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  • The Graduate

    by Charmsofpenny

    Dress: Betsy Johnson Heels: Steve Madden Dress: Nordstrom and top Heels: Sam Edelman To say I am proud of my accomplishment will be understating the undeniable joy I am feeling at this moment in time. Not only is this degree for my future, but being the first in the entire Tapia family to earn a degree, I share this triumph with them. We came to...

    June 5, 2017
    Comments 0
    Fashion, Travel, Uncategorized
  • Greaser in Disguise

    by Charmsofpenny

    Sam Edelman: Over the Knee Boots With spring finally being here! I know it’s crazy! I am slowly and I mean sllooowwlllyy cleaning up my closet to get me ready for spring! With the lighter temperature dam right I still get away with wearing my fav Armani Exchange leather jacket and Sam Edelman over the knee boots.  I don’t know what it is, but something about...

    March 30, 2017
    Comments 0
    Fashion
  • Lucky 27

    by Charmsofpenny

    Blue Jumpsuit Lulus Heels: Steve Madden Earings Black You guys I am 27! I say this with happiness in my soul and excitement in the air, welcoming this new chapter in life! Just like a child, I get very excited I kinda see it as a national holiday! Seriously,  if I could talk to the homies to do the necessary paperwork to make it official I would, but...

    January 19, 2017
    Comments 2
    Fashion, Uncategorized
  • Shimmering to a New Year

    by Charmsofpenny

      Today is the beginning of a new year for me and my little Charms of Penny.  One of my many goals is to continue writing on my blog, the rest of my goals as my father has taught me I will keep them to myself and work on them rather than discuss them.  2016 brought me and taught me many life lessons I will forever take...

    December 29, 2016
    Comment 1
    Fashion, Outfits
  • Head in the Clouds

    by Charmsofpenny

    ZARA: Maxi Dress It’s been such a long time my friends! Balance is one of the things I want to work on this coming year.  My goal is to keep you updated as much as possible with my wacky adventures.  I have missed being able to share what I have been up to, but with starting my photography business as well as maintaining my 8-5...

    January 4, 2016
    Comments 0
    Outfits, Uncategorized
  • Pastel Confetti

    by Charmsofpenny

       Dress: State Pleated Overlay Dress   Pink Sandals similar here: Ugg I wanted to start preparing myself and say catch you later summer by wearing this gorgeous dress.  This dress automatically makes me feel like I am traveling in Europe enjoying a gelato and walking around the Trevi Fountain.  I’m the kind of person who is a summer junkie I love  being able to enjoy the...

    September 3, 2015
    Comments 16
    Outfits
  • Venice Walks

    by Charmsofpenny

          Jean Midi Skirt: Forever 21 Juicy Couture Bandeau Halter Top (similar) Dolce Vita Strappy Heels Kate Spade Toucan Necklace Venice: It’s one of those places I’ve had in mind to go back and photograph.  I stayed with a fond memory last time I visited  about a year ago the post can be seen here LOVE STREET  As I was seeing my photos from the last time...

    July 27, 2015
    Comments 10
    Outfits
  • Jump on It

    by Charmsofpenny

    Jumper is Vintage Heels:Steve Madden Stecy Heels  Backpack bought at TJ Maxx similar here: Leather Buckle Zipper Backpack As a Fashion Blogger I never thought it would be so hard to photograph in public locations. This shoot by far was one of the hardest shoots.  Maybe that’s what I get for believing that a crowd of fans from the Pasadena Music Festival would not try...

    July 8, 2015
    Comments 16
    Outfits
  • In Bloom

    by Charmsofpenny

    Moments like these make me realize that I am incredibly lucky to be able to witness beauty with all its might. Taking the trip to San Diego to visit The Flowers Field is a place that I will definitely be visiting again.  This place was surrounded with colorful blossoming flowers every where I looked.  I was a kid at a candy store so many colors everywhere.  I...

    April 20, 2015
    Comments 3
    Outfits
  • Sophisticated Fringe

    by Charmsofpenny

     Spring is finally here! Say hello to cute spring dresses, shorts, and crop tops.  It is by far my favorite season of the year.  I love how spring gives this essence of new beginnings and fresh starts.  I can not wait to transition my outfits to spring and explore with new and old trends.  It shouldn’t be so hard to change my closet since...

    March 24, 2015
    Comments 5
    Outfits

The Graduate

by Charmsofpenny

Dress: Betsy Johnson Heels: Steve Madden Dress: Nordstrom and top Heels: Sam Edelman To say I am proud of my accomplishment will be understating the undeniable joy I am feeling at this moment in time. Not only is this degree for my future, but being the first in the entire Tapia family to earn a degree, I share this triumph with them. We came to...

