Formspring questions

I'm so excited that a few of you have started asking questions on my Formspring! Here are two that I received recently...


"Im a girl that doesnt have much of a fashion sence or much money, what staples do I need and how do I put outfits together?"


Well, in my opinion, some staples every girl should have in her closet are:


A great pair of jeans
A curve skimming pencil skirt
A pair of wide-leg trousers
A pair of black pumps
A v-neck white tee
A fitted blazer
A pair of metallic flats
A little black dress
A few signature pieces of jewelry - a necklace, a watch, a ring, a pair of earrings


These for me are the very very basic foundations of any wardrobe. They can be remixed endlessly as you add more and more pieces to your collection. A white tee can be paired with any of your bottoms, layered under a dress, under a blazer, and can be dressed up or down with accessories. Same with a blazer, it can dress up a pair of jeans or take you to the office when it's paired with a skirt or over a dress. Once you've got the basics, it's just a matter of adding pieces that express your personality!


For the girl on a budget, I definitely recommend checking out Forever21. Funky and very affordable, they have tons and tons of options in straight and plus sizes that will help you find your style!


"Hi Ariana, I'm loving all your outfits! Just wondering if you could give me a bit of guidance... I want to buy the Target dress in today's post. I wear a 14/16 (16 in jeans) at Lane Bryant -- any idea what size I should order from Target? M?"


Hi! So, the waist of the dress is elastic and the skirt is very free, so you should consider your bust most when you're ordering this dress. My bust is 47" and the XXL fits me perfectly with no gaping or hanging. If your bust is average I'd say XL would be great for you, or even a L if your bust is smaller!


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