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Contemporary Casual 

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I generally miss most of the stores that used to be. Oh, I have a bonafide list of fashion stores that no longer exist that I wish I knew who to write to bring them back in business! Lol! Among those stores is one in particular by the name of Contempo Casuals. 

I think they actually closed for good in 2000 or 2001, I’m not completely sure but it seems after Contempo Casuals closed all of the Wetseals, Forever 21s and other stores like them became extremely popular. I used to shop at places like Winklemans, Dots and of course Contempo Casuals. Well, I decided to wear a look inspired by the company as one of my favorite old stores to shop! 

Back in the day, you could get real leather (before it became inhumane and offensive), real fur, and real wool designed to make the most fabulous pieces. My closet was amazing! I still have a few pieces from a few of my favorite places (and they are almost 20 years old), but I want to show some of the things you could put together from shopping at Contempo Casuals. 

I’m calling this look Contemporary Casual. I simply grabbed one of my favorite pair of jeans and a slinky (ode to the 90s) mauve bardot top. In the 90s, there wasn’t need for a bunch of accessories in an outfit. So I’m not wearing much with this look. Of course I modernized the theory of this 90s inspired look with a chic handbag and chain detailed heeled sandals for an extra touch. Have you ever shopped at Contempo Casuals? If you have, do you remember the last thing you purchased? 

P.S. I apologize for the low supply of pictures. I wasn’t feeling well. 

Later Cupcakes 💋

Top: Missguided (sold out). Jeans: Fashion Nova. Shoes: Missguided, similar in a different color. Glasses: eBay. 


“Hot As July”

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It’s 100 degrees outside, my body is 98.6 (abnormal for me lol) but let’s talk about how to make your style “hot as July”! (Insert silly faces emojis here). Anyhoo, I can tell you that I am in the mood to celebrate nothing for no good reason. Nothing wrong with that right? Well, getting dressed up was extremely exciting for me because I’ve been working my tail of to get my body together. Yea I know, summer is already here. You know what? There’s always time to get yourself together, no matter how late it may seem. I may not have a summer body but my autumn body will be everything! 

In spite of not reaching my summer body goals I am wearing a bodycon dress. I told you guys I’m celebrating nothing for no reason lol. Typically, a bodycon dress is worn for a night out but I wore mine for the day. Instead of wearing a dramatic statement necklace with it, I chose to wear a tribal inspired necklace with bright colors. It being so bright and sunny outside, the yellow sort of celebrates that. I threw on an old pair of Justfab heeled sandals to coordinate my dress, American Apparel clutch and necklace. Pretty simple right? It’s way too hot for a ton of pieces and jewelry. A simple dress and a couple of poppin accessories make for a look hot as July! Let me know what you think! What are some staples you love when it’s the middle of summer?

Later Cupcakes 💋

Shoes: Justfab (old). Dress: (gifted). Necklace: eBay. Clutch: American Apparel, similar. 

Hair Info: Model Model – Alpine Meadow #1




Pops! 

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Lately I’ve been shopping for fall findings and in the process finding items that are now too big so I’m getting rid of them. We’re in that point of summer that some of us are ready to wear fall clothes but it’s flaming hot outside lol. Needless to say, getting rid of things and feeling between seasons can pose an issue when the quantity of your wardrobe goes down. How to do you retain versatility in your wardrobe with little options? 

Pops of color and patterns! When I first started blogging I had tons of clothes and shoes because I had accumulated them over a decade (at least). Not everyone has that “luxury”, blogger or not so being able to have versatility to give different looks with little means is an important part of styling. I recommend gathering accessories, (purses, belts, jewelry) in various colors against neutrals (and leopard print of course) to have more option with your looks. Check out how I mixed and matched and let me know what you think! 

Later Cupcakes 💙

Shoes: Aldo (sold out). Pants: Forever 21, similar. Tank: Target. Necklace: Sassy Jones Boutique, similar. Bracelets: F 21 (sold out). Sunglasses: eBay. Earrings: H&M, similar. 





The Tropic of Summer

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This year I have yet to go on vacation and yes, I’m jealous of all of the vacation pics that I see on social media. I still plan on going somewhere this year! My inspiration for my outfit is my imagination of being somewhere in the tropics enjoying a nice cocktail and beautiful views. I bought the perfect bodysuit, a swimsuit that I thrifted a year or two ago. Side note: I always get the crotch area together before I wear them. I love wearing a good swimsuit as a bodysuit. It can actually serve the true purpose of a swimsuit if need be. 

