The Style Series: Classic

          Welcome back for the third installment of "The Style Series". I know it has been a long time since I have written one these and what better time to begin writing these posts again than now. I was very excited to write this edition of  "The Style Series" because although I tend to like different styles of clothing, in my mind my main style is a mix of girly, preppy, chic, and classic. To me the classic style is timeless and can never be boring because it can easily be re-invented time and time again.

Classic Style:

          A classic style is all about sticking to preppy basics, using clean cut lines, and simple silhouettes. Despite the simplicity of this style, it is far from being boring. With accessories and good styling you can take this from plain to chic in a matter of minutes.
 
         

Classic Wardrobe Basics:

          When trying to achieve a classic style you should stick to basic clothing pieces that will never go out of fashion but always will look modern. Jeans to any closet is a obvious choice, you can dress them up or down. I love my straight leg and bootcut jean so chose your favorite cut of jeans and stock up on different colors. Another obvious and basic essential are plain tees in your favorite cuts and many different colors. The ways to style plain tees are endless and easy to layer and can bring and outfit together. The little black dress is really something every girl should have, you can wear it casually and formally. To sum it all up just about every piece on this list is very versatile and can be easily interpreted into your own style.

Clothes:

• Jeans
• Plain Tees
• Little Black Dress
• Trench Coat
• Blazer
• A-Line Skirts
• Vest
• Oxford Shirt
• Striped Tops
• Pretty Blouses       

Shoes:

•  Flats
•  Boots
•  Pumps
•  Oxfords

Classic Accessories: 

         The key to make this style stand out and not boring is by spicing it up with classic but trendy accessories. Aim for accessories that are modern enough to currently be used but not trendy enough that they will go out of style in a couple of seasons. However, once you can have enough modern classic pieces that can be used for years, you can  mix in trendy pieces to your wardrobe (I do that all the time). Accessorizing is always the best way to change things up in a outfit and make it truly your own.


Accessories:

• Statement Jewelry
• Charm Bracelets
• Pendent Necklaces
• Diamond Stud Earrings
• Scarves
• Skinny Belts
• Pearls
• Watch
 

 

Classic Beauty:

         Finish off your entire look by keeping your look as natural, simple and pretty as you can. To maintain being the natural beauty that you are.

          Makeup:

• For your eyes go for brown and beige eyeshadow colors. Line your eyes with eyeliner if you like or skip the eyeliner and go straight for the mascara instead.
• Dust a soft pretty blush like in a peach/pinkish tone on the apples of your cheeks for a nice subtle flush.
• Complete the look with a classic lip in red. If you don't like red lips going for a pink lip or a nice lip gloss will go nice as well.

          Hair:
        Wear simple and pretty hair styles that do not take as much time to create but still look fabulous. Some suggestions are  . . .

• Pretty Pony Tails
• Headbands
• Braids

Style Icon:

 

         Aside from being a force to be reckon with and being my personal fashion icon, Lauren Conrad is the perfect example of the classic style. She knows how to use classic pieces and how to put them together to achieve a modern, effortless look that is all her own.We can all take some serious pointers from her on how to achieve a classic style.

            I hope you have enjoyed this edition of "The Style Series" and I hope you pick up a few things from here and add it to your own amazing style.

The Style Series: Girly

Hey there beautiful gals! I'm back for another edition of "The Style Series". Last time I wrote a post for the style series you had voted for a  Boho Style and according to your votes the majority of you wanted to see a Girly style. If you would of asked me what my personal style is I would have to say girly, classic, and preppy in a heart beat! So it is no surprised why I looked forward to write this edition of the style series.

Girly Style:
A girly clothing style is all  about looking feminine sweet, sophisticated, pretty, and put together all the time. A true girly girl will always walk with grace and confidence wherever she goes. Whit her charm, friendliness, well manners and sweet style she will make friends wherever she goes.

Girly Wardrobe Basics:
The essentials of having a girly style is all about light colors such as pastels, and pretty detailed pieces. A pretty dress and skirts are the main wardrobe pieces for this style, but if you aren't comfortable wearing dresses and skirts do not worry you can still wear jeans and look girly. You migth be shocked to see cute graphic tee's on the list but hey even girly girls need a rest from dresses, skirts, blouses, heels, and flats. Even jeans, cute sneakers, jeans, and a few girly accessories can make the most casual outfit look girly. Overall details like bows, lace, sparkle,pretty colors and florals are the type of details and patterns that will make a girly style.

Clothes:

• Flowy Dresses
• Cardigans
• Skirts
• Detailed Tops
• Camis
• Cute Graphic Tees
• Jeans

Shoes:

• Flats
• Heels
• Wedges
• Sandals
• Sneakers

Girly Accessories:
No outfit cannot be complete without accessories. In my opinion accessories really tie in the whole outfit, and can change a outfit in a matter of seconds by adding or changing things. Much like a girly wardrobe the accessories are soft, detailed, and sweet pieces. Show what a sweetheart you are by adding pretty pieces in pastels, flowers,and bows. Also try layering jewelry such as multiple necklaces (different lengths) with different pendants and charms  to create a pretty, fun, stylish look.

