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Orange is the New Black

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Happy October, guys! I wore this look out to Mercy Wine Bar in Addison with Prashi (the boyfriend) on a Friday night and I felt so girly. This ribbed racerback tank is kind of long, so I created a side tie for the illusion of a crop top. The bottoms I’m wearing are actually size M pajama bottoms. My big sis was getting ready to toss them out and I knew they’d look SO cute high waisted and whad’ya know? They turned out to be the perfect length with some black chunky heels!

This tank is one of two items in my entire closet that is orange, but I’m not quite convinced that orange is the new black. However, OITNB on Netflix is so good! I recently finished all 5 seasons available on Netflix and Poussey Washington is my favorite character. I don’t want to ruin it for others, so that’s about all I can say. It’s so good and I probably cried a dozen times throughout the last couple seasons. I just get so emotionally invested with characters! What’s on your Netflix queue?

XO, Vivian

Tank – BCBG Maxazria (similar)
Bottoms – Betsey Johnson (similar and similar)
Clutch – Louis Vuitton
Watch – Kapten & Son
Earrings – Forever 21 (similar)
Bracelet – Banana Republic (similar)
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Cable Knit

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Hope your Monday is off to a great start! How was your weekend? Me and Tito (dog) made the 6.5 hour drive from Kingsville to Dallas to see Prashi and Peewee (dog) for the weekend. The drive is BRUTAL, especially when it’s done within the same weekend, but that’s long distance for ya! I have essays and exams galore for the next month before things slow down a tad just in time for Halloween and that’ll be the next time I see the boyfriend. Kicking it into high gear until then!

This cable knit has been in my closet for quite some time now, about 3 years (I’m a bit of a hoarder, but working on it!). It is so thick and really meant to keep you warm, which it does, but since it’s so chunky it can also make you look like you’re hiding a lot underneath.  For that very reason, I paired it with some shorts. My inherently skinny legs really seemed to balance out the big sweater on top, and voila! Casual looks are my real life, and this look was perfect for a little brunch and errand-running.

XO, Vivian

Sweater – H&M
Shorts – H&M (similar)
Belt – Target
Booties – Arizona / JCP
Handbag – Louis Vuitton (similar)
Watch – Kapten & Son
Sunnies – Kenneth Cole Reaction / TJMaxx (similar)
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Summer’s Last Swim

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It’s the first day of fall!!! I’d be sad, but I know the heat is going to linger a while longer in Texas. Summer is my favorite time of the year even though Texas is HOT. With being in school all summer and only having a 13-day break before the fall semester, I really didn’t spend as much time in the water as I would’ve liked. There’s always next summer, right? With that being said, finding a cute swimmy can have its challenges. I liked to shop Victoria’s Secret swim collection, but now that their swim line is discontinued, I’ve had to look else where. Luckily, I grabbed I a few pieces that were on super sale before they completely sold out!

I’d say I’m a girly girl and these ruffles and floral pattern were perfect for the feminine look I was going for. Because these VS swim pieces are separates, they can go with a variety of other tops and bottoms. The floral front-closure top has bits of lavender, mint, blush, and burgundy colors and would have paired well with any of those, but the blush bottom complimented the top pretty well in this case!

With fall already here and winter fast approaching, there are SO many swim sales going on. Now is the best time to stock up on swim wear, especially if summer comes to your state early the way it does in Texas. I’m linking some separates that are similar and budget friendly. Hope you’re enjoying the first weekend of fall!

XO, Vivian

This set: top and bottom – peachy paisley set, but also comes in a smokin’ black!
This set: top and bottom – the florals on these pieces are so pretty and also come in a few different colors
The style of this top is nearly identical to the one I’m wearing and would look great with this bottom!
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Joggers, No Jogging

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Happy Monday, friends! How was your weekend? I had my first margarita ever, which was pretty tasty, and then I took the party on over to the movie theater to watch IT. It was so good! I never saw the original, but if you like scary movies, I know you’ll enjoy it.

