Summer Fashion Basics

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Hey Guys,

Today I'm going to share my basic staples that I think every woman should have as part of their summer wardrobe. I will share links to my favorite pieces and make sure to include a few different options in each category. Keep reading to hear more!

Review: Stitch Fix Unboxing April 2019

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Hey Guys,

Today I'm going to share another Stitch Fix Unboxing. I'm super late at getting this unboxing up but I have had alot going on lately.  For those of you unfamiliar with Stitch Fix, it is a personal styling subscription service. You can learn more about Stitch Fix and see my previous fixes on my Subscriptions tab at the top of my blog. I asked my stylist Cara to send me some pieces that would transition me into the Summer. Check out my video below to see what I got in my box. If you are interested in signing up to receive your own box check out my link referral link below!

Fashion Nova Summer Fashion Haul and Try On

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I ordered a bunch of dresses and stuff for my upcoming trip to Mexico. I am going to a resort where there is a dress code at the restaurants. They aren't super strict for woman as long as you have a dress on or pants of some sort. I also wanted to grab a new bathing suit as well. I have been very frustrated with Fashion Nova and don't think I will be purchasing from them any more. I go into details about the issues I've had in my video. I also spoke with a manager via email last week and she basically never responded to my last email. I wasn't the nicest in it but I am just so fed up with their customer service and return process. I normally don't like to talk bad about companies but I have spent over a thousand dollars at Fashion Nova and rave about them all the time. I give them free advertising and I just don't feel like they don't value their customers. It really sucks because I really love their clothes and their prices are great. In the long run though, customer service is what is most important to me. Check out my video below to see what I picked up!

Fashion Haul and Try On: Express, Charlotte Russe, & Love Culture

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I recently bought a bunch of stuff from Express and wanted to share what I got. I also stopped at couple of other stores as well. My nephew Logan makes a quick appearance in the video so you get to that cutie pie!  Check out my video below to see my haul!

Cute & Trendy Rompers Under $50.00

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Now that it's June and the weather is warm in most places, I wanted to share some of my favorite rompers under $50.00. Rompers have been around for a while but I feel like they are becoming a super popular trend and staple for the summer. There are so many different styles and shapes. Some rompers are very casual and comfy for a day at the beach while others are more fancy for a night out on the town. They can be strapless, tank top, or even off the shoulder. The styles are endless. While not every romper is for every body type, there are definitely styles that flatter every body shape! You don't need to spend a lot on a romper as practically every retailer/brand carries them in the warmer months. Below I have included some of the different styles that I discussed above. There is a good mix of shapes, colors, cuts etc.

Cute and Trendy Rompers Under $50.00 by tanyal527

Favorite Dresses for Spring/Summer

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I haven't worn many dresses this spring because it hasn't been that warm. However, I usually live in them from the end of Spring through the Summer months. They are just so easy and effortless to wear. Below I have come up with of my favorite dresses for the spring/summer along with some shoppable examples of each!

Favorite Spring/Summer Dresses by tanyal527 

Maxi Dresses
Maxi dress have to be my favorite of all! They are easy to dress up or down and I don't have to worry about the length of them being an issue at work. They are so comfortable and I love how they fit my body. I think any woman can rock a maxi. Its just finding the right style to flatter your body. I own a TON of maxi dresses but plan to buy more for this year. I have started posting some of my older ones on Poshmark so that I don't feel guilty buying more lol

Tee Shirt Dresses
I may be making up the name of these but they are basically shorter dresses that are made out of tee shirt material. They are casual dresses that look like long shirts or have a casual look of a tee shirt. I have seen these dresses all over the place and think they are pretty popular this season. I don't own any but plan to pick a couple up. These dresses are on the shorter side so people with large booties like myself need to be careful with the length. That being said, they are super cute and are perfect for a lunch date or afternoon shopping.

Blouse Dresses
This is another name that I'm not quite sure that I got right. The dresses that I am trying to describe take inspiration from blouses. They usually have pockets on the front and some have 3/4 length tab sleeves. Another trend that I am seeing with these type of dresses are lace front tops like we have seen with blouses in the colder months. I have seen both fitted and loose blouse dresses and this this is a great style for all shapes and sizes.

