10 Summer 2019 Trends you HAVE to try!!

Summer is my favorite time of the year!! It's hot outside, my birthday is coming around,  vacations, more time to spend with The Lord (my favorite), and (my second favorite) scoping out the latest fashion trends!Today I decided to share 10 trends going on this summer (there are way more than 10, but I'm just going to share my favorite ones).

1) Straw Bags 

You might've seen these around, maybe on social media or out and about. Some people call them basket weave bags or straw bags. I'm unsure of their actual name, but for now I'm calling them straw bags. These bags are so so so adorable, I must say-I'm in love, and I want one! They come in very different sizes, shapes, and looks so it might be a little difficult  to find one that compliments your outfit. I suggest when you go out to buy one, find a bag you like and ask yourself, 'Do I have an outfit that would pair nicely with this bag?' 'What could I wear with this?' Asking yourself these things will really come in handy when doing any shopping! Another thing about these bags is they can match a lot of stuff which is a good thing because that makes pairing them easier! Overall, I think they're awesome and I'm going to enjoy seeing what people do with these bags this summer! 

Where can you find these bags?:

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-franka-straw-ring-tote-bag/5281226?country=US&currency=USD&mrkgcl=760&mrkgadid=3313960265&utm_content=9382829273&utm_term=pla-314849369467&utm_channel=shopping_ret_p&sp_source=google&sp_campaign=645528200&rkg_id=0&adpos=1o26&creative=57182380553&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06vzgcutwHBZUB6YGqD98kW7DILOfDYi_K1ebuViuN4ctWyHH4txBCoaAjNoEALw_wcB

 2) Off-the-Shoulder Tops 

I'm not a huge fan of wearing off-the-shoulder tops because I don't really like showing my shoulders. It makes me feel uncomfortable, but these shirts are super cute anyway! They've been so so popular recently! Apart from the fact that I don't enjoy wearing them, I added them to my list because like I just mentioned they're really cute and great for when it gets super hot! Is it  awfully hot where you are but you're sick of wearing t-shirts and you just want to look cute? Try throwing on one of these cute tops, denim shorts or skirt, and some platform sandals (and why not add a straw bag while you're at it?)!  

Where can you find these tops (I added a link to a cute pair of platform sandals I  found)?:

https://www.lulus.com/products/sunny-story-white-lace-bell-sleeve-off-the-shoulder-top/603512.html

https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Shoulder-Ruffle-Blouse-Shirt/dp/B01IR8LIUC

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-braelynn-flatform-sandal-women/5078408?country=US&currency=USD&mrkgcl=760&mrkgadid=3313915652&utm_content=33067286589&utm_term=aud-505812345501:pla-261463391238&utm_channel=shopping_ret_p&sp_source=google&sp_campaign=662927176&rkg_id=0&adpos=1o5&creative=145503081248&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi43oBRDBARIsAExSRQFf9Dj9xtAJPjKUG5b6uUHGFdoDKkY_UIt7LqqZKm-b4ONDZLoNxnMaAus1EALw_wcB

3)The Color Yellow 

I love yellow, I'm so happy it's trending this summer! In my opinion, yellow is the official color of summer, and fun but aside from that it can be hard to wear sometimes. I'm stressing the word sometimes because I don't want you to put too much thought into trying to wear yellow the correct way. It's just you need to be careful about how you wear it. Yellow comes in many shades (all of them are gorgeous), but we all need to find a shade that matches us. One that matches how we feel, how we want to look, and most importantly try to find a yellow that compliments your skin tone. When going out and buying yellow items, try putting them up to you to see if they could work. 

  Where can you find this dress (center dress)? 
https://www.lulus.com/products/after-bloom-delight-golden-yellow-floral-print-midi-dress/567322.html

4) White Blouses 

These white blouses are très chic and they've been showing themselves everywhere so far this summer! You can pair them with skirts, jeans, pants, and shorts. White blouses look great with jewelry, but make sure not to overdo it! A simple pair of earrings and a simple necklace usually does the trick, but if you're like me and you just love to wear jewelry you could add a dainty bracelet. You can wear them formally to an event or casually just going about your day. 
Where can you find these blouses?:
https://www.etsy.com/hk-en/listing/654134708/white-blouse-office-blouse-spring-blouse

https://www.amazon.com/NEINEIWU-Womens-Summer-T-Shirt-Chiffon/dp/B07BZD1SG6?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1 

                                                            
                                                             
                                                            5) Wide-Legged Pants

Wide-legged pants are very stylish, and they definitely make your outfit stand out (in the best of ways)! They come in many different styles and colors! You can find some in black, floral, stripes, etc. (you name it!). I think these look best with heels, sandals (they would look super cute with those platform sandals I was talking about earlier), and sneakers. Wide-legged pants also look best with simple tops because the pants already make your outfit stand out, but honestly it all depends on who you are as a person and what your taste in style is like.

