Last Minute Easter Outfit Ideas

This month has gone by so fast, I feel like it barely even happened at all! Like I seriously cannot believe that tomorrow is already Easter! And with Easter, comes the traditional family brunch, in which there is always some sense of a need to dress up. So if you're feeling the pressure to find then perfect last minute Easter outfit, stop stressing, because I've got you covered. I thought I would share some Easter Outfit ideas with you in hopes of not only helping you find the perfect brunch attire, but also to help myself decide what to wear, because yes, I still have absolutely no idea!   

Of all holidays, I find Easter to be the one that calls for exceptionally dressy outfits. I don't know if this is true for everyone, but for me at least, I always feel the need to dress up for Easter, even more so than I do on Christmas, or Thanksgiving. For me, I always consider it the day in which I finally get to put on that fancy dress that I've been dying to wear all winter, but couldn't because it was just too dang cold. A dress is not necessarily a requirement for Easter, I just usually tend to go in that direction.

Since it is obviously too late to order any of these dresses online and have them in your possession by tomorrow, you can use this as more of an outline. Perhaps you will have similar outfits in your wardrobe already, or perhaps you have some time for a last minute trip to the mall today. Regardless of how, or where you find your perfect Easter outfit, I hope this will at least help you a little bit, if you have absolutely no idea where to even begin, when putting your outfit together for tomorrows festivities. With that being said, here are some of my last minute Easter outfit ideas! I hope you enjoy!
XOXO Stacey Ann

Forever 21

Sweetheart Floral Dress

$19.80

Windsor 

Ivory/Turquoise Floral Dress

$40 

ASOS

Skater Dress

$42

Wet Seal

Illusion Waist Crochet Dress

$25

 More Outfit Ideas:

Outfit #1

Dorothy Perkins 

Blush Lace Peplum Top

$44

Paired With

Shop Ruche

First Spring Pleated Skirt

$35

Outfit #2

Mod Cloth

Bead and Breakfast Top

$50

Paired With 

Windsor

Black Basic Skater Skirt

$25

Edgy and Trendy: Studs & Spikes

Recently I have been seeing a lot more of the studs and spikes trend; both in stores, and in my own closet. What can I say, I am absolutely in love with it! It's both chic & edgy, while at the same time, wearing it makes me feel both, more daring, and more badass. I know it might sound silly, but honestly that's what I love about fashion; it has the ability to completely change the way you feel, and think about yourself. 

As many of you may have been able to tell from my most recent post, in which I showed pictures of my purchases from Forever 21, I somehow managed to purchase pieces in which nearly every single one had either studs or spikes on it, which is definitely saying something about my love for this trend. Not to mention that I already owned a few other pieces that sport this particular style, even before my recent shopping excursion, and I definitely plan on purchasing many more pieces with studs and spikes in the coming months. So yeah, I guess you could say I'm a tad obsessed! 

Studs and spikes are such a fun and trendy way to add some edginess to an otherwise plain, or girly outfit. I absolutely love finding pieces like a floral dress, or a pair of colored shorts that have stud detailing on them. It's so different, and unexpected, and yet so perfect. 

So if you want to add a touch of edginess to your wardrobe this spring/summer season why not?! Be bold, be daring, go ahead, buy some clothing pieces with studs and spikes, release your inner badass. You know you want too.

XOXO Stacey Ann

Karmaloop

Reverse- The Spiked Floral Dress

$60.00

Metropark USA

Vintage Havana- Neon Stud Pocket Shorts

$52.00 

Love Culture

Military Stud Blazer

$52.90

Urban Outfitters

Reverse Spiked Flora Bustier Dress

$59.00

More Studs & Spikes (courtesy of tumblr) 

    

Forever 21 Haul

Yesterday well I was down visiting my sister I had a chance to go shopping, and lucky for me her mall has a Forever 21, which unfortunately my mall does not. And since there isn't an actual store where I live, I don't often get the pleasure of being able to try stuff on, and whatnot, so when I do go to an actual store I usually do some serious damage. 

Forever 21 is one of my all time favorite clothing stores, for the simple fact that everything is relatively inexpensive, and they seem to always be very in tune with the current fashion trends. (Although, I may also be a little bias since I used to work there when I lived in California) 

Anyhow, seen as I bought a decent amount of new clothing, I thought it would be fun to share with you guys what I purchased. Hope you enjoy!

XOXO Stacey Ann 

Studded Utility Jacket

$44.80

 Buy it Here

Spiked Ombré Pullover 

$22.80

Buy it Here

Tie-Dye Tee 

$14.80

Buy it Here

Blot Studded Camo Muscle Tee

$17.80

Buy it Here

Striped Tie-Dye Leggings

$13.80

Buy Them Here

Spring Break Essentials

Although it is currently twenty degrees and snowing where I live, I am in fact on Spring break. And unfortunately for me I will not be spending my break anywhere warm this year, but that doesn't mean that I can't still dream of what I would be wearing if I was someplace with more spring appropriate weather.

With that being said, I thought I would put together a list of a few 'Spring Break Essentials' for those of you lucky enough to live somewhere warm, or for those of you planning to travel somewhere warm during your break. And if you're like me, and have to spend your spend your break indoors, sipping hot coco, and watching Netflix, then you can just take it as more of a late spring/summer essentials list.

