Printed Leggings for ALL!

Although they may not be the easiest trend to get in on, and some might think it is ridiculous to even think about wearing such a thing, printed leggings are a great addition to your fall wardrobe. You may be thinking this is one trend that should be left for girls with pin thin legs (because who wants to make their thighs look bigger?) or that you simply just can't pull them off. But newsflash ladies, any size girl can and SHOULD be rocking these this fall. While it's true that printed leggings are a ridiculously easy way to look cute and trendy, there are a couple rules you should keep in mind when putting together an outfit with these leggings. The key to making this look work has everything to do with what you pair your printed leggings with. I personally find it best to pair with a neutral top, such as a chiffon blouse, neutral sweater or tank and tie the look together with simple accessories, such as a solid color clutch or bag with simple jewelry. The idea here is to not make your outfit complicated and confusing. Keep in mind that your legs will be the focal point of this outfit, so it is important you tone down the rest of your look. Also, it is best to pair printed leggings with a heel, whether it's a bootie or a pump. This will help to keep the busy print of the leggings from overpowrering your legs, and instead elongate them. Don't want to wear heels with your leggings? A flat biker boot or knee high boot will work too!

1. Apartment 8 Printed Leggings
2. Zara Crossbody Bag
3. Zara Peplum Top

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FALL in love

Fall is right around the corner and if you're anything like me you CANNOT wait! The weather, the clothes, I just can't contain myself..I love it all! But before you rush out to buy the latest fall fashions, here's some quick and easy tips on how to rock some of your summer gear well into the fall season.

Maxi dresses:
Maxi dresses are a staple in your summer wardrobe..and it turns out they're even better in fall! Pair with a scarf, jean jacket and strappy sandals for an insanely easy, casual AND cute look!

High-waisted shorts:
High waisted shorts may not be for everyone, however if you do like the look then it's definitely something you can carry into your fall wardrobe. Pair with tights, knee-high boots and a long cardigan or blouse and you're good to go! Want more?? Add a pair of ruffled knee-high socks to your look!

Chiffon/Sundresses:
Everyone loves a cute sundress or chiffon dress for the hot summer days. But if you want to wear your fav dress during fall simply pair with a leather jacket and wedges or flat sandals and you've transformed your cutesy summer dress into fall-wear. Belt at the waist if your dress is a little flowy to make it a more structured look! A little chilly to bear your legs? On those cooler fall days pair with tights and flats (or grab your knee-high boots!)

MEOW!

We've seen vintage clothing work it's way back into the fashion scene over and over again, and now it's time for some vintage inspired looks to work its way into a sunglasses trend just in time for summer: cat-eye sunglasses. This infamous style was worn by iconic women such as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn, and it's back with a modern twist and is essential to any summer outfit! The fun thing about wearing cat-eye sunglasses is you can choose how dramatic you want your look to be. Feeling sassy? Go for a high wing. Want a less extreme look? Choose a more subtle wing. This trend is an easy and fun accessorry to add to your summer wardrobe and comes in all shapes and sizes, which means there's a pair out there purr-fect for you!

Stack 'em up!!

Layering your bracelets, or "arm candy" as it's come to be called, is a trend you definitely want to get in on! I personally love this look because it allows me to wear all my favorite bracelets at once, while mixing different metals and colors together when you normally would not be able to. You can layer 3 bracelets or get crazy and stack 9, to me the more the merrier. I find that you need to have ONE main piece on your arm though, whether it's a watch or a bracelet that's larger than all the others. This makes your collection look well put together and not just a mess of bracelets that you threw on. It's also fun to throw on a few stackable rings to complete your look! So get to stackin'!!!

Fringe For All!

Every summer season there is a new bathing suit style that takes over, and this year is no exception...it's all about the fringe.  Fringe bathing suits are everywhere, from celebrities to your every day fashionista. This bathing suit trend is one that everyone can enjoy and flatters every body type. From flat chested girls (ehmm) to the bigger busted (...or the lucky ones), fringe is a fun detail to add to your beach look  giving you a laid back yet trendy style with no effort at all!

L*Space Audrey Halter Top
$68
Karmaloop

Vix Tri Fringe Top
$100
Revolve Clothing 

Acacia Montauk Fringe Top
$92
Vidasoleil

L*Space Dolly Bandeau Fringe Top
$72
Revolve Clothing

Wedge Sneakers, Anyone?

Seems like women are doing yet another thing better than the guys, rocking sneakers. Just keep an eye out and you'll see more and more girls wearing sneakers of all kinds, but my FAVorite right now is the wedge sneaker. At first glance I was like, eh..what am I gonna do with these? Where am I going to wear them? But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I needed a pair. The hidden wedge usually isn't any more than 3 inches tall, so you get the perfect amount of height with the laid back look of a sneaker. These little miracles are popping up everywhere in all different colors and designs which only makes my decision on which pair to buy more and more confusing. Don't listen to the naysayers of this amazing concept, they're wrong...really, really wrong.  This trend is one all girls should be excited about. The height of a pair of heels meets the comfort of a sneaker? Hallelujah, the heavens have answered!

Nike Sky High Liberty Dunks
$130

Steve Madden 'Olympiaa' Wedge Sneaker
$99.95
Steve Madden

Jeffrey Campbell 'Venice-Hi' Wedge Sneaker
$164.95
Nordstrom

Opposition Wedge Sneaker
$69
Bakers

MAX Out Your Summer

I love maxi dresses so much that I’m not even sure where to begin. Maxi dresses are not only comfortable and cute but they are versatile enough to wear to almost any occasion, and with the summer weather in full swing there is no better time to pick one up for yourself! Wear one down to the beach, to a backyard barbeque or even to work. With the various colors and styles maxi dresses now come in and endless accessories you can pair with a maxi dress, the possibilities are truly infinite, which makes this a staple in anyone's wardrobe. Throw one on with a pair of sandals or wedges and some jewelry and you’re ready to go… it’s really that simple!

Rip Curl Becca Maxi Dress
$59.50
Zappos

Striped Hi-Low Hem Maxi Dress
$59.90
Express

Strapless Ruffle Maxi Dress
$98.00
Victoria's Secret

Jack BB Dakota Charleston Bali Maxi Dress
$75.00
Karmaloop

FeDOra or FeDON'T?

I don’t know about you, but I’m really torn about the idea of wearing a fedora. I love them on other people, but I’m just not 100% sold on them yet to wear my own. It’s a very complicated situation, a love-hate relationship if you will, but I’ve blamed this ridiculous issue mostly on the fact that I can’t find the perfect fedora for my head. Now, I’m going to assume there is nothing odd about the shape of my head and put full blame on the stores I’ve checked out thus far. But, I won’t stop searching until I find the perfect fit, and will finally bring myself to wear one at least once this summer!

With that being said, there are many ways YOU can wear a fedora without looking like a fool, as I obviously have so far. They are a great accessory to add to any casual outfit, such as a long maxi dress or jeans and a tank top, no matter the occasion. They are extremely affordable, ranging anywhere from $10 to around $165 depending on which stores you check out.  If you're looking for one on the lower end, stores such as Karmaloop and Urban Outfitters are a good place to start. Down to spend alittle more? Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's have higher priced fedoras. But remember, no matter where you get it from, a fadora is a perfect add-on to any outfit for your summer festivities, from barbeques and pool parties to sitting around in airports!

Goorin Brothers "The Fields Fedora"
$32.00
Karmaloop

Genie by Eugenia Kim "Darcy" Straw Fedora
$165.00
Bloomingdale's