 Where can you find some cute wide-legged pants?: 
https://www.lulus.com/products/audition-olive-green-paper-bag-waist-wide-leg-pants/753292.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=753292&utm_campaign=PLA_casual-pants&pla=1&s_kwcid=AL%217824%213%21337837261632%21%21%21g%21671771935084%21&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi43oBRDBARIsAExSRQGXHN2a5NAOTcUhPQ05xNZCZSupnIL4KJCECovh7ESryMyM-WtpLnwaAodxEALw_wcB

https://www.lulus.com/products/same-page-navy-blue-wide-leg-pants/595502.html?VSSugg=True&amp%3Brrec=true&amp%3Brrec=true

6) Little Shoulder Bags: 

 

Little shoulder bags like this one have always been charming and popular! This summer wherever you go (as long as you don't have too much you need to carry in your purse) you should take a small shoulder bag with you. Depending on what you're wearing (of course) you can do a lot with these bags! Get a patterned one and add it to a simple outfit to spice things up, or you get a neutral colored bag and keep it chic! Whatever your plans are for your own little shoulder bag, trust me when I say it'll be a great add-on to your outfit!! 



                                                            7) The Color Lavender 

Lavender is one of my favorite colors because it goes very well with summertime! I think this color looks great with yellow, coral, and neutral colors. Some dainty jewelry would be a great idea if you wanted to add something little to complete your lavender-based outfit! If you like bigger, bolder jewelry (I'm not a fan) you could probably add big complementary earrings or an oversized necklace (One of those things would probably be enough). 

                      8) Bermuda Shorts 
    I own a fair amount of Bermuda shorts (especially denim ones), and I love wearing them during the summer!! These shorts would look great with an off the shoulder-top, or maybe even a white blouse. I wouldn't wear too much jewelry while wearing these, but since I just love wearing jewelry I would add something very small.Sandals and sneakers go very well with these shorts. I love my denim Bermuda shorts, but I think this summer I'm going to try some neutral colored ones! 

Where can you find these Bermuda shorts(on the right)? 

https://www.shopbop.com/amelia-cut-off-knee-short/vp/v=1/1579554126.htm?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06vCEwL0ToZYAdL9nCImYWEpvLPcjlXrusSYhY4A25K3NyVUHdMadpwaAuLLEALw_wcB&currencyCode=USD&extid=SE_froogle_SC_usa&cvosrc=cse.google.HUDSO40552&cvo_campaign=SB_Google_USD&ef_id=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06vCEwL0ToZYAdL9nCImYWEpvLPcjlXrusSYhY4A25K3NyVUHdMadpwaAuLLEALw_wcB:G:s


                                                         9) Puff Shoulder 

These puff shoulder tops are too cute!! I don't have any tops like this, but I definitely need to get some! These tops will add a fun flair to your outfit and can be worn formally or just casually (I love clothing like that). Honestly you could probably get away with wearing a lot with puff shoulder tops such as pants, shorts, skirts, heels, sandals, sneakers, etc. What you choose to wear is totally up to you, rock your own style!
 Where can you find these puff shoulder tops?:
 https://us.shein.com/Twist-Puff-Sleeve-Tee-p-672104-cat-1738.html?url_from=adplatee190104258M&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06s0kbkxokcKYAqxds46kb1mbdFLE5Ei94XaG-FC4DeIwX4xUiD_FigaAmxwEALw_wcB

https://us.shein.com/Mock-neck-Buttoned-Puff-Sleeve-Ribbed-Top-p-681190-cat-1738.html?url_from=adplaswtee07190117049L&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06sLnJ97Yhs3Ts3LGHsEWwjyZ8_5ZujGRRvkCRwWKEomKJUZVMgkoVYaAkrCEALw_wcB


