4th of July!

Some pictures I took with my Canon EOS Rebel T5 on 4th of July. Thanks to my sister for always being my outfit cameraman when I need one(: Hope all my fellow Americans had a safe, fun Independence Day!

Details: top: DIY, Jeans: H&M, Shoes: Converse, Necklace + earrings: F21

4th of July//Summer Outfits!

Check out my new YouTube video that I recorded with the Canon EOS T5 Rebel that I recently purchased!

It would mean so much to me if you left a comment on the video or gave me some tips for using my new DSLR!

Captivating

WOW I'm exhausted. I fell asleep late last night, just finished filming & shooting stuff for mah blog and I'm now editing a video. I also updated my blog & YouTube channel layout design as well! I feel like an actual blogger/vlogger person. Except I don't get paid. 

I found this lipstick in my mom's cabinet and loving it. The dark plum/berry shade (Captive by MAC) is super pretty! In the words of my mom herself, "the color is 'captivating.'" Very punny, mom.

Details: Top: Heavenly Couture in Palm Springs, Shorts: Target, Belt: American Apparel, Sandals: Target, Lipstick: Captive by MAC

1970s Vibes

Been feeling inspired by 1970s-Americana-vibes lately. {Read: fringe, high tops, platforms, round shades, raglan and contrast tees, denim, and more denim!} Here are some outfit ideas I put together for summer and 4th of July, which is just around the corner!

Gettin' Older, Young at Heart

In just over two months I will turn 16, and I am completely ready for it. My birthday is in October of 1998, but I am a junior in high school, so I am one of the youngest. Most of my peers and friends are older than me, but I have always felt more mature than them. (Even though I've been told countless times that I look so young.)

After I finished preschool, my parents decided to ship me off to kindergarten straight away. I was constantly being challenged and pushed to my limits. I have usually succeeded beyond average in academics, but socially, I lagged behind. That is somewhat true today since I consider myself to have social anxiety.

Despite my yearning to be the same age as my peers for once, I am still young at heart. I believe that you can be mature but have fun at the same time. 

In the comments below, write about a time that despite your age, you went against the odds!

Outfit Details: Dress: TJ Maxx or Marshall's, Shoes: thrifted, Necklace: old

Summer Swimwear

Summer is nearly here and I am more excited about swim suits than going to the beach. 

I get really annoyed when magazines try to tell you what kind of a bathing suit to wear according to your body type. Especially since I am usually classified as having a "boyish figure" by most sources. Then I remember, I don't have to listen to their advice, and you don't either!

So here's my round-up of cute suits, regardless of what Seventeen Mag or Glamour tells you to wear. I tried to keep in mind diverse budgets- these swim beauties range anywhere from $14 to $88.

Starting from top left: Wave Seeker Rashguard / Bikini Lab Baby I Was Born Tie Dye Rash Guard Top / Free People clothing / Ruched High Waist / Stripe Short-Sleeve Rash Guard / Xhilaration Junior's Peplum Swim Top / Shelf bra / ASOS bikini top / Esther Williams swim suit 

Stay tuned this weekend for a special interview I did with another style blogger!

Pineapple Princess

They call me the pineapple princess.

Well at least my mom does...

I wish I had a pineapple to pose with for this photo set. I love "tropical" fruit like passion fruit, mango, pineapple, star fruit... but they have become more like a luxury food item to me. Unless I just go and buy a can of sliced pineapples, I don't eat a lot of the fruits I mentioned above with frequency. If you're one of those people who don't care for fruit, you should really try to get your hands on some 'exotic' fruit and see if you like it! 

Healthy foods are a part of my growing up, we always had bananas, plums, peaches, and other various fruits & veggies in our home. I remember when I was 3 or 4 I would eat at least one banana per day and now I can't even smell a banana without feeling nauseous! 

On another note, I am SO ready for school to end! Especially because it has been in the 100s temperature-wise. Only 20 more days of my sophomore year to go! It sounds so crazy in my head and I believe when people tell me that high school goes by fast... 

Outfit Details: Pineapple top: Marshall's, Shorts: DIY, Sandals: Soda/Amazon, Sunnies: some store in Sedona, AZ

Spring/Summer 2014 Trends

Spring/Summer 14 Trends by courtneynicole23

Happy Saturday everyone!

For all you fashionistas out there- here are the major trends I've spotted for Spring/Summer 2014.

1) Denim midis 2) Slip-on sneakers 3) Photoreal florals/ tropical prints

Which is your favorite? Did I miss any? Leave a comment & a link to your blog or social media site :D

Blur of Magenta

It's not pink...

It's magenta.

Magenta, pink, rose, cranberry, mauve, fuchsia; 

whatever you call this shade...

Try wearing it head to toe for a monochrome look.

The key is to wear different shades of the color and also utilize pattern and texture.

What color would you wear head to toe? :)

Tank :: Target

High waisted shorts :: F21

Loafers :: Target

Bracelet :: DIY

Nail Polish :: NYC "Battery Park Purple" and Wet n Wild Fergie "Gold Album"

Tribal Tee OOTD

Hello everyone...

I hope your week is going well!

Recently, this skirt has become a closet staple for me!

It's my go-to piece. 

I highly suggest for you to buy one or if you're like me, 

make your own for less than $15! Link below.

Linen tee :: F21

Belt :: F21

Skirt :: Handmade, click here for tutorial

Shoes :: Amazon (by Soda)