All The Prettys

Author: Marisol

  • Country Club Plaza

    Country Club Plaza

    Hey Babes!

    I was in Kansas City for a week visiting my family and knew I wanted to shoot my pretty new OTS dress on The Plaza. The Country Club Plaza is a shopping district that was designed, and built in the 1920s to mimic Kansas City’s Sister City, Seville, Spain. These stairs are beautiful and represent the Spanish vibe.

     

    This simple orange/red off the shoulder style is perfect for a day brunching at the Classic Cup or sitting around at happy hour at the Hotel Sorella’s rooftop pool area.

     

    I love bright summer colors and I have going a bit crazy lately picking all my new dresses like this lol.

    Dress: Target (on sale less than $30)

    Clutch: sold out, but–check your local store too!; Similar–Francescas

    Earrings: sold out,–check your local store too!; Similar-Francescas

    Wedges: old BR; Similar

    Necklace: Kendra Scott

    Photography: Art N Soul Creative Services

  • Off The Shoulder Still Going Strong

    Off The Shoulder Still Going Strong

    Hi Babes!

    So I am still craaaazy about anything off the shoulder. It is so cute, yet sexy at the same time. The Off The Shoulder (OTS) trend has been around for a few summers now. I still love the variety of ideas you can style with this look.

    This dress has the cutest print that can be perfect for Spring, but the colors can take you way into fall. I love the way it fits loosely, which is something I never choose actually. This is my first more baby doll like style dress ever. I got tons of compliments walking around the vineyards this day. This was so fun to shoot at this vineyard, the trellis was getting covered with grapes just coming in!

    This dress has the cutest slevee details with the cut-outs and the little ties that make it super special.

    Paige Spring Cellars Is located in Cornville, AZ just outside of Cottonwood and very near Sedona. Its an easy 1 hour and 15 minute drive from North Phoenix. The property is so pretty and has lots of nice areas to take photos.

    The vineyard photos are still one of my favorite photoshoots ever. Of course drinking wine during the shoot was fun LOL!

    Sorry for the photo overload, this is seriously one of my most favorite dresses ever! It was the dress that I modeled in a fashion show about a month ago for my friend Kim. She is the owner of the online boutique called Clothes Minded Boutique . This dress is still available in all sizes. I will link it below and all my accessories too!

    Dress: Clothes Minded Boutique

    Booties (old); Similar

    Cross Body Bag: LA Shaffer (real leather bag that comes in many colors!)

    Sunnies: Warby Parker

    Earrings: Pure Life Jewelry (local Phoenix maker)

    Watch:Cluse Watch (ON SALE!)

  • Thred Up Summer Find

    Thred Up Summer Find

    Hi Babes!

    So this summer I’m going to try and not buy so many sundresses ( yeah ok not true lol). I have quite the collection over the years. I love sundress weather! I just used the website thredUp to find a cute dress, but for so much less! Win win right?!?!?

    This dress is so cute and comfortable for the pool or even brunch. I had heard of thredUp before, but not for buying, just for cleaning out my closet haha.

    I am so obsessed with bright colors and thredUp has a big selection of these fun sundresses you should check out!

    Dress: thredUP ( find a similar one here)

    Shoes: sold out; similar Tory Burch

    Bag: Mar y Sol

    Necklace: L.V. Kiki (subscription box)

    Photography: Jaqueline Trevino Photography

    If you find any cute sundresses let me know! I’m always on the lookout!

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Spring Pastels

    Spring Pastels

    Hi!

    I’ve been so excited about the cooler weather here in Phoenix. It seems we get only two seasons (cold and hot) here instead of four. I feel like I miss out on some cute trends because it gets so blazing hot here so fast. One trend I was happy to wear this Spring is pastel pants. In this case, pink denim pants.

    Mine are actually a super lightweight corduroy fabric. I wanted to feature the pink pant as the main focus and so I styled this with black instead of another pastel color. Ya know avoiding the whole rainbow sherbert look haha.

    I paired these long boho earrings with a real simple necklace. Of course my obsession with hats continues lol.

