Steal Her Style #2

Emma Watson is without a doubt one the most liked celebrities in Hollywood. Her sweet personality makes all that she does instantly likable. She is also seen as fashion icon for many. Her mix of English prep and California cool is perfect for any summer outfit. I especially like this outfit she is seen in above because she looks so chic but considering she is pictured here in an airport, we can assume she chose a comfy outfit. This outfit is perfect for a casual summer day whether you are just relaxing or going out in the afternoon.

1. Aqua Blazer {Bloomingdales}
2. Gap Essential Short Sleeve U Neck T {Gap}
3. Maison Scotch Striped Cropped Trouser {Farfetch}
4. Leather Flat Sandals {ASOS}
5. Ray Ban Wayfayer Sunglasses {Farfetch}

What is your favorite part of this outfit and Emma's style? I really love these types of leather sandals that have come into style lately. I definitely will be getting a pair soon! I hope you all are having an amazing summer. Leave comments for another celebrity whose style you love and I will re-create their look!

xx Meghan

Spring/Summer Swim Trends 2013

Spring is out first taste of sumer and the warmer weather means beach days and poolside parties. This year, these swimwear trends are all the rage. Each different trend comes in a variety of colors and patterns so everyone is sure to find one they will like. Let me know what swimwear trends you'll be rocking this season in the comments!

1. Tankini: The term tankini has been re-newed this year to these adorable flowy tops. These are great for a sporty girl who wants to look a little more girly while running around in the sand. They are super comfortable and seem like a extra cute sports bra. This style is flattering on almost everyone and is very versatile.

2. Corset: If you are looking for a little more coverage or support, a corseted top is your best bet. Depending on if your chest size, the underwire can amp up your cleavage or just keep everything in place and help accentuate your curves. These totally make me think of adorable retro styles and all the cute floral patterns I have seen make them even better.

3. Fringe: If you are a true fashionista who doesn't want to give up their style for a swim, fringe bikinis are very unique and eye catching pieces. If you are small chested and want to feel more confident, he detailing along this suit draws attention to the chest in a good way and can disguise your size, similarly to ruffled tops. I love all of the neon colors the fringe style comes in and any one of those would look great on newly tanned skin.

Hope everyone had or is having a great spring break! Let me know what other kind of posts you would like to see  and I will try to work on those as soon as I can.

xx Meghan

New Year's Eve Outfit

As the month of December draws to a close, we all know what is awaiting us, welcoming us into the new year. New Year's Eve! And with that year long awaited night comes parties and get togethers to bring in 2013. When thinking about the night, most probably associate it with a glitter drenched outfit, and I am not one to turn this opportunity down. I put together this cute look to give you some inspiration when deciding what to wear on NYE.

I chose to make the focus these adorable gold glitter shorts. There are tons of cute statement shorts at stores like H&M and Forever 21 so you won't have to splurge on one night's outfit and you can also chose from a large variety to find your favorite metallic shade. 

I have also been loving gold and mint recently, which explains this combination. I wanted to add a jacket to have some layers in the look and when I saw this mint one I thought it'd be so cute. You can totally play with your accent color depending on your taste and the other pieces in your outfit. I also tied the mint color back in with a cute geometric necklace. 

For accessories, I added black tights and gold pumps which I feel might be a little tacky but, hey it's New Year's right?! I love this envelope clutch with the tassels and it'll be perfect to hold all your essentials. To add even more glamour, pop on a couple gold bangles and you'll be set. 

I kept the makeup pretty simple with just a shimmery bronzed gold eyeshadow that would look great with other complementary neutral/smokey shades. Some smudged eyeliner is also always a good go to tactic. These Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains are perfect because they aren't heavy at all and are nice and moisterizing. The color will also wear on into the night and you'll have nice smooth lips when it comes time for your new year's kiss. 

I hope you guys enjoyed this little outfit idea, share with me what you'll be wearing on New Year's in the comments. Happy New Year!

xx Meghan

Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas

Whether you celebrate Turkey Day pretty low-key or your family goes all out, there are tons of fall themed outfits to choose from. Above I put together some ideas on every end of the spectrum. Let me know which one is your favorite or how you normally dress to celebrate. And if you do not live in the United States, take this as just some more fall/winter inspiration!

Casual

If you are not looking to go over the top for Thanksgiving and simple and comfy outfit like this one is perfect. A comfy sweater layered over a nice blouse will make you look nicely put together without much effort. For more inspiration for layering sweaters and tops check out my other post HERE. I paired the top portion with some simple skinny jeans. For the finishing touches, I added a cute pair of leopard flats and a gold watch.

