Style File: Spring Time Wants

I've had my eye on a lot of good stuff lately.  If you like something, click on the picture to check it out.  BONUS - NORDSTROM SEMI ANNUAL SALE GOING ON NOW!

• This rose patterned skirt from Romwe is literally $18.
• Illesteva makes the perfect sunglasses.  This pair is the perfect bold tortoise shell cat eye.  Promise.  You have to see these modeled. 
• In Miami, this in-between time calls for a lightweight sweater and scarf.  This blue one from Old Navy is pretty and also has a pretty price point. 
• If you're a less than avid sun worshiper, try the Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze Gradual Tan - it's a sunless tanner that smells great (like a light aloe), goes on evenly, and is perfected for women who are paler because it does not leave you looking like an orange. 
• There's a new brand of denim in town, and it's called Greywire.  Their Dakota Jean in the color 'surf' has a good mix of 80's meets 2015. 
• Want a wallet friendly alternative to the Michael Kors Miranda bucket bag that is trending all over? Ann Taylor has a beautifully constructed one.  It's 40% off with online code GOSPRING.  
• I like Flopz clear flip flops because they offer support and a little bit of a foot massage as you walk.  The real reason I'm into them is because they have glitter straps. They're expensive and there's no way around that, but they look pretty cool. 

• No matter what, every edition of Style File on this blog has to contain at least one J.Crew piece - today, it's the Summerweight Cotton Sweater in the color Ripe Papaya.  Insert heart eyes emoji here. 30% off with code SPRINGSTYLE
• Want to break the bank and have the coolest strappy sandal of 2015? Say hello to Nicholas Kirkwood's 'Maeve'  
• I've been so into makeup lately, and I alternate between a dewy look and a matte finish.  I picked up 
• NYX Cosmetics Set it Don't Fret it Mineral Matte finishing powder and I love it.  It's a velvety soft loose powder that lasts and lasts and lasts.  I have never tried anything that sets makeup and leaves skin oil free for as long as this does.  My shade is 'light/medium.'
• These Tory Burch espadrilles! Yes, blatant Chanel copies, yes a season or two behind the times, but they're so chic, who cares. 
• Oh hey, Bauble Bar, with your metallic teal leather tassel necklace?! Yessss.
• I'm loving this dress from Leith via Nordstrom.  It's figure flattering, and sucks it all in.  It runs true to size, is fitted and is the perfect dress for layering.  Bonus: you can alter the length of the hem just by hiking the skirt up. Double Bonus: The Nordtsrom Semi Annual Sale is going on now through 5/31!
• My Trina Turk 'Titus' sandals are easily one of my fave springtime purchases this year.  They're constructed from a neoprene like material so they contour to the shape of your foot and are flexible and soft.  And the colors? Super bold and bright. 

• The wide leg jean is back in a big way (yay!!!!), but I also love my skinny's.  AG is my spirit animal!!
• These embellished yellow flats are pretty cool.
• So I tried on these Jessica Simpson pumps (the Claudette) yesterday, at Nordstrom.  I had previously though this line did not have padded footbeds on their shoes, but these are really padded and have a great color scheme

Currently Coveting: Summer Beach Essentials

Summer is here!  We Miamians really know our beach style, so I thought I'd put together a post rounding up some summer and beach essentials to help you look chic while playing in the sand.  This will be a three part post, with follow up posts in June and July.

