#FlauntFallFavorites: Lace & Leather

Lately I've been looking to the past for daily style tips in hopes of drawing unique inspiration from the greats such as Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe. I purchased Cally Blackman's 100 Years of Fashion at the start of my freshman year of college, and I must admit it is the main reason why I have managed to keep my style classy and chic while constantly on the go.

 "a girl should be two things, classy & fabulous"

I have found that both Lace and Leather have been two prevalent looks throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After seeing all of The Flaunt Shop's most popular items, it isn't difficult to see why.

Lace is classic and feminine, while Leather is bold and edgy - and together they can transform your daily look with minimal effort and the most fabulous results   ;)

here are my #FlauntFallFavorites

Leatherette Leggings

I just got these in the mail last week and received a record amount of compliments. These leggings serve a similar function as your everyday black leggings, except with an edgy twist! Leather is for the bold and confident, I challenge you to give these a try!

High-Waisted Leatherette Skirt

I love the versatility of this one, the fact that it's leather makes it trendy and badass in my opinion - I can't imagine a scenario where wearing this skirt would be a bad idea,

Cocktails with the girls? Dinner with the fam? Business meeting? Job interview? Date Night? it all works.




This Kandice Jacket is absolutely STUNNING. Show Stopping, without a doubt.

If you’re nervous about testing the waters with leather, try dipping your toes in lace first! I am one of the biggest girly girls you will ever meet, so lace seems like a no brainer to me. But if you have yet to fall in love with lace, and you're wondering how to incorporate it into your daily wardrobe without seeming overly dressed up, I'd say detailing is the perfect way to compromise. Go for a loose chic top with lace patterns across the shoulders or on the sleeves, like this over the shoulder Anabelle Lace Top in black, ivory, and coral <3 <3 <3

I’d wear this fabulous top with my usual skinny jeans and a pair of pointed-toe flats for a more casual look, and dress it up with a leggings and heels . 

And last but definitely not least, this gorgeous MADE TO LOVE dress!

In order to create the image of the fatal woman, you will need to pair some black lace with stiletto black heels.

How will you flaunt it in lace & leather this holiday season?

xoxo 

@msangiesegura

love & loss.

I  keep saying that whatever was/is between us is over now,
but how do I say goodbye?

I like to explore all the possibilities, both constructive and destructive
but ultimately I have found that love always says more about the ones who feel it rather than the ones that they love.

I have learned to accept the fact that I am a woman who believes in the love. The type of love that endures.
Love that is treasurable because it is polished in pain.

That is why I am so confounded by the act of goodbye.
to me, goodbye's mark an end  of some sort
& I am frustrated by our need to categorize everything in terms of a beginning, middle, and end
because the mere idea that we can ever experience someone in their entirety is, quite frankly, stupid.
There are so many layers to each and every one of us that should not never be reduced.

which brings me to my next question:

Can you ever stop loving someone?
if so, how can you be sure it was love at all?


if there is love between two people, it is there forever and you should expect to carry it with you for the rest of your life.

so tell me, why do you insist on making this a goodbye ?


xoxo
@msangiesegura

#FlauntFallFavorites: Handbags

When I think fall I think pumpkin spice latte's and shopping,
one of the first items I look for is a cute tote (such as the adorable aztec clutch & Allie Handbag as shown above).
Fall requires a new handbag,
but finding the perfect piece of arm candy is never easy.
The fall handbag DEFINES your fall look,
determining what you wear, how you wear it, and who notices ;)

that is why I have compiled a list of my #FlauntFallFavorites,
 to make sure you ladies end 2014 with a BANG

first on my list is the Allie Bag (above)
my guilty pleasure
this ___ tote is perfect for daily essentials
but can also manage a few extra shopping excursions along the way

The Chelsea Bag (as shown on the right) is ideal for everyday use. It isn't difficulty to see how gorgeous it is during the week and the weekends. A sound investment in my book.


The Envy Bag 
is eye grabbing
with a lavish tote like this who needs accessories?!
Perfect for nights out AND running errands;
can you imagine headed to yoga or the grocery store with this?
Even in yoga pants and oversized sweaters,
this handbag will make you look and feel like a star.

You know what they say, behind every successful women is a FABULOUS handbag ;)



The Amanda Handbag in classic black is really so much more than your average handbag - its simple and comfortable feel really evokes this "i woke up like dis" vibe #flawless. Perfect for the overachieving girls with part time jobs, stellar grades, and a fabulous wardrobe*

One of the greatest pieces of advice I received in high school as from my best friend after powderpuff practice, I was upset over a boy and quite frankly I was desperate to ensure a prom date when she interrupted my rant and said: "stop crying, get yourself a new handbag & GET OVER IT"
It may seem like a superficial argument, but every now and then I fall in love with a handbag and realize the underlying truth in her advice... It feels nice to stop carrying our hearts on our sleeves when we invest in our overall happiness by toting bigger & better handbags, like the Society and Always Business handbags from The Flaunt Shop! <3

Which is your favorite?

#handbagsB4douchebags

xoxo

@msangiesegura