Tropical Print

Dress: Dresslily (c/o)
Crossbody Bag: 88 Handbags (c/o)
Shoes: Sammydress (c/o)
Watch: JORD (c/o)

Doesn't this dress remind you of summer? Sorry not sorry! I actually love to wear floral and summer prints like this all year round. It brings a sense of summer throughout the year. Hence, I was really excited to get this dress from Dresslily. And it's a midi dress too! Double yay for that!

Dress: Dresslily (c/o)
Crossbody Bag: 88 Handbags (c/o)
Shoes: Sammydress (c/o)
Watch: JORD (c/o)

Even though the print is summer-y and most would think of styling it casually, I wanted to dress it up with my favorite pair of heels from Sammydress. Meanwhile, the crossbody bag from 88 Handbags provided the right touch of fun, so the outfit isn't too dressy! The tan accessories definitely made the tropical prints stand out, don't they?

No matter what the fashion rules say, I like breaking my tropical printed pieces any time of the year. How would you transition this print for the colder season?

Loren Hope Fall 2016 Collection

It's no secret that I love accessories and jewelries. These are my go-to when I need to dress up a little and an accessory or two can get the job done on a whim! Personal style bloggers will probably relate to this - there are some days wherein we just want to put on a tee and denim jeans. But adding a statement jewelry or accessory can instantly elevate the look. You can look polished without trying. For this reason, Loren Hope has caught my eye. I first found out about the brand when I saw some of their pieces on Instagram. 

Even though I love a good statement piece, I like elegant pieces that make a statement without being too bold or in-your-face with the designs. For their fall collection, I find myself drooling over every piece. But I've included just some of my top favorites for you to be inspired by! You can also check out their entire Fall 2016 collection here. 

Necklace

Aya Pendant in Crystal
Aya Lariat in Sapphire
Midori Y Necklace in Emerald

Hana Pendant Set
Aya Open Collar in Sapphire
Reese Long Necklace

Earrings

Aya Drop Earrings in Crystal
Aya Tassel Earrings in Sapphire
Hana Drop Earrings

Bracelet

Midori Link Bracelet in Emerald
Reese Bracelet
Hana Link Bracelet

Have you heard about Loren Hope? 

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

10 Cozy But Chic Sweater Tops

Sweater tops are one of my favorite pieces during the cooler months. It is easy to style like a regular tee or top but thick enough to provide warmth during those cold nights. Hence, it combines the best of both worlds as far as combining two of my fashion essentials: comfort and style. I'll help your cool months styling easier by listing some of my favorite cozy but chic sweater tops at the moment. With these pieces, you can stay warm without letting down your style:

Splendid Adelaide French Terry Pullover
Splendid Cashmere Blend Turtleneck

Lulu's Washed Blue Sweatshirt
Lulu's Ivory Sweatshirt

Shein Pink Marled Contrasting Knit Sweatshirt
Shein Black Deep V-Neck Wrap Sweatshirt

Lulu's Chic Grey Turtleneck Sweater
Lulu's Cool Fringe Sweater

Shein Green Split Side Sweatshirt
Shein Burgundy Lace Up Sweater

Aside from sweater tops, what are your must-haves for this time of year?

VIPme Glam Outfit

Dress: VIPme (c/o)
Shoes: CLN PH (similar)
Watch: Rumbatime c/o Shopbop
Earrings: Rosegal (c/o)

In my recent VIPme post, I featured a fun and bright colored dress that would be perfect for day and casual wear. Today, I am showcasing a dressier look with a crochet midi dress. I was drawn to this dress because of the fabric - crochets and laces have always been among my favorite types of fabric to wear. The flowy nature of the bottom of this dress also provides that fun little twist so it is not too formal or dressy! This is also part of their Autumn/Winter collection so if you want to dress up for the season, they have plenty of options to choose from. 

SHOP THIS LOOK
Dress: VIPme (c/o)
Shoes: CLN PH (similar)
Watch: Rumbatime c/o Shopbop
Earrings: Rosegal (c/o)

If you haven't heard about VIPme before, this is a female fashion website that offers a wide range of fashion options designed to champion the inner "me" in every woman. You can therefore select from a wide range of fashion designers rather than providing you with a single fashion sensibility. This is what makes it possible for VIPme to cater to all women: you can choose your own style without ever having to leave the website!

