Arizona Girl

February 5, 2014

Valentine's Day: All Dolled Up

Today's Look: is all about Valentine's Day! A holiday inspired by love and faith, it's definitely romantic. For the occasion, I believe a girl should be able to dress as feminine and flirty as she pleases. To provide outfit inspiration for a date night with your significant other (like my hot date, Teddy) or a festive get-together with friends, here is a sneak peek into my V-Day attire. Personally, I was inspired by dolls for my Valentine's Day look. First, I chose the cutesy tailored dress with heart-shaped cut outs. It's a stunning, retro-inspired piece that I adore. Then I paired it with pale, blush heels. Finishing off the look, I wore a pink bow in my hair and accessorized with gold earrings, rings, and a heart bracelet.

Outfit Details: Dress by Alice Moon of Moon Collection at P.J. Chilcottage (Flagstaff, Arizona), Heels by VS Collection at victoriassecret.com, Earrings courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Bracelet from Forever 21 (Scottsdale, Arizona), Sparkly Gold Ring from Charming Charlie (Tucson, Arizona), Gold Band Ring from Premiere Designs, Impress Nails at Walgreens (Prescott, Arizona).

Hope you all have a wonderful, chocolate-and-flower-filled Valentine's Day. :)

Photography by Billy Stuckman

February 3, 2014

My Style: New York Snob

Today's Look: is all about how to make a simple sweatshirt into an essential street-style chic piece. To start the look off, I chose a sweatshirt from Charlotte Russe (CR). When CR sent the "New York SNOB" sweatshirt to me, it couldn't have been more perfect. I love the city of New York with all its glamour, drama, and energy in that stylish element. I would love to live there someday, so I enjoy repping this sweatshirt until then. To add some color and layering, I wore a turquoise plaid button-up underneath the white and black sweatshirt. Next, I chose faux-leather leggings and black sneaker wedges to add some edge. Matching the brown in the plaid design in the shirt, I wore a hooded vest with brown faux-fur trim. Finishing off the look, I accessorized with a pair of over-sized sunglasses for drama, a basic black beanie for warmth, black stud earrings, and multiple rings for that final glam factor.

Outfit Details: Sweatshirt courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Leggings by Express at express.com, Vest at Maurices (Prescott, Arizona), Plaid top by Street Flower, Sneakers by Steve Madden at stevemadden.com, Beanie at urbanog.com, Sunglasses at Blink (Anaheim, California), Cross Ring by Forever 21 at forever21.com, Black Sparkly Ring by Silver Luxuries at Kohl's (Prescott, Arizona), Earring from Aéropostale (Tucson, Arizona), Impress Nails at Walgreens (Prescott, Arizona).

Fashion Tip: Adding a pop of plaid to a monochromatic outfit, not only adds color, but it also makes the look unique.

Celebrities rockin' the faux-leather leggings trend:

Cara Delevingne Hilary Duff Kristen Stewart Dakoda Fanning Ashley Benson

January 29, 2014

My Style: Put A Bird On It

Today's Look: is tomboy chic with a dash of sophistication. For this look, I collaborated with MakerWear, a fresh, new brand that manufactures hats designed by underground artists. The hats are currently sold at selected Target stores. I was very excited when I was contacted about styling and reviewing this awesome hat. Along with sending me the hat, the company also compensated me with a Target gift card. To win your own gift card, please see contest details below to be the new face of MakerWear hats! For this photoshoot, I went on a day trip to the warm and beautiful Sedona red rocks and knew it would be the perfect backdrop. To start the look off, I determined my color pallet; the hat consists of navy, red, light blue, and yellow. Since the hat is the emphasis and has an exciting design, I wore a soft cream colored blouse and taupe jeans. Matching the skinny jeans, I chose suede/wood wedges. Next, to compliment the colorful design in the hat, I wore a multi-color, beaded necklace and red clutch. Finishing off the look, I tied a denim shirt around my waist, and wore stacked bracelets, gold studs, and two rings.