June 5, 2017
Comments 0
Fashion, Travel, Uncategorized

Greaser in Disguise

by Charmsofpenny

Sam Edelman: Over the Knee Boots With spring finally being here! I know it’s crazy! I am slowly and I mean sllooowwlllyy cleaning up my closet to get me ready for spring! With the lighter temperature dam right I still get away with wearing my fav Armani Exchange leather jacket and Sam Edelman over the knee boots.  I don’t know what it is, but something about...

March 30, 2017
Comments 0
Fashion

Lucky 27

by Charmsofpenny

Blue Jumpsuit Lulus Heels: Steve Madden Earings Black You guys I am 27! I say this with happiness in my soul and excitement in the air, welcoming this new chapter in life! Just like a child, I get very excited I kinda see it as a national holiday! Seriously,  if I could talk to the homies to do the necessary paperwork to make it official I would, but...

January 19, 2017
Comments 2
Fashion, Uncategorized

Bainbridge Island adventure

by Charmsofpenny

Zara: Coat Vince Camuto: boots Levis: Jeans  Loft: Sweater Our first day in Seattle we decided to visit the best little island my eyes have seen, Bainbridge.  Even though the amount of layers we wore couldn’t keep us warm, the adventure we had that day is one for the books.  We started our morning by hitting General Porpoise We started our morning by hitting General Porpoise Coffee and lets just say LA...

January 10, 2017
Comments 0
Fashion, Travel, Uncategorized

Shimmering to a New Year

by Charmsofpenny

  Today is the beginning of a new year for me and my little Charms of Penny.  One of my many goals is to continue writing on my blog, the rest of my goals as my father has taught me I will keep them to myself and work on them rather than discuss them.  2016 brought me and taught me many life lessons I will forever take...

December 29, 2016
Comment 1
Fashion, Outfits

Bev Hills

by Charmsofpenny

I don't know what it is, but I always feel extra fancy when I am walking around Beverly Hills.

March 3, 2016
Comments 0
Outfits

Head in the Clouds

by Charmsofpenny

ZARA: Maxi Dress It’s been such a long time my friends! Balance is one of the things I want to work on this coming year.  My goal is to keep you updated as much as possible with my wacky adventures.  I have missed being able to share what I have been up to, but with starting my photography business as well as maintaining my 8-5...

January 4, 2016
Comments 0
Outfits, Uncategorized

Blue Jean Girl

by Charmsofpenny

   Jeans::Levis    Heels::Just Fab What is easier to style than the old jeans and white shirt combo? This is the first time I ever buy boyfriend jeans and let me tell you these jeans by Levis do not disappoint at all.  They are so comfortable I can wear them forever.  The closest thing to forever that I can do is wear them at...

October 13, 2015
Comments 8
Uncategorized

Fall for Boots

by Charmsofpenny

       It is the first day of fall! It is crazy how quickly time flies.  I can not say I was waiting for this season to start because I feel like this summer I was not able to enjoy it as much as I wanted to.  Believe me I will slowly start transitioning to fall appropriate weather.  (Talk to the LA weather guru because...

September 23, 2015
Comments 3
Outfits

Summer Songs

by Charmsofpenny

        Gladiator Sandals: Steve Madden //Zara off-Shoulder Printed Dress// Summer is almost over.  I know we are taught to believe that summer is “officially” over after Labor Day, but I am a very technical person sooo…summer isn’t officially over till September 22.  I think I am just in denial that summer fun is a thing of the past.  Besides, in LA we are currently...

September 11, 2015
Comments 6
Outfits

Pastel Confetti

by Charmsofpenny

   Dress: State Pleated Overlay Dress   Pink Sandals similar here: Ugg I wanted to start preparing myself and say catch you later summer by wearing this gorgeous dress.  This dress automatically makes me feel like I am traveling in Europe enjoying a gelato and walking around the Trevi Fountain.  I’m the kind of person who is a summer junkie I love  being able to enjoy the...

September 3, 2015
Comments 16
Outfits

Think Pink

by Charmsofpenny

Pink Blazer: ZARA ::: Parrot Pattern Shorts: Forever 21  ::: There’s nothing better than having that piece of clothing that automatically makes you feel that much more cooler. This blazer my friends is that item that I am taking about. Yes its summer, which means layers are out of the question. I mean, thats just, like, the rules of feminism!(I had to call out my Mean Girl...

August 10, 2015
Comments 0
Outfits

Venice Walks

by Charmsofpenny

      Jean Midi Skirt: Forever 21 Juicy Couture Bandeau Halter Top (similar) Dolce Vita Strappy Heels Kate Spade Toucan Necklace Venice: It’s one of those places I’ve had in mind to go back and photograph.  I stayed with a fond memory last time I visited  about a year ago the post can be seen here LOVE STREET  As I was seeing my photos from the last time...

