Fall fashion favorite: Red Denim

sorry I have neglected to post anything for over a week. I had to get my computer repaired and just got it back.. here is a blog post on red pants I worked on meanwhile I waited to get my computer back.

Im obsessed with the red pant trend for this season. I put these three outfits together that could be used in different scenarios:

pants used for this blog post: South Pole, TJ Maxx, $12

1) out for drinks

Shirt: Forever 21, $25

Jacket: The Limted, $45 (on sale)

Belt: Forever 21, $2.50

Shoes: Cathy Jean

Earings: pack from Target, $5

Bracelets: Forever 21

2) for a lunch date:

Sweater: Canyon River Blues, $10 (Sears)

Necklace: Forever 21, $9 

Ring: Forever 21, $3.80

Shoes: Nicole, $7, (Ross)

3) to run errands:

Shirt: H&M

Shoes: American Eagle, $9 (Payless)

Watch: Sophie, $18 (Nordstrom)

Please don't forget to email me with any questions at mspetitefashion@yahoo.com

OOTD #2: Twilight

Last night, I had ladies night with my best friend. I went out directly after work so I had to quickly put this outfit together in the morning.. I wore these pants to work and brought the rest with me to change.

Top: $25, Robin K (TJ Maxx)

Jeans: $15, Bullhead (TJ Maxx)

Blazer: $30, Forever 21

bracelet: $15, Harajuku Lovers (Nordstrom Rack)

Necklace: gift

Shoes: $90, Aldo

OOTD #2

It was yet another nice fall day here in the OC.. this time, I wanted to show a little leg and wear a cute sweater with a skirt. What do you think of the finished look? I like it but I think I different skirt would have been nice...

earings: $5 in a pack fromTarget

bracelet: $40, Juicy Couture (outlet)

necklace: $20 (on sale) The Limited 

purse: $20, TJ Maxx

skirt: H&M

sweater: $25 Cable and Gauge, Macy's

jacket: I.E. (petite collection), Macy's

Shoes: American Eagle, Payless

NOTE: if things don't have a price on them, it's because I've had them for so long that I can't remember how much they cost

Outfit of the Day (OOTF) #1

So I bought a new camera!!!  I will finally be able to upload outfits, video blogs, tutorials, etc! Here is my first one... today it was actually kinda cool in Orange County so I wore this:

Sweater:  Canyon River Blues $20 (Sears)

Pants: Levis $20 (TJ Maxx)

Shoes: Dollhouse: $25 (Ross)

Watch: $18 (Nordstrom)

feather earings: $12 (Nordstrom)

I PROMISE I will be uploading more things on this thing!! Also, be on the look out for the launch of my Youtube Channel :D

Thanks for reading!

Backstreets back ALRIGHT!!!

I was a teen in the early 2000s.. so what does that mean? I AM A BOY BAND FANATIC!!! Although I consider myself a die hard *NSYNC fan, I went to see NKOTBSB last night (since they are the only boy bands touring). I bought tickets for my best friend's birthday and she chose me to come a long :) YAY! This is the outfit I wore.. thought it was a little rock-and-roll and a little pop:

Shirt: $17, Forever 21

Jeans: $16, TJMaxx

Shoes: $25, Reflections

Clutch: $16, TJMaxx

p.s. I apologize for the messiness of my hair.. it had been a long night hahaha

my parent's 25th Anniversary

I love my parents very much. Often, I say that they are more like my best friends than they are my parents. We get along, fight, argue, laugh, etc. This past March they celebrated 25 years of being happily married. Being the good Peruvian woman that my mom is, she hosted a small gathering in which she and my dad renewed their vows. Here are a couple pics from the event (btw, you can see the lack of tall genes in my family hahaha):

I, of course, helped style both my mom and dad. My mom and I are both wearing dresses from Banana Republic. I was originally drawn to my dress because of the color, because lets be honest.. its gorgeous!!!! But I felt that I really needed to accessorize it in order for it to look elegant enough for this important occasion. I ended up adding this silver belt (that I found at Kohl's for $4.50!!) and a silver ring and earings.

Believe it or not, my dress was originally $149.99 and I paid something around $25 for it!! I bought it almost five months ago so I really can't remember the exact price. Nevertheless, the price was a STEAL!!!

Why I loved the dress? THE SHAPE!!!! It nicely drapes at the bottom and the fact that it is fit at the waist makes it very figure flattering. It really helped me because I was (and still kinda am) carrying a few extra "college" pounds and the dress did a good job about disguising that. Needless to say, I was very happy that night, not only was it super special, but I felt like I looked great :)

Basics: super important!

To start, I think I will tell you what my wardrobe staples are, simply because they are crucial to creating awesome outfits:

1) A black pencil skirt: I recently bought this one at The Limited and it fits great!! Its a going out skirt that flattens your belly and gives you a nice shape:

2) Dark denim or black skinny jeans. These are my favorite basic jeans by Gap:

NOTE: this is really important ladies so listen up!!!!! DO NOT GET FRUSTRATED WHEN PANT SHOPPING!! just remember that the tailor is you bff! I, for one, tailor ALL my pants. My mom used to do it for me when I was kid but I have now learned to do it on my own. Pants are not made for girls like me, so I make them fit me by tailoring them. Just make sure they fit great at the waist and thigh area, the length is an easy fix.

3) Structured jackets. They complete an outfit and slim your figure. Enough said.

4) Cardigans!!! Words cannot express my love for cardigan. I love printed ones, ruffled ones, colored, buttoned, zipped.. you name it... if it's a cardigan, I love it! Personally, I think its a good layering tool that not only creates interest and depth to your outfit, but helps disguise parts of your body you may find unflattering (both of these are from the Gap). Cardigans are also a great way to show off personal style, there is sooo many types out there that you will definitely find one that will fit your personality!

5) last but not least: a well structured dress. I firmly believe that clothes need to have a great cut that provide you with a flattering figure. Wrap dress and A-line cut dresses that hug at the waist and flow away from the body are ideal.