The off the shoulder trend has been a hit for 2016, but as with any trend, they come and go. Stock up on your OTS items at a rock bottom price! I’m diggin’ the rompers and light weight dresses for the remainder of the warm weather months. Think backyard barbecues or wine country.

You already know my stance on jewelry and accessories – an ensemble is not complete without it. There is no better time to add variety to your collection with bling that you would not feel comfortable purchasing at the regular price. I am talking about foot bracelets, extravagant sunnies, and body jewelry. As if my armoire was not already overflowing…

We call them basics for a reason. They’re suitable for wear all year long! While I realize they are not the most exciting items to pick out, you will get your money’s worth and you’ll thank me later. I am taking full advantage of the opportunity to diversify my top assortment. Stick to neutrals and you’ll have no regrets.

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OTS Romper | Embroidered Dress | Lace Dress | Foot Bracelet | Vegan Leather Hat | Blush Top | Mirrored Sunnies

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Crafted out of a fine knit nylon blend, this pretty little thing can go casual or dressy thanks to its decorative sheen. We had tickets to an afternoon concert in Berkeley, so I went the casual route and paired this pink striped sweater with distressed denim. Who would have thought that intentional tears in your jeans would be considered a fashion statement?! Aside from being very stylish, swapping out regular denim for distressed denim is one of the easiest ways to add flair to your ensemble. Anyway, although flats would have been totally appropriate, skinny jeans on a curvy five foot frame are not very forgiving. I gave myself a boost with platform clogs and accessorized with blue flash lens sunglasses and a wad of bubble gum!

About the platform clogs…I have had many people ask me if I can actually walk in these shoes. The answer is YES. In fact, I routinely walk the streets of San Francisco in these kicks, but suggest a practice spin before tackling the hills. Although five inches high, the platform construction provides support along the entire length of your foot – alleviating soreness in the balls of your feet (hallelluyah). Aside from the comfort level, they are only $35 at Forever 21 and also available in black suede. Keep calm and clog on!

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Sweater | Jeans (similar) | Clogs | Purse | Sunglasses (Current Clothing) | Earrings

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Believe me when I say, horizontal stripes do not have to be boring…it will just require you to do a little bit of thinking outside of the box! For example, during my initial outfit planning session with this striped top, from PinkBlush Boutique, black denim seemed like an obvious match. While I always planned on mixing prints by incorporating a leopard print scarf, when I tried on the top with black pants, one word came to mind: MEH. Considering it is my job to provide y’all with quality “fashspiration,” outfit option number one was not going to cut it. Despite the casual nature of the top, it became quite obvious to pair it with black over-the-knee boots instead. Voila! Just like that the top went from good to great.

Playing off of the suede pockets, I looped a camel and black infinity scarf around my neck to tie in all of the neutral hues. I accessorized further toping the shirt with a fringe cardigan vest, tassel earrings, and oversized black mirrored sunnies. Completing the look with some drama, I threw my hair in a sock-bun and painted on a bright red lip. Now that is what I call horizontal stripes with a twist! Keep this post and PinkBlush in mind the next time you’re surfing the web for trendy boutiques online, or cute dresses for women.

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How about this outfit for under $100?! No matter near or far from San Francisco, this dress is perfect for you! Its draped cut makes it suitable for all body types and it is a great layering piece. Being in Cali, I was able to get away with bare legs, but it is the perfect length to wear over some printed leggings if you’re in a cooler climate. Anyway, I added some glam to this rather simple dress by pairing it with a paisley navy blue scarf and high heeled knee-high taupe boots (only $40 and available in black too!). I turned it up a notch with my gold and blue Ray-Ban mirrored sunglasses, and further accessorized with a glitzy watch, gold bangles and a statement ring.

As the sun started to go down, I put on a white blazer for added warmth and a floppy felt hat. See how easy it was to change the look and feel of this dress with just a jacket and hat? Imagine all you could do with the accessories already in your closet!

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