Leopard Silk Sensation

Co-ord set (top and shorts): Missguided, Jacket: TJ Maxx, Heels: Versona, Necklaces: SheIn(top) and Kendra Scott(bottom)

When I think of a Valentine’s Day outfit, I think of sophisticated, sexy, and luxurious.

This satin co-ord set from Missguided was on my mind for what to wear tonight as it gives an intimate appeal. However, the choker that came with the set, which is wide and same color as the set, was a little too much. 

Therefore, this is where the two small necklaces came to play. I layered this cute, iconic Kendra Scott necklace with the star choker necklace from SheIn. This gives me a vibe of being spoiled (because why not) with jewelry that gives meaning. 

Then I paired the look with black accessories, like my favorite black heels from Versona and my homemade pom pom earrings. I feel that black has that “EDGE” and I wanted my outfit to have that “EDGE.”

Last but not least, I don’t care about the warm weather, but I still wore my leopard print fur jacket from TJ Maxx. Valentine’s day also has that wild side, but in a way that makes this look luxurious without too much effort.

Then for beauty I look to my new favorite fragrance, Very Sexy by Victoria’s Secret. I wanted a perfume that has that sultry smell that lasts all night. This perfume has a vanilla orchid base, so this will capture the boys (or your mans), as well was your favorite girls.

Then I am extremely obsessed with the Sephora Collection #Lipstories lipsticks. The color I wore was the 31 Golden Gate, and I have gotten impressed with the color. And the best thing about wearing it: I will last you all night (you should see me struggling to wipe it off) and it is very moisturizing. Next time, I want to try to get 33 Wanderlust, which is a deep blackberry shade. Hmm, that is also a sultry, v-day appropriate shade. 

This completes the V-Day cocktail look which is feminine, sexy, and a little edgy. 

What is your valentine’s day look?

Xoxo, Desi

Summer Favorites

On my recent trip to Chick-fil-a, I got to purchase their newest drink. And this was not the first time I purchased. Perhaps, when they first advertised the new drink it had my favorite things in a drink, so I had to go. And this drink inspired me to write a post about my summer favorites!

1. Watermelon Mint Lemonade from Chick-fil-a: If you read the first paragraph thoroughly this is the drink I am describing. Watermelon, mint, and CFA lemonade all in one is literally heaven on earth! They are great drinks to take pictures with during summer. Speaking of that...
2. Mango Black Tea Lemonade from Starbucks: Ah the last Starbucks trip before I graduated (and many more to come after that) I picked up this drink as a "pick me up" on the way to the movies with one of my high school friends. The taste is a bit mango-y with hints of black tea, but the sourness of the lemonade made this one of my favorite summer drinks.
3. Dermasil Dry Skin Treatment: This was a graduation gift from church, and I was so excited to try this stuff. I have combo skin, but I am more on the dry side than the oily, so this was perfect! I fell in love as I apply it on my face because my face became soft to touch, and it was glowing (no highlighter needed). I incorporate this product into my routine, day and night, because your face needs to be moisturized, amirite? Overall, I will continue to use it until I find a product that works just as good or better.
4. Milani Color Statement Matte Lipstick in (Dreamy or Naked): This color has hints of pink, but a pretty nude to compliment my skin tone as long as I have a darker lip pencil. For softer makeup looks, this is my go-to. Actually for summer this color is my new go-to.
5. Old Navy Tie-Dye Watercolor Tee: Wow, this top is actually on sale at Old Navy. I am obsessed with tie dye print that resembles watercolor (if I am too extra at describing prints), and also the color blue (for editing awesome summer photos scroll down on this post ;-)). I wore this for the last day of being a high school student and another event that I can't think of. But this top looks really amazing with a choker, long necklace, white bottoms, earthly brown shoes. Who knows, I would definitely put this into a fourth of July outfit. 
6. White Skort: I am slowly falling in love with certain pieces from Stein Mart it isn't even funny. Fun tip, if you are looking for a mini skirt/skort, the petite section of the store has a few gems. Just pick the size that fits your liking, and voila! I wore this with the tee, and it has plenty of compliments. I fell in love with the gold accents in the front, and bam! I have a summer skort that will go with many cute things. I am thinking of getting a black see through top and a black cami underneath to go with it along with grungy black shoes.
7. Easy A: Last, but certainly not least, I am a comedy and chick flick person when it comes to movies. Easy A puts the the two genres together. Trying not to spill the beans, but it is related to The Scarlet Letter, but in a modern twist: girl gets derided with a huge rumor that she was sexually active, then turns into a weird reputation. But for anyone who is in high school, PLEASE WATCH THIS MOVIE IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

