Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Maxi Dress Haven

So if you weren't already aware, I am absolutely, 100% smitten with dresses! I think the majority of my outfits include them or are based around them. Dresses are just so dainty and elegant! Here are two of my most recent sets that are based around dresses: 
This Nadia Tarr Paris Lyon Striped maxi is PERFECT for summer! One thing I absolutely adore about it is that the stripe change patterns, the bust is made of horizontal lines, while the rest are vertical/sideways and it gives a much more structured, polished look. Going out at night? This two-toned chain necklace matches the navy perfectly, and if you wear a cute updo, these Kendra Scott earrings will dress your ears up perfectly. If you didn't already know, I'm OBSESSED with stacking rings! These Cartier love rings are perfect for that, and another awesome statement ring that I think is absolutely magnificent is the AS29 Small Wing! It's such a statement, as I said before, and whenever I see it, I am definitely a little green with envy. The Stella McCartney Fallabella bag is a great addition to the outfit, throw all your necessities in it and hit the town! Pair it with  this leather motorcycle jacket to warm up your nights. 

Starting off with this maxi from ModCloth, & I must say, this dress is so dreamy and fairy tale like! Wear it and you will feel like a modern day princess! Damsel in distress anyone? Play the modern day Rapunzel and maybe you're prince will come rescue you! (Although, in the hit Disney movie Tangled it can totally be said that Rapunzel did the saving, so who knows? You're a heroine in your own right :D ) Adding a pretty flower crown (this one from my Miss Selfridge) will definitely make you feel more princess like, and give your wrist the royal treatment with this bracelet by Dorothy Perkins and your fingers with these rings by Lilith Star and the other by Sydney Evan. This leather satchel by The Leather Satchel Company is perfect for going on adventures, and these Sperry Topsider sandals are spiffy, and match the dress perfectly! 

What did you think of these two maxi dresses and their outfits? One is more edgy, while the other is definitely more flowy and girly. Which one do you prefer? 

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Life Hack// Summer Plans



One of the greatest things about summer is the amount of freedom it allows (well, for most of us anyway)! Fun outings are a lot easier to plan out, there are so many more fun outdoor activities that are available, and so many more events. In my last post, i mentioned I had some fun things planned this summer. I suppose I'll go by date, and then maybe I'll add some TBD dates :)

June 10th: ABC Family is having me host a Pretty Little Liars/Chasing Life premiere party for being a "super fan", which is super exciting! I love PLL and cannot WAIT to unravel more of the mystery. I would say more, but I don't want to spoil it for those catching up ;)

June 21: The Second Annual Polyvore Member Meetup! I always talk about my love for Polyvire and praise the totally amazing site that it is. If you love fashion and are interested in attending, I encourage you :) here is the official message/announcement if you're interested: 
                          
Come join us for the 2nd Annual Polyvore Southern California Meetup! You'll meet fellow Polyvore members, and hopefully some new friends, all while sharing your love for Polyvore :) The event will take place at The Girl Cave in Huntington Beach on June 21st, at 10am. There also will be a special guest attending! I hope to see you there :) Message user @rachel on Polyvore if you have any questions

Make sure to RSVP (and learn more about the event): http://www.meetup.com/Polyvore/Huntington-Beach-CA/1146492/?a=bn6_l1

Some pictures of last years meetup:

 Like I said, I'm extremely excited for that event, and especially to meet people who are interested in fashion as well as me.

June 25: The Digitour is going to be at the San Diego fair and I'm considering going, although it's the day before Vidcon, so maybe not. That may be a tough one to swing, especially since I would need to prepare for the weekend. However, some of the fondest memories of my childhood were spent at the fair, and it's always a good time. 

June 26-28: Yay! Vidcon! I CANNOT WAIT! Last year was incredible, and honestly before then, I cannot remember the last time I had as much fun. I met loads of my favorite youtubers, awesome friends, and was able to connect with people on levels I hadn't really experienced before. I can wholeheartedly say that it was a life changing experience. 

Here is one of my vlogs from last year, and this week I may do a video and corresponding post of Vidcon essentials and info that's need-to-know. Sound good? Last year it was more than just a little intimidating, and I didn't know what to expect other than fun and chaos. 

June 29: Vidcon's Disney Day. This's another TBD day, as if I do go to the SD fair AND Vidcon, there may be a possibility that I may not get to go. There are a few reasons why I might not as well, mainly because Disneyland is a mad house during the summer and for one ride alone, the wait is usually two hours. As a SoCal resident, I find the best time to go is during the spring or fall. Sure it would be fun, because Disneyland, DUH! but I'm not sure and a little skeptical about it, as I would prefer to go a different time when it is less crowded. 

So June is a pretty busy month for me lol! Another thing that is possibly happening is me moving, but I can't get too much into details because I myself don't have it all figured out, but I truly want to try and make it happen this summer/early fall. It's just time; I'm a young adult and I hate having to depend on my parents for everything, and I can't find a job after two years of looking in this small town. I need to branch out and move back into a bigger city. 

Wow, I feel as if I covered ALOT here! Of course there are other things happening this summer, but these are a few of the things that come to mind first. I also want to go to the beach and pool, catch up and discover new tv shows. Definitely going to finish The White Queen (my new obsession), The Originals, Two Broke Girls, New Girl, and maybe the Tudors. I also want to do some reading- maybe The White Princess by Phillipa Gregory, some more of John Greens' books, and maybe the Diverent series. If you have any suggestions as to what books, movies, or TV shows I should check out, tell me down below :) 

Anyways, it was nice talking to you all, and it was nice to talk about something other than fashion. I think I'm going to try and incorporate more lifestyle/personal posts as well, so that I don't seem like some fashion obsessed robot (because let's face it, I am a fashion obsessed robot) for a change. 

I hope you all have a lovely day! Talk to you soon :) 

Layla