Sensible Stylista

Trend Report: Platform Sandals

Every girl loves to wear heels, and adding even just a few extra inches can transform an outfit from blah to glam. However, high heels are insanely hard to walk in; nobody wants to walk through the city in them or stumble all over themselves at the beach. Luckily, there's a new way to get those few extra inches while still maintaining your ability walk: platform shoes!
This winter, we saw a ton of them; creepers were all the rage, ankle boots grew higher, and people were sporting sneaker wedges everywhere! That trend's translating into summer wear beautifully with platform sandals. Everywhere from Target to Miu Miu is coming up with new designs. There are so many different ways to wear this trend as you can see from above. Tan and cork platforms look amazing with funky outfits whereas black creepers complement grungier outfits perfectly. White strappy platforms look super cute with girly ensembles, but they're casual enough to go with an everyday leggings-sweatshirt combo.

Here are some fab platform options for you guys to browse:

Let us know how you wear this look! Post a picture of you in your platform boots on Instagram with the hashtag #sensiblestylista so we can check it out and possibly feature you!


Written by Zoe Luiz

Through the Night

Stoked to share my last shoot with Ryan Chua with you guys on Sensible Stylista.  We shot these pics before getting amazing smoothies at LA Juice.  Ryan described them as "life-changing" so my expectations were high.  Needless to say, I wasn't disappointed.  I ordered the Berry Banana Protein shake, and it was ridiculously tasty.  The bottles were really cute, too!  I wish there was a juice joints like this in Baltimore.  I'll have to explore and find a place.  Although I've lived in B-more for a long time, I never really explored the area.  I'll def. have to change that this year!
Anywho, I styled a chic, neutral look for you guys today.  I centered my look around my new lace skirt from Forever 21.  I saw it and tried it on immediately!  The lace was calling out to me, ha!  You guys know I'm a sucker for all things girly.  I paired the piece with a cropped knit from Banana!  I picked it up at a factory outlet a while back for $6.  Yeah, I love blowout sales, ha.  I wanted to keep things classy so I carried my faux-leather crossbody courtesy of Amiclubwear to match.  
I accessorized with bold sunnies because I wanted to make a statement with them!  These babies are a must-have IMO.  Make sure you guys shop Freyrs' selection STAT!  They have the BEST designs, and you won't find better prices anywhere.
Love, love, LOVE my new Ann Taylor shoes!  They're so cute, and they elongate my legs like whoa.   Nude heels are bomb because they make your stems look hella long.  Man, I wish I had a  product link for you guys.  Since I don't though, here are other cute shoe options for y'all..
Shoes:  Ann Taylor (copped on sale for $35)
Bag:  c/o AMICLUBWEAR
Skirt:  Forever 21
Sunnies:  c/o Freyrs

An International Giveaway with Sterling Forever: Win a $100 Gift Card

YAY!  It's time for free swag again on SS.  I've partnered up with Sterling Forever today to bring y'all a BAMF international giveaway! One lucky winner will score a $100 gift card.  As always, rules are simple!  There's only ONE mandatory rule - follow Sterling Forever on Instagram.  There are also a ton of bonus entries so make sure y'all take advantage.  This giveaway ends on August 7th.  Good luck, everyone!