OUTSIDE

Photos by Alina Mendoza

I WAS WEARING:
TOP | *Courtesy of Lulus.com
SHORTS | Hollister Co.
BAG | Kate Spade
SHOES | Steve Madden

Saturday night. Watching movies, night in, almost calling it a night. I'm watching Twilight for what seems the billionth time in my life, and I can't wait to dive into bed without having to set an alarm for tomorrow. Granted, this will be published Sunday morning, I just felt the need to desperately tell you about my exciting weekend beforehand. Anyway, I bring you an outfit I wore about two weekends ago, featuring this uber chic lace top from Lulu*s. I am not going to Coachella this year, but I'd imagine that this particular piece would be the first I'd pack- gorgeous, right? Wear it with denim cut offs like myself, or dress them up with a mid-length skirt, or skinny jeans! 

Have a great rest of this weekend and don't forget to follow me on IG @esmirnatapia & Snapchat@ esmirna_tapia! 

xx

1 FRINGE JACKET, 2 WAYS

My way:

Photos by Henry Young

I WAS WEARING:

JACKET | Rebecca Minkoff

TOP | H&M

JEANS | *Courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch

SHOES | *Courtesy of Missguided

PURSE | Kate Spade

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Shelly's Way:

I think everyone is semi (or very much) festival inspired with their posts lately, and this is no different. I have teamed up with the uber gorg Shelly Stuckman of the blog, Arizona Girl, to bring you a how-to in styling a fringe jacket! I found mine at Nordstrom, but it was a bit too big in the end (wahh). In the beginning, I thought I would have styled it completely different than how I actually did, but it gave the typical Coachella-themed look a twist- don't you think? What I like about any fringe jacket is that they can be so versatile and go with anything from a LBD, to a crop top and denim cut-offs! Endless possibilities! 

Ready to give the fringe jacket a try? Head over to Shelly's blog to get more details on how she accessorized her outfit! And don't forget to tag us on Instagram @esmirnatapia & @shellystuckman to show us how YOU wore your fringe piece! 

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xx

THIRD AVENUE

 

Photos by Henry Young

I WAS WEARING:
JACKET | H&M
TOP | Forever 21
SKORT | *Courtesy of Mixology
SHOES | ModDeals.com

If there is one thing I have learned, it is that I need to condense my wardrobe...said no one ever. My problem is, I am LITERALLY running out of room (in case you didn't know, my wardrobe IS my entire "guest bedroom"!), and I really need to come up with a better solution. I think that my style is always changing, so I am constantly trying to come up with ways to make the most out of all of my clothes. I am hardly a neutrals kind of gal, so this outfit is a regular in my book. I tried to tone it down a bit by wearing mostly black and a  denim top. And what about the skort? It's a twist on the regular one seen on every single blogger out there (myself included). Pretty pretty.

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xx

LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO

Photos by Alina Mendoza

I WAS WEARING:
ROMPER | *Courtesy of Lulu*s
PURSE | Kate Spade New York
HEELS | Missguided

Spring is starting this week (or is it next?), and what better way to welcome it than with high temps and a chic and sexy little piece?! Lulu*s really outdid themselves with this one, convincing me enough to get it regardless of the crazy low v-neck. I have to say, I might have to fix it somehow or buy me some tape to hold it up because I was definitely not blessed in the chest area, haha! I was barely taking in the details of the front when I suddenly glimpsed at the back- isn't it gorg?! Ahh. I will be parading in this thing until fall arrives (and living in San Diego, we all know this might not happen until December)! 

Do you already have plans for the weekend? xx

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AFTER PARTY

Photos by Alina Mendoza

I WAS WEARING:
FLORAL DRESS | *Courtesy of Nasty Gal
JACKET | Vintage
SHOES | PacSun (old)
EARRINGS | Topshop

The heat wave in Southern California has gotten intense; a bit too intense for my liking (continuing my warm weather rant from last post...). When Nasty Gal reached out and offered me to choose between a few dresses to show off on my blog, at first I couldn't decide which I loved most; do I go for the long sleeve black and hot pink number or the high neck skater dress? Clearly, I think you can tell which one blew my mind. Yup, this floral dress had that extra kick every gal needs for days at the beach and nights at the nearest burger joint with friends. You know I'm a platforms girl all the way, but with a piece like this, I think I'd take it up a notch and style it with a black moto jacket and some mules! Or grab a thrifted denim jacket (like mine) and pair it with some white flatforms (and a nude lip!) for that effortless girly look! I love that it is very lightweight and you don't have to wear a bra with it (always a winner in my book)! 

Shop the After Party Vintage Jen Floral Dress HERE & have yourself a chic, yet edgy, spring!

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xx

SUGAR, YES PLEASE

Photos by Henry Young

I WAS WEARING:
DUSTER COAT | Forever 21
BATHING SUIT | Nasty Gal (old)
SHORTS | Hollister Co.
BAG | Kate Spade New York
SANDALS | *Courtesy of Missguided 

There's nothing better than being in the high 90s in the middle of March. I am not one to be utterly in love with the idea of a hot day (try living in Arizona for 3.5 years!), but I love that I can walk out of the house in the morning with a light jacket and have it off by noon. This weekend has been crazy (what's new?), with everything from road trips to early morning shoots with new people. I like being busy, but there comes a point where my body just wants to give in. Like they say, I'll sleep when I'm dead. 

As for the outfit, I bought this Forever 21 duster coat and decided to pair it with some really casual pieces, not only because of the changes in season, but because if I paired it with jeans or anything to cover me up even more, I would look overwhelmed. Just when I couldn't figure out what top to wear with the shorts, I thought back to Hawaii and my favorite Nasty Gal swimsuit. Served it's purpose, right?

Have a great rest of your week! xx

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