Dresses are a Girls Best Friend

This weekend has been really great. My boyfriend and I invited some of our friends over to our house and we had a mini barbeque. After a long busy week of working and commuting, it felt great to kick back and relax with great company and great food. I even got to wear my new dress that I bought at a local dress shop here in Omaha called Hello Holiday! 

Do you ever get that excited feeling whenever you find something that you just gotta have? There was something special about this dress that made me want to buy it from the start. I really liked the gradient pattern and how simple yet elegant it looked. But most of all, I really liked the way it fit. In the past I used to wear those bodycon dresses whenever I would go out clubbing with friends and I didn't mind the tight fit at the time, but now whenever I look at dresses I want something that I can feel and look comfortably in. 

 Here are some awesome photos that my boyfriend took on a fun photo-shoot!

Hello Holiday has a lot of cute dresses and outfits to choose from! Visit their website and social media pages to see more!

You'll never know what awesome things you may find, until you find it!

Website: http://helloholiday.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/helloholiday

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShopHelloHoliday

From LA, With Luv

Fati <3

Outfit of the Day: Styling Patterned Pants (ft. Guest Blogger MariChuy Rodriguez)

Whenever I think about patterned pants I always think about the fashion and style trends inspired by the early eras, like the 1960's-1980's. The bold colors and unique prints and patterns create that everlasting impression that someday you will want to buy a pair because they look so cool!

One thing I love about wearing patterned pants is the different outfits and looks you can create with them. Here are a few styling tips for when you're at the office and a fun night out with friends!

At The Office

Ever since I started working in an office space I have been having a lot of fun putting outfits together. Seeing how I work in a business casual environment, I am able to add some spunk to what I wear and yet look professional. There are some places that may have strict dress codes, so it just depends on what you can and cannot wear to work. I usually wear a solid colored blouse or like in this picture a striped collared shirt with a cardigan over it. There's something about adding a cardigan to an outfit that makes your outfit look business-y. I like the fact that these pants are really comfortable to wear and the patterns are pretty simple. I bought my pants from Target. They have a great selection of patterned and printed pants to choose from. 

Nigh Out With Friends

Going out with friends is always a great time because you're able to dress up the way you want and have more of a casual look. For my outfit, I kept my patterned pants and styled it with a black top. Sometimes I even do some color blocking and wear a colored shirt to make my outfit pop, depending on the mood or the look I am going for. Since I had been wearing flats all day, I decided to go with some Converse. And lastly, I covered it up with a denim jacket. I feel like the denim jacket gives the outfit a rocker/edgy look to it.

There are more ways you can style a pair of patterned pants. My guest blogger for the week, MariChuy Rodriguez from The Real MariChuy has her own ways she styled her pants for  when she is at the office and a night out with her friends. Follow her blog for more fabulous styling tips and inspiration and ways how you can wear your own pair of patterned pants!

MariChuy's Outfits

Follow Marichuy on:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealmarichuy/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealmarichuy

Blog: http://marichuyrodriguez.com/

Happy Blogging!

Photo courtesy of Google, Daniel Narez, & Marichuy Rodriguez

From LA, With Luv

Fati <3

A Runner's Guide:

Running is about preparation and practice. It's about seeing how far or fast you can go without stopping. It's about having fun and accomplishing that personal goal. 

My personal goal this past week has been to run a mile or so for at least 30 minutes, non stop. It was kind of hard since I haven't ran in a while, so I just walked most of the time. I usually start off with a simple jog or walk around the track to warm up and then start to run. It's all about those baby steps!

But before I start doing any of that, I wanna take a step back and share some helpful running essentials.

Wearing comfortable clothes is always helpful when you are doing something active. Since work out clothes are meant to be light-weight you are able to be more flexible and some are even sweat resistant. I usually stick with a good ol' cotton t-shirt and some yoga pants. 

For all you shoe lovers out there, shoes are a basic necessity no doubt about that. But finding the right shoe for your feet is important, because not all shoes are going to fit the same, in my opinion. I remember in high school I had some running shoes that had air things on the heel and it was just uncomfortable to run with them. 

To find the right shoe you gotta take into consideration what surface you are running on such as on a track, on the road, on a trail, or even a treadmill. They are all important because of the footwork that you do, going up and down. I recently started wearing Nike running shoes. I find them to be really comfortable and give a lot of support to my feet since I do a lot of running on the sidewalk and on the track. They are also really light and it has a cushion for your heel, so that's a plus!

Water is important regardless if you are doing something active or not. It's good to keep your body hydrated with fluids continuously. Protein shakes are also helpful to keep your body moving and energized. 

Having a good playlist is a good companion when working out. It's a way to keep motivated and engaged with whatever you are doing. I find Pandora radio to be my best friend when I am on the go. 

What types of things do you use when you are exercising?

From LA, With Luv

Fati <3