LookBook: Aztec Vest

Hey Loves,

Happy May Day! I can't believe it's already May. I suppose Minnesota weather can't either. It's actually been raining here the last couple of days. I'm not prepared for this weather. I don't even have an umbrella. But if a snow storm hit I would be ready to go!

 This week's look is centered around a new sweater vest that I got at TJ Maxx for $12.99. What I love about this vest is that it has an Aztec print, and I love the colors and how summery it looks. 

Also with this outfit I added a new purse that I have been loving recently. I got this blue purse from Old Navy for $22.99 on clearance. It doesn't seem like a huge bargain but what I love is that there are designer versions of this purse for $60-$100. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the purse so I didn't want to go out and buy a expensive designer one. ( One thing about me is that I love designer purses). But because I loved the purse so much I actually bought it in a taupe color as well.

I paired this vest over a denim shirt for warmth but I also enjoyed the contrast of the fabrics textures. 

What would you pair this vest with? Let me know!

Outfit:

Vest- TJ Maxx (Say What)

Shirt- Plato's closet (Elite Collection)

Leggings- Herbergers (Pink- Rose) 

Necklace & Earrings- charming Charlie's

Boots - Famous Footwear (Carlos by Carlos Santana)

>>>Stephanie

LookBook: City Girl Flannel

Hey loves,

Sorry about the lateness of this post, these next couple of weeks may be a little crazy for me school and pageant wise. But no worries I will never completely forget about you guys! On an honest note, I love writing and shooting blog posts. They help me hone my photography and editing skills while getting to talk and share something I enjoy, fashion and shopping. 

This week because the weather is consistently changing I got my inspiration from what I am wearing for this specific weather. Today when I shot this look it was a short break from a thunderstorm. I felt it was the perfect time to pull out my trench coat that you all have seen before. 

 Underneath the trench coat I decided to wear a warm plaid flannel shirt. The great thing about this shirt is that I got it from plato's closet, and it only cost me $10. ( Score!) The shirt is originally from American Eagle. I decided to buy this shirt to wear it over cuter clothes I had during a drawing class I was taking. If you have taken a drawing class you know that you have to draw with charcoal, which I really enjoyed. So I often refer to this shirt as my drawing shirt. 

Of course again I have paired this shirt with my denim leggings in a light wash from target. To make this outfit a little less "messy artist," I added a pair of Sperry brand navy sequin wedges. Sperry brand products are usually super expensive however I found these on clearance at Famous Footwear and I got them for $30. And because I am obsessed with statement necklaces and charming Charlie's I added a blue necklace to make this shirt more girly. 

I always see girls wearing flannel button downs, and I never thought that I could wear one. However I like how I have styled this outfit, not to dressy, but casual enough to wear in any situation. 

Would you wear a flannel button down? or a Button down in general? How would you style it? 

I'm really curious! Let me know! :)

Outfit: 

Shirt- Plato's Closet (American Eagle)

Denim Leggings- Target

Shoes- Famous Footwear (Sperry)

Necklace- charming Charlie's

Headband- Clarie's

>>> Stephanie

LookBook: Goodbye Snow Hello Boho.

Hey loves,
Happy Thursday! So this week I went for a look that was more casual.

The snow is finally melting here in Minnesota and so we can start to put away some of our layers and add some color into our looks! Because I was in the spring spirit I styled this boho inspired look. I took my white H&M tunic and belted it to accentuate my waist and added color around my neckline with my mint colored necklace from charming charlie's.

For bottoms I wore a pair of jeggings from target. I added a pair of tan sweater leg warmers and put my brown boots over top. I picked these boots because the brown matched perfectly with my belt. I styled my hair with a middle part and two braids wrapped around my head to add to the over all look.

What is your go to spring style?

Outfit:

Tunic- H&M

Necklace- Charming Charlie's 

Belt- Maurices

Jeggings- Target

Legwarmers- Fashion Bug

Boots- Famous Footwear (Carlos Santana) 

>> Stephanie

February favorites!

Hey loves,

So because February is over on Saturday I thought I would list off all the things I have been loving this month. (No pun intended.) A few items you have seen before and others are new! 

The first item on my list is the Naked 3 eye shadow Palette.

Now I know in the world of beauty and fashion this is not new anymore but I am loving the eye shadow palette so much!

My go to colors in this palette are limit and nooner. I have hazel eyes and I love how both "limit" and "nooner" bring out the green in my eyes when I wear them. Plus I think they are great day time colors. However, I would definitely argue that the Naked 3 palette rates highest in color wearability. 

The next item is also a beauty related item. I find that I have been curling my hair more than I have in my entire life recently, as pageant appearance call for such things. For that reason I had to go out and buy a heat protecting spray. I was lucky to find this Tresemme one on clearance at target! ( Just the way we like things here at Minwage). 

I really enjoy this product because it's a heat protectent and a hairspray in one. This is awesome for me because I have long thick hair so I need something that will make my curls last. I have used this five times and everytime my curls are lasting throughout the day! So this product has been a life saver for me in many ways.

In February I have been painting my nails almost every other week, these are just a few of the colors that I have done this month. 

From left to right

As gold as it gets- Essie

Muchi, Muchi- Essie

Set in stone- Essie

Butter please- Essie

Stroke of brilliance- Essie 

Here are the two recent nails I've had in the last week. 

Okay now we're done with beauty products. On to the fashion. The first two things that I have are statement necklaces I recently got at Charming Charlie's.

I may also be a little late on this trend but I have been getting into statement necklaces. I love the first necklace because the mint color is really in for spring this season! And the best way try new trends is to try them in accessories. Also the first necklace comes with matching earrings, and that was totally worth it for me! 

The second necklace I love because of the triangular design. I am also really enjoying the white and gold look for spring as well. I think it's very classy.

This item is one that you have seen before. This is my Union Jack Beanie that I got from Hot Topic. I love this hat, because in Minnesota and you have to have some warm head gear if you have to walk outside to get to class. Which I do. I also have really gotten into the british culture and love wearing this hat and showing my love for the United Kingdom. I usually curl my hair and then put the hat on over the curls, and it makes my hair look like it has more volume than when it's just straight. 

The last thing that I have been loving this month are my madden girl black and gold velvet heels. I wore these heels in my last lookbook. I got these heels for a christmas present and I was in love with them from the moment I saw them. They are perfect for pageant appearances that I have to make, because the heel isn't the tallest, and they are easy to walk in, and comfort is nice to have when your at an event for a couple of hours!

I know that most of my favorites are more accessories, than clothing items, however in the winter I love to jazz up my outfits with these items as the plain sweater and jeans look can get old. So I love being able to add colors, anywhere I can!

Let me know what you love this past February!

>> Stephanie