What To Wear: Summer 2014♥

A lot of you may think me crazy, but I am already more than excited for this summer. It's already heating up where I live so I've recently been thinking about getting some new summer clothes and thought hey, maybe me making a post about this will help some of you guys out as well. 

Today I will be sharing with you some outfits as well as ideas I think are great for the warmer weather - Both casual and dressy. As always make sure and let me know you're thoughts in the comment section below! ^_-

One of my favorite ways to make any outfit pop during the summer is to try rocking printed jeans. Their fun and put a unique twist on the average pant. (Just don't too crazy friends...I know they are great but you must restraining from buying twenty. Not that I've done that or anything.) 

For a casual day out, try rocking a comfortable and maybe baggy top, a pair of cute shorts, and any shoe of your choice. (Tip: If you're wanting to dress this look up a bit, try rocking a funky wedge!) 

If you're wanting to try something a little more spontaneous, I think this is an adorable idea. Any casual tank, printed ballooned pants, and some sort of heal. Beautiful, no?

Ladies, I think we all know how amazing maxi skirts and dresses are by now. They look more dressy and yet are one of the most comfortable things in the world. I think that they are fabulous for many events such as hanging out with friends, a semi-formal event, or a date. Another nice thing about them is the fact that accessorizing can change the look of them - Meaning depending on what you wear and add to a maxi dress will change how formal it will be. A very nice bonus if I do say so myself! 

This last look is the most formal I've chosen to write about today. The little black dress is in fact something that every women should have in her closet for that special night or event. I remember reading a Tim Gunn book long ago that talked about this and I never realized how truly right he was. This is a classic dress that if chosen correctly, will change your life. Or your style life, at least.

Stay Beautiful♥

-Mak

CRY ME A RIVER.

Hello my little mushrooms! ^_- This is an outfit I wore to a funeral I attended over the weekend. I still don't understand why the lighting made my face look 10 times darker than the rest of me...haha oh well! Here I went with an edgier look, wearing a chunky grey necklace, black dress, black tights, and grey booties. As always make sure and let me know what you think of my outfit in the comment section below!

Stay Beautiful♥

-Mak

March Rock-It Edit {Featuring Abbi Jordan}

A: Okay editors, you'll have to bare with me because I'm in the middle of wedding planning and it's taken over my life worse than when me and the sweetheart got hooked on Prison Break on Netflix. (Great show, you must watch it!) 

Moving on, since life for me is a whirlwind of white and all things bridal, I thought I'd just go with it and take this time to talk about the perfect LWD {The Little White Dress}

Nothing says rock my world like a girl that's not afraid to rock stark white - especially with a tan.

My friend Natalie wore one last summer for for a gig and it was one of my favorite looks ever. (Sorry couldn't find a picture of it!) 

You may think I'm nuts. I mean black is basically the bible when it comes to rock n' roll but done right it can not only work, but sizzle.

The most important thing with white (anything) is weight of fabric and fit. It must fit your body type (anything there is a fit for everyone if you look hard enough) because anything amiss is going to stand out. 

I say weight of fabric too because there isn't anything worse than a beautiful white shirt or dress that as soon as you step into the right light - shows the entire world everything you've got. Major buzz kill. Unless your Miley Cyrus,  in which case...nope not even going there.

Pair your white hot number with killer shoes and a few simple (but edgy) accessories and you've got the cool girl look on lock. 

Hope your life isn't has hectic as it is on my end, have have a lovely weekend!

-A

M: Hey guys! I'm totally with Abbi this week - Working lots of overtime and have barely been home so this edit is going to be short, sweet, and to the point! Please forgive us and make sure to expect an awesome edit over on her blog next month! I've decided to go along with Abbi's idea that white truly can be quite edgy contrary to popular belief. 

Like black, using as your base color is you're best bet when trying to make it more edgy and rocker. This example above is perfect - You have your white v neck tee, white blazer with gold accents, and white jeans. 

This is another great example. This dress is edgy with just a touch of feminine and looks lovely against her olive skin tone.

One of my favorite ways to wear white is to add accents of black and gold. I feel like this makes any outfit look more statement as well as more put together.

Stay Beautiful♥

-Mak

THE KIDS ARE BACK.

Hey guys! It has officially been far too long since I've done one of these. Hoping to keep up with them from now on. Anyways today I thought I'd show you a casual outfit I wore, with a simple blue sweater, ripped jeans, and Steve Madden heals. Also I recently dyed my hair, definitely a change no? As always make sure and let me know what YOU think of my outfit.

Stay Beautiful,

-Mak

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Sweater Weather.

Sweater Weather. by makennaalene featuring acid wash jeans

Brown shirt
ledonan.com

Acid wash jeans
$38 - owntherunway.com

Carvela black stiletto
$98 - johnlewis.com

Dear friends, I hope you enjoy this outfit idea I've created via Polyvore. Make sure and follow me there if you haven't already! For this outfit, I wanted to take a deep toned sweater, make it edgy by adding a pair of ripped jeans, and add a simple black bootie to finish off the look. What do YOU think?

