Dare to Bare

Still don’t know what to wear on your hot date for Valentine’s Day? Well here’s some inspiration! I found three shoulder baring tops that add the perfect touch of sexy. Tops that show of your shoulders can be fun and flirty, which is why these tops are an ideal fit for Valentine’s Day!

Top #1: American Apparel “Choker Top“ 

Top #2: Missguided “Long Sleeve Jersey Top”

Top #3: Fashion Nova “Mackenzie Top”

These tops are perfect for date night. Wear them with jeans and heels for a more casual look. Or dress them up with a sleek pair of trousers, a midi or leather skirt, along with a killer pair of heels and a red hot lip to make things more interesting! (In the photos I paired each top with the bottoms from my “Oh So Tight Set” by Naked Wardrobe and I’m wearing Mac Cosmetics “Ruby Woo” lipstick).

Hope everyone enjoys their Valentine’s Day! xo

Fashion Remix: One Skirt, Three Looks

Do you ever look in your closet and realize you’ve worn a certain piece only once or twice? Story of my life! As I was looking for an outfit the other day, it striked me that I have so many versatile pieces that I’ve only worn once. I hadn’t taken advantage of the fact I could create so many different looks around certain pieces. Therefore, I decided to challenge myself for now on, by seeing how many different looks for different occasions I could create using one of the pieces in my closet. For my first challenge I choose my faux leather midi skirt by Necessary Objects that I purchased at Century21 Department Stores. I created three different looks for three different agendas. Take a look!

1. Running Errands: I put together this comfy outfit which is ideal for any day time activities. Who said you can’t look cute while running some errands?! So for this first look, I paired the skirt with a graphic sweatshirt and my white converses creating a comfy and stylish look.

Sweatshirt: Forever21 // Skirt: Century21 Department Stores // Sneakers: Converses

2. Dinner Date: Whether you’re going on a hot date or just dinner and cocktails with the gals, this outfit would be great. I paired the skirt with a black (going for that all black errthing look) tank top which had a cool neckline, keeping things interesting. I added a silver statement necklace and wore laced up wedges to give this look a bit of an edge.

Top: Forever21 // Necklace: Forever21 // Skirt: Century21 Department Stores

 3. Night Out: Throw on a little crop top, some chunky gold bling, and some sexy strappy heels and voila!…You have yourself a perfect outfit for the party scene!

Crop top: Cotton On // Necklace: Century21 Department Stores // Bracelet: Forever21 // Skirt: Century21 Department Stores // Shoes: Call It Spring

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you guys enjoyed this edition of “Fashion Remix” there will be more to come!

xo!

Fevrie Dress Review

We all love a good LBD, but let’s face it sometimes it can get a little boring. A girl needs to switch it up sometimes! I’m always on the hunt for a good dress, that way, I’m ready for any occasion whether it be a Holiday party, hot date, or a night out with the gals. I am obsessed with midi dresses at the moment. So when I seen this little hot number on fevrie.com, I knew it would be a perfect addition to my dress collection!

Dress: c/0 Fevrie (here) // Shoes: Unlisted by Kenneth Cole //Necklace: Forever21

This dress was just perfect! The cut out on the sides and the deep v-neck gives the dress a sexy touch, while the length still keeps it classy. It doesn’t end there! Even the back of the dress kept things interesting, as it gives the illusion that you’re wearing a two piece. I even like the visible dark trimmed zipper down the back. I thought that small detail gave the dress a little bit of an edge. Since the dress itself is such a statement piece on it’s own, I chose to keep everything else simple. I paired the dress with nude pumps that matched my neutral toned makeup and added a small silver necklace that was perfect for the neck line. This dress is ideal for a night out and with New Years right around the corner you’ll have the perfect excuse to rock this dress and turn some heads!

If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect New Years outfit or just looking for some new looks to add to your closet make sure to check out Fevrie.com and use my discount code “styledose” for 40% off your purchase! (Valid through January 31st)

xo!

Miami Diaries

Ready for it or not, summer has come to an end…(sad times). After weeping about the fact summer has ended, I decided that I was going to end my summer with a bang in one of my favorite destinations, Miami! It was the perfect scene for labor day weekend as I enjoyed my last days of summer.

I didn’t get a chance to photograph as much as I wanted to since time really does fly when you’re having fun but any who, here is a look at my Miami style:

Bienvenidos a Miami!

What a beautiful view!

