Summer Fashion Trends.

This weekend was Memorial Day Weekend, and I was busy getting ready to party it up to ring in summer! If only this LA weather will allow. But either way, I plan to kick of this summer by rocking some fashion essentials that are key for this season. There are a lot of things happening in the fashion world this season that I want to share with you all, but I can't help but notice that some of the Spring season trends are still here to stay! Check out some of those trends by clicking on my Spring Fashion Essentials post.

For summer, I'm bringing you guys six essential trends that you can sport and look like the fashionista in your group of friends. Now without further ado, here are the six pieces you need to start your summer and continue looking great all season. Click on the photos to shop all the looks!!

1. Dad Hats: Dad hats have made a surprising comeback in the trend cycle and its perfect to keep your face safe from the beaming summer sun. Dad hats are exactly what they sound like...they're like those hats that your dad used to wear on the weekends when he'd take you to the park or go golfing. I love that awesome brands are embracing this trend and putting their logos on these hats, like this Antisocial Social Club hat, Drake 6 God hat, and a throwback Calvin Klein logo hat.




Antisocial Social Club Weird Cap, $36.00
Calvin Klein Baseball Cap, $39.00
Jordan 12 "The Master" 6 God Dad Hat, $21.99


2. Boudoir Inspired Dresses: Slip dresses aren't just for wearing underneath your regular dresses anymore! These lingerie style dresses are really light and cute for the summer heat. Anything with spaghetti straps and lace detailing is an A in my book.

                                     

Forever 21 Contemporary Layered Slip Dress, $24.99
Choise Pink Lace Up Front Cami Dress, $12.90
Her Velvet Vase Wintour Classic Maxi, $60.00


3. Playful Sheer Socks: I know what you're thinking...socks for summer?! But no, trust me, these socks are perfect for summer. The sheerness of the socks make them really airy and they breathe easier in the heat. Add a cute pattern to them and they are great! Pair them with a pointy heel for a super New York street style look.

Greatlookz Rock Your Socks Whimsical Doodle Semi Sheer Socks, $8.99

Target Women's Trouser Sock 3-Pack, $7.00

Chelsea 28 Sheer Brocade Crew Socks, $9.00

4. Corn Rows/Boxer Braids: Before the Kardashians started wearing their hair in boxer braids, the African American culture was embracing this trend for years. This hairstyle has been popping up all over, though, even on red carpets. Whenever I can put my hair up and don't have to blow it out, I'm happy, especially in the summer when hair gets frizzy and damp from sweat! This do is ideal for this season.

5. Flat Wire Rimmed Sunglasses: Thick rimmed sunglasses are so last year! Dainty wire rimmed sunglasses are all the rage now. They're giving me a 70's vibe and actually pair really well with trend #2, boudoir inspired dresses.

 


Marc Jacobs Metal-Rim Gradient Cat Eye Sunglasses, $200
Forever 21 Cutout Trim Sunglasses, $9.90
Lulu's Sunday Stroll Gold and Taupe Sunglasses, $17.00


6. White Sneakers: White is a very summer color and accenting your outfit with a white sneaker is the ultimate cool girl style. These go great with any outfit. My favorite things to wear with them are dresses. It't a really great way to make a dress wearable during the day. Switch to heels at night for your summer night parties!

H&M Platform Sneakers, $29.99
Comme de Garcons Converse Low Top Sneaker, $120
Forever 21 Embroidered Eyelet Sneakers, $14.90

Spring Stripes and Ruffles.

Spring is in full effect y'all, and I'm rocking the season's biggest hits in one look...stripes and ruffled sleeves!

This weekend my boyfriend's niece turned 4 and celebrate with a Hello Kitty themed birthday, which was so adorable! It was a bright, slightly chilly Spring afternoon so I decided to bust out this gorgeous top I found from the Who What Wear line at Target. Stripes are really in style this season so I knew I found a fashion winner in this shirt, and the sleeves were an added bonus. The sleeves are ruffled, which makes the top look so chic and fashion forward. I could totally see a Parisian girl wearing this as a part of her street style. Or maybe a fashion editor at Vogue who would pair it with a pencil skirt. Can't you?

