Fabulous Friday

If you remember my recent giveaway then you know I've been loving Zara lately! It's so hard when there is one walking distance from my house not to pop in and take a peek.  This blush pink top reminded me of some of the items I  featured on my Shop Now: Shades Of Pink post.  I also loved the collar detail on this otherwise basic button up {similar looks here and here}. 

I thought the print on this peter pan collar dress was so whimsical and a perfect transitional piece as we head into warmer months. This studded collar shirt shirt is from Zara's March campaign and is my favorite piece! I can't wait to pair it with some girly pieces {like these pink pants} to add some edge.

This blush colored paillettes jacket definitely falls into the girls' night out category; I have a few trips coming up with my girlfriends and this will be the perfect addition to add to my carry on.  I also got this awesome leopard shirt after seeing it styled in their People lookbook.  I plan on wearing it with a pair of colored trousers like these.

Switching over to beauty products, I've been using Kate Sommerville products for more than a year but thought it was time to try something new.  I picked up Skinceuticals' Purifying Cleanser, Renew Overnight Oily, Hydrating B5 Gel and the Physical Fusion SPF 50 after having a friend walk me through the line.  So far, I'm really happy with the switch!

This Stila smudge stick is always in my makeup bag.  I saw the new smudge crayon version and picked one up in Kitten {which is also the name of my favorite eyeshadow from the brand}. It's the perfect highlighter for the inner eye area and lasts all day.

Liquid eyeliner has always scared me but after seeing this on the sales girl at Sephora I decided to give it a try.  The thin brush enables a perfect application to create anything from a thin line to a dramatic cat eye!

This Tarte set was free with my Sephora Beauty Insider points and it was definitely worth saving up  for! It includes travel sizes products of my favorite bronzer, their silicone-free primer and smooth operator clay finishing powder along with full sized versions of their lip tinit in Lively and a high definition eye pencil. 

I hope everyone had a great week! I'm going to try to post my next giveaway this weekend so be sure stop by and check it out, especially if you're in need of some new arm candy! XOXO

♥ Recent Outfit

Tank: Kain. Pants: Zara {also love these and these}. Shoes: YSL Tribtoo {cheaper alternatives here and here}. Lips: Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart. Nails: Essie's Carry On.

Jewelry: Anita Ko Earrings, Jennifer Meyer Necklace, BrooklynArts Rose Gold Cross Necklace c/o, Movado Watch c/o, Hermes Clic Clac, Cartier Bracelet and Rosa c/o.

Happy almost Friday! Is anyone else itching for the weekend to be here?  If you like my BrooklynArts Necklace then get excited for my next giveaway coming up... XOXO

And The Winner Is...

Shopbop Favorites: Tibi Dress. Adir Kibur Necklace. Elizabeth & James Dress. Alexander Wang Bag. Tibi Dress. 

Congratulations to Kate of O My Heart! Be on the lookout for an email with the details on how to redeem your $100 credit to Shopbop.com.

A huge thank you to everyone that participated as well as to Shopbop for being so generous with this prize! I have a new giveaway set for this week so be sure to check back for another chance to win.  XOXO

How I Spent My... Weekend

Reading + Music: caught up with one of my favorite magazines featuring the gorgeous and talented Lana Del Rey. I have her new cd, Florence + The Machine and The Civil Wars' Barton Hollow currently on repeat!

Dinner With Friends: brought a colorful fruit salad to a potluck dinner consisting of strawberries, pineapple, raspberries, asian pear, pomegranate seeds and gala apples.

Girl Scout Cookie Delivery: It's a dangerous time of year... frozen Thin Mints are my favorite followed by Samoas and Tag-A-Longs.  

Favorite Breakfast At Home: coffee with almond milk and stevia and a Greek honey yogurt bowl with strawberries, peanut butter and a sprinkle of cereal for crunch.

Frozen Yogurt: I gave up sweets for Lent but will admit that I have given in to my craving a few times.  I was so sad when Pinkberry got rid of their peanut butter yogurt {too die for!} but have happily discovered this yummy new combo: salted carmel and chocolate swirl with granola, Oreos and peanut butter crunch topping.  

Daylight Savings: a Greek salad on a sunny Sunday after the time change.  I love the late sunsets but hate getting up when it is still dark out.