 A Bandeau Bathing Suit:

Victorias Secret 
Very Sexy Bandeau Top & Ruched Side Bikini Bottom
$62.50 & $34.50

Sunglasses:

Urban Outfitters 
UO Love Lace Sunglasses
$18.00

High Wasted Shorts:

River Island 

Acid Wash High Wasted Denim Shorts
$50.00

Crop Top Tee:

Brandy Melville
Dorothy Top
$15.00

Floral Dress:

American Apparel 
California Select Original Cut-Out School Girl Dress
$55.00

Sandals:

Heels.com (Steve Madden) 
Suttle- Black Multi
$65.00

*You can find less expensive alternatives to the pieces I have listed, at almost any store. These are just examples to give you a general idea.

Cheers to warmer weather (asap!) and Spring Break!!
XOXO StaceyAnn  

Emerald Elegance

With St. Patricks day coming up this weekend, there couldn't be a better time to embrace one of this years hottest colors; Emerald. Although Emerald is a color that has always been worn on Saint Patricks Day, it usually makes it's way back into your closet once March 17th has passed, and doesn't reappear until the next year. This year however, when you pull out your finest emerald pieces, you may want to rethink putting them back, and consider keeping them out of hiding.

 Emerald was chosen as 2013s color of the year, by Pantone Inc. who claim to be "the authority on color, and provider of color systems, and leading technology for accurate communication of color." Needless to say the color Emerald has been seen as a statement color everywhere this year; from the runways, to the red carpets, to even in the movies! (Oz the Great and Powerful) 

Emerald looks great on practically every skin tone, which means who ever you are you are pretty much guaranteed to look amazing while wearing it. It is also a very versatile color and can be worn in so many different ways. You could wear it as a statement piece; Emerald colored pants, shirt, or dress. You could wear it as a bit more subtle part of your outfit; Emerald colored shoes, purse, or accessories. Or you could even rock this color trend in the most sublet way possible, on your nails. With so many different ways to rock this color, why not go ahead and add a bit more of it into your wardrobe this year? 

So this Monday after Saint Patricks day has come and gone, go ahead, continue to wear those Emerald greens. Just as long as it's not in the form of your 'Kiss me I'm Irish' t-shirt, that one you can definitely put back into your closet until next year. 

XOXO StaceyAnn

Love Culture Lovin'

When it comes to online shopping I generally go for the same few stores, but recently I discovered a new one that I have completely fallen in love with. Love Culture. For all of you out there who like me, absolutely love finding new (affordable), online stores to shop at, this store is perfect! I don't know how I didn't discover it sooner, because it's seriously amazing. I cannot get enough of their clothing! It's so on point with my style, and pretty affordable too. Trendy, and inexpensive, I mean what can get better than that?! 

I wanted to share with you guys one of my favorite outfits that I found while browsing their site. Not that I didn't love pretty much everything (because I did), but this outfit in particular really caught my eye. I just love it so so much! It incorporates so many of this seasons trends (black&white, leather, a pop of color), while at the same time being 'simple' enough that almost anyone could wear this anywhere/anytime, and look amazing!

Links to

This outfit: Studded Faux Leather Vest

&

The Website: Love Culture

Now I'm sure some of you already knew of, or have shopped at Love Culture before, but I wanted to share this for those of you who hadn't. So if you've never checked out there website before, you definitely should! Trust me, it's worth some time browsing. 

Love Culture is Definitely my newest clothing obsession, and although my bank account may not be happy about this recent discovery, I know I sure am. :)  

XOXO StaceyAnn

Outfit of the Day

OOTD: March 6th 2013 

Tank Top: Sadie Indian Skull Tank from Brandy Melville 

Get them here: Brandy Melville

Leggings: Leather Leggings from Forever 21

No longer in Stock, but get similar ones here: Forever 21 

Vest: Denim Vest

Thrifted from Ragstock  

Boots: Black Combat Boots from Make Me Chic

No longer in Stock, but get similar ones here: makemechic.com

Bracelet: White Pyramid Hinge Bracelet from Forever 21

No Longer in Stock, but get Similar one here: Forever 21

Bracelet: Blue Beaded Friendship Bracelet

Gifted to me

Ring: Double Circle Ring From Brandy Melville

Get it here: Brandy Melville

Black & White and Worn All Over

Spring is usually the time of year for bright colors, florals patterns, and all the lace you can handle. And although this may still be true, there is a new trend sweeping the fashion world this spring. The pairing of Black and White. It's been seen everywhere, from the runway, to the red carpet, and even on the streets. This unusual springtime color combo has spread like wildfire, throughout the entire fashion industry. So since the best way to beat them, is to join them, I thought I'd do a little research and find some cute Black & White pieces that I think are a perfectly stylish way to wear this seasons hottest trend.

All of the pieces I have shown below are from Forever 21. I personally love doing a lot of my shopping from Forever 21 because their clothing is so affordable, and they're always on top of the latest trends. My personal feeling when it comes to buying really trendy pieces, is the cheaper the better. Since trends come and go, you may not always get much wear out of the trendier pieces you buy, so I like to save my splurging for more staple long lasting pieces that I can have in my wardrobe for years to come.
XOXO StaceyAnn