BTS: First Day of School OOTD

Hey Lovelies!

I'm super sorry that I haven't posted in almost a week, my life has been super hectic as I try to balance everything now that school has started.  I am continuing my back to school series so you can expect some upcoming posts about school.

For now, I have an outfit of the day for you all.  I chose this year to go simple: nice blouse, skinny jeans, and sandals.  Nothing extra special, but definitely not my every day wear.  I do wish I could dress this nice for school on a daily basis but it honestly is not as comfortable and it costs way too much.

I wore my hair down {very unusual of me} and did wear a little bit of makeup so that I looked presentable.

My shirt is from Kohl's, the jeans are Aeropostale, sandals are from Rack Room Shoes, and my jacket is also from Aeropostale.

Have an awesome day Lovelies!

xoxo, Ana

Neutral Matte Nails

Hello Lovelies!

Just wanted to quickly share one of my absolute favorite nail polish combinations I've had in a long time.  I used an dark orange-reddish color from Milani and placed a matte topcoat over one coat of polish.  It came out looking very sophisticated and it lasted much longer than traditional colors.

This isn't a color or length I would typically use, but I was feeling adventurous and I am very glad that I did decide to venture out of my comfort zone.

xoxo, Ana

Style Inspritation: Blair Waldorf

Hey Lovelies!

As you guys know I have been on the hunt for my style and what I want my image to portray.  One of my absolute favorite persons to take inspiration has been the infamous Gossip Girl character Blair Waldorf.  Although I'm unable to afford her immense closet or even a piece of the designer labels she wears, her style and personality is filled with poise and class.

If you are a fan of the show or the books, I wouldn't say I necessarily approve of her moral.  But a lot of her class and poise is admirable, she definitely inspires me to be a classy lady.  Of course, I'm in love with her fashion style.  She uses color and prints, more skirts than pants, tights and heels, and she has a certain class to her style.

Her latter style is my favorite, but we cannot discount her high school fashion choices.  I love that she is a major influence to the fashion world in the show.  I love how she mixes conservative clothing with a sexy edge, yet still makes it classy and age appropriate.  She always looks presentable {even in a nightgown} and I love that they convey her as a real person.

These are ten of my personal favorite looks:

I love the simple, babydoll top.  Paired with a small poncho and black bow tights.  Its a lovely girly outfit with lots of feminine touches.

Again, a lovely piece.  This tight pencil skirt-dress is a great colorblock and the minimal accessories show a great simplicity.

Can I tell you how much I am in love with lace paired with sheer fabrics.  Not to mention her simple nails and effortless hair.

The booties in this outfit definitely make the entire look.  Another great part of this is the mixing of patterns, a very prominent part of her style. 

Her hair accessories and great way of using colors and flowy fabrics is another favorite of mine.  She constantly wears these parisian inspired hats.  They are lovely pops of color and add a feminine touch.

One of my favorite scenes are when she wears her nightgowns.  They are classy and simplistic, just lovely.

I just have to say that our mutual obsession of Paris is wonderful.

She mixes feminine prints {like the tweed Chanel-style blazer} with masculine types.  I also love her use of tights under shorts and skirts, it adds a conservative feminine touch.

Black and white, one of the amazing clasics.  I love the enlarged gingham and trench coat.  Her heels are to die for!  I would love to have her shoe closet.

Chuck and blair... match made in heaven.

Anyways, again the trench coat is fabulous: the pearl buttons are chic and the pleats add an amazing designer tough.  Again, the hats and tights are a great addition to this outfit.

I am in love with this dress!  Lets talk about her makeup for a second, simplistic and natural.  I'm also in love with how amazing her waist is and she often uses dresses and skirts to accentuate it.

Style inspirations are great, but it's also important to remember that we are all our own person.  So just taking inspiration is where my love for B goes.  I love her and she is amazing, but I also love myself and being unique is something she certainly approves of!

xoxo, Ana

Puerto Rico: Haul #1

Hello Lovelies!

My summer has been a ball of self-discovery, fun, and lots of family time.  But one of my favorite parts of summer is that I get to shop for clothes and things for school in the upcoming year.  Here in PR certain things are more expensive and costly, such as food, but other things seem to be not as expensive as in the United States, such as clothing.