If you want to give the website a go, use the coupon code Abigail289 to get $5 off when your order reaches $50 or more at VIPme. To learn more about the I AM #UniquelyME campaign, you can check out this video on Facebook. 

Have you shopped at VIPme before?

Save or Splurge: Bell Sleeves

It's official: everyone is rocking the statement bell sleeves today! From the blogs to the fashion magazines, it is clearly one of the hottest trends right now. And anyone who likes to make a style statement should get on it. I myself had been wanting to try them too because the exaggerated and dramatic sleeves can add an ethereal but somewhat flirtatious flair to any outfit! If you have been contemplating on trying out the bell sleeves trend, too, you have come to the right place. I am back with another edition of my Save vs Splurge posts and (you guessed it!), I am talking about this trend:

Save

I have compiled some of my coveted bell sleeve dresses online and these are all under $100 (some even less than $50):

Inspire Me Black Floral Print Dress
Blue and Ivory Embroidered Dress
Forest Green Lace Dress

Black Bell Sleeve Dress
Black Gingham Bell Sleeve Dress
Red Bell Sleeve Dress

Splurge

If you want to invest in more quality, designer pieces, you can find my picks below (all over $100):

Free People Back to Black Mini Dress
Rachel Zoe Bell Sleeve Dress
Cinq a Sept Cosette Lace Dress

Ministry of Style Marrakesh Dress
Keepsake Lighthouse Dress
Alexis Ellena Dress

Which of these bell sleeve dresses do you prefer: the Save or Splurge option? 

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

Best Fall Tops from Fashionmia

If you're a regular reader, you know that Fashionmia is one of my go-to websites for shopping. I have ordered mostly dresses from the website but I cannot deny that I've got my eye on their selection of tops online. This season is all about the romantic details such as ruffles, lace and more. The detail become more important as the season gets colder and you need to cover up. Even though you are covered up, you do not have to be sloppy with style. 

To help you shop for that perfect top for fall, here is a breakdown on my top picks for fashion tops for fall. To see the entire selection, visit http://www.fashionmia.com/tops-60/. 

Peasant Top

A peasant top is great all year round. For fall, this is one of the best tops for women because it offers an easy yet feminine silhouette. Peasant tops also go well with a variety of bottoms - suede skirts, skinny jeans, and other slim-cut bottoms.

Button-Up

Button up blouses are a classic! To give this a twist fit for fall, you can choose ones with a plaid pattern.

Raglan Tee

This is a simple top to style this fall. Since the top is long sleeved, you can wear it as is to stay warm. But you can easily layer with a blazer or coat when the weather is more chilly than usual. 

To find more tops to add to your fall wardrobe, you can visit Fashionmia at http://www.fashionmia.com/. Which of these fall tops are a must in your wardrobe?

Striped Midi

Dress: Dresslily (c/o)
Sunglasses: TSG Shop (c/o)
Watch: JORD (c/o)
Handbag: Michael Kors
Sandals: Black Canvas

Stripes is a universally liked pattern that has proven its timeless appeal over and over again. Thus, I always try to add one striped piece to my closet every season. This season, I have finally found the perfect striped piece to add to my wardrobe. I was initially drawn to the pinstripes because it adds a lot of subtle elegance to the dress. I scored a jackpot on this one because I found a vertical striped with a midi length too!

SHOP THIS LOOK
Dress: Dresslily (c/o)
Sunglasses: TSG Shop (c/o)
Watch: JORD (c/o)
Handbag: Michael Kors
Sandals: Black Canvas

I instantly envisioned wearing this dress for a vacation. It is so easy to wear, comfortable and effortlessly chic. My new retro cateye sunnies from TSG Shop is the perfect accessory for the dress. I love that the sunnies provided the style statement for a classic dress! This is exactly the same reason why I love cateye sunnies - it makes quite a compelling style impact! If you love my sunnies, don't forget to check out TSG Shop on Instagram or check out their official website here.