a royal party

i was honored to be invited to caren templet's "eat drink i do" party at lounge on 20 in sacramento. in celebration of the royal wedding and caren templet's new spring collection, there was more than enough to gush and swoon over. everyone there had great sense of fashion and it was so nice to chat with other young women who appreciate the beautiful pieces by caren templet. after being introduced to caren, i got to try some fabulous girly drinks and socialize with some hard working young women about great ideal pieces for spring. more than often than not, pastel colored blazers, as well as neutrals were the main topic of conversation. babydoll and empire waist inspired dresses were also on many of the girls' want lists. i'm bummed to announce that i had forgotten my camera at the house. luckily, i have an ever so sweet boyfriend that used his camera phone to capture some of the evening.

the wonderful and amazing caren templet.

the models with their gorgeous crowns on in honor of the royal wedding of course. also pictured is myself and maria (caren templet's assistant).

choose to put together a last minute outfit with all of your most favorite stuff.
want all the outfits pictured on the models above, as well as caren's dress!
need to focus on finals this week and my new job which will be announced via facebook this evening.


best,
alyssa

my new job is amazing and i got wardrobed some amazing stuff. so long to juicy couture and welcome to the world of...? find out on thursday where i am headed. to find out as soon as tomorrow follow me at choosewant_need on twitter!

dress for twenty two

New Look - from H&M

Products in this look: www.hm.comDress

<>pretty sure i just found my birthday dress. my last year's dress looks very similar to this one, but in a neon orange highlighter color.

other options include the ones below. more so based on the fact i do not have any concrete plans. anyone have any ideas? good night life in sacramento? please let me know. i am ready for something new. i only turn twenty two once.

New Look - from H&M

http://www.hm.com/us/s/009JF9

Products in this look:

Dresswww.hm.com

New Look - from H&M

http://www.hm.com/us/s/006WJJ

Products in this look:

Dresswww.hm.com

now i need to choose  between a low key birthday or a big bash celebration. of course it does not matter to me either way as long as everyone i love is there, that is all i truly want.
best,
alyssa

p.s. what shoes or accessories would you all pair with these outfits? would you keep it simple, or accessorize like crazy? what are some fun hair ideas? all ideas to come.

breaking it up

i'm not a huge fan of belts. i love them on other people, but find myself being very picky when it comes to adding one to an outfit of my own. when i dug out this belt from my closet before, i decided to keep it out in plain sight to make sure i would make myself wear it again differently. belting a maxi dress with my own belt, made me feel better in a sense that i could place the belt where it made me feel most comfortable. before i used to be much more hesitant in purchasing any outfit that was "pre-belted." dresses that come with a belt attached do not always hit our greatest point and can definitely make an outfit not very flattering.  i also am not a fan of mixing brown and black, but hey.. why not step out of the comfort zone every once in awhile?

maxi dress from target($14)/ belt from hollister

photography done by adam chandler, thanks adam!

best,
alyssa

sunday dress

this horrible weather has got me dreaming of spring non-stop. i have also come up with an endless list of wants. all bad. here's one of them. and after i try it on for size and fit, i just may be going home with it.

jackson check dress by juicy couture

warm weather and sunshine, please get here quick. this rain is really putting a damper on my good mood!

best,
alyssa