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Shein | Vacay Essentials

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

It's vacation season! I'm sure most of you are busy planning your summer trips... before you do, I want to share with you some of my top picks for items to pack on your next holiday trip. Shein is also bringing in a new promo that will enable you to snag your favorite vacation pieces at a low, low price! You can check out the full list of sale items here.

To help you out, these are the codes you may use.

VAC40 - get 40% off on orders US $55 and above

VAC45 - get 45% of on orders US $105 and above

Meanwhile, below are some of my vacation essentials and some styling tips:

Crop Tops

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Crop tops and denim (or any kind of) shorts is one of the most classic vacation outfit combos. But crop tops is more flexible than you think. With the heat turning up, you can go for a more feminine look by pairing your crop tops with maxi skirts! This is one way to stay cool and fresh in the summer time, while looking put together.

Open Back

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Go for something sexy when on vacation... an open back dress or cami top is a good idea. You can even wear your open back dresses over your swimsuit. It is a chic way to easily go from the beach to restaurant, or be out and about.

Loose & Flowy Dress

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When it comes to packing for a vacation, I always pack at least one dress. They are so easy to wear, requires less styling and the easiest way to stay cool and fresh (especially when you have lots of walking around to do). But a loose summer dress is even better so you can feel as comfortable as can be.

Which of these pieces will make its way to your holiday luggage?

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting brands that support this blog! As always, the opinion expressed is my own.

Modern Lace

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Dress: Dresslink (c/o)
Clutch: CNDirect (c/o)

Watch: RumbaTime

Shoes: Steve Madden

Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane (only $14!)

It's no secret that lace is one of my favorite things to wear and that blue (cobalt, in particular) is my favorite color. Just imagine my excitement when I saw this dress at Dresslink. My eyes widened with excitement. I do that a lot when I spot a top or dress I love off the rack in a boutique. Without hesitation, I clicked the add to cart button.

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress: Dresslink

Clutch: CNDirect (c/o)

Watch: RumbaTime

Shoes: Steve Madden

Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane (only $14!)

At its price, this dress exceeded expectation. It makes for a regal look despite its simplicity in style. It has the right amount of modern flair because of the unconventional color on the dress and the touches of modern accessories (case in point: my gold clutch). I could definitely see myself re-creating this look as a wedding guest - I just seem to get that kind of vibe from the dress.

How would you style this dress?

To The Best Mom in the World...

Saturday, May 7, 2016

...thank you! My words are not enough to thank you, but I will say it. You're the reason why I exist. I couldn't thank you enough for what you have done to help get me to where I am today. There's not a day that I don't thank God for you. Enjoy your day! xo

The It Bag

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Bag: 88 Handbags (c/o)
Romper: Shein
Watch: JORD (c/o)

Saddle bags are without a doubt the must-have bag of the season. Summer is all about choosing minimalist styles and saddle bags fit that bill. It is large enough to carry your essentials (i.e. wallet, cellphone, lipstick or lip balm, etc) but small enough to make a chic accent to your outfit. As much as I love a handy tote, I have this irritating habit of trying to carry too many stuff into my tote.

SHOP THE LOOK
Bag: 88 Handbags (c/o)
Romper: Shein
Espadrilles: Soludos
Watch: JORD (c/o)
Earrings: Happiness Boutique (c/o)

But with a saddle bag, you can easily wear it across your shoulder and your hands are free! It is definitely a great bag to wear when you are out and about. This saddle bag from 88 Handbags provided the perfect compliment to my new romper from Shein. I am so excited to finally get my hands on this romper, by the way. The first time I saw it, I fell in love with it. I added it to my wishlist but the moment I decided to buy it, it had gone out of stock! But when it went back on stock last month, I hesitated no more and purchased it ASAP!

Do you love the embroidered romper and saddle bag combo as much as I do? I think I found my new favorite outfit combo for the rest of summer!

