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,

(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)

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,

Hello hello, my stylish peeps! I have returned with an inspired post. I've been a long time subscriber to blogger, Megan Runion and if it's one color this lady loves, it's definitely Blush/Pastel Pink. Not many people can pull off a full monochromatic blush look, but Megan kills it! I highly recommend you guys subscribe to her blog.

xx,

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Welcome back to another Fabulous Finds Friday! Thank Goodness It's Friday! 

Today, I wanted to share my new CK jeans! 

I found this pair of straight leg jeans at my local Plato's Closet with the intention of finding a pair of black denim skinnies. For my readers outside of the U.S....it's a thrift store that sells gently used clothing from the latest brands like DKNY, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Miss Me, Brandy Melville, Forever21, etc. 

I immediately snatched this steal from the rack when I realized that not only was it NWT, but the store was selling them for $12!!! I'd be crazy for leaving them there! Honestly all I have to do is alter the area around my thighs (SURPRISINGLY....cause Thunder + Lightning are no joke) and my waist for a better fit. They have a lot of stretch in them so if my legs do get any thicker, it's all good. Soon, I'll be catwalking down the street in my new Calvin blues. Part of me wants to be like everyone else cliche and wear a CK sports bra with my new jeans....but nah. Instead, I think I'll stick to a plain white tee or a super cute boho or minimal top partially tucked in the front to show off one of my vintage belts. 

I can't stress enough how wonderful thrifting is! You'll be extremely surprised at what someone the same size as you will get rid of. I once found a Michael Kors circle skirt at my local Goodwill back in Nashville, but unfortunately it was too big and at the time I didn't know how to alter clothes so I left it for the next girl to find. Was I sad? UH YEAH. But whoever scored that luxury of a skirt is giving it the justice it deserves.

Now of course you're supposed to wash your items once you come home for sanitary reasons, but other than that it's not gross like everyone says it is. I mean where else are you going to find vintage or one of a kind pieces??? Exactly. Celebrities always find themselves in the 'Who Wore It Best' article in a magazine because someone else adored that same dress, too. You never know what you'll find, and if this post hasn't convinced you otherwise....stick around for the next Fabulous Find post.

How do you feel about this new series? Yay or Meh...? Have I convinced you to go thrifting yet? Any ideas on how I should style #MyCalvins? ;)

Thanks for Reading!

xx,