I LIKE IT

Hello Everyone! I just have to tell you I'm addicted.. to my iPad that is! Hahah seriously, this thing is amazing, I spend all day on it! I found 2/3 of my summer reading books for free and reading is so much easier on it. I just find time to read. Well just wanted to let you know my input incase any of you were looking into buying one. So today I decided to take pictures in outfits I've worn but never took pictures of. Hope you enjoy these! Please note that when I actually wore these out, my hair was in a better state hahah.



I'm not typically your shorts and t-shirt kind of girl. But when it comes to 3OH!3 t-shirts and acid-wash shorts, I'm all for it! I bought this shirt at the 3OH!3 concert here in my city. Just wanted to share that yes they were amazing, and yes, I will see them again whenever they return. 3OH!3 t-shirt from concert, Acid-wash shorts from American Apparel, Shoes from Nine West, Necklace from Forever 21

Next, I wore this to a formal party. However, I accidentally bought this dress a size to big which made it slightly uncomfortable. This, nevertheless, does not degrade its appeal. I still love it.

I wore this dress to another party (this one was semi-formal, however). I loved the strong shoulders. It felt like an 80s retro flashback.



Next, this is just an outfit I wore casually I think to go shopping. I bought this romper at Express and absolutely fell in love with it. It is super versatile. It also follows 2 trends: rompers and denim.



Last, but definitely not least, I would like to mention another recent obsession of mine. DOUBLE RINGS. I bought this one from an etsy shop and I am in love. It's not your typical hardcore ring, right? That's why i loved it!

&& there's glitter on the floor

Hello everyone, as promised, i have a new outfit post for you guys! This time a good camera was actually present at the party and I got some cool shots with some of my friends. This was at an all-girls reunion which ended up being really fun. It's kind of weird to go to all-girls kickback since I go to an all-girls school but I guess we've learned to survive without boys.
Hahah random, anyways...

Silk white tank from ANGL, Express pink ruffle skirt, Steve Madden Heels, Forever 21 gray vest, Necklace worn as bracelet from forever21

(I'm not sure about my friends' outfits, though I'd be glad to ask them if you wish to know.
xxx
Ariela

Happy Mother's Day!

Hello folks,
Today, as many of you most likely also did, I celebrated Mother's day. My mom is very sneaky and will search every corner of the house looking for her present and will open it before she can. For this reason, we get her last minute gifts. And when I say last minute, I mean the day of. So this morning, my dad, brothers and I went to the mall and bought her a gorgeous camel colored Hobo bag and a navy blue wallet. Stellar! Haha. I bought her a statement necklace from Anthropologie and my older brother bought her a Kat Von D eyeshadow palette. I had a great time at my uncle's house for lunch celebrating Mother's Day with my whole family except for a couple of cousins who are away in college. This is what I wore,










Oversize racerback tank from Express, Long beige cardigan from Nordstrom BP, Jeggings by J Brand, Steve Madden studded heels, Studded bracelet handmade by a friend (I know, right!), Hat from Urban Outfitters, Necklace from aunt's accessories boutique, Ring from Urban Outfitters

I hope you had an amazing day with you mothers, I wish them all the best!

xxx
Ariela
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(another post to arrive later this week)

let's march into spring

Spring is honestly and probably my favorite season. Winter gets too cold to actually show off some outfits and summer outfits are extremely tedious (shorts, a top and sandals or a floral dress and a cardigan - need I say more?). For that reason, I LOVE spring. You can wear summer tops and dresses with blazers, jackets, and just layers in general to make them more interesting. Here in California, it's barely March and it already feels like August - which is great, don't get me wrong, but by mid-July I'll be sick of the outfits ;). I am extremely excited about the new trends I've been noticing for spring and summer. Gorgeous stuff. Anyways, here's an outfit I wore recently to a party. It was a formal party and I didn't have a dress so I just dressed up this floral one as a transition into the new season.



Here, Floral dress from Nordstrom paired with Forever 21 blazer, pearls and chains necklace, Michael Kors watch, Jessica Simpson heels.



Here is another outfit I wore to a party. Gosh, are all my outfits from parties?! Hahah, well I do go to a private school where I wear a uniform so I guess I dress up on weekends when I go out. Wearing a white blouse from ANGL, White faux-leather jacket from Love Tree USA, silence + noise skirt from Urban Outfitters and Jessica Simson heels.


Anywho... Right now I finally got a chance to update my blog.. I am currently recovering from septoplasty which pretty much is a nose job for health reasons. Today I went to the doctor's to get some bandages and fillers removed and I seriously breathed correctly and nicely for the first time in my life. I'm in heaven - I can smell everything and I can breathe (I had a deviated septum that prevented me from breathing from one nostril). I hope you are all enjoying a lovely spring break.

