I love this pleated chiffon dress. Sleeveless, with a pleated skirt and leather belt at the waist it is perfect for the Spring/Summer weather. Knee length and perfect to wear to work or a dinner out.
I added this cute bow pendant necklace to play up the femininity of the dress and to complete the outfit I wore my studded gold flats.

I hope you love it!

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Photo Credit: Melanie Ludlow

My Look: Dress: Forever21 | Necklace: Forever21 | Shoes: Forever21

Summer is around the corner! My favorite part of the warm weather is being able to wear sandals. Living in New England doesn’t allow me to wear sandals year round but I will wear sandals until the first snow fall. In college I always wore my sandals up until November when ultimately my roommate would say “roomie it’s time to put those away!”. 

Here are some of my top finds online from casual to dressy, but all affordable. Which sandal is your favorite?

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Sandals| Deana & Ozzy Double Strap Sandal, $29.00 at Urban Outfitters | Gold Medal Sandal, $49.99 at Modcloth | Studded Ankle Strap Sandals, $49.90 at Zara | Clear Thong Sandals, $12.80 at Forever21 | Clear Strap Colorblocked Sandals, $19.80 at Forever21 | Xhilaration Lavada Slide Sandal, $16.99 at Target

Ombre has taken over this season! These ombre denim shorts with frayed leg openings are definitely going to be one of your favorite denim shorts this season. I kept things simple by pairing them with a sheer blush pink tank with studded straps. The bracelet I picked up on a recent trip to New York and is one of my favorites- the perfect combination of feminine and edgy! To complete the look I wore my spiked flats.

I hope you love it!

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Photo Credit: Melanie Ludlow

My Look: Top: Forever21 | Shorts: Forever21 | Necklace: Forever21 | Bracelet: Laila Rowe | Shoes: Forever21

Maxi skirts are the perfect addition to your Spring wardrobe. Pleated or plain, solid or sheer, you will find one you love! They’re perfect for work or for everyday. If you’re looking for a change to your daily denim wear, mix things up with a bright maxi skirt. Easy on every budget, super chic, and a trend that will sure to be a favorite this Spring.

Here are some of my top finds online ranging from $15 to $90. (I recently bought the sheer black maxi and LOVE it!)

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The Looks: Bebe Maxi Skirt | Mango Maxi Skirt | Forever21 Black Maxi Skirt | Forever21 Coral Maxi Skirt

I’m in love with cutout dresses and was super excited to find this fitted ombre bodycon. The cutouts hit at the right area and are super flattering. I paired it with my favorite ankle cuff wedges. You can find a similar knotted dress here.

I hope you love it!

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Photo Credit: Melanie Ludlow

My Look: Dress: Forever21 | Ring: H&M | Shoes: Kelsi Dagger

I haven’t done a DIY in weeks and I was so happy to do this DIY recently. Twisted tanks are popping up everyone but I wanted to find a way to make one myself but add some metal to make it more modern and chic. I had a simple long tank that I used that was jersey knit in the back and easy to cut. Start out by figuring where you want to cut it out. I placed these tiny pieces of tape to help create some sort of edge. Don’t cut the entire scoop as you need to have the center piece still attached. Once you have cut it out fold the inner part to make it slimmer in width and easier to place the metal wire around. I started from the top and just twisted the copper wire all the way down till I reached the bottom. Once I reached the bottom I needed to make sure the metal didn’t poke me in the back so I brought it it through the wire I had already done- at the back, so that you would see it. And you’re done!

Such a simple DIY to do. I hope you love it!

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Photo Credit: Melanie Ludlow

I’m loving this lose knit sweater featuring a cutout back. All things cutout is my latest obsession and it’s the perfect shade of dusty pink! I paired it with these gorgeous tiered crochet shorts. So feminine and super flattering. I added some great stacked bracelets with lots of white, pink, and black to complement the outfit. To complete the look I added my favorite spiked flats.

I hope you love it!

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Photo Credit: Melanie Ludlow

My Look: Sweater: Forever21 | Shorts: H&M | Bracelets: Forever21 & Wetseal | Ring: Forever21 | Shoes: Bakers

Life has been a little crazy and overwhelming as of late, and I was thrilled to head down to NYC. There is nothing like this city. It keeps me inspired, happy, and optimistic. There is nothing like wandering the busy streets, lined with stores and tiny restaurants, overflowing with tourists and native residents, and the smell of street food abundant at every corner. Ahhh! I love all the restaurants that NYC has to offer, but street food will always be my guilty pleasure. There is nothing like arriving in New York City and getting a grilled hot dog for $1- ketchup and mustard please! I overindulge in hot dogs, Belgian waffles and Kati rolls! It was a great trip and I’ll definitely be there again soon.

Enjoy these little moments captured with my Nikon J1. It’s NYC through my eyes…

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Let’s take a walk in this concrete jungle and leave the world behind and go to a place where we feel alive.

Spring! So excited to wear gorgeous flowy skirts and pastel shades again. I came across this feminine high-low skirt and instantly fell in love. Such a beautiful soft shade of pink and I love the light grey color on the sides. I paired it with a simple sheer off the shoulder top to keep the focus on the skirt and added some great accessories. Don’t you love the turtle pendant?! To complete the look I wore these amazing gold cuffed sandals. They are perfect for your next vacation!

I hope you love it.

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Photo Credit: Melanie Ludlow

My Look: Top: Forever21 | Skirt: Forever21 | Necklace: Forever21 | Ring: H&M | Shoes: Forever21

I wanted to explore the city through my new Nikon lens- it was so fun running around the city and I quite fancied the role of amateur photographer for the day. Boston has so much to explore; amazing hidden gems of art, mysterious dark alleys, and buildings full of character and history.

I hope you enjoy the images, but more importantly I want to bring to light the recent tragedies that have occurred in the city. My heart goes out to all Bostonians. This is a reminder that life can be as brief as a match lit on windy day. I hope that we live each and every day full of life with the people that bring happiness and love to our lives. I know many of us always look at life with the view that we will have many tomorrows- but I encourage all of you to grab on to life with a hunger to go after what you desire, and the courage to live a life that is full. Full of love, happiness, honesty, and kindness. Too much of our lives get clouded by things and people that aren’t important. Do you spend enough time with the people you love? Have you gone after your own personal dream? Are you living the life you want? If your answer is no to even one of these questions, it’s time to make that change.

We don’t have forever. So don’t waste any of your seconds.

(This post is dedicated to all of those affected by the recent tragedy in Boston)

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Photo Credit: Me