Little Black Dress

Dress & cuff: Charlotte Russe; Heels: Guess 

Photos by: Ryan Chua 

I'm convinced that there is some universal cosmic truth that a little black dress makes every gal look and feel great. Sure I'm an avid supporter of being bold and bright, but there is nothing more classic than black. A black pump, a black bag, a black dress... am I right? What's great about an LBD is that there are so many ways to wear it. You can dress it up, dress it down, let the dress do the talking, or style it up with accessories up the wazoo. 

This little number from Charlotte Russe definitely left me feeling like a hot tamale. Not only did I find the cut to be ultra flattering for my body type, but the mesh detail, little cutouts and the sweetheart cut all gave the dress just that much more personality. I'm much more of a let the dress do the talking-kind of gal, so I kept the look simple (true to my nature). Though, I'm sure the next time I take this dress out for a spin, it will be a whole new story... 

Pop of White

Skater Dress c/o Charlotte Russe, Denim Moto Vest & Whip-Stich Crossbody Bag c/o Aeropostale, Steve Madden Leopard Flats

Photos by: Kelly Ly

I have yet to find a skater dress that I don't like and this blue and white number from Charlotte Russe is no exception. Two things I love about skater dresses? They're flattering and feminine. When you have a smaller waist/torso and a larger bottom half (hey, I have hips, okay?), skater dresses complement your figure like no other dress can (which is why I own so many of them, ha!). I've been playing around with the different ways to wear vests and lately I've been stuck on the vest/dress combo. This denim moto vest from Aeropostale helps give my otherwise girly ensemble, just a the right bit of edge - but don't be surprised if you see me wearing it again in a completely different way. I can already see myself pairing it with some printed shorts or skinny jeans for my next look. And the crossbody? I'd call it the perfect summer companion. I hate carrying larger bags because it turns me into the ultimate bag lady - if I can stuff my bag to no end, then I will. A little crossbody helps me minimize and take only what I need. All together, I'd say I'm ready for summer. (Hey, San Francisco, you hear that? Gimme some sun!)

Simple As It Should Be

Dress c/o Charlotte Russe

Photos by: Melissa de Mata 

Sometimes, you just have to let the dress do the talking. 

Pretty Flirty with Charlotte Russe

The cherry blossoms have started blooming and covering the ground with pretty pink petals, which can only mean one thing -- Spring is well on its way. And is there a better way to welcome in a new season than with some seasonally-approrpriate attire? I think not. Cue Charlotte Russe. I'm so excited to share this fun collab I worked on with talented photog and friend, Ryan Chua. Charlotte Russe asked me to create my best "pretty flirty" outfit and voila - this is what I came up with. The hardest part? Trying to pick out which pieces I wanted to wear! Now I know that black isn't normally a color you would associate with Spring, but with the right accessories and styling, you're set. I picked out this dress because I loved the way it fit and just knew it would be a great staple to my closet. I mean, who doesn't love a LBD? So what do you guys think? Did I nail the "pretty flirty" look? (I hope so!)

Stay tuned, folks! This is my first look with Charlotte Russe -- another one coming your way soon!