Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Cameo Lover











(Jeans - BDG Denim | Bag - Steve Madden | Watch - Michael Kors | Top c/o Swaychic | Heels c/o MyHotShoes)
Making cut out tees a little more chic by pairing it with some pumps seem to be a default look for me recently. Not to mention, this diamond tee courtesy of Swaychic has an amazing side cut out perfect for the summer heat. Accessorizing with my new gifted watch from the Boy and playing off the gold accented heel from these awesome pumps courtesy of MyHotShoes to top the look off. These pictures are a little overdue from a few weeks ago at a Night Market held in Pasadena. A day full of food booths and eating for half a day makes up for the perfect Saturday spent with some friends! 

XOXOJOANNIE
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Renaissance









(Top c/o SWAYCHIC | Booties c/o MyHotShoes | Shorts - Guess |Bracelet - Chicago Boutique)
Oh my goodness! Sorry for being out of the blogging loop! I just got back from yet another trip to Chicago to visit The Boy. However, this time we made a few day trips to Wisconsin for shopping and an awesome Renaissance themed fair! This striped top sent over to me by the kind people of SWAYCHIC has one of the most unique cut outs I've ever seen on a top! It also has a deep low back cut in which I wish I had taken pictures of. Its' flowing structure and material allows for a very relaxed look, OR you could have a more daisy dukes feel by just tying a knot in the front like so. Paired with these awesome booties courtesy of myhotshoes my little country inspired outfit was complete. Hope you guys enjoy these pictures!

XOXOJOANNIE
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Chained up







(Top & Shorts - 2020Ave | Bag - Michael Kors | Necklace - F21 | Heels c/o MyHotShoes) 

 Decided to take the Monday off after an all girls weekend trip to Las Vegas in order to recharge myself for the week. I was able to take my family out to dinner at a DineLA restaurant which turned out very well because French cuisine is one of my mom's favs. Wore this outfit to dinner and I CANNOT get over these shorts cause if it's silky material and fun vintage print. These wedges c/o of MyHotShoes are also made out of the softest suede and structured for comfort. Use code JOANNIE2 and receive 20% off their entire site! 


Have you guys attended any DineLA events this past week? 

XOXOJOANNIE
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

C A L I F O R N I A - D R E A M I N












(Top - H&M | Lace Shorts - ZARA | Bag - Michael Kors | Shoes c/o MyHotShoes ) 
This past weekend basically reminded me of how I haven't fully utilized being a Californian this summer. Biking along the coast, sitting on the beach, and pigging out with our feet dipped in the sand, my Saturday was as calm and Californian as can be and I am definitely not complaining! The perfect summer weather called for light colors and short shorts. Thankfully, I found these lace shorts from ZARA. Loving the scalloped detail on them the most. These heels c/o of MyHotShoes are also a great median between casual and dressy. Of course I didn't wear them to the beach, but rather to a pleasant dinner afterwards. Hope all you lovely readers had a relaxing weekend as well! Until next time <3

XOXOJOANNIE
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Monday, July 9, 2012

Teenage Dream









(Top & Shorts - Forever 21 | Bracelet - Ebay | Bag - Michael Kors | Wedges c/o MyHotShoes) 
Grabbing brunch with $10 bottomless Mimosas was the perfect way to end my weekend. Not to mention the previous night we had undergone a nerve racking mission and snuck into the Katy Perry Movie after a showing of Spider-man (1st time in years!). Anyway, just an easy breezy outfit for the day. I am absolutely in love with this MK satchel, its become my new go to bag along with these wedges c/o of MyHotShoes which are more than comfortable. They're the perfect mocks of Steve Maddens! Score them on the website and get 20% off with code JOANNIE2!

Happy Monday! 

XOXOJOANNIE
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Monday, July 2, 2012

I am Titanium












( Top c/o Akufuncture | Shorts - Guess | Flats c/o MyHotShoes ) 
 A casual outfit perfect for the weekend movie dates that I had with my gal friends. Must I say,  Ted was absolutely HILARIOUS!  These spiked loafers sent over to me by MyHotShoes called for some red lipstick and ripped denim. Instantly felt more tough, cause I could probably use them as self defense as well! Here are some food porn for you guys to enjoy. Hope everyone has a splendid 4th of July!
 
XOXOJOANNIE
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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Summer Basics

Summer Basics
We all love to dress up and look cute, but lets face it, on a hot summer day some of us enjoy just throwing on a basic tee and shorts. By adding accessories, these basic staples make up the perfect cute but comfortable outfit for the summer heat. Below is an interesting article listing some basic items with some versatile styling tips!

"Four Summer Essentials to Keep Cool and Chic 
 Fads and fashions come and go. And though it can be tempting to buy all the latest trends at once, the truth is that you can end up looking like a dog’s dinner. If you want to ensure that you always look chic, choose timeless designs that suit every shape, and never go out of style. If you want to keep cool and chic this summer, whilst presenting an image of timeless elegance, get hold of these four summer essentials.

Shift Dress
The shift dress is a classic shape that suits most figures, and can be easily dressed up or down for daytime and evening. If you want to get the most use out of your shift dress, choose something in a light colour and avoid patterns. This will give you lots of opportunity to accessorise with different jewellery, belts, shoes and bags, allowing you to change your look whenever you want to.

Palazzo Pants 
1920’s style was a firm favourite on this year’s catwalks, and if you want to wear the trend – and still look good in years to come – invest in some palazzo pants. Wide leg trousers suit everyone, and are the perfect way to look timelessly elegant in comfort. You can wear them during the day with a T-shirt, or team them with a luxurious cami in the evening. These trousers work well with heels or flats, and are really easy to wear.

White shirt 
A crisp, white shirt is a style staple, and something that should be in every woman’s wardrobe. Choose something that fits you well and avoid frills, puff sleeves or collarless shirts if you want to get the most wear possible. Opt for quality – like the shirts availablefrom Cotton Traders – if you want to buy something that will last and look great with lots of different outfits. A crisp, white shirt is ideal for work, but can also easily be worn with jeans or shorts, giving you lots of options.

Tailored shorts
If you want a pair of shorts that you can wear in lots of different ways, go for something tailored. A navy or black tailored pair can be worn to work, or when you’re out and about in the warmer weather. You can easily dress up a pair of tailored shorts for the evening by adding a statement belt and some eye-catching accessories. Choose shorts that stop just above the knee, as this length will work well with heels or flats."

*Note: This is a sponsored post

XOXOJOANNIE 
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