OOTD - Cropped Top, Boyfriend Jeans, and a Kick of Neon

Cropped tops are all the rave this summer season. They are cute, cropped, and chic! So for my OOTD I reached in my closet and grabbed my blue and blush striped crop top as the foundation of this look. The top reminds me of pajamas for some reason. So when thinking about the styling of this shirt I wanted to makes sure I created a more" rugged" look on bottom to balance out the delicateness of the shirt. To help me out with that I went to my husbands side of the closet to create my own "boyfriend jeans" or in my case "husband jeans" lol! They fit almost perfect except for the waist (in the back). I rolled them up a few times because they were a little too long plus I wanted to have a big enough canvas so you could see my element of surprise, the neon sandals.

STRIPED CROPPED BUTTON UP & BOYFRIEND JEANS

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT?

For those of you wondering where I purchased the garments for today's OOTD here you go:

Cropped Top - Forever 21, Boyfriend Jeans - Husband's Closet, and Neon Sandals - Target.

CROP TOPS GALORE

Here are an array of styles of crop tops as well as how to style them!

Cropped Tops by alifashionsense featuring a cropped t shirt

Miss selfridge
missselfridge.com

Topshop cropped t shirt
nordstrom.com

Topshop cotton sweatshirt
$16 - topshop.com

Bralette top
$28 - fashionunion.com

Topshop cropped t shirt
topshop.com

Forever 21 forever21 top
forever21.com

Printed shirt
$20 - newlook.com

Forever 21 forever21 top
forever21.com

Forever 21 shirt
forever21.com

Crop top
$16 - shelikes.com

American flag shirt
$16 - chiarafashion.co.uk

Crop top
$14 - chiarafashion.co.uk

Crop corset top
$9.43 - karmaclothing.co.uk

lolli bow bandeau
sundancebeach.com

Cropped Tops Styling Guide by alifashionsense featuring a burberry bracelet

Floral shirt
$20 - newlook.com

Forever 21 forever21 top
forever21.com

By malene birger skirt
net-a-porter.com

Shorts
etsy.com

Giuseppe Zanotti ankle strap high heel sandals
intermixonline.com

Concord sneaker
pickyourshoes.com

Platform heel booties
nastygal.com

Givenchy leather handbag
$1,290 - ln-cc.com

Wet seal
wetseal.com

Burberry bracelet
saksfifthavenue.com

80s fashion
ocshades.com

Free Shipping Unisex fashion Hip-Hop Studded Spike Snapback Hats Rock...
storenvy.com

Highwaisted plain denim cutoff shorts
etsy.com

What are your feelings about cropped tops? Do you have any in your closet? Will you add them to your summer arsenal?

Tribe Vibe

Every time the summer season rolls around I seem to see the emergence of tribal prints. Over the years I have acquired pieces to add to my tribal print collection. This years tribe vibe has steam rolled the fashion scene. You can find these tribal prints at your favorite stores such as Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, GoJane.com etc. in an array of patterns, colors, garments, and accessories. 

MY TRIBE VIBE

Here are a few examples on how I've styled my tribal print pieces in the past to create complete looks. You've probably seen some of the pictures in the collage before on AFS (Ali's Fashion Sense) but it's all good! I've also featured a picture of all the tribal print garments I could find in my closet.

Me repping in my printed tribal pieces (tank, mini skirt, and pants)
Tribe Vibe Sightings:
Dress: Love Culture
Shirt: Forever
Romper: Target
Mini Skirt: Forever 21
Multi - Colored Pants: H&M
Black & White Pants: Forever 21
Tank: Forever 21

If you want to get into the Tribe Vibe check the collage below for inspiration.

Get the looks here (from l to r):
Waisted Tribal Shorts: $27.30 - GoJane.com
Cut - Out Jewel Earrings: $9.80 - GoJane.com
Shake Your Pom Pom Necklace: $20.80 - GoJane.com
Go Wild Printed Pants: $39.00 - GoJane.com
Tribal Print Bandeau: $4.80 - Forever 21
Tribal Print Bracelet Set: $8.80 - Forever 21
Southwestern Hooded Maxi Cardigan: $39.80 - Forever 21
Abstract Print Cropped Top: $13 - GoJane.com
Tribal Canvas Backpack: $57.90 - GoJane.com

Tribal prints provide a statement piece to create dialogue without you ever opening your mouth. They are bold, geometric, unique, and sometimes colorful. You can snag tribal prints in all types of forms (just check out the collage). Will you be getting inducted into the Tribe of Prints this summer? I hope so! You will look amazing, trust me :)

Weekend Roundup: The Savannah Edition

I told you guys last week that I would be heading to Savannah, GA with the hubby to celebrate our 1 year anniversary milestone. Well, I must say I had a ball. Like I've heard so many times before, Savannah truly is a charming city. It has so much character and it's fun to explore. So here's a little recap of our trip and of course since this is a fashion blog, I will show you what I wore each night!

