Find Your Signature Piece of Jewelry

Everyone should have that one piece of jewelry that says who they are. Having trouble finding your signature piece? No worries, I scoured through my jewelry collection and created a guide to help find great personal jewelry for everyone. 

Enjoy!

Preppy: 

Jewelry pieces with a nautical theme, such as anchors, will add a preppy touch to any look. 

Pearls are always a must-have for this style, a longer strand is more modern. 

Anchor necklace (similar) - Forever21

Pearl necklace (similar) - Forever21

Feminine:

Adding some jewelry with bows, roses, and heart details is a great way to make your look a bit more girlie and cutesy. 

Striped bow ring (similar) - Forever21

Bow ring (similar) - Forever21

Heart Bracelet - LC Lauren Conrad

Heart/Key Necklace - Forever21 

(For a similar look layer a rose necklace, key necklace, and  heart necklace.) 

A Vintage Vibe:

Pearl details, antique looking chains, and ornate details all make for a vintage look.

Ring (similar) - LC Lauren Conrad

Eiffel Tower Necklace (similar) - Forever21

Camera Necklace - LC Lauren Conrad

 Bohemian:

For a boho touch search for pieces with large gems and stones, earthy metals, beading, intricate details, and mismatched metals.

1st Ring (similar) - Forever21

2nd Ring (similar) - Forever21

Necklace (similar)- Charlotte Russe 

Glam & Edgy:

Look for dark metals, large gems, and interesting details for an edgy, glam look.

Necklace (similar) - Kohl's 

Bracelet (similar) - H&M

Ring (similar) - H&M

Do you have a favorite piece of jewelry that means something to you?

Tweet me a picture (@beverlylorraine) or tag me in a picture on Instagram (@beverlylorraine)!

- BL

Leopard Maxi Dres

Dress - Forever 21

Vest - H&M (similar)

Bracelet - LC Lauren Conrad

Ring - Forever21 

Necklace - Forever21 (similar) 

Red, White, & Denim

Need a quick and easy last minute 4th of July outfit? 

All you need for this look is a feminine red shirt, a denim vest/jacket, dark wash skinny jeans/shorts, white/sparkly accessories, and red lipstick.

Vest, H&M. (similar)

Top, Forever21. (similar) 

Band Ring, Forever21. (similar) Star Ring, Abbey Dawn. (similar) 

My Lana Del Rey pose. Haha 

Sunglasses, Kohl's. (similar) Belt, Hottopic.  

I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July! 

XO,

BL

Maxi Dress Monday

Happy Memorial Day! 

I recently did a post on my new favorite dress, a fun printed maxi dress. I've never owned a maxi dress before and thanks to this one I now want to go out and buy everyone I see. They are comfortable and cool for warm days, but they always leave you looking put together.

Here's how I styled mine for a relaxed weekend.

Dress (no longer available), Charlotte Russe. Denim Jacket (similar), Charlotte Russe. Bracelet, Alex and Ani. Sandals (similar), Kohls. Sunglasses (similar), Forever21.

XO,
BL

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Favorite Fragrances

Hailey by Aéropostale, Bombshell by Victoria's Secret Rollerball, PINK Sweet & Flirty Body Mist, and Bombshell  by Victoria's Secret Mini 

Having a signature scent is just as important as having a signature style. Here are three of my favorite and most worn fragrances.

Hailey by Aéropostale

This perfume has been one of my favorites since it made its debut in stores. I'm not a fan of overly fruity scents and I also dislike the smell of vanilla. This fragrance is perfect for me because its fresh, light, and feminine without being over the top. It's perfect for the Spring but, I wear it year-round. It's my signature scent and the one that I wear the most.

PINK Sweet & Flirty Body Mist 

This is definitely the most flirty fragrance that I own. The scent of this perfume is sweet and a tad bit fruity. It's girly without being sickeningly fragrant. It's the only fruity smell that I enjoy. It would be great for a night out with your friends on Valentine's Day. Victoria's Secret has recently changed the design of their PINK Body Mist bottles but this scent does in fact still exist.

