My Favorite Summer Top

You all probably know this about me but I love summer, especially summer clothes. And even though, so far, I've only talked about summer dresses and skirts, today I want to introduce to you all the perfect summer top! It is:  a) floral print b) one shoulder and c) has a little peplum flair to it! It honestly couldn't get any more cuter than that. I decided to pair this top with straight jeans and my favorite platform sandals that are under $30! and they are literally the most comfortable! I have been wanting a pair of these type of sandals for so long so when I saw them as part of the Zara sale I knew I had to buy them right away! 

 

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I hope you all have a wonderful start of the week! 

Love, Natalia 

My Favorite (New) Hobby

Hello lovelies! I hope you are having a great Wednesday! Today, I kind of wanted to talk about something a little bit different on here and that is my newest hobby I have acquired during this quarantine and that is making flower arrangements! My grandma was a florist and I remember being so amazed at how she would arrange the flowers in a certain oder that they all complimented each other and made one big beautiful decoration. After endless scrolling on Pinterest (and I really mean endless) I was inspired to create a long flower arrangement that would go perfect in our dining room. And since summer was just right around the corner ( I did this in April!) I decided bright colors would look just perfect! 

                                                           

My mom and I went to Hobby Lobby and we bought all of the materials (including the baskets) needed to start! I decided that the best way to start this was by spreading out all of the flowers in our table and creating an order. I made sure that whichever flower I would put on the left side, I would also add it on the right side that way it could create a mirror effect and everything would come together in the middle. I was really happy with the overall piece and it is for sure a decor piece that we will be having for many years! 

 

And what do you do with the leftover flowers you may ask?

You make a mini-arrangement! 

Love, Natalia 

The White Gardenia Pt. 2

Happy start of the week! So last Monday I introduced you all to my sister's online boutique called "The White Gardenia" and I shared my three favorite looks from her new collection. But I was so not done sharing looks to say the least! So here are my

 last two looks. I hope you like them!

1. The Luna Dress 

Okay I know I might've said this a couple of time but this dress definitely surprised me and I did not think I was going to like it as much as I did! It is such a light material so it is perfect for summer time and the fact that it is so versatile makes it even more perfect! 

2. The Nora Top

From the moment I saw this top, I knew it was going to be my new "go to" top. During these times that we are most of our time at home, it is sometimes hard to put on a "real outfit" but with this top, you can both comfy and a cute outfit at the same time! It is also made out of the softest material so points for that. 

This is all for today and I hope you enjoy them all and like them as much as I do! 

Love, Natalia 

The White Gardenia

Happy Monday everyone!! I am so excited for this blog post because I am collaborating with my sister's online boutique called "The White Gardenia" (how cute is the name?!) She's had this online boutique for about a year and it's always been both of our dreams to work in fashion in some way or form and it feels like we're finally both on the same page! She recently received some new arrivals for her summer collection and what better way to show it than on this blog! So without further ado, let's start with the first dress! 

1. The Natalia Dress 

 

Name after yours truly (if you don't follow me on instagram already, you would know how much I love green dresses!) the Natalia dress is the perfect summer dress! The "flowiness" of the skirt is too perfect for any summer party! I love the bright green color with the white flower print and it is so versatile as you can dress it up with some summer wedges or dress it down with sandals. Another great thing, it is $32! 

2. The Elsie Dress

The Elsie Dress is everything I love into one item of clothing: Pink (check), Ruffle Detail (check) Bow (check). It is such a classic piece that I know I will wear for many summers to come! All of the pieces from her new collection are so versatile so even though I am wearing wedges with this dress, it is so easy to change it up with sandals or even sneakers! The price of this dress is also $32! 

3. The Chloe Dress 

 

This dress is definitely one that surprised me because I didn't think I was going to like it as much as I did! The Chloe Dress is a classic feminine dress with such a delicate lace pattern all throughout the dress. What I love most about this dress is the color! The burnt orange is the perfect color for a summer to fall transition piece as you can just pair it with a jean jacket when it get a little bit chillier. This dress is $36! 

 

Check out my instagram at sheisbynat for a try on session as well as shopthewhitegardenia to follow along any new arrivals! As a thank you to all of you, The White Gardenia is offering free shipping and a 10% off discount when using the code "SHEIS10". I hope you all love this items as much as I do! 

Love, Natalia 

Day and Night

I'm pretty sure I have mentioned this before but I love versatile pieces because I know I will get several different looks with just one piece. And who doesn't want that! With that being said, I am introducing to you all my favorite top from last summer but I guess it counts for this summer as well because I absolute love it! The off the shoulder is perfect for summer weather and the sleeves are just too fun!! For the day casual look, I like pairing this top with my favorite high waisted Levi's shorts and pair of simple sandals and you're all set to run some errands or even grab brunch with your girlfriends! 

  

It is so easy to transition an outfit from casual day to fancy night when your staple piece is as "big" as this top (reason # 173628 why I love it).  Pair it with your favorite jeans, a pair of heels and you're all set to go! I decided to wear my favorite black jeans with some black heels (these heels are under $20 as part of Zara's summer sale and they are soooo comfortable!) and some really cute pair of statement earrings.

   

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Love, Natalia 

Designer Dupes

One thing I love: staple and classic pieces that make any outfit stand out! One thing I hate: paying full price on expensive items in order to achieve the goal. This post is dedicated to a fan favorite (and by fan, I mean myself hahaha) that is dupes! I have rounded up 5 items that I love and I can't wait to get soon. So here we go! 

The first item is the classic David Yurman bracelet that combines with every single outfit. The original bracelet costs about $550 but I have found a similar bracelet with great reviews on Amazon that costs only $14! 

Original 

Amazon Dupe

And of course, the matching ring! 

Original 

Amazon Dupe

I've been recently obsessed with silk scarves because there are endless ways to wear them! You can wear them as a headband or a bandana, tie it around a ponytail, and even just tying it on a pair of shorts. I love the Hermes scarves but they are way too expensive. I found this dupe from amazon as well at a fraction of the cost! 

Original 

Amazon Dupe

A second type of bracelet that I have had my eye on are the Dior's woven bracelets. They are perfect summer and I knew if I had one I would wear them every single day. The downside is that they are around $400!!!! I have found a similar design for so much less! 

Original 

Etsy Dupe 

Last but not least, the famous golden goose sneakers. The sneakers range from $400-$700 and I will never pay that much for a pair of sneakers! Luckily, amazon has some few options that are just as cute! 

Original 

Amazon Dupe

This is all for today and I hope you enjoyed it! 

Love, Natalia

 

Loft Mini Haul

Exciting News!!! Loft is having an extra 40% off their sale items as part of their summer sale and they have some pretty great deals! I was able to snap three items that were all under $20 and I loved them even more in person. First I got this blue long sleeve top and it is the coziest material ever. Even though we are in summer and long sleeves are a no, it was at a great deal (at only $6 using the code SUNNY) and I knew I was going to get the most out of it once the winter started coming in. I paired it with black leggings and white sneakers. Next, I got this pair of high waisted jeans with the bow jean belt that is too cute. I love Loft's jeans because they fit true to size and they are so comfortable! Another thing I love about this pair of jeans is that they are so easy to dress down (like I did with just a simple tee and some sneakers) or dress up by adding a pair of heels! My third find is this top that I had been eyeing since it was in full price and I am so happy that it went finally on sale. I love the fall color and the little ruffles on the side! I paired it with some espadrilles and skinny jeans!

I have also rounded up my favorite finds from the Loft Sale below!

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Love, Natalia