Tribal Nights

Hey! It's been TOO long since my last blog post! I've been really missing it. I've probably worn a bunch of outfits that would've been great to post, but just never had the time. Between school and work, and my job over the summer, there's just hardly any time to do the things I have to do. I wish I just had a photographer that could follow me around and a person who could put up all the photos and blog posts from me :P Anyway, I did manage to take some quick photos of an outfit that I recently wore out to a comedy show with my boyfriend. It's very summery--it can easily be a daytime outfit, but I just added a dramatic necklace and dark lipstick to make it more nighttime appropriate. Can you believe that I found this skirt at Ross for $6.99?! It's the steal of the summer! I paired it with a tribal necklace and kept everything relatively simple. Hope you enjoy it!

Petals:

Ross tribal skirt ($6.99!!!)

H&M tank top

BC Footwear wedges

Concrete:

H&M jean jacket

Forever 21 tribal necklace (similar found on website)

You Red My Mind

I've gotten so many uses out of this leather skirt so far, but this outfit is probably my favorite one out of all of them. It's really the shoes that I am completely in love with. Aren't they so sexy and unexpected? I love the bright, look-at-me red, and the combination of the mesh and leather. I've never quite seen anyone with anything like them. I usually hate red (probably because I worked at Target for seven years while in college), but lately I just can't get enough of it. They are definitely a heel I want to display when I figure out a cool closet system. I highly recommend you check out the latest BCBGeneration collection--I'm such a fan lately! Stay tuned for another look I did with my brand new BCBGeneration over-the-knee boots!

 

Petals:

Nordstrom Top

Necklace is a gift from a friend :)

Concrete:

BCBGeneration Heels

Charlotte Russe skirt

Anne Klein watch

 (my bf picked it out--doesn't he have great taste?!)

Petals Ablaze

Soooo... a recent random trip to Charlotte Russe turned into this fabulous outfit. I really didn't expect to find every piece I needed in one store, but I was pleasantly surprised. I couldn't resist buying this blazer. It's lightweight and the print is adorable and romantic. To be true to my "petals on concrete" mantra, I knew I needed to add some edge to it. And just before I even had a chance to think about what that edge might be--BAM--I saw this adorable leather skirt. I'm so glad it's a skater skirt because I really don't think a fitted one would've done justice to the look I was going for. And the top was great because I didn't even need to add a necklace; it's an accessory and top all in one. For some reason, I didn't feel like adding a black shoe, but a simple one would easily work too, if these beige ombre heels aren't quite your thing. I've had them for a while now and rarely get the chance to bring them out, and I thought they added some funkiness to the outfit. All in all, I thought this outfit was a perfect balance of girly and fierce. Hope you agree!

Petals: 

Charlotte Russe blazer

Charlotte Russe top 

Concrete: 

Charlotte Russe skirt

Zooshoo heels

In the Navy

I cringed when I noticed that I am wearing a hair tie around my wrist in every single one of these pictures. It's a really bad habit of mine. Anyway, I really liked this dress that I bought from Tobi.com because it has such a bohemian feel to it. It's loose, simple, and the sides of it are a little flared out and longer than the center hem of the dress. I also like how it has a nice little braided detail in the back for interest. It's the perfect thing to wear to a carefree day on the beach. I added simple accessories with it--a straw sunhat, beaded bracelets, and a spike necklace...and, ugh, my favorite hairtie.

Petals:

Tobi dress

Forever 21 hat (similar on site)

Aldo sandals (no longer available, similar at Ami Clubwear)

Concrete:

Forever 21 necklace

Bead bracelets handmade by a friend

Denim and Stripes

Hello, all! I am super excited to finally post this outfit that I put together a few months ago. Isn't this skirt to die for?! I picked it up from a little boutique in downtown Willow Glen in San Jose called Ibiss. They have a similar one right now that they just put back in stock (I think it's called the Cupcake skirt). I didn't want to go the traditional route with this skirt--I thought a denim shirt was unexpected, and almost brought a farmhouse look to the whole ensemble. In order to still maintain some chicness and femininity, I added these cute wedges from BC footwear. And finally, to add a splash of color, my favorite coral statement necklace. You'll feel ultra-stylish in this look, but still casual enough to have a lot of fun!

Petals:

Forever 21 necklace (similar on website)

Ibiss skirt (available in stores, call 408-295-8200)

BC Footwear wedges

Concrete: 

Mossimo shirt (similar on website)

Michael Kors watch

A Tribal None Can Rival

I feel like writing about this dress is almost unnecessary because it practically speaks for itself. The colors are eye-catching and beautiful, and the dress works so easily from day to night. I feel like many women would shy away from accessories here because may think the dress would be too busy, but I think this dress shines even more when you give it another color to play with. This coral statement necklace really did the trick, in my opinion. I also think a burnt orange would really make the blues and whites pop--perhaps I'll try that later on. This outfit would be adorable for wine tasting or a wedding reception. Wherever you choose to wear it, make sure there will be a lot of people there because an outfit like this deserves to be seen!

Petals:

H&M dress (available only in stores--purchased a week ago)

Forever 21 necklace (similar on website)

Ami Clubwear heels (similar on website)

Concrete:

None this time!

Return of the Wrap

I know, I know. I just talked a whole bunch of trash about the typical "going-out" outfit. But in my defense, this isn't typical. Yes, it may be a tight-fitting skirt. Yes, I may be wearing relatively common heels. But this outfit is still likely to stand out in any bar or ultra-lounge. The skirt is a beautiful emerald green that pops against the crisp white of the faux-wrap top (which I am completely obsessed with, as you can tell). I picked gold accessories because they are in keeping with the Grecian vibes of this top. No need to do anything funky or tricky with the footwear; some nice beige or blush heels are all that this outfit needs to to complete this look. If green isn't your thing or doesn't go well with your skin tone, I recommend trying this basic outfit formula with any other color of your choice!

Petals:

Nordstrom top

H&M skirt (only available in stores)

Forever 21 necklace (similar on website)
Ami Clubwear heels

Concrete: 

Michael Kors watch