Stylish Spring 2014 Dress Must Haves

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It's hard to believe that spring is right around the corner, or if you live in SoCal it never really left. While I am sad to be leaving behind boots and sweaters (the little time I did get to wear them) I am ready to bring out my spring dresses and sandals! I have a few events coming up and would ideally like to add some new dresses to my wardrobe for them, so I went on the hunt for cute and stylish spring dresses that won't break the bank! Who else is looking forward to warmer weather, I know everyone on the East Coast probably can't wait!

So until next time... Live Stylishly

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Stylish Outfit: Stripes & Lace

 Sweater: c/o Deb Shops | Dress: c/o Deb Shops | Boots: c/o Deb Shops | Necklace: c/o Deb Shops | Clutch: c/o Gigi New York | Cuff: JoeFresh (similar) | Earrings: c/o Bauble Bar (similar) | Nail Color: Essie's Mojito Madness

I have been living in this sweater since Deb sent it to me! I love a great cardigan and the fact that this one is long and cozy and has a hood, which you can see I played with during these pictures! I also love a great pair of combat boots and a girly lace dress! This lace dress is definitely coming with me to Coachella next month along with these adorable boots! Hope everyone is having a stylish Wednesday! So until next time... Live Stylishly
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Stylish Fit Tuesday's: Week 2

 

Happy Fit Tuesdays! Terressa and I are back with week 2 of our series and this week T is sharing what's in her gym bag! Make sure to check out Terressa's blog where I share my must have fitness gadgets under $100!

This week I am giving you a look at what's in my gym bag! As a naturally fashion conscious girl with the knowledge of how to get the most of your workout, my gym bag is short, effective and stylish!

1. iPhone: I usually listen to Spotify at the gym. My go to playlist? "Never Stop" Workout.

2. Earphones. Mines are Yurbud, they never fall out!

3. Hair necessities. Bobby pins and hair ties!

4. Heart Rate Monitor. I recommend this to anyone, especially when new to the gym scene. It helps you stay on top of your workouts to not overwork (or underwork!) yourself to maximize your workouts.

5. Deodorant. Naturally. Don't be the one people can smell from across the room. Sweat= good. BO= bad.

6. Makeup Remover. I use quick wipes I can just keep in my bag for days after work I stop by before going home.

7. Shoes and Socks. duh.

8. Tshirt and Sweatshirt. I wear the sweatshirt for warm ups and if it's chilly. I am loving motivational graphic tees right now like this Nike one I got for Christmas! Sweatshirt is under armor.

9. Sports Bra and Leggings. It's completely up to you, but I prefer my clothes at the gym to be form fitting so I can make sure my lifts are safe, form is in tact and I am not constantly pulling up my pants for an hour.

10. And of course, a stylish bag to put it all in!

The key is to keep it simple and easy to throw back in your bag for next time. Pack your bag in advance so you can get to the gym as effectively as possible!

See you next week!

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Stylishly Best Dressed: 2014 Academy Awards

Last night was the a HUGE night in fashion and pop culture and a night I have been waiting for well since last year! The Academy Awards aired last night and can we just say HOLY COW... the fashion and celebrities were out of control. While the rain could have brought a huge black cloud over the night, the stars still braced the gloomy weather and brought their A-game, as well they should to one of the biggest nights in fashion. It was all about white and shimmer and yet again Lupita Nyong'o killed it yet again with her gorgeous Tiffany blue gown. You will notice one of my favorites, Jennifer Lawrence didn't make it on my list this year, I just wasn't loving her overall look, the hair was just blah!

Amy Adams in Gucci

Anne Hathaway in Gucci

Kate Hudson stepped up the fashion game in this absolutely gorgeous Versace dress

Naomi Watts in Calvin Klein

Emma Watson kills it again in Vera Wang

Sandra Bullock is a beauty in this Alexander McQueen gown

Julia Roberts has redeemed herself with this stunning black lace Givenchy gown!

So Lupita did it again and is now my official best dressed for three awards shows in a row, her baby blue Prada gown is going to be the new color of the season! Her earrings and headband are just OMG! She was also one of the big winners of the night! Her acceptance speech definitely brought me to tears! Great job, yet again, Lupita!

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Who was your favorite dressed?

So until next time... Live Stylishly

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The Stylish Guide to Blogging e-Book Release

I am SO excited to finally be able to announce a project I have been working on for the month! As you all might know, I have been blogging for almost 5 years and I am lucky enough to be asked by many fellow bloggers for advice and tips on how to be a better blogger. While I love telling everyone what I have learned I am now excited to announce that my very first e-Book is now available! 
The Stylish Guide to Blogging is an in depth resource/e-Book covering everything you need to know about blogging and being successful! It has a extensive list of resources, that I use myself, to improve my blog and am now sharing with my readers! This e book is something I am so proud of and am so excited to finally release! The Stylish Guide to Blogging can be purchased for $10 here! As a special thank you to everyone who made this e-book possible, I am giving away ONE free copy to a lucky reader who enters using Rafflecopter! I am so excited to hear everyone's feedback on this project that is so close to my heart! I hope y'all enjoy it and can't wait to hear your thoughts! I will pick a winner one week from today and they will get an exclusive copy emailed to them! I really hope you'll read this book because it really does show blogging from a average sized blogger's point of view!

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Good luck and please don't hesitate to share your thoughts on the e-Book! So until next time... Live Stylishly You can also find Stylelista Confessions on Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin' and Instagram

Stylish ShopBop Wish List

Since I am refraining from shopping while I am still looking for a full time job, I still find myself scoping out my favorite sites and making wish lists for the future. Shopbop is having a HUGE sale and while I won't be purchasing anything at the moment, I do have a long wish list of things I want to add to my spring wardrobe. Through tonight, Shopbop is offering up to 30% off your entire purchase of all regular and sale priced items. Here are some of the items I am lusting over!

Pants // Bracelet // Booties // Shorts // Bag // Sunglasses // Heels 

What are you lusting over?

So until next time... Live Stylishly

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February Stylish Girl of the Month: Sarah Hyland

How is February already almost over!? February is always a short month and this year it went by in a flash. As I sat down to write my monthly post I started thinking about the celebrities that have impacted me in the past month, with the Oscars right around the corner, I had tons run through my head but one adorable celeb stood out in my mind, so my pick for February 2014 of Stylish Girl of the Month is the adorable and stylish Sarah Hyland! We all love her from the hysterical show Modern Family, but she stars in the new Vampire Academy movie and her style is always so right on. I feel like she and I could be long lost best friends so she is an obvious pick for me! She is so petite and dresses perfectly for that body type which I admire, because some girls her age could really dress the opposite! See why she is my pick for this month's SGOTM!

from left to right: I am dying over this Sass + Bide dress! So chic! Even this Easter color Paule Ka dress is so adorable on her! This black Max Azria gown is beyond stunning! She is a vision! all images credit Google and PopSugar
What's your favorite look on Sarah? So until next time... Live Stylishly You can also find Stylelista Confessions on Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin' and Instagram