                                                                    
                                                                    10) Tie Dye

  Tie dye is one of the more unique trends of Summer, 2019. However, I didn't expect to see it very often. If I end up trying out tie dye clothing this summer, I know I'm going to keep it simple like a tie dye t-shirt or a cute dress (as seen in these two photos). There isn't a whole lot of what you should and shouldn't wear that I have in mind when it comes to this. Just try anything and see if it works for you. I don't have much to say about this trend, but I picked it to be on my 10 because I thought it was fun and cool!  
 Where can you find this dress(on the right)?: 
https://www.venus.com/productlanding.aspx?BRANCH=7~72~&ProductDisplayID=50614&clr=NVMU&sc=FS75&cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-Y88071-S-NVMU-_-BKT_G-UN&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6IfoBRCiARIsAF6q06vqbyPelXYGSRcWlkeltlQ7fcta3uGJnXnApyf6SK6E1xzEXHV_-QoaAp9QEALw_wcB

 I hope you enjoyed reading my 10 favorite summer trends that you should definitely give a try this year. If you want to keep reading more posts like this, subscribe to my blog! 

 Until next time, 

       Jesus loves you- ArissaDenae

Psalm 143:8 ~ God's unfailing love for us!

  Hello everyone! Today I want to share Psalm 143:8 with you because it has been one of my favorite verses this week! It says: "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have but my trust in you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you." I find that so so encouraging because it reminds me to thank God for another day and place my trust in Him, no matter what happens. I know I can place my trust in Him today because He woke me up this morning and like the beginning of the verse says "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love"... and the fact that He woke me up reminds me of how much He loves me. Everyday is another chance God has given us. If God loves us so much to give us day after day, chance after chance, don't you think we can trust Him? Similar to the way we trust the ones we love like our moms, dads, and friends, we can also trust God. In fact, we should trust Him way more than we trust anyone else! He loves us more than anyone ever could, He has never failed us, and He never will. Your sister may not be able to keep a promise, and your friends aren't always going to love you through every high and low the way God does. 

 So whoever is reading this today, I have a challenge for you. I need you to go through the rest of your day knowing God's love is never ending, unfailing, and it's enough. It's all you'll ever need. Ask God to show you where to walk, and do your best to give yourself to Him. When you wake up tomorrow morning remember Psalm 143:8.

 Until next time,

Jesus loves you sooo much!! - ArissaDenae

Kate Spade New York Resort 2020 ~ My review and personal opinions!

Today, if you can't already tell by the title of this post, I will be reviewing and and giving my personal opinions on some of the looks from Kate Spade's New York Resort 2020 collection!

For starters I love Kate Spade!! I think I'd have to say my favorite thing about her designs is the simple things she puts together and makes them look á la mode!! Her handbags are something I absolutely adore!! In fact, her handbags and color choice are two of my favorite things about this new collection! Before I get to showing you some of the looks, I need to put a little disclaimer out there:

*DISCLAIMER*

I did not design or take part in designing any of the clothes and accessories seen in this post. I also did not take any of the photos. These photos can be found at https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/resort-2020/kate-spade-new-york/slideshow/collection#1  click the link for more information on this collection and it's talented crew of designers!

Once again I do not take any credit for anything seen in the photos including the photos themselves! 

  

   

 The first look I'd like to talk about is this silk emerald dress paired with a bag and matching accessories.The design of the dress is very simple, but still elegant looking. I've seen a lot of dresses like this one on the runway this week (Who doesn't love new trends??). As lovely as the look of this dress is, I'm guessing the trend won't last long because fashion changes everyday! Although now that I think about it, this dress style has been around for what seems like forever, but it's popularity scale keeps changing.The dress has a high neck, cuff sleeves, and falls beautifully from the waist down to the model's ankles. 

The blue purse has glitter, a gold chain handle, and Kate Spade's signature Spade symbol topped with a heart. The dress, the bag, and the jewelry all go perfectly well together, and I don't think I'd change a thing about it!

  

  

Is it just me or is anyone else loving the grey faux fur paired with that pretty lavender purple? This look has a long purple dress with a pretty collar (I'm unsure of the name of the collar), a long faux fur coat that has a matching bag, glittery grey boots, and matching headband. This look is my second favorite because of Kate Spade's use of glitter and faux fur! Some may say they're pretty hard to pair, but Kate Spade does it like it is nothing! The Kate Spade team made them look very élégant together. Color and fabric choice is very, very important in the fashion industry. Kate Spade knows how to make anything work, this whole collection is just full of fabric and colors that go parfait together!