Bombshell by Victoria's Secret
This is my new favorite perfume. It's a bit darker than the scents I usually wear but I really like it. The Eau de Parfum is incredibly long lasting. I spritz on a bit in the morning and the smell is still vibrant at the end of the day. Plus, the packaging is super cute. In the photos above I am showing the mini and rollerball version of Bombshell. Bombshell Eau de Parfum would be a great fragrance for a night out. 

What are your favorite fragrances? Let me know in a comment or tweet me.

XO, BL

I'm feeling the love! 

In these photos I am wearing jeans by LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's, a top by Forever21 (similar), and a faux leather jacket by Dollhouse (similar). On my lips I am wearing lipstick by Wet N' Wild (in 522A Just Garnet) and lipgloss by Ulta (in Whisper). 

This is not a sponsored post! All opinions are my own! 

My Favorite 12 of 2012

2012 was a very significant year for me. I achieved many of the goals I had set for myself, made new friends, started high school (!!!), shared many laughs, and most importantly started Freshmen Fashion. My life changed in so many ways during this year. Hopefully, your year was just as good as mine. I want to wrap up the year by sharing 12 of my favorite things from 2012 with you guys. If you would like, I encourage you to make a set on polyvore and show me your favorite items from 2012 and tag me (@beverlylorraine) in it. I'd love to see what you've been obsessed with this year. Here are my favorites.

Fashion

As I always say "fashion is a part of me" and during this year there was no exception to my motto. In 2012 I believe I better developed my personal style "rocker-chic/glam business/pinup girl influenced/...". Also my love for everything fashion became stronger (I didn't think it was possible) thanks to this blog.

Some of my favorite fashion picks from 2012:

- Denim shirts

I bought a denim shirt from H&M similar to the shirt featured up above at the beginning of the school year and have worn it over 100 times and styled it in so many ways since then. Denim shirts are great because they are so versatile. You can dress them up with statement necklaces or dress them down with scarves and skinny jeans. What I love most about my denim shirt is that it is  medium light in color so I can pair it with dark wash skinnies for a modern look.

- Cropped Black Blazer

Also at the beginning of the school year I purchased basic black cropped blazer originally around $40 for $7 at Kohl's. The blazer shown above is very similar to mine. Everyone should own at least one basic blazer. They are comfortable, classy, and can easily dress up any graphic t-shirt or pair of jeans. Although some blazers can be pricey you can find affordable options in fun colors/patterns at stores like Charlotte Russe, Forever21, and H&M. If you buy a nice quality blazer it will last you forever and turn out to be a great investment.

-Wedge Ankle Booties

All throughout 2012 I have been rocking some seriously high wedge booties. My favorites are from the Simply Vera Vera Wang collection for Kohl's. I found them on the clearance rack for more than 50% off. It was an amazing deal. The ones featured in the picture above are very similar. You can buy yourself a pair right here

-Floral/Patterned Scarves

Scarves have been and always will be a high part of my wardrobe. They're an inexpensive way to transform and update any outfit. They're also a great way to add a bright splash of color to punch up your look. This year I've been obsessed with floral and cheetah print scarves. The one shown is from H&M.

Jewelry

-Charm Bracelets

I have been in love with charm bracelets in 2012. I've been wearing them constantly. One of my favorite Christmas gifts was from two of my best friends. They gave me the two beautiful gold Alex and Ani bracelets that are shown in the collage above. I love them! If your reading my loves, thank you very much. :) You can get your very on piece of Alex and Ani jewelry right here.

So ummmm... this was one of the coolest things ever. 

Beauty

My favorite beauty products from 2012:

- Maybelline Volum' Express One by One Mascara

My daily makeup look is always all about my eyes. I rarely wear bold lipstick so most often I like to play up my eyes and eyelashes. I have been using this mascara all year long (I especially love the waterproof version) and it amps up my lash volume, adds length, and overall makes my lashes look super flirty and full. What more could I ask a mascara for?

- e.l.f. Essential Eyelid Primer

This primer is very inexpensive (only $1!) and works wonders. I helps keep my eyeshadow last all through the school day and is an overall wonderful product.

- Dark nailpolish

I have been wearing dark nailpolish all throughtout the fall and winter. I love Revlon's nailpolish. Valentine is a great shade of dark red.