July 27, 2015
Comments 10
Outfits

Denim Boho Flare

by Charmsofpenny

Flare Daisy Pants: Forever 21  Levis Denim Top, but similar in Mango I am a true bohemian at heart.  With summer being here that inner chic nomad comes out even more than usual. Levis has to perfect mix of minimalism and boho, like the top I am wearing on the photos,  I had to pair it with my ever so cool flare pants.  Which I may...

July 15, 2015
Comments 16
Outfits

Jump on It

by Charmsofpenny

Jumper is Vintage Heels:Steve Madden Stecy Heels  Backpack bought at TJ Maxx similar here: Leather Buckle Zipper Backpack As a Fashion Blogger I never thought it would be so hard to photograph in public locations. This shoot by far was one of the hardest shoots.  Maybe that’s what I get for believing that a crowd of fans from the Pasadena Music Festival would not try...

July 8, 2015
Comments 16
Outfits

Rainbow Child

by Charmsofpenny

H & M- Camel Shorts   Forever 21-Long Line High Slit Racerback top  Blue Fringe Heels  Statement Necklace Summer is finally here! What a better way to kick the season going then by wearing these awesome and May I add camel shorts.  They are so comfortable I am even considering wearing them as a gym outfit. Heck no! I am only joking.  I wanted to try something...

June 22, 2015
Comments 14
Outfits

Orange You Glad ?

by Charmsofpenny

Jogger Jeans, Kurt Geiger Heels, Top was bought at A Current Affair (a massive vintage sale in a warehouse in Down Town LA) There is something about man inspired outfits that makes me feel so liberated.  I am not saying that dressing like a man makes me feel powerful.  It is the action of not having to wear tight dresses and or revealing clothing to feel...

June 9, 2015
Comments 7
Outfits

Love Affair with Lace

by Charmsofpenny

The word is out! Or has it been that obvious? My love for lace dresses continues.  Is it trending in fashion right now? I don’t know and frankly I don’t care.  Lately as you saw on the post before I’ve grown obsessed with lace and cute vintage style dresses.  I am growing dangerously close to kinda sounding like a broken record when I say,...

June 4, 2015
Comment 1
Outfits

Girly Dress

by Charmsofpenny

It’s funny to think how fast time flies and how changes occur so suddenly.  We are now getting close to hitting June, it’s the half way point of this year!  I looked back on the goals I had set for 2015, and so far I haven’t accomplished half of them.  One of the goals I did accomplish was walking for my graduation and receiving...

May 18, 2015
Comments 8
Outfits

Disneyland Adventures

by Charmsofpenny

     It is always a great idea to go to Disneyland! Specially when a certain college student (hi me) needs to drop the books for a second and enjoy being a kid again.

May 8, 2015
Comments 6
Outfits

Wine Tasting

by Charmsofpenny

A couple of weeks ago my cousins and I took a road trip up to Santa Barbara.  We were celebrating my cousin’s bachelorette party.  We had a very relaxing weekend soaking up the beautiful sunny day.  To start things off we decided to  cruise around Solvang’s Wineries, it was my cousin’s first time ever to truly feel the beauty of a “buzz” lets just...

May 6, 2015
Comments 7
Outfits

Return of Beach Days

by Charmsofpenny

Sometimes all a girl needs is a bit of Cali sunshine and a walk down the beach to get her day started.  What better way to compliment my relaxed morning by wearing my favorite comfy Jeans and awesome coat. This coat is a great transition from winter to spring and I am in love with how it makes an outfit that much more fashion forward. I...

April 29, 2015
Comments 5
Outfits

In Bloom

by Charmsofpenny

Moments like these make me realize that I am incredibly lucky to be able to witness beauty with all its might. Taking the trip to San Diego to visit The Flowers Field is a place that I will definitely be visiting again.  This place was surrounded with colorful blossoming flowers every where I looked.  I was a kid at a candy store so many colors everywhere.  I...

April 20, 2015
Comments 3
Outfits

Lacey Daisy

by Charmsofpenny

    I can safely say that I have a very strong obsession with having too many stripes and laces in my wardrobe choices.  This shirt by Banana Republic was no exception, I mean come it was on sale, so i had to buy.  I think it’s the fact that the texture automatically makes an outfit classy and that much more put together.  The...

April 15, 2015
Comments 13
Fashion, Uncategorized

Sophisticated Fringe

by Charmsofpenny

 Spring is finally here! Say hello to cute spring dresses, shorts, and crop tops.  It is by far my favorite season of the year.  I love how spring gives this essence of new beginnings and fresh starts.  I can not wait to transition my outfits to spring and explore with new and old trends.  It shouldn’t be so hard to change my closet since...

March 24, 2015
Comments 5
Outfits

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