Polka Dots and Bows

Romwe polka dot sweater // thrifted Club Monaco bow tie shirt // Silence + Noise leather pants (UO) // Watch c/o Born Pretty // Forever 21 lace up boots

I've been needing some new accessories and was super excited to get this watch from Born Pretty. They offer a great variety of accessories and other products. You can get 10% off at Born Pretty with the coupon code ELLYFC10. Speaking of accessories, I'm looking for a new iPhone case. Any suggestions for case designs?

xoxo, Elly

Layers of Lace

Forever 21 sheer pleated lace dress // H&M lace button up shirt // vintage underskirt // Romwe necklace // Pierre Dumas snakeskin heels

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so excited to finally be on break but unfortunately have to spend it doing college apps. I just submitted by UC app yesterday though, so at least that's one off the list. Hope everyone has a great holiday and eats lots of yummy food! :)

xoxo, Elly

Soft Colors

Purple tulle skirt c/o eShakti // Lauren Conrad ruffle top // Forever 21 sheer shirt and nude pumps

It's almost November, but it still doesn't feel like fall with the temperatures still in the 80s and high 70s. I hope that the cooler weather will come soon since I can't wait to start layering and dressing for fall. I just got new leather skirts and leather pants a while back (well faux since I can't afford the real thing), and I'm dying to wear them. I was having such a dilemma deciding which leather skirt to get and ended up buying both so I would have more time to decide. One is scalloped, and the other is fit and flare. Which one do you think I should keep, and which one should I return?

xoxo, Elly

All Prepped Up

Plaid shirt c/o Front Row Shop // vintage black skirt // thrifted Jones New York backpack // Romwe bow // Scene "Yoshiko" studded ankle strap flats from ShoeDazzle

A preppier outfit for the back to school season! I've been looking for a good plaid shirt for a while now and was really excited to receive this shirt from Front Row Shop. It's super comfy and will be great for fall. Front Row Shop also has a lot of other great products to check out. I've especially been loving all the fishtail skirts in their new arrivals. Also, I've been wearing these shoes non-stop recently. I got them back in spring, and the quality is great. They're really similar to the Zara flats from a couple seasons back, but were, luckily for my wallet, a lot cheaper. :)

xoxo, Elly

Black Floral Dress

Forever 21 floral dress and grey sweater // Romwe pink statement necklace // Vintage belt // Steve Madden "Grettta" heels

I just got sick a few days ago, and it feels terrible. :( Especially since it's been about 90 degrees outside these past few days, and I've been dying from the heat in addition to my fever. Also, I somehow ended up singing to music videos at the top of my lungs while resting which did not help my sore throat at all. Any tips on how to feel better? 

xoxo, Elly

Stripe Peplum Top

Ann Taylor stripe peplum top // Vintage skirt // Forever 21 necklace // Kimchi Blue polka dot heels

These are some pictures from when I went to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk a short while back. It was super fun, but the sand was so hot! I hopped around barefoot for a couple minutes before hurrying back to regular ground. This is why I need to get flip flops. However, all my previous flip flops hurt my feet between the big and second toes, so I've been reluctant to buy flip flops recently. I've heard that Havaianas are really comfortable, so I'm thinking of trying a pair. Where would you recommend to get comfy flip flops?

xoxo, Elly

Ruffles and Prints

Elle ruffle and print dress // Elementz stripe shirt // Wild Rose clear cap toe heels

I love prints, and I wear them all the time, but I actually don't know what the print on the dress I'm wearing is called. I was trying to type out the outfit details and was stuck on the print for the longest time. They kind of look like paint dots but it could also be an abstract kind of floral. What would you call it? Also, I'm applying to colleges this year! While college sounds exciting, the admissions process is not looking fun so far. I would love to hear about all your college experiences and how it is. :)

xoxo, Elly