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Okay I'll admit, even sometimes I wear too much floral for me to handle so it's nice to switch it up especially with a classic aztec print. The reason I like this outfit is one because it's really simple to put together and two, it's so comfortable! And omg did anyone notice...I got a new bag! Yes, I finally got a Kate Spade and I fell in love with it! Thank you to my familia for this awesome birthday gift :)))
Well as you can see this outfit is pretty easy to whip up so try it out with a maxi skirt you got! It makes a great outfit for the summer since it gives you a nice breeze but it's also dressy enough for a dinner with friends and family!


 
















OMG where did you get that!?
Cardigan: H&M
Black Tee: H&M
Scarf: H&M
Skirt: Kohl's
Gladiators: DSW
Purse: Kate Spade Outlets
Watch: Michael Kors

Seasonal changes make you get more creative with your blog titles I tell you. Well last week I had blogged an outfit to cool off the summer so we can get warm for the fall. This warm isn't a going-to-actually-be-90-degrees-warm, but that warm weather that makes you want to create these color mixes and get pumpkin cream cheese on your bagel. I love my warm colors especially these two (plus a vibrant maroon)because they are so much fun to work with during this time of the year; they suit the season so well, and of course they look really good with combat boots (probably 98% of the reason as to why I like these colors). Of course I easily tied the colors with a scarf that had both in it. Now, I've never really had any sort of brown/ dark mocha based scarf but the pattern on this one was so pretty (and of course floral), I had to pick it up. Honestly with outfits like these, you have to trust yourself that the color blocking is appropriate and fits or should I say falls well together ;D You guys know how excited I get for fall outfit, except the 80 degree weather that just throws everything off...well, hope you guys loved this weeks outfit and are looking forward to what's to fall-ow (*follow...hehe get it)!

Omg where did you get that!?
Black Dress: Cotton On
Cardigan: H&M
Green Skinnies: H&M
Scarf: Charlotte Russe
Shoes: Macy's (Alfani)
Purse: Steve Madden
Watch: Michael Kors

You know why I bought these? One, because they were on sale (of course) and two, because look at this print! How could you not buy something with this kind of floral print!? Well anyway, everyone needs something like this in their closet, because when they're feeling lazy, they can just put a plain top on and still have it dressed up! But of course, when buying them, think about your closet! Think about what tops you can work with and what you can pattern block with it and they'll make it so worth your buy. Well this weeks was sweet, simple, but of course stylish;) Have a good rest of the week and don't forget to dress it up because life's too short not to!


 Omg where did you get that?!
Leggings: JCPenney
Dress: Ross
Carigan: H&M
Scarf: Sanzaa.co.uk
Gladiators: DSW
Purse: Ross
Watch: Michael Kors

I wasn't ready...

"First day of school! First day of school!" I don't know why, I kept on hearing that in my head in Nemo's voice (it was one of my favorite movies okay). So last night I tweeted that I didn't know what I was blogging for today being Monday and first day of the new semester, when I actually did know (well, kind of). So I got ready for my 7:30 class (yes, that early in the morning) and I was like "hey, this is cute," and then changed...I have no idea why, but I did! I had this outfit saved for later because I'm wearing my first maxi skirt! I know right, it's about time I have one so I saw it (on clearance of course) and bought it, and am so glad I did. Now that outfit you shall see later.

It has pockets!

So anyway, many of you that already have a maxi skirt, and know they basically work with any top of an appropriate color of course; so I just grabbed two patterns I haven't put together in quite some time and touched it up with a light cream colored cardigan that works with the off-white color of the scarf and bam, first day of back outfit! What did you wear on your first day back? And it better not have been sweat pants :P





Omg where did you get that!?
Skirt: Kohl's
Shirt: Old Navy
Cardigan: Wetseal
Scarf: store in NYC
Gladiators: DSW
Watch: Michael Kors

Had a disagreement about sharing a photo

When you take one item of clothing and turn it into a whole other piece, that's when it becomes a shape shifter. And if you have a few shape shifters in your closet, then you know you're shopping right. These pants obviously look like palazzo pants, but it's actually just my romper I blogged a while back (when I was in NY I believe)! All I did was look for a solid, preferably chiffon material shirt that was long enough in the back but not so long where it would look awkward on top, and make it look as if I don't know how to wear clothes. If you have romper such as this, where the pants are bell bottoms with an extra flare, then put a top on it and make them into palazzo pants! As for the colors, because it is still summer time despite how close it is coming to an end ( :/ ), I thought of mixing the pastels of a coral peach and chunky mint ring which matches the design of the aztec print. Hope you guys love my shape shifting idea as much as I do! Only a few more summer fun outfits left, so keep posted! :)

