Pop of Pink

Glad I picked up this skirt when I did at h+m online, it was gone a few days later. Wore this outfit to a Breast Cancer Awareness event, since I don't have many pink dressy clothes I went with an all black combo with a nice pop of pink.

sweater: forever21 (old)

shirt: gap

skirt: h+m

shoes: nine west martina (here)

shades: h+m (old)

necklaces: j. crew

earrings: vintage

Tinashe Aquarius

The Sound: Laid back R&B with a touch of Janet Jackson and Aaliyah. The beats slowly wash over you and provide a nice mellow groove, the few exceptions are the lead single 2 On (featuring Schoolboy Q) and All Hands on Deck which has a much more upbeat tempo.


Her Style:  Sporty chic, kind of an updated Aaliyah with baggy pants, jerseys and crop tops with sneakers.

The Verdict: Her debut album is the sound that I have been missing for the past few years. It's in constant rotation on my iPod. Do yourself a favor and cop this album and if you like what you hear, check out Tinashe's mix tapes here.

The Round Up: Tinashe, the Perfect Denim and Raining or Sprinkling?

Here are a few of my favorites from around the web.

R&B singer Tinashe's* new album Aquarius released last week (and is on a constant loop in my car) she chatted with the Cut about her influences (Janet Jackson), her process for writing music, and her style.

I loved Hallie's take on pink for Breat Cancer Awareness Month over at the Hallie Daily.




Kendi of Kendi Everyday has a great post up on the color of the season: camel.

When you get a minute check out Rachel of the Daily Luxe denim quiz to find your perfect pair (I'm a straight leg)! Bonus points +++, she has the do's and don'ts of each style.

I went on to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory on Saturday (stay with me) and had an amazing dish, the Pasta da Vinci! It's pasta with mushrooms, shallots and chicken in a wine sauce it's rich in flavor and delish, so of course I had to find a copycat recipe to make at home! I have plans to try Chef Pablo's take on my new fave here.

Finally, my favorite video of the moment, these two little kid's arguing over the rain, it's the cutest thing ever (Best line: "You poked my heart.") Have a great week guys!





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*A review of Tinashe's album will be up later this week! Don't wait for the review though, pick up Aquarius! 

Dressy Sweatshirt

I wore this to the movies the other night, the collar of the sweatshirt is embellished with rhinestones which made me feel dressed-up right away.

shirt: worthington (cool alternative here)

jeans: old navy

shoes: nine west

bag: vintage 

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Boots for Fall

Living in Miami I am always jealous of people who live up north and get to wear layers and sweaters for fall. Fortunately, Miami does get a bit of cool weather every now in then starting in late October/November, so I get to break out a pair or two of my favorite boots. On those not so cool days booties are low enough and comfortable enough to wear with my favorite jeans. Best part? The shoes listed below go up to size 12 in most colors. Have a great day!

jetlag bootie

tallie sole society 

sidney sole society

nine west riding boots

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MashTV: Monday Night TV Sleepy Hollow Return!!

I'm sure I'm not the only one super excited to see where Abby and Ichabod find themselves at the start of the second season of Sleepy Hollow! It feels like I've been waiting for a whole year (the first season ended last January) and the wait is over tonight. Apparently the show picks up right where the season finale left off with Abbie in purgatory (a dollhouse no less) and Ichabod buried alive. 

Here's a sneak peek. 

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Floral + Stripes

So while going through these photos I noticed that the necklace was partially hidden under my shirt. Still a cute necklace though, it adds the right pop of color to some of my favorite looks.

shirt: old navy (similar)

skirt: jcp (here)

shoes: nine west martina (here)

necklace: j.crew 

bag: vintage

watch: michael kors 

shades: tommy hilfiger 

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Pinning Away: Nails, Hair & More!

Just a taste of the images that have been haunting me lately.

dascha polanco's fab hair 

berry nails

gold flecks 

this beautiful gap dress on je ne said quois check it hour here

anything rihanna

Check out my other faves on Pinterest, follow me for a follow back :). 

That Nose Ring Tho

I have always been a fan of the nose ring, that is until I actually saw one getting done (thanks Katy Perry). That doesn't mean I can't still admire the look though. Lady Gaga and Rihanna make the septum piercing look chic, while Erica Badu has the original old school version that I've always admired. After visiting Freshtrends for earrings, I have a renewed interest in getting that nose piercing. Check out my favorite looks from Pinterest.

