Rise of the American Girl

Shades of Grey

1st Look: sunnies $5 @ F21, tie dye top $6 @ F21, sheer green tights are gifted, thigh highs $4 @ Downtown LA, Timberland boots, jewelry is various ($1 store, world market etc.)

2nd Look: beanie $1 @ Dollar store, faux leather jacket $8 is Bitten by SJP, leopard print tunic $8 @ F21, mini shorts $3 @ Rave, gauntlet $3 at Target, belt is gifted, cobwebby tights $6 @ f21

Once Upon a Time

An ethereal crown of rubies, jewels, and diamonds sat atop the princess’s head. Her romantic, pouf shouldered dress complete with a form fitting corset and tulle skirt adorned her frame like a dream. The silk slippers she wore on her feet glittered in the sun as she made her to the magic well. She peered into the clear, deep waters and wished with all her might that her prince would soon come to carry her away on a majestic, white horse bridled with golden reigns; the two would ride off into the romantic sunset, gazing into each others eyes with a love so perfect there were no words, living happily ever after…

Being a princess is a dream every girl can relate to. Back to the time before our age required two digits, a plastic crown and a faux diamond ring was all we needed to feel special. Whether it was a favorite fairytale, the story lines we created for our dolls, or the magic wand and ruby, plastic heels we insisted on donning everywhere; being a vision of flawless royalty was inarguably the best part of being a young girl.

Now that we have traded perfect princes for Levi laden lads and stunning white stallions for automatic Audis, it seems as though the magic has been lost when in reality, one should feel like a princess every day! Transport back to the time where glitter and diamond shaped stickers were the only makeup we needed and tulle skirts were better than a pair of trousers any day. After all, life is what you make it, wouldn’t it be so much more fun to make it a fairytale?

I've Got the Blues

Cobalt blue, bright blue, Gonzo from the Muppets blue, I prefer to call it electric blue because it just sounds cool; whatever you want to call it, this specific shade of blue has been my favorite color for almost half a year now. I just love its bright, smiley, and bold feel! It can easily be worn day or night (unlike say, yellow?) due to its versatile and always dazzling hue.

P.S: I'm going to start listing the prices of my pieces from now on because I am an adamant believer that true style is priceless. Although I'm a pretty snappy dresser (if I do say so myself ;) ), I honestly spend next to nothing on my clothing and it is important to understand that a great look has nothing to do with the price tag or label; great style and confidence are what creates an awesome look, never how broke you went over purchasing it.

Prices/Places

1st Look: Grey bandanna 1$ @ Swap Meet/Sunnies 5$ @ F21/Earrings $1 @ $1 Store/Bagle $1 @ 1$ store/Favorite blue tee 5$ @ Target/Cut Spiderman sweatshirt $9 @ Wal Mart/Grey pants $6 @ F21/Red Chuck Taylors $25 @ Swap Meet)

2nd Look: Sunnies jacked from Mum/Tee 5$ @ Target/Earrings $1 @ 1$ store/Necklace $1 @ Wet Seal/Skirt $5 @ Target/Red slouch boots jacked from Mum

Love in the Form of Season

There's just something so romantic and decadent about spring time. Soft layers, whimsical tulle, and illustrious ruffles beckon one to frolic in a garden of exquisite floral. Beautiful, serene pastels and intriguing, sensual palettes of rich wines, deep creams, and refined neutrals bestow a confident calm; as if strolling through a dream. Spring is easily the best time to be a girl, ushering in a whirl of ethereal textures that leave you feeling like nothing less than a glittering, prim princess.

Two Sides to Every Story

This bright colored sun dress is so sweet and sugary, with its over sized spots and slightly voluminous waist; I half expected to see the Brady Bunch pop out and sing Sun Shiny Day. If I was in a cheerful, over the top, super happy musical, this is definitely the dress I would wear as I sang with the chirping birds and stopped to pet all the animals in my neighborhood.

Unsurprisingly, my natural urge to convert all things pretty into an edgy, grunge esque style is still alive and kickin' as I pull on my Timberland boots while donning this prep girl piece. Although the finished product proved to be pretty unconventional, I was pleasantly surprised with how good this cavity inducing piece looked when it was a little bad.

(dress is vintage, flats are from hot topic, and sunnies are from wet seal, hello kitty purse from sanrio, and blue tights from target)

Flowers and Fishnets

(jacket- dear by amanda bynes, floral top- wet seal, sunnies- downtown)