I also hit up the Rose Bowl Flea Market but unfortunately didn't walk away with any treasures this trip. How was everyone's weekend? Hope it was a great one!  XOXO

Current Obession: Cocoa & Hearts Artwork By Jen Ramos

I've been a fan of Jen Ramos' blog Made By Girl for awhile now and love the affordable prints she makes like this metallic letterpressed piece.  I'm an even bigger fan of the beautiful paintings on her site Cocoa & Hearts and was thrilled when I received this gorgeous, girly piece that I ordered from her recently. It's done in shades of pink and accented with metallic gold- my favorite color combo {the 4th photo captures the true colors best}!  I hope to add one of her large paintings to my collection in the near future! Buy Jen's artwork at Cocoa & Hearts and Made By Girl.

P.S. I received excellent customer service from her via email- she was as sweet as can be! XOXO

Inspiration: Paris Fashion Week Street Style

These women rocked the streets of Paris during the final leg of Fashion Week in colorful frocks {see the street style of New York and London here and here}. I would love to wear any of these looks roaming around the city of love! Do you spot the adorable Marni for H&M pajama look?
images via the amazing Tommy Ton of style.com and Phil Oh of Vogue.

♥ Recent Outfit: Stylemint Charlton & Venice T's

Outfit 1 Shirt: Stylemint Charlton. Jeans: Current/Elliot. Shoes: Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent For Target {similar here}. Jewelry: Anita Ko Earrings, Jennifer Meyer Necklace, Michael Kors Watch, J.Crew Bracelet {lust version here} and Hermes Clic Clac. Lips: Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple. Nails: Essie's Coral Reef.

Outfit 2 Shirt: Stylemint Venice. Jeans: Current/Elliot. Shoes: Joie {similar here}. Jewelry: Jennifer Meyer Necklace and Frieda Sophie Necklace {etsy shop}. Nails: Essie's Coral Reef.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I've been sick all week with a sinus infection and bad allergies so I'm hoping to rest up so that I can be in full shopping force for the Rose Bowl Flea Market this Sunday; Hopefully I'll have some interesting finds to share with you all! In the meantime, remember to enter the Shopbop giveaway {here} before Monday! XOXO

Review: Stylemint

I've been a fan of Stylemint for awhile now; back before they launched I was lucky enough to receive a few pieces from the collection and loved how soft and comfy they were!  I recently decided to become a member of the site and can now look forward to a cozy T {or two or three!} a month.  I thought $29.99 seemed pretty reasonable for a cute, fashionable shirt designed by the Olsen twins and I love the fact that you can "skip" a month free of charge if nothing catches your eye {which is highly unlikely with so many styles to choose from!}.

First up is the cute packaging; each shirt was individually wrapped in kraft paper and tied with a suede string.  I also appreciated the fast shipping; I received my shirts less than 2 days after I placed my order since I am a local Cali resident {their warehouse is based out here}.  I also need to give a hand to their excellent customer service department; unfortunately one of my shirts was not to my liking fit-wise and they were so quick to help issue a return and send me a packaging label {free of charge!}.

Since it was my first month ordering I felt a little behind and decided to pick up three t's to try out.  I choose the Madison, the Venice and the Charlton.  The fit on all three was pretty much the same {for reference I took a size 1 which is comparable to an XS}. I'm not sure if it was just the styles I choose but the length on these were a little on the shorter side.  Unfortuantely I didn't love how the Madison looked on me so I swapped it out for the Georgia which is currently on it's way; it looked adorable on Helena from Brooklyn Blonde so I'm excited to receive it!

Overall, I would definitely suggest giving Stylemint a try {I'm also a huge fan of their sister company Shoemint!}. I wore the Venice and Charlton {my favorite!} this weekend and will post recent outfit photos of both looks later today or early tomorrow!  

P.S. Don't forget to sign up for my giveaway with Shopbop {here} before March 12th! XOXO

How I Spent My... Weekend

Dress: Vanessa Bruno {on sale 70% off!}. Jacket: Joie {similar here}. Belt: H&M. Shoes: Shoemint Janice {similar here}. Nails: Essie's Coral Reef.

Ruth Chris' The Hemingway Martini.

