Blog Award...

and a summer must listen!!! :)

First off, I would like to say Thank You So Much! to Cherry Fashion for giving me such a lovely award! I'm very touched. :) She has a lovely blog that you should definitely check out! She blogs about fashion by way of outfit posts, beauty, fashion tips, and features every Friday! She really is a lovely person and it shows through in her blog. 

Second, this award has a few rules (what fun would it be if it didn't right?)-

Nomination Rules:

1. Post the award image to your blog

2. Link the person who awarded you

3. Post 7 random things about you

4. Nominate other 8 relatively new blogs 

Now for some lovely random facts! Everyone loves those, right?

1. I have a notebook for everything! Really. Notebooks keep me organized, and while I have a planner on my smartphone, being able to write something down just makes me feel good. :) I even have one in my purse! :D

2. I have a Fox Terrier Toy named Wishbone. Yes, after the show. And he is 16 years old! 

3. I love writing. I've taken fiction writing, technical writing, PR writing, and several other writing classes in college. Makes sense that I have a blog, huh?

4. I like to link. If you haven't noticed yet. :P

5. My little sister (roughly 3 years younger) is taller than me. I wear heels and she's still taller than me. :/

6. Little kids used to annoy me. Now I love them! I work childcare at a fitness studio and I teach Sunday school at my church! 

7. I LOVE Big Time Rush! I've seen them once in concert, and I'm going to see them again on July 7th! (Thanks to Boyfriend. He spoils me... :) Love him so much!)

And the eight blogs I would like to award are...... 

Tuwentytri

Caramel Boots

Rio The Dreamcatcher

From Manila with Love

City To City

Satiable Fashion

Dress Up Mutzii

Peace Love and Make Up

Now, in conjunction with my last random fact, please enjoy Big Time Rush's new single! It's pretty much the perfect summer song. :)

Getting Stuff Done...

Like a boss!!!

Did I really just type that??? Yes. I did. And while I find the term slightly annoying because of its overabundance in use, I think it describes my day thus far!

If you read nothing else, please go to the bottom and watch the video! It is absolutely beautiful. Even if you have never heard of Avatar: The Last Airbender or The Legend of Korra, you can still appreciate the video for how wonderfully it is put together.

Today I awoke at 7:48 am and forced myself to go back to sleep. During summer I should not see any time before 8:30... Once I finally crawled out of bed at 10, I exercised and went through my usual morning routine. After I had lunch, yes by then it was lunchtime, (ask Boyfriend how long it takes me to get ready in the mornings!) I read a chapter in my Crisis Com textbook, listened to an online lecture (I'm currently listening to another!), replied to some emails, wrote an assignment for class, and started my internship proposal. All before dinner!

After dinner I went to a fitness class at the fitness studio where I work (I get classes for free!), came home and hooped for an hour straight, caught up on my blog readings, and now I am blogging away myself! I'll exercise a little more before bed. Just cause it makes me feel happy. :) Endorphins and what not! 

         

I know I've mentioned this before, but the Midwest is ungodly humid! Retched... Anyway! My top is from Aeropostale, shorts were thrifted, the necklace is from Forever21, the fedora from Target was on sale!, and my shoes are from Cato!  

An absolutely breathtaking video! Nearly brought me to tears! Every time I watch it!

CALLING ALL COLLEGE FASHION BLOGGERS!!

I'm sure many of you are a part of the online community Independent Fashion Bloggers. Well, I thought to myself the other day, wouldn't it be lovely if all of us collegiate bloggers had a place to congregate? 

I think so too! :) 

Thus, I created the group College Fashion Bloggers on Facebook! It's just a great place to network, promote, and share opinions with other bloggers just like you! You can also post links to your most recent blog posts, giveaways, and other interesting tidbits you find online! 

What's even cooler? Every month we will be featuring a different blogger as our cover image! Talk about promotion! CFB is here to help you! Have a giveaway? We'd be happy to post a status about it!  

I really think it's important to not only gain followers, but gain FRIENDS. What better way to do this than by using the largest social networking site on the web? This group gives a a great way to get to know other bloggers in our age range and see what they have to say about the great exciting world we call Fashion. 

Check out College Fashion Bloggers! Let the bonding begin!!! :)

Floral and Fabulous...

and beautiful memories to match! 

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! I know I did! :) This weekend my family went up to St. Louis for a mini-vacay! It was super relaxing and very much needed. We visited the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, and... St. Louis Galleria!!! 

But all that came in second, of course, to the time I got to spend with Boyfriend. :) Since he lives so close to St. Louis I got to see him nearly every day we were there, as well as, have our families meet! It was pretty perfect. Our families got along great!