Swimwear is a must for South Beach! Take a look at some of my options:

Swim suit: Nasty Gal // Kimono: Forever21 // Shorts: Forever21

Swim suit: Nasty Gal // Kimono: Forever21

 Swim suit: Ralph Lauren at Macy’s // Pants: Forever21 // Sunglasses: Forever21

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Here are some of my OOTD:

Dress: Love Culture

Jumpsuit: Forever21

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 Thanks for stopping by! xo

Heels and Camo Combo

Camouflage always seems to find its way back into our closets. I personally love the whole camo vibe, from the army prints to the hunter greens. When you think camouflage “tomboy or “casual” might come to mind, but with all the fun styles that incorporate the camo print, you can easily take that look from day to night!

I bought a pair of army printed joggers not too long ago and the first time I wore them I kept it more on the casual side. However, last Thursday I was going out for a ladies night and was trying to decide on what to wear. I didn’t want to get all dressed up, but didn’t want to be too casual…I needed something in between. So with the whole sweatpants and heels trend going on, I was inspired to pull a look together with my camo joggers for my Thursday night out. Keep scrolling to see how I styled my army joggers!

Body Shirt: (old staple piece in my closet) // Jogger Pants: Love Culture // Shoes: Target // Necklace: Mad Rag

I decided to keep it a bit simple, so I paired the army joggers with a basic black t-shirt. To keep the outfit from looking too casual and give it a flirty touch, I chose to wear my black caged heels. I accessorized with a chunky gold necklace and kept it on the dark side with my lipstick choice and went for big hair to finish off my look.

A look at Hair & Makeup:

Hope you enjoyed this post! xo.

Holy Chic

“Holy Chic”…how awesome is that phrase?! There’s only one thing that can make it better, having it printed on a cozy sweater! A black sweater is always an essential for the cold weather, and I thought having a cute phrase on it would make an outfit a little more fun and interesting. I scored this cute sweater at Forever21, they always have the cutest things!

Sweater: Forever21 // Pants: Love Culture // Boots: H&M

I decided to pair the sweater with my burgundy waxed pants, instead of going with black or regular jeans to make the outfit stand out more. My black booties worked perfectly to pull the whole look together, as it helped make the black sweater pop more against the burgundy pants. To dress up my outfit just a tad bit, I went ahead and threw on my black and gold chunky necklace. For the final touches, I opted for a dark burgundy lip to compliment my pants and went with a chic braided updo.

Here’s a closer look at my hair:

Thanks for stopping by loves! xo.

Little Black Dress

“The little black dress” every girl knows it’s a necessity! It’s the dress that serves a thousand purposes, when in doubt always go for your LBD! It’s a classic so you never have to worry about not being fashionable, along with always having the option of keeping it simple or pushing the limits. It’s the dress that keeps you feeling confident, so even if you’re someone who swears off dieting and indulges in your guilty pleasures every now and then, have no fear the LBD is here to save the day! With the abundance of black dresses out there, you are bound to find the perfect LBD that flatters you. (I promise!)

So with Valentine’s Day sneaking up on us, I thought this was perfect timing for this post. I know what you’re probably thinking “isn’t red or pink more suitable for the occasion?” One might think so, but thats not necessarily the case for everyone. This is for my ladies who prefer the “all black everything” look and are not fans of bold colors like red or the femininity of pink. And that’s just fine! Like I mentioned earlier the LBD works for any occasion. Take a look at my LBD option for the day of love (aka Valentine’s Day):

Dress: American Apparel (here) // Belt: Love Culture (similar and here) // Shoes: Target // Lipstick: Ruby Woo by MAC

I wanted to go for a “va va voom” kind of look. After all, it is for Valentine’s Day so why not throw our significant other a bone and give them a little eye candy (wink). I thought this American Apparel dress was the perfect dose of sexy with its deep v-neck cut, while the length kept it looking classy! I added my gold chain front belt to accentuate my waist a little more, and opted for my black caged heels. I decided to throw in a little bit of color, so I went for a red lip (Ruby Woo red to be exact, it’s definitely one of my go to lip colors…you should check it out at your nearest MAC store.) If you’re someone who’s afraid of color this is a perfect way to experiment, go ahead and incorporate some color to your outfit by playing around with some lipstick…baby steps! Who knows, you might actually love it and start working that color into your wardrobe!

Thanks for stopping by loves! xo.