And a bonus, here you have it:

• If you want to improve your likes on IG, Twitter, and all that jazz, I suggest you hit up VSCO cam. If you like to pay for stuff of the phone (or waiting until it becomes free), I recommend getting a C1 filter. HB1 and A5 are also good alternatives. I like to keep the temperature on high, and selecting a blue shadows and highlights tint. For the highlight and shadows tints, I usually go on the higher side of the tint, but if it is necessary to add color I will go on with the highest.

These are all of my favorites, and I am excited to scope for more. Desi out!

Legally Blonde

The legal age to vote, purchase a lottery ticket, go out, get a full license, enter almost all giveaways, anything 18 year olds could to. I'm so happy that I've reached 18 years, and the people I've cherished with. I hope to cherish some memories, whether if it's traveling, seeing my friends, or even pampering myself at home. My birthday outfit is really cute just like my snap (or MY makeup) today.

(dress: Forever 21, vest: Belk, shoes: Versona, choker: Forever 21, pink watch: Stein Mart)

Hopefully I am able to live out my 18 years. Send in the birthday wishes! Desi out!

Haulin' Around: Back to School Shopping Trip #1

That Saturday, my mom and I went to a really good sale at Belk. When I'm at Belk, concerning my style change from that preppy and conservative look to a more open, mature boho-maybe-whatever-the-heck-is-on-trend, I sometimes have good days; sometimes I don't. This time was a really good trip solely because everything I wanted that was too high for my budget finally got on sale in the most pleasant way there is. Here's the things that I will be seen in:

 

(L to R: Wet n Wild H20 Proof Eyeliner in Black, e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer in Clear, Black Radiance Artisan Baked Blush in Warm Berry, and e.l.f. Professional Angled Blush Brush)

First of all, let's start with the makeup I got at CVS. I had a coupon in which if you buy $20 or more worth of products, you get $3 off. I am impressed by all of these products. Before I buy my stuff, I usually read and watch reviews on YouTube so I know if the product is good or not. That way I would not waste my money. I was really impressed with the hydrating primer, especially at $6. I have a matte foundation, L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte foundation is great (even for dry skin, thank me later), so I can put it on after I apply the primer. I did not break out at all, knowing that I have sensitive, dry skin. The blush is a beautiful shade, flattering my warm skin tone. It is a red, berry shade with warm undertones, plus it really lasted me for hours. Not too many blushes I had before did that at all. Then, the blush brush used to apply was really soft, and applied the product really well. Then the eyeliner was okay to apply, but it produces a very black swatch. This eyeliner lasted for hours, and it was only $4 (boo-yah!!!). Hopefully I could get the rest of the makeup I needed.

Then I went to Belk, and perhaps to say this was the best shopping trip there since like Christmas last year. Most of the items were on sale or on clearance with extra off. First of all I got a Anne Klein handbag for school, and this is an ivory color (all photos are not that true to color so you know). I have been eyeing this bag for weeks, especially the shape. Just look how beautiful the shape of the purse is. This will go with almost every outfit I wear this year. It has a lot of compartments to put some things in there. It is also small enough for school, sporting events, school events, field trips, dinner/lunch/food dates, etc. I did mention that it is ivory, right? And since it is a color all year round, even in the winter, I can wear it all year long. Score!

 

 Then I got this fuschia top with the utterly adorable scallops on top. These were one of these tops that stay really pricey ($35 for this, no way!) until they are put in the clearance with extra off. This was around $20 bucks for a clearance price, which is a tad bit pricey, but it was worth it. I liked the darts put in in order to fit the bust. These are the tops that I like to throw a necklace and kimono over it to complete with ripped jeans and cute shoes.

 This is really the cutest skirt ever, especially for a huge fan of scallops like me. This is in a cute crimson color, one of my future colleges school colors, that will pair well with many tops. I like to pair these with an off the shoulder blouse and sandals for now, then a turtleneck sweater, tights, and booties for later.

