Have you ever stopped to realize that we're often at work more than we are at home? Well if that's the case, why not spend as much time making your office space as beautiful and inviting as you would  your own home? That's where Urban Girl comes in handy! Urban Girl is a small business owned by women, that strives to provide the most stylish office supplies a girl could want. I must say, I am obsessed with everything on their website! Here is a small sampling of what I am currently craving from them:

Eurotech Desk 

 DMi Pantera Chair

Kate Spade New York Acrylic Letter Tray

Kate Spade New York Push Pins

Kate Spade New York Acrylic Stapler

Kate Spade New York Glitter Coaster Set

Kate Spade New York Agenda

OIC Gold Binder Clips

Kate Spade New York File Folders

Kate Spade New York Acrylic Tape Dispenser

ACCO Gold Paper Clips

Kate Spade New York Acrylic Pencil Cup

Kate Spade New York Nesting Boxes

What do you love from Urban Girl? Make your own wish list to enter their "Wish. Blog. Win" Contest, and you could possibly win some of your dream items. Now get blogging!

Thanks for reading <3

 

Wow! I feel like it's been FOREVER since I've made a blog post. It's been absolutely awful being away, but I'm finally getting settled in at my new job, and this upcoming weekend I am moving into my new place. That should put me back on a regular posting routine in no time! I really wanted my first post after my blogging vacation to be an outfit post, but I just couldn't resist sharing this awesome day I had, with you guys! I went with my aunt to a winery down the street from her house. It was shocking that she didn't know about its existence until that day! We picked grapes off the vine, stomped them until they turned to juice, and watched the whole process before they got turned into wine! The best part? Sampling the finished product, of course.

Romper: Target,  Hat: Forever 21 (similar here),  Shoes: Target (similar here)

Have you ever thrown an outfit together, and had it remind you of one of your favorite drinks? Or am I just crazy? Actually, don't answer that! Well, anyway, I couldn't help but crave an iced green tea after staring down at my neon shorts all day. Naturally, I rushed straight to Starbucks after work and got one. Who said food and fashion don't mix?

Top: Coldwater Creek,  Shorts: Target,  Blazer: LC Lauren Conrad (similar here)

Bag: Apt. 9 (similar here),  Shoes: Target (similar here),  Sunglasses: H&M   

I'm usually not one for "boho" looks, but when I saw this hat on sale at Forever 21 a few weeks back, I was inspired to create something far out of my comfort zone. Being able to match it to one of my favorite lipsticks definitely helped boost my confidence! So tell me, how do you feel about boho looks?

Top: thrifted (similar here),  Pants: Target (similar here),  Hat: Forever 21

Shoes: Target,  Bag: Dooney & Bourke (similar here)

 

For once in my life, I have my own desk! The only problem is, it's UGLY. Brown wood, mismatched office supplies, and a file cabinet full of basic manilla envelopes. I just can't stand it! Because of this, I decided to look for cute office supplies today while I was on my lunch break. It was then that I discovered the best news I have ever discovered (almost). Kate Spade makes office supplies! That's right, that Kate Spade. I quickly loaded up my cart with all of the cutest gold and glittery supplies, and will continue to stare longingly at them until I receive my first paycheck!

Have you ever loved a shirt so much, you find yourself wearing it over and over again? That's definitely the situation with this shirt! I was so happy to wear this top to work and then come come and take some outfit photos, that I didn't realize until later that I had just work it in an outfit post not long ago. I guess when you love something enough, you can wear it forever!

Top: thrifted,  Pants: Jennifer Lopez (similar here),  Shoes: Target (similar here)

Sunglasses: Forever 21 (similar here)

My shopping addiction is in full swing again, now that No Buy July is over! The other day, I had to run to Target in my local mall, and on a whim decided to pop in to Zara. I am so glad I did! They were having a huge sale, and I found this dress shoved in the depths of the clearance racks. It was only $25! I couldn't believe it! I swear to you guys, it is even more gorgeous in person that it is in these photos. I am so in love!

Dress: Zara (similar here),  Shoes: Target,  Sunglasses: Forever 21 (similar here)

Who doesn't love a warm cup of coffee on a cold and rainy morning? I know I sure do! The weather has been really strange here in Southern California, lately. I tried to bring the summer sunshine with my new pineapple printed shirt, but unfortunately that didn't work. I suppose I should just sit back, relax, and enjoy the sound of the rain. 

Top: Target (sold out, similar here & here),  Pants: New York & Company (similar here)  

Shoes: Target,  Sunglasses: Forever 21

Happy August! I could not be more thrilled that "No Buy July" is over. My first order of business was to run out and finally buy a kimono. I have been craving one for the longest time! I am so happy to finally own one, and am even more happy that it was under $25! In fact, my whole outfit is from Target and was under $75! Now that's what I call a great way to start August!

Kimono: Xhilaration,  Top: Mossimo,  Shorts: Mossimo,  Sandals: Merona

Bag: Dooney & Bourke,  Sunglasses: Forever 21

I have a confession: I do not own anything maxi. No maxi dresses, no maxi skirts, nothing! I have just never found anything maxi that was long enough to cover my long legs. The other day, my aunt showed me this dress that she had purchased, and I fell in love with the print. I was scared to try it on, because I didn't think it would fit right, but to my surprise, it did! I now have full confidence that i will find a maxi piece of my own very soon!

Dress: Borrowed (similar here),  Shoes: Eva & Zoe,  Necklace: Forever 21 (similar here)

Sunglasses: Forever 21 (similar styles here)

Happy Tuesday! I am very excited to introduce you to my new favorite online store, eShakti. If you have not yet heard of it, you should know that it's the only online women's fashion apparel company offering size 0-36W & Custom clothing. They customize to your height, size, and style. The best part is that they deliver in 14 days from your order. That means less waiting for your beautiful new clothing! I anxiously awaited my order, and could not be more happy with the way my dress looks and fits. After all, it was literally made for me! Be sure to check out eShakti's website, as well as their Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.

 Happy weekend! Here are some street style images to inspire you through it.

I would like to introduce to you the power of thrift stores. Not that you don't already know, but still! My outfit is almost entirely made up of thrift store finds! That's right, my adorable dress and stylish jacket are both from thrift stores. I know I've mentioned before that people have told me to limit my outfits to only one thrift piece, but I say SCREW THAT! If it works, it shouldn't matter where you found it. After all, no one will ever know. Unless of course you tell them on a fashion blog, haha!

Dress: thrifted (similar here),  Jacket: thrifted (similar here),  Bag: Asos (similar here)

Shoes: Target,  Sunglasses: Forever 21 (similar styles here)

Welcome to Day Four of Thrift Week. This dress (long shirt?) was a total accidental purchase. I had already tried on all of my other finds and was making my way to the register, when this piece appeared out of nowhere. It was just sitting at the end of a rack of clothes as if it was saying, "Take me home, Allie!" Well, take it home I did! There isn't a tag, so I'm not sure what brand it is, but it was less than four dollars, so no matter what it was a steal!

Dress: thrifted (similar colors here & here),  Sandals: Target,  Clutch & Sunglasses: Forever 21