Music

Music is one of my many loves. Besides my usual faves (Greenday's new trilogy is awesome) these two albums really stood out to me.

Hot Fuss The Killers

The Killers happen to be one of my new favorite bands that I discovered in 2012. There songs have always been some of my favorites but I guess I never really knew who they were by. Hot Fuss is definitely one of my favorite albums now and "Mr. Brightside" has always been one of my favorite songs. You can buy this CD here.

Light Me Up The Pretty Reckless

I am in love with every single song on this album. I also appreciate Taylor Momsen's love for leather jackets, studs, and knee-high boots. You can buy this CD here.

Movies

I am not a huge movie fan. The only movies that I can watch from start to finish are horror movies or stupid comedies. They are the only genres that will hold my attention and keep me captivated. Ask any of my friends who have ever gone to the movies with me, if I don't find the movie interesting I will always find a way to make fun of it. I'm a pretty harsh critic.

The Perks of being a Wallflower

This movie has got to be one of the best I have ever seen. Everything about it was sheer perfection. Logan Lerman is one of my favorite actors along with Emma Watson. Me and my friend are absolutely obsessed with this movie now.  She bought me the book for Christmas and I can't wait to start reading it. The soundtrack ("Come on Eileen" anyone???) is also great. I don't believe that this movie is out on DVD yet but... you can pre-order it right here from Barnes & Noble.

Books

As you may or may not know I love reading fashion related books. Here's a post about some of my favorites.

Style Lauren Conrad

Just an all around great book. I love Lauren Conrad's style. Purchase this book here.

 I hope that you all have a very safe New Year's Eve and an extremely happy 2013.

I encourage you to make a set on polyvore and show me your favorite items from 2012 by tagging me (@beverlylorraine) in it.

I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD TAKE MY SURVEY!

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XO, BL

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My Recent Obsession: Karmin, Rachel Zoe, and Coach

I was scrolling through Twitter the other day when I saw a tweet from Rachel Zoe saying how awesome it was to style Karmin for Coach. "Wait, what?" I asked myself (if you follow me then you know how much I love Karmin). I read further and found out that my favorite stylist was styling one of my favorite bands for a music video recorded exclusively for Coach. I knew that the outcome of this amazing mixture had to be as Rachel Zoe would say, "maj"! Soon enough I found myself watching Karmin's "Sleigh Ride" music video on repeat. As you've probably guessed the styling was awesome. So, I've decided to help you guys achieve a few of Amy and Nick's looks from the video for less.

How to get Amy's look:




 

Forever 21  beanie $4, Target watch $15, Nordstrom scarf $39, Kohl's turtleneck on sale for $40.60, Forever21 sunglasses $5.80, Charlotte Russe boots $45.50



In the "Sleigh Ride" video Amy was styled in a series of winter-ready outfits by the fabulous stylist, Rachel Zoe. My favorite piece she wears in the video is an orange knit hat which sells on Coach's website for $128. I found a much cheaper alternative for only $4 on forever21.com which looks pretty similar to the Coach version. Throughout the video Amy also rocks a pair of awesome knee-high black boots. I thought that these ones from Charlotte Russe were just as cool for only $45.50. I also thought that the houndstooth cape that Amy wore was very chic.

How to get Nick's look:

 

 

Target sweater $69.99, Express scarf $49.90, H&M hat $17.95, Forever21 trapper hat $9.90

 

 

In the "Sleigh Ride" video Nick's outfits are just as fashion-forward as Amy's. He absolutely rocks a furry trapper hat (I found an inexpensive look alike on forever21.com). My favorite look of his in the video was when he wore a navy blue cardigan with a striped scarf and felt fedora. I found a similar sweater from the Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection by rag & bone for $69.99. The brown leather jacket Nick wore was also very nice.

 

Needless to say, all of the outfits styled by Rachel Zoe in this music video were both chic and perfect for the winter. Amy and Nick both looked wonderful dressed all in Coach. What a great collaboration!

 

To watch the "Sleigh Ride" music video, some behind the scenes footage, and to see some of Karmin's favorite Coach picks click here.

 

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XO, BL