Sensible Stylista

Find of the Day: For Lovers of Gingham

Friday, May 19, 2017

Um, styling the cutest summer dress ever today on SS! I discovered this adorable number online at ASOS and just had to have it - I'm not gonna lie, it was pretty much love at first sight. I'm a fan of all things girly so this find was a total must-have. It also didn't hurt that it was on sale for $34 (originally $53). Made of 100% polyester, this piece features a cold-shoulder neckline, a keyhole front, and to-die-for-cute bow detailing on the sleeves. As a plus, the silhouette's super relaxed so you won't overheat during the summer. Click here to purchase!

For my latest OOTD, I wore my new mini with embellished Badgley Mischka sandals and an ivory crossbody bag to match - there's a lot going on with my dress so I didn't want to risk over-accessorizing so I skipped jewelry altogether today. For those of you wondering, I got these shoes WAY back in the day so unfortunately, I can't link you to these, but I'll make sure to post other lustworthy styles below.

As promised, all under $75:

A closer look at my Drew! If you want to see my designer bag collection in its entirety, click here. I blogged about it all a while back, BUT I actually need to update the post since I bought a few pieces since then, haha. Who here's a bag fiend as well? If you are, comment below with your fave designer. Mine's probably Chanel and YSL!

Dress: ASOS ($34) || Bag: Chloe || Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Photos shot by blogger bestie, La Belle Mel.

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How I got a $100 Maxi for $14, ha!

Thursday, May 18, 2017

You guys have no idea how much I miss Phoenix - read my travel recap here if you missed it. I had an incredible time exploring with my girlfriends so I definitely want to go back - maybe next time I'll take my family? I really want to visit the Grand Canyon again - it was a life-changing experience for me, like I actually teared up when I saw it. The view was so unbelievably breathtaking, and it helped me realize how "small" everything was - it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind, but in the grand scheme of things, it's all trivial.

In fact, I actually reached an important epiphany there: the quality of your life depends on your attitude. I know that's kind of cheesy, but I truly believe in the aforementioned statement. I always try to take obstacles and view them as challenges instead of obstructions. And if I ever feel depressed - and let's be real, all of us do at some point - I let myself wallow for a bit before getting right back up. How do you guys deal with failure? Are there inspiring quotes that help motivate YOU in your daily life? If yes, def. let me know by commenting below!

Anywho, let's get back to today's OOTD! Diana, Mel and I visited the Desert Botanical Gardens on our last day in PHX, and we were determined to find the biggest cactus there. There ended up being a ton of giant cacti so we just picked one and shot our looks there, ha. I'm wearing a fab dress from Saks Off 5th! It was $100+, but I actually got it for $14. It was on sale + the dress was damaged - the overlay had a tear - so they gave me an additional discount. I accessorized with a fabulous cuff + earrings from Jwholesale and threw on comfortable walking shoes (from Cat Footwear) to finish off my look. I brought a cardi with me just in case - AZ mornings can get chilly so keep light outerwear on hand!

Other summery maxi dresses (all under $50):

Dress: Saks Off 5th ($14) || Shoes: Cat Footwear || Cardigan: Kohl's || Jewelry: J Wholesale

Photos shot by the amazing La Belle Mel.

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Captain of Harbor Style Competition

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Alright guys, I'm super excited to partner up with National Harbor for my latest on SS. I've curated two looks - one daytime + one date night ensemble - featuring pieces from participating stores in the hopes of winning their Captain of Harbor Style competition. The contest will go live on their facebook page next week so make sure y'all go and vote for me!

Look #1

I'm basically a professional dress collector so when I spotted this adorable LWD at Pinktini, I knew I had to have it. You can't see the back detailing here, but it's ridonkulously cute! It's open with ruffles, which is all sorts of awesome - I took a shot of it below so make sure you scroll down. I paired the piece with an embellished denim jacket from South Moon Under to elevate my look and threw on neutral wedges to elongate my legs! To finish things off, I accessorized with a dainty drop necklace and grabbed tortoise sunnies before running out the door.

Most everything I'm wearing in look #1's from Pinktini, a fabulous boutique in the National Harbor. If you haven't been there yet, you seriously need to go STAT! They have an amazing collection, and Danna, the gorgeous owner, couldn't be sweeter. On a random note, we got to talking and found out that we went to the SAME high school in Pittsburgh (!!!!) Isn't that crazy? SUCH a small world. Anywho, I can't wait to go back and browse more - I'm going to be a regular for sure!

I TOLD you the back was cute!

Dress: Pinktini || Jacket: South Moon Under || Shoes: Pinktini || Necklace: Pinktini || Sunnies: Pinktini

Look #2

Andddd my date night look's pretty much all from Pinktini as well, ha. I'm completely and utterly obsessed with bow everything so when I spotted this tunic, it was a done deal. FYI, the piece is actually a top, but I'm wearing it as a mini-dress because it works! However, if this is too much skin for you, just throw on black tights or leggings and you'll be good to go. Also, remember to keep a stylish light jacket handy for chilly nights. Pinktini has a ton of fabulous outerwear so you'll have plenty of options to choose from.

Both my shoes & earrings are from Charming Charlie! It was my first time shopping there in person, but I have a feeling I'll be back soon. I was super impressed with their store layout - everything was organized down to a tee, and I loved that it was all color-coded. Definitely hit them up if you're looking for cute but affordable accessories - they have a huge collection so I can pretty much guarantee you'll find something you adore!