OOTD: Flower Power

Well if you guys haven't noticed I've been living in leggings through the Winter.  I pair most of them with a nice coat , or knitted sweater; a few accessories, and I'm out the door in a flash.  I found this particular pair at Styles 4 Less which is a little fashion store that can be found around the US and they also have an online store.  These are a spandex blend and have an awesome floral pattern; I paired them with a (very warm) knitted sweater that has some cute ruffled shoulder accents.  

*Take note on my new pointed toe pumps with the short heel!  I have these now in faux black suede (shown here) and in this nude color because neutrals go with anything!  This little "classic retro" style is coming into trend through the Winter and far through the Spring.  You will notice it has a modest point and a short heel (a little higher then a kitten heel, but not a stiletto) so keep your eyes peeled.  If you spot them now jump on them because their mark up prices will go up soon!!  (p.s I scored mine for less then $20 each!)

Hope everyone had a great Holiday weekend!!

XoXo
Eli

OOTD: Nylon Spandex

I loooove the lace on leggings look.  I think its super chic and adds some sexy to any outfit.  I have been collecting a few pairs but and I finally put a pair together in an outfit.  It's so funny because we cary this lace at work and as soon as i walked my boss was like "our nylon spandex lace!!" lol  So this is my Winter outfit (that I think you can only pull off in the "not to cold" weather of SoCal):

Stripe knit scarf that came with my top & lace leggings

Leather & Chain bracelet thanks to my sister Denisse

Hope you like & don't forget to follow!!

XoXo
Eli

Winter Accessory: Floppy Hat

This is the newest addition to my wardrobe a big floppy hat which are very on trend this season.  It's been so cold in SoCal lately and so I thought I'd put a twist on the basic winter hat (beenies, fedoras, baret).  Besides keeping my head warm I've really enjoyed the old glam effect it gives my outfits! I scored this one at Bakers Outlet for $9.99!! 

Fashion Challenge: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

So this past weekend I was invited to an "Ugly Christmas Sweater Party" (which turned into an Ugly Christmas attire party since surprisingly it was a hard finding an ugly Christmas sweaters).  Anyway. although the object of finding something hideous to wear wasn't too appealing to me I didn't want to be a bad sport so I went out to my closest Goodwill & sought something out.  I couldn't find an ugly sweater but luckily I found a ugly Christmas Blazer (which is more up my alley anyway)!  At first glance it just appeared to be an old blazer with Christmas flannel pattern, and a piece or garland on the breast.  The garland was all shriveled and dead looking but figured with some minor MAJOR adjustments I could take it home and make it work for the occasion.  So I stopped across the street to my local CVS & bought a red glittery Christmas reindeer ornament which is what I used to replace the garland with a glue gun.  I also sewed in the sides to give it a more fitted look, took in the sleeves to make them super tight and give me myself the ability to scrunch them up to my forearms, and I kept 1 of the 2 sets of shoulder pads it had sewed in (Like really? Someone needed 2 sets of shoulder pads? LOL) to give it some edge ... I also moved over the buttons to tighten it up across the front so that I didn't have to wear anything underneath!  I thought that (despite the circumstances) it didn't turn out to shabby!  Check out my outfit bellow including my make-up look, and some pictures from the party!

FOTN: Lipstick - Snow White By NYX

Aaron & Travis

Nick & Andrea (wearing also Ugly Christmas Sweaters designed by me ... lol I shouldn't act too proud of that)

Adam & I

Liz

And the winner/host of the Ugly Sweater Party Mike!! With a Parachute Santa!

Overall it was a VERY FUN night!  It's really not about what your wearing but the company you keep.  (although I learned that in a moment of desperation tailoring an outfit really does give it a WHOLE new look  ...  hee hee) 

How are you guys having fun with the holidays?

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XoXo

Eli

OOTD: Amarelo e Borgonha

Forever 21 - Yellow Knit Sweater; Cotton On - Faux Leather Mini;  Vintaged - Belt

Platform Mary Janes, Rose Gold Watch; Dot Mesh Nylon Tights;&  Deep Burgundy Lipstick

XoXo

Eli

Thought Of The Day: The Girl On The Right

Even though sometimes I have to be the girl on the left ... I'm ALWAYS the girl on the right at heart.

Shout out to my co-worker Patty who sits in front of me & took this picture!  I had just gotten my new pumps delivered to work and she caught me trying them on!  I thought the shot came out really cute and described one of the things I struggle with the most!!!  When you cant dress the way you want to at work.  I think most of us spend just as much time at work than anywhere else and sometimes it really sucks that you cant express yourself with your wardrobe the way you would like (well at least if you are a fashionista and love the art of clothes).  Although I do dress up to work often sometimes I cant because I don't have time, or its just not always convenient for the work I do but inside I am always: done over, giving face, and wearing 3" heels MINIMUM! 

I think its interesting that many are probably the opposite and HAVE to dress up for work everyday wishing they could be the girl on the left ....

Which girl are you?

XoXo
Eli