I do apologize that I haven't been posting as frequently lately, school and work have been a bit crazy and if I can't put all of my time and effort into creating a post, I won't post at all. Know that I love you all very much, and look forward to lots of new posts in the near future. 

Stay Beautiful♥

-Mak

My Fashion Favorites {February 2014}♥

Well friends, it's that time of the month again. And no, not that time. Today I am sharing with you my February Favorites. As always I would love to hear your thoughts so make sure and drop me a comment letting me know what you've been loving this month as well.

This first favorite is a chunky necklace I got from where I work. I love it because it's grey so it really goes with everything and makes any outfit have a little pop of sparkle.

I have been absolutely obsessed with these Madden Girl shoes this month. I find that Steve Madden has some of my favorite shoes in the world. It was shocking to find out that these are the most comfortable heals I own, despite them being so high. (Did the "All Day On Campus" test and it ended quite nicely!) 

Despite what this picture looks like, these jeans are actually a light mint green color. They are by American Rag and I think they add a really cute pop of color. (Anyone else still loving the "Mint Green" trend from last summer? I simply can't get enough of it.)

For those who don't know me, you should probably know that I am one of the biggest rock music junkies in the world. I live and breathe it. One of my all time favorite bands is Def Leppard so when I found this jumper from Target, I just had to have it.

Strangely enough, I bought this infinity skull printed scarf at Walmart. I will try to avoid this store at all costs but I must admit, this is a great piece. 

This last item is one that I bought on a whim the night I was going to see Bon Jovi live in concert. I found this right before we left to go there and wore it that night. I think it's really unique and although I don't find myself wearing it as much as I'd like, I really do love it. 

Stay Beautiful♥

-Mak

I've Been Loving: Leopard Print♥

It's statement. It's edgy. It's rocker. It says "I'm not afraid to be bold." I must admit, It's only been recently I've really loved rocking different leopard printed items, due to the fact that I've seen it look so wrong on different people. The main key to rocking this print is to only were one or two pieces. That way it's not overpowering you or your outfit, but adding a unique touch instead. In today's post I'm going to show you some of my favorite items, where to buy them, as well as some ideas on how to wear. Ready? 

{My Favorite's & Where To Buy}

Leopard Printed Oversize Scarf, Sole Society, $30.

Leopard Mid Rise Skinny, J Brand, $250.

Leopard Print Lace-Up Bootie, Charlotte Russe, $19.99.

Call Of The Wild Denim Jacket, Forever21, $16.99.

Leopard Print Negative Pencil Dress, Guess by Marciano, $198.

{Different Tips & Ways To Style}

If you want to make a statement with this print, try doing so like Kate Moss. (Just please don't show this much on top ladies, trust me when I say that you will get attention for all the wrong reasons...) Not only does she have this great jacket on with gold detail, but she goes even bolder by adding these cherry red leather pants. I don't know about you guys, but my inner rocker is screaming for me to try this look out.

If you just want a little bit of leopard print to add to an outfit, I would definitely recommend a belt. Like pictured above, tuck in your shirt for a cool and edgy twist.

Pictured above are three celebrities using it perfectly. I can't say this enough, less truly is more here. It not only makes your outfit more statement and eye catching, but also less busy and not too much or over the top.

So tell me my beautiful freaks...What do YOU think of Leopard Print? Do you find yourself reaching for it in your closet or are you not into it? As always make sure and let me know in the comment section below.

Stay Beautiful♥
-Mak

Links On Where To Buy:

-Leopard Printed Oversize Scarf, Sole Society:

http://www.solesociety.com/ss032-scarf-brown.html?utm_source=polyvore&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=fashion

-Leopard Mid Rise Skinny, J Brand:
http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=64423&pid=133976002&tid=plaff2687457&ap=2

-Leopard Print Lace-Up Bootie, Charlotte Russe:
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/Sale/Shoes/entity/pc/2613/c/0/sc/2680/244550.uts

-Call Of The Wild Denim Jacket, Forever21:
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=sale_women&ProductID=2040495201&VariantID=&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-LcFnbkvBhfNicrubLa46gw&ls_affid=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&utm_campaign=Hy3bqNL2jtQ&utm_source=affiliatetraction&utm_medium=ls

-Leopard Print Negative Pencil Dress, Guess by Marciano:
http://guessbymarciano.guess.com/en/Catalog/View/new-arrivals/all-new-arrivals/leopard-print-negative-pencil-dress/42W8377247Z?CMP=AFC-CJMAR_Polyvore

Styled Person Of Interest: Mick Jagger♥

Oh, how excited I am to be writing a feature on this rock icon. I've been listening to him (he's the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, for those here who are Bieber listeners...) since I was a wee lass. I love a lot about Mick, his personality, his sense of humor, and of course, his style. In today's post I am going to be featuring my all time favorite outfit's he's rocked over the years.

