Blacks & Grays in Rainy Days

In love with this maxi skirt from Sugarlips Apparel, once again making such a huge impression on me.I wasn't really into maxi skirts - or long skirts for that matter - but after trying this one out and pairing it with a nice top (from Naked Zebra - site here -), it made me change my mind on a few things haha like how I should really cut the hanger straps on tops and that I should listen to the weather forecasts -___-" To think I'd just give the gloomy weather a shrug and an "oh well" and just wear a skirt anyways...in the end it rained annnddd...you can think of the rest from there.

Hope you all had an awesome Tuesday!

With love,
Heliely

Wearing: Moonlight Maxi Skirt c/o Sugarlips (here); Naked Zebra Criss-cross blouse (here); & Zara Basic Sandals

Geometric Dresses + Bowler Hats

Hey everyone!! I know I know, long and overdue outfit update. It took a while, but here it is! This amazing geometric dress was from Sheinside.com, if you all haven't heard about them check out their site here! I was jumping for joy when I was contacted to collaborate with them because I've always loved their clothes!
Working with online stores - still to this day - seems so surreal to me, I am more than blessed and thankful to be working with each one of them. I truly couldn't have asked for more. Praise God!! haha
Well, I hope you all are doing fine and dandy, my weeks consisted of stress and just loads and loads of problem solving. I guess you can say it was a life changing one, there's a lot of growing up and a lot of responsibility that came out of these past few weeks and although I felt like giving up on a lot of things, God kept me through each and every one of my struggles. I have more than enough, and every single experience has taught me to let go of my pride, give everything to God, and just have faith. I think the hardest thing is to let go, because once we let go, we find ourselves scared out of our minds that we aren't in control...but that's how God works - and let me tell you its amazing.
Just let go and let God.
That's that.

Hope you all the best & talk to you all soon!

With love,
Heliely

Wearing: Black Long Sleeve Geometric Dress c/o Sheinside (here); Aldo Wedges; Vintage Leather Clutch from Greece (gifted from my grandma); Forever21 quilted Blazer

Tribal Prints

I'm not so much of a tribal print person, but when I saw the details at the back it was a keeper haha I loved the way the cardigan shortened at the back (creating somewhat of an angle when seen in side view) and the zippers that give it a little extra details - not to mention the pleather shoulder strips! All in all it was perfect and a great light-weight cardi for the warmer weathers.

 Thanks so much to ShopAKIRA for this lovely piece! If you guys haven't already heard or checked out ShopAKIRA their website is here! Don't miss out on all their pieces ranging from brands such as For Love and Lemons, Finders Keepers, Motel Rocks, Jeffery Campbell, and etc. So go go GOOOOO!


 

Wearing: Tribal Cardigan c/o ShopAKIRA (here); Forever21 Studded Dolphin shorts; & Zara heels

INSTAGRAM SUGARLIPS GIVEAWAY

I had the privilege to work with Sugarlips with my first ever giveaway on instagram so don't lose out on this fun and great opportunity! Sugarlips decided that since its Spring, it would be fun to base the giveaway on looks consisting of springtime outfits like florals, pastels, bright colors, and etc. that would involve a look or outfit to wear with your spring-fling! In other words, what would you wear on a date with that special someone during this season? So, without further ado here are the contest rules:

 RULES: 

-Post photo of yourself wearing an outfit that you would wear out on a date with your Spring Fling and tag #Slspringfling 

-follow @ishmele and @sugarlipsapparel 

 Prize: $100 Giftcard 

 Winner -1 winner

Contest ends next Thursday 4/25 and the winner will  be announced Friday, 4/26

I'll be the one hosting this giveaway, therefore I'll get to choose the winner! hehehehe

I'm so excited to see what everyone will post up! So, go go GOOOO! 

Wearing: Sugarlips Apparel Floral Dress; Zara stone Messenger Bag; Aldo Wedges; and Vintage outerwears from my mom! haha

Casual Mornings

If you all haven't noticed lately, I've been in and out with my blogging since I've just been doing my own personal activities as well as school. So, I do apologize for the lack there of...for today I was able to snap a few good shots of my more casual outfit - the weather called for it haha

The sun seems to hide behind the clouds at the beginning of every week, but hey  I'm not complaining! I actually love cold and windy weathers. Thanks to my dad I was able to add another over-sized button-up to my obsession of clothes, and paired it with another over-sized coat (courtesy of Nastygal) along with my favorite pair of heeled boots.

Yaaay for comfy weathers!

Talk to you all soon :)

With love,
Heliely

  Wearing: Coat c/o Nastygal; Button-up (dad's hand-me-down); Marc Fisher Boots; Zara bag; and H&M hat

Welcoming Warmer Weathers

I wasn't sure when I would be able to wear this floral top when I first got it for Christmas from my mom (handpicked by my little sister, Evee) but now that it's finally warm outside, I was given the chance to! Although it has been random cold and hot here and there in California, I guess it's to be expected since it is Spring...I'm grateful either way haha I'm still expecting/waiting for those spring showers to pass by soon?
Oh! and I've been seeing so many flowers in bloom! Gahhh so excited for more warm weathers, but still kind of hesitant for summer to arrive...Summer in Temecula is like opening a preheated oven!
Gotta pack and save for sunblock once again!

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On another note, I paired this top with a lace bralette (since the blouse is a bit see through) along with my comfy studded dolphin shorts from Forever21. Since it's spring(and my toes were painted) I decided to wear my Aldo wedges once again! Topping it off with my H&M hat and over-sized round glasses :)

 

Wearing: Jennifer Lopez Floral Cold Shoulder Top (here), Urban Outfitters Bralette (similar here); Forever21 Dolphin Studded Shorts (here); H&M Floppy Hat; H&M Cheetah Clutch; and Over-sized circle sunnies ( here)

Quilts, Lace, & Pleather Tops

I took a week break from posting up photos and now I'm back! So hopefully you didn't miss me too much, maybe? I'm a bit sore from my hike last Saturday with a few of my youth, and CCBC (as well as my sister and my cousin MJ) at Cedar Creek Falls near Julian (I sadly missed the opportunity in grabbing a bite of that yummy authentic Julian dutch apple pie...crying inside*) and although it was such a great experience, I'm glad I'm back home safe and sound in my comfy bed resting hehe

For this outfit, Mustard Cartel surprised me with this beautiful pleather peplum top that not only creates volume but also length at the back. I had fun twirling in it and combining it with lots of textures - Quilted Blazer and Lace/Crochet skirt, although its a combination of edgy and soft, I think it suited well with each other.

If you haven't already checked out Mustard Cartel the link is here!

Wearing: Pleather Top (here); Urban Outfitter Crochet Dress/Skirt; Forever21 Quilted Blazer; Zara heels; & H&M Cheetah Clutch