Outfit of the Night: Black Midi Dress

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Sunday! This morning I thought it would be a great idea to share last night's outfit details with all of you. I wore this gorgeous dress by Quontum, which is a brand that I have been absolutely obsessed with lately. There is something so elegant and chic about Quontum dresses! The halter midi dress that I am wearing in the pictures above is actually a fitted, body-con dress. Despite what many women think, I believe that body-con dresses are extremely, extremely flattering! Not only do they suck you in, but they also help to smooth out your overall shape! So ladies, the next time you are ready to hit the club with your friends, do not be afraid to slip on a sexy, body-con dress!

Check out Quontum.com for some fabulous going-out/party dresses!

My shoes are from Steve Madden!

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Happy Shopping! :)

XO -A

Favorite Hair Care Products!

Hello Beautifuls! The weekend is finally here and that means it is time to go out and have some fun! But before you put on your little black dress and get all dolled up, I wanted to share a quick post with all of you about my favorite hair care products. To me, hair is the most important fashion accessory. I am always getting asked questions regarding my hair, such as what shampoo do I use, or what is my favorite brand of hairspray, so today I wanted to fill you in on the hair care products that I use on a regular basis. Like most girls, I love switching up my hair care products, and that is probably why I never use the same shampoo or conditioner for more than a couple weeks. I think it is important to give your hair a change every once in a while, so that I why I am going to list a few different shampoos, hairsprays, leave-in conditioners etc. I ESPECIALLY like to rotate my shampoos and conditioners. For example, I will use the "Big Sexy Hair" shampoo for a couple of weeks, then I'll switch over to the "Fekkai" shampoo for the next couple of weeks, and then go back to the "Big Sexy Hair". The biggest question I get asked regrading my hair is "Do you have extensions?" The answer to this question is NO, NO, and NO. For the record, my hair is 100% real and all mine. 

Below is a list of the hair care products that I am absolutely in love with and truly cannot live without! :)

Favorite Shampoos:

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Favorite Conditioners:

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Favorite Hairsprays:

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Favorite Leave-In Conditioners:

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Favorite Hair Masks:

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Favorite Heat Protectants:

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Hope you all enjoyed this post! :)

XO -A

Quote of the Day

Happy Thursday Everyone. Today I wanted to share this beautiful quote with you that I have been obsessed with for many years now. This quote is by the one and only, Audrey Hepburn. If you know me, you know that I am a die hard Audrey Hepburn fan. She is the epitome of class and elegance! Hope you all enjoy this lovely quote & have a great rest of the week! :)

XO -A

Outfit of the Day: Cut-Out Maxi Dress

Good Morning Fashion Lovers! Happy Monday! Today I wanted to share this adorable maxi dress that I wore out to a graduation party yesterday. Maxi dresses have always been a fashion go-to for me. These long, comfortable dresses allow you look stylish and put together, yet require very little effort! How cute is the cut-out detail on the sides of the maxi dress that I am wearing?! Cut-out dresses have been spotted everywhere this season and I am personally loving this trend! For many women, including myself, the waist and upper abdomen are the most slender parts of our bodies. This look is absolutely perfect for us because it allows us to show off our most flattering areas without exposing too much. I actually purchased this dress from Joyce Leslie and it only retailed for about $25 bucks. Can you say.. STEAL!?!

Below are some similar options to my dress! Enjoy! :)

ASOS: (HERE)

TOBI: (HERE)

Lulus: (HERE)

Happy Shopping!

XO -A

Photo Shoot with Reve Boutique!

Hi All! Sorry I haven't done a blog post in the past couple days. I have been extremely busy and haven't really had much time to blog, but today I am back and wanted to share a few photos with you from a recent photo shoot that I did! The shoot was for one of my all-time favorite boutiques - Reve Boutique! The shoot was AMAZING! The clothes were stunning, the hair and makeup was on point, and the energy was just over the top! You really can't get much better than that! Reve will be coming out with their Fall 2013 Collection in the next couple weeks so definitely make sure that you check out their website for some gorgeous dresses! Below are some raw images from the shoot that haven't been retouched or edited yet! Hope you all enjoy! :)

XO -A

Song of the Week: Blurred Lines

Hi Everyone! Today I wanted to share this new song by Robin Thicke that I have been absoutley obsessed with lately! The song is called "Blurred Lines" and features two of my favorite artists: T.I. & Pharrell Williams. Can you say... Perfection!?!? There is something so fun and funky about this song! Definitely makes you want to get up and dance!!

Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do! :)

(WATCH THE VIDEO HERE)

XO -A

Outfit of the Day: Studs & Crochet

 

Hello My Fashion Queens! Hope you all had a great day today! Tonight I wanted to do a post on this cute and casual outfit that I wore out today! It was quite rainy here today in New Jersey, so I definitely needed to to make sure that my outfit was suitable for the weather. As you can see, I decided to go with a comfortable yet stylish look! For the past year, I have been absolutely LOVING the "studs and spikes" trend. This trend is great because it can easily edge up any look! I love pairing studs and spikes with something more feminine, such as a floral top or a flowy skirt. Can you say... Boho Chic?! Today I decided to pair these gorgeous, studded loafers with a beautiful crochet top. There is something so fashionable about crochet clothing. I purchased this top from Forever21 about 3 or 4 months ago, and can honestly say that the quality is truly to die for! The material is thick, durable, and just overall amazing! The loafers I am wearing are from Steve Madden and I also bought them awhile back. Since I cannot find the exact top and loafers that I am wearing in the pictures above, I posted a few links below of some similar options so you can re-create this look! :)

ASOS: (HERE)

QUONTUM: (HERE)

Steve Madden: (HERE)

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Jeffrey Campbell: (HERE)

Hope you all enjoyed this post!

XO -A

Quote of the Day

Hello Ladies! Happy Monday! Below is a lovely quote that I came across and wanted to share it with all of you. Hope you all had a great start to your week today!

XO -A

Outfit of the Night: Feeling Minty

Hello Beautifuls! Hope you all are having a great weekend so far. Tonight I wanted to do a quick post featuring this adorable minty outfit that I wore out last night! The mint top that I am wearing in the picture above is actually a bodysuit that I recently purchased from Tobi.com. I absolutely LOVE bodysuits! They are perfect to wear with high wasted skirts, high wasted jeans, bandage skirts, etc. Last night I opted for my favorite pair of high wasted jeans from Forever21. I believe every girl should have at least one or two bodysuits in their closet. The good thing about wearing a bodysuit is that you do not have to tuck your shirt into your jeans, skirts, etc. I just hate the way a shirt looks tucked into a bandage skirt - it just looks so messy! Overall, bodysuits are a fashion must-have that are geared to give women a gorgeous and sliming silhouette! So the next time you are ready to hit the town with your girlfriends, don't be afraid to flaunt your body wearing this type of garment because it will definitely give you a more polished and put together look!

Below are a few links for some sexy, affordable bodysuits! :)

American Apparel: (HERE)

TOBI: (HERE)

Lulus: (HERE)

Bebe: (HERE)

Happy Shopping!

XO -A

Quote of the Day

Hello Loves! Today I wanted to share one of my favorite quotes with you. No matter what happens in life, you should never stop dreaming. Dreaming is good for you. It allows you to step into the future and think about what you want out of life. Somebody once said, "Our aspirations become our possibilities." In other words, what you think about, you bring about! I completely agree with this philosophy and hope you all do too!

And remember...

"No matter how your heart is grieving,
If you keep on believing,
The dream that you wish will come true."
- Cinderella 

XO -A

Nail Candy

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Hump Day! Hope you all are having a great week so far. So today I wanted to talk about NAILS NAILS NAILS. Perfectly polished nails are always a must for me, especially during the summer months since your hands and feet are always out. I love experimenting with different nail trends so that is probably why I am so obsessed with "stiletto" nails right now. There is something so fun and feminine about stiletto nails. However, whether your nails are long or short, you can always accessorize your nails by adding some "nail candy" to your favorite polish! Don't get me wrong, freshly polished nails by themselves are great and all, but who doesn't love a little extra glam?

Rhinestones, glitter, and pearls are a great way to add a special touch to your nails. You can find any of these products at your local beauty supply store, or even at your local craft store, such as AC Moore, Michael's, etc. Below are a few pictures that I found of some gorgeous, blinged out manicures.

How beautiful are those manicures?! I hope this post has inspired you to try something new the next time you are at the nail salon! I know the pictures above look pretty detailed and intense, but adding a few rhinestones here and there could really spice up your mani! I am going to leave you with a few pictures of my own nail designs that I have done over the past couple months! 

Happy Polishing!

XO -A

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