Borrowing From the Guys: Bermuda Shorts

bebe tunic - similar here, Gap denim button down - similar here, Faded Glory shorts - similar here, Aldo iPad carrier, bebe watch -similar here, converse low tops

I love looks that border the line between feminine and masculine. With this look I started with these basic black bermuda shorts. Personally I've had a love hate relationship with shorts like these, at times I think that they're super cute but if they're not the right cut than it just doesn't flatter my figure all that well. Since these shorts are fitted they look fantastic with a flowy top. Here I've tucked the top in a bit creating a slight disheveled look. Continuing with this more masculine theme I added some chucks to the look and a denim button down. I toned the look down with this clutch and red and pink lip. The look is simple and casual but can be dressed up with a pair of heels and the denim button down can be switched out with a blazer.

Hope you like it and as always thanks for reading!

xxAlli

Muted Tones & Metallic Accents

Hello and happy Monday!! Hope you enjoyed your weekend!!

Have you noticed anything different?!

Surprise! I took the time to sit down and straighten my hair! I haven't touched my straightener in ages and decided to do something different before I get my haircut this weekend. It's always so time consuming with how tight my curls are but it's nice to switch things up form time to time.

 Superdry top - similar styles here and here, bebe watch, bebe cuff - similar here, Aldo bag - similar here, Call It Spring heels

Today I'm bringing to you a casual look that I dressed up with heeled booties, but you can pair it with flats to make it a bit more dressed down. I haven't worn this top in ages and since winter is finally upon us I thought it would be a great time to break it out. I am in love with button downs, and this one has a double lace up back so you can make it fit as tight or as loose as you want! Plus I am in love with this shade of green! 

I don't know about you, but sometimes I want to take the time to dress up without getting too fancy and I find a look like this does the job. The accessories really take this look to another level, the metallic details in my watch, cuff, and clutch add some shine to a more basic look. It's always nice to have a little sparkle :)

As always, thanks for reading!

xxAlli

Little Black Dress

bebe faux leather jacket, bebe knit dress, uniqlo tights, H&M cheetah print heels - seen here, bebe watch

Hello hello! I hope you're all doing well! This week's post is inspired by the little black dress. I actually wore this look both to work and an alumni dinner that I had last week (I got to see all of my amazing brothers from Delta Sigma Pi Rho Tau Chapter!!) Little black dresses are great for all occasions and can be dressed up and down to suit your needs. In this instance I took a sleeveless knit dress and paired it with a faux leather jacket. This jacket is light enough to wear indoors and slip under a thick coat without you having to worry about getting hot and having to carry it around halfway through the night. I love the detail in this jacket, it has a mock neck along with a geometric mesh inset (you can get a really good look at it in the first photo). I added a pair of tights to keep me warm, but I chose an opaque pair because I didn't want to be dressed in solid black from head to toe. I added some detail into this look with the accessories: I wore my cheetah print heels from H&M as well as my gold watch from bebe because the colors really pop against the black without being too overwhelming.

I hope you liked this post! Tell me all about your favorite little black dress and how you like to wear it in the comments below!!

xxAlli