Jalisa’s Fashion Files

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DRESS: Aritzia (similar style on sale here) //  VEST: TWO by Vince Camuto from Marshalls (here) //  SUNGLASSES: Salvatore Ferragamo (similar style here) //  PURSE: Marc Jacobs from Nordstrom (similar style here)  // SHOES: GUESS from Marshalls (similar style on sale here) // STONE BRACELET: c/o Chloe + Isabel (here)

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had an awesome weekend! To start of your week, I'm sharing this look that features an extremely versatile piece, a fitted lace dress. I've worn this dress twice on the blog and this is the casual option (the other styles can be found here & here). I'm all in favor for pieces that can help make my life easier by providing more outfit options and I'm sure you are too! If you have a favorite lace dress in your closet, even if it's in a more formal color like black, try pairing it with a denim vest or jacket and wedges or even mules; it will instantly dress down the lace, while adding texture and interest to a simple look. 

I hope this post gave you some ideas for working with your favorite lace dress. You can also use these tips when working with a lace skirt as well. To maintain that dress down feel, I'd suggest wearing a simple tank or white tee for a causal chic vibe ;)

XO,

Jalisa

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TANK: Cynthia Rowley from Marshalls (similar style here)  // PANTS: Dorothy Perkins (similar style here) // NECKLACE: Charming Charlie (similar style on sale here)  // SUNGLASSES: Salvatore Ferragamo (similar style here) // PURSE: Gucci (similar style here)

Happy Friday!

It's finally the weekend, woohoo! I'm so ready to relax tomorrow and perhaps lounge at the beach because this week has been a whirlwind to say the least! Anyway, this look is perfect for a relaxed weekend. It's simple and bold at the same time. I love when my accessories and printed pieces work together to create a cohesive flow that gives the perception of me really trying, when in reality I didn't, haha! That's the fun part of boho and Indie inspired outfits; the prints and accessories do the talking. With that said, printed pants are not to be avoided because they create interest and make the whole process of finishing the look that much easier, since you can simply pull colors out of the print for your top and call it a day OR opt for white, which is always safe. Add a necklace to balance out the print on the bottom, essentially creating interest from top to bottom, which is more eye appealing. Then, layer on those treasured arm candies and voilà, you're look is done!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and feel free to share your plans in the comment's section!

XO,

Jalisa

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TANK: Cynthia Rowley from Marshalls (similar style on sale here) // PANTS: From Marshalls (similar style on sale here) // PURSE: Marc Jacobs from Nordstrom Rack (similar style on sale here) // SHOES: LuLu*s (here)

Hey Beauties,

Today's look is a perfect summer outfit, since it's light and minimal in style, a perfect no fuss option! I love this tank because it has a touch of chambray on the shoulders and neckline, adding a little texture and print to a simple and casual look. I've worn it in so many ways, with jeans, leggings, and shorts, but this time around, I wanted to wear it with a pair of white pants and these chambray heels for a nice fresh summery pairing. I love how the chambray is featured on both the top of my outfit and the bottom, creating a bit of cohesiveness and maintaining interest to the overall look. I added a bubblegum pink purse to pull out the pink in my heels and to of course add some color. 

One thing to keep in mind when wearing white is that it highlights the area in which it's worn. So, if you're insecure about a certain area of your body, I wouldn't advise to wear it there, as it will then become the focal point. I do suggest wearing it in a place that you feel most confident! Another thing to consider is that just as black makes us look thinner, white tends to make us appear heavier, since it reflects light. This doesn't mean that you can't wear it on your fuller areas which you love, it just means that you may want to consider the fit of the piece and balance out your entire outfit with other pieces that will also captivate the eye ;) 

So what do you think of this look? Are you loving white this summer, too?!

XO, 

Jalisa

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TANK: Marshalls (similar style here) |  SKIRT: c/o Les Lunes (here)  |  SUNGLASSES: Christian Dior from Saks off 5th Avenue (similar style here)  |  NECKLACE: Larimar Necklace from the Dominican Republic (similar style on sale here) |  BRACELET: Alexis Bittar from TjMaxx (similar style on sale here) |  PURSE: Michael Kors (similar style on sale here)

Good morning loves,

Have you ever been on a crunch for time and didn't know what to wear? In those situations I often find that a maxi dress or skirt is my life saver, like today. I honestly didn't know what to wear and I was getting really frustrated gazing into my closet jam packed full of clothes and nothing to wear, lol! So, I decided to go with this monochromatic look. Both pieces are super comfortable on their own and when combined, ah, I felt like I was wearing pajamas! Monochrome is a great option for any body shape, just be sure to wear a color that you absolutely love and that looks amazing on you! It helps elongate and visually slim the body, but you all know how much I love my color, so this all grey had to feature some sort of pop and I opted for my favorite summer neon green bag. I swear, I've been wearing this bag way too much! I always make sure to remind my husband how often I wear my splurges, so that he considers that the next time I try to convince him another addition to my bag collection is necessary, lol.

Anyway, I thank you all for stopping by my blog and I hope you come back tomorrow for another post!

XO,

Jalisa

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TANK: Polo Ralph Lauren from Marshalls (similar style on sale here)  | PANTS: Flying Tomato from Marshalls (similar style here) |  STONE BRACELET: Little Switzerland (similar style on sale here)  |  TWO STONE BRACELET: c/o Chloe + Isabel (here) |  PURSE: Michael Kors (similar style on sale here)  |  SHOES: Mossimo from Target (similar style on sale here)

Happy Wednesday!

Today's post is going up a tad later than usual, I had a very hectic past two days and I'm so glad that today is starting to come to a close! It was such a beautiful day, I wanted to wear something extra summery and bold because the weather was beyond perfect. You've seen me wear these pants a few times, proving that printed pieces can be worn in more ways than you may think. I myself used to shy away from printed pieces because I would think, "how often will I be able to wear this?" Now of course you can't get away with wearing a printed piece within a week's time as you would with your favorite skinny jeans or shorts, but you can still get quite some use out of them. The last two times I styled these pants I wore a sold colored top, this time around I decided to do some pattern mixing. It was very simple, I started with a basic print, stripes that had the same colors found within these awesome pants and voila, the look came together perfectly! 

I hope this post inspired you and don't forget to stop by again tomorrow for another post :)

XO, 

Jalisa

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