My Style: '70s Vibes

Happy New Year, lovelies.  I wish for you all a wondrous 2016. I am braving the wintry cold in northern Arizona, which I'm sure is still much warmer than many other parts of the world right now. These photos were taken on one of our recent sunny days by an amazing photographer named Madeleine Schaffner of Madeleine Photography. We ventured on a hike to gorgeous Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona. For this shoot, I decided to wear a flowy, gauze dress with bell sleeves accented by crocheted insets, a pretty dress designed by Others Follow. Next, I added a gorgeous sequined vest that I purchased years ago at Urban Outfitters--one of those items that you just can't leave the store without. I then selected round sunnies from Polette. As many of you know, I love over-the-knee socks with boots.  Since the dress is solid black, I decided on ivory socks with brown boots to lighten the color palette.  Another accent choice is an embroidered tote by one of my favorite bag designers T-Shirt & Jeans. Lastly, I added a fringed rawhide jacket and rawhide hat to complete the bohemian, 1970's styling.

If you ever get to Prescott, Arizona, you must see my fav three lakes:  Watson, Lynx, and Goldwater. They are all within about 15 minutes of each other and are so beautiful. If relaxing more in nature is one of your New Year's resolutions, then I hope you get to visit Prescott and may 2016 be your best year ever!  Xoxo, Shelly

Dress courtesy of Others Follow

Sunglasses courtesy of Polette

Bag courtesy of T-Shirt & Jeans

Socks courtesy of Charlotte Russe

Extensions courtesy of Irresistible Me

Hat & Jacket from Forever 21, Necklace from Free People 

Vest from Urban Outfitters, Boots from Steve Madden

          

          

Arizona Girl's Look Back on 2015

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It's a new year which means new beginnings, but first I'd like to reflect on the past year and everything that I've worked hard to accomplish.   Some of my favorite moments of 2015 include meeting and clubbing with Khloe Kardashian, styling and modeling for neo adidas in Miami for their summer 2015 campaign, interviewing designer Whitney Pozgay for one of my favorite stores Anthropologie, working with Charlotte Russe to style looks and create content for their blog, being interviewed on the radio for the first time, working with Verizon Wireless for an amazing giveaway and campaign, being chosen as a Garage Clothing Fall It Girl and interviewed for their blog, and covering Free People's (another one of my all time favorite stores) Fall Festival at Chandler Shopping Center. 

Other big moments of the year include moving and living on my own for the first time, transferring to Northern Arizona University, maintaining a 4.0 GPA,  reconnecting with old friends, making new lifelong friends, and turning 22.  

This year was filled with laughter, love, heartache, freedom, independence, life lessons, and growing up.  It's been one of the toughest years to date with a bigger work load (which I stress over but actually love) and being on my own (being the most independent and self reliant I have ever had to be); although it was difficult at times, 2015 has been one of my favorite years with major personal and professional accomplishments.  I want to thank my wonderful collaborators for believing in me and being so supportive of my work.  Also, I especially want to thank my readers and followers who make every post worthwhile.

I wish everyone a safe and exciting New Year's Eve and a joyful, fantastic New Year 2016!

Xoxo, Shelly ♥

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My Style: NYE Glam

Glam and glitz are essentials for this New Year's Eve.  And wow!  You can't beat a dress with iridescent beads, sparkling sequins, and scalloped hem for the ultimate party dress.

Adding a vintage accent with a velvet-collared choker with a metal medallion gives the look even more boho chic.

A gathered racer-back design with beaded embellishments helps a girl feel beautiful all over.

The faux fur jacket is another holiday essential that can be dressy or casual.  It is soft and warm and looks fabulous.

Of course, I always recommend styling with some fringe.  This soft, faux leather clutch has fringed sides and a removable, long shoulder strap for versatile styling.

Mid-sized heels make the perfect dance shoes.  Although I love tall high heels to lengthen the look of my legs, I can't dance or walk in them.  Real talk.

Remember the best accessory to wear this New Year's Eve is confidence.  Then, put on your favorite party dress, a pretty faux fur jacket, and your dancing shows for the best night ever.

I wish all of you a wonderful 2016!  Can't wait to hear about your New Year's resolutions!  Xoxo, Shelly

Dress, jacket, heels, purse, & necklace courtesy of Charlotte Russe

See the article on Charlotte Russe's blog here

My Style: Feeling Festive

Getting into the holiday mood is easy with the right dress and accessories.  If you're spending the holidays with family or friends, you might want to feel pretty but not overly dressy.  Here's how to style that perfect holiday look.  I started with this beautiful lace dress in burgundy.  Keeping the look sexy-yet-sweet, the sheer bodice is perfect for a scallop lace-trim bra and has a feminine soft bow closure with pointed collar.  

To keep warm on a winter's day or night out, I recommend this feather band, panama hat.  It's dressy enough for a holiday dinner but keeps this look from being too school-girl sweet.

Next, a little fringe is a must for the holidays.  This wine-colored clutch also comes with a shoulder strap for a cross-body styling if you prefer.  

These boots are great for special occasions in cold weather.  Combined with decorative, over-the-knee socks, you keep warm but yet dressy enough for a holiday gathering.

Last but not least, an amazing jacket finishes the styling.  This classic-cut, faux suede jacket has an open collar and soft, faux shearling lining.  It is one of the warmest jackets I own--so nice in this cold weather.  It was three degrees in Flagstaff, Arizona, earlier this morning.  BRRRRRRR!

I wish you the best holiday season ever.  Stay safe and warm and have an absolute blast!       

Xoxo, Shelly

See the post on Charlotte Russe's blog here

Dress, jacket, clutch, hat, socks, bra, & boots courtesy of Charlotte Russe