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JUMPSUIT: Guess from Marshalls (similar style on sale here) //  NECKLACE: c/o Anitanja (very similar style here)  // FRING BRACELET: c/o Kendra Scott (here)  // GEM BRACELET: Little Switzerland (similar style on sale here)  // SHOES: Michael Antonio from Annie Sez (similar style I'm loving here)  // CLUTCH: Michael Kors from Marshalls (similar style on sale here)

Hello Gorgeous Ladies!

It's finally the weekend and there's no better day than Friday, especially during the summer, wouldn't you agree?! My favorite color is pink and my second is red, it once was the other way around. As much as I love red, surprisingly, I don't have too many pieces with this bold vibrant color in my closet. When I saw this jumpsuit about a year ago at Marshalls, I knew I had to get it; I fell in love with the back! This would be a perfect option for a summer date night. The color is synonymous with love and jumpsuits can give a dressier vibe than let's say a maxi dress. I decided to pair it with gold accents because I love wearing red and gold and it's the metal I reach for the most during summer because it looks great with a tan, as does rose gold! 

If you're not familiar with my YouTube videos, I did a video in which I explained how to select jumpsuits and maxi dresses for your body shape, which you can watch here. This jumpsuit was featured, but styled in a much more casual way. Speaking of casual, do you remember when I styled this look last 4th of July weekend (see post here)?! I simply love this jumpsuit because of it's versatility and I'm challenging myself to come up with more looks to wear and share, so keep an eye out! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous and stylish weekend ;)

XO,

Jalisa

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PONCHO: Caché (similar style here)  //  SHORTS: Marshalls (similar style here)  // NECKLACE: Charming Charlie (similar style here)  // BRACELET: Alexis Bittar from TjMaxx (similar style here)  // SHOES: Gucci from DSW (similar style on sale here)

Hey Babes!

I love to wear ponchos every season, they're comfy and add interest and dimension to any outfit, making it a fun piece to work with. This look features my summer poncho which is one of my favorite summer pieces because of the color and print combination. It also has small perforated holes all throughout, making it breathable and more comfortable to wear this time of year. I decided to pair it with a pair of white color blocked shorts, which tied in with the black and white found within the print. For the shoes, I selected a purple pair to pull out the color found within the poncho, since the dominant color of the piece is pink. 

As I mentioned earlier, ponchos are a favorite of mine because the provides physical comfort, but emotional as well! With a poncho, it's easier to conceal the aftermath of a hefty meal, while remaining chic and secure, hehe! 

Thank so much for stopping by and I hope your day is amazing! 

XO, 

Jalisa

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TANK: From Marshalls (similar style here) | SKIRT: c/o LuLu*s (similar style here) | PURSE: Michael Kors (color sold out, but similar color here) | SHOES: Missguided (similar style here)

Happy Friday loves,

Today's look is perfect for a night out, it's edgy, yet feminine at the same time. As you know, I love combining different styles to create an awesome dynamic, super fun! I initially wanted to wear this top with a pair of white pants, but it's just way too hot for that, so I decided to pair it with a white (faux) leather skirt instead. I guess I've been really diggin' leather skirts this summer, haha! What helps to enhance the edgy vibe of the look is not only that the shirt has a black base, but that I didn't tuck it in, leaving just the peplum folds of the skirt peaking through. This is a great way to help camouflage a larger midsection and hips, since the top simply glides over both, making it flattering for every shape. The peplum detail will help to create some bottom width and the illusion of curves to the apple, inverted triangle, & rectangular shaped ladies. This will also help elongate the torso, a great strategy if you want to balance out your longer legs with your shorter torso ;)

I wanted to quickly mention how thankful I am for all of you who take the time to read and visit my blog, leaving supportive and inspiring comments. I'm truly grateful and just know that you're all like precious stones and jewels. Even though there are many, each is different and unique in it's cut, color, and design; no two are the same, as with all of you. You are all so beautiful and unique and have so much to offer, so always remember that; there is no one like YOU! 

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have an awesome weekend! 

XO, 

Jalisa

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Hey Babes, 

You all know how much I LOVE color and trying out different color combinations, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a post giving some ideas on some bold, vibrant colors you could combine for your summer looks. A question I often get asked when I encourage other women who generally shy away from bright colors, is how do I know which colors would look good together? Hopefully this post will give those of you asking the same question some ideas for combining pieces you have in your closet that you may have never thought to, giving you more use and options out of your items ;)

XO, 

Jalisa

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TANK: New York & Company (similar style here) | SKIRT: H&M (similar leather version here) | SHOES: Missguided 

Hey my loves, 

I hope you're all having a great week thus far! Today's pairing is ultra feminine and perfect for summer. I love blush tones combined with coral, I feel they work and blend together rather nicely. I've been shopping my closet a lot recently, pulling pieces I haven't worn in a while and in this case, forgot I even had! Has that ever happened to you? I haven't worn this faux leather skirt in years and I honestly can't understand how I could've possibly forgotten this beauty; I love it! What I love most about it, aside from the color, is the shape of it. It's a circle skirt, so it's really flattering for women of all shapes and sizes. You don't have to worry about it making your hips appear wider, if they're already naturally wide. Being a pear shape, I've experienced so many difficulties in selecting the best style for my hips, styles that don't make them look huge in an unflattering way. That's why I urge you to know and understand which body shape you have, so you can avoid the frustration and hassle of trying on clothing that weren't made for your figure anyway and opt for styles that work with your body, not against it! Watch my video on how to do that here, if don't know which body shape you have or are uncertain. 

I hope this post gave you some inspiration and don't forget to check back tomorrow for another post! 

XO, 

Jalisa

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