    So this was a funny day when after I was pretty rain-soaked, but we just kept shooting outfits. My hair was beyond natural frizzy curly haha. I know that any minute it will be back to 115F degrees here. In the meantime I will wear my cute pink pants!

    Pants: Rue 21

    Off the shoulder top: Altar’d state

    Booties: Forever 21

    Necklace: Kendra Scott

    Earrings: Ettika

    Hat: sold out; similar–Ted Baker

    Photography: J Petite Photograhy

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Zaful Summer Wishlist

    Zaful Summer Wishlist

    Hi Loves,

    I am so excited for the new summer looks this year. I’ve been scouring the web so you don’t have to!  If you have never heard of Zaful they are an online retailer with some of the cutest designs.

    I am so obsessed with the top left photo. This cute print dress is actually an Off the Shoulder Striped Dress It is less than $20. Yes you read right! The top right corner is the cutest gingham billowed top. The gingham print is all the rage right now. Don’t miss out on this trend and pick up this super cute Checked Cold Shoulder Blouse, which is less than $25. The bottom left dress is such a cute tropical leaf print and can be found HERE. It can be perfect with a denim jacket for a cooler night. This dress is less than $20. The bottom right white maxi is so perfect to pack for a summer vacay and can be found HERE and is just slightly over $26. Hope you enjoyed my wishlist. Oh btw they are having a mother’s day sale right now so go over to Zaful right now!

    All Items: Zaful

    For more off the shoulder items: GO HERE!!

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Arizona Wine Country

    Arizona Wine Country

    Hi Babes!

    So last month I went on a fun day trip to Cornville, AZ. It is a small town near Sedona that has several wineries. The Page Springs Cellars winery has a really pretty tasting room, with patios overlooking Oak Creek, food for a picnic and of course wine! I knew I wanted to wear my pretty new floral maxi dress to be comfy and still look feminine.

    I love the darker florals for Spring. This dress is flowy but not too lightweight as its about 20 degrees cooler in Cornville than in Phoenix.

    The winery had most of their land open to visitors to explore on your own, including the area with actual grape vines.

    I, of course, have to take every opportunity to dance around lol! (I’ll dance even without music haha).

    I had so much fun this day. Got lots of compliments on this dress. I’ll link it below. It can be paired for fall wth a cute black bomber jacket or even add a felt hat to the outfit.

    Maxi Dress: Clothes Minded Boutique (size small on me)

    Shoes: Vince Camuto (SALE!!)

    Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

    Sunglasses: Warby Parker

    Photography: Rachel Trujeque & Siara Rochell

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Jan Marini Hyla 3D Skin Serum

    Jan Marini Hyla 3D Skin Serum

    Hey Babes!

    I wanted to tell you all about this skin renewing complex from Jan Marini. This product is designed to help diminish the damage from sun exposure and the overall aging process.

    After cleansing face well, shake the bottle, then apply sparingly to entire face and neck area, both morning and night.

    Gently, work in the serum and follow with your favorite moisturizer.

    This Hyaluronic Acid based formula aids with the skin’s overall hydration, thus boosting collagen and elastin. Check out the link below for before and after pictures of real clients showing their skin’s improved elasticity and the reduction of fine line and wrinkles. I have been using my product for about 2 to 3 weeks now. I am lucky to not have any major wrinkles although in the last year or two there are for sure fine lines. I look forward to these lessening with daily use! Link below for contest. Enter now!!

    Jan Marini Hyla 3D or HERE

    ***Enter to win free skin care product: HERE

    Xx,

    Marisol

    —all opinions are solely mine irregardless of any gifted product or item.

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  • Heart and Soul Workshops

    Heart and Soul Workshops

    Hi There!

    I recently had the chance to attend a workshop unlike any other. It was being presented by Marian Mellen. I had met her before when she was at different events selling her handmade yoga headbands. I had no idea she was this gifted. She has this kind, calm presence about her, which is why I think these workshops are so special. This is Marian from the The Zen Bird.

