Simple days, simple looks

DRESS: Urban Outfitters // SHOES: Dolce Vita // BAG: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) // HAT: H&M (similar) 

I don't have too much to update you on! My simple days lately have resulted in these kind of outfits. Hope you enjoy this simple, heat-friendly look. Talk to you soon. 

xx Michelle

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Music of the moment: the new Florence + The Machine album & Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd  

Bell Sleeves

TOP: H&M (similar) // SHORTS: Topshop // SHOES: Forever 21 (similar) // BAG: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) // SUNNIES: Urban Outfitters

It's summer! Well, I have been on summer break for a little while but the weather is starting to warm up and I've already failed at attempting a tan. We all know it's not summer in Southern California until we turn the air conditioner on and I've accidentally sunburned myself attempting said "tan". I think this outfit combo will be a closet hit for me this summer. Often, I find it hard to style looks in the summer just because it is so hot. These are all pieces I think work well for the heat but can also make a statement. For example, bell sleeves on a top add a lot to a look entirely but the loose sleeves shouldn't be too uncomfortable on a hot day, especially when worn with shorts. Gladiator sandals seem to be back for summer 2015. Similar to statement tops, gladiator sandals are a heat friendly piece in your closet that again adds a lot of style to a look. I accessorized with the basics: sunnies, flea market jewels, and the Rebecca Minkoff worn cross-body this time. Hope you enjoy and I will talk to you soon! Definitely follow my instagram account for more frequent updates.

xx Michelle 

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Music of the moment: Just Like Heaven - The Cure, Song For Someone - U2, Mac Demarco & Odesza are consistenly playing as well

Warm Tones

This look incorporates a lot of my favorite, go-to pieces. Though it may be casual, this is something I would wear as just an "everyday" look for running errands and what not. In fact, that is precisely what I wore this look for. I tell you, I live a glamorous life. 

The skinny jeans are a dark wash pair from Zara and I paired them with my trusty Jeffrey Campbell booties. If you are going to wear booties with skinny jeans, you cannot forget to cuff them! You will not believe what a difference cuffing your jeans makes for an outfit. Free People has a really great line of tank tops recently and this black one goes with basically everything. They offer different styles that all just seem to be the perfect cut and I'm tempted to fill my closet with a couple more. When the weather is appropriate, I love topping off any look with a cardigan. This warm-toned cardigan is from Urban Outfitters and it fit my warm and cozy qualifications for a cardigan well. The accessories are nothing new - just my standard Daniel Wellington watch, Alex & Ani bracelets, and the TOMS Yvette tortoise shell frames. The bag is an old Rebecca Minkoff 5-zip but I have recently revisited it after doubling up the chain. I've been enjoying wearing it this way opposed to wearing it crossbody just because I think it's something different. If you are getting bored of an item, there is always a way to update it slightly and make it new again. Hope you enjoy.

xx Michelle 

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Lipstick shade: Cherish by MAC.