Maybe because I'm from the Caribbean or watched too much Carmen Sandiego, but hats are a necessity for my everyday. Originally used to prevent injury, hats are now the accessory that draws attention to one's attitude. Featured are three styles that complement any fall outfit: Panama Hat A summer staple than can easily transition into fall. This straw acessory pairs perfectly with any linen or cotton in your closet. Another way to style it: bring out the neutrals to soften a l

Dust off your jewelry box and put it to good use. Overtime everyone has acquired jewelry pieces that have never seen the light of day. Jewelry is not just for special occasions, it can casually up your game. Stack with Ease Stack accessories with a similar finish for impact. A casual striped jumpsuit against stacks of gold jewelry contrast each other enough to highlight design details. Think of your outfit as the living room for your jewelry, what accents create a cohesive lo

The $40 pair that can easily transition from work to brunch. Browsing through boots online and found a pair from Chloe for only $1,390. The cut out detail of this low heel boot would be ideal for theNew Orleans sweltering weather. Because I have not inherited the Kingdom of Genovia, I can only admire from afar. Then Nasty Gal presented me with the $40 dupe that had me shook. Same low heel medium boot with the buckled detail similar to Chloe's. To the naked eye you would not b

Review from a makeup connoisseur. Part of my TJ Maxxx haul was this $24.99 palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills that has been controversial since its launch. Roaming through the Youtube was the amount of fallout when grabbing eyeshadow to the patchiness when applied. Because of its poor sales many speculated the palette would end up at TJ Maxxx, and to my surprised I was able to snatched one to test out. I've never owned an Anastasia palette, but was excited to play with a bran

"[...] a Texas based lifestyle brand with a mission to create rad things for the free spirits." I'm proud to annouce that I am an affiliate with Jen Zeano Designs. This brand is all about supporting latinas through sayings that we all can relate to, "no past nada." I support small business and shop local; above all, I've been on the hunt for Latinx owned companies to fashionably support my community. Below are my favorite tees and some are even on sale for $15! Do you have an

Review of the Urban Rustic Trio Palette. I've used this palette twice this past week and got compliments on my single color smokey shadow look. I tried using other pressed pigments, but none were close to this trio palette. I got it through Boxycharm, but it is currently on sale for $19.99. It is soft to the touch and applies better with hands. Perfect addition to any look, it does apply darker than it appears. Can be used on a daily basis, and pan size is comparable to highe

Using all the products on my vanity one rotation at a time. I have downsized my makeup collections to this, which is still a lot. Sometimes I feel like going full glam, other times I want a no-makeup makeup look. I will be sharing how to optimize makeup storage on a budget: Beauty Sponges I bought this ferris wheel spice rack to store all my beauty sponges. Because it rotates, it is easy to find the sponge desired without spending money on stands that take up precious space f

Inspired by the Me Decade, the lookbook features bold prints and stripes against the historique Vieux Carre. Referencing the print, vibe, and color throughout an outfit allows for a luxe ensemble ideal for photography. When styling prints and stripes, select similar undertones to create a cohesive look. They eyes will be drawn to the overall fashion instead of one bold garment overtaking the outfit. Phase One Mustard striped paperbag waist suit: Couleur + Blinde "Knockout" Te

"Slow Fashion" you'll want to wait for. My ideal outfit lies between the realm of athleisure and coffeeshop. I dedicated a whole day to t-shirts because I've been collecting them for years. I found a company called Dazey LA on Instagram and became obsessed with their designs. I am proud to announced that I am an affiliate with Dazey LA. Dazey's mission is to empower women. Danielle Nagel is a young designer and photographer who dreamt of combining all her passions into one pr

Inspired by natural fibers, the lookbook features casual cotton and linen styles. Phase One Linen Culotte Jumpsuit: Armoire Boutique Short Sleeve Linen Duster: Couleur + Blinde Leather Sandals: Cole Haan Phase Two Striped Button-Up Linen/Cotton Dress: Marine Layer Tan Paper Fedora: Armoire Boutique Leather Sandals: Cole Haan Phase Three Bad Kitty Cotton Tee: MIA Boutique Ankle Cotton Pants: Marine Layer Leather Mules: Stuart Weitzman Sunglasses: KREWE Phase Four Sesame Street

Got my Boxycharm in this weekend and I put it to the test right away! I started my Boxycharm journey a few years ago when I saw myself spending way too much money at Sephora. For $21 you get 4-5 full size products, so I tried it and realized I can experiment with new products without spending the mula. This month is all about roadtrippin' so let's see what came in. Products: Farmacy Beauty Mask Wander Beauty Mascara Chella Beauty Eyebrow Creme Note Cosmetics Blush Crown Brush

An everyday look featuring prestige brands vs their dupes. I'm not a makeup artist, I'm just blogging in real time. This week I will put my 22 years of makeup obsession to the test. Battling will be prestige brands vs their dupes to determine which one performs best. Is it worth it to save money or splurge on makeup? LET'S FIND OUT. Sarah's Scientific Method In order to draw a conclusion I will prep my face, do my eyebrows, and use the same tools to give each product an even

"You can't wear suits in the summer, it's too hot." You buy an item thinking it's perfect for summer because it's lightweight, next thing you know you're in the bathroom trying to dry your underarm sweat. Just because the style seems appropriate for the season doesn't mean it would work for your environment. Below are some of the most common textiles used in the fashion industry and when it's best to wear them. Polyester Durable and can be easily washed and dried. Polyester i

One of the perks of working retail is learning the art of textiles and the appreciation for tailors. A savvy shopper pays attention to the care label of garments, it dictates the price and technique used to create it. This is key when tailoring because prices vary on how the garment is sowed. Who needs a tailor If it's difficult for you to find "the perfect (whatever)," then you need a tailor. Vendors have a standard of design to ease in the process of creating fashion pieces

Don't spend money on basics, buy sets to mix and match from your closet. My closet is organized by outfits, saving me an average time of however long it takes to eat bread and butter while doing my makeup. You don't need to do that, but everyone has basics in their closet that can come alive with a few prints. An easy way of doing that is buying comfortable sets that flatter your shape. The purpose is to grab and go anything in your closet before Hansen's Sno-Bliz Shop gets p

That one item in your closet that was a steal but impossible to pair with anything. That's the story of my $4 pants and this is how we had a happy ending. It's difficult to picture yourself wearing a faux suede fringe jacket to brunch or american flag shorts to the mall. One can balance a statement piece by neutralizing the rest of the outfit--or go all out for a contemporary look. I got the ankle crop pant pictured above during LOFT's 50% OFF Seasonal Sale for $4. I made mys

Welcome to my first blog. Working 8 years in the New Orleans service industry has taught me to make things easier for the customer, and I'm starting off on the right foot. My goal is to simplify the complex world of fashion into your everyday lifestyle (I'm deep y'all). Grab a coffee and enjoy my blog rated E for everyone. This month I'll be featuring The Best Shops In New Orleans, Top 10 Foods At Trader Joe's, My $4 Pants, How To Wear Your Boyfriend's Blazer. These and other