Daily Style 7-15-10

I have 3 words to help you become more creative in your daily style: Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize!

A simple scarf, necklace, hat, etc, can change an entire look from "ok" to FANTASTIC! Exhibit A: In today's daily style, I pulled out a simple brown dress that I purchased from Target a few years back, and paired it with a brilliant yellow statement necklace. Instant improvement to a dress that I wasn't so crazy about wearing at first glance. I've decided I love the brown and yellow combination, and will definitely be wearing this a few times this summer. I scored this bright necklace at the Melrose Market last summer, and it's actually JCrew. So I probably saved about $50. Mama likes saving money!

Mossimo by Target dress, JCrew necklace, Xhilaration by Target sandals (now on clearance HERE).

Daily Style 7-14-10

Hellooooo Summer! Los Angeles was hit hard with the summer sun this week, especially in the valley, where I am lucky enough to live. Temperatures are nearing 100, and mama no likey this type of heat! I must stay cool with lightweight skirts, dresses, and tanks. I improvised a new outfit today with a JCrew dress (which can be worn as a skirt or a dress). I'm feeling very girly with my pink skirt, pearls, and ponytail. Just need to grab a pink popsicle for the heat, and I'm set.

JCrew dress, Mossimo by Target tank, Nine West espadrilles, and Stella & Dot necklace.

Daily Style 7-2-10

Summer is great, and one of the greatest things about it is wearing white dresses! They are so feminine and fresh, especially against a golden glow (which I did not have at the time this photo was taken). Another great thing about white is you can really go out with your accessories, since your base is neutral. I purchased this dress from a street vendor in Madrid last year, for a very low bargained price of course. You can find them at any price level, but just make sure the material is substantial enough to void VPL, THO, or any other three letter clothing disaster!

Dress by Spanish street vendor, Green chunky necklace from Forever 21, purse from the Melrose flea market, green espadrilles by Unisa.

Below I have included some cute and affordable options for you to check out.

This little number is from the Gap and on SALE!

Lettuce and Wine: Dinner of Champions

Sometimes, as a single gal, it's hard to determine what to eat for dinner. We want to be healthy to keep our girlish figure, but we also would love a juicy cheeseburger and fries from In-N-Out. Since I had my In-N-Out fix on Friday night, I decided to be good tonight. With some leftover grilled chicken, I threw together an easy salad. Greens, chicken, heirloom mini tomatoes, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette and VOILA: a delicious feast for 1! Let us not forget the new bottle of wine from the California wine club, a Pinot Noir from Sonoma County called Pedroncelli. The wine makes up for the healthy, OK? I have to get my kicks somewhere...

Daily Style 6-28-10

I was feeling an African safari theme on this particular day, possibly because my boyfriend had just returned from a trip to Africa! I actually bought this dress at Disneyworld's Animal Kingdom 2 years ago while on a family vacation. I was soaking wet after a water ride and demanded that my Dad buy me a new outfit since he made me ride it! This was the only thing I could find, and I consider getting rid of it each time I wear it. It isn't the best material, so it doesn't feel great, and it has an odd shape in the hip area. However, if I add a belted top over it, the shape issue is resolved. Still not crazy about the dress, so this could be its one and only debut on "Daily Style". If a piece of clothing doesn't make you happy when you wear it, why bother? Replace it with something you absolutely LOVE to wear!

Dress by CYN, H&M shirt, Nine West sandals, belt from Target, rings were gifts.