Omg where did you get that!?
Romper: Rue21
Shirt: H&M
Purse: Steve Madden
Ring: Beya
Watch: Michael Kors
Gladiators: DSW

Um....yeah. #lolz

It's that time of the year! One of the most joyful, if you ask me. Ramadhan Mubarak to all my Muslim and non-Muslim friends all over ( you know, since I'm assuming we're all friends even if it isn't facebook official). Before I continue, for those that aren't familiar with what Ramadhan is, it is the time of year that Muslims fast (don't eat or drink from dawn to dusk) for 30 days and invest more time in ourselves (spirituality wise) by reading Qur'an, going to mosque, and praying more often. I look at it as a spiritual cleansing that you get to do with your family and friends and I absolutely love it. So for the following weeks, my outfits will be based on what you could wear to mosque and in return I hope to see what you guys are wearing to mosque too! So whenever you find yourself wearing a cute outfit to mosque, facebook/instagram/twitter it with the hashtag #myramadhanootn :)
So this outfit, oh this outfit. I first saw this dress and like the last item I blogged, didn't know if i could work it, but I fell in love with the floral

print and how elegant it was so of course I bought it :D The dress gives a good amount of colors to work with from pink, coral, beige, cream, to even mocha. Of course for jewelry and accessories, I just jazzed it up with my watch, pearl rings, and my studded nude pink bag, because who doesn't love a little studness (probably not a real word) here and there! And as for foot wear, I of course put on my new favorite pair of gladiators (that you know actually make me feel like a gladiator, not going to lie). Well this is the first of Ramadhan OOTNs and I hope you're looking forward to more and I can't wait to see yours! :)

Omg where did you get that!?
Dress: H&M
Scarf: Scarf store in NYC
Black Slip (underneath): Cotton On
Rings: H&M, Beya
Watch: Michael Kors
Purse: Ross
Gladiators: DSW

I don't know why, but I will never get tired of using the term "yolo". And I apologize for those that get irritated by it. If it makes you feel any better, I had another idea for a title…but I didn't use it. Okay, never mind, maybe that didn't make you feel better. But I know what could make you feel better….this outfit! First off, my apologies for it being a day late! I'm actually not home right now, I'm on a mini vacation! And my cousin took me out to replenish my closet, and let me tell you, you will love what I got, because it'll all be blogged!

I was shopping one day, looking for something specific but of course end up buying something completely different. And that was a romper! For the longest time I did not think a romper would look good on me- but I thought hey, why not try it out! And I did and I loved it and I bought it (obviously)! It's a step out of my comfort zone to be honest, but I love it from the print, to the loose fit, to how bell bottom the end of the pants are. Of course when I bought it I couldn't help to figure out if I can pattern block it with something…and would you look at that, I could! And of course it's with that infinity floral scarf (that scarf is in the favorite pile because it just does so well matching with almost everything). The blazer was for fun and to really just make me feel cool and dressy but you could easily put a cardigan on it and it would still be cute. Well hope you guys loved this week's outfit and are looking forward to more! :)

Omg where did you get that!?
Blazer: Forever21
Romper: Rue21
Ring: H&M
Watch: Michael Kors
Scarf: Papaya
Purse: Steve Madden
Flip-Flops: Africa

You guys remember that blog I posted about the essential pieces of clothing you need in your closet? Well, I've got a new essential, and that my friends is a cobalt blue maxi. Yes, you need it! It's not only appropriate for the summer, but it's such a pretty color that you can easily dress it up for a night out with that special someone ;D just kidding that special someone is me, myself, and I  ( #dontaskmeoutIwearascarf ). But honestly though, you guys need to go shop for one (ehem at H&M...I promise I'm not addicted to this store, well kind of not addicted). You can make it into a maxi skirt like I did with today's outfit or put a cardigan, blazer, even a leather jacket if you want to feel super edgy! Because it's summer time, and I'm just soaking up the summer colors, I was feeling the stripes since it reminds me of sailing ( #Imonaboat ) and well the orange on the bag just POPS, and makes it fun and stands out and it's been a while since I've worn it, so I thought why not! Well hope you guys loved this week's outfit and are excited for more because I've just got so many ideas and I can't wait for you to see them!




