How We Wore It: Floral

Happy Friday! I hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July and hopefully you are enjoying a long weekend and don't have to work today.

Fashion Flirtation's Five Friday Faves:

1. Food for Thought: What I Plan to Teach My Kids About Bikinis by Katilda. And to be completely honest, I don't agree with her 100% on this, but it is a very well post and gives some great insight!

2. Looks I Love: CaraLoren in a pant suit. For real, can she get any cuter? Every time I see her photos, it makes me want to purchase a pant suit. 

3. Inspiration: Brittany Fuson Paper. Okay, this isn't a blog post, but how can you not be so inspired by Brittany's amazing sketches? I'm dying over all of them, and even the luggage tags are so cute! Head on over to her site and check it out. She is amazing.

4. If You Need a Laugh: This video about social media that Story of My Life posted! [There are a couple of swear words in this, so be aware.]

5. Beauty Tips: Twist Me Pretty. If you need any ideas for your hair, head on over tot this site. This girl is amazing at doing hair, and has tutorials for all of her hairstyles! You can purchase the Hairstyle Handbook HERE.

Today, I am teaming up with some lovely bloggers to bring you a "How We Wore It" segment. I have always loved these, because it showcases different ways that you can style a trend. Today we are showing you how we styled florals, which is a definite must for summer. I love this trend because you can literally wear it on any part of your body, and it is going to look fabulous. Floral tops, floral skirts/jeans, floral hats, floral scarfs, floral shoes, etc. They all look great, so don't be afraid to try it!

Check out Love Me, Dani Marie, A Beautiful Heart, and Jessica Jean Blog for some fab looks! [And PS, I took these photos before I cut my hair! :]

Top: Forever 21 // Skirt: Target // Shoes: Charlotte Russe [old] // Necklace: Wild Butterfly Boutique c/o // Clutch: HelloFab c/o // Sunnies: Forever 21 [old] // Bracelets: A-Thread c/o [on sale!] 

If you haven't entered the $300 J. Crew gift card giveaway or the Essie giveaway, you'd better hurry and enter! Both giveaways end on Monday!

Stripes, Cheetah, and Tanning

I'm struggling right now ladies: struggling with being so pale in an Arizona summer. And I know I should just embrace it because that's what I was born with and love it because my husband loves it, BUT........

Here are a few of my problems when it comes to tanning:

1. I don't tan. Like, at all. I just burn and then turn white again.
2. H will not let me get a spray tan. He hates it when I look fake. [He also hates eyelash extensions and acrylic nails. Unfortunately, those are two of my favorite things.]
3. Tanning lotion always results in looking too orange or streaky. Maybe I just suck at putting it on? Maybe I'm using the wrong stuff?
4. I CAN'T GET TAN.

Right now I own the Sun tanning lotion, and I may try to apply it again one of these days, but it's just a little too obvious. And I feel like it comes off within a few days?? I've heard really good things about Million Dollar Tan, but I still am very apprehensive when it comes to spending money on any kind of tanning product, because it just hasn't worked for me. Any suggestions when it comes to tanning? I feel like I've tried everything, and I just want to be tan. Not dark, I just need a little color ladies!

Top: Old Navy // Skirt: J. Crew Factory // Shoes: Charlotte Russe [old] // Clutch: Clare Vivier // Bracelets: A-Thread c/o, J. Crew Factory // Sunnies: HelloFab

Side note: Not crazy about these shoes with this outfit. It's the worst when you realize something like that a little too late. ALSO-- I am in the market for some amazing distressed jeans. I have my eye on these [sooo expensive--can't decide if they're worth it or not] and these [they don't have my size.] Any other suggestions?

Don't forget to enter the Wild Butterfly Boutique giveaway. And stay tuned, because I have a big giveaway coming at you tomorrow!

xoxo,

Copycat: Red

For my copycat look this week, I unintentionally copied Rachel of The Pink Peonies again. I was already wearing this outfit [minus the shoes] when I came across her look, so I figured I might as well use it as my copycat look. Guys, I really love her style--though I'm sure you already know that!

See her full look HERE.

Top: J. Crew Factory [sold out online, similar] // Pants: Old Navy // Shoes: Elle [old] // Clutch: Clare Vivier // Bracelets: J. Crew Factory, A-Thread c/o // Sunnies: HelloFab

Also, I just need to talk about this fab clutch for a minute. I'm not usually one to spend an excessive amount on a bag, BUT I have been drooling over this one for the past couple of months. So when my blogger friend, Emily, was selling hers for less, I couldn't NOT take advantage of it. So thank you, Emily. I am absolutely in love with it!

Don't forget to enter the Wild Butterfly Boutique giveaway!!

xoxo,