Compared to most famous rock stars, (Like Steven Tyler for example), Mick has, for the most part, had a very clean cut kind of look on his days off. He loves fitted cardigans and jackets, a good pair of jeans, and a simple pair of shoes.

This one of my favorite shirt's that he has worn. May sound strange, but I love the simplicity of it. Mick is definitely a very good definition of the famous quote "Less Is Better". Sometimes when you want to focus or get attention on one item of clothing, you must decrease the use of accessories and layering and such. It really depends on the look you're going for, though.

One of the things I love about Mick's style is the fact that he wears very eclectic and vogue looking outfits when he does photo shoots. He always seems to keep it interesting, like this outfit above. I would have never thought to pair such a crazy jacket with these striped pants. (Also the fact that he pulled off black and yellow without looking like a bumble bee is amazing in itself, no?)

These days you will find Mick dressing a little different - Usually a pair of comfortable shoes, black jeans, a tee-shirt, and printed jacket. Not too bad for the age of 70, now is it?

You can never end a post about a rock star without a picture of him/her in a leather jacket. It's definitely a signature piece in most of their wardrobes and always gives every outfit a little extra something, also making it appear edgier.

So tell me my beautiful freaks, what do YOU think of Mick's style? Also make sure and let me know who YOU would like to see featured on my next "Styled Person Of Interest" post. I'll make sure and add your name & blog link, if you may have one.

Stay Beautiful♥

-Mak

January Fashion Favorites♥

Hey there my beautiful freaks - As you may have noticed from the title of this post, I am now going to be posting monthly fashion favorites on my blog. This will range from a few to many items, depending on how many things I've been loving. Although this post is a bit late, I thought it best to start out with January Favorites. Make sure and leave me a comment on your thoughts!

I have been absolutely obsessed with this knitted raccoon sweater from Kohls recently. It's not only warm and cozy, but also looks great as a casual outfit by pairing a thick pair of leggings and riding boots to complete the look.

This edgy snake ring has been a favorite for about a year now. I got it from Claires (No judging, they have amazing jewelry people!), and I love to rock it with any rocker outfit. For some reason it gives me more confidence. 

This next item is a grey and back leopard printed infinity scarf. I got it from a boutique around where I live and I just love it - Definitely adds a good print to any plain top that needs a little something.

These snake print leggings are something that I simply couldn't live without. They are very edgy and 80's rock inspired. I like to wear these with my pointed toe black booties from Forever21.

This last item isn't necessarily a very dressy or spectacular item - But a basic that I wear with a lot of outfits. It goes with everything which I love, not to mention that grey is one of my favorite colors to wear.

Stay Beautiful♥

-Mak

Six Winter & Spring Outfit Ideas♥

Due to the amazing response from my fall and winter edition of this (link will be at the bottom), I decided to create a winter and spring version. I am so excited to show you six outfit ideas today - Straight from my closet! Hopefully this will give you some fashion inspiration for your wardrobes.

Outfit 1 

-Wild Child -

(Sorry for the blurry picture, kids.) Here I've stuck with one major print. To tone it down I added a pair of jeans and these rocker booties from Forever21. Since this top is sheer in some areas, I would rock an under shirt with it. Add any cardigan or jacket if you wish. 

Outfit 2 

- Skull Candy -

This outfit is somewhat 80's inspired. You've got skulls, an edgy necklace, as well as these grey booties. (Anyone remember Jon Bon Jovi wearing these? Yeah?) This is definitely a more casual look that you'd see me wearing on campus during the spring. 

Outfit 3

-Sailor-

This outfit is nice because it is both dressy, as well as casual. You could either wear this to work, coffee with friends, or even a casual date. 

Outfit 4

-Casual Cutie-

This is an outfit I will rarely wear. It is very, very casual, but is definitely nice when you have to run a quick errand or something along those lines. I usually end up wearing this grey Hollister top with a pair of leggings and a neon pair of converse styled shoes, for an extra pop of color.

Outfit 4

-Classy & Fabulous-

A good sweater is always a good thing to have in ones closet during the more chilly weather. I am really loving this mint green one from J Crew and have been rocking it a lot lately. I usually try to pair this with a statement necklace, like the one above from Rue 21. I love wearing normal or black jeans and adding these booties to complete the look.

Outfit 6

-Paint It Black-

This last outfit is definitely my favorite out of the bunch to wear. I always feel so confident and edgy in it. I usually start with this top and pair it with a leather jacket, these black and white striped jeans, and either black booties or these Guess pumps (Depending on how dressy or casual I need to be). I love gold accents with outfits like this, so I usually end up rocking this black and gold cross body and gold bangles.

Stay Beautiful♥

-Mak 

Fall/Winter Edition:

http://beautifulfreaks17.blogspot.com/2013/11/seven-fall-winter-outfit-ideas.html