I takes so much for me to find clothing that suits me.  Ever since I decided to make a style of my own and really focus on fashion, I have been unable to take full advantage due to a lack of resources.  But now I've made some advancements on my style and ever since I gave up the majority of my clothing, I have more space to include things I love and will wear.  I bought some simple, everyday things as well as some more elaborate, going-out things.

Disclaimer: Many of these items are gifts from my grandmother or aunt, otherwise I bought them with my money.  Also, the pictures aren't the best because I'm not at home so bear with me, as they are very much retouched as I tried to show the real colors and fix some of the pictures.

I know you guys have been waiting for a haul and a fashion post, so here it is!

It was a super successful day of shopping!!!

Rainbow White Flowy Top

Styled: Tan Undershirt, White Top, Jean Shorts/Jeans, Sperry's

Rainbow Coral Polka Dot Tee

Styled: Polka Dot Tee, White Shorts/Jeans/Jean Shorts, Sperry's/Gladiators

Rainbow Plain White V-Neck

Styled: Plain White V-Neck, Jeans/Jean Shorts/Black Shorts, Sperry's/Black FlipFlops/Black Sneakers

Rainbow Lilac V-Neck

Styled:  Lilac V-Neck, Jeans/White Shorts/Jean Shorts, Sperry's/Black Sneakers

Neon Pink PINK Sweater

Styled:  

Victoria's Secret Passionate Kisses Body Spray

Claire's beYOUtiful Sleeping Eye Mask

Claire's Dead Sea Mud Mask

579 Less Selfies More Gym Tank

Styled: Less Selfies... Tank, Jeans/Black Shorts/Running Shorts, Black Sneakers/Sperry's

Aeropostale Jean Midi Shorts

Styled:  T-Shirt, Aero Jean Shorts, Black Sneakers/Ballet Flats

JCPenny More Issues Than Vogue HiLo Shirt

Styled:  More Issues... Shirt, Jean Shorts/Jeans/Black Joggers, Black Sneakers/Sperry's/Ballet Flats

There are so many ways to style these few things, but I have named the simplest ways to make an outfit so that you guys have ideas and can further the stylistic elements from there.  Hopefully I will have some OOTD posts in the future with these pieces.  

Have a wonderful day!

xoxo, Ana

Sweet and Flirty

Hello Lovelies!

I have another spring look for you guys!  This is really one of my favorite girly, go-to looks for special events.

The simple floral dress has a 50s inspired feel to it with a sweetheart neckline and simple lace detailing as well as ruching on the top of the skirt.  The white shoes are the same Target wedge heels from my previous look.  And the same cardigan can also be worn with this outfit, although it looks fine without the cardigan as well.

I hope you're having a wonderful spring season!

xoxo, Ana

Nail Care Routine

Hey Lovelies!

As you know, I really enjoy pampering myself.  One of my favorite things to do is care for my nails, paint them, and relax as I wait for them to dry.  Hands tell a lot about a person and taking care of them, keeping them looking clean, is simply part of bring a classy, young lady.  But not all of us can afford to go to the nail salon every week,

I have done a lot of research and think I have almost perfected the at home nail care routine.  Some of the products I use are extras that help me.  My nails are very brittle, weak, and thin and I use certain products to prevent them from breaking and keep them looking their best.  I love the Sally Hansen Miracle Growth Serum as well as any lotion that keeps your cuticles hydrated.

Here are the steps to my nail care routine:

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First, I get all my products together so that I don't have to walk around or interrupt my pamper session.  These products are some of my favorites.  Left to Right: CVA Nail Polish Remover, 4 Sided Buffer, Cuticle Pusher, Nail File, Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover Gel, Ms. Pedicure Nail Clipper, Cuticle Oil, Nail Buffer, Top Coat, Nail Polish of the Week

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Remove previous polish or oils using acetone or some form of nail polish remover.

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Push back your cuticles using your favorite cuticle remover or cuticle softener for better application.

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Clip and file your nails.  Only clip your nails if necessary,  This is when you can experiment with shapes and different lengths of nails, don't be afraid to try something new.