  

  

This look has a colorfully patterned dress, a glittery baby pink bag, and glittery pink boots. The dress is my favorite part of this look because of its pattern. The pattern is colorful, but it manages to stay within the collections' color scheme very well. The baby pink was a good choice of color, it makes the bag pop! This look has to be another one of my favorites! 

  

This look has a long coat, faux fur bag with a gold chain handle, navy pants that flair a little at the bottom, a grey turtleneck top, and a sparkly grey headband. The long coat and flared navy pants are what make this look unique to the collection, and I'm showing this for that reason. It looks like something that could be worn as a street-style fit, or as an outfit to wear on holiday. In my opinion, this look was an amazing add-on to the collection! 

  

  

The last look I decided to review from this collection includes a light lavender dress with a V neck and cuff sleeves, a grey alligator bag with a silver chain handle, glittery grey boots, and a glittery grey headband. I chose this dress because of its pattern and style. I love the way the pattern and the tie in the middle go together. It just fits! That's another one of the things I love about Kate Spade's collections, they just make things that you don't usually see together work perfectly, and they don't hesitate to take a leap of faith when designing. 

That is all for my Kate Spade New York Resort 2020 collection review! I'm sorry I only did 5/20 looks, but if you want to see the rest of them go to the click I put in the disclaimer. If I made an incorrect statement please forgive me because this is my first time making a fashion collection review, I will get better at it! Other than that I hope you enjoyed reading this, again I don't take credit for anything except for the fact that I wrote this post myself.

Until next time.

Jesus loves you- ArissaDenae 

Peace - Where It Is And How To Find It

For about a year now, every night before I shut my eyes and fall sleep I've been spending time with the Lord and I have come to realize that I've been most at peace with myself and my life when I spend time in His presence. You may not have a faith or maybe you do, but you don't have a deep relationship with the Lord. Whatever your story is and whatever you've been through, I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that you too can find your peace in Him. Peace, TRUE peace can ONLY be found in Jesus Christ. You can run to your best friend and rant about your issues hoping to feel better, or you can watch your favorite show and eat all the ice cream you want- basically whatever peace looks like to you (apart from Jesus) and not be at peace.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Why? Think about it this way: What happens when your best friend can't be there to hear you rant another hour about what's going on? What happens when you eat all your ice cream and your tv isn't working? I know what you're thinking: I'll just go buy more ice cream and watch my show someplace else, or I don't need him/her because I'll just talk to my mom about it. But when you go to Jesus, you don't have to worry about Him going away-Jesus is forever. He and His love for us stays the same, and it's so much more rewarding in the end. When talking to your friend or doing anything else, sure it's great to get it all out and have some me time. But after that, what next? You still kinda have that bit of whatever you're feeling still in you somewhere and your problem is still probably very much not being taken care of. 

When you take a few minutes to cry out to Jesus and talk to Him just like you would your best friend, that can be life changing. Trust me when I say you will finally start to feel peace. You'll start to feel it with yourself, with your issue, within your life, and the best part is-it'll never leave you, never forsake you, and it is always there with you whether at work, at school, or at home. It doesn't matter if you don't have a Bible, or if you don't even know how to pray. Just talk to God like He's a close friend. You might not get an answer right away. It might not be what you wanted or expected, but He'll answer you in the best way.

And you'll finally feel peace. TRUE peace.

If you don't know about the awesome sauce, overwhelmingly merciful, peace giver I'm talking about, feel free to email me and I'd love to tell you loads more about Him and the freedom in Him He's blessed me with. I can't wait to share more about what Jesus has done in my life and what He can do in yours.

Until next time...

           Jesus loves you- ♡ArissaDenae♡

Hello World!!

Hello world!! My name is Arissa (Denae is my middle name) and I aspire to work in the fashion industry and continue to encourage others through Jesus Christ! I've been thinking about creating a blog for a really long time, and now that I'm on my summer holiday I finally have time to do it! My blog has two main purposes: To share the gospel and encourage a Christ-based lifestyle and to talk about and inform you on style, fashion, and maybe a little sewing now and then. Some of my posts will be a little devotional I've put together or an encouraging message I'd like to share with the world. Other posts could be a review of a fashion show, a sewing tutorial, how to style different things, look books right from my sketch pad or my closet, you name it (I also accept post requests). I'm super excited to share Jesus Christ's love with you and share my knowledge of fashion! Stay tuned to my blog to read more<3     

Jesus loves you ♡ - ArissaDenae