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Aid Through Trade Beaded Bracelets Giveaway

This post was sponsored by Aid Through Trade. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
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Hi, loves!
I’ve just returned from my first Staycation with the SoCal Blogger Babes and I have to say, I am happily wiped out! We made so many fun stops all around Costa Mesa, and I look forward to sharing all of the details on here soon!
I’m excited to share this look with you all, first because I adore it for this still in-between weather we’re experiencing, but also because it was shot by my boyfriend! I was warned by several of my blogging friends that they’ve had less than pleasurable experiences being directed by their S.O. but we actually had a blast and I took him out to lunch after.
I built my look around these “rose all day” bracelets from Aid Through Trade. They reached out a little while back and let me choose any of the stacks on their website, and these instantly grabbed my attention. I love that the stack has some shine and shimmer to it, but isn’t super showy. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a bold statement piece on the regular, but I also like pieces that whisper instead of shout.
The best part of Aid Through Trade, aside from their adorable and versatile roll-on bracelets, is the message behind them. They are created by over 200 female artisans in Nepal, and every purchase helps provide them with a fair income and benefits in a safe work environment. Nothing is better than a company that strives to give back and improve lives!
I’ll be doing a giveaway for any roll-on stack on the Aid Through Trade website starting tomorrow! Head on over to my Instagram for all of the details.

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Vest / Daniel Rainn (similar) // T-Shirt / old // Jeans / Mavi USA // Bracelets c/o Aid Through Trade // Sandals / JustFab // Bag / Forever 21



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Plaid Swing Dress & Studded Ankle Booties

This post is sponsored by Gozon. Items were sent to me for reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

DFT- Plaid at the Mitten - Holli Z Photography - 25Hello, loves!
Long time, no post. Sorry that I’ve been a little silent on here, but if you follow me on Instagram, you’ll already know why! I’ve been an active member of the SoCal Blogger Babes community, attending a lot of their networking meet-ups, holiday parties, launch events, and hanging out with some of the baddest blogging chicks around! I truly do miss getting on here and sharing my stories, styling tips, and new outfit finds, and I’m happy to say that I will be back on a more regular basis.
First up on my roster of fall outfits, because the season has most definitely rolled in, is this adorable plaid dress from Gozon. I adore the muted shades of grey with the pop of the red stripes, and how easily it can be dressed up or down. I paired it with black tights, studded ankle booties and a lightweight trench, but I can easily see it with a glam statement necklace and heels. It also has pockets, so, winning!
I’ve started to look to Gozon for reasonably-priced basics and on-trend items, like ruffle-sleeve tops, high-neck dresses and crushed velvet everything. They also carry plus-size items, most of which are the same as the straight-sized styles, and I can’t tell you how happy that makes me. It’s so annoying when brands offer like 10 not-cute items in plus to say that they have a plus line, but Gozon offers hundreds of styles for the extra curvy babes, and just as adorable and of-the-moment. They’re also currently offering 30% off and free shipping with code GOZONCY30 at checkout.
Styling tip, the sizing runs on the roomier side for this brand. I’ve ordered a Large in everything so far, and I usually skew towards an XL but everything has fit just right.

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Dress c/o Gozon // Jacket / H&M // Ankle booties / Simply Be // Bag / Botkier // Necklace / Thrifted

Shot by Holli Z Photography at the Mitten Building.



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Paprika One-Shoulder Top and Shredded Denim

DFT- Red Evening on Eureka - Holli Z Photography - 2Hello, my lovely babes!
To be completely honest, I had never really been a fan of yellow or orange tones before this year. I feel that I am so fair, they usually wash me out. My theory hasn’t really changed on the golden tones, but I’m really starting to warm up to shades of rust, saffron, and persimmon. I think the richer hues are SO gorgeous for fall. I was surprised when I gravitated towards this top during a recent Nordstrom Rack “Steal the Rack” sale. I had been wanting to experiment more with the one-shoulder trend because I think it looks adorable on some of my fave babes on Instagram. This top was definitely a winner for under $10 during the sale!
I’ve found the way to make shades like this work is to pick a section on your body to focus the color, either the top or bottom, not both (like a dress). Neutrals like faded denim, black pants, or even a leopard print would work well with these tones, the reason why I styled this look the way that I did, also to keep from looking like a pumpkin 😉

Side note, I just returned from a party and overnight stay at Hotel Indigo in Downtown LA, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. The rooms are so spacious and luxurious, with not one detail overlooked. We dined at the hotel restaurant, Metrapole, and I would say the popcorn shrimp is a must-try. It was almost like a mini stay-cation, since we are only an hour away, but didn’t want to worry about driving home after the party. I loved hearing the backstory of the design choices, from the art on the walls to the decadent touches in every room and the nods to Prohibition.

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Shot by Holli Z Photography.

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SoCal Blogger Babes Fall Meetup

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I can not even begin to describe how awesome it was to meet up again with some of my favorite fellow influencers, this time for the SoCal Blogger Babes fall mixer! I’m really starting to look forward to all of these events, especially after seeing how much hard work goes in to planning them, and then the payoff.. A couple hours chatting, mingling, networking, sharing style tips, and overall being our badass selves!

Gilmore Studios was gracious enough to capture all of the great moments throughout the event, the laughter, the confessions, and of course, the fashion! The SoCal Blogger Babe VIPs were provided with looks from Viena Valentina, an online boutique featuring of-the-moment affordable styles. The sister/owners of the brand are themselves adorable, and they even brought along a rack of clothes for us to shop their latest additions.

GilmoreStudios_0103The dedicated team leaders of the SoCal Blogger Babes, Danielle @daniellealanareyes; me; Shelby @sunshinedaydreamblog; Victoria @thisvictoriahasnosecrets_

GilmoreStudios_0027We all went gaga over these suculent pumpkins from The Wandering Desert. I will admit that a lot of the girls were trying to take them home for themselves when the event was nearing a close!

GilmoreStudios_0042 GilmoreStudios_0031Our primary sponsor for this event was Saranghae Skincare, a Korean beauty line. They were so amazing to gift 20 of us with their 5-step skincare line, and everyone went home with some of their sheet masks. I don’t know any girl who doesn’t freak out over sheet masks, and theirs are some of the best around, with quality ingredients like CoQ10 and hyaluronic acid.

GilmoreStudios_0023 GilmoreStudios_0038 GilmoreStudios_0082I’ll confess something.. I’m currently using this tote from Gigraffe Studios as my purse! I’ve honestly received so many compliments on it and people asking where they can get one! I tell them to apply to be a member! 😀 Also obsessed with my personalized leather keychain from Northwind Supply. I already had two leather tassels on my chain, and I’m starting to think I should probably draw a line before it gets out of hand. This one though is definitely a keeper!

GilmoreStudios_0017 GilmoreStudios_0050 GilmoreStudios_0051 GilmoreStudios_0043 GilmoreStudios_0091I can’t do a post without sharing my outfit details, so here they are! My blazer (which I wore as a cape because no one old the weather to cooperate!) was c/o Viena Valentina, my dress c/o Pink Blush, my Target booties, bless their little hearts, have been with me for over 5 years. My necklace and bangles are from Rocksbox, and my glasses are EyeBuyDirect.

GilmoreStudios_0024 GilmoreStudios_0095Whew, so many pictures, because there was so much going on! Always the best time with these babes, good things just seem to happen when we get together. We just attended StyleCon as a group yesterday, and amidst the chaos that it was, we still managed to catch up and have fun shopping and chatting. Until next time! Xoxo

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