ENJOY, and THANK YOU FOR READING :D XX

1 ASOS Scarf Print Beach Pant //2 Bop Basics Rafia backpack //3 Juicy Couture Wide Brim Straw Sun Hat is now only $29 (and if you sign up for their e-mails you get an extra 20% off your first purchase)

4 Top Shop Cobalt Maxi coverup // 5 C.Wonder Bold Aviators - I love that these have a thicker rim and come in three colors // 6 Melissa for Forever 21 Bow jelly flats // 7 Starfish Rings // 8 Sashi Bracelet

9 Dolce Vita Thong Flat Sandals // 10 Heart Breaker Sophie Bikini  // 11 Old Navy Plaid Shorts 

12 Toni Praver Bikini // 13 Melissa Obadash coverup // 14 Striped Nylon Tote // 

15 Juicy Couture Lucite Bangles 

16 Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Hair Oil - for the drying effects that the ocean can have on your hair, this stuff works wonders.  It's less thick than most of the hair oils, but I feel like it penetrates the hair and makes it soft.
17 St. Tropez Self Tanning Gel  (Gets rave reviews)
18 Ouidad Double Detangler Comb - made for curls/ waves. 

19 Jergens Crema: seriously my new favorite cream.  I was and am a big fan of Kiehl's Creme de Corps, because of the whipped thick texture, and fragrance.  But I am not a fan of it's price tag.  This new Jergens product is something that I will buy again and and again when it runs out.  I was given all three fragrances, Aloe, Oatmeal and Coconut.  Oddly enough the Oatmeal is my favorite fragrance because it smells like Creme de Corps, light and faint vanilla.  Moisturizes really well and lasts a long time.
20 Sephora Hair Ties - my fave, double as little bracelets.
21 Hair Turban - a must!
22 Arcona Triad Pads - full five star reviews on Nordstrom.com.  They're refreshing and light toner pads that remover makeup and face grime.  I like these, and their effects, but I do not like the fragrance.  It's a bit strong, and I dislike cranberries.  I think this is probably the reason why the fragrance bugs me.
23 Arcona Rezone 40 Sunscreen- described as the "holy grail" of sunscreens, this is a fantastic product.  It's a sunscreen, protecting against the sun's rays with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.  Also contains an ingredient that helps calm the skin.  This goes on like a sheer tinted mouse (sort of like that whipped stuff from the drugstore by Maybelline) It rubs in easily and then dries without being overly greasy.  Good stuff.

Disclosure: I was provided full sized samples of the Arcona products by MMI PR & Marketing.  I was also provided the Jergens Crema when I attended Dani of Nany'z Klozet's party last month.

Current Wants: Break the Bank Edition

1. Tucker The Classic Blouse in Cookie Sandwich Print $311

2. Marni Oversized Plastic Sunnies $420

3. Tucker Shirred Cami in Summer is Everywhere $193

4. Marc by MJ Enameled Logo Bangel $98

5. Tory Burch Column Bracelet $225

6. ABS Cluster Drop Earrings $75

7. Helmut Lang Embroidered Drape Front Dress $695

8. BCBG Hereith Dress $525

9. 3.1 Philip Lim Transparent Pashli Mini Mixed Media Satchel $450

10. Alexander Wang Mini Rocco $725

11. Gucci Betty Patent Leather Platform Pumps $525

Current Wants: Rich & Skinny Houndstooth Shorts + Conversation Pieces + Susana Monaco Tube Top

So many colorful and vibrant summer pieces that I'm currently wanting!

Check them out. 

1. Rich & Skinny Metallic Houndstooth Denim shorts $134 - these caught my eye ever since I saw them at the Neiman Marcus Miami blogger event a while back. They're really expensive for shorts, but so, so cute.

2. Modcloth My Lucky Stars Heels $34 - These Miu Miu inspired star heels are really bold...but can you resist the tiny metallic stars? 

3. Conversation Pieces Martini Cocktail Party Shirt $38, as seen on my galpal Melificent. Need I say more? 

4. Tobi Ruffled Around Strapless Top $25

5. Botkier Valentina Satchel $395

6. Gap Ikat Printed Shorts $49

7. Susana Monaco Tube Top $75, in lemon lime.  I have so many of these. Yes, I still wear tube tops. The SM one's last forEVER, and they give you a great silouhette

8. Michael Kors Jet Set Glamour Studs $55

9. J. Brand 811 Skinnies. In every single color. $170

10. Wildfox Rainbow Sweatshirt $108

xx