Samantha K Schmidt

I spent much of my adolescence crash trending (it's basically crash dieting for a fashionista). I grasped onto a trend I liked, bought everything that exhibited that style, and wore it to death for 6 months or so, then switched to something else. I went from skater to boho chic to preppy in just a few years. As I got older I realized that I had a love for ALL styles, and I wanted to be able to create them simply with a basic, but versatile wardrobe. My strategy was to begin collecting a lot of basic pieces that could be transformed with the right accessories. This technique keeps my closet from overflowing and keeps my wallet from emptying. Here are the basic pieces that every fashionista needs to pull off an easy and versatile wardrobe. Shirts : Pick well-fitted t-shirts in a variety of neutral colors. I like to stick to one style, but you can get a mixture of crew necks and v-necks as well. shirts by samantha-k89 featuring cotton t shirts Rag bone tall shirt , $...

I never thought I'd be caught dead wearing a fanny pack, but this year the hip hugging accessory has made its way into my heart and my wardrobe. Here are a few packs you won't mind on your fanny. Splurge: Rebecca Minkoff Affiar Fanny Bag - $195 Elizabeth and James Cynnie Lambskin Belt Bag - $245 Joyrich Editorial Map Bum Bag - $155 Steal: Juicy Couture Double Pouch Fanny Pack - $59 (at Kohls ) Avenue Dee Triangle Print Fanny Pack - $34 Apt. 9 Quilted Fanny Pack - $19.99

Fall is my favorite season not just for the cozy sweaters, but also for the amazing color palette. Here are a few lip colors to try in the upcoming season. Vampy Red Try MAC's mineralize rich lipstick in Lush Life. Raspberry Try the color Prune in Fire in YSL's Rouge Volumpte Shine collection. Plum Try the Be Legendary Lipstick in Plum Scene by Smashbox. Matte Red Try Tarte's Lipsurgence in the color Fiery.

I have to admit I've been a little nostalgic for Fall lately. A girl can only withstand the Florida heat for so long, and Fall fashion has always been my favorite. This year I have a serious trend crush on oversized sweaters. This trend has been around for a while, but it just seems to get better each year. These sweaters are perfect for a late night walk on the beach or curling up with a bowl of popcorn and netflix. High End Splurge Sweaters by samantha-k89 featuring a black sweater The Row black sweater , $1,805 / STELLA McCARTNEY crochet top Low Price Sweater Steal by samantha-k89 featuring long sleeve sweaters H M long sleeve sweater , $34 / Forever 21 sweater / Luxurious Backless Oversize Sweater In Light Blue | Choies

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.

This week's trend crush is an amazing office supply company called Poppin. I was immediately drawn to the eye popping colors from this brand, but I also love their simplistic design. Poppin has all the makings of an ultra stylish office. I'm getting ready to go back to work and I've been eyeballing a few things for my desk. I'm in love with the aqua and pink items because it matches my Lilly agenda perfectly. Here are a few of my favorites. Poppin Desk by samantha-k89 featuring home decor You can find Poppin products at Staples and The Container Store. You can also see all the amazing colors and designs on poppin.com