FASHION NOVA REVIEW & TRY ON!

Hey guys, welcome back to my blog. I have some exciting news... I created my own YouTube account!! I would love it if you guys headed over there and checked out my channel & let me know what you think! I will be trying to upload at least twice to three times a week. 

Here is the link -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzG9GuHKuWKdmL9bdv8Y-g

Anyways, today I'm going to share a video of my thoughts and opinions on Fashion Nova. 

Let me know in the comments what you guys think of Fashion Nova and any items you love so that I can be sure to pick some more stuff up! 

VALENTINES DAY OUTFIT IDEAS

Hello Everyone! Welcome back to my blog! 

Today I'm going to share a few outfit idea's that are great for valentines day!


REBELLIOUS 

This first look is probably my personal favorite! I love how it's a little rebellious with the ripped jeans and low cut tie up bodysuit. I paired this fitted bodysuit with some white ripped boyfriend jeans. The baggy white jeans look great with this super fitted top! To make it a little girly I added some strappy black heels and a cute white crossbody from Kate Spade. I also added a bright red Michael Kors bag as an option for a pop of colour! I also love the way a fitted leather jacket looks with this look. Giving it a little more rebel chic! I think a simple pair of gold studs would look great with this outfit. You wouldn't want a lot of jewelry since the top is low cut and has the tie up detail. A bold red lip would also look great with this look!


SIMPLE & GIRLY 

This look is great for anyone who is still in school or just wants to keep it simple! I paired these light wash ripped jeans with a baby pink bodysuit. This makes it girly & comfy. Depending on what you are doing that day you can either wear a pair of tie up heels to dress it up or wear a pair of nude flats to dress it down. The accessories I choose for this outfit were simple large pear earnings to stick with the girly theme, great for v-day & a simple gold and white watch. Again using the same Kate Spade purse to keep it simple and girly. This outfit would look great with any nude-pink lip. My favorites are by Mac and there Velvet Teddy, Whirl and just a simple nude! You can always wear a pink lip if you're feeling extra girly!

DATE NIGHT  

This look is super cute if you're going on a date! This two piece set is sexy and still very girly! I find if you're going to wear a bright red outfit you should tone down the accessories. I decided to go with nude heels and a nude purse to keep the attention on the outfit. I paired some simple gold studs with this outfit to match the gold bangle. Again simple yet girly and it doesn't take away from the outfit. A great lip option with this outfit is a simple nude lip. This one is a liquid lipstick from maybelline!

BUSINESS WOMAN  

Last but not least, probably my second favorite outfit! This one is very business woman! I love the whole pant suit look! I find capes are very in this year and pull this outfit together. I love white on white so paired 2 different white crop tops with a wide leg dress pant. You can wear any shoe you prefer however, I find the black strappy shoe to look the best. If you're not into open toes shoes, you can always wear a simple black pointed shoe! Again, keeping the accessories simple, I went with a gold bracelet and the same white and gold watch. I think a simple small white crossbody looks great with this outfit! You can always add a pop of colour and go with a red statement bag! To complete the look I paired this outfit with a bold red lip!

& those are a few outfit idea's for valentines day! I hope you enjoyed them!
alicia xoxo 

WHAT I WORE THIS WEEK - MONDAY TO FRIDAY

MONDAY

OUTFIT DETAILS

Dress - Ransom Boutique

Leather Jacket - Dynamite

Shoes - Target

Purse - Call It Spring

Sunglasses & Accessories  - Call It Spring

TUESDAY

OUTFIT DETAILS
 Tie Dye Crop Top - American Eagle

White Denim Shorts - American Eagle

Shoes - Target

Sunglasses - Call It Spring

WEDNESDAY 

OUTFIT DETAILS 

Lace Tank Top - Garage

Lace Skater Skirt - Forever 21

Shoes - Target

Purse - Call It Spring

Sunglasses - Call It Spring 

THURSDAY

OUTFIT DETAILS 

Dress - BlueNotes

Distressed Jean Jacket - Stitches

Shoes - Target

Sunglasses & Accessories - Call It Spring

FRIDAY 

OUTFIT DETAILS

Maxi Skirt - Sabo Skirt

White Crop Top - Stitches

Shoes - Target

Sunglasses & Accessories - Call It Spring

Purse - Call It Spring

xoxo alicia 

VALENTINES DAY OUTFIT IDEAS

Hello everyone! Welcome back to my blog.

