Back to School Basics: The Hoodie

These super comfy Alternative Apparel hoodies are some of our favorites for this back to school season!  Made out of an incredibly soft and sustainable Eco-Fleece, these hoodies are so comfortable, you’ll never want to get out of them.  Bonus: they’re eco-friendly!   Hoodies are great to just throw on and run out the door, perfect for the start of school when you aren’t quite used to the early schedule yet.

Not quite sure how to style hoodies while still looking cute and casual?  Try pairing a bright colored hoodie like the three we’ve featured in this post with a simple jeans and a tank outfit.  The brightness of the hoodie will make the look more fun without taking away any of the comfort.  In the colder months, try wearing a hoodie underneath a leather jacket for a cool, edgy look that’s still warm and comfortable to wear.

These hoodies are featured in stores and online and will be a great addition to your wardrobe.   You don’t always need to sacrifice comfort for style.  You can have the best of both worlds with these great basic items.

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Back to School Basics: The Bandeau

Bandeaus come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and styles to fit your every need.  They come in handy all the time and fortunately, they’re extremely comfortable.

Have a top that shows a little too much skin or too much bra than you really want?  A bandeau is a perfect solution to that problem!  Slouchy, oversized tanks are becoming a huge trend and you can’t just wear a regular bra with them.  A bandeau will cover everything you want to cover and can be a fun pop of color!

Bandeaus are also perfect for any style.  Try an all lace or lace back bra for nights out for your dressy tops.  Or if you just want a basic bandeau to go with your everyday casual wear, try a seamless or padded solid colored bandeau.  Nude bandeaus work great under those sheer tops you never know what bra to wear with.  Bandeaus are also perfect for lazy days when you just want to lounge around the house with a hoodie and some yoga pants.

We’ve got all types of bandeaus in stores and online to protect you from overexposure.

Product information: Seamless bandeau, lace bandeau, padded bandeau

Back to School Basics: The T-Shirt

The t-shirt is a classic basic that every girl needs in her wardrobe.  A t-shirt is one of the most versatile pieces you could own.  It can be worn millions and millions of ways.  The best part about a basic t-shirt?  The more you wear it and wash it, the more cool and vintage it looks.

There are so many different kinds of t-shirts out there.  You could go for a classic crew neck, u-neck, v-neck, or a boat neck. There are different fits like slouchy, fitted, cropped, and more. Each style can translate to a different look depending on how you style it.

T-shirts can be dressed up or dressed down.  If you’re going for a casual look, go for a slouchy, boyfriend style t-shirt paired with your favorite leggings or skinny jeans.  If you want to dress up your t-shirt, pair a fitted t-shirt tucked into your favorite circle skirt for a girly twist to this basic.

A t-shirt is perfect for this back to school season because it’s a classic piece that will never go out of style.  You can wear it for years and years to come and it will only look cooler with each wear.

We have different styles, cuts, and colors in our stores and online.  Your future favorite worn in t-shirt awaits!

Product information:  Loose scoop neck tee, v-neck boyfriend tee, fitted v-neck tee

Back to School Basics: The Bottoms

Leggings, yoga shorts, and yoga pants, oh my!  Basic bottoms are super comfortable; it’s like being able to wear your comfiest pajamas out in public without actually looking like it.

Leggings are extremely versatile.  You can dress them up with a dressy tunic top and some wedges or dress them down with a slouchy t-shirt and some combat boots.   They’re the perfect everyday staple piece for the fashionable lazy girl.

Yoga pants and yoga shorts are perfect  to just throw on when you’re running out the door without having to reach for your sweatpants.  The fitted shape of them will make you look more put together and the bootcut style of yoga pants is ultra flattering.

We’ve got these basic bottoms in all sizes online and in stores. Let’s face it, we have some days where the thought of buttoning up a pair of tight jeans is the last thing we want to do.  These basic bottoms will save you from those dreaded days every time!

Product information: Seamless leggings, yoga shorts, yoga pants

Back to School Basics: The Seamless Tank

Basic seamless tanks are a great staple every girl should stock up on.  They’re so comfortable, you won’t ever want to take them off.  The best part? There are no pesky, itchy, bumpy side seams.

Seamless tanks go great layered under any sheer top or you could wear them alone with some leggings for a comfy school day. Want to dress up your tank? Pair your tank with some fun, statement jewelry for a bold, going out look.

We have them in different styles and different colors ranging from neutrals to brights to complete any look.

Product information: Seamless tank top, racerback seamless tank

Date Outfit Ideas: The Little Pink Dress

The little pink dress is the perfect item to throw on when you’re not sure what to wear on a date.  Pink is a romantic color that will make you feel date ready as soon as you put it on.   The little pink dress comes in all different styles perfect for any type of date.  The little pink dress is girly and sweet, but can be styled any way you want it.   We’ve chosen a couple of our favorite little pink dresses that we have in store that are sure to make you feel ready and excited for your date, whether it’s your first date with someone new or your thousandth date with your special someone.  We love this girly, lace top dress for a picnic date in the park.  The material is super soft and flowy, so you won’t be uncomfortable while sitting in the grass.  It’s casual, but has a dressy touch with the lace top.  If it’s chilly out, you could throw on a denim jacket or a light cardigan.  If you want to dress the look down more, pair this dress with some cute white sneakers for a girly, but playful look.  

