Floral Maxi Romper: Two of My Fave in One

First and foremost, pardon for not having proper outfit shots. I was on full vacation mode while in Boracay that taking photos of what I was wearing was the last thing on my mind. I just needed to share this look on the blog because this maxi romper is one of my favorite things to wear recently.

OUTFIT DETAILS: Floral Off Shoulder Maxi Romper

It took me a long time to give into buying this maxi romper. I love wearing a maxi dress and romper, but at first I thought it was somewhat ridiculous to combine the two. To my surprise, putting this on felt so comfortable. When you're on vacation and you spend a lot of time walking around, you will appreciate how comfortable this outfit can be. I like that you can get the comfort of wearing shorts but also the fashionable touch of wearing an off-shoulder maxi dress. It felt so summer-y and beach-y, which truly made it an essential in my packing list.

Lastly, anyone who has read this blog before knows how big of a fan I am of any floral prints. The summery floral print with the vibrant burgundy was begging to be on my vacation packing list! I can't deny that this was one of my favorite outfits that I wore during our most recent vacation. At only a little over $25, the fabric felt more expensive than it really is. That is a good deal in my book!

Shop Other Maxi Rompers...

I know I am a bit late to the trend, but I wanted to ask: would you wear the maxi romper trend?

xo, Abby

The Belt Trick

OUTFIT DETAILS
Dress c/o Shein
Watch: Rumbatime
Bag: Kate Spade
Sandals: Splendid
Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane

I always like to discover new ways to wear and style dresses or clothing items that I already own. Hence, I was excited to try out adding a belt to this maxi dress that I own (and already featured here). It's no question that I loved the relaxed fit of this maxi dress, causing me to dub it as the comfiest maxi I've ever owned. But I like to add a belt into the mix as well to cinch the waist and give it more shape when worn.

Dress: Shein (c/o)
Bag: Kate Spade
Sandals: Splendid
Watch: Rumbatime
Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane

To complete the look, I wore the belted dress with my wedge sandals and Kate Spade tote to create a more dressed up look. I wear this maxi dress with thong sandals and flats a lot but dressing it up would be a nice change too. For cooler months, I could also toss in a light denim jacket for layering.

Have you tried the belt trick yet?

4 Reasons This Top is a Summer Must-Have!

OUTFIT DETAILSTop c/o Yoshop
Pants from Shein
Fringe Bag c/o Twinkledeals
Earrings c/o Rosegal
Heels from Mendrez

Off shoulder has been on the top of the fashion scene for a while now. When it first made its way into the market, I couldn't help gushing about it. A year later, it is still very much visible and sought after in the fashion industry, whether you are a blogger or not. But if there is one other trend that I cannot get enough of, it's the statement sleeve trend. Specifically, I love how bell sleeves add to ANY outfit...

SHOP THIS LOOK
Top c/o Yoshop
Pants from Shein
Fringe Bag c/o Twinkledeals
Earrings c/o Rosegal
Heels from Mendrez

The triad of my favorite things to wear makes this top one of my new favorites: floral, bell sleeves and off shoulder! Yoshop easily won me over with this one! But let me tell you exactly why it's worth the investment:

1 - Classic Floral Print. If you still only wear floral in the summer or spring, you have some catching up to do. It is a classic print that can be worn any time of the year! With the classic floral print on this top, it is so easy to transition even on cooler months!

2. Comfortable Fit. While I do love off shoulder tops, I hate it when the garter around the shoulders are too tight that they slide up, causing me to constantly have to pull the top down. I haven't encountered any of these issues with this top thus far.

3 - Versatile. It is versatile, as most other floral pieces are! I dressed it up a little in this look with the heels but I can also picture myself wearing it with shorts or sandals! 

4 - Affordable! You wouldn't believe how much I got this top for! It is such a good deal considering how beautiful the print is and how comfortable it is to wear!

What is your favorite trend for summer?

xo, Abby

Quintessential Travel Style

OUTFIT DETAILS
Top c/o Chicwish (sold out)
Shorts from Shein
Sandals c/o Sammydress
Tote c/o Zaful
Watch c/o JORD

Nine times out of ten, you will find me wearing a dress. The remainder of that statistics can be divided between pants and shorts. Luckily, we do have a tropical climate that enables me to wear shorts all year round (same with dresses), so I do take full advantage of this opportunity whenever I can. In the past, I've showcased you my shorts styles and how I like to dress up my shorts outfit. But today, I am showing you how I like to wear shorts for a vacation. 

SHOP THIS LOOK

Top c/o Chicwish

Shorts from Shein

Sandals c/o Sammydress

Tote c/o Zaful

Watch c/o JORD

I've had this shorts from Shein since last summer. I've been wearing it a ton since but I haven't really blogged about it until now. But given that it reflects my choice of personal style on a day-to-day basis, I thought it deserved a spot in my blog. When paired with this sheer classic button down top from Chicwish, this combo is one of my personal favorites. I love coming up with stylish combinations and looking for chic outfit inspirations, but when you are traveling I do think all of these take a back seat to comfort. Thankfully, comfort does not have to take a back seat with this look as I can achieve that and look stylish too. And don't even get me started on these adorable fringe sandals! My husband thinks it's ridiculous and takes a lot of time to put on, but what do men know about women's fashion anyway? 

Shop white tops here...

Lace Off Shoulder Top / Boho Embroidered Top / Pleated Cold Shoulder Top / Chiffon Cami Top / Cross Wrapped Crop Top

Shop summer shorts here...

Blue Embroidered Shorts / Contemporary Denim Shorts / Bondi Beach Shorts

What is your go-to travel style?

xo, Abby

Spring Pattern: Gingham + Thursday Fashion Files Linkup

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If you're not keen on wearing florals for spring, one perennial pattern that is going to make the best alternative is gingham. It has a classic appeal that is similar to polka dots or stripes. In some regard, it can be edgy too. By now, you have probably seen gingham all over the blogosphere and on the street. I admit - I am not a fan of gingham at first. But it slowly won me over and has now been converted into a fan of its sophisticated style. To inspire you to jump in on the trend, if you haven't already, here are some pieces to inspire you:

What are your thoughts on gingham for spring? 



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Zaful Cocktail Dress

OUTFIT DETAILS
Dress (c/o) / Necklace (c/o) / Bag (c/o) / Heels / Watch (c/o)

When it comes to shopping for cocktail dresses, I prefer short dresses and those with a fit-and-flare style. They are the ones that can be easily transitioned into more casual outfits so that you can get more wear out of your cocktail dress. For special occasion wear, it is always an issue of practicality. Like most women, I would not want to invest a lot of money on a dress that I probably won't wear again (or at least not too often). 

OUTFIT DETAILS
Dress (c/o) / Necklace (c/o) / Heels / Bag (c/o) / Watch (c/o)

This is why I instantly knew that this dress was a must-have when I saw it on Zaful. The color, obviously, is a favorite of mine so it did not take more convincing on my end to get this dress. For this look, I decided to dress it up with a pair of nude ankle strap heels and statement necklace. But I also plan on wearing it with a pair of strappy flat sandals or even sneakers!

Again, Zaful exceeded my expectations and as I have a few more orders from them on the way, I can't help to get excited about them! You can take advantage of the Zaful Spring 2017 Promotion to get even better deals on already affordable pieces. You can use the discount code "ZafulChen" to get a discount when you shop!

Have you tried shopping from Zaful? Below are some other looks I've featured wearing Zaful pieces: 

Tie Dye Dress

Cold Shoulder Ruffle Dress (sold out, similar and similar)

Slit Maxi Skirt (similar)

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