Missing in Action

For those of you who have been wondering where I have gone, please stay tuned!! I have been in the works of changing my blog completely and I hope to re-launch this summer. I think you'll like how I've decided to rearrange things. Thanks for sticking around and checking in, I'll be seeing you soon!
Lana 

Beauty

Confidence Never Hurt

Shirt carousel, Pants thrifted (h&m), Shoes h&m, Glasses warby parker 

I kind of have a love, hate relationship with these pants. I reach for them because of their pattern and their slight harem fit. However, when I look back on them I can't quite tell if they are awkward or not? I'm still trying to decide, but until then I'll just have to rock it. That's one thing that I have realized is that if you feel awkward, you'll look awkward. So if you have already left the house and you begin to question what you've put on, just embrace it, cause you can't change it now. I think that if you walk confidently, it will show, and whatever you are wearing will come across as something awesome. That's what I think at least, or what I tell myself when I feel like I wore a little too high of a heel.
Give it a shot, confidence never hurt!!
Happy Monday Everyone

Stripe Perfectionist

Shirt ll bean, Jeans mango, Shoes forever 21

As I said in my last post, I have a thing for stripes. This is my latest stripe find and it still just isn't quite right! It would be perfection if it was a little longer (darn you long torso) and had long sleeves instead of 3/4. But I make it work, by adding a loose cami underneath. You gotta do what you gotta do!

Pinsperation- Stripes

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I love going back to my pinterest boards and perusing the things that I have pinned. I get a sense of satisfaction as I scroll through and feel as though I am looking at me, my style and my taste. That is why pinterest is so great, you pin picture after picture, but when you actually stop and look at them all together you find a common thread between it all that is significantly you. It really is inspiring, and you may discover that you know yourself better than you think.
As I did that this morning, I discovered that I REALLY like stripes! Unconsciously I am drawn to them, their nautical, classic pattern just does something to me. And frustratingly enough, I always seem to be on a hunt for the perfect striped shirt. If I glance the black and white peeking out on a rack in a store I immediately investigate to see if I have indeed found it. However, they never seem to be just right. Either they are too short, too thin, not the right type of stripe, or have an unnecessary embellishment! So the search continues, and in the mean time, I will just be over here, staring at my pinterest!
Happy Tuesday everyone. And happy pinning!

Fresh White

Blazer kohls, Shirt tonic, Jeans current elliott, Shoes old navy, Earrings h&m, Nails essi-tart deco, Lips mac-vegas volt

When I think of spring or summer I think of white. The color I most gravitate towards besides black, this bright neutral always makes me feel fresh! 

Pastel Trend

Sweater thrifted, Shirt tonic, Jeans pac sun, Shoes h&m, Bracelet zara, Nails essie-tart deco

One of the trends that I am loving this spring is pastels. Those soft muted, pops of color that are just so cheerful! When I first think of these colors, it usually causes me to picture really feminine and dainty outfits, which is not necessarily my style. So, in order to incorporate these colors into my wardrobe, I make sure to pair them with edgier pieces. Cue ripped jeans and gold studded sandals.
For the most part, you can do this with each trend that comes out for each season. Even though it may not seem like your style, there could be ways that you can incorporate an aspect of the trend by taking a piece of it, whether it is a color or pattern and add it according to how you like to dress. And for those bolder trends, it may be simply adding it through your accessories, having a pop of color without it being the biggest statement in your outfit.
Happy Styling!