show me your stripes

Hello lovers! im finally back after a much needed vacation and now I have some time to scour the internets looking for cool things once again. today's theme is stripes. once an enemy of mine, stripes have come back into trend for summer in styles that are totally cute and totally wearable. Often looking nautical, stripes are quintessential summer-except instead of the standby navy blue we can see them in neutral tones that still evoke that light and freshness we can't get enough of in the summer months. shoes, keds


bandeau swimsuit, jcrew
bag, urbanoutfitters



scarf, jcrew

bag, ribandhull

hot hawaiian nights

I can't wait for my trip back to Hawaii! Im taking along two great friends who have never been to the islands-its going to be a blast! I can see beaches, hot sunny days and eating fresh fruit all week long....here are some looks for day and night perfect for hawaii weather

A sleek maxi dress is casual enough for the beach,
yet paired with simple jeweled sandals and a show-off bracelet make it a sultry night outfit

this flirty printed dress is fun to walk around the island with bright yellow sandals

all images via forever21

swim into summer

I've been thinking about my trip back home for days now, and all I want to do is lay on the beach and swim in the warm ocean. I first need a swimsuit! Here are some styles for some hot summer trips.
cute pieces from urbanoutfitters

swim suits from forever21

wedding bliss

I am dying in love with this wedding on Style Me Pretty. A beautiful couple, a beautiful wedding, beautiful photographs. Theres something about Jewish weddings that are so intimate too. Im in heaven...you must check out the entire wedding album.

little things

vintage green velvet blazer at leolucaescobar

up and coming?

Today I read in the Oregonian that Saks Fifth Avenue next to Pioneer Square Mall will be closing soon and looking to take its place is...wait for it...H&M!!! I've been hearing rumors of an H&M opening in downtown Portland and I couldn't agree enough that it would be awesome for us forever21 slaves to have some other choices out there. Although a little up the price scale, H&M makes great party dresses and accessories that can be affordable if you know what to look for. Also looking to set up shop is Spanish clothing retailer Zara. I think this could be the trifecta of cute clothing shops in Downtown. Now if only Sephora would open up a store-I still can't believe they don't have one here! They'd make a killing...just sayin!

twisted wonderland

Forever21 has just unveiled their new Alice in Wonderland themed collection for their limited-edition Twist line. Wonderland fever is everywhere right now thanks to the mediocre remake by Tim Burton.

The line takes inspiration from the dark, sinister qualities of the Tim Burton version (and perhaps the story itself-pretty creepy if you ask me!). Separately, the pieces are feminine, flirty with lace trims and appliques of keys and lockets, but instead of sickly sweet colors they are delivered to us in dark, off-key colors which I like.

Head over to Forever21.com to check out the entire line. If you like the pieces, you should hurry to your nearest XXI because the Twist pieces go really fast.

spring heels

loving these subtle leopard print heels from Report via Akira Chicago

beaded

top by Forever21

so studded

I am a sucker for anything studded. Shoes, bags, clothing, you name it, I want it-including this dress by Akira Chicago

boudoir noir

dress by Tavin

house of harlow

is anyone else in love with Nicole Richie? Ever since she started eating again, and had two adorable children, shes been one of my favorite ladies in Hollywood. Her designs are also so cute. They showcase her love of vintage and bohemian, but without looking costumey. Pictures via Refinery29

my loves

I have a serious shoe fetish right now, I think its coinciding with me turning 21 and finally having a social life! I love love love these.

hot date dresses

dresses at Lulus.com

nautical spring

dress by Akira (this site is wonderful!)

love is sassy and sweet

bra and panties by Forever21

love is written across your chest

love tee by Neena Creates

hello lovers

These just came in the mail for me! Black studded walled and grey studded purse by Deux Lux. An early birthday present for me :) I got these at Moxsie, they arrived in TWO days (free shipping!!) in lovely wrapping paper. Couldn't ask for anything more! (Hint: the bags on moxsie were cheaper than the deux lux website, AND you can get a discount if you sign up for their newsletter!)

rose red

rose clip by Gardens of Whimsy

studded

I'm loving all the studded shoes at Forever21...