Today I wanted to share 5 outfit ideas for Valentines day!
I really wanted to give 5 different outfit ideas for all tastes.
Hope you enjoy them!

" Girly "

 For this first outfit I wanted to add a skater skirt because I find they are super comfy and cute! Since the skirt is a little more flared out, I decided to add a tight white lace top to the top. Lace is super romantic for Valentine's day. Adding a statement necklace is a perfect accessory. I always recommend, if wearing a statement necklace, keep the rest of your jewelry simple or non existent. You really want to focus the attention to one area and not all over the place. Adding pink shoes and a white bag makes the outfit girly and perfect for valentines day.

" Sophisticated "

With this look I was going for something that was a little more sophisticated. The matching grey top and skirt is so in right now! I love adding a pop of colour to a basic outfit. In this case, I thought pink was perfect for valentines day and is super flattering with the grey. I also did a statement necklace with this outfit as well with no other accessories to keep the attention on the necklace and outfit.

 " Rocker "

I love this outfit! The red dress with a touch of lace is super romantic and the leather jacket gives it such great character. It adds such a rocker vibe while still being girly. Since the top of this dress is lace I decided to go with no accessories. It keeps your attention on the dress and jacket. Pairing it with black high heels keeps the look clean and again focuses on the outfit itself. I decided to add a red clutch to the outfit to tie it all together.

" Casual "

With this outfit I was going for something that would be great to go to the movies in or great to wear during the day. The red pants add a pop of colour without being too much. The lace peplum top is romantic and flattering. It shows off your waist while still being comfy. With this outfit I wanted to add a touch of gold and I decided to do that with some bangles and gold studs on the black booties and purse. This just adds a little something extra to the outfit without being too bold. 

 " Pretty In Pink "

This outfit is again girly and very flattering. The white pencil peplum skirt is flattering and cute for Valentine's day. I decided to keep the shirt basic and paired it with a basic pink v-neck shirt that has a little flair at the hips. I really wanted the outfit to be simple and girly so I added pink shoes and some cute gold bangles with pearls. I matched this outfit with a white bag to keep the attention on the outfit and accessories. 


xoxo alicia

WINTER NEUTRALS

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog.

Today I thought I would take you into my closet and show you two outfits I have been wearing recently.

Both of these outfits are neutral and girly and very easy to re-create.
Put your own spin on both outfits and add them to your wardrobe! Check back soon to see a few more outfit inspirations from my closet!

xox

PASSPORT TO FASHION - MY DREAM WEDDING

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog. Today I was given the "Passport to Fashion" Challenge from my best friend Carleigh Lewis over at carleighlewis.blogspot.ca She was given the challenge by Lover.ly

What is Lover.ly ? Lover.ly was launched in 2012 by a one time maid of honor. Her and her team of bridesmaids and groomsmen were set out to make the wedding planning process easier. Lover.ly is your one-stop-site to all things wedding! Bride's and Grooms can get inspiration and find people to hire and things to buy. Even if you are not planning a wedding and just love them like I do, this site works for you too! Add your pictures to your bored and create your own dream wedding.
My Lover.ly account is: Thebeautymanuel

Now, lets get into my dream wedding!!

My dream wedding would have to take place in France and what better place in France than in the French Riviera! My dream wedding would take place at a beautiful waterfront location with a gorgeous landscape, tons of flowers with a brick castle in the background. Too good to be true? Think again, In between Monaco and Nice is a town called Eze. In Ezz there is a gorgeous hotel called Chateau da la Chevre d'Or
The link to this gorgeous hotel will be below -
http://www.chevredor.com/uk/chateau-chevre-d-or-eze-official-site.php

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With my dream location set, the next thing to plan is my dress and accessories!
The collage below are some pictures of my dream wedding

The Dress: To go along with my romantic location I thought only fit to wear a form fitting lace dress. I am so in love with this dress! The lace long sleeves is extremely romantic. The open back is super flattering and again very romantic. I love the belt because its very flattering for my body type and shows off my thin waist. This dress has that effortless look to it and doesn't need many accessories. That's the reason I love it! I love simple yet elegant looks.

The Bouquet: The bouquet is a great accessory! I love the waterfall bouquets and find they have a very romantic look to them. Again going with my "romantic" theme. I would pick all white roses and flowers and have a small ribbon with my initials hanging out. Just to add a personal touch.

