Sensible Stylista

The Ruffle Mini-Dress

The weather's been straight up cray in Pittsburgh as of late.  It's so freakin' hot here - I seriously feel like my face is melting off.  To battle the heat, I wore a cute mini-dress. This adorable ruffled number is available online HERE for purchase at ASOS.  It's perfect for summer because it's super lightweight.
The dress itself is hella fashionable.  The tie front detailing's on point, and the layered skirt's effortlessly stylish.  The piece cinches my waist, creating the illusion of an hourglass figure.  I'm wearing a size S, but in retrospect, an XS might've worked better for me.  I tend to size up a lot of the time because I prefer looser fits!  What can I say? I value comfort over all.
NOTE: This skirt has quite a bit of volume so keep that in mind when purchasing it. Good news though, ASOS has an amazing (FREE!!!!) return policy so you don't have to worry at all.
Shoes: AMICLUBWEAR || Dress:  ASOS || Bag:  Urban Originals

SS Loves Marissa Webb

Oh how I love TJ Maxx Runway!  They seriously have the most incredible stuff there.  I found this fabulous vest hanging on one of their sale racks, and I pretty much bought it immediately.  This gem's a Marissa Webb design. For those of you who don't know her, she's Banana Republic's creative advisor.  She was their creative director + executive vice president for a year and a half, but she decided to take on a less time-consuming role for her own label!  BR still consults her, but she no longer designs for them.  

I feel like people have mixed feelings about her work.  Some (like me) adore her, but many find her designs to be "too trendy." What do you guys think? Should BR push its limits and be fashion forward or go back to its roots and stick to classic designs? Make sure to leave me a comment below with your thoughts.
Now, back to today's OOTD.  I styled my new vest with a faux-leather skirt and a solid gray tank.  I accessorized with a fierce statement necklace and threw on killer heels to up my style game.  To finish off my look, I carried a quilted crossbody bag and applied a bright lippy for a pop of color.  For those of you wondering, my shoes are from Charles Jourdan, and my bag's from Bag Inc.  The latter's a fabulous look for less! Doesn't it look just like Chanel's jumbo classic? Minus the iconic logo of course.  Love this OOTD? Shop it here!
Last but not least, here's a flat lay of my latest Bobbi Brown haul.  I used their lipstick (in atomic orange), illuminating powder, and brow pencil for today's FOTD aka face-of-the-day.  I'll be wearing the other colors very soon so make sure you keep an eye out!  For all of my readers, take a 15% off these summer makeup essentials using my Bobbi Brown coupon today or them right here!
Lippies from left to right:  Atomic Orange, Pale Coral, Sweet Apricot, and Mod.
Swatches from left to right:  Mod, Sweet Apricot, Pale Coral, and Atomic Orange.
A closer look at my illuminating powder + brow pencil - both are incredibly subtle.  Use the powder as a highlighter on both your face and neck and build your brows with the pencil pictured above.  You won't overdo it so don't worry!

This post is in collaboration with Bobbi Brown, Karmaloop and Stylinity.


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Find of the Day: My Dream LBD

I'm beyond excited to tell you guys about my latest find!  I bought this dress online last week at Last Call Neiman Marcus for $67 (originally $168).  They were having a huge sale so I took advantage and bought 10 different things.  Yeah, I know, I kind of have an online shopping problem, BUT I'm returning 9/10 because of fit, fabric and all that good stuff.  There were definitely a lot of duds, but in the process, I found my dream LBD so it was all worth it.  

This stunning piece is seriously everything.  Way to go, Catherine Malandrino!  You totally killed it with this one. This dress seriously flatters every possible shape and size - think sisterhood of the traveling LBD. Featuring cold-shoulder (aka shoulder cut-outs) short sleeves, a subtly sexy v-neckline, and a twisted bodice with a cascading ruffle.  You'll be breaking necks left and right!  
I bought a size 2, and it couldn't fit me better.  The twisted bodice really flatters - it makes my waist look super tiny, and the best part? It's ridiculously comfortable, like I could wear it at home to binge-watch Netflix with my dog while shoveling chinese delivery down my throat. Perfect for all occasions, this dress is a serious must-have.  

Now, the price went up to $75, but even so, it's worth every cent.  You can wear it out to an event, date night, work - basically, wherever you want.  Do yourself a favor and cop this while you can - click HERE to purchase!  Oh, and you're welcome in advance.