when I left on a mini vacation it was a no-brainer that I wear an off-the-shoulder dress and this one is less than $25 and it is so comfortable. Summer is definitely not over here in Miami so of course I paired this dress with my favorite summer pieces: gladiator sandals, tassels, and fringe.  I've also had an obsession with purple or blue colored hair but since I'm not that spontaneous when it comes to my hair color, I used Garnier's three-wash hair dye to see how blue hair would look on me and I totally recommend it! 

Summer days

Dress: Asos Sandals: Zara (Similar here, here, and here) Hat: Forever 21 Sunglasses: Illesteva Bracelets: Studded cuff, Tasseled cuff, White Tassel, Tasseled bracelet, and Tasseled charm bracelet

When it comes to summers in Miami it isn't as glamorous as the movies or people believe it to be - it's either unbearably hot or nonstop rain. In the middle of the nonstop rain, the skies cleared up and I was able to venture out to the beach and enjoy it for a few hours. We actually didn't stay near the beach for too long but we did hangout near the boardwalk and in the area. This dress is perfect for spending a day near the beach or at brunch because it is so lightweight and it actually didn't make me sweat up a storm like I normally do. If I am being honest this dress makes me feel like a ballerina and all I really want to do was twirl around all day like a 5 year old.

Photography by: Monica of The Dusty Rose

On Wednesdays we wear....

T-shirt: Loft Vest: Asos (Similar here and here) Pants: Old Navy Shoes: Steve Madden (Also avail. here and here) Necklace: Y-shaped necklace and long necklace Purse: Saint Laurent Earrings: BaubleBar

PINK! Yes, I know I've said in the past that I rarely wear pink, and I don't. I own like 3 pink clothing pieces and pink is towards the bottom of my list of favorite colors, but some pieces just look cute in pink. These Steve Madden wedges came in different colors but when I first saw them, the pink ones caught my eye! The only items I ever purchase in pink is nail polish and lipstick. 

One of my favorite jewelry stores, BaubleBar currently has 30% off site wide with promo code: "xmasinjuly" and trust me you need to take advantage of this sale! 

"On Wednesdays we wear pink," is a famous line from almost every girl's favorite movie: Mean Girls. This post is in tribute of that movie and also to the real mean girls. I've recently received some ugly comments or messages from people and although people say "sticks and stones may broke my bones but words may never hurt me," the truth is, words do hurt! People tend to forget that there's someone on the other end of that comment and not some robot. In my eyes perfection is a unicorn - nonexistent. Everyone has their own definition of perfection and most people will never see eye-to-eye. There's a big misconception and just because your favorite may not be pink doesn't mean you can't be girly. You don't have to parade around in a dress 24/7 to be girly; wearing a t-shirt and jeans doesn't mean you don't enjoy getting dolled up. Be who you want, dress how you like and embrace yourself; it doesn't matter what others say. We're all meant to be different and if we all liked the same thing and thought the same way, we'd be boring and robots. 

The point of all of this is just remember next time you decide to say or leave an ugly comment to someone, remember that your opinion can be expressed without coming off as rude, mean, or hurtful.

I've also received amazing messages and to those people I want to say thank you; thank you for reading, following along, and just being YOU!

Overalls

Top: Asos Overalls: Macy's Shoes: Converse Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Growing up I lived in overalls: shorts, pants, skirts, and dresses and when they disappeared my heart broke. Truthfully, when they returned I was hesitant because I thought I was going to look like a 10-year old girl but on an impulse buying trip, I decided to bite the bullet and add a pair to my closet. I lived in these short overalls all summer, and now for Autumn and Winter I purchased a pair of pants overalls that will be used a little too much. With Disney World being a three-hour drive from Miami, I visit quite a few times a year, and on one trip I decided to bring my overalls along and pair them with a high-top sneaker for comfort. If you haven't purchased a pair of overalls, I say go for it! They go with everything and it will always look like a brand new pair. Think of a pair of overalls as a pair of jeans, you can use them nonstop and people will never notice. Plus, models dressed in overalls were seen making their way down the NYFW catwalks, which means you will be able to wear your overalls well into Spring and Summer 2015.

How are you planning to wear overalls this weekend?