Back to School Accessory Essentials

It's almost August, and back to school shopping is kicking in. While we're trying to get a great education, we also want to look great everyday of the year- whether it is our cute day, dress-up day, t-shirt day, or even bum day. Concerning different dress codes and perceptions of how we do things we have different style staples that are essential are us to survive the school year - socially, educationally, and practically. For this post I am going to tell you what you will see me sporting this year when it comes to accessories (this includes shoes).

1. Booties: Last fall, I fell in love with booties. I started looking for a brownish color to start with because when it comes to shoes, I prefer a brown color over a black color. I think blown look better in my opinion. I found the pair I loved at Marshalls, but unfortunately there were other trends to try so I held off buying another pair of booties until regionals for orchestra. At that time I got another pair at Charlotte Russe; unfortunately they probably might have sold out. But this fall/winter season, I plan to snag more pairs of booties like these (the leopard ones are soooo cute) so my outfits could be upgraded.
2. Chokers: Never had a choker, but what I saw on IG made me want to buy these. I had a few necklaces I wore when I was younger that kind of acted like chokers now. They have some all over Forever 21, and when I approach there I will not leave without buying a choker. I really like the ones that tie like a bow.
3. Long Necklaces: Okay, my long necklace collection is growing massively in my closet. I had my tassel necklaces, pendant necklaces, and even a tooth necklace that I've loved so dearly. I'm hunting down that clearance rack at Versona and snag almost every long necklace that looks cute because they add a spunky touch to an outfit!
4. Small Satchels: I've always have chosen totes for my school purses, and it doesn't really produce good results. I've 'lost' things that are actually in my purse, and I ruined some things, especially my school supplies in the purse. Plus, some of my bags don't include a crossbody strap so I'm used to carrying a lot of things in my shoulder, and I probably have realized why things are lost. When I have a crossbody bag, I really got my stuff together. However, I am so picky about my purses. That's probably why I do look kinda put-together. I am  in love with the trapeze-shaped and dome-shaped bags, and here's what I choose.
5. Lace Up Shoes: These shoes were the craze of every stylish person ever. Better yet, lace up everything trend was a favorite for this year because it adds that sultry and flirty touch. Talking about shoes, I have a few pairs of lace up shoes, one of them being the one on the bottom left of the number 5 on the picture. This instantly upgrades your outfit from a 0 to a 100 real quick.
6. Statement Earrings: These are great when you don't need a necklace to complete a look, or if you are looking for something to compliment your scarf. I love these because they just stand out on their own. I like the ones with the color because they're just, really gorgeous.
7. Bracelets/Cuffs/Bangles: I have been in love with arm candy, for example a useful link here. I have plenty of my bracelets, many of them still sticking around since I was little. With the arm candy trend still living, I am trying to gather up more stackable bracelets to perfect the trend a bit. *Return of the stack, return of the stack, return of the stack, you know that I'll be back...
8.  Scarves: When I got introduced to fashion in fifth grade, those were my stuff. I would always wear them almost everyday, channeling my inner Wizards of Waverly Place Selena Gomez. If I'm not wearing a necklace (most likely to be a rare occasion), I'm more likely to wear a scarf. Scarves are getting skinner, if you are paying attention to the fall trends. But I don't think that will flatter my body, and bigger and chunkier scarves won my heart anyways. When the weather gets cooler, I'll pop one on.

Fall Essentials by gorgeousbeautie featuring long earrings

Okay, these are all of my essentials for this school year. I'll be sure to be in more detail later on, but make sure you are looking forward to the clothing or supplies essentials next. Desi out!

A Change Has Come

Wow, I haven't posted on here since sophomore year. I'm glad to be back to the blogging way of things. I have been on YouTube sometimes until the beginning of junior year which I stopped YT for a while because:

1. Junior year is the busiest year ever in high school. (Comment along if you are a junior because I hope to do junior advice soon)
2. My kodak camera broke and it may or may not be fixed.
3. I also broke my laptop (as in internet access), which really makes me bad with electronics. I really need to improve on that if I want to become a responsible adult starting on October 30th (because I turn 18).

On Snapchat, one of my fellow classmates was wondering if I still do a YouTube, so I tried to do a video. One, the internet access made it unable to edit my video transfer through internet, and two, I don't really have a flash drive to use. If I did have a flash drive, it would be an excruciating process. Then three, the house computer is very slow, mindful that we have a Windows Vista, and it would take a while to edit and post a single video on YouTube.

I also was reminded that there was still a blog that I still have like 1-2 years to do an update post like this. And there was an app to post things to this blog. And I can still take iPhone 6 quality pictures on here. Therefore, I wanted to touch up on my blog.

From these two years, my style changed from that "preppy" look to this style (I feel like I need to roast my freshman year self) that really defined me with elements of boho chic, glam, and sometimes girly. This inspiration came from these "preppy" YouTubers I was obsessed with during my freshman year, and my favorites are now finding themselves in a daring, but suitable style that really defines who they are. And I respect that. Now with the social pressure in school and basically everywhere else, I started to find myself. I am still stripping off the "wannabe" parts of me, and replace them with things that I wanted to take risks in and also the things I am starting to love. This is why I have changed from "PINK and Glitter Shoes," to "The Panamanian Belle," to now "Des to Impress."

Behind the new name I started to fall in love with puns on social media. For example: anneaconda (Anne), megsinablanket (Megan), and wishlizst (last name Lizst), to name a few. And in school whenever clubs, my IBac thing, and others do events they would put in "dress to impress" in order for us students to look professional, or for my case dress like your "Sunday Best." On those I take these days very seriously. I thought of a good pun for my name "Desi" and the "dress to impress" came up in my head that time. After so much thought on other good blog titles, this was the winner.

Overall, "Des to Impress" means that you don't just dress up, as my peers thought of me, for others, but to make yourself live your life to the fullest. And also do the things that you love in your best clothes.

Okay, I have some posts to brainstorm first. Until them toodles!

*this could be the start of something new...* (finish the song in the comments)