I paired my bodysuit with a fishtail, mermaid like skirt for an extra tropical effect. I’m having a bad hair day so I threw on a modern hat and then a gold belt for a bit of glam. My accessories are fairly simple so as to not overshadow or overwhelm my outfit. The tropical print is busy and colorful enough to “carry” the entire look. The gold accents my skin tone and highlights my summer bronze glow. I grabbed a very simple chic pair of leopard single sole sandals for a pop of wild. This is where leopard can double for both a neutral against bold colors (my bodysuit) and also a pop of color against a “nude” (my skirt). Believe it or not, my outfit is extremely comfortable and I can easily throw on flats for even more comfort. Let me know your fave summer look! Let’s chat! 

Until Wednesday,

Later Cupcakes 💋

Bodysuit: Thrifted. Skirt: Laced W/Style, similar. Shoes: Charlotte Russe (sold out). Hat: Boohoo. Bracelet: eBay. Choker: Neon Wild (sold out). 


Lazy Days 2016

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Yep! Lazy days again. It’s the middle of summer and I celebrated my anniversary this past weekend. Last year, I had my lazy day very late into summer, in August. The day we shot that, a small tragedy struck. This year, after celebrating, I just wanted to relax and look good while doing it. I bought a coral maxi dress a few years back and I’m just getting around to wearing it. I thought it would be the perfect piece in my wardrobe to wear for a day to relax. 

It’s that girly “time” for me, that all of us girls love (shameless sarcasm) and I didn’t feel like heels or a lot of extra details. Usually, I like to do more reading for some reason. I chose to grab my large straw bag for dumping comfort and essentials in. This bag is so roomy I can just load up on healthy snacks, water and the rest of my reading materials. I tied a scarf around my high bun for an extra touch. My accessories are pretty simple, hoop earrings and charm bracelets inspired by the ones you see at Alex and Ani. I’m wearing simple black flat sandals for another layer of comfort. You can literally do so many things with this look. I ran errands, got some work done and relaxed the rest of the day (with some more working in between of course lol). How do you dress on lazy days? 

Happy Friday Cupcakes!!! 🎉

Dress: Intimint, similar. Shoes, Bag & Scarf: Target (sold out). Bracelet: Jewelmint (sold out). Charm Bracelets: eBay. 



Hot Days & Cooler Nights

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Note: Very short post.

After a long break from social media to enjoy my 13th anniversary with hubby ( and to maintain my mental health) I am back to share this look I’m wearing. Now although the days are super hot, the nights can drop down in the 50s. With no sun, that can be pretty cool. The solution? I added a light to medium weight cargo jacket to my outfit. It also adds a “polished” layer of look to the entire outfit. I am wearing a tank and some denim shorts because lately I’ve been bent on comfort and simplicity. The chicest part of my look would be my sunnies. It pulls the entire look together. Let me know what you guys think! I’m getting out of here to go find some shade lol. I’ve got a few fun posts coming up but until then…

Later Cupcakes 💋

Jacket: Fashion Nova. Tank & Shorts (sold out): Target. Necklace: Aldo, similar. Shoes: Ross (sold out). Sunglasses: eBay. Clutch: A.A (sold out). 

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The Line By K (When It’s Hot)

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As time goes by, I become more and more a fan of clean silhouettes and simplistic style. Of course I’ve stated this more than once before but it deserves a mention since I will be mentioning one of my new fave clothing lines, The Line by K. “K” is actually famous style blogger Karla Deras. Her clothes boast simple yet chic designs, made to accentuate the natural shape of the lady wearing each piece!

I had previously seen her pieces around the internet and my interest was piqued. At the time however, my body was NOWHERE near where I wanted it to be. I’m still definitely a work in progress but I am much more satisfied now with how my purchase from (The Line by K) fit. I grabbed her dress. It’s a button down design that is micro ribbed. This dress is very easy to style because it has sophistication and it’s perfect for casual events. Just add a clutch and minimalist heels for a complete look!

What I wanted to wear was a pair of leopard print heels and a light pink clutch. Both accessories are a good neutral against the aqua of this dress. Although the pink adds an additional pop of color and the shoes a bit of wildness with the print, they are both relatively neutral because they wouldn’t detract from the appeal of the dress. Instead I wore dark nude simple heels and no bag because it’s so hot and humid. I added a simple gold statement necklace and gold hoop earrings. A look fit for many occasions! Don’t forget to click the links to find items from my look! I don’t get paid, I promise I’m just being a good connect lol.

