Category: FASHION

  • Cozy Casual

    Cozy Casual

    Hi Loves!

    This cute oversized sweater is perfect for this weekend’s weather. It randomly got cold again and really rainy. I am loving this loose fitting look which is not typically what I wear. I love this soft pink color too.  A lot of my recent looks have been brighter in color, but I find I like to change it up. I’ve never just had one look or one style or dressing. I like to wear something depending on the occasion or event.

    This sweater has the look of a traditional cable knit sweater with a larger v-neck. It can be worn slightly off the shoulder too. I styled this sweater really simply. I found a well fitted pair of gray skinny jeans and chose a pair of almost oatmeal colored booties.

    I wanted to keep the jewelry very delicate and simple. I didn’t want to over accessorize since this was a casual comfy look. I did add these sunnies for interest, well ok mostly because they are prescription and this way I don’t trip lol.

    This outfit came together due to the cold weather. I LOVE getting all dressed up everyday, but when I”m cold I need to feel cozy and casual. Let me now below what item you bring out when you are cold!

    Sweater: Shein; Similar;Similar

    Booties: Sold out: SImilar; Similar (under $35)

    Denim: Rue 21(under $15); Similar

    Necklace: Nieman Marcus

    Sunnies: Warby Parker

    Photography: J Petite Photography

    Have a greta week everyone!

    Xo,

    Marisol

  • Valentine’s Cocktails

    Valentine’s Cocktails

    Hi Loves

    I love wearing red! So when StyleWe reached out to me for a collaboration, I jumped at the chance to pick out something to feature for Valentine’s Day. While the last post was a bit more dreamy this dress is super sexy, even with a longer sleeve!

    This dress looked super cute online, but I have to admit it is even better in person. I absolutely love the flouncy details at the sleeves and the hem line. The hem is actually a bit uneven where it comes up a bit higher on both sides!!

     

    When I styled this dress I wanted to keep my accessories super simple. This solid colored dress would typically need something to make it interesting, but this dress with its own special touches did not need a lot of help. I paired a simple patent leather pumps and this leopard print clutch. I got this clutch before this online retailer started carrying the fold-over style, which actually I like better. C’est la vie!

    Dress: StyleWe

    Pumps: old, Aldo; Similar–Aldo; Similar–Aldo

    Clutch: old; Similar–splurge; Similar–Steal (under $50)

    Earrings: old–Kate Spade; Similar-Kate Spade; Similar-Kate Spade

    Ring: Rachel Zoe Box of Style

    Photography: J Petite Photography

    The new Box of Style for Spring will be coming out soon. You can use coupon code: BOS10  for $10 off you BOX right now! I really hope you enjoyed this post. Please leave some love in the comments down below.

    Xo,

    Marisol

    –I received product in exchange for my work and my honest opinions in this post.

  • Dreamy Valentine’s Day

    Dreamy Valentine’s Day

    Hello Loves!

    This is the first of three Valentine’s Day outfits to help inspire you, I really hope you enjoy! Just for full disclosure, I ordered my red ball gown with no place at all to wear it to! A little strange maybe, but if I get invited to a ball I’m all set! Hint, Hint!

    I had in mind for awhile now to shoot this dress at the Wrigley Mansion. A lot of people have never visited or have never known about this magical place. It is a beautiful hacienda like mansion up on a big hill in the Biltmore area of Phoenix.

    This gorgeous red ball gown is such a dream dress. It even has pockets, which this gal just loves. I decided to style it very simply with a minimal dainty necklace, no arm jewelry and no earrings even. The dress is truly the feature.

    I did style it with a leopard coat, it was still cold that week. This is a vintage piece that belonged to my Mom. She got a new one she liked better and I was happy to take this one off her hands. Talking about hands, a gal should never arrive empty handed, and so La Marca Prosecco is always a good idea! It is my personal favorite prosecco, a tad sweeter than a true brüt champagne–which I actually like better, but not overtly sweet either.

     

    Ball Gown: Morning Lavender–sold out; Similar–Morning Lavender; Similar–on sale for $50!!

    Necklace: Kendra Scott

    Coat: Similar; Similar–on sale for $37!!

    Photography: J Petite Photography

    I hope that you liked this post. Stay tuned for our craaazzzy adventure that we had while shooting inside the mansion in the next post! Small hint: BOO!

    Xo,

    Marisol

  • Hapari FIT Activewear

    Hapari FIT Activewear

    Hi There!!

    I am so excited to tell you about this latest collaboration. Hapari reached out to me about featuring and trying out their activewear line. I was pretty flattered! They started off as a swimwear company and have moved more into including activewear.

    Ok so those that know me well are aware that I am not a gym girl. Now this doesn’t mean I’m sedentary, quite the opposite. In 2004 I had a thyroidectomy after gaining over 30 lbs and being pretty sick. I was super skinny for my height before that so many did not realize that I was sick at all. I used to do 5 dance classes a week (ballet, flamenco, belly dance and contemporary). Nowadays, I do my kind of working out–not super structured. But it works for me.

