Celeb Style Steal: Lorde

Hi everybody!

I'm starting a new series here on my blog, where I recreate celebrity fashions. First up, is the talented Lorde. Her style is very dark and grungy with hints of femininity. Today I'm recreating her outfit from her appearance at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit in New York City. To start off, the main piece is her black, long-sleeved dress. I actually combined a black long-sleeved t-shirt with a black babydoll dress for this look. As for accessories, add a silver pendant or choker. Lorde opted for black combat boots to toughen up the dress. I can't blame her, they're certainly more comfortable than heels! As for her crazy, luscious hair, I added in hair extensions and gave them a quick curl. To finish off the look, I added her signature purple lipstick into the mix.

I hope you enjoyed!
<3 Lucero

black long-sleeved tee - Target || black dress - Brandy Melville || silver pendant - Jewelmint || black combat boots - Target || purple lipstick - MAC cosmetics || extensions - Luxy Hair 

Song of the Day: Million Dollar Bills by Lorde

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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This weekend my family and I had a little "staycation." We essentially spent the night at a hotel in Abu Dhabi [only an hour's drive from Dubai] and enjoyed what the hotel had to offer. This morning, we toured the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is something I've wanted to do for years. It's an architectural wonder, and I had a blast taking photos and learning a little about the history.

Construction began in 1996, and the mosque was opened eleven years later, in 2007. The outer architecture is inspired by the Mughal Empire. That's why the domes look very similar to the Taj Mahal. 

We had a very funny and charismatic tour guide who wasn't afraid to add personal anecdotes into his tour! He made the experience lively.

This is a crystal chandelier imported from Germany. In total, there are seven throughout the entire mosque - and this one is the smallest!

This carpet is the largest hand-made tapestry in the world. It's 5,700 square meters and took just a year to complete. 

This wall is filled with words that describe or name Allah, such as "The Almighty One," "The First," "The Last," and so on. 

 

This is the largest chandelier in the mosque, weighing in at around 12 tons. 

There are a total of eighty-two domes of various sizes.

Floral patterns were prevalent throughout the mosque, including in this colorful mosaic!

The Grand Mosque is one of the largest in the world, and can hold up to 50,000 worshipers at a time. It certainly lives up to its name!

I hope you enjoyed!
<3 Lucero

Owl Be There

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The star of today's post is this amazing owl maxi dress. There was a deal on dresses at Target, where you buy one and get one for half price. So, I knew I couldn't pass up this cute dress (you'll see the other dress soon enough). Plus, it's not too long, which is pretty impressive! It feels like a t-shirt, so it's very comfortable. Since it's black and white, I decided to accessorize with hot pink accents. I have these amazingly comfortable thick sandals that are the perfect neon color. I also slapped on some bright lipstick to match the rest of the accents.

I hope you enjoyed!
<3 Lucero

owl maxi dress - Target || pink satchel - H&M || fabric woven neckace - Target || bright pink sandals - Zara Kids || anklet - Pacsun

Song of the Day: Tangled Up by Caro Emerald 

Ebony Peplum

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Today's outfit is super sleek and dark. I'm a big fan of the peplum trend, though it can be hard to pull off. It's important to make sure the start of the peplum hits at your natural waistline, wherever you are thinnest. This creates a lovely hourglass figure. I kept the rest of the outfit black, because I liked the unification of hues. To keep the outfit from being too boring, I added neon pink accessories in the form of a messenger bag, chain necklace, and bracelet.

I hope you enjoyed!
<3 Lucero

black peplum shirt and pants - American Eagle Outfitters | black oxfords - Aldo | black bow hair clip - H&M | pink messenger bag - Rebecca Minkoff | pink necklace and bracelet - J Crew

Song of the Day: No Diggity as sung by Chet Faker

Elephant in the Room

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Today's outfit is inspired by elephants! I recently acquired a top with an amazing elephant design on it. Coincidentally, I also have elephant themed jewelry which I threw on. The shirt itself is rather baggy, so I tied it in a knot to cinch in the waist. For the bottom half of the outfit, I have on a "faux skirt." By adding the shirt on top of a navy dress, it gives the illusion that I have on a swishy, A-line skirt instead.

I hope you enjoyed!
<3 Lucero

elephant top - Zara | navy blue dress - oBaz.com | elephant jewelry - Forever 21 | purse - Louis Vuitton | black flats - Zara

Song of the Day: Radioactive by Imagine Dragons