Skater/Fit and Flare Dresses
While I don't love skater dresses on me, I do love the style. For some reason,  flowy girly clothing feels weird on me. I like clothing either super tight and sexy or loose/baggy. I think skater dresses are super cute in general though and think they are perfect for the summer and spring months. Especially the tank top/spaghetti strap style dresses. I think the slinky almost cami like dresses are adorable. I have also seen alot with criss cross tops which is wicked cute!

What are your favorite style dresses for spring? Post your comments below!

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eShakti: New Website Features and Offerings

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I wanted to share some exciting for with you from eShakti. For those of you unfamiliar with eShakti, you can check out my first post HERE.

eShakti has recently launched new clothing lines and categories. They have created lines such as Contemporary and Bohemian and introduced products in new categories like Jumpsuits, Pants, and Shorts.  They have also made changes to the look and feel of their website. 

What's in My Closet?: Summer Edition Part 3

Hi Ladies!

Welcome to my newest edition of What's in my Closet? . I think this may be my last edition for my summer series. I don't want to play it out too much. I hope that you enjoy these posts as much as I do.  As I have mentioned in previous editions, these are all items from my own closet. It is sometimes hard to find readers the exact pieces since they aren't always brand new clothing/accessories. I have had some of these items for several years. If you want to know any more info on specific pieces, let me know below and I will be sure to help you if I can. 

TOP: Racerback Tank

SKIRT: Aztec Sequin Mini Skirt

SHOES: Chinese Slippers $4.99 at Amazon.com

SHOES: Nude Flats

NECKLACE: Graduated Spike Necklace $29.9o at Express

NECKLACE: Short Necklace $9.95 at H&M

TOP: Unisex Striped Tank $24.00 at American Apparel

SHORTS: Highwaisted Denim Shorts

SHOES: Steve Madden Heaven Leather Ballet Flat $39.95 at DSW

NECKLACE: Statement Necklace

TOP: Sheer Pattern Top

Tank: Basic Cami

SHORTS: Denim Fringe Shorts

SHOES: Chinese Slippers $4.99 at Amazon.com

SHOES: Studded Flats

NECKLACE: Tribal Spike Necklace

TOP: Silky Blouse

PANTS: White Skinny Jeans

NECKLACE: Bubble Necklace

EARRINGS: Gold Layered Hoops $2.99 at Forever21 

SHOES: Chinese Slippers $4.99 at Amazon.com

SHOES: Studded Flats

TOP: Racerback Tank Top

SKIRT: Tribal Print Maxi Skirt

NECKLACE: Graduated Spike Necklace $29.9o at Express

SHOES: Chinese Slippers $4.99 at Amazon.com

I hope that you enjoyed this edition of What's in My Closet? !

What are your favorite looks from above? What have been your favorite pieces to wear this summer? Post your comments below!

-Tanya xoxo

What's in My Closet?: Summer Edition Part 2

Hi Ladies,

Here is my latest edition of What's in my Closet?: Summer Edition. I first started this series to add another fashion series to my blog. I also wanted to share my style with my readers and show them where you could get similar items. What I didn't realize was that it would also make me go through my clothes and rediscover items that I forgot about. It has also made finding outfits to wear much easier. I can just go to my posts and checkout the outfits that I have created. You can check out my previous editions on the What's in My Closet tab on my homepage.

TOP: Striped Anchor Top

SHORTS: AE Denim Boy Midi $25.00 at American Eagle

EARRINGS: Gold Layered Hoops $2.99 at Forever21 

SHOES: Bongo Women's Bayside Navy Boat Shoe

Summer Fashion Trends

Hi Ladies!
Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite summer fashion trends. There are so many great new styles out there but below are the trends that I am loving the most right now.

Maxi Dresses and Skirts
I was never really a "dress" type of girl until last summer. I always felt like I had to be so careful in dresses since most of the ones I wore were on the short side. Last summer I got into wearing maxi dresses and skirts. This summer I will be wearing them even more! Maxi skirts and dresses are HUGE right now. I think that they are a repeating trend for the spring/summer because of their flowy fabric, ease, and comfort! I have been pairing my skirts and dresses with a jean vest and have been loving the look!

Water Color Maxi Skirt $18.95

Mossimo Supply Co Junior's Fold Over Maxi Skirt $17.99 at Target