Killer Coat

“Baby, it’s cold outside.” You can sing that again! As the temperature continues to drop, it’s crucial to keep warm when heading out. However, that does not mean you have to sacrifice style for warmth – in this case you can have the cake and eat it too! There are so many options in the outerwear world that will keep you looking fashionable while taking on the cold. Take for example this killer coat I scored for a great price at Forever21:

Coat: Forever21 (similar) // Sweater: Forever21 (here) // Pants: Love Culture (similar) Necklace: Forever21 (similar) Boots: Timberland

The moment I saw this coat, I absolutely fell in love with it! The combination of tweed, faux fur and leather was perfect. The faux fur collar is ideal for keeping you warm when facing the harsh cold wind! Underneath, I wore my “Holy Chic” sweater (my exact thoughts when I first laid eyes on this coat). I chose to wear my coated black pants, and I must say I’m happy I did as it made the faux leather sleeves on the coat stand out more. With all the snow on the ground, I threw on my Timberland boots (I’m sure glad they made a comeback this year, they really came in handy). I wanted to keep my look somewhat casual, and I think I achieved that by pairing my outfit with the Timberland boots. For the final touches, I added my chunky gold necklace because I love the combination of black and gold and opted for a vampy lip.

Thanks for stopping by…stay warm and fabulous loves! xo.

New Years Eve Festivities!

Yelling HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my lovely readers! Isn’t New Years one of the most festive times of the year?! Personally, it’s one of my favorite holidays. You get to dress up in a fabulous outfit, join the many festivities going on, and last but not least, you get a fresh start not to become a new you…but a better you, as you welcome in a new year.

Every year I throw a New Years Eve party with close friends and family, it’s always an awesome time. My favorite part is the decorating…I love getting creative to achieve that perfect party atmosphere. This year we decided to do a Mardi Gras theme. I absolutely loved the outcome of the party! Here’s a look:

The main table – can’t have a Mardi Gras party without beads and masks! This was probably one of my favorite decoration pieces for the party.

The second table decorated with a Happy New Year table set and colorful glasses ready for the champagne!

The bar area – Cheers to a new year!

The buffet – yum.

Can’t have a party without balloons! Another one of my favorite decorations; Balloons, and lots of them, just makes it feel that much more festive don’t you agree?

And now for my New Years Eve look. I shopped around for something, but there was nothing that caught my eye, and after trying on a few ill-fitting dresses, I threw in the towel. At the end of the day, I didn’t find anything I loved. Which is probably my fault since I waited so last-minute to shop for an outfit. So, I headed to my closet…hoping to pull something together last-minute. Fortunately, I found a little gem in the back of my closet – it was a romper I bought maybe years ago that I never got to wear. (See, I knew I was holding onto it for a reason…haha).

I decided to pair my Rampage romper I purchased a while back at Macy’s with my American Apparel thigh highs and black suede wedges. You have to love a pair of thigh highs, it adds a trendy touch while keeping those legs warm! The romper had a very low-cut v-neck and since it was a family affair, I  covered up the ta-tas with a laced trimmed bandeau. I wore an orange lip (Covergirl’s blastflipstick in 840 stunner) to bring out the orange beading on the romper’s midsection. I styled my hair with a 1″ curling iron to create loose waves on my long blonde locks. And there you have it…I was feeling fabulous and fierce to bring in 2014!

Hope everyone enjoyed their Holidays! Hoping this year has nothing but awesome-ness in store for us all!!! xo.

Golden Girl

Are you still searching for that perfect holiday outfit? Well then, it’s a good thing you decided to pay Style_Dose a visit! Today’s post will hopefully inspire some holiday worthy outfits. I, myself was actually looking for some holiday outfit inspiration when I came across a gold sequin cropped top in my closet. The gold and sequin combination had holiday written all over it! So the star of today’s post will be…yup, you guessed it! – That little gold sequin cropped top. I put together two different looks with this one top, hope you guys like it!

Note: All the pieces I am wearing are all older. However, I did my best to find similar pieces for you guys! Keep reading to get the details!

OUTFIT #1

Top: Joyce Leslie (similar one here) // Pants: Rampage at Macy’s (similar ones here) // Shoes: Easy Pickins (similar ones here)

OUTFIT #2

Skirt: BCBG (similar one here and here) // Thigh High Socks: American Apparel (here) // Watch: Michael Kors

I had forgotten all about this little gold top – isn’t it the best when you find hidden treasures in your closet?! For outfit number one I went for a more simple look, pairing the top with my black high waisted pants. I felt like the shirt made a statement all on it’s own so pairing it with simple black pants would still make the outfit stand out. As for outfit number two I wanted to go for a more trendy and flirty look. I decided to pair the top with my black body-con skirt that I hiked up a bit in order to rock my thigh high socks. I thought the thigh high socks made the outfit look a bit more trendy.

Now here are some close ups of my hair and makeup:

Hope you guys find some inspiration from my post. Happy Holidays! xo.