late night inspirations

here is some inspiring pictures of outfits i would love to imitate with my own twist of style.
all pictures via http://pinterest.com/choosewant_need/style/

want: a full skirt

need: a large bag and sunglasses

want: this great top, a crossbody bag, and these white frame glasses!

choose a skirt that shows off the feature you love the most about yourself.
i choose my legs :p



want: a sheer button up, need: these olive green skinnies

spring shopping is financially approaching a little later than normal for myself. i am so excited to find amazing basics like the majority of the pieces shown above. my advice to myself and others is to print out photos or cut them out of magazines, and keep them in a close and accessible place. oh how i can't wait to mix new pieces with the old.
best,
alyssa

sail me away

as most who know me, i am beginning to share my love of the water and a nautical style more than ever. although, i feel my best in a casual comfortable outfit that looks good with or without any shoe. i love to be barefoot, and i also love dressing an outfit up with a cute wedge. even though i am still on the lookout for a perfect wedge or summer heel to go with my boyfriend jeans, i decided to photograph this outfit anyways. oh, how i want new summer shoes! there's nothing more classic than a pearl necklace, v neck sweater, and a pair of jeans. it takes me to a level of comfort that a little black dress just can't do.


hoping that this sailboat will create more memories with this upcoming summer than the last. families need to take the time to be a family, and choose to leave busy life aside everyonce a while to enjoy some quality time.



sweater: abercrombie and fitch, pearls: from my loving grandma, jeans: juicy couture
all of this stuff was dug up out of the closet and jewelry box.

my mom likes to take candid pictures, but they make me feel awkward and giggly.
p.s. enjoy my smurf blue nail polish and bad angle.

a picture is worth a thousand words, but it is meaningless unless you know what's going on in the photographer's mind.


deepest love,
alyssa

california confidence

with the tragic news of japan's earthquake and tsunami, it was a morning of concern, sympathy and gratefulness. i sat watching the news worried about what would happen to the california coast line, as well as how it would affect my own backyard. i then realized how grateful i am that the tsunami and earthquake have not hurt or damaged anything close to home. my heart goes out to all of those in japan, as well as those who have yet to hear from their loved ones located in japan.

today, i chose to dig up some old clothes, go outside with the pup to absorb some of that good ol' vitamin d, and of course enjoy a starbucks with my wonderful mother. i need to finish up some homework, as well as pack up my clothes for my girl's weekend. and most of all i want a new pair of jeans, cognac sandals (yes, still!), light pink cropped blazer, and a white linen dress. anything to bring spring into my life, my arms are wide open for the warm sunshine.

sweater: american eagle (way old, winter season), belt: hollister (from like 2004 or 2005),
shorts: abercrombie & fitch, boots: target

i talked with a very close friend of mine about how all we feel like all the stuff we wore in high school and freshman year of college is not up to par with our "more mature" style. being a california girl, my favorite stores back in that day and age were american eagle, abercrombie, and hollister. now a days, i may not choose them as my "go to" stores, but they definitely do have stuff that can transition from teenie bopper to young lady (with a little bit of edge and class.)

anyways, second half of the photos i took today will be coming sometime this weekend!

best,

alyssa

p.s. photos taken by my fantastic mother...thanks mommy!