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xxxx

FOREVER YOUNG

Hello my darlings,
So I'm back! I apologize for the lack of updates. But finally I do have an outfit post for you! I wore this to a valentine's day party. I have had this denim dress lying around for a while and the weather just wasn't right. So I finally got the chance to wear it and got tons of compliments on it. I also just wanted to let all of you know that I have been keeping up with new york fashion week. and Wow. I'm so impressed and amazed by all of the designers' collections. I loved the play with textures at Cynthia Rowley. Jeremy Scott's fashion world inspired collection was amazing. Anna Sui's eccentric and bohemian hip clothing was also gorgeous. I was in awe of Diesel's edgy plaid, leather and grungy prints. Marc Jacobs was amazing as always. And last but not least, I adored the Sherlock Holmes inspired DKNY collection.
What did you think of nyfw? Which were your favorite collections? Who are your favorite upcoming designers?




White faux-leather jacket by Love Tree USA, silence + noise denim dress from Urban Outfitters, Steve Madden heels, Necklace from my aunt's local accessories boutique.


xoxox, Ariela

If you don't like my art you won't like my soul

Hello Everyone! Sorry I've been on a bit of a hiatus, I just haven't had that many outings and I've had a heavy schoolworkload lately. However, I am not sure if I've mentioned this but I am very artsy. I am a painter, some of my paintings are in the backgrounds of my outfit pictures. Today, instead of an outfit picture, I am posting a sketch I made. I basically took the newest issue of Harper's Bazaar and sketched one of the pictures by Peter Lindbergh (one of my favorite photographers) in the Global Warming spread.

Here is the original photograph:

Source: The Fashion Time Magazine

Anyways, enjoy! Tell me if you'd like to see more of these. xoxo, Ariela

2010!

Hello Everyone! I hope everyone had a spectacular Christmas Break. Mine was very relaxing. New Years was pretty chill just hanging out at home with my family so there weren't any outfits or pictures worth sharing. However, I do have a quick outfit post for you! I wore this on one of my various trips to LA.

Juicy Couture beret, Sweater from Urban Outfitters, Dress from Nordstrom, Hue Tights, Jessica Simpson boots, Necklace from Forever 21, Wrist Cuff from my aunt's accessories boutique

Makeup look of the day: Using mostly NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Gold and grey and black eyeshadows from my Sephora palette. I haven't forgotten about the makeup tutorial some of you wish for me to do - I just haven't had the time. When I get ready I do my eyemakeup in about 20 minutes, get dressed, fix the hair, and take pictures in about 10 minutes. So, I'll try to make the tutorial today because I haven't got much to do but I'm thinking it'll be easier in video. I'll edit it and only do one eye so it isn't as tedious. I'll post that as soom as I upload it to vimeo!

Take care,

xoxo

Ariela

Merry Christmas!

Hello Everyone! I am hoping everyone had a fabulous Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I hope Santa Baby brought you all of your desirables! I know I had a really fun Christmas with my whole family. This year, Christmas was at my aunt's restaurant (closed, so it was just the family) so it was really fun. She rented a karaoke machine which enhanced the ambience in the dining hall. Here are some pictures.

All my cousins and me on the far right

One of my aunts got me this jewelled headband (can be worn hippie as well) and of course I sported it right away!
Dress from Zara, Leather Jacket (gifted) from Arden B., Hue Tights, Steve Madden Shoes, BCBG Chain purse, Urban Outfitters Ring, Earrings from aunt's boutique

Last but not least, this is how Santa treated me this Christmas:

(Clockwise from left: Neal Sperling from Urban Outfitters Grey Sweater, Arden B. Leather Jacket, Twelve by Twelve Military Style Sweater, Urban Outfitters Floral Dress, Nordstrom Gibson Gray Tunic, Joe's Jeans Jeggings, Blue Silence+Noise Sweater from Urban Outfitters, Gray Juicy Tracksuit, Pink BDG Urban Outfitters Sweater and Silence+Noise Motor Jacket)

Sephora Ultimate Blockbuster, Too Faced Eyeshadows in Super Nova and Shooting Star, Forever 21 Necklace, Rings from Charlotte Russe, J. Crew Embellished Tee, Jewelled Headband by Local Designer.

I also received cash and 23 Filters for my DSLR. In addition, I bought a Fisheye Lomo 2+ Camera with some money I received.

How was your Christmas? Did Santa treat you well this year?

xxx

Ariela