The Caribbean Rose

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I don't know about you, but I'm ready for Fall. You know it's almost Autumn when you look down in your shopping cart, and you have nothing but sweaters, booties, hot choco and a box of tea (or 5....), and red/orange/golden room decor......c'mon guys, you know I have no remorse whatsoever. #NoF*cksWereGiven

Like any other girl, I'm ready for the fall fashion! Especially since the 60s and 70s is trending to the max for AW16 and y'all know (read the bio?) those are my fave decades.......as far as the fashion goes. *clears throat*

Lola Shoetique has always (and forever will be...) been on point every season since I first discovered their IG account about two years ago. And you sure as hell can't hate on those prices! I'm definitely obsessed with #3, #8 and #10. 

So tell me...what are your favorite shoes from the wishlist or on the site? How would you style them? What are you most exited for the upcoming season? I'm just waiting for the next quarter to start and for AHS6 to come out....Le Struggle! (>_<) 

Thanks for reading, good lookin'! ;)

xx,

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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

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,

Dress c/o eShakti (similar) | Bag | Heels | similar Hat | similar Rings | 

So, I recently found these month old photos and realized that I had never published this post, which blew my mind because normally I'm not that forgetful. You can tell these photos are old anyways because my lips were still in it's healing stage from the reaction I had (more about it here) and if you follow me on Instagram AND Snapchat (@afabuloushippie), you know I recently had another haircut! This might be my 3rd time doing this style, but I've been really obsessed with the 60s and 70s lately and two of the current hair trends: Long Bobs and Bangs. I can't wait to wear my new do big and wavy, with the help of Bantu Knots. ;)

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for more posts coming soon! Subscribe via Bloglovin' and email to stay up to date on the latest. :*

Has anyone else been switching their hair up lately? Did your style change with the season, too?

xx,

Jacket | Dress | similar Hat | Shoes (in black) | Sunglasses | love this Bag

Instead of heading to the usual location, me and my sister and her friends really wanted to go to Centennial Park just to get out of spending their Spring Break at home. Well, I had already planned on doing a shoot so I was cool with that. I had my pictures taken, enjoyed a large order of garlic fries from Googie Burger, chatted and posed with friendly strangers and even took a selfie with Mr. Officer Dude. I'm sure you can tell I enjoyed myself that day. When I go back, I will be riding that ferris wheel. It's required.

I highly recommend you guys find a basic shirtdress made of soft, airy linen or cotton because it's so comfy to wear no matter what you're doing and oh em gee, the many ways you can style it. You can definitely wear this piece to work, brunch, or on date night. You could add a moto jacket, like I did, or just an oversized boyfriend cardigan. Hell, wear it like a skirt and put a cute blouse on top of it. The possibilities are endless with a shirtdress like the one I'm wearing. 

How do you feel about shirtdresses? I'm sold. I might order one in an actual color next time. I'm so addicted to the achromatic palette for Spring for some odd reason. I think the minimalist in me is trying to take over. ( ._.)

xx,