Springing into Summer...

Hi ! :)

Happy Tuesday; another weekend flew by, like always. I hope you all had a great Mother's Day weekend. My grandma has been in town for a couple of weeks so it was nice to have her here to celebrate Mother's Day together. I also did a little shopping this weekend as well; I will share that with you all soon ;)

So today is all about some pieces that I know are essential to your Spring & Summer wardrobe. I know that we can all go shopping every damn week/weekend for clothes so it's important to invest in a couple of essentials. First up are some basic tees; These are a must during Spring and Summer (ok, for everyday lol) because they go with everything and can easily be dressed up or down. I know I own countless basic t-shirts, but I particularly love this one. I instantly had to get it when I saw at Nordstrom Rack! Its cute, simple, and of great material. The best part are the drapes and layers of this shirt. I wore it here with a pair of my favorite denim jeans, but it could easily be worn with some jean/printed shorts. That leads me to the second, which are a good pair of jeans. When I shop, I am usually price-concious because I do not like purchasing at retail price, unless I realllllly need it. LOL. Jeans are definitely  something that I feel that are worth the splurge. Here, I am wearing a pair of Levi's jeans; They really have a variety in fit, so you could definitely find a pair that are cute and comfortable. Another great staple is a nude heel. I feel like it is the "holy grail" color of shoes (is that a little dramatic..? oh well, but it's true!) A nude heels will instantly make you feel and look taller; not to mention it looks great with any color palette. I scored these at JcPenney for like $10, I was the happiest girl ever when that happened loll . ;)

Lastly, and possibly my favorite staple piece for this time of the year is some good quality jewelry. This could really spice up and add life to your outfit with such a simple touch. Today, I wore this beautiful necklace from Laura Grove Design with turquoise sliced beads that was the perfect accent to this outfit. This particular one is called "The Island Oasis". It is definitely a neutral color that goes with everything. What makes this necklace so special is that it's hand made with love by LGD, as are all of the pieces in the collection. Also, no piece is exactly the same, so you know you're getting a unique piece from the start. What I really love about LGD is the initial inspiration; which was her Mother. She grew up in the jewelry business and decided to follow in her mom's footsteps. Laura Grove Design has grown at a very fast pace and is currently in 40+ boutiques in the U.S. To me, that really is such an inspiration because I am all about rooting for powerful and successful women, and striving for your dreams. Also, guess what? the collection is available here in Miami, so exciting ! So you could easily shop the collections locally. I will have the locations at the end of the post below.

I also have a treat for you guys!

Now through Sunday, May 17th receive 15% off your purchase with code "mom15" online at LauraGroveDesign.com and on her shop at Etsy HERE. 

If you guys purchase anything, let me know, I would love to see ! :)

WHAT I WORE

Top: Nordstrom Rack (exact! In stores too)

Necklace: c/o Laura Grove Design

Bag: Express (total favorite! & it's on sale!)

Shoes: JcPenney 

Jeans: Levi's 

Sunglasses: Tory Burch

Laura Grove Design 

is available at the following locations:

" I'M SO CHIC MIAMI"

2000 Collins Ave #8

Miami Beach, FL 

"BE DAZZLED STYLE"

1666 NE Miami Gardens Dr

North Miami Beach, FL 

As always, thank you so much for reading!

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Back 2 Basics

I've been loving this lip color lately ! Dark hues are so flattering.

Hi everyone, Happy Friday..the weekend is finally here again.

 So as much as I LOVE to dress up and try different things and to try to switch it up and away from my comfort zone....I always seem to come back to the classics. That is, your simple tee, jeans or leggings and giving the whole outfit some personality with the right accessories. This type of outfit is essential this time of the year. Ok, I'm kidding, it is appropriate all year round to be honest lol. I love the effortless look, while still feeling and looking put together. Graphic tee's are the best; I love ones that are printed with cute little sayings like this one that I'm wearing. I recently took a trip to Kohl's and I found so many cute and affordable pieces...I will be sharing with you all in the upcoming weeks. 

'Til then..I hope you have a great weekend, and thank you for reading :)

WHAT I'M WEARING

Tee: Kohl's / Leggings: JcPenney ( try these !) / Heels: Olsenboye (similar here and here) / Hat: Forever 21 / Bag: Michael Kors / Necklace: By Bella Collection / 

Lip Color: L'oreal Infallible Pro-last (No. 217 Cherry Noir)

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SIMPLICITY

Hi there !

So let's begin by saying that this year has just been flying on by already! I mean we are already in February for crying out loud; Oh..so did you guys catch the super bowl yesterday? I mean I barely watched the actual game but the commercials and the half-time show were fun to watch. If you ask me, Katy Perry did alright; but I just kept thinking about when Beyonce performed LOL...no one can top the Queen. Anyways, since we are on the subject of time, you know what that means...Valentine's Day is around the corner. I'm honestly not one to make a big deal out of it but its always fun to dress up and share with you guys. Whether your going to spend time with a significant other, family, friends, or just going out with your girls to watch 50 shades of Grey (it's out in 12 days, but who's counting? LOL), you still want to look fabulous!

