Looks 4 Less: Spring Break Beauty

Spring Break Baby by confectionarystyle featuring a bow bikini

 Since, most of my college friends in the U.S.A. are currently on Spring Break this coming week, I thought it would be the perfect time, to make an outfit that would be prefect, for those hot Spring Break spots. Mexico (say that with an Latin accent-trust me it sounds so much cooler) anyone.  

Colorful and bright, this outfit has it all. I prefer a halter swimsuit and one with full coverage. I like to be comfortable and not flash anyone, so the bandeau tops and the thin bikini ones, not my style. This outfit is not only prefect for a day at the beach, but also for sight seeing. A perfect spring break look for the beach and walking around town, is what this baby is all about.  Two outfits in one, what could be better? So here is the deets on the whole outfit, piece by piece.

$40 - tillys.com
LOST Coronado Lace Tier Womens Shorts

$28 - wallisfashion.com
Navy Floral Print Bikini Top

£12 - debenhams.com
Red Striped Bow Hipster Bikini Bottoms

£12 - chiarafashion.co.uk
Studded Brown Flat Strap

 

£25 - black.co.uk
Rock Candy Hot Pink and White Striped Cotton Beach Bag

$40 - storenvy.com
The Captain's Daughter

$25 - tnuck.com
Enamel Anchor Earrings

$34 - betseyjohnson.com
Betsey Johnson Fedora With Raffia Flower

$5 - charlotterusse.com
Flirty & Fab Plastic Shades

$13 - victoriassecret.com
Water Bottles 

 

As usual let me know what you think in the comments. What are you guys doing this year for Spring Break?

Valentines Day Gift Guide

Valentine's Gift Guide by confectionarystyle featuring knee high heel boots 

Well, Valentine's Day is upon us once again my friends. And you know what that means? Its presents time. And for those of you who are lucky enough to be in a relationship, you will definitely want to pick some of these items up or have your boo buy them for you.  
 A day as romantic as this, comes but once a year (kind of like Christmas-the once a year thing; not the romantic part). Although Christmas can be Romantic sometimes, or unless you count your Anniversary. Any-who, lets get back to my Gift Guide shall we. 

I decided to go all out on this. I did a High category ($100 & up) and a Low category ($99 & below). There are things on here from makeup, to shoes, to dresses, and jewelry. Everything a woman wants to get for the most romantic day of the year.

High End of the Spectrum (In no particular order.)

Handbags

  

$398 - forzieri.com

Michael Kors Hamilton Saffiano Leather East/West Satchel Tote (Love the rich color of this, perfect work bag for you office people).

 

$148 - usa.frenchconnection.com

French Connection Mosaic Me Bag

 

$295 - shopbop.com

Rebecca Minkoff Diamond Quilt & Stud Flirty Bag

 

Jewelry

 

 

$495 - ahalife.com

Bonnie Star Gold Lace Cuff

 

$298 - katespade.com

Kate Spade New York Belle Fleur Pearl Statement Necklace

 

$198 - coach.com

Coach Pave Heart Vine Necklace (The classic symbol of love, the heart).

 

Beauty (Make that face pretty now).

 

$150 - saksfifthavenue.com

Trish McEvoy Effortless Beauty Ready-To-Wear Makeup Planner Collection

$119 - beautystoredepot.com

Clarisonic Mia Skin Care Brush System Kit

 

Dress (The perfect ensemble to wear to that romantic dinner).  

 

 

$895 - mytheresa.com

Miu Miu Cotton And Silk Tiered Dress

 

Now the Low! How low can I go?  

You guys are going to love the cheap stuff. Although, I would love it if my honey boo (if I had one), got me the gorgeous designer things above. A girl can dream cant she. These next few items are more up my alley and very wallet friendly. 

 

The Dress (You're gonna be one Red Hot Mama).

 

$25 - dorothyperkins.com

Red heart back skater dress (Totally something me and my sister would wear).

 

Shoes (These shoes were made for walking, and they are gonna walk all over you).

 

 

$80 - missselfridge.com

Miss Selfridge Sally Nude Town Shoe (These shoes are so adorable, I am dying from cuteness overload).

 

$69 - ustrendy.com

Animal Print High Heel Boots with Peep Toe & Red Sole (FYI: I love these shoes so much that I high fived myself in the forehead, ouch, don't try that at home kids. Just don't).

 

$80 - missselfridge.com

Miss Selfridge Williams Rose Pink Bow Wedge

 

Accessories (Handbag + Jewels)

 

 

$23 - banggood.com

Fashion Elegant Bowknot Faux Leather Handbag Shoulder Bag (Love it!!)

 

$20 - sweetromanceonline.com

Sweet Romance 'Be My Valentine' Valentine Pin (Check this designer out, she has some really great vintage pieces).

 

$32 - zappos.com

Jessica Simpson Pink and Peach Glitter Bangle Set

$33 - modeets.com

Peach Zanzibar Necklace 

 

$35 - betseyjohnson.com

Betsey Johnson Bird Stud Earring (What girl doesn't love Betsey?)

 

Beautyliciousness (I think I just invented a word y'all, call CNN or the dictionary people).

 

$80 - neimanmarcus.com

Clinique Even Better Skin Care Set

$95 - beauty.com

Mally Beauty Magic Secrets Kit 1

$78 - neimanmarcus.com

Women's Lancome Limited Edition La vie est belle Hearts Gift Set

 

Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Hope you liked this post.

 

My Dream Wedding

A Tacori Girl's Wedding by confectionarystyle featuring betsey johnson jewelry

Debut pink halter dress
$135 - debenhams.com

Betsey Johnson ankle strap heels
heels.com

Betsey johnson jewelry
zappos.com



With the British Royal Wedding of the 21st century in full swing and with viewers glued to their T.V. screens for most of the day; it got me thinking what do I want my wedding to be like? Well for starters taking a cue from the royal family, luxury and elegance come to mind. Although I am still young to wed, I would like to think that just like Kate Middleton, every girl has dreamed of what they would wear and the color scheme and hair style of their wedding since they were 5 or 10 which ever comes first. I personally have an obsession with the color pink, (might be the fact that mom dressed me in bright colors and pink dresses since I was 5). So its only natural for me to want bright pinks and purples as my chosen color scheme, right down to the shoes and flowers. Next is the dress. I always see myself as wearing a lace very fitted wedding gown. Its my affinity for all things classic and elegant, and wanting to look like Grace Kelly, plus my mom wore a fitted lace dress to her wedding and if she looked good at my age getting married, then I think I will look good too when the time comes. I have to its genetic. And as for that atmosphere everything has to be pretty, elegant, girly classy, and lots and lots of dessert anything with chocolate is a must for a girl like me. What do you guys envision for your dream wedding and what did you think of the Royal Wedding of our lifetime.