 This is another skirt I really like, and perhaps the cutest jean skirt I've owned. We all need a basic jean skirt, now that they're in for the fall. Also the lace up trend is in, and I think this skirt is great for sporting it. I would do it the same way I did the crimson colored skirt.

 I am pretty much one of the last ones that captured the trend. It's that top that you can transform to an off the shoulder, strapless, or one-shouldered top with the top ruffle. Almost every blogger jumped to this trend, and now I will before it's too late. I recommend to do the off the shoulder look that is appropriate for school, but do customize to the dress code you are advised to for school if you plan to do this trend. I wanted to buy a long, black choker which ends end hang loose to go with it. Then I can pair this with black jeans, and my Charlotte Russe black booties to make a but feminine, but grungy look. Then a dark lip and not so much smokey eye look can complete it.

 

Then these are the two pairs of jeans that I got. The first one is by Jessica Simpson, and I really adore the rips on the knees. I really did not remember having a pair of jeans this constructed (now you are realizing how conservative I used to be) like this. I can also cuff these to showcase my pretty pairs of shoes, well both of the jeans. Then the second one is by a brand I'm not that familiar with, but will probably be my go to pair of jeans. Then that will go with almost any top if I feel like having a denim day.

 

 I couldn't rotate this picture, but this is one of the "eh, I'll buy it" dresses. This is a comfortable one, and I'm pretty fond of the high neck trend at the moment, and hopefully I could be able to experiment it with some things in my closet. It is a blue striped, and has pockets in the front. I guess this is a summer dress for now.

Then we need a pair of black pants, and this is in a fabric appropriate for like, concert occasions. At the same time, this is also a good pair of pants for the winter, since it fit me like a glove. This pair kinda bunches, but I not that fond of the fit yet, but I still need a pair of black pants.

 

I've saved the best piece from Belk for last, and it's this fun off the shoulder top. This is a mustard yellow top with pretty sleeves. The sleeves have kind of a lace detailing that zig-zags. Then the cut is flattering, I guess, with the point going down. I think that elongates your torso, right?

 Then there was a huge sale from H&M, and I snagged this cute romper with this beautiful print that brings out my skin tone. Plus, this is fifteen dollars. I like that this romper has a clip-hook closing at the bust to kinda of change the look and to actually put on this romper. This is great for going out, or if I want to look sassy for school (forget that doing it for once, I'm looking that way most of the time, except for exam days or something).

Then I like to hit up at the sale section at Versona because that side knows what's up, basically. The first necklace is literally getting slept on. Ugh, I have no up close photos, but I will in the future. But it's this necklace with these tassels, and a stone wrapped around by beads. Then it has the beads all over. This is really beautiful, especially with any of the tops I bought.

I always liked these small bracelets, $1.99 for a stack of 2 or 3. These, in particular are cute; one has cubes, then triangles, then the small rectangle ones on the ends. I recommend picking these up at the sale section if you come by at Versona. Then the one that looks like a Lokai bracelet, but with a Kendra Scott twist, is too cute. I am improving my stack game, so hopefully I get more bracelets like these.

I'm a sucker for stone earrings, so I picked up these with the opal-y-ish stones. These are literally beautiful, and will go with most outfits.

Then I went to Bath and Body Works to get another stock of HandBac in my favorite scents. I really like the stress relief in eucalyptus spearmint because I love everything mint and everything mint smells so good. This is a really good de-stressing scent because I will be really stressed this year, and mint really calms me down. Then I became a sucker of the marshmallow pumpkin latte, even though it's so funny that I won't really eat it as a drink. Really though, even if you don't like the taste of those things, the smell is so pleasant, especially for fall.

Okay, these are the things that I got from the haul. Many more things are to come, hopefully by the first day of school. Yesterday, I purchased my new backpack, and I am sooooooo excited for it to come at the end of the week. This bookbag got some neon accents of color, so I will probably look for things that kinda go with that theme for bookbag. Hopefully I can use my bookbag, even into my college years, if things don't get hectic. This is what it looks like:

Thank you for viewing this huge post. Maybe the next haul will be a try-on haul. Tell me how you think about it in the comments. Okay, Desi out!