Product information: Bow back dress neon

Going dancing with that special someone?  Try this neon bow back dress.  The color of this dress is sure to make you the center of attention and the little bow detail in the back is an unexpected twist on a simple dress.  We love the idea of showing a peek of back on your date; it’s sexy, but not too showy.  Pair with your favorite sky high heels and a simple clutch and you’ll be sure to turn some heads!This dress is perfect for a classy night out for dinner and drinks.  The shape of this dress is classic and ultra flattering.  We love the sparkle detail on the sleeves.  It makes this dress unique and super feminine.  The best part? You won’t have to search for jewelry to match!  The sleeve detail will give you enough sparkle to go without jewelry.  Pair with some strappy heels and try your hair in an updo to really draw the eye to the sparkle.

Those Summer Nights: Outfit Ideas for a Summer Night Out

Danny and Sandy sang about the splendor of summer nights in “Grease” and they definitely weren’t wrong.  Summer nights hold some of our favorite memories and best experiences.  The weather is just right and the night seems to be forever young.  With all the possibilities a summer night brings, we all want to look and feel our best.  We’ve put together some looks that we love for some of the many summer night outs.

Outdoor concerts at night are some of our favorite events in the summer.  For a concert, we love the idea of wearing an outfit that’s easy and breezy so you can dance around without feeling too constricted.  We love these girly pleated shorts paired with this slouchy sweater.  Throw on some simple accessories like this feather necklace and some strappy sandals, and you’ll look cool and effortless.

A warm summer night is the perfect time for a barbeque.  Try a breezy maxi dress in a bright color to look cute without feeling overdressed.  This bright cobalt blue dress has a really pretty crocheted back that gives it that bohemian vibe.  It’s super comfortable and perfect to hang out in with friends or family.  Pair with some simple drop earrings and sandals to complete the look.

Girl’s night out is a staple for every summer.  Tribal prints are huge right now and perfect for summer.  This gorgeous tribal print tube top is super versatile and can be dressed up or dressed down.  Pair it with a black body con skirt, a black satchel, and some cool cut-out wedges to dress it up while still keeping it the focal point of the look.

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Bella B How To’s: Styling Statement Shorts

Statement shorts are a huge trend right now and are perfect for these warm summer months.  It’s an unexpected twist to your everyday look and adds a fun and flirty touch.  We’ve picked some outfits to pair with some of our favorite statement shorts for every occasion!

Night Out Sparkle

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• For a going out look, pair some embellished chiffon shorts with a simple and flowy cropped tank.
• Add some pops of color with your accessories like these fun magenta heels and this bright blue clutch.
• A statement necklace will make the simple top pop.

Fun in the Sun

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• For a fun and sunny girls day out, pair these pretty cream lace shorts with a chiffon peach top.
• Don’t forget to protect yourself from the sun! A great way to do that while still looking cute is to throw on a floppy sunhat.
• Simple accessories like this brown and gold watch and these crocheted wedges add to the girly look while still making your shorts the focus.

Prints Charming

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• For those casual shopping days, we love these super soft printed shorts paired with a lightweight knit.  Mixing prints will make your look even more trendy!
• Wear this look with simple accessories like these neutral sandals.
• This gorgeous dark green structured shoulder strap purse will fit all your necessities and goes great with the navy in your outfit.

Will you be wearing statement shorts this summer?  Which of these looks would you wear? 

Our Pick, Three Ways

Our Pick, Lucy Love Royal Blue Tuesday Tank

This royal blue tank is the perfect combination of simple and elegant. There are so many options with this tank, so we wanted to show three different ways to style this Tuesday Tank by Lucy Love. If you like the tank then check out our inspired outfits below.

Low-Key Chic

• To play up the royal blue we picked these patterned shorts to give a fun,yet sophisticated look.
• The pop of pink and blues make the outfit a little playful.
• We chose a clutch bag for a more glam look.
• The casual sandals and sunglasses keep the outfit simple and are perfect summer accessories.

Casual Cool

Product information: Skirt

•  We love how soft and light this skirt is. With such a casual vibe this outfit is easy to throw together. Just grab any neutral color maxi skirt to make this outfit work.
• We added the studded sandals and bag for a little edge.
• These fabulous vintage key necklaces are amazing. Plus you can never go wrong with a chunky bracelet.

Trend Setter

Product information: Blazer

• This last outfit it one of our favorites. The staple black skirt tones down the bright blue making it a perfect outfit for almost any event.
• The linen blazer, also by Lucy Love, is an essential for any wardrobe. A blazer can easily make an outfit more polished and appropriate. We love the material of this one because its loose fit keeps the outfit from being too stiff.
• Throw on some black ankle wrap pumps to dress up this outfit for a night out.
• A big bag and statement necklace pulls this whole outfit together.

What do you think? Which outfit is your favorite?

Summer Necessities

As summer approaches the search is usually on for that perfect bathing suit.  Except this year, we are all about finding drop dead gorgeous accessories to create an amazing beach day outfit . The beach bags, hats, and of course sandals are catching our eye this season. Accessories are a must have for any day in the sun. Forget about your typical summer necessities we are stocking up on hats, bracelets, and more this year.  It is all about making a statement and large colorful accessories are the way to go. We love pops of color so we picked out some of our favorite shoes, bags, and jewelry for you to browse.  Take a look and tell us what you think! 

Don’t forget to head out to the beach this summer with your best accessory.