There was a really cute balloon artist at the party, and I couldn't help but ask him for a pretty pink Hello Kitty balloon bow for myself! I think I was more excited about it than the kids were. I actually may have cut in front a couple of kids to get it :P

I paired the top with jeans and a really simple strappy gray kitten keel shoe. This simple strappy shoe style is really hot for Spring. I found this pair at H&M and it also comes in white and black!

Shop this look by clicking on the photos below...Happy shopping!...

     

Dolce Vita for Target.

Dolce Vita has always been a leader in trendy shoe wear and I've always loved their designs, but sometimes, their costs can be a little pricey. There's nothing worse than seeing a shoe you love and finding out it costs more than what you can afford! That's why I am so excited that Dolce Vita has collaborated with Target to bring a line of shoes and even more excited to see that this less expensive shoe line has pieces that are extremely similar to DV original designs! There are a lot of same details and patterns in the DV for Target line so you can snag a super cool style for prices you'd never see from DV.

I copped these beauties for a cool $25! I love the style of these sandals and the modern zig zag print.

I never really liked mixing black with tan/brown colors, but I like the juxtaposition of the black and white print with the tan heel.

There are so many styles from sandals to booties! Here are the DV for Target shoes compared to the original Dolce Vita designs. Click any of the photos to shop the looks now!

Sandals 


        

DV For Target, $22.99
Dolce Vita, $90.00


Netted Design

DV For Target, $24.99
Dolce Vita, $200.00


Nya vs Noa Booties

                    

DV For Target. $34.99
Dolce Vita, $160.00



Fringe Booties

                 

DV For Target, $37.99
Dolce Vita, $200.00

Five Spring 2016 Fashion Essentials.

Today marked the first day of Spring and nothing excites me more about a new season is the introduction of new fashion styles and trends! It's getting warmer so its time to store your sweaters away and bring out your short sleeves.

I'm bringing you guys 5 new trends that are in this season and how you can cop them in any piece of your wardrobe. Don't worry...I'm not going to say florals, because, as Miranda Priestly says, "Florals for Spring? Groundbreaking". It's typical, and Taltalsays is anything but!

So here we go, 5 spring trends that your closet needs. Shop all these looks by clicking the photos!!

1. Button Front Skirts: I love when fashion from different eras comes back into style and these skirts are totally reminiscent of the 90's. They're really fresh when paired with light tops. I personally like them in denim, but there are so many different styles perfect for all tastes.

Forever 21 Suede Skater Skirt, $37.90
Mossimo Supply Co., $19.99
H&M Twill Skirt, $29.99



2. Ring Details: I've been seeing a lot of details in clothing, handbags, and jewelry with metal rings and I think its really chic. I love them in jewelry, especially in chokers, which are also really in fashion right now. I'm loving these piece.

Air Sign LA Full Moon Choker. $120
Banana Republic Italian Vachetta Bucket Bag, $118
Rue Gembon Hadara Gold Collar, $58


3. Bold Drop Earrings: Statement necklaces are out and bold drop earrings are in! Drop earrings with pops of color are really great ways to spice up an outfit. It can also greatly compliment your makeup and bring your whole look together.


                      


H&M Large Earrings, $9.99
House of Harlow 1960 Anza Drop Earrings, $68
Baublebar Nolita Drops, $38


4. Off the Shoulder: Off the shoulder tops and dresses are a fun bohemian inspired trend that's really figure friendly and can make you look like you just walked out of New York Fashion Week. I'm excited about this trend, because when I wear it, I no longer have to worry about getting strappy tan lines!

Topshop "Livi" Off the Shoulder Top, $60
Three of Something Formlines Reservoir Top, $154
Lovers + Friends Life's a Beach Top, $139


5. Stripes: Stripes are EVERYWHERE this Spring. They're in shoes, they're in tops, they're even in swimwear! I love a good laid back, striped button down top paired with a button front skirt. Two trends in one. Try to explore colors when wearing stripes, don't just stick to black and white! I, for one, am keen on pink and white stripes.

                 

Forever 21 Lace Up Striped One Piece, $24.90
Lulu's Atlantic Seaboard Striped Black Peep Toe, $23
Forever 21 Contemporary Striped Top, $15.90



Happy spring and happy shopping everyone!