The Shoes: My dream shoes would have to be a baby blue sparkly pair of heels! I love when brides add a "touch of blue" in their shoes. To me the baby blue with sparkles remind me of Cinderella which is my favorite Disney movie!

The Party Shoes: My party shoes need to be comfortable and cute! Even tho your dress will be hiding the shoes, you still want them to be cute! I love TOMS shoes and love there wedge heels! My party shoes would totally have to be white wedge heels by toms! Cute, comfy and you can wear them again!

My last accessory is your man! You man is going to be your most important accessory of the night! Make sure you man is looking on point just like you! I love when grooms wear a classic black and white tux. I would love my groom to wear all black, I find its super sharp.

Well, that's everything for my Passport to Fashion! I hope you enjoyed it & I recommend writing your own. Be sure to check out Lover.ly if your in the mood for some wedding inspiration!

xoxo Alicia

HOLIDAY OUTFIT IDEAS

Hello everyone, thanks for stopping by! Since its now the beginning of December all those Christmas parties are going to come fast! So, I thought I would put together 3 outfits that I hope inspire you for your holiday parties!

The first look is a little more casual and the 2nd and 3rd look are a little more dressed up.
In each outfit I tried to pair a few more options with either skirts, shoes, or jewelry. This just gives you a few more ideas when putting together your own outfit.
Enjoy!

3 WAYS TO STYLE AN OVER-SIZED SWEATER

Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by.

Today I wanted to share 3 ways I style my over sized sweaters. Below are some pictures of 3 different outfit ideas and how I accessorize them. 
Enjoy!


 

CLOSET ORGANIZATION TIPS & TRICKS

Hello everyone, thanks for stopping by.
Today I wanted to share some of my tips and tricks on how I organize my closet. I share a small closet with my boyfriend & thought my tips could be useful for others who share a small closet. Even if you don't share a closet with anyone, some of these tips could help you make your closet a little more neat and organized.

1. My first tip when organizing your closet with your partner is to declare sides. This will make everything easier!

2. Start with a blank slate when re organizing. Take everything out and put it all back in. This will allow you to take clothing out that isn't in style & pack them away until the seasons change.

3. Organize your clothes into a few different piles such as long sleeves, short sleeves, tank tops, jeans, leggings etc. This will keep things organized for when you start to hang and fold. You can keep things itemed together by style. This will make your closet look clean and organized.

4. Grab some clothing organizers - These are great if your on a budget and want to save some space. I usually put my casual shirts that don't need to be hung in these. I then designate each slot to a certain style of shirt. Example - Short Sleeves, Long Sleeves, Tank Tops, Polo's etc.You can put your organizers wherever you like! I like mine in the middle of the closet side by side with my boyfriends with a small gap in the middle to store extra hangers.

5. I love to organize by colour! This goes when I hang shirts & also when I fold them. It just makes it easier to find what I'm looking for.

6. Hang clothing by style. This could also be done by length! I like to do mine by dress tank tops, short sleeve dress shirts, long sleeve dress shirts, flannel shirts, cardigans etc all done by colour as well to keep it extra neat!

7. Hangers! I love to keep all my hangers the same colour and facing the same way. This will make your closet look 10x more organized just by keeping the colours the same. It looks super clean! Keeping the hangers the same way also helps to keep your clothing easy to grab and put away. It also adds for a cleaner look.You can purchase hangers from the thrift store. This is great if your on a budget. The packs usually come 15-20 for $1.00!

8. Keep your bottoms organized! I like to keep mine in order of leggings and lulu lemon pants, jeans organized by colour dark to light, coloured pants like white pants, beige pants, skirts, etc. 

9. All the rules you are applying to your side of the closet, make sure your partner does the same! It saves a lot of room when both sides are organized.  

10. Add shelving, drawers, or even your laundry baskets under all the clothes for extra storage! This is where we keep our socks, bras, etc. 

& That's how I like to keep my closet organized, hopefully a few of my tips and tricks can help you! 

xoxo alicia

BLACK IS MY HAPPY PLACE ♥

Hey Everyone, thanks for stopping by.

Today I want to talk about my addiction to black clothing! Its a serious obsession and I'm sure there is many of you out there who are obsessed like I am.

