Happy Monday my loves! I hope you had an amazing weekend! In today's look, I decided to keep things chic and sleek with a black and white striped body-con skirt yet playful with a fun printed tee. I finished it all off with a leopard skinny belt, nude flats, and a gold woven clutch. As I told you, I've been in love with the growing trend of styling printed tees with skirts, so I'm excited to see how many ways I can spin it! Have you worn something similar? Or how would you wear it differently?

One last thing, by the time you read this post, my husband and I will be on our way to Los Angeles (lala land!) for a week of fun in the sun! He has to work but we still plan to squeeze in as much as we can while there. With that said, if you live in LA or have ever been, can you please drop a few suggestions of fun, must-see places to visit, eat, and shop pretty please! It would mean so much to us! I look forward to hearing all your suggestions! *Mwuah* 

WHAT I WORE: 

[ :: Old Navy J'Adore Tee (similar) :: Forever 21 Striped Body-con skirt (similar here & LOVE this!) :: Dollhouse Flats (similar) :: Leopard skinny belt (similar) :: Vintage Woven Clutch (similar) :: Gold Link Bracelet (similar) :: ]

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PS. Tell me you saw Beyonce's performance last night on the VMAs?? That woman is incredible! She inspires me to be a fabulous woman who can have it ALL! :)

Two Summer Cocktails {Labor Day!}

With Labor Day just around the corner, I think it’s time to start planning another ultimate patriotic/bbq party!! My husband and I are so excited to be celebrating with our family and friends this weekend and to have a three day weekend (yayy!!). Our family has asked everyone to bring an item and we have been assigned Drinks and desert! A summer party is not complete without delicious drinks…

Enter Smirnoff Ice! 

While on our Honeymoon a few months ago, in Riviera Maya, Mexico, we had unlimited drinks and food and we noticed that our favorite drinks during our weeklong stay were made with Smirnoff Ice! 

Frozen Watermelon Margarita:

1.5 oz Smirnoff Watermelon Mimosa

1 oz Lime Juice Splash Grenadine 

Lime Circles for garnish

Blend ingredients with two cups of ice. 

Pour in sugar rimmed glass Garnish with lime circles

Riviera maya cocktail (My favorite drink while on our Honeymoon!):

1 part Midori 

1 part Orange Juice 

1 part Grenadine Blend each layer and you are good to go. 

Smirnoff Peach Bellini

Blend ingredients with two cups of ice!

Smirnoff Ice celebrates the absurdly awesome.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Smirnoff via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Smirnoff.

3 New Shoes Styles For Fall!

3 New Styles of Sexy Shoes To Add To Your Closet This Fall

Fall means cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and of course, a new fall wardrobe. You won’t want to be wearing those light-weight maxi skirts, short party dresses, and sexy open-toed heels as the weather cools down and the days grow shorter. From darker colors to thicker clothes that offer a bit more coverage for those chilly nights, fall is the perfect time to upgrade your wardrobe. This is especially true when it comes to shoes. Even in the fall you have a huge selection of sexy shoes to choose from. Here are the top 3 new styles of sexy shoes you HAVE to add to your closet this fall. 

Sneaker Wedges. Are you heading back to school? Whether you’re still dominating the halls of high school or walking around a college campus, you’ll be needing a comfortable pair of shoes. However, just because a shoe is made to be more comfortable does not mean that you have to compromise your style. Sneaker wedges are the perfect blend of comfort and style. They offer enough height to make them extra sexy, yet they are far more comfortable and easier on your feet than a pair of platform heels. Try a studded pair in either black or tan for the perfect fall look. 

Anti-Gravity Wedges. Have you seen this exciting new style yet? Anti-gravity wedges are a bit more bold than any other pair of heels you’ve ever seen before. These are certainly not for those who are new to the world of high heels. You’ll need to be a pro in walking in heels to conquer these anti-gravity ones. Their height and unique shape makes them extra sexy. However, since many of these styles of shoes are closed-toe you can comfortably wear them in the fall without having to worry about your toes being cold. Look for a pair of lace-up anti-gravity wedges in plum or maroon. Color-blocked styles are also perfect for fall. 