OOTD Recap
I wanted to bring outfits that were chill, comfortable, and of course CUTE! Savannah is all about walking and exploring so I wanted to bring cute flats (gladiator sandals) that were comfortable yet dressy enough to still look fly. Here's what I came up with!

OOTD from l to r:
1.) Geometric Romper (Charlotte Russe), Feather Earrings (Charlotte Russe), Guess Wedges (gift), Michael Kors Watch (Macy's)
2.) Leather Sweatpants (online boutique), Diet Coke Tank (Forever 21), Steve Madden Gladiator Sandals (unknown), Michael Kors Watch (Macy's)
3.) Feather Maxi (H&M), Metallic Flip Flops (Target), Gold BBW Earrings (MD Beauty Supply), Gold Watch (Target)
4.) Black Romper (Forever 21), Leopard Print Scarf (used as turban: Charlotte Russe), Steve Madden Gladiator Sandals (unknown), Snakeskin Clutch (Target), Gold & Silver Chandelier Earrings (Charlotte Russe), Gold Watch (Target)
5.) Black & White Maxi (Charming Charlie's), White Earrings (Charlotte Russe), White Sandals (Charming Charlie's), Michael Kors Watch (Macy's), Sunglasses (Forever 21)

I'm a sucker for colors and wild prints, but I also love black and chic silhouettes. It just depends on my mood. I really like the outfits that I took on this trip and the versatility they offered.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
We arrived in Savannah Friday afternoon after a two hour drive. We checked in at the Four Seasons then headed over to Paula Deen's restaurant "The Lady and Sons". We had reservations at 6:15PM but didn't get seated until 6:50PM. If you ever go, be willing to wait! However the food was worth the wait. She had fried chicken, shrimp, greens, green beans, rice and gravy, mac and cheese, a salad bar, ho cakes, biscuits, and peach cobbler. After dinner we went on a historic carriage tour ride (our horses Guinness and Justice were pretty chill horses) then walked around the beautiful city of Savannah just site - seeing!

This collage from Friday night just gives you a glimpse of our day. The pics you see are of me spectating Savannah street life, my delicious food I ate at Paula Deen's restaurant (The Lady and Sons), Our horses from the Carriage Tour (Guinness & Justice), The hubster and I, One of the gorgeous bridges overlooking a body of water downtown Savannah

SATURDAY SHENANIGANS
Saturday was pretty jammed pack. We drove out to Tybee Island (which is about 30 minutes from Savannah) but we didn't get the memo that everyone would be traveling to Tybee Island at the same time. Once we arrived we couldn't find anywhere to park. So we decided we would spend our time at the mall in Savannah instead of driving around aimlessly looking for a parking spot. We went shopping (but I didn't find anything that I absolutely wanted to buy), received an hour long couple's massage at Massage Envy,  then we ate at one of our fav Mexican Restaurants, La Parilla. We went back to the hotel room to chill then we went to see the Purge (which was absolutely bananas but I liked it). We then finished the evening walking around town enjoying the beautiful sights, music, and people of Savannah. We ate some pizza at Sweet Melissa's before turning it in for the night!

Recap of our Saturday: The corner pictures are selfies of me during the day and night (the bottom right is with the hubby), the middle pictures recap the activities we partook in that day massages, dinner at La Parilla, The Purge movie poster, and a nighttime view of one of the town squares in Savannah

Here's another photo montage of our Saturday. You can see pictures of the OOTD (Outfit of the Day) and OOTN (Outfit of the Night) that I wore, shoe pics, Hubby's outfit, elevator selfie of us, my Juicy Couture charm bracelet (I've been collecting charms for about 4 years), and our delicious pizza from Sweet Melissa's Pizzeria

SUNDAY FUN DAY
Sunday we just packed up our belongings and headed back to Warner Robins. We chilled, watched movies on Netflix, then we watched my Miami Heat team lose to San Antonio in the finals game 5 :( Now the series is 3 - 2 San Antonio up. But it's all good the series is headed back to Miami for the next two and Miami has not lost 2 game in a row since January. So I'm confident we will win game 6 and force a game 7! But that's neither here nor there. I loved the dress I wore today so me and my hubby headed to the park for an impromptu photoshoot before watching movies.