    I love to walk with my dogs. Try to most days! Cleo is always in a hurry to get somewhere (not sure where she is pulling to get to lol). She is about 6 months old now and has a ton of energy. The other 2 have no choice but to keep up!

    I usually swim most days when my pool warms up too. But when its cooler out I love to ride my bike. I have a cute beach cruiser, yes with a basket on the front, that I ride for a good hour. Here in Phoenix, I try to ride as often as I can before it gets too warm. I’ve actually had my bike tires get worn out/ruined from the pavement being too stinking hot!! The jackets I ordered in size small also. I am crazy about the little thumb holes. Yes something that little makes me happy!

    I truly loved these Hapari FIT pieces. They are so well made. Hapari prides itself in fitting a woman’s body very well and their activewear is no different.The wide waistband on the pants is so nice to help hide my extra pouchiness haha.

    I really loved the way the sports bra fit and the higher neckline too. This is a size small. The pants are a size medium–I’m more “hippy” than the average girl of my height and weight.

    The solid black tank is very lightweight and super soft. I ordered the size small. Really loved this tank! The quality of this active is so well made.

    For me whatever I do I have to have music. With my dance background I love all types of music. Sometimes my “workout” is just dancing in my living room. So no one can critique my pathetic jete instead of a grand jete lol!

    I am trying to get back into actual classes, but life keeps getting in the way. I love nothing more than being on stage. I so miss it. No matter what you do keep moving. I am not in the league of the bloggers who are real fitness bloggers by any means, but if you can get a group of girlfriends together and just go out dancing its a great start. You burn a lot of calories and in heels! It’s an excellent workout. So to my friends at the Galantine’s party– in 2 weeks, Friday, we need to organize this for sure (you know who you are)!

    Hapari FIT Bra

    Hapari FIT Jacket Black

    Hapari FIT Jacket Eclipse

    Hapari Fit Tank Black

    Hapari FIT Pants Eclipse

    Core Water

    Nike Flex 5 Trainers ; Amazon

    Madison Ave Headset

    The best news is that everything at Hapari related to activewear is on major sale right now! The links above are for all the pieces that I received. Also don’t forget to check out Core water. I love the taste of their purified water, but best news is that they have just introduced 5 calorie flavored waters!! SO delicious and yet low calorie. No artificial sugars used to sweeten these waters.

    Xo,

    Marisol

    —I received items in exchange for my opinions/content. All statements are mine and mine alone. Special thanks to Hapari and also to Core Water for their collaborations.

     

  • Pink Floral Blouse

    Pink Floral Blouse

    Hi There!

    I am super happy it is a new year with new beginnings. I’m find myself picking outfits that make me feel lighter and express the fresh year ahead. I recently found this gorgeous pink floral blouse and thought about styling it for work, but then decided to go for a more casual street style look. I paired a cognac faux-leather jacket with stonecolored booties to off-set the super feminine look of the blouse.

     

    I picked up this cream colored straight leg jean this past summer, but of course it wasn’t cool enough to wear here in Phoenix. I am super happy I bought them, because as everyone now knows I am crazy lately about well placed zippers as accents!!

     

    I kept the jewelry pretty simple so that they didn’t over power the floral print. This one-piece long necklace was a steal, a Black Friday find for $10!

    This day was perfect, the sun had shifted a bit and the sun was peeking over Camelback mountain. As you can see the light made my hair even more red lol! Hope your New Year has started off great!!

    Jacket: Macys (on sale!!)

    Blouse: Zara (on sale!!)

    Jeans: sold out; Similar

    Booties: Nordstrom (on sale!!)

    Necklace: Express

    Rings: Box of Style (use code Prettys20) for discount ; marble ring sold out Similar

    Watch: Cluse Watch

    Photography: J Petite Photography

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Gold Pleated Skirt

    Gold Pleated Skirt

    Hi Lovelies!

     

    I am super excited to show you this new top from Farfetched Apparel company. This is again from their collaboration with RISTYLE Consulting for the FURTRIBE collection. The lovely Risa and Farfetched Apparel just launched their winter line of the cutest logos for long sleeve tees and sweatshirts.

    I am just obsessed with this super soft top. The logo is perfectly fitting for me lol!

    The “Dog walking is my cardio” top is just so much fun! I styled it with a gold metallic pleated skirt. And some really simple gold heels.

    I kept my accessories about the same color palette just to connect the theme of the outfit a bit more. This gold chain purse can be used as a cross-body or clutch which I just love the versatility.

