Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

Happy Tuesday Everyone! Today I wanted to share a recipe with you all that I have been absolutely loving lately. As we all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I have been making breakfast smoothies for the past couple years now and think they are the perfect way to start off your morning! 

This fast, delicious smoothie is VERY filling and perfect for people who are in a rush in the morning! You don't have to give up a good breakfast when it's this fast to make! 

Enjoy! :)

Ingredients:

(Original recipe makes 2 servings)

- 1 cup of soy milk

- 1/2 cup of rolled oats

- 1 banana broken into chunks

- 14 frozen strawberries

- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 1/2 teaspoon white sugar

Directions:

In a blender, combine soy milk, oats, banana and strawberries. Add vanilla and sugar if desired. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

I hope you all enjoyed this post and if you would like to see more recipes on my blog please let me know in the comment section below! :)

XO -A

Fringe Fringe Fringe!

Hello Beautifuls! Hope you all had a great start to your week today. Tonight I wanted to do a quick post on fringe bikinis! Fringe has been a popular trend this season and what better way to experiment with this fashion must-have than by trying out a cute little fringe bikini?! The teal bikini that I am wearing in the pictures above is from PoshBoutiqueNJ.com! I have purchased several bathing suits from PoshBoutiqueNJ.com and absolutely love every single one of them! :)

Below are some more stylish fringe bikinis that are perfect to wear on that white sandy beach or next to that bright blue swimming pool! :)

L*Space: (HERE)

My Diva's Closet: (HERE)

Charlotte Russe: (HERE)

Nordstorm: (HERE)

Happy Shopping!

XO -A

Motivational Monday

Good Morning Everyone. Happy Monday! Today I wanted to share this awesome quote with all of you. "Nothing worth having comes easy." In other words, HUSTLE HUSTLE HUSTLE ;) lol.

Hope you all have a great week ahead! :)

XO -A

Foral Print

Hi My Loves! Hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I know I did! :) Tonight I wanted to quick post on the beauty of floral print. Floral print has been in full bloom this season and I truly cannot get enough of it! From skirts, to scarfs, to bathing suits, floral print has been seen all over the runways! Florals are all about having fun with fashion and embracing the joy and romance of spring. Whether you decide go with a pair of bold, patterned jeans or even a causal, decorative scarf, floral print is a great way to feminize your summer outfits! Overall, there are numerous ways to work florals into your wardrobe and I definitely recommend trying out this popular trend!

Below are a few pictures of myself sporting floral print!

Some more floral clothing/accessories!

Lulus: (HERE)

Nordstrom: (HERE)

Wet Seal: (HERE)

Guess: (HERE)

Happy Shopping!

XO -A

Red Bathing Suits!

Hi Everyone! Hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July! Today I wanted to do a quick post on red bikinis! The color red is obviously perfect for the 4th of July, and since it is indeed bikini season, I thought it would be a fun idea to share these 3 different bathing suit looks with all of you!

The first bathing suit that I am wearing in the group of pictures above is a monokini that I purchased from HotMiamiStyles.com! I first saw this monokini on Kourtney Kardashian and knew I had to have it! I luckily came across an almost identical version of her bikini while browsing HotMiamiStyles.com. This monokini only retailed for about $39 bucks and I couldn't be happier! Not only is the quality of the monokini amazing, but it really does look identical to the one that Kourtney Kardashian is wearing. Below I will post a picture of me and Kourtney Kardashian side by side so you guys can see how much these 2 bathing suits look alike! Definitely check out HotMiamiStyles.com for some affordable, stylish clothes!

The next bathing suit that I am wearing in the pictures above is a leopard bikini that I purchased from VictoriasSecret.com. Everyone knows that Victoria's Secret has the best bikinis and I couldn't agree more! I have been buying VS bathing suits for a long time now and I am always happy with the quality and over all look of their swimwear. I decided to pair this bikini with a long, flowy, red maxi skirt. Maxi skirts are so popular this season and I think they are perfect to use as a coverup for the beach or pool. The maxi skirt that I am wearing in the picture above actually has 2 slits on both sides which is extremely flattering and stylish. I purchased this maxi skirt at Joyce Leslie (which is a clothing store that is only located in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut), but you can pretty much find these maxi skirts at any popular women's store, such as Forever21, Charlotte Russe, Bebe, etc.

The last bathing suit that I am wearing in the pictures of above is a red monokini by the brand L*Space! I absolutely adore L*Space bikinis! Described as sophisticated beach chic, glam surfer girl, and most definitely fashion-forward swimwear, L*Space is an award-winning brand, recognized as SIMA's (Surfwear Industry Manufacturer's Association) swimwear brand of the year! These bathing suits are a little on the pricier side, but they are defintley worth every penny! Check out LSpace.com for some gorgeous, one-of-a-kind bikinis! Trust me, you won't be disappointed! :)

Hope you all enjoyed this post and if you have any questions please leave them in the comment section below! I would love to hear your feedback!

Thanks Dolls!

Monokini from: HotMiamiStyles.com

Monokini from: LSpace.com

Leopard Bikini from: VictoriasSecret.com

Happy Shopping!

XO -A

4th of July Inspired Nails!

Hi Loves! I just left the nail salon and wanted to share my 4th of July inspired nails with all of you! I absolutely love going all out for holidays. Whether it be dressing up for halloween, or painting my nails red and green for Christmas, I think it is so fun to combine fashion & beauty with the holidays!  

Below are some more 4th of July inspired nail ideas! Hope you all enjoy!

XO -A

OOTD: Black & White and RED all over

Hello Everyone! Happy Monday! But more importantly, Happy July! Wow, I really cannot believe that it is already July!! Where is the summer going?!

Anyways, since the 4th of July is right around the corner (this coming Thursday as a matter of fact), I thought it would be a fun idea to incorporate either some red, white, or blue (or even all 3) into each of my outfits this week! So today I decided to start off my look by focusing on one of my favorite colors: Red! You can never go wrong with adding a pop of red to your ensemble. Whether it be a bag, a pair a shoes, or even a shade of lipstick, the color red definitely glams up any look! Ok, now onto my outfit details. My bright red jeans are from Guess, my blouse is from Forever21, my pumps are from Steve Madden, and my purse is from Target. Bright colored jeans are great because they definitely allow you to be noticed the moment you walk into a room. So ladies, why not take a fashion risk and throw on a pair of colored jeans the next time you go out?! Trust me, the men will be staring and women will want to know where you purchased those adorable, trendy pants! Let your jeans be the focal point of your outfit!

Below are some similar options to my look above! Hope you all enjoyed this post and I will be back all week with some 4th of July inspired outfits! :)

Bebe: (HERE)

J Brand: (HERE)

Nicole Miller: (HERE)

Steve Madden: (HERE)

Target: (HERE)

Happy Shopping Loves!

XO -A