I love the way black looks on all body types, its so slimming and easy to wear. I also love that when you wear a black outfit you can add bright accessories.

There are a few things to keep in mind when styling an all black outfit
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 1. Make sure if you are going to wear black on black the blacks match. There's nothing worse then getting into the sun light and realizing your top is way more faded then your bottoms.

2. Make sure you are clean of deodorant marks! There has been numerous occasions were I have left the house and get somewhere and realize I have deodorant all over the side of me. Great!!

3. Don't go too black, if you know what I mean. You should always try and add a little colour or a little something to the outfit. Even adding simple accessories looks great!

Below are 10 outfits I put together from my very black wardrobe! I will also list where I got each item from & the price. I LOVE getting a deal on clothing, so if you love a bargain you will love these outfits! Just a reminder, I am Canadian so these are all Canadian stores. If not otherwise listed.

These outfits are fall inspired and are perfect for date nights, girls nights or any night! - thanks for visiting !

P.S I'm not wearing shoes in the pics but you can pair each outfit with your own style shoes & stockings! Mine are from the Dollar Store. I always get the best stockings from there for $1.25!!

 

From left to right from top to bottom:

Red Plaid skirt from Forever 21 $7.00, Black Scarf from Ardeen's 2 for $10.00, Black Long sleeve shirt from Stitches $3.00 & Leather Jacket from Dynamite for $40.00

Black and White stripped skirt from Forever 21 for $10.00 Over size sweater from Stitches (tucked in) $15.00 Scarf from Ardeen's 2 for $10.00

Plaid skirt from Stitches & Sweater also from Stitches. Skirt $12.00 Sweater $15.00

Black over sized open sweater from Stitches $10.00 Black tank top from Stitches for $2.50 & Green military pant from American Eagle $35.00

Black over sized sweater again from stitches $15.00 Black Skinny Jeans from American Eagle $30.00 & Scarf from Forever 21 for $5.00

& Last outfit! Black leather jacket from Dynamite $40.00 Grey and white Skull skirt from Sabo Skirt (from Australia) Black High waisted skinny jeans from Forever 21 for $15.00

xoxo alilcia

FALL CLOTHING ESSENTIALS ♥

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to my blog! Thanks for stopping by. Today I'm going to be talking about my fall clothing essentials. Since I do live in Northern Ontario it gets cold quick so my fall clothing HAS to be warm! I seriously hate being cold! And just a fun fact for everyone, it snowed today.. yup its, its actually Halloween!! ... wait, how lame do I sound that on Halloween I decided I wanted to write a blog! That's commitment people! anyways back into the important part! the clothes! Lol

My first clothing essential for fall is my leather jacket!
I have a brown one with a large collar and a basic black one. Both of my coats were purchesed at Dynamite for $40.00. I LOVE the look of leather in the fall and think its a great staple piece to an outfit. You can dress and leather coat up or down.



Another fall essential is a scarf! I mean, duh. Everyone knows you need a scarf for fall/winter! But I love what a scarf does for an outfit. I love adding a pop of colour in my all black outfits with a scarf! You can also style a scarf so many different ways! Be sure to check my next blog on how to style scarfs!

For myself another fall essential is a cute pair of boots! I love the look of leather riding boots and I could die for a pair of knee high black leather boots with a little wedge heel! Not only does the leather boot keep my little toes warm but they look amazing for the fall season. I think its essential to own at least 1 good pair of boots! If your not into the whole boot thing you can always go for an alternative and go for an UGG boot! These are also super cute and casual and go with almost any outfit. I used to live in my UGG boots during college, they are so comfy!

My other fall essential is an over sized sweater! These are so in right now and I love the way they look with a pair of leggings! So adorable! I am such a bargain hunter its crazy so if your looking for cheap cute outfits, look no further! This sweater below (in black) is from stitches! It was only 10.00! Its great, it has a longer back to it so it covers my bumm and looks awesome with leggings. 
. An over sized sweater can be paired so many ways! The two other sweaters are both over sized. The white sweater is regular in length and a little baggy its from Suzy Shier. The sweater in the middle is from Abercrombie and Fitch and I picked this one up at Winners for 12.00! Its a little shorter in length but fits super baggy and I love the way it looks with a pair of skinny dark wash ripped jeans. 

These are just a few essentials I use to keep warm in the fall! Hope they help!
xoxo alicia