Almost Famous

When I shop for myself I fall in love with the pieces I find...become obsessed even.  But I'm not made of money...and I'm not to "that level" where Brands are throwing clothes my way all the time so I have rules...

1. If I can stand to look at it for two weeks straight...and I still have to have it...I'll buy it.

2. If I can't think of a place I can wear it to...but I just love it...I'll just pass.  Nothing is more torturous than owning something you'll never wear!

3. Lastly...if I'm in love...and I mean over the moon about it...and I think it could sell out...I'm going to buy it...no regrets!

Jacket-Simply Be/Top-ASOS Curve/Jeans-Torrid/Shoes-Jeffrey Campbell

I had to have this shirt...Almost Famous...if you know me you know why I have to have it and it has nothing to do with the movie.  As for the jacket....that was one of those Over The Moon pieces.  The jeans were a no-brainer...they fit like a dream!  And these shoes...well it took me weeks to find them online in my size so I didn't hesitate to buy them and I'm so glad I did.

As for outfit planning this is what I wore when Chastity of Garner Style came to meet me for lunch.  To me...she's famous so that makes me almost famous!  

Thanks for coming to have lunch with all of us Chastity...and thank you for taking these pictures...you've got skills girl!

Get Away

Our yearly vacation is fast approaching...and I can't wait to get away and have some fun. 

But what's a little fun if it isn't fancy!?!  Be sure to follow me for fun trip updates and early outfit posts before they're posted here!

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Sneak peek...here's a few things I can't wait to break out while in MAUI!!!

Retro Chic Tankini
City Chic USA

Features removable straps!

White Coral Yellow Floral Strapless Dress
Online Exclusive from Torrid

Last year I got a few tankinis from City Chic USA and loved them...lucky for me the black bottoms I bought last year will work out perfectly for my new tankini top!  I was also on the hunt for a bunch of fun dresses to wear this year...this easy, cute and comfortable online exclusive from Torrid is going to be great to pop on over my suit for lunch and shopping after hitting the beach!

Hope you'll follow me on my journey!

XO,

Lanaé

I Need Your Help...

Torrid brought back their Halloween Costumes this year...the only issue...you can only get them online and all returns must be mailed back.  This means shipping fees...the thing I find most annoying about online shopping.  

So, I need your help...I've selected my top favorites...but I just can't decide.  That's where you come in...I thought my readers could help me pick!  Just leave your comments below and tell me which one I should buy!

Pick One: Captain Swashbuckler

Pick Two: Thief Of Hearts

Pick Three: Top Gun Flight

Pick Four: Skull & Roses

There are many more costumes available online HERE so be sure to check those out...and if you think I'm leaving out an option from the vote be sure to suggest something! 

I can't wait to see what you guys pick!

XO,

Lanaé

Here's the skinny!

Sometimes it's who you know...and I know some amazing people!  I was lucky enough to be able to get together with the team at Torrid HQ again recently...I wasn't in the building more than a few minutes and they had a new bra for me to wear test and minutes later their latest rinse jegging too!  SCORE!  

I popped behind a screen to try on the new jeans...everyone wanted to know what I though right away...and to be honest I wanted to know how they fit as well. Um...amazing!  I'm pretty sure I said they felt like how I imagine pajama jeans should feel but way cuter...and don't judge me...but I wore them for a week straight after that. I only switched things up to wash them!  I keep getting complements on how flattering they are and I have to say I feel slimmer in them...so you can see why I wouldn't want to take them off!  

Skeptical?  My thoughts are my own...I was honest with the Team at Torrid...I only wear what I like and if I find issues with something I'll say so! 

Sunglasses-Toms/Purse-Cambridge Satchel Company/Tank Top-Torrid/
Jeans- c/o Torrid/Shoes-Jeffrey Campbell

I totally tried to do a hair flip to look like the girl in the wall art...fail!  But I had fun doing it!  

Leave your questions and comments below...and happy shopping!

XO,
Lanaé

Oh Canada

Hey Canada!

Sorry for the late heads up...but if you didn't notice your Old Navy website just got a new addition...as of August 15th you now have Women's Plus online!  I've been shopping their site for years now...so as an old pro let me show you the ropes.

As an Old Navy shopper the things I love about their online shopping experience:
1. Free shipping when you spend $50.
2. Returns are and exchanges for Women's Plus are free by mail both ways...sorry ladies...no in store returns.
3. They offer a great selection of fashion and basic pieces ranging from size 16-30.

Sequin Chiffon Tank

The Rockstar Printed Jean

I'm in LOVE with this sequin chiffon tank and these printed jeans...but other favorites include their yoga jacket, compression pants, compression capris and sports bra...their active wear is AMAZING!  I'm always checking new arrivals for their great fashion tops...and they always have something new each season with their Rockstar Jeans.  Don't even get me started on their pajamas...I have a collection...super cute and comfortable!

More to come though so be sure to check back for the inside scoop!  Leave your comments and questions below...I'd love to hear from my neighbors to the North on what you think!?!

XO,
Lanaé

Good Carma

I've been lusting after pieces from Carmakoma for who knows how long, but along with higher retail there was also the high cost of shipping so I've never completed the checkout process.  As an active online shopper I HATE paying for shipping...I will try anything I can to keep from paying for it...but now I don't have to worry about that...because ASOS Curve just started selling select pieces from Carmakoma!!!

I know...totally exciting right!?!

Clockwise from the top: Carmakoma Jumpsuit $229.10/Carmakoma Tailored Jogger $161.22/
Carmakoma Quilted Leather Look Sleeve Bomber $303.76/Carmakoma Lace And Mesh Body $101.82

Of all of the pieces above I have to say I'm obsessed with the Tailored Jogger...it's not a bad price to pay for a great pair of black pants that can be worn multiple ways...and something tells me they'll get many complements.  

What do you think...anything you love?  Have you heard of Carmakoma?  Ever made a purchase from Carmakoma?  Or were you like me...always looking and unable to get over the shipping costs?  Leave your comments below!

XO,
Lanaé

On the Path of Destruction

I've been on, what seems like a life journey at this point, for destructed denim...that I would actually wear.

After attending the Torrid Bloggers event in March I found these lovelies...and don't get me wrong they were exactly what I was looking for...but with wear the hole by the horizontal arrow grew and grew...and the hole with the vertical arrow tore to the north getting dangerously close to the hole that was already growing!  

I'm lucky enough, well to not only have a job, but to have one that I can wear denim to...daily...even with holes!  That said, once my holes above started to grow a bit I no longer felt it was professional to be wearing these to work.  So I was super excited to see that Torrid has come out with the best possible option for me...

Ripped & Repaired Sophia Skinny Jeans
$64.50
Available Here

With only one hole actually exposed to flesh...at the knee (perfect placement)...these jeans still allow me to participate in the destructed denim trend while looking way more professional!  I know you might scoff at the statement of destructed denim being professional...but I work in the fashion industry so totally professional!

Let me know if you're on the hunt for anything...leave your comments below...I can help!

XO,

Lanaé