Three Ways to Wear a Quinceanera Dress (really)

I know, I know, I know - a quinceanera dress probably isn't the most relevant dress to a lot of us.  My demographic is well above the age requirement implied by the term, quinceanera, alone.  But stay with me, here.  When my sponsor, TBDress asked me to write a post about quinceanera dresses, my first thought was, I am nowhere near 15; what can I possibly say about a quinceanera dress?!  But then I browsed the selection and was instantly enamored by this beauty below.

Then it dawned on me - even if we're not (ahem - even close to) fifteen years old anymore - styled with the proper pieces, this dress still could work for a night out, a fancy event, or even just a sunny day spent picnicking in the park.  A big thanks! to my lovely pal, Linda, whose awesome post gave me the inspiration for mine.

I love the idea of adding a little edge to a fluffy, poufy dress with a bad ass vegan leather jacket, punk-inspired clutch, and some mixed metallics.

Top with a belted chambray button up, pop on some ultra-comfy cowboy boots, rock a flower crown, and this dress goes from frou-frou to frolicking in a field.



For this last look I wanted to create a sleek, stylish vibe, so I added a crisp white boyfriend blazer, some killer peep toe booties, and a pair of those super-sleek mirrored shades all the cool kids are wearing.  Silver & pearl accessories add an extra punch of posh.

I hope I've inspired you to wear a super poufy dress in some new ways.  Find my muse, as well as SO many others here: {http://www.tbdress.com/Cheap-Quinceanera-Dresses-4374/}.

Post sponsored by TBDress.  All opinions, however, are 100% my own.

Lovely Lace

Lately I've found myself with a fixation on all things lace.  It's such a pretty and feminine fabric with unique patterns and a decidedly vintage vibe.  What can I say; I've been lusting over lace, drooling over doilies, and crushing on crochet.  Can we all just agree that we can learn a valuable lesson from knitting grannies everywhere?

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Earth Day

I've been environmentally conscious ever since I can remember.  

I was the roommate who constantly nagged everyone to turn off the lights or TV when they left the room.  I was the annoying girl in the office who hounded the company for months until they implemented a recycling program.  I'm (still) the one always reminding her friends to make sure the products they buy aren't tested on animals. 

And once on a job interview I even told the employer that I would recycle toilet paper if I could (true story).

So in honor of Earth Day, I want to share with you some cool, eco-conscious products to help you stay earth-friendly, too.  Because in my opinion, you should live every day like it's Earth Day!

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1. This tote is totes adorbs.  Sorry, I couldn't help it.

2. Origins Clean Energy facial cleansing oil.  This company is ridiculously eco-friendly.  Check out what they do here.

3. A corn resin bracelet, conflict-free diamonds, ethically sourced mother of peal, mercury-free battery, and tons of fun, bright colors - plus they donate to several charities - what's not to love about Sprout watches?

4. You'll be hard pressed to forget your reusable grocery bag when it's so bright and cheery (and can squish itself up into a little lemon pouch for you to clip to your keychain).

5. An old boat re-purposed into a sunny, fun serving tray?  Yes, please.

6. By now we all know that when you buy a pair of Toms, the company donates a pair of shoes to a needy child.  But have you seen these new ikat wedges?  Doing good never looked better!

7. For every bottle sold, 100 liters of unsafe water will be purified for a family in rural India.  And you'll cut down on all those evil plastic water bottles to boot!

8. Local is better, so learn how to grow your own organic veggies.  P.S. - they're tastier this way too!

9. This soap is never tested on animals, is safe for the environment, people, and pets, and comes in delicious scents like botanical garden, mimosa sun, and coconut grove (to name a few).    In fact, their whole line of products, from body wash to toilet cleaner, all follow the same mission.

10. Ok, how could you ever want to use a plain old throw-away brown paper bag again when you could be using this reusable lunch sack adorned with a unicorn?!

11. Same as above, except replace paper bag with plastic baggies and lunch sack with awesome reusable snack bags.

12. Stylish.  Bamboo (renewable, removes greenhouse gases, quick-growing without the use of pesticides).  'Nuff said.

I hope these ideas are enough to get the ball rolling on being eco-friendly on a daily basis.  Because if we've been careless enough to destroy the environment, then we surely need to be careful enough to save it!

Can I get an amen?

What I Want for Christmas:

I'd be happy to find any of these little guys in my stocking.

1.elf mineral eye shadow in a bronzy metallic - perfect for the holidays

2.a mustache.  Yes, a mustache.  (In fact, a few may just wind up in my families' stockings this year)

3.SpiritHood - totally vegan and totally beautiful

4.elf lip gloss in candlelight - so flattering

5.Benefit Mascara

6.bright yellow nail polish - who says it's only for summer?  In 1986?

7.Revlon ColorStay mineral blush in petal

8.bobby pins

9.pretty little earrings 

10.elf blush - because elf doesn't test on animals and nothing costs over $5

p.s. - this is a pre-scheduled post because I will be away until Sunday.  I'll answer comments when I get back!

While I'm Away...

Greetings (again) from Las Vegas!
Since I am presumably out partying/eating/gambling away my bank account and am too preoccupied to take outfit photos, here's what I want for Christmas.
(It's not an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle - I don't want to shoot my eye out.)

1.mini initial necklace {with a J for Johnny ~ my lovely man}

2.watercolor skirt - Francesca's Collections

3.red Toms

4.turquoise statement necklace

5.thick & cozy chunky knit cowl neckwarmer

6.fancy Cuisinart blender to replace my current one that's slowly falling apart

7.green Hunters

8.Aldo boots

9.red jeggings (this pair from Old Navy is particularly comfortable)

10.faux-fur vest

What's on your Christmas wishlist?