Gift Ideas for Young Mothers

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Buying gifts for your mom during Mother's Day is part of customary tradition. Personally, I like to give a little gift to my mother to commemorate this special day. But I'd like to switch things up a bit today and help you out with buying gifts for a young mother- it could be your sister, friend, or sister-in-law! These are ideas that will surely bring a smile to her face:

For Fashionista Moms

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For Beauty-Obsessed Moms

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Which of these items will make it to your Mother's Day gift basket? With the Mother's Day fever on its high (the holiday is only a few days away), promos all over the place. You can check out some of the top Mother's Day specials I found online:

88 Handbags: Today is the last day to enjoy the Buy One, Get One promo from the website wherein you can get a free wallet when you spend at least $49 on your purchase. Use code FASHLANE to get your free wallet. More details here.

Yosi Samra: Free overnight shipping if you purchase one or more styles from the Mommy and Me page using code MOM.

Scarves.com: Buy one, get one FREE site-wide with code FORHER.

Oasap: Get 60% off on all items available here. Free worldwide shipping.

Dream Jewelry: Get 50% off storewide and FREE earrings with ANY purchase.

Choies: Get $10 off on orders $69 and above with code HAPPY10 or $15 off on orders $99 and above with code HAPPY15 (valid site-wide until May 8th). Shop the Mother's Day specials here.

Three Dots: Shop Mother's Day Sale - get 20% off orders $175 and above sitewide with code LOVEMOM20 (valid until May 8th).

JORD: Enjoy discount offers on Cora, Frankie, Fieldcrest, and Ely Series (click the photos for coupon code & to shop the series). Shop until May 4th for guaranteed delivery on Mother's Day:

Shopbop: 3-Day Sale with up to 40% off on select styles. Shop the sale here.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links; however, the opinion expressed and items picked are my own.

Fash Find: 88 Handbags

Monday, May 2, 2016

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Aside from shoes, there is one particular accessory that I like to splurge on: bags! The fact that a bag is functional and can also be used as an accent piece to your outfit is incredible. That is why I love to invest in the best quality handbags... sadly, my budget does not allow for me to invest in designer pieces (or at least not as often as I would want to). I recently discovered 88 Handbags and I would love for you to get to know more of them and an exciting promo they have in store (more on that later).

88 Handbags is made up of a design team that designs bags for major brands all over the world. The website is therefore a collection of the top bag designs out there. The website describes their bags selection as an "edited expression" of the bags that fit every season and style. You can find a wide range of options including satchels, crossbody bags, clutches & wallets, totes, backpacks, and hobo bags. I recently got two bags from them (pictured above) and do watch out for those to be featured in a style post with them very soon. 88 Handbags is also a vegan brand and they solely use vegan leather in the manufacturing process.

Below are some of my favorites from the website:

Clockwise: Zoe Woven Zip Crossbody / Iris Saffiano Tote / Cathy Saddle Crossbody / Linda Python Mini Crossbody / Avis Mini Tote Crossbody

Before you go, I've got some great news to share: go to their website and sign up to their newsletter to win a bag! Everyone who signs up to the newsletter is automatically entered to the giveaway. And that's not all - there is also a Buy One, Get One promo that ends tomorrow, May 4th. For every purchase of a bag worth $49 and above, you will get a FREE wallet. Simply use the code FASHLANE to get your free wallet. Remember, this offer is only good until May 4!

Follow 88 Handbags on social media:

Twitter

Instagam

Facebook

Now, here's your chance to get a last-minute gift for your mom this Mother's Day! 88 Handbags also ships internationally and shipping is free for orders over $54!

Summery Stripes

Sunday, May 1, 2016

I've previously talked about my thoughts on crop tops here and here. Crop tops are not my number one option to wear when putting my outfit together. However, I do reach out for them once in a while when I want to create a particular look. I know that I don't have the perfect supermodel bod (though I haven't stopped wishing, or working for it) but I think you don't have to have the perfect body to wear crop tops with confidence.

SHOP THE LOOK

Top: Sammydress (c/o)

Skirt: old (similar, similar)

Shoes: Steve Madden

On the contrary, I like the sense of empowerment I get from wearing crop tops. It not just shows you are confident but that you love your body. As the old phrase goes, "If you got it, flaunt it." When I got this top from Sammydress, my initial thought was excitement. It is just about summer time, so I have the perfect excuse to wear them more often. And it comes in a classic striped pattern. I paired it with a high waisted cobalt midi skirt just to let the skin peek a bit.

What is your favorite way to wear crop tops?