I am in love with this "shirt" dress as I've always thought they look classic and flattering on any body type because of the basic silhouette that it has. I think this one is extra special because it has the cargo pockets on both sides, which gives the dress a more structured feel to it; as well as, this dark burgundy color will never go out of style, and can easily be transitioned into your Spring and Summer wardrobe. Also, I know I usually go all out in the jewelry department (I love me a good statement necklace), but for this one I wanted to tone it down so I just went with some gold chandelier earrings and my hair up in a bun. I'd like to think that less is always more, don't you agree?

WHAT I'M WEARING

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Dress : Forever 21 / love this one too (& its on sale!)

Peep-toe Booties : JcPenney / I am obsessed with them!

Bag : Kate Spade / love this one too!

Sunglasses : Tory Burch 

Earrings : Forever 21

I always appreciate you stopping by

to read my thoughts. :)

Photos by:

Jireh Images and Photography

Instagram: Jireh_images_and_Photography

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Straight from the heart.....

You're only as good as the amount of passion and heart that you put into everything that you do. Have you ever heard of that? Well, if you haven't, I am telling you now that they both go hand in hand. I always try to share what I believe in because I know it can inspire others along the road. Particularly in what we call the "blogger side of the world" (dramatic, I know haha) ...it's not always what it seems. In my short time of blogging, I have learned that you just have to stay true to who you are and do what comes from the heart. As repetitive and as cliche as it sounds, its the honest truth. In other words, just be REAL...People really do appreciate when things are done in a genuine matter ( I know, I do!) When you put your all into something, it will show and others will notice, trust me. 

Ok, I'm done preaching....let's continue on with this outfit (; So as you can probably notice, we had an unexpected cold front here in Miami, so I had to bust out one of my favorite boots! Also, I have been wanting to wear this sweater for quite some time now; I'd always stare at it and think to myself .."When will it be cold enought to wear this?!"; luckily, this past weekend was the perfect occasion to wear it. It was cool and sunny...PERFECT Miami weather (another awesome hair day!). I love that it has this big red heart on it, it's so bright and fun. This could also be a casual outfit for Valentine's day if you don't want to get too dressed up; I always love a casual outfit.

WHAT I'M WEARING

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Scarf : JcPenney / similar here 

Heart Sweater : Target (old) / splurge: here & steal: here !!

Leggings : Nanette Lepore

Boots : Shoe Dazzle / VERY similar here , here and here

Bag : Kate Spade / love this one too.

Yes, I throw in some leopard whenever I can ;)

Thanks for reading. :)

With LOVE ,

Photos by:

Jireh Images and Photography

Instagram: Jireh_images_and_Photography

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"Fifty" Shades of Red

Happy Monday. ! :)

Isn't wearing red such a statement? I think it truly is. Whenever I wear a red top, a red lip or even accessorize with a red bag, I feel like I could take over the world. It has a deeper meaning then it seems...at least to me. Power, Love, Strength, Femininity, Simplicity...,every girl should have a red piece in their wardrobe/makeup bag; I promise it could never go wrong ;) I decided to pair this red cropped top with my favorite high-waisted jeans and complete the look with these black laced-up heels. I especially love the back of the heel, it gives the whole outfit some edge. And guess what, I scored these Chinese Laundry heels at a recent trip to Ross;  I found them for $8.50!!! Yes you read that right..eight dollars! Shopping at Ross is usually a hit or miss for me, but this was definitely a HIT. So, as you can see, they made it home with me (duh).

WHAT I'M WEARING

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Crop Top - JcPenney (on sale!)

High Waisted Jeans - Garage Clothing (on sale!)

Heels - Chinese Laundry via Ross (similar here and here )

Bag - Kate Spade

Thanks for reading :)
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A little snake print...

Hello, happy Wednesday!

I hope everyones week is going by smooth because it's almost Friday ! :) I feel like I have been so busy these days, especially since I recently started a new job. I'm not complaining though; change is always a good thing, and its been going great. Anyways, here's a casual get-up that is suitable for almost any occasion. I wore it this past weekend on a shopping trip (tell me, what else is new? LOL). My favorite part of this top is the snake print! I particularly like this color because it is a neutral, so it's safe to mix in some bright colors...like I did ;) It is a more casual feel due to the sandals, but you could definitely dress it up with some laced-up black heels as well...fab-YOU-lous. :)

Also here are my [2015 beauty essentials] in case you missed it; you definitely need to go and check them out ;)

WHAT I'M WEARING

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Top : JcPenney (similar here and here)

Jeans - JustFab

Sandals - Target (similar: Splurge & Steal)

Bag - Kate Spade (similar: Splurge & Steal)

Thanks for stoppin' by !

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