hello high-lo

Been dying to share this skirt with you guys but couldn't decide what to wear with it! Of course now it's sold out in this color, but you can still find the same style  in coral, oxblood, blue, or floral! In the end, kept it simple with one of my favorite cotton tshirts to keep it light and bright. The clutch and necklace were impulse buys from Forever 21 and Topshop my last day in Vegas, but I love them! The clutch is huge and its minty shade brings a smile to my face every time I use it.





[ :: H&M+ tee (similar) :: Topshop skirt (now available in coral, oxblood, blue, or floral) :: ]
[ :: Forever21 clutch (similar) :: Topshop necklace (here) :: two lips wedges (here) :: Chloé sunglasses (here) :: ]

mini vegas photo diary

Vegas, land of excess.



Little shadow man...aka boyfriend.

Practicing my fainting skills on this awesome couch.



Pie face.

The Signature at MGM Grand.

This was so good. [at Bouchon by Thomas Keller]

Don't try to wake me up before 11 when I'm on vacation.

Not Photoshopped

[ :: Not Photoshopped Story Tee (here) :: Forever21+ blazer (similar) :: H&M shorts (similar) :: ]
[ :: Alexander Wang clutch :: Topshop sneakers (here) :: H&M/DIY/Taiwan bracelets :: ]

I have huge thighs. and no butt. and flabby arms. I also have strong legs, arms that can carry 10 full shopping bags, and a heck of a high kick, if I may say so myself. Unaltered, unphotoshopped, and unapologetic in all my pudgy glory.

Feel More Better is an online women's website dedicated to making the world an easier place for women and girls to be happy by cutting out the "buzzkills out there that wind up hating your happy." In an effort to spread the word about "Truth in Advertising," FMB reached out to 50 bloggers to style Not Photoshopped StoryTees--check them all out on StyleCaster here!

I personally love the message that these Story Tees send, and love that with each shirt sold, Feel More Better donates a book to an underprivileged girl. Sassy shirts, and helping girls get educated and overcome their insecurities?
Win-win, my friends.

a flare affair

Jeans and a blazer may be my go-to outfit, but I WILL use any excuse to play dress up. There's something so fun and exciting about putting on a really pretty dress,and strapping on some girly heels! So when the Tadashi Shoji team asked if I wanted to style one of their gorgeous dresses, I immediately jumped on the opportunity. I've been a huge fan of Tadashi Shoji for years (my all time favorite LBD is from them!) and was so psyched to hear that they recently opened up their online shop for plus sizes. I love the mesh panels and flared shape of this dress, so I played it up with an equally flare-y cape and some gold accessories and pops of red.

[ :: Tadashi Shoji dress c/o (available here):: Asos Curve cape and belt (available here) :: H&M clutch :: ]
[ :: Gogo Philip earrings (available here) :: Michael Kors heels (similar) :: ]


You can check out Tadashi Shoji's plus size shop here! You guys can snag 20% off this dress (or the longer version here), using code CGC20. :D


Happy Shopping! ♥

everyday allison

If you ran into me on the street on any given day, this is probably what I'd be wearing. My favorite skinny jeans, a top with fun details, a blazer, and a few favorite jewels to pull the look together. I mean, it's not like I go grocery shopping in a dress that just barely covers my butt, or hooker boots (okay, maybe I've gone grocery shopping in the boots...). But still. The point is, sometimes you just need that backup outfit for the days you spend 45 minutes combing through your walk-in and emerge with nothing but a declaration that you have nothing to wear. For me, this is it!

[ :: Forever21+blazer (similar) :: H&M studded tank (similar) :: Torrid skinny jeans (here) :: ]
[ :: c/o Torrid heels (here) :: Forever21/H&M/SURevolution bracelets :: Coach bag (similar) :: eloquii necklace (here) :: ]

What do you guys reach for when you're rushed or just can't find anything to wear? :D

the naked dress

So clearly, I am not naked. (sorry? you're welcome? idk. lol.) But the second I put this sack of a dress on, I kinda felt like I was. Not in a bad way or anything, just really exposed. I love this dress though, and am totally going to be wearing this on the regular this summer. I'm a huge fan of t-shirt dresses, and love that this one ups the ante with sheer layers and a sprinkling of colorful sequins.

Also, I always get a million comments on my Instagram photos asking where I got this phone case from. You can pretty much find it anywhere online by searching "Rilakkuma phone case." Word of warning though, don't buy it unless you want every little girl to be STARING at your phone when you take it out. Just saying. It gets awkward.

[ :: H&M dress (in-store, similar in black here):: SURevolution bracelet via ideeli (similar) :: ]
[ :: necklace from SoHo street vendor (similar):: Steve Madden heels (similar) :: Kate Spade clutch :: ]
[ :: nails - Essie Blanc + Deborah Lippman Happy Birthday :: toes - Sally Hansen CSM Frutti Petutie :: ]

Oh, and anyone who gets the reference to SATC/Carrie's naked dress? I ♥ you 4eva.