Samantha K Schmidt

Shirt and Shorts - Marshalls Shoes - Toms Bow - Forever 21

1. Neon - Have fun with this trend by using multiple neons. 2. Ombre  - The colors of the sunset give this look a summer flair. 3. Nautical - No need for special skills. This red, white, and blue theme is easy to create. 4. Tribal  - This one might take a bit of practice. Luckily there are a ton of tutorials online. 5. Gold Touch - A little shimmer makes this mani perfect for summer.

My naturally wavy hair inspired this outfit of the day. I decided to use the inspiration to go with a bit of a summer grunge look. In fact my original intention was too call this post Summer Grunge, but after looking at the pictures yesterday I became distracted by something.  I started to analyze myself. Should I really be wearing this? My thighs look kind of big and the shirt is really tight. I know I'm not fat, but does this make me look fat? All of these thoughts were circling in my head, but I stopped and remembered how I felt when I first put the outfit on. I felt natural. Sometimes the camera or even the mirror can distort how we see ourselves. It's important to remember that the natural you, is the best you. So I rocked this outfit to breakfast and even got a compliment by an older gentleman that I had a pretty face. (I tried to overanalyze that too, but in the end took the compliment graciously.) So to all my girls out there I tell you, be natural. It's ...

I'm a huge fan of bargain hunting. Most of the things in my closet came from my favorite bargain store, Marshall's. They have amazing brands like Ralph Lauren, Jessica Simpson, and Cynthia Rowley. Sometimes I even have to ban myself from the store because I can't go in without finding an amazing deal. During my most recent visit I found the steal of a lifetime. I've been trying to find a pair of sunglasses to replace a pair of Betsey Johnson's I broke last summer. I was spinning the cart near the register absentmindedly when suddenly my eyes spotted the most beautiful of all sites; a pair of classic Ray Bans rimmed in gold. The price wasn't what I was expecting to spend on a "window shopping" kind of day, but I couldn't resist the deal. For a mere $70 I am now the proud owner of the most perfect sunnies. It may seem like a lot for sunglasses, but I have a serious love for Ray Bans. Plus, they can last a lifetime if you take good care of them. (I st...