Closet Essentials: Ballet Flats

Hi my beauties! Sorry I've been AWOL, piano auditions are coming up. Yikes! Oh and I changed the format of my blog, tell me what you think! I thought it was time for a change and I like being able to see all the pictures.
Okay but onto our subject: FLATS. I love flats and they can complement every outfit. Just one black pair and you're basically set. They dress up every outfit and look super cute. Sometimes they can cut you off, but only if they're paired awkwardly.

So let's look at some flats!
1. Tory Burch Caroline Ballet Flat ($225.00 at Tory Burch online)
So this are the most classic, well-known pair of ballet flats that I've ever seen. I would love to get a pair, but I don't have an extra two hundred bucks lying around. But this are pretty iconic, nearly everyone knows the little T's and it goes well with every outfit.


2. Type Z Ogen Ballet Flats ($59.00 at Zappos.com)
I really like two-tone shoes and these are beautiful! And clear/see-through is always a big hit for spring. For some reason, I imagine wearing these shoes during a spring shower and splashing in puddles with these. One note: these shoes will look weird with the ballet flat socks, but hey if you're cool with that, go for it! It comes in blue, hot pink, red, and lemon-y yellow. Like macaroon yellow or cupcake frosting yellow. Yum.

3. Juicy Couture Roxanna Ballet Flats ($75.00 at Zappos.com)
These are soooooooooooo pretty. They're like opal jelly and it's that pretty luminescence and it has a cluster of rhinestones on the toe. Overall super gorgeous!



4. Rebecca Minkoff Irma Ballet Flats ($225.00 at Zappos.com)
Okay first of all I LOVE REBECCA MINKOFF. One day, if I have lots of money to squander, Mrs. Minkoff you will be even richer that day. I love her bags and these shoes too! They're mint (a little bit more blue!) and gold. Two-tone, mint, ballet flat love! I could gush about these all day long as you can probably tell now. It's also sold in a black and white laser-design with a black toe and a orange "persimmon" one where the toe matches the shoe, but it's still made out of different fabrics. Weird.


5. Anne Klein Bosu Pewter Ballet Flats ($53.99 instead of $60.00 and at Zappos.com)
Okay so I tried to look for one that wasn't two-tone and it just ended up with me staring at pages of ballet flats until I saw these. They're pewter (which is a strange color that I weirdly like) and metallic and quilted. Just look at them.


Okay that's all for now, hope you all enjoyed this! I'll talk to you guys soon, muah XOXO

Valentine's Day Date Outfit Ideas!

Hi my sweet cherubs! So Valentine's Day is one short week away and I know some of you ladies might not have an outfit yet, so here are my suggestions with every date "category", and I hope you all have a great Valentine's day. If you don't have a Valentine, you've always got me! I gotchu. Alright, let's get rolling!

1. Relaxed and Romantic
This one is for like grabbing a movie (Rom-com anyone?), a nice dinner, or something along those lines (I'm still waiting for my late-night Starbucks run!). You want to be cute but not over-dressed so let's talk!

Okay, so this top is from Love Culture and it has crochet flowers and stripes, and it would look so good with a black pencil skirt and if you want a cover-up because of weather, a navy or black fitted blazer (Nice quality, not cottony ones.) or maybe that Valentine will be a man and hand his over. Awwwww.

Okay so this is a risqué, lacy glam dress and it's really flirty and perfect for a date. It will be so cute with basically anything, and I would most likely wear this, you know, if I had a Valentine but psh. Grab some heels and watch those heads turn!


2. Active and Practical
So if your date is like mini golf or something that requires a lot of walking/moving, heels probably aren't a good choice. Here are my thoughts!

So this is a cute peplum, slimming stripes and it comes in a bunch of colors from... Guess where? URBAN OUTFITTERS!i would throw together slim-fitting black skinnies with some cute short heels maybe, or some flats/boots (Troopas huh?) and accessorize with appropriate jewelry, probably geometric things to match the shape of the peplum and the stripes.

So this skirt is super adorable, and I think it would be perfect with a shirt with the bows in the back like Macbarbie07 DIYed on YouTube. Cute and functional, goal accomplished.

3. Cozy and Comfy
Hey if you don't have a Valentine, but you have Netflix and food, I got you covered too.

Owl sweater, say what? No explanation needed!
And the Pacsun one with the bear was just cute. Aw.

Okay so I hope this maybe kinda sorta helped, and I hope everyone's dates goes well. Muah XOXO!

Closet Essentials: The Oxfords

Hi my wonderful Valentines! Yes, it's true, you guys are my valentines because I LOVE YOU. So chin up, you always have someone who loves you. Okay anyways, today I wanted to talk about another closet essential. I know, it's been a while right? So oxfords are my go-to shoes usually, rep that menswear as womenswear trend. They're classy, without being super formal and show off your style too. They go well with most outfits, from button-downs to a shirt tucked into jeans. So let's see some oxfords that me gusta, and I hope you gusta as well (in case you couldn't tell, I don't take Spanish. Frenchie fo life. Yeah, okay no more wannabe gangster talk).

1. Steven by Steve Madden Caril Cap-Toe Oxfords ($130.00)
Okay so I know, these are a little expensive, but I love all things Madden and especially these oxfords. They even have cutouts and the toe color block thing that I love so much. And there are so many different colors as well so they'll suit a lot of people. I have a feeling the girly, love everything glittery girls would love the glittery ones. They'll match with everything girly and it'll be crazy.
         

2. Jeffery Campbell "William" Oxford ($120.00)
Don't worry my wonderfuls, I do have some less pricey oxfords up next. But I love Jeffery Campbell everything, and seriously? Just look at these babies. They have heels and all.

3. MIA Studded Oxford Flats ($39.50 at Pacsun)
In case you haven't noticed by now, I'm really into the oxfords being the big "statement" part of an outfit that really pulls the whole ensemble together so cut-outs, funky colors, and studs are all a plus in my closet. It can instantly change the outfit from fancy to punk rocker-ish, especially with these beauts while keeping it all pulled together and tidy. P.S. Please tell me I'm not the only one who stands at Pacsun and stares at the wall of shoes for ages. It's just so enticing, must curb self!


4. Blowfish Neat Black Crochet Oxfords ($49 at Lulus.com)
Ah, I love all things crochet: big slouchy sweaters, TOMS, and these oxfords of course. I really need a pair like this, why no money in my pocket? But these are la-la-lovely and Lulus.com always has the greatest stuff.
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5. Steve Madden Oxfords ($89)
And you guys know that I love my neon pops of color, and these Maddens (LOVE) fit that taste so nicely. So nicely. Especially since it's that neon Tiffany blue shade.


Okay so those were my thoughts on oxfords, and I'm slightly raring to buy more shoes. Oh yeah, I'm really close to caving on that American Apparel crewneck, I can feel it taunting me every time I go to the website. And I'm really glad that a lot of you liked my OOTD, I'll post some more in that case. And I will probably start a series for prom, for all you lovely prom-goers out there. I'm still too much of an underclassman to go, but maybe an upperclassman will ask.... Someday. Oh yes, I just reignited my love for Dogeared jewelry, and now want to buy everything! I'll probably do a post on it soon. Alright, I have to go now, stay happy and gorgeous. Bye, muah! XOXO