Thigh-High Platform Boots. Boots have always been a bit of a fall fashion staple. It is virtually impossible to go through  a girl’s closet and not fine at least one pair of these boots in the fall. They are perfect because of their long length and added height. These boots draw attention to your legs, making them perfect for wear with short dresses. A short summer dress can easily transition into a fall dress with a pair of these babies. Black is the perfect color for thigh-high boots since it is so neutral. Try pairing it with a red a mini dress. Or, if you’re really in the mood to try a sexy look, a faux leather or even a red plaid mini skirt are also great options. You really can’t go wrong with thigh high boots no matter how you style them!

Have you added any new pairs of sexy shoes to your fall wardrobe yet? What are your favorite shoes to wear during the fall? Leave a comment letting me know!

Floral Transition

Today's statement necklace is from my sweet friend Sheila of Precious Heart Designs. She makes gorgeous pieces that are handcrafted with attention to detail using the highest quality of gemstones, semi-precious stones and metals. Each piece is inspired by scripture and made to order. The quality of this necklace is amazing and will certainly upgrade even the most basic outfits! She has amazing customer service and I love that she has a Christian message behind her company. I wish her much success! Visit her site and shop around, I'm sure you'll fall in love with everything!

WHAT I WORE: 

[ :: H&M Floral Dress (similar here) :: Joe Fresh Denim Jacket (similar here) :: Converse Sneakers :: London Fog Tote :: Necklace c/o Precious Heart Designs :: Lipstick ::]

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Bold & Bohemian

Hi Loves! Today I'm styling a fun statement tee that I've had for a couple of years with this printed maxi skirt and I've been really loving this trend and I was inspired to recreate it with this look. I love how the color palette is understated with creams, gray, and black sealed with pops of camel toned accessories. It's not my usual vibrant look, but I think it's perfect as Fall rolls around...I don't take myself seriously so to my fellow style and fashion bloggers please don't shoot me for what my shirt says...but if I don't believe my blog is the best in the world (or more fashionable than yours LOL!), then who else will?? ;)

WHAT I WORE:

[ :: TJMaxx Printed Tee (old, similar here and here) :: Gap Printed Maxi skirt (old, similar here and here) :: London Fog Tote :: Target Sandals :: Thrifted chunky woven belt (similar here) :: Braided bracelet c/o Ettika :: Fossil Watch :: Monogrammed Necklace c/o Onecklace :: Vintage Gold Chain (similar here) :: Earrings (similar here) :: Faith bracelet (old, similar here) :: ]

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Happy Wednesday!

Flower Power!

Hey Loves! One of you mentioned that yellow was my "power color" a few posts ago. Though I'm not exactly sure what a power color is, I find myself gravitating towards yellow, so maybe there is some truth to the concept. Every single time I wear the color yellow, I feel happier, more confident, and beautiful. So it goes without saying that I fell in love with these Joe Fresh floral shorts! Do you have a color that never fails to make you feel confident and beautiful?? If so, please share it in the comments below, i'd love to hear!

Style Tip: When styling printed or floral bottoms, select one color from the palette to wear on top and wear neutrals, such as nudes, leopard, or even gold, as I wore in my look!

WHAT I WORE:

[ :: Old Navy Top (similar here) :: Joe Fresh floral shorts (buy here) :: Target sandals (buy here) :: Vintage gold clutch borrowed from my mommy (buy here) :: Neon necklace c/o Crown + Glitter :: Monogrammed necklace c/o Onecklace ::  ]

Don't forget to enter my White Plum Giveaway here for your chance to win $50 store credit and you can save 20% off your entire purchase with the code CHIOMA20! You better move fast because both end tomorrow! Good Luck! xo

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Gypsy

Happy Thursday gorgeous friends! I've decided to switch it up a little here on the blog and I'll be posting fashion looks on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from now on and I have a new fun series that I'll be introducing on Friday! As a fairly tall girl, finding maxi dresses that actually pass my ankles are hard to come across, so when White Plum sent me this beautiful dress and I tried it on, I fell in LOVE! The detailing across the front is so intricate and delicate and I also love the exposed back of the dress that adds a super feminine quality to the look. I wore my yellow cross-body purse to complement the yellow stitching in the dress and these nude sandals that I've been wearing everywhere! Simple no fuss, but chic looks like these make my day.  :)

WHAT I WORE:

[ :: Dress c/o of White Plum (sold out but similar here, here, here) :: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target purse (similar here, here) :: Target Sandals (similar here) :: ]

Don't forget to enter my White Plum Giveaway here for your chance to win $50 store credit and you can save 20% off your entire purchase until 8/19 with the code CHIOMA20! Good Luck! xo

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