Movies to Watch: Begin Again

Kiera Knightley and Mark Ruffalo in "Begin Again"

Girl meets boy, girl falls for boy, boy breaks girls heart. Seems simple right? Not exactly, Begin Again is the charming tale of a singer-songwriter who finds herself after heartbreak in the Big Apple. Along the way she meets a failed record exec and helps bring him back to life to with great music and New York City as a back drop. 

I truly adored this film from beginning to end, mainly because it's about the enduring power of friendship and the music as I said before was amazing, had know idea Kiera Knightley could sing so well!! If you haven't watched it yet, I urge you to check it out. I would point you to the soundtrack on Spotify, but you should see the movie first to get a feel for it. Trailer below:

Orphan Black

Who else is watching the brilliance that is Orphan Black? That amazing show that showcases the beyond fabulous performance of Tatiana Maslany? If you haven't watched it yet, let me catch you up: a grifter takes over another woman's life, who just happens to look like her. The catch - she's her clone. Soon Sarah, finds herself immeshed in a tangled web that includes her and her fellow clones running from two separate groups who want to use them. Each episode is a none stop road of fun. 

I've brought this up to say that in the coming weeks I plan on running outfit posts based on each of the main clones: Sara, Helena, Cosima and Alison. For instance, Sara is none for her punk aesthetic with skinny jeans, cool t-shirts and a leather jacket along with body jewelry from some place like FreshTrends. You can catch up from the beginning on Amazon Prime. For now, check out the trailer below. 

Dotted

hey guys just a quick post well into the new year ;). got this dress on super sale at mace's last week...it was basically a fluke, i saw a red tag and liked the fit! hope all is well.

outfit:

dress: lauren ralph lauren (here)

shoes: instyle x 9west (similar)

earrings: target (similar)

clutch: allibelle (here)

On Instagram

bold kate spade, went with this instead

j. crew earrings

Mickey

Mickey by marissadanelle featuring red shoes

Yay! or Nay?

Okay guys, I need your help. This neon lace pump from J. Crew has been haunting me for a few weeks now and it's on sale. Only not sure if I will get as much milage from this shoe. So, I put the vote to you Yay! or Nay?

j. crew 

Hey, Terriers!

There are a lot of binge worthy shows, right now. I've already waxed on poetically about Orange is the New Black, now on to another favorite though, short lived show Terriers  I vaguely remember this from its original airing in 2010 and thought it was a show about...dogs? Not only was I wrong, but I totally missed out on a great show about two private detectives, Hank and Britt and the cases they solve week to week.  Set in San Diego, Hank is a former detective, recovering alcoholic who solves cases with his friend, Britt, a former thief.  The witty banter between the two remind me of another one of my favorite detective shows, Veronica Mars and the love they share for each other reminds me of my favorite bromance Corey and Shawn from Boy Meets World.  The entire series is streaming on Netflix, so check it out ;). I'm leaving you all with the theme song.

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black/white

black/white by marissadanelle featuring white pointed toe pumps

Printed Bows

Please forgive the wrinkles. These pants are my go to for almost any occasion. The bows are fun and they can be dressed up or down (i often wear them with sandals). Hope all is going well.

shirt: worthington @jcp

pants: forever21 (old but similar)

nine west: (old but similar)

necklace: vintage

bag: deny

Orange is the New Black

Orange is the New Black. Definitely one of my favorite shows of the year, it's the story of Piper Chapman, a yuppy from New York who goes to jail for a drug crime she committed 10 years earlier. IN prison she has to maneuver through the highs and lows of prison life. Her first day in she has a run-in with the head of the kitchen and makes a new enemy...the stories aren't all about Chapman though, many of the episodes features a look about some of the other women and how they made it to prison. It's definitely worth a look. Check it out here.

The Run Down

Pros: Great cast, wonderful storytelling.

Cons: There are only 13 episodes!!

The PIns

daisy lowe

zoe saldana's twist


A few of my favorites on Pinterest, pearls instantly add a touch of chic to any look, the maxi dress is all i live in during the summer, the graphic print suit is perfect for a day at the office but goes great for a night out on the town. Heels are the perfect way to dress up jeans and how great is zoe's hair? 
I spend a great amount of time pinning, liking and repinning things on Pinterest, it's actually a little addictive. Next post I'll dedicate to my favorite featured recipes. Have a lovely day!



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