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Style Your Sneakers

One of the most recent & controversial trends of the moment is wearing sneakers with otherwise more dressy outfits. Although it's easy to double-click an Instagram post of your favorite fashion blogger; implementing the look into your own wardrobe is more complicated.... until now. Incorporate sneakers into your lookbook: What is more rockstar than a badass fashion statement? Few things. The Rebecca Minkoff "mini mac" bag is the perfect badass statement to pair with high top sneakers that are (surprise) just…

Maxi Skirt: Winter Style

One of the greatest challenges I've experienced as a fashionista since the maxi-craze is the option to wear maxi styles in the winter. I have no problem finding amazing oversized sweaters or blazers that look Pinterest perfect with cropped fitted t-shirts, but I've always struggled to find the shoe that doesn't ruin the masterpiece I've put together. Night out: Striped Top  Gucci Bag Pour La Victoire pumps James Perse Maxi House of Harlow Necklace Boat Neck Sweater Dolce Vita Heels…

2015 Wardrobe Essentials

Happy 2015! I'm sure some of you are left with a little bit of holiday money left or have been working over winter break. So, I've done you the favor and gone shopping for you. Round Sunglasses: Illesteva Ray-Ban Flannels: Pro tip: flannels look adorable open over a LBD! Perfect for a night out or as a cardigan replacement. Rails (my favorite brand of flannels) J.Crew Uniqlo Maxi skirts: Pro tip: buy a size down because they always stretch Raquel…

2014 Bad Bitch Awards

At Sparkles & Secrets there is no greater compliment than referring to a woman as a "bad bitch." In 2014, we were overwhelmingly impressed with the strength of women in the media. This was the year of bad bitches, and these women did it the best.  Most likely to become President of The United States: Elizabeth Warren- Last month Elizabeth fearlessly gave a speech calling out big banks and major corporations with too much political power such as Citigroup. Warren is…

Trend Predictions For 2k15

Welcome to the 1970's or 1990's... or 2015 or whatever. This is the year of the grungy rockstar hippie chick. Free People will experience all time high sales (assuming their product rocks again,) and Brandy Melville will sell out of tattoo chokers. Denim skirts will make an appearance (SMH,) but won't fully make a reappearance until 2016 or 2017. I will ignore it until then. This is what you need to make your year fashion-forward and fabulous. Vests- Fringe is everythingggg,…

2014 In Review

2014 will be a hard year to top-- I spent the majority of it wearing the same pair of black Havaiana flip-flops while chasing summer with some of my closest friends. I continued studying abroad until April, was fortunate enough to travel around Australia and fall in love with the Gold Coast where I spent 8 months (four of which were in 2014.) I traveled to New Zealand, and later this summer to Italy. 2014 was the year of 16 plane…

30 Ways To Not Be "That Girl" In 2015

With the new year rapidly approaching we find ourselves assessing our lives as is. Although I cannot complain about the card 2014 dealt me, I am aware that there are some aspects of my life that I could afford to work on. That being said, this year for my New Years article, I want to outline ways that we can all improve ourselves for the benefit of others. Although the theme is "don't be THAT girl," most of these are (clearly) unisex.…

Holiday 2014 Gift Guide: The Edgy Friend.

She idolizes the styles of Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, and/or Cara Delevingne; but you have no clue what she'd want to receive as a gift. A girl as trendy as her appears to have everything and she might! BUT, girls who have it all tend to want more. I've composed the top gifts (of all price ranges) for the edgy chick in your life. Before you do ANY shopping, make sure you sign up with DubLi to get the best deals possible.…

Holiday 2014 Gift Guide: The Diva

She has pretty much everything you could imagine, most of which in pink or cheetah print. This girl loves fur, glitter, and cat-eye sunglasses. Its easy to find things she likes, but I'm here to show you what she will LOVE. Trust me, I am the diva friend myself. My favorite gift pick? The Sam Edelman jogging sneakers-- I almost passed out when I saw them. If this girl really is the type to own absolutely everything, I suggest the DVF coffee…

Holiday 2014 Gift Guide: The Girly Girl

  This girl loves pink and practically bleeds glitter. She never quite gave up the dream of becoming a princess, and this is what she'll want for Christmas this year. Make sure you sign up for DubLi, so that you can get at least 3% cash back and a max of 9% on any of these items! Such a great deal. I'm a VIP member so I get 9% back.   Daisy Studs Moschino iPhone case Tory Burch Sunglasses Tory Burch…