Accessories:

• Delicate Necklaces
• Statement Necklace
• Pearls
• Charm Bracelets
• Diamond Stud Earrings 
• Scarves
• Structured Bag, .

Girly Beauty:
 Finish off your entire look by remembering to keep your look soft and natural to maintain this sweet feminine look.

Makeup:

• For your eyes use purples, pinks, silver and shimmer to highlight your gorgeous eyes. 
• Add your favorite pink color blush to your cheeks. 
• Complete the look with a soft pink lip color and gloss.

Hair:
For hair the go-to hair style are pretty soft curls, but if you do not have the time or patience like I do you can keep you natural hair texture and just add pretty hair accessories. Here are a few suggestions. . .

• Curls: Add a cute clip or headband.
• Top Bun: Add a pretty ribbon around the bun and tie at the bow for a ballerina feel.
• Twist and Pin: Gather two inches of hair and pin it with pretty bobby pins. You can do it on one side or both if you like.
• Goddess Braid: Gather two inches of hair from the front. Braid the section, and pin it to the side.

Style Icon:

 Okay so I know Blair Waldorf is a fiction character but come on the girl has style! She is the perfect example of a girly style. Even though she wears dark colors she still has the girly vibe by using the girly elements such as lace, floral, layered jewelry, and amazing to die for accessories. We should all have a little bit of Blair Waldorf in our wardrobe.

I hope you ladies enjoyed this post and you will take these tips into consideration to bring a little bit of girly into your life. Sorry it took me a really long time to post it but now that I did I hope you ladies enjoyed it. Don't forget to follow, comment, and vote on the next style series post.
                      XOXO, Mayra

The Style Series: Boho

Hello ladies! You have voted and the majority of the votes for my first The Style Guide Series post went to the Boho style. The Boho style is all about the laid back, beachy, free-spirited, reminiscent style of 1960′s and 70′s hippie fashion. Major celebrities like Nicole Ritchie, Mary-Kate Olsen, Vanessa Hudgens, Sienna Miller, and Rachel Zoe follow this particular style. On this post I will be giving you a small guide on how to achieve this laid back style, so keep on reading to help you find your very own Boho style.

Boho Wardrobe Essential Pieces:
As you can see the list of Boho essentials is very low maintenance and relaxed. There is alot of flowy-ness involved. But even by picking up a few boho inspired pieces and mixing and matching it with what you already own will help you create a nice boho look. . .

•  Maxi Dresses
•  Flowy Tops
•  Destroyed Denim
•  Long Cardigans
•  Flowy Skirts

 

Boho Shoe Styles:

  

The best type of shoes to wear with a boho inspired look are pretty sandals. But if sandals seem way too informal or the weather does not permit you to wear sandals there are other option you can wear . . .

•  Wedges
•  Sandals
•  Clogs
• Moccasins

 

Boho Acessories:

No outfit can be complete without accessories. Whit this style you can have so much fun accessorizing! It is all about layering. You can layer necklaces or bracelets, use rings that have pretty stones, and wear fantastic dangly earrings. When it comes to choosing your jewelry you really want to go with jewelery made out of natural materials, or in shapes inspired by nature. Try a necklace with a feather charm, wood bangles, or earrings made out of shells. Find pieces that use precious stones or made from beads (You can even make your own, if your crafty) Gold jewelry is also good option for a boho look. Jewelery can be as loud or as understated as you want with the boho look. Apart from jewelry some great accessories are belts to keep you from looking to frumpy, a nice hobo bag or a small cross body bag, and a nice pair of oversize sunglasses (You do not have to get aviators, they just happened to be my favorite for this particular style so I added the haha) 

• Long necklaces
• Dangly earrings
• Belts
• Hobo Bags
• Aviator Sunglasses
• Bracelets

Boho Hair:

As I said before the essence of the boho style is a very relaxed, natural, and free-spirited. So the ideal hair style would be a more messy and care-free one. Unless you want to go for that straight hair, parted in the middle look that also goes well with the boho look I would suggest to try not make your hair too polished. Some great boho hair styles are. . .

• Braids
• Beach wave hair
• Feathers
• Boho headbands

Boho Style Tips:

• Wear alot of diffrent prints, such as tribal, floral, paisley, and geometrical native insipired prints and use fringe as well.
• For that nature feeling use earthy colors such as browns, cremes, olive greens, tans, and white. But dont be afraid to add pops of nice colors such as yellow, orange, turquoise, and coral.
• To make the outfit more feminine use pieces with lace or crochet detailing. Also choose clothes with pretty beading or embrodeiry to make the outfit much more prettier and not so plain.
• Experiment with different kinds of materials when it comes to the boho styles. Use materials like suede, leather, and cotton.

Style Icon

My perfect boho style icon has to be Nicole Ritchie. She is the ideal boho girl in my eyes. Even when she chooses to wear dark colors instead of earthy ones, she manages to capture that laid back style by choosing floral, flowy tops and distressed shorts (Pictured above).


I hope you ladies enjoyed my first ever "Style Guide Series" post. And that this post has helped learned a bit more about the boho style and how you can achieve it. Thank you for reading and dont forget to vote for the next "Style Guide Series" post.
   XOXO. Mayra