CHIC IN CHICWISH: Green Circle Skirt

Striped Blouse: H&M - Similar Here & Here - $44   //   Green A-Line Midi Skirt: Chicwish - Same Here - $30   //   Pink Clutch: Old - Similar Here - $30   //   

Brown Heels: Kohls - Similar Here - $49   //   Necklace: Gifted - Similar Here - $30 

Happy Thursday!

I have been waiting to get do this review for almost 3 weeks, but excited that it's finally here! 

A little ways back, I placed an order at Chicwish.com. I'd heard a lot of good things and thought i'd give it a try for myself. Overall the selection and price are outstanding and I was impressed from the get-go.

Generally, I only like to shop online from places that I can return in person - but this was an exception. Chicwish has two things that I do not prefer. One is the return policy. They will take returns but you have to ship it back to them and that is always a hassle. The second thing is that since the pieces come straight from China, it takes about 2-3 weeks to arrive. Generally, i'm a patient person but it seems like when you are waiting for something to arrive you have wanted to wear 4 times already and it "would have been perfect last weekend."

Overall, I had a good experience and will shop from there again. I wouldn't make a recommendation on this blog unless it was my honest opinion. I love this skirt and will certainly be placing another order soon. 

Hang in there, it's almost Friday!

DITCH THE BLACK - Part 1

Happy Friday Lovelies!

Today I wanted to start an original series called "Ditch The Black" and share different ways that I like to replace the black in my wardrobe with other colors to jazz up an outfit. Black is one of my absolute favorite colors, but I find that we tend to mix and match the color with just about anything as a filler, instead of using the color distinctively. We have got to end this, black is safe, but safe is boring.

Replacing a sharp black color with a navy or grey can give an ordinary outfit an extraordinary look. For my first example, I picked a casual green blouse. How would you wear this blouse? The easy out would be pairing the blouse with black pants and black heels. Right? Well, you could....OR you could replace the dull black pants with a subtle navy pant instead. Simple enough. That was step one.

Step two is adding accessories. Let's start at the bottom. We can replace the tedious black heel with a fun printed heel! Everyone should have one versatile printed shoe in their closet. It can be a leopard print, cheetah, floral design, your choice. Something printed always add a pop to an otherwise monochromatic outfit. I chose leopard for this example, because I have a pair in my closet. Lastly, add in a fun gold statement necklace to the ensemble and you just took your boring outfit to breathtaking. Voila! 

Tune in next week for Part 2 of my "Ditch The Black" series. Have a great weekend! Check in tomorrow to see if you were the winner of my Petits-Tresors giveaway!
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SHOP THE POST

COLOR BLOCKING - 30X30 - Day 16

Mustard Skirt: H&M - Similar Here -  $28   //  Brown Heels: Guess - Similar Here - $43   //   

Chambray Shirt: GAP - Similar Here - $60   //   Nike Fuelband Rose Gold - Same Here - $169

Happy Monday! I've been saving this outfit for a while now, because I just love the look of yellow and blue together! I topped this look off with a berry lip stain, platform brown heel, and teased high ponytail. 

Just wanted to say a quick thank you for the sweet comments about the Proposal Story that I shared last night. I've been hesitant with sharing personal stories on this style blog, but I am looking forward to sharing more of myself with my readers.

Have an incredible week!

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