    It was held a couple of months ago, but I still keep telling everyone about my morning visiting the Teapot for this purpose (to my friends sorry if I cannot verbalize well what this was really like, so all the more reason YOU should treat yourself and attend). The workshop I attended was a special version held in front of The Tea Pot for bloggers and influencers.

    Each workshop has brunch provided and even a sweet gift for each attendee. The future workshops are being held at DeSoto Central Market, where they have an event space upstairs on the second floor.

    The brunch quiche looked amazing (this Celiac girl didn’t get to have any as usual lol), but the rest of the ladies enjoyed it thoroughly.

    This workshop was very different for me and I’ll admit I would never have signed up had I not been invited as a blogger to try it out. The name of this was Radical Self Love. Yes I know you are thinking, crystals and incense, but it was in one word more than that…it is was…empowering.

    So basically, this workshop was about you. Well in my case, it was about me. Some of the ladies attending had children at home, husbands, boyfriends. Only a few of us were single. What I came away with was, it is so important to love your self as you need. To take small moments in each day to make a Self-Love Ritual come true. Marian gave us a list for us to pick 4 rituals to do for ourselves. Little things, such as turn on your favorite song and really just DANCE!! Or even having a cup of tea outside and listening to the birds, the sounds. I try to “just be”. Its harder and harder in the age of social media. We as bloggers need to document for our followers our fun life and adventures. Sometimes I am super bad at “instastories” lol, because I am just enjoying the experience.

     

    Each Heart & Soul Workshop has a different focus, such as Change, Purpose, Courage, Peace. I am definitely going to go back. I left there surprisingly calm and quiet (I know no wisecracks here). Link below will take you direct to the Workshop page to sign up. Gift yourself this you deserve it.

    Heart & Soul Workshops: HERE

    Photography: Sarah Hoag Photography

    One more note, Marian was kind enough to donate a seat for one of her workshops for my charity event that I just hosted for a dog rescue called E-List Angels. I am so grateful for her generosity and thank you! This is Marian.

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • Saturday Casual

    Saturday Casual

    Hi There!

    I recently got as a gift from my sister this super cute lightweight sweatshirt. It’s still a bit cool in the early morning hours and this so cute to run errands in. Of course it would look cuter at the beach I’m sure.

    I found this company in LA while attending Style Con last fall. I loved the beachy girl vibe designs. This top is also super soft.

    My gray converse are my favorite sneakers. I love the white ones too, but I could never keep them white past day one. So these gray ones are like a neutral for me.

    Top: Surf Glam Apparel

    Boyfriend Jeans: old; Similar

    Sneakers: Converse

    Watch: Jord Wood Watches

    Photography: J Petite Photography

    This company has the cutest graphic tees that you should really give them a look. They’re main quote is seek out “Your Inner Merbabe”! Seriously so cute. Like totally!

    Xx,

    Marisol

  • NeoStrata Home Glycolic Wash

    Hello!

    I was chosen to try a new product by NeoStrata. The company has been working on revolutionary technology since the late 1980s. The two founding physicians studied the response of the skin layers, with Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid. I am very familiar with one of their earlier discoveries. I had even prescribed Lac-Hydrin lotion for patients with Keratosis Pilaris on their upper arms. This calming anti-inflammatory (non-steroidal) shedding if the skin lessens the uneven appearance of the “chicken-like” skin that patients are very self-conscious about.

    This same duo designed this at home glycolic wash to be tough, yet gentle for daily use. The directions actually state you can use it twice a day.

    The bottle is ready to deliver a generous squirt of a foam  that you you will apply to wet skin. It immediately tingles, just like a real glycolic peel. Now the only thing I wasn’t sure how long to leave the foam on or whether or not I should be working into my skin or not.

     

    After, you rinse thoroughly for a minute or two until the tingling of the skin subsides. And its that easy! I have used this once a day for a good week and I LOVE it. I can feel my skin smoothness coming back. It really makes it more even and not flaky. If you check it let me know what you think!

    Buy Here: NeoStrata

    Xx,

    Marisol

     

     

     

    –This product was gifted to me through Brand Backer. All opinions are strictly mine alone.