Outfit Details: Hat courtesy of MakerWear available at select Targets, Earrings courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Blouse from Express (Tucson, Arizona), Pants by Bullhead Denim Co. at PacSun (Scottsdale, Arizona), Denim Shirt from Eddie Bauer (Flagstaff, Arizona), Wedges by Jessica Simpson at Dillard's (Prescott, Arizona), Clutch from Charming Charlie (Scottsdale, Arizona), Bracelets from American Eagle (Scottsdale, Arizona), Rings from Aéropostale (Tucson, Arizona), Nails by Impress at Walgreens (Prescott, Arizona), Necklace was a gift.

Product Review: Put A Bird On It designed by J.J. Spectre for MakerWear
For me, wearing a hat is kind of a big deal. I am picky on how they should fit and how they make my hair look. This hat has an interesting 5-panel cut that is somewhat of a hybrid between a trucker hat and a baseball cap. The design is unique in the sense that a girl or guy could rock it. The material is quality, as well as the lining. So, overall, the hat has great cut and design. Honestly, I really like it!

Watch the video below to learn how to enter the MakerWear "Face of the Revolution Model Search" contest for a chance to win a $1,000 Target gift-card and a photo shoot! Entries accepted from January 20 - February 9, 2014.

January 27, 2014

My Style: Sippin' on Sunshine

Today's Look: celebrates the upcoming season of spring! Although spring does not officially start till March, the weather was perfect while I was visiting Santa Monica, California. The sun was shining, the water was cool, and the sand was warm. For a relaxing walk along the beach and then a lunch date, I wanted to look glamorous and be comfortable--never know whom you might see in L.A, right? First, I chose the colorful, bodycon dress and long, cream cardigan. I love this dress from Charlotte Russe, and I was excited to get to wear it! In Arizona, it's still chilly, so I knew I had to bring it on this trip. The tribal print is festive and rich while the black columns on the sides make the dress flattering (which is rare for such a form-fitting piece). To match the dress, I wore a beautiful black and gold jeweled necklace and gold stud earrings. Finishing off the look, I chose black, strappy heels, two gold rings, and a gold, beaded bracelet.

Outfit Details: Dress and Earrings courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Necklace from charlotterusse.com, Sweater by Merona at Target (Prescott, Arizona), Shoes by VS Collection at victoriassecret.com, Bracelet at Dillard's (Prescott, Arizona), Gold Sparkly Ring from Charming Charlie (Scottsdale, Arizona), Gold Band from Premiere Designs.

Fashion Tip: For this spring bold, vibrant colors are a must! Get ready to see lots of floral, tribal, and striped prints.

Photography by Billy Stuckman

Celebrities rockin' the colorful, tribal dress look:

Ashley Tisdale Cameron Diaz Lauren Conrad Khloe Kardashian Jordin Sparks

January 23, 2014

My Style: We Will Always Have Paris

Today's Look: shows how a girl can be edgy while still remaining classy. To start the look off, I chose a white v-neck featuring the saying "WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS". I personally adore this top. When Charlotte Russe sent it to me, I couldn't wait to style it! It's not only romantic, but I'm also drawn to it given the fact that my dream is to visit Paris someday. To make the basic tee chic, I tucked the top into a fab faux-leather skirt with zipper details. I like how the skirt isn't too short, but definitely isn't conservative either. Next, I wore black suede, high-heeled ankle booties, and a sleek, black clutch. Finishing off the look, I accessorized with a multi-metal, layered necklace, two rings, and silver stud earrings.

Outfit Details: Top courtesy of Charlotte Russe ❤, Skirt by Forever 21 from forever21.com, Shoes by Steve Madden from stevemadden.com, Necklace by Express from express.com, Purse at oasap.com, White Ring at nastygal.com, White & Black Ring by Silver Luxuries at Kohl's (Prescott, Arizona), Earrings from Aéropostale (Tucson, Arizona).

Fashion Tip: When trying to think of an edgy yet classy outfit, it's essential to remember to either have the sex appeal above the waist with a crop-top, strapless top, or spaghetti straps, or below the waist with a mini skirt, pair of shorts, or form fitting pants, but not both.