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Buff your nails thoroughly.  I like to change up the buffer I use depending on whether I am wearing nail polish or not.  I use the large yellow box when I wear polish and the skinny pink and red one when I want a natural shine.

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My favorite step: application of nail polish.  I do not suggest that you consistently paint your nails as this will damage your natural nail, but it is fun to do maybe once or twice a month.  This week I am using two Essie polishes, one in Lilacism on four of my nails and 

~ End Result! ~

If you guys have any tips on caring for your nails make sure to leave them in the comments below!  I have a lot of new ideas and posts coming up. :D

xoxo, Ana

Fancy in Floral

Happy Easter Lovelies!

I hope you are all having a wonderful Easter and if you don't celebrate Easter I hope you're having an amazing day!  I wanted to share with you guys my outfit for Easter because it has been one of my favorite outfits that I have ever worn.  I am definitely a fan of Spring and Summer trends so this was a super fun outfit to put together.

I wasn't able to get the best pictures because my usual "photographer" {aka my older sister} wasn't present, but you guys will get the gist of the outfit.  My makeup was also super gorgeous and I fell in love with the bronzy, awake, natural look.

Here are the details:

~ Floral Jumpsuit: Target $19.99
~ Pink Cardigan: Very Old {but you can find similar ones anywhere}
~ White Strappy Heels: Target $24.99
~ Paris Charm Bracelet: Claire's $9.50
~ Silver Bow Ring: Kohl's $20.00
~ Gold Opal Cross Necklace: Gift

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend!

xoxo, Ana

March Favorites

Hello Lovelies!

Today is a really exciting post!  I cannot believe it is almost April and {to be completely honest} I am really glad that March is behind me.  This has been a month of many personal lows and highs, but that made for a lot of really cool new favorites!  Without further ado, my March favorites.

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Target Organizational Tools

I have been loving the cute little post its, notebooks, and notepads from the Target Dollar Spot.  They are adorable and super useful for organizing everyday things, especially for students such as myself.  These are from an upcoming post. ;D

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ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzer Duo

This is another product from an upcoming post {spring break let me get really ahead on blogging}, but it is still a fav.  I have been looking for a good, inexpensive bronzer and blush.  When I found this duo I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised.

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Pandora

I love listening to music.  This handy little app has been a great help for me, it is easy and I don't have to think about it because I know that it will play music that I enjoy.

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New Car: Hyundai Elantra

This month my parents surprised my older sister and I with a brand new car!  It was an amazing gift that I am extremely grateful for.  Driving her is a breeze and gives me more time to practice my skills so that son my parents will allow me to drive on my own.

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YouTube: Ciaoobellaxo

If you don't see by the picture, she is absolutely gorgeous!  Meg is an amazing example and her relationship with Anthony {the guy in the picture below} is a model relationship.  Not only are her tutorials amazing and her style impeccable but her vlogs are the best.

Let me know your favorites in the comments below!

xoxo, Ana

Macaroon Madness ft. Keds® + Update

Hello Lovelies!

It has been a while since my last post.  But, honestly it was for good reason.  I finally got my life back in order and I am forcing myself time for things other than school and Netflix, so that I can enjoy life and enjoy being a teenager.

I wanted to share with you guys my new shoes that I just received, courtesy of Keds®.  These are amazing quality canvas shoes, at an affordable price.  What I love most about them is their versatility, these shoes can be used to dress up a very casual outfit, or dress down a more elaborate outfit.

I ordered them and they were shipped to me (with normal shipping) in three days! {that's amazing}  Not to mention, they have incredible, vintage-style packaging and the shoes were absolutely perfect, no rips, tears, or knicks.  These shoes are great gifts.  They come in all sizes {note: they run a bit small}, all colors, designs, and styles.  Some awesome lines they have are their Taylor Swift line as well as a collaboration with Kate Spade.

I was absolutely honored to work with such an amazing company and am super excited to begin styling my new shoes!

 For this look, I went with something very sporty and wearable, but still has a girly vibe to it.  This is definitely one of my new staple looks, the shoes really tie it all together.

Shirt: Old Navy $6.99 Jeans: Aeropostale $12
Shoes: Keds $45 

Let me know what you think of Keds® in the comments below! Also, make sure to come back to my blog for some new posts every week, :D

xoxo, Ana