Later Cupcakes 💋

Dress: The Line By K. Shoes: Steve Madden, similar. Choker: Forever 21 (sold out).  

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The Line by K

Shopping Bare/The Stylist

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So I am uber excited to share some great news guys!! I am officially a stylist!!! Whew hoo!!! I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that my work will be in print! I’ve worked so hard! Through ups and down moments of being a style blogger, I finally feel like I’m headed in a good direction. Am I scared? I’m petrified! But I got this! Being scared is a good thing and allows for a person to accomplish a goal, build on self confidence and to be resourceful. I’ve been a little less present on my blog as I like but I needed to refocus and make a plan. That I’ve done. Now time to flourish!! I hope you all accompany me for the ride! Now onto my look…

So since I am now officially a stylist I wanted to dress the part. It’s Friday so I’ll be quick so we can get to enjoy our four day weekend! The highlight of my look are my striped bell bottom pants from Shopping Bare. Soooo comfy and stylish that they allow me to be able bend move when shopping for my client. The best part? They transition right into night time gear! Yup, I’d wear these right out! With my pants I paired a choker  detailed crop top. It’s long sleeved and worn under a longline flowy vest for a professional touch. My hat adds an eclectic touch to this look and remedies my bad hair day at the same time lol. My shoes and glasses are a pop of color (red). The glasses meant to give that “look” of a stylist. Okay, so that’s it! I’m out of here but leave your thoughts if you want to chat! 

Happy Friday Cupcakes! 💋

The Style Cake. 

Pants: Shopping Bare, similar. Shirt: American Apparel, similar. Heels: Fashion Nova. Hat & Vest: Boohoo. 


Autumn in the Summer Time

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We’re smack dab in the middle of summer and what am I thinking of? You guessed it, fall! I can’t help it! My husband always says that I have the mind of a designer. I think about fashion and seasons one season or two ahead of the current season. The advantage? I can properly purge and rebuild my wardrobe so that I am not scrambling when the next season rolls around. I am starting my seasonal transition into fall right now. 

First way to transition from one season to the next is with color. As much as I love spring and summer colors, I love fall colors just as much. The colors are so deep and passionate. As I’m shopping, im grabbing more plums, greens (hunter and kelly), navy blues, grays and blacks. In this current outfit I’m wearing a transition color of green. I paired a green tee dress (tied to be used as a shirt) with my black tribal print shorts that I thrifted. The color coordination is literally a no brainer. I deepened the color palette of this look by adding a black statement necklace and black platform heels which help to elongate my otherwise short legs. I grabbed a simple black clutch and my Aztec print clipboard (since I’m officially a stylist) to complete the look. Are you doing a slow transition into fall? Let me know if you’ve been shopping….

Later Cupcakes! 💋

Shorts: Thrifted. Shirt (Dress): F21. Necklace: eBay. Shoes: Fashion Nova, similar. Clutch: American Apparel (sold out). 

 

In Contrast…

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I’m on a quest to keep color in my closet as my style changes again. Now of course although my style changes I keep certain things as signature to me. I’ve again been purging, getting rid a lot of thrifted items that are vibrant and full of multicolors. By the way, if you ever are interested in an item I’m wearing, feel free to shoot me an email or comment below! 

I’ve been shopping for autumn attire (yes I know) and although it seems too soon, it’s a great time to get an idea of what you want in your wardrobe for the upcoming season. Anyhoo, one thing that will always be in my favorite styling ideas is contrasting colors and patterns for a bold look. Contrasting colors is always a great way to allow multiple colors to pop and stand out in an outfit. The easiest way to contrast? Black and white with a bright and bold color! 

I did a little more contrasting with my look to grab your attention on not only my clothing but also my accessories. It’s okay to throw in some print. The print in my clutch already has a pattern of contrasting colors so it adds yet another “layer” to my look. My shoes are a bit of a nude without having to be skin tone, a medium gray color. These shoes help to elongate my legs but stand out against my skin at the same time. The statement necklace is the boldness in accessories needed to match extravagance of the cape. Let me know what you guys think! 

Later Cupcakes 💋

Dress: Charlotte Russe, similar. Cape: Boohoo. Shoes: UrbanOg, similar. Necklace: eBay. Clutch: Turquoise Soul Bags (sold out).