Omg where did you get that!?
Maxi: H&M
Striped Shirt: Old Navy
Purse: it was a gift, so I don't know where it's from, sorry!
Flip-flops: Africa
Watch: Michael Kors
Ring: H&M
Scarf: Burlington

Just kidding I'm always a teen! But, yes this Monday I turned twe-...twen-...twenty. Yeah, still not used to saying it. I honestly didn't know how to relate this outfit to why I chose it besides the fact that it's just super cute and I thought I'd dress it up with the accesories and stay chic and classy with it by using pearls and my rose gold watch. Also, how much do you love the bag? Because I just love it. I've always wanted a duffle bag like that but they're usually too big but this one is just perfect and ah, so cute! It was a birthday gift:)
Well anyways, I hope you guys love the outfit and oh I think you'll really like next week's! Also, sorry for the very late post!


Omg where did you get that!?
Shirt: Old Navy
Jeans: H&M
Scarf: H&M
Watch: Michael Kors
Rings:  Beya
Headband: JCPenney
Purse: Steve Madden (Marshalls)
Flats: Macy's

 Getting situated #thoseshoesss


Don't you love how a blazer and pumps takes a normal outfit of pattern-blocking from cute to a "I-need-to-wear-this-outfit-out-tonight" outfit, which is exactly what I did! When you never know what to wear to a semi-formal dinner with friends, when in doubt put a blazer on it and you'll be perfectly dressed for the occasion. And if you're feeling daring (like I was), then put some heels on! I fell in love with these when I bought them and they are surprisingly one of my most comfortable ones...well for the first hour, then you start contemplating about walking bare feet. So, this is basically how I would dress on a night out for dinner with friends and I hope you loved it (and if it not then at least the red pumps) as much as I did! Also, sorry for the late post, something called school was getting in the way -_-

Omg where did you get that?!
Blazer: Forever21
Dress: H&M
Scarf: Papaya
Pumps:  Traffic
Jeans: H&M
Watch: Michael Kors
Bag: Burlington (Steve Madden)

I really like this outfit. Like, a lot. It's not the usual, and yet it's punky, chic, cute, and girly all at the same time. And I don't know how I thought of it either, to be honesty I probably saw something like it on instagram or facebook and then it just popped to mind. Hope you guys love this outfit as much as I do!

LOVE this bag! #stevemaddenalltheway

 
 Omg where did you get that!?
Jean Shirt: Cotton On
Striped Shirt: Cotton On
Scarf: Burlington
Jeans: Charlotte Russe
Shoes: Bata (store in Africa)
Purse: Steve Madden
Watch: Michael Kors

This outfit just sums up the color blocking and pattern blocking to tee so not much explaining is necessary (I think I almost rhymed there:D), but this week I decided to show the people behind stylebyfj! These girls aren't the only ones that I've helped me get to where I am, but they've done more than I can ask for and I'm always so happy and blessed when I realize that I have them to go back to for anything. Both are extremely talented themselves in make up and hair, two departments which I have very little talent in. They're basically my left and right wing, but sh they don't need to know I love them that much. Well, hope you guys loved this week's outfit!

 Omg where did you get that?!
Cardigan: H&M
Top: Old Navy
Jeans: Charlotte Russe
Scarf: H&M
Purse: Aldo
Watch: Michael Kors
Shoes: Payless

So yesterday I went to my first ever NBA game of the Magic against the 76er's and even though I'm a fan of neither teams (I'm a Laker's fan), it was a pretty good game! And so I've had this shirt sitting in my closet and I at first bought it because I didn't have anything like it and didn't know how I was going to wear it. But, the game inspired me! So I thought, instead of looking I got out of a jail, how about looking like a referee with better taste! This outfit consists of pattern-blocking but on the next level since the patterns are bigger and directly against each other for lack of better terms. What I love about this outfit though are the blue skinny jeans that just POP. It's that perfect royal vibrant blue yet not obnoxious. I know this different from my usual, but I hope you loved it as much as I did!



Omg where did you get that?!
Top: H&M
Scarf: WetSeal
Jeans: Charlotte Russe
Purse: Aldo
Flats: Payless
Watch: Michael Kors

A friend and I were told to host an event for the club that we are part of (Ahlul-Bayt Society) and it was supposed to be about hijab. I was thrilled because it was basically our chance to show our ideas and lead a small event. We put our heads together and came up with giving non-Muslims the chance to experience what it is like to be a hijabi (girl that wears hijab), and I think that as much of a different experience it was for those who tried it on, it was also a different experience for us! I absolutely enjoyed this and I know this won't be last time they'll be something like this. Enjoy the pics and of course it was Monday (which means I'm blogging late hehe sorry), so check out my outfit, I think it worked out pretty well :) Hope you guys have a good rest of the week!




  













 

Omg where did you get that??
Cardigan: Old Navy
Dress: H&M
Flats: Macy's
Jeans: H&M
Watch: Michael Kors
Scarf: sanzaa.co.uk