Cardigan: Forever 21 old (try this), Unitard: American Apparel, Skirt: Free People old and dyed black (try this or this), Shoes: ALDO old (try this or this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan from Oak old (try this), Necklace: H&M old (try this), Rings: ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: c/o W Magazine (Elegant Touch Nails in Deep Blue)

TIP: RIT dye goes a long way. I had wanted a black mesh maxi skirt but could not find the perfect one. Instead I found this skirt from Free People that was originally an ombre pink color and I used RIT dye to get exactly the shade I wanted. Just be sure to follow the directions carefully. Keep in mind that the more saturated you want the color to be, the more packets/bottles you might have to use. 

Shirt: H&M old (try this), Sweatshirt: vintage (try this), Jeans: Vince, Shoes: Aldo old (try this), Glasses: old (try this), Earrings: KISMET (available end of June), Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: c/o W Magazine (Elegant Touch Nails in Deep Blue) 

TIP: I love this vintage sweatshirt previously worn by and handed down from my Dad from the 70’s. He used to wear it while working on his car and explained that all the tears were caused by acid burning holes through his shirt as well as the wear and tear of his favorite sweatshirt. Not willing to meddle with acid? Yeah me neither. In this case you can just take scissors and cut tiny holes all over your sweatshirt. Then using your fingers rip open the holes to create a more natural tear. Lastly, throw them in the washer and dryer. When they come out of the dryer, they  should be frayed and worn looking!

Shirt: H&M old (try this), Skirt: American Apparel, Shoes: Zigi, Jacket: H&M old (try this or this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: vintage (try this or this), Rings: vintage/flea market, Nails: c/o W Magazine (Elegant Touch Nails in Deep Blue)

TIP: As I’m sure you already know, polka dots are everywhere this season! Polka dot printed pieces are great to invest in because they look good on all ages, are timeless and are great for breaking up a solid colored outfit.

Tank: H&M old (try this or this), Vest: H&M men’s old (try this), Jeans: BDG Urban Outfitters old (try this), Shoes: Aldo, Sunglasses: old (try this), Earrings: KISMET (available end of June), Necklace: gift, 2 separate belts: H&M recent (also try this), Purse: vintage (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow/LotusStone, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique/Mexican jewelry store, Nails: c/o WAH Nails

TIP: This men’s sweater vest is such a great accessory. You can pair it over a lace tank top during the spring or layer over a long sleeve button up during the fall. You can get the most out of your money with this sweater vest year round!

Shirt: Gap, Shorts: American Apparel, Shoes: Aldo old (try this), Scarf: Theodora & Callum c/o W Magazine, Sunglasses: AJ Morgan Cat Eye Shade, Belt: vintage (try this), Earrings: KISMET vintage, Necklace: handed down from Mom (try this), Rings: H&M/KISMET (available end of June), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: Call this a New Yorker’s uniform but when dressed in head to toe black, adding a colorful printed scarf can add instant chic and allure to an otherwise ordinary outfit!

Dress: H&M recent (also try this), Socks: American Apparel (Citadel colorway), Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Neon Laces: Sof Sole, Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: H&M (also try this), Bracelets: KISMET vintage and LotusStone, Rings: vintage/ASOS sold out (try this), Lips: MAC Morange, Nails: Sally Hansen Duchesse Lace

TIP: Update basic shoes with contrast color shoelaces. Academy offers really cheap laces in great neon colors (link above)!

Tank: H&M (also try this), Skirt: Man selling dresses on beach of Dominican Republic (try this or this), Hat: Urban Outfitters old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET vintage (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Marc Jacobs/House of Harlow/Urban Outfitters, Rings: vintage/flea market, Shoes: Dollhouse old (try this), Bag: KISMET (try this), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: Try wearing a maxi dress with an elastic or smocked top as a skirt (as seen here)!

Shirt: Target old (try this or this), Pants: H&M recent (also try this or this), Shoes: Steve Madden old (try this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan old (try this), Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS sold out (try this), Lips: Stila Foundation, Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: I’m loving cropped pants because they really showcase the fabulous shoes you can pair them with. Buy a cheap pair of faux leather (or real leather) pants and take them to your local tailor to have them hemmed and taken in for a great tailored, cropped pant (like I did here)!

Collared Shirt: vintage (try this), Sweatshirt: vintage (try this), Leggings: American Apparel, Shoes: Steve Madden old (try this), Rings: H&M/ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: Milani Black Swift and POP Lavender Love

TIP: Try an unconventional color palette like this gold and taupey brown pairing. Gold leggings a bit too much for you? Instead, try a gold sequin mini skirt with a button up khaki shirt!

Cardigan: H&M old (try this), Dress: Sparkle and Fade old (try this), Hat: ASOS old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Body Jewelry: AK old (try this), Leather Fanny Pack: Jack Rabbit old (try this), Shoes: Charlotte Russe sold out (try this) , Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS Sold out (try this), Nails: Milani Black Swift and POP Lavender Love

TIP: Bold accessories such as a chain vest or unique belt/fanny pack can make any basic maxi dress look more interesting! 

Dress: H&M recent purchase (also similar here), Cardigan: Forever 21, Corsage: H&M recent (also similar here or here), Tights: ASOS, Shoes: Dollhouse old (try this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan ASOS old (try this), Earrings: KISMET (available end of April), Necklace: gift, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market, Nails: Milani Black Swift and Lavender Love

TIP: This Spring is all about bright, bold colors. Pair two complementary bright shades to make a bold statement. Not feeling so bold? Start by wearing one item that is color blocked! 

Tank top: H&M still available (similar here), Jeans: Old Navy old (try this), Shoes: ALDO, Sunglasses: old (try this), Scarf: KISMET vintage (available end of June), Necklace: gift, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Marc Jacobs/House of Harlow/Urban Outfitters, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique, Bag: Sample Sale from China, Nails: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Conquest with Avon silver sparkles topcoat (seen here)

TIP: A silk scarf with a beautiful print can be a great investment. Use as a headwrap, neck scarf or wrap around your wrist like a bracelet to give your outfit an interesting detail!

Vest: J.Crew old (cut sleeves off jacket) (try this), Tank: H&M old (try this), Shorts: vintage jeans I made into cut off shorts (try this), Boots: Jeffrey Campbell (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET vintage (available by end of March), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Marc Jacobs/Urban Outfitters/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique

TIP: Take a jean jacket, cut off the sleeves, and put in the washer to create worn and torn fringe. You can do the same with old jeans by turning them into cut off shorts. Here, I took a cheap pair of sheer stockings and snagged and ripped them apart with the jagged edges of a foot scrubber for this deconstructed look!

Jacket: H&M old (try this), Dress: H&M recent purchase, Shoes: Aldo old (try this), Necklace: KISMET, Bracelet: gift (try this), Rings: vintage/flea market, Purse: Matt & Nat old (try this), Lips: MAC Red, Nails: Urban Outfitters DJ

TIP: Don’t be afraid to mix prints. Pair polka dots with leopard print for a unique look. If the print is more ditsy and dainty than bold, it will not look overwhelming!

Jacket: H&M old (try this), Shirt: American Eagle old (try this), Leggings: Type Z old (try this), Shoes: Steve Madden, Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: H&M recent, Rings: vintage/flea market, Nails: Urban Outfitters DJ

TIP: One of my favorite color palettes is taking anything army green and pairing it with silver sequins!