The Caribbean Rose

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Finals are coming up a week from today, and I gotta tell ya....it sure feels like I never have time for anything. I've said 'f*ck it' to making an effort to looking cute everyday.....that is until I discovered how convenient dresses really are. I mean, think about it....you can just toss on any ol' dress and dash out the door. There's no struggle with finding bottoms to match the pattern and color scheme because your dress IS your outfit. Lately, I've been wearing a lot of dresses (a few on repeat ;) to school and have been dressing them up and down, creating different looks with what I have. I've even paired sneakers with a dress you guys! *dramatic gasp* You know what that means right? ;) I've had a stylish change of heart. More on that coming soon. Here, I have a few faves I found all under $30 on BangGood, and as a college student (and an art major...) I appreciate these low prices. My overall favorite is the chambray shift dress that ties in the front. It's so minimal, chic and I can already think of 4 different ways I could style that dress.

Which one is your favorite? Leave your comments below! Have an awesome day! Stay tuned for more stylish content! Subscribe via bloglovin' and email! Follow me on IG, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and Snapchat! (@afabuloushippie)

xx,

Dress (similar here, here and here) | Flats | Rings (#1 #2 #3) | Sunglasses | Choker | Necklace- Lucky Brand | Chiffon Top- gift | 

Hello hello, you beautiful bunch! Before we talk about this dress, I just wanted to take the time to thank you all for being so patient with me. Now that I have a more time, I can post way more outfit posts! Thank goodness! I have so many creative ideas that I'm ready to bring to life on the blog, and now that I have a much better understanding of my DSLR camera, (shoutout to my photography teacher, Mr. Forest! He is the realest!) I can publish posts more professional looking photos. If you are currently in the market for a high quality camera, I do recommend a Nikon. A lot of photography students with Canon cameras are looking into switching to the dark side, and my teacher said himself that Nikons are kind the best choice for taking photos, unless you need a camera for recording videos. BUT ANYWAYS...

This dress is my everything right now. Not only does it have pockets, it's made of linen, it has a loose fit and it's black! I've been wearing this dress to death! You can just chuck it on and dash out of the door! This just goes back to this post when I talked about why everyone should own a midi dress in the classic hue we all love. I've even had a change of heart recently about dresses/skirts and tennis shoes. Honestly, it depends on what kind of dress I'm wearing and the shoes. Don't worry, we'll discuss that more in the near future. I decided to wear my favorite flats and a light chiffon button up. After reading this post, I was inspired to give layering a try even though it's effing hot as balls here in ATL. And I don't regret it one bit. I'm down and a half with summer time layering. ;)

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for more creative content for you beautiful creatives. :-*

Be safe.

xx,

(in collaboration with BangGood)

Shoes | Watercolor Dress | Lace Top (Love this, this, and this) | Fringe Backpack | Bardot Chambray Dress | Distressed Denim Dress | Star printed Dress (Love these jeans and this two piece set!) | Khaki Skirt | Tribal print Dress | Halter Jumpsuit | Striped Skirt (comes in blue!) | Wide Leg Trousers (for the culottes lovers)

Thanks for reading! As I'm looking at the weather for the rest of the week, all I'm seeing are thunder storms with temperatures barely dipping down the the high 80s. Ugh. What are y'alls forecasts for the week?

How do you plan on dressing for the weather? Just leggings and a t-shirt? I feel you.

xx,

(in collaboration with BangGood)

(in collaboration with Spring)

Cat Eye and Round Sunnies

Cat Eyes | Round Frames

My two favorite sunglass shapes! I love the cat eye's for the days I'm feeling extra fabulous, where as the round sunnies are my everyday pick. The sun is out and shining bright, so it's a requirement that you have nice a pair of sunglasses.

A Backpack or Crossbody

Backpack | Crossbody

Honestly, I think it's way too hot to carry a large satchel and tote bag. Backpacks and crossbodies are the best options for carrying all of your necessities around while you explore flea markets, running errands or really any activity that will require both of your hands. 

Moto/Bomber Jacket

Moto Jacket | Bomber Jacket

If you're scratching your head right now, I understand but hear me out....some buildings keep their AC settings on "BLAST" and although it may be equivalent to an oven outside, the ice cold air can still be unbearable for long periods of time. I always bring my leather jacket with me to school because the classrooms are freezing! This is a stylish way to keep yourself warm while sitting through those long lectures and meetings. 

Hats

Boater Hat | Lemon Baseball Cap

Did you know that you're supposed to protect your hair, too? Yep. Hats are for more than keeping the sun out of your face. Those harsh UV rays can dry your hair out, which could lead to having dry itchy scalp, split ends and breakage. No bueno. I recommend you start wearing a hat as often as possible. For the nautical vibe, I would go with the boater hat. If you're into the laid back look, then baseball cap would definitely be a cute choice for you. Keep those strands strong and healthy! 

Thanks for reading! What are your must have accessories for summer? Any recommendations? Leave your comments at the bottom of this post!

xx,

(in collaboration with Spring)

photographer: Kiah Jefferies (@crazyobsessions 97)

(Details on IG)

Today is the 1st day of summer! Let's celebrate by scarfing down an endless amount of tacos and slushies! Wooooooo!!!! 

It may be too hot for clothes, but it doesn't mean we have to sacrifice style for comfort. This dress from Forever 21 is perfect for the days you spontaneously decide to take a trip to the lake. This soft linen dress could very well be a super cute cover up, but I decided to throw on some shorts underneath instead, and chill in the shade and catch up on some reading on Bloglovin. The winds were so strong, my hat kept blowing off my head (a hat filler would have prevented that...) but it felt so wonderful, flowing through my dress keeping me cool. If I wore polyester, I probably would have passed out, being that this fabric doesn't allow any air flow. 

In order to keep from repeating the same outfits everyday, not only do you have to step out of your comfort zone with current trends, but you have to pay close attention to the material your clothes are made of. Opt for fabrics like anything sheer and made of breathable material, like cotton. Neoprene (aka scuba dresses), Wool, and Polyester are the fabrics you should avoid at all costs anytime it's hotter than 80 degrees. 

As for work, mix and match your button downs with pencil skirts that hit you mid thigh, or wear a light shirtdress. If you wear pants, instead of reaching for closed toed shoes, grab a pair of minimal sandals so you don't burn up. If culottes are your thing (*barf*), you can wear a sleeveless button down/blouse with a pair of mules, loafers or flats. If you can't stand culottes, a pair of knee length shorts (midi shorts? Bermuda shorts?) could be a stylish substitute. 

Thanks for reading! Psst! Today was my 1st day of school at SCAD Atlanta today! I can't wait to post all of my creative adventures while attending this mind blowing art school. My fashion director is the sh*t and I adore his European accent. How many of us can say our major's director is from London? ;) 

#MyDirectorIsBetterThanYours

Happy Summer Solstice! Stay tuned for more fabulous content!

xx,

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photographer: Kiah Jefferies

Dress | Heels | Necklace- Lucky Brand | Sunglasses | Pearls- Kohl's

I had a lot of fun shooting this dress! I call this my Big Bird dress! Hey, who said you couldn't have fun with fashion??? This fabulous number brought back so many memories of me as a kid wearing those super cute frilly costumes for our recitals. I always favored my ballet costumes because they were always big and fluffy or covered in sequins. Well, instead of ballet slippers, I felt that these beige chunky heels would be a stylish replacement. It was nice to let my inner child come out and play. You can't take fashion seriously all the time. Always remember to have fun and wear what you want to wear. I promise you will look your best.

xx,