Ruth Chris' Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini.

The skyline from Mount Wilson Observatory.

The adorable package I received from Brittany at It's Exhausting Being This Juicy from her Juicy Couture ♥ Deborah Lippmann nail polish giveaway.  Thanks sweet girl!

 The perfect way to cool down in 80+ degree weather after Bar Method.

Be sure to sign up for my giveaway with Shopbop {here} by March 12th for your chance to win a $100 gift card! XOXO

Shop Now: Shades Of Pink

Elizabeth and James Floral Blazer $395.  J.Crew Cotton Tank $25. Lanvin Metallic Ballet Flats $575. TopShop Silk Runner Shorts $64. Zimmermann Ruffled Swimsuit $320.  Alexander McQueen Rose Gold Ring $285. Elizabeth and James Silk Chiffon Top $295. Elizabeth and James Floral Silk Pants $325.

If it wasn't already obvious, pink is my favorite color. There have been a ton of amazing pieces popping up online and these were a few of my favorites! I understand that pink can be a little overwhelming especially if you're not too keen on wearing color but there really is a shade of this hue that will suit everyone. Soft peaches and blush can be worn as you would a neutral; they go with pretty much anything! Bright peony and fuchsia can add a fun pop of color to a basic outfit.  What's your favorite pink piece for spring?

Be sure to sign up for my giveaway with Shopbop {here} by March 12th for your chance to win a $100 gift card!  Recent outfit posts and a review on Stylemint coming up next. XOXO

Giveaway: Are You A Fan Of Shopbop?

I am so happy to announce my next giveaway! I was contacted last week by my favorite online store, Shopbop.com, who is giving one lucky reader a $100 gift card to shop with on their site! 

Shopbop.com currently has some amazing pieces for sale; luxurious Stella McCartney lingerie, lounge wear from La Fee Verte, cute undergarments from Xirena and ready-to-wear by some of my favorite designers including Rebecca Taylor, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Elizabeth and James, Vanessa Bruno, Joie, Alexander Wang and Jenni Kayne.

To enter for your chance to win $100 to Shopbop.com simply do the following:

- Become a Follower of Guide To Style {"Google Friend Connect" at right}.

- Become a fan of ShopBop and Guide to Style on Facebook {here and here}.

- Leave me a comment letting me know you've done the above along with your email.

Extra Entries: For extra entries add me on Twitter, Bloglovin' and/or Currently Obsessed. You'll get one point for each so you can get up to 3 extra entries if you do all for a total of 4 chances to win!

This giveaway will last 10 days so make sure you get in all your entries before the winner is announced on Monday, March 12th! XOXO

Fabulous Friday

Dress: Rebecca Taylor {similar here and here}. Fur: Joie {similar here and here}. Shoes: Shoemint Janice. Tights: Wolford.

 New manicure in Essie's Coral Reef.

Shirt: J.Crew. Fur: LaRok {similar here and here}. Jeans: Current/Elliot. Shoes: Loeffler Randall. Jewelry: Anita Ko Earrings, Jennifer Meyer Necklace, J.Crew Bracelet {lust version here} and Hermes Bracelet.

Mimosas with breakfast for dinner {a personal fav!}.

Obsessed with this look from the most recent J.Crew catalog! Who knew causal chambray and fancy sequins could be so much fun?

Queen of the castle.

Happy weekend ladies and gents, I hope you have a great one! Any fun activities planned? Be sure to check back at 12pm today to sign up for my next Guide To Style giveaway {it's a good one, I promise}! XOXO

Shop Now: Spearmint

1. Tibi Pleated Silk Dress $550. Alexander McQueen Scarf $445. 3. Essie Nail Polish In Mint Candy Apple $14. 4. Kenneth Jay Lane Jade Ring $80.  5. Current/Elliot Mint Leopard Jeans $198. 6. Kain T Shirt $90. 7. TopShop Platform Sandals $156.

It's St. Patrick's Day month and you know what that means: you better be wearing something green on the 17th! I've got you covered from head to toe with some stylish picks.  Just be sure to balance this pretty hue with neutrals; dove grey, white or camel would be just right!

P.S. I didn't forget about the new giveaway I promised!  A post will be up before the weekend with details. XOXO