    Top: Farfetched Apparel

    Skirt: Forever 21

    Heels: Old Navy (other colors too); Similar

    Bag: Old Navy (on sale  $13.99); Similar

    Choker: Wal-Mart (for real when I was in Cottonwood!);

    Photography: J Petite Photography

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Denim & Velvet

    Denim & Velvet

    Hi Loves,

    I hope you all had a great holiday season. My sister came to visit me since I could not leave Phoenix to go home to Kansas City this year, but next year for sure. A lot of holiday photos were snow-less lol, but I still had the Christmas spirit. This velvet tank ended being a great investment piece at a low price point for the holidays and beyond!

    I wanted to style this as more an everyday look to off set the luxe feel of velvet. The tank being crushed velvet is even better for this I think. I am super happy with this piece and the lace edging makes it a bit more feminine.

    These booties are on repeat this year. I love them. They are sold out but I will link some similar options down below.

    Tank: Zara ( just went on sale $19.99)

    Jeans: sold out–Rue 21; Similar

    Booties: sold out–H & M; Similar

    Necklace: Box of Style ( use discount code Prettys20 )

    Photography: J Petite Photography

    Its been such a fun year styling different looks this year. This velvet top is one of my new favorites. I’d love to hear which look you liked best for this velvet top. Let me know in the comments below!

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Velvet Tank Second Look

    Velvet Tank Second Look

    Hi Again!!

    So this super feminine velvet tank is my new easy go to piece. I love how it was so fun to style this. I found the velvet pant first actually. I was on the look out for somehting that I could style with the pants. It took some searching, but I knew this was it when I saw it.

    I styled the pant with these suede sandals from last season which color complimented them perfectly. I kept the bold sparkly necklace as a major showpiece for this look too.

    Tank: Zara

    Pant: Old Navy

    Coat: sold out; Similar

    Heels: Nordstrom

    Necklace: Box of Style (use Prettys20 for discount code)

    Photography: J Petite Photography

    I love this holiday look. I’m usually in a dress or a skirt, but sometimes its too cold for that and these velvet pants are a perfect alternative. Hope you enjoyed this look! The last look will be coming up soon.

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Velvet Tank–3 Ways (part one)

    Velvet Tank–3 Ways (part one)

    Hi Lovelies!

     

    I found the most beautiful crushed velvet tank and wanted to show you how to style it three different ways. This tank is so pretty, but does run a bit big.

    I got the x-small and it is still a bit loose, not really fitted. This tank is super soft and has lace edging on the neckline, which I just loved.

    I wanted to dress up the tank originally with this pretty skirt my Mom gave many years ago. I could never find just the right top for it until now!

     

    I wanted to style the tank for a Christmas Party. I had been to a party here at the Montelucia a few weeks ago and saw this gorgeous tree and decided to shoot the outfit here in the courtyard. It’s one of my favorite resorts in Phoenix. Very Spanish colonial architecture and overall feel.

    The accessories I chose were bold and furry lol. I love this inexpensive little jacket (it was 47 degrees that morning).

    I am absolutely crazy about these shoes. I have a nude pair too and the price is right on point. They have so many colors and textures to pick from.

    Velvet Tank: Zara

    Skirt: old; Similar or Similar

    Heels: Nordstrom

    Jacket: sold out Shein; Similar Shein; Similar Shein

    Necklace: Box of Style (use discount code Prettys20 )

    Photography: J Petite Photography

    I have to admit I wasn’t really sure they would let us shoot here that morning. The security guards were super nice and helpful. It was pretty and the perfect setting. I can’t wait to show the next two outfit pairings for this crushed velvet tank….stay tuned!!

    Merry Christmas!!

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Cozy Christmas Tree Shopping Outfit

    Cozy Christmas Tree Shopping Outfit

    Hi!!

    It’s almost Christmas!! I have been decorating for weeks now lol. I decided I needed one more thing, a pretty fresh wreath! My friend and I got together this past weekend to take some photos at our local Christmas tree lot. It’s actually been really beautiful here in Phoenix until the night before this shoot. That morning it was 37 degrees and freezing!

    I chose to style my new sweater with a pair of zip up denim and my new beanie from my latest Zoe Box of Style.

     

     

    There may have been Christmas music playing loudly overhead and a lot of giggles on my part!

     

    Seriously the softest sweater ever!!! I loved it so much I ordered in gray too! This is the x-small which fit perfectly. The small was pretty baggy and so I sent it back for this one.

    My new favorite booties too. So comfy and the leather is worn-in looking, which is a cool look I think.

     

     

    Sweater: Nordstrom

    Booties: Nordstrom

    Demin: Rue 21 ($10 only –your welcome lol!!)

    Beanie: Box of Style (use code WINTER for $20 off)

    Necklace: Kendra Scott

    Photography: Stylista Fitness (check out her beautiful photos on her blog!!)

    I hope that you hurry and check out of these items as they are selling fast (for you or gifts lol). The best part of the morning was that it smelled amazing at the lot. Fresh trees are so beautiful. Merry Christmas everyone!!

    Xx,

    Marisol