Belted Scarf

Scarf: Zara / Dress: Foreign Exchange / Heels: Zara / Belt: Bananan Republic via Salvation Army / Earrings: Forever 21 (old)

I am patiently waiting for Spring but I couldn't help myself! I purchased this vibrant colored scarf from Zara on sale for a whopping $9.99. I know it's a little taboo to share what you paid for on an item but I'm sharing this because you don't need to spend a fortune to look fly! I bought the belt from Salvation Army for $3 or $4 which is a steal and your recycling someone else's stuff which is great for the environment. I paired it with a white dress from my very own closet which reminds me of a  very short wedding dress because of the pleating on the back. These gold Zara heels are some of my favorite and most comfortable heels... I guess thats why I own them in both gold & silver! 

I'm a huge fashion lover and when I need inspiration I look to fellow bloggers for help. I was browsing someone's blog a few weeks ago and I really loved the way she belted her light & airy scarf over a dress. In her look you could still see the front of the dress but when I tried it, it just didn't look right. I decided to belt the scarf so that you couldn't see the front of my dress at all and it transformed the whole look into something magical. The dress went from being plain and boring to something people couldn't take their eyes off. I'm not even exaggerating!! So, belted scarves are definitely going to be my thing this year!! I hope I've inspired you to either try this look or a trend of your own. Until next time sweet readers!

XO,

Shirley

Date Night

Blazer: Zara / Dress: Love Culture (old) / Heels: Shoemint / Earrings: Windsor

Never Look Basic in Flats | Vogue Footwear

Scarf/Vest: Zara / Top: Joe Fresh via JCPenney / Skort: Forever 21 / Shoes ℅ Vogue Footwear

I'm a day late and a dollar short but thats ok because I'm following through on my reboot/juice cleanse. I am very excited at the moment because I feel like nothing can stop me. It is the morning of day 1 but I feel very motivated to last for at least 7 days if not longer. At the end of my reboot I will document in detail how I felt each day and what I gained from the whole experience. Stay tuned!!

These past few days have been rainy and cloudy. I hate shooting on those kinds of days but I had to take one for the team because these flats from Vogue Footwear are just too darn cute. I don't normally wear flats because I feel like they make my legs look short and stumpy even though I'm 5'8 and some change. These flats are anything but basic! From the black sugar glitter to the funky tuxedo detailing to the metallic pink lining, it all comes together to make one of my favorite flats to date. They are so fun and you know me I love incorporating fun funky pieces to keep everyone on their toes. The details alone are what sold me on these but they are extremely comfy and the perfect pair to give your feet a break from heels. Can you believe these babies are currently on sale for 50% off, go check them out before they're all gone at www.voguefootwear.com. 

Now lets talk about this scarf vest I picked up from Zara a month ago. I live for a great vest especially when it doubles as a scarf and keeps me warm like a blanket. It's so chic and versatile and I can't wait to show you my other Zara vest very soon! Have a wonderful day beauties!

XO,

Shirley

Fall Maxi & Some New Years Resolutions

Trench Coat: H&M (old) / Maxi Dress: MNG by Mango via JCPenney / Purse: Vanilla Paris / Heels: Zara / Watch: Relic via JCPenney

Hey Loves! As you may have noticed I gave my blog a very sophisticated makeover. The old look was cute, young and hip but I thought it was time for something a little more timeless and sophisticated. What do you all think?!?! I personally love it!! 

"It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen"

-John Wooden

I couldn't have done it without  the help of Chelsea from Bella Lulu Ink. Her pre-made templates are just amazing. She was great to work with and very efficient.

As we begin the new year with new goals and expectations I wanted to share some of my personal goals/resolutions.  My main goal is to become a healthier individual. I am tired of feeling sick and tired. I watched a documentary last year all about the effects a plant based diet can have on your body. I was shocked to see how many people alleviated or cured their ailments by going on a reboot. A reboot is basically a juice cleanse (consume a variety of fruit and veggie juice's for all snacks and meals) that you do for 5 to 10 days. I tried it once and lasted 3 1/2 days but there are people who have done it for up to 30 or 40 days. That's a little extreme for me but I would like to make it to day 7 or 10. After the reboot I felt amazing, like a fog was lifted and I begin craving healthier foods. I will be doing the reboot once again starting  this coming up Monday. I want to document my moods, feelings & cravings each day and at the end of the reboot I will do a little post on how it all went. The next goal is to be more active by hiking and doing some outdoor activities from time to time. I was thinking of sharing some of the cool hiking paths we have in California via a blog post. The last goal I have is to be a more organized individual especially with the blog. I don't want to keep neglecting the blog for weeks at a time so I want to come up with a very efficient system and carry around a notebook so I can write down great ideas I get when I'm not even thinking about the blog. I'm sure I will come up with some more goals as the year goes on but this is a good start! What are your New Years resolutions??? 

These past few days have been so beautiful and sunny, almost reaching 80 degrees in some parts of southern California. I had to take advantage of the beautiful weather and bust out my recent maxi dress purchase from JCPenney. Threw a very light trench over it to make it fall appropriate and some gold heels because gold makes any outfit that much better. Have a great weekend dolls!! Don't forget to follow me on instagram @TrueHonestFashion.

XO,

Shirley