I wore this dressed down look out to breakfast with a friend and for some reason, even though I wear workout leggings to class almost every day, I felt more sporty than usual in these joggers. They kind of give off a vibe that says, “I’m trying to look put together but not that much,” which is totally me most mornings! This top is pretty cool ya’ll. It’s asymmetrical with the ties on the side of the shirt that can be left hanging down, tied to the side, tied in the front, or tied in the back for a crop top style. It’s that versatile(!) but I decided to tie it in the front. Unfortunately the top is an old one, so I linked similar asymmetrical ones that can be tied similarly. Also, I did an entire post earlier on how to keep clean shoes, and here I am wearing the same pair again because I like them that much. White shoes are an easy pairing for a lot of looks and I think everyone needs a pair of white sneaks. They match with nearly everything and are easy to walk in so it’s a win-win! Hope your week is off to a great start!

XO, Vivian

Top – BCBG Maxazria (similar and similar)
Joggers – Urban Outfitters (similar and similar)
Shoes – Guess (similar and popular)
Crossbody – Kate Spade (similar)
Watch – Marc Jacobs (similar and scalloped)
Sunnies – Prada (similar)
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Paperbag Shorts

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You always think you know everything about yourself, until you don’t. In this case, I had yet to own anything in an olive color for fear of looking like I belonged in the army (it’s pretty obvious I’m not in the army, but someone might get confused with these big biceps of mine!). Well, these paper bag style shorts were too cute to pass up on! I’ve seen them in so many different colors, but it seems to me that the pleats and bow details of these shorts were more visible in a lighter color like this olive versus black for example. With this shade of green appearing a little more masculine, I opted for a neutral tank with a beaded neckline of alternating pearls and rhinestones for a softer look. The tank is a little low and I could’ve added a necklace, but the details on the neckline are pretty enough as is! This look was shot in the hot Texas summer, but as a transition into fall, I can totally see myself rocking these shorts in this neutral sweater and these booties. What are your favorite olive colored pieces in your wardrobe?

XO, Vivian

Tank – Bebe (similar)
Shorts – Abercrombie (similar)
Crossbody – Kate Spade (similar)
Watch – Kapten & Son
Bracelet – Kendra Scott
Sunnies – Gucci (similar and similar)
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Twist Back

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End of season sales are the best thing to happen to women. If you’re anything like me, you probably purchase a few items that you can’t wear till the following year so it just sits in your closet with tags on until the new season rolls around. Sorry, I might just be talking about myself at this point haha. Point is, that’s exactly what happened to me with this H&M top. This top was an absolute steal at $12 and I couldn’t pass up on such a cute twisted back! I’m already looking forward to this year’s end of summer sales. What are you hoping to find at a bargain price?

XO, Vivian

Top – H&M (similar and cute)
Jeans – Abercrombie
Wedges – Steve Madden (similar)
Crossbody – Louis Vuitton
Watch – Kapten & Son
Earrings – Thalia Sodi for Macy’s (similar)
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Pink Princess Party

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My niece’s first birthday party was a beautiful success! Classes were cancelled for 3 days since Hurricane Harvey posed a threat to the area I’m located. This gave me a chance to escape to my home town and help my sister decorate. Let’s just say she couldn’t have done it without me (ok ok she probably could have). I was so excited to put up pink and white decorations and make everything look princess worthy.  I have 5 nieces and nephews but this niece is special because I was present the day of her birth. I held her tiny little body in my arms just a couple hours after she was born and now here I am celebrating her first year of life!

The party was initially a Mexican Fiesta theme with bold colors and I was stressing over what to wear. Later, I get an update that the party theme changed to Pink Princess and I had a sigh of relief. There just so happens to be an excess of pink in my closet and I think this pink ruffle top makes me look like a responsible aunt. These white jeans were sooo stretchy and allowed me to bend down to pick up my niece and also eat all the birthday cake I wanted. Hope ya’ll enjoy this girly look!

XO, Vivian

Top – Bebe (similar)
Jeans – Abercrombie & Fitch (similar)
Sandals – Steve Madden (similar)
Handbag – Louis Vuitton (similar)
Necklace – Tiffany & Co.
Bracelets – Banana Republic (similar), Kendra Scott
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