So as you can see, we had a busy weekend. But I enjoyed every bit of it! Before I finish my post I would be remissed without saying Happy Father's Day (again) to my dad, brothers, and grandfather (and all the father's across the land). These men have been such great examples of how fathers love, sacrifice, and strive to give their kids more! I love them all :)

This is a pic from our Wedding last year. You can see all the special men in my life: my two older brothers are on the outside in the back (they are pictured with their wives and children), my father on the left hand side (pictured with my mom), and my grandfather on the right hand side (pictured with my grandma). I'm so blessed to have these four gents in my life (of course I can't forget my handsome husband :)

Father's Day Gift Ideas

We showed out in droves to say thanks to Mom on Mother's Day...now it's time to show our appreciation to our dads. Father's day is just around the corner (June 16, 2013), so you have five days to gather your thoughts and go out to purchase the perfect gift. Whether you have a "techy" dad or  your pops is "swaggerific"there is a gift for him. This post will give you a few ideas so you won't have to bum rush the mall the night before and pick up the mundane tie or mug.

TECHY DAD

Tablet (shown below iPad Mini) - $329 

For an extra special touch engrave a message to dad on the tablet.

SENTIMENTAL DAD

Photobook (Shutterfly) - Starting at prices as low as $12.00

Capture all your favorite moments with your #1 guy in this awesome photo album.

SWAGGERIFIC DAD

Handkerchief or Pocket Square (Polo Ralph Lauren St. James Pocket Square) - $64.99

This polka dotted pocket square will give your dad the dapper edge to give him a swaggerific finish.

RELAX & UNWIND DAD

Shot glass set engraved (Things Remembered) - $7.99

Grab your dad a set of shot glasses so he can kick back and unwind at the end of the day. Engrave a message or his initials to raise the bar!

CLEAN CUT DAD

Grooming Kit (Aesop) - $150

Give your dad an at home spa feeling with this Aesop Mr. Porter Dapper Gentlemen Grooming Kit. It includes face cleanser, hydrating cream, shaving serum, spray - on moisturizer, and lip cream.

LITERARY DAD

Favorite Book (Barnes & Noble) - $18.89

Grab your dad's favorite book in the hardback version or choose a new book that he can add to his list.

HIGH STRUNG DAD

Coffee Maker (QVC) - $169.99

Help your dad get his day started with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. This Keurig K75 Platinum Coffee Maker will do just the trick for that perfect cup of Joe!

ADVENTUROUS DAD

Wild Adventures (Groupon or LivingSocial) - Prices Will Vary

You can create the perfect outing or weekend getaway for your father by scoring a Groupon. Anything from golfing, racing experiences, or even book a peaceful Getaway (like the one pictured below in the Dominican Republic). But be mindful you only have a limited time to score each deal so act fast!

MR COOL DAD

Shades (Sunglasses Hut) - $149.99

Snag a pair of really cool sunglasses to shield your dad from the sun and bump up his cool - factor. These cool aviators below are by Ray Ban and can be purchased from Sunglasses Hut.

FOODIE FATHER

Gift Card to His Favorite Restaurant - Prices May Vary

If you have a dad who has everything, show hi love through his stomach! Treat your dad to dinner and conversation or cook him his favorite meal and soothe his sweet tooth with his favorite dessert!

Hopefully I've helped you spark a little light bulb so that you can grab the perfect gift for your dad for Father's Day! What are you planning to get your dad on Father's Day?

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Honey!!!!

I can't believe it has been 1 whole year since I've married the love of my life...Mr. Derrek Anderson. This year has brought us closer together (literally)! After five long years of long distance dating (even while we were engaged, and the first four months of marriage) we were finally able to move to the same city, state, and house!!!!! I moved from Peoria, IL to join my hubby in Byron, GA late 2012 (November 2012). It's been a learning experience but I wouldn't have it any other way.

To celebrate our 1 year anniversary we were suppossed to  travel to the beautiful, enchanting Savannah, GA. But thanks to Tropical Storm Andrea for delaying our plans we had to postpone our trip until this upcoming weekend! I will make sure I share the photos from our adventure next weekend. In the meantime here is a snapshot from our year old wedding cake that symbolized our union and helped us to end the night with sweet celebration.

We were nervous to eat the cake after a year! But it was pretty good considering :)

OUR LOVE CAPTURED IN PHOTOS
I created a slideshow that chronicles our love starting from when we met in 2007 (time definitely flies) until now!!!! To think that we met at "nerd camp" to be married for one year is simply amazing! I am so excited about our future. The song you hear featured in the slideshow is a song that I sang (which was written by my friends Trumaine and Jamaris and the compilation by my friend Brandon)/had played at our wedding reception as a surprise to Derrek.

FLASHBACK WHO'S THAT?
June 9, 2012 at 5PM we took the plunge down the aisle and became Mr. and Mrs. Derrek Anderson! Here is a photo montage of some of the days events. 

I am looking forward to many more years to come!!!! #coupleofforevers

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