Middle Ground

If you are a fashionista who doesn't want to sacrifice your style for little get together this look will give you the best of both worlds. Even a basic top can become a little more glamourous with a more visual fabric such as chiffon or with leather details. I chose this flowy button up because it has a nice tailored look but doesn't over power the awesome metallic pants I added on the bottom. For accessories, a pair of heeled ankle booties will do the trick and geometric earrings add instant fabulous-ness! 

Fancy

When I see velvet, I think sophistication. This adorable maroon dress is perfect for a more dressy party you may be attending. I added sheer black tights because I feel like that makes it a bit more fall/winter appropriate. The black pumps with gold detail on the toe are super cute and a matching tone headband adds a little girly touch that ties the look together. I picked out a delicate bow necklace to dress up the neckline a little bit more.

I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving or just a great week! Let me know any other posts you'd like to see as well in the comments below.

XOXO Meghan

Color Love: Burgundy

For the fall time, I am obsessed with the darker versions of some of my favorite bright summer shades. One of those is a vampy, burgundy maroon color! Using this hue in different ways is super in for the upcoming season and can add a fun bit of drama. I love incorporating it into my accessories but you can also make it a statement by choosing a cute flowy skirt or a bold top. Another way I love to wear burgundy is with my makeup! I love it as a nail color because it is really dark but not as intense as black. I also think a maroon lip or cheek would be super pretty on a color autumn day. What are your favorite ways to wear burgundy and do you have a favorite color for this season? Hope you all are enjoying this last bit of summer.

xx Meghan

Back to School: First Day Dilemma

Everyone always stresses out over what to wear their first day back to school. Today I have two options that you can mix and match between according to your personal style that incorporate and simple and basic piece. This comfy white tee seen in the middle of the picture is an awesome layering piece and is super stylish. It incorporates three trends in one: tribal, neon, and ombre! This is such an easy top to throw on and can be paired many ways.

Outfit No. 1

A chambray shirt should be a staple in every girls closet, especially for back to school. The button up denim shirt can be paired alone or layered over a cute top like this one. I am not a big advocate of denim-on-denim so I recommend going with a black jean, you could also switch this up for a skirt or shorts. I love the addition of a cheetah print belt, it adds a really fun, patterned touch! I kept the shoes neutral with tan flats but I also think a similar shade sandal would be really cute. This oversized and color blocked tote is perfect to carry all your school necessities in and incorporates some of the colors from the rest of the look. Overall, this outfit is super versatile and you can switch little things up to make it your own which I love about it!

Outfit No. 2

I used the same bright top and kind of darkened the look up a bit. I added grey distressed short which instantly add a cool grungy vibe. I layered an oatmeal colored, oversized cardigan for a more casual touch. To play up the edgyness in the outfit I added lace up boots and a motorcycle inspired purse. Be sure you appropriately pair your shorts and boots together, your shorts can't be too short and your boots can't be too tall. For jewelry I played back in the bright color from the top with some fun bangle bracelets. I also added some little stud earrings to finish off the look.

Which look is your favorite or how would you go about combining the two? Let me know what you are going to wear your first day back in the classroom! Hope you all are having a fun last few days of summer!

xx Meghan

Reducing Closet Chaos!

I am someone who goes through phases of keeping my room clean. Sometimes I make sure everything is in it's place a a tucked away while other times clothes accumulate on my floor to make mountains. When it comes time to cleaning, especially throughout my closet, I keep many different tricks up my sleeve. So if you are looking for tips to reduce clutter and give your closet that organized, yet stylish looks, you've come to the right place!

Friday Favorites

 {Feminine lace sweater and a gold, geometric necklace}

 {Beads I have been using to make bracelets}

 {A really awesome lip combo for the summer}

{Fun peach and copper mani, plus a band aid!}

I hope you all are having a wonderful Friday! Let me know if there are any particular things you would like me to work on a blogpost for. I love hearing from you guys! What are some of your Friday Favorites?

XOXO Meghan

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a good week. I haven't done one of these in a while but I randomly thought of doing one today. I hope you enjoy. Let me know what your favorite things of this week is in the comments!

{A fun, new neon pink dress and white wedges}

{Geometric and neon phone case}

{My love for musical theater!}

{Pretty notebook that I intend to write to do lists in}

{A fun, fringe bag that's perfect for summer}

Spring Break Essentials!

Right now, I am on Spring Break and I am so excited to soak up some sun and relax for a week! I am leaving for a vacation on Wednesday and I thought I throw together some of the essential things I want to bring with me.

