When dressing for a wedding weekend, it is important to ask yourself these questions:

1. Is it an afternoon or nighttime wedding?
2. Is the reception indoors or outdoors?
3. Was the attire specified on the invitation?

If the ceremony is in the afternoon, more casual attire is acceptable. If she’s walkin’ down the aisle past 6 pm, a cocktail dress is the least you can do. The shoes for an indoor wedding are probably very different than the shoes you would wear to an outdoor wedding. And finally, when in doubt, go all out! I would much rather be the over dressed girl than the underdressed guest.

This dress by Adelyn Rae is simply chic! The hip hugging silhouette is ultra flattering and the lace fabric could pass as couture. Plus, it is thick enough that it still provides full coverage. As far as the straps, it is a huge bonus for a petite girl when they are adjustable. I am happy to report this dress has just that! The length is suitable for tall or short gals, but if you are under 5′ 2″, wear your nude heels to lengthen the appearance of your legs. See you on the dance floor!

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Wedding Guest Dress c/o | Shoes (sale alert!) | Earrings (similar) | Clutch

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Although only five feet tall, I have a curvy body. My bottom and XS have nothing in common. The only problem is, the next size up is too long in the torso! When you spend a pretty penny on a brand new item, the last thing you want to do is pay a tailor! I literally jumped for joy when I discovered TAVIK swim after reading a plethora of customer reviews. The most common complaint of this brand is that the swimsuits are cut short in the torso. BINGO – that is just what I was looking for! The Emme one piece suit is sexy and sophisticated. It provides moderate coverage while still accentuating your assets. Although a frustrating experience, it is a relief knowing there is at least one reliable bathing suit brand out there. Whether or not it was intentional, TAVIK tapped into a niche for shorties like me!

I LOVE a little black swimsuit because it is like a blank canvas. Piecing together an ensemble is so much fun when you do not have any limitations! It is always a good idea to start with the boldest accessory, then build up from there. I began with this round beach towel. After seeing the black, blue, and white together, I did not want to introduce another hue. Rather I stacked up on gold jewelry, including this striking necklace. Sticking with the minimalist color scheme, I covered up in a white sarong and matching hat.

Do you have any swimsuit shopping advice?! I would love to hear! In the meantime, shop my beach attire here:

Little Black Swimsuit (wearing size small) | Sarong | Towel | Bag (similar here) | Sandals | Sunglasses | Hat | Necklace c/o | Bangle

A special thanks to Ulises L. Guerrero Photography for capturing the moment.

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Just in time for the holidays, introducing the Casio Vintage Collection, available for purchase exclusively at Bloomingdale’s Union Square. These classic timepieces make the perfect gift for the fashionista in your life that appreciates style and function. This arm candy features a digital display, stop watch, alarm, and LED backlight. Who knew that sporty could be so chic?! I must say, it is pretty nice just looking down at my watch and not being distracted by an analog display.

I am a sucker for all things vintage, but especially those that are vintage gold. The idea of owning a watch that is suitable for working out (thanks to the water resistant design!), and going out behooves me. It is one less item to coordinate. I am already looking forward to using the stopwatch mechanism on my weekly jogs and daily visits to the Bar Method.

One of the easiest ways to draw attention to your newest accessory is to dress in all black! As you can see from today’s featured look, I did just that. Black and gold is edgy, so I pieced together the edgiest items I could find in my wardrobe. A chocker, a black cold shoulder blouse, frayed black denim, and embroidered booties. Undoubtedly the watch pops against this ensemble! Now that you have seen my Vintage Casio Watch styled for everyday wear, how would you like to see me style this timepiece the next time?! You have heard enough from me and about my style preferences, so I’d love to hear some of yours. Do yourself a favor and go see the dazzling collection in person at Bloomingdale’s Union Square, San Francisco or get product updates on Facebook here.

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Top (c/o similar here) | Pants c/o (similar here) | Booties | Watch c/o | Lipstick

Thank you to Single Edition Media on behalf of Casio for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

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I’ve been eyeing this romper for about a month now. Let’s face it, just about everything J.O.A. makes is worth swooning over. The floral print epitomizes the spring season and the cutout draped detail is flirty and fun. Whether you’re out to lunch with girlfriends, or on vacation in the tropics, this little number will not disappoint.

Photo courtesy of revolve.com

What good is a fabulous romper without an equally fabulous pair of shoes to accompany it?! Take one look at the Touch The Sky Wrap Clogs, by Free People, and tell me heads will not be turnin’ left and right! These shoes take the traditional platform sandal to a whole new level, and at 25% percent off, it is very temping to splurge.

Photo courtesy of shopbop.com

Free People dresses will always have a special place in my heart. It was a FP dress that sealed the deal on my first date with my hubby. Over the past seven years (I can’t believe its been that long!) none have even compared, until I laid eyes on the Queen of Hearts mini dress at Bloomingdales. STUN in this paisley dress during your next soiree. Black or blue, they are equally gorge.

Photo courtesy of bloomingdales.com

I’m smitten over the Liana Cork Wedge Lace Up Sandals. These blush beauties feature a cutout suede design and metallic gold flatform. It doesn’t get better than that! While I envision them with the FP dress above, I have a funny feeling they’d look good with just about everything.

Photo courtesy of bloomingdales.com

Use code “INTHEFAM” at Shopbop and “FRIENDS” at Bloomingdales to take advantage of the 25% discount, and shop more of my favorites below. Happy Shopping!

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Stuart Weitzman’s Highstrung Lace-Up High Heel Boots have it all! Featuring a Victorian era design, these over the knee beauts will pair nicely with coated denim or mini dresses. If they’re anything like SW’s All Legs Boots, then they are suitable for all day wear. Purchase a pair here.

Photo courtesy of bloomingdales.com

Jeffrey Campbell’s Brielle Lace-Up Pumps in red are the perfect amount of steamy. A modern take on the classic pointy toe pump, these lookers will effortlessly dress up your boyfriend jeans ensemble. Also available in black and tan, there’s no good reason to resist a pair. Order them here.

Photo courtesy of nastygal.com

The New and Noteworthy Tan Lace-Up Heels are my favorite. Not only will they match with everything under the sun, but they’ll instantly add flair to your evening attire. Similar to a knee-high gladiator, these kicks feature a back zipper closure and adjustable laces. Stun the crowd with a high slit maxi and these racy things. Shop here.

Photo courtesy of lulus.com

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