Yes, this weekend shall be recorded in the record book as just lovely. :)  

I really love this outfit! While I don't remember exactly where the shirt and shoes are from (sorry!), the skirt is from Body Central! I love how bright colors go with my now tan skin! :) The necklace was a gift from Boyfriend! <3

       

 

The rings and large pearl bracelet are from Claire's , the small pearl bracelet and smaller diamond ring were gifted to me, and the other bracelet was designed by my lovely aunt! I'm also wearing Avon nail polish!

We saw so many animals at the zoo, but this guy had to be the most photogenic! 

        

 

The Missouri Botanical Garden is so beautiful! If you're ever in the St. Louis area, I completely recommend it! :)

Boyfriend and I! Summer definitely is a bittersweet situation. ^_^

Hope everyone has a fabulous week! I'll be reading up on all my missed blog posts! :) I love being unplugged for the weekend, but now I'm so behind!! :O ;) 

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood...

As I have stated in previous posts, it is ridiculously humid here in the Midwest. To beat the heat most residents do the usual- chill at the pool, grab frozen treats, or, my tried-and-true favorite, stay in the cool air conditioned indoors. However, when I do venture outside, I make sure what I am wearing is light and breezy (and stylish, of course!) 

I love sheer tops! I know I've said this before, but I can't help it! They are so breezy and light! This top from Body Central has to be one of my favorites at the moment! It has a double layer of sheer ruffles at the top so a necklace is not necessarily needed, though I added a long key necklace. I've also worn this top with a brown/grey cardigan, making the piece quite versatile! Both the navy shorts and jean top were thrifted. The shoes are from New York and Company and some of my favorites, as well! 

                         

 

My bracelets we all bought in Guatemala, though the bottom left bracelet was made by my aunt (she owns a jewelry business)! My rings include- my purity ring, my senior ring, and a ring purchased in Florida during a trip. 

So how do you beat the heat??

-LilLatinaFashionista

A Father Is...

A daughter's first love, and a son's first hero.

Happy late Father's Day! I hope everyone had a lovely daddy's day celebrating and reminiscing with ANY important man in your life! :)

Since yesterday was Father's Day, my church had a Father's Day dinner after church in our church's gym. (In case you did not know, I attend a Nazarene church, and Nazarene's LOVE to eat!) Some of the church sister's had decorated the gym, and when the men came in they were all served. The food was so good!!! After, I took baby bump pictures for a friend at a local garden- I'm loving how they turned out!- and then finished of the day with a crisis management paper. So the day was 100% perfect! haha :)

Now, I don't know about you, but I have been loving sheer tops! I used to not like them much, as I did not know how to wear them, nor did I have the confidence to wear anything non-100% cotton, but now, I can't help but smile when I touch the soft, almost celestial, fabric. This top is so versatile, as well! It can be worn as shown below, tied up in the front, or tucked into the front of your jeans. It is quickly becoming one of my favorite tops! Any guesses where it's from???  

How did you spend your Father's Day?

Dr. Who anyone? Yes, my little sister converted her closet door into the Tardis door. haha!

I love the high/low top! 

What year is it???

Top from Body Central (make sure to check out their new instagram!- body_central) Dark skinny jeans from Aeropostale, ring from Forever 21, and purse from Coach! The shoes were purchased at Payless Shoes! 

Thanks for reading! :) 

- LilLatinaFashionista

Old Friends, Good Food...

Great Time! 

Alright, well this evening my old roommate, Jessica, and her fiance came and spent the evening with me! (They're actually still here! Jessica is straightening her hair and Jared is watching Storage Wars.) The reason I am so excited is because I have not seen Jessica since December! She is one of my best friends- really more like a sister! 

Well, after watching children all morning, doing a bit of shopping, and cleaning like a mad woman, Jessica texted me to let me know they were getting close. I then readied myself and headed out to meet them at HuHut. We had a lovely dinner then popped on over to Bass Pro! (That was their idea. Though I did see some cute swimming suits!) Finally we returned to my apartment where we are currently just chillaxing. :) 

An overall good day.

My first time eating at HuHut!

That's my food!! :D

My Asian salad was amazing!

So yummy!! I'm getting hungry again just looking at it...

My favorite part of Bass Pro... just kidding! :P

Stopped in at Victoria's Secret and picked up this little baby, for 50% off! 

Also 50% off from Bath and Body Works! Can't wait to use it during Christmas! 

Wanna see what I picked up earlier in the day? Check out my Gordmans haul!! :)

Hope you all had a lovely day!