In Your Beach/Pool Bag

- Headphones to listen to fun music!

- Tanning Oil and Sunscreen

- A good read!

- Sunglasses to protect your eyes 

What to Wear

- Cute crochet cover up

- White shorts to accentuate a tan!

- Tons of neon jewelry!!

- Casual flip flops

- Nicer (but comfortable) sandals

- Fun spring polishes!

I hope you all either had fun or a going to have fun on your spring breaks! Enjoy the time off and the (hopefully!) warm weather wherever you may be!

XOXO Meghan

Spring 2012 Lookbook

PLEASE CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR A FULL SIZE VIEW!

 Hey guys! I was really inspired by all the upcoming trends for Spring so I decided to make this inspiration board out of some of my favorite runway looks! After working on this in Photoshop for three long hours, I really wish I could get this to be full size without you all having to click on it, but at the moment my layout wont allow that. Please let me know what you think of this post and if I should continue making them for each season! 

XOXO Meghan

Best of 2011: My Favorite Products

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To round off this year, I decided to create a list of my favorite of favorites from 2011. This encompasses pretty much everything that I have really loved this year. I switch up items that I use almost weekly for some things so it was hard for me to think back to the things I have been using for a good amount of this year. So that shows how much I love these things! Let me know your favorites of this year!

1. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

I got this lotion actually on January first of this year and since then I haven't gone back! I am pretty low maintenance on moisturizers, so this one is perfect for me. It keeps my skin feeling fresh and clean all day. I use the gel because I have combo/oily skin, they also have a lotion version for dry skin, but I would probably recommend the gel for people with normal skin because I feel like it's a little lighter than the lotion. But it is a great all encompassing moisturizer!

2. Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara (Volume and Fusion)

I used one of these two mascaras all throughout summer! I will always have that iconic orange mascara tube with me, it is great by itself and also layers great with all other mascaras. I have been using some sort of version of Lash Blast for about 2 or 3 years now, if that's not dedication that I don't know what is! It always works!

3. Remington Curling Wand

I got this  hair iron back in 2010 for Christmas and I just works so perfectly for my hair. I have naturally curly hair, but pretty much only on my bottom layers. Then, my top layers are almost stick straight! This curling wand works wonders on my limp hair to give it a really effortless and natural look. You can go from ringlets to beachy waves! 

4. Basic Scarfs

I honestly wear a scarf probably five out of seven days in the week! I pretty much alternate between my black and white cashmere ones but sometimes I mix it up with a fun pattern. I get cold super easy and scarf are great to stay warm and also look really cute. It might just be me but I feel like scarves can make an outfit look super cute even when they are just a solid color.

5. Clairsonic + Purity Made Simple

I got the set in the picture from QVC that included the Clairsonic Plus (in pink!!) and some Philosophy items a while back. I have always love this cleanser and the Clairsonic makes your face so soft and gets out all the leftover makeup!

6. Steve Madden "Intyce" Boots

I pretty much wear these everyday! They are so cute and go with any outfit! They are the perfect riding boot and I cannot gush about them enough. Pretty much everyone has these boots at my school but they are so great I understand why! Definitely recommend if you are looking for a nicely made riding boot.

7. Vintage Coach Messenger Bag

I bought this at thrift store for like $15! I use it all the time for shopping or for school! I actually has a pretty good amount of room to where I can fit a reading book in it and my lunch for school and a water! It is really versatile and a easy choice when it comes to picking out the bag I want to wear, it's really great. You can only find it online now I believe, especially on Etsy!

8. NYX Blush Rouge Cream in Glow

I definitely have an unhealthy obsession with blush! I especially love this cream blush from NYX. It honestly does add a "glow" to your face that is really pretty. It is so pigmented and is super creamy compared to a MAC blushcreme. This is a really great universal pink color that looks good on its own or with a powder blush on top. You can buy NYX online or in ULTA.

9. Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner

I was going through a bit of a rough patch with my hair mid summer. It didn't feel soft, it was dry and damaged. I decided to try this out it did wonders for my hair. Even after one wash my hair felt smoother and softer. I also love the smell!

10. Pearl Studs

I have never really been that big into earrings even though I love the look of long dangly ones! It always seems like a hassle to put them on! But pretty much all this year I wore pearl studs! They go with any outfit and are just so classic. I have like five pairs in different colors and sizes and I love them!

What were your favorites of 2011?! Hope you all are really for the New Year and are have a safe and fun New Year's Eve!

XOXO M