JOAN COLLINS BROWN

DRESS:H&M// SHOES: SAM EDELMAN (on sale!)// EARRINGS: MANGO and HERE//BAG:ETSY (old) SIMILAR HERE //SUNGLASSES: RAY BANS// BELT: FOREVER 21(old)SIMILAR HERE Hey everyone,  I am so happy to share this look with you because I am in love with all these pieces. This dress is so comfortable and flattering. I decided to belt the dress to give myself more of a shape, but you can wear it loose and looks very bohemian. The dress also comes in a bright red and I want it also for the Summer time.  Now, I want to talk to you about my accessories. First, these booties from Sam Edelman are such a stand out piece. You know I love leopard and I wear it all year around. I was on the hunt for some cute booties and these meet all of my needs. I'll be able to wear them with dresses, shorts, jeans, etc.  Next. My sunglasses from ray ban aren't new. I'm sure you have seen them all over social media. They are really trendy at the moment, so I was hesitant to purchase them. I bought a dupe at a high street store and wore them for about a year before I realized I wanted the real deal. They are the perfect shades for Summer and I know I'll have them forever.  The wicker bag isn't anything new to me. I've been rocking them since last Spring and Summer and I can't get enough. It is so perfect for the season and so adorable, I always get compliments. I just wanted to say, wicker and straw bags shouldn't cost you an arm and a leg. I know a lot of designers are coming out with their versions of the bag, don't fall for it. Spending that much money on something  you can get on Etsy for so much less isn't worth it to me. I get my bags on Etsy or the high street and it gives me the look I want.  Statement earrings are so on trend at the moment an I am in love with big chunky gold earrings. I bought these from Mango online and they are even more detailed in person.  I know that we tend to go for less for Spring and Summer but try and work more with accessories because it can really make a simple outfit stand out and make you look so put together, even if you are just heading to the beach.  I hope these tips helped you out, let me know what are some of your favorite accessories at the moment.  With Love,  Joan

Happy Tuesday everyone,  I wore this look for date night this past weekend. We took a drive around Fort Lauderdale before going to dinner. I'm not sure if anyone watches The Bachelor on ABC but this past season one of the destinations was Fort Lauderdale and for some reason the city got a bad representation. To me Fort Lauderdale is similar to Miami especially since they are so close. The only difference is the area code and the suburbs. If you were visiting South Florida and wanted a quieter time in the sun I would suggest Fort Lauderdale. The beaches are less crowded but equally as beautiful.  That's all for my PSA on Fort Lauderdale. I've lived in Miami most of my life and only recently I've had the urge to really explore the State of Florida. Although I have visited the popular cities I would love to see what else Florida is about. Sometimes I get more caught up on the idea that I have to visit other countries that I forget I get to travel so close by and still visit a city I know nothing about. If you're curious, some cities in Florida that are on the list are: ST. AUGUSTINE  It's known to be the oldest city in the U.S. and has beautiful Spanish architecture. PALM BEACH/ WEST PALM BEACH  These cities aren't too far from where I live and I have gone up for day trips a few times but I would love to spend a weekend properly exploring. KEST WEST I've gone down to the Keys several times but I always leave wanting more. It's such a great little city and would love to explore Dry Tortugas- which is a national park you can take a ferry boat from Key West. SIESTA BEACH It doesn't have a popular name like other cities in Florida but if you look up recent lists of the best beaches in the U.S. you most likely will find Siesta Beach right at the top. Which means I need to experience it for myself. NATURAL SPRINGS It's been a great kept secret for a while but central Florida has some beautiful natural springs. TAMPA I haven't been to Tampa in years and want need to go back. I have family there and I would love to visit them. Tampa is very similar to Miami in the sense that its a big city that has similar features. Plus it has other popular cities nearby like St.Petersburg and Clearwater. The beaches there are some of the best in the U.S. and while Miami has the Atlantic, Tampa has the gulf of Mexico making it so different.

WHAT I'M WEARING DRESS: FREEPEOPLE SUNGLASSES: RAY BAN SHOES: FOREVER 21 (Best white boots I've found, less than $25!) BAG:c/o THE DAILY EDITED  EARRINGS: MANGO (Less than $20) Mango has a great selection of earrings.