Comfortable Casual

For the longest time I struggled with putting together looks that were both comfortable and casual...it seems like it would be an easy task really...but for me it always came down to the shoes.

Comfortable shoes...not always so cute!  At any rate...I'm now more than comfortable building outfits I love to wear and feel comfortable rocking all day long...could have something to do with my growing shoe collection!  

Military Shirt-Simply Be/Sweatshirt-Forever21+/Jeans-Torrid/Shoes-Eastland

What are your outfitting obstacles?  Let me know by leaving your comments below...I'd love to help!

XO,
Lanaé

Resolution

So I'm anti resolutions usually...people don't keep them...they are usually pretty crazy...and I don't agree with them being set once a year, if you want to change something just do it.  

That said, my friend and blogger of The Curvy Fashionista Marie Leggette posted the video below to her facebook page recently asking "Are you guilty of this?" and I had to say yes.

I'm guilty of "Fat Talking"...I figure people are already thinking these things about me so if I say them jokingly I'm in control...but it's sad.  I want to be a mother...like yesterday...and I wouldn't want to pass "Fat Talk" on to my children.  And honestly, "Fat Talking" about myself doesn't do any good...so...I'm going to do two things.  I'm going to make a New Years Resolution but I'm starting it now!  It's going to be hard, all habits are hard to break...but this is a habit that needs breaking.

I'd love to hear your thoughts...post your comments below!

XO,
Lanaé

Follow Me

Hey readers!

I hope you'll follow me on all of my social media outlets!

instagram: @polishedplus 
twitter: @MrsRoxas
facebook: Polished Plus

You can also follow me on pinterest, polyvore and bloglovin'!  

And don't forget to leave comments at the bottom of each blog post...and on my facebook fan page too.  I want to hear from you!

XO,
Lanaé

Warm Wednesdays

So excited to be the first winner of the Simply Be USA #WarmWendesdays contest on twitter!  

I honestly love Simply Be...and not for a minute did I think I would win...but I figured you can't win if you don't play.  Big Thank You to the team that made this happen!

Simply Be Belted Cape Coat
$130

If you're scratching your head wondering what the heck I'm talking about...here's the scoop:

You can win your favorite outerwear piece from www.SimplyBe.com.  I tweeted out the link to the Belted Cape Coat above...and now it's mine!

1. Follow @SimplyBeUSA on twitter
2. Tweet out the link of your favorite outerwear piece found on www.SimplyBe.com and use the hashtag #WarmWednesdays to tag Simply Be

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!

XO,
Lanaé 

ModCloth: Uniquely You Challenge

Just last week I received an email from ModCloth's Lead Stylist Amy about their weekly Polyvore Challenge, Uniquely You.  

My mission: Amy sends an item and I build a complete look incorporating said item...post it to my blog and that's that!  Oh, and there is a contest...the winning outfit gets featured on ModCloth's Polyvore page.  

Allow me to breakdown my selections.

Featured Style: When the Night Comes Dress in Nior by BB Dakota Available Here

Earrings: Dramatic Style Earrings Available Here

Coat: Press Preview Coat Available Here

Bag: Cambridge Satchel Upwardly Mobile Satchel Available Here

Shoes: Waltz With Me Heel Available Here

Shapewear: Smooth Your Soul Contouring Shorts Available Here

It wasn't much of a challenge to complete this outfit...you can't really go wrong with an LBD...but I'll explain why I chose what I chose.    

I wanted to keep it simple and elegant, the earrings are beautiful but they don't compete for attention with the dress.  

The coat  however is a statement piece...and here's why...I find that often during the Fall and Winter Season I end up at an event that I don't want to remove my coat at because it's just too cold.  I hate getting dolled up only to have my outfit hidden by my outerwear...it's like doing a slammin job on your eye makeup and you're stuck wearing sunglasses the whole day!  

The bag is simple yet versitle, it can be worn day to night...I'm a proud owner of a Cambridge Satchel bag and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.  

The shoes are classic and versitle as well, I'm a big fan of buying something that you can wear more than once.  

Lastly, the shapewear...not for the purpose of slimming and smoothing but in the interest of protecting myself from chafing...if I'm not wearing pants, tights or leggings I need these puppies in my aresenal! 

I hope you like what I've put together...let me know what you think...leave your comments below!

Happy Shopping!

  

Exclusives

Online only exclusives that is!  

This post is a PSA for online shopping.  On a daily basis I hear people gripe about shopping for clothes online...something along the lines of "I just can't, I need to try it on first.".  Well, I'll tell you why you should be shopping online...maybe I can change your mind!

1. Retailers have product online that is only available...you guessed it ONLINE!  
2. Some retailers are online only...if their shipping and return policy doesn't totally suck what do you have to lose?!
3. Ever go to a store and everything you like is gone in your size (story of my life)?  You could have shopped online!

Dress-Torrid Online Exclusive/Shoes-Reef

I got this dress online at Torrid...it was an online exclusive and I'm so glad I bought it. The dress I had planned to wear to our Luau in Maui wasn't working out minutes before we needed to head out the door, so I opted for this one!  I had originally intended for this dress to be my casual shopping dress that I could pop on over my tankini...but I'm glad it got its own time to shine!  As for me taking these pictures after eating a five course meal with an open bar...maybe not my best idea yet...but I was on vacation!

I shop almost exclusively online...if I don't know what size I am I order what I think and then one size up as well and return what doesn't work.  I read about the shipping and return policy and make sure I'm not going to lose money if I don't like the product.  Lastly I read both the product copy and customer reviews...it's important to know everything you can about the fabric, the cut and the fit of the product as well as garment care.  

Hope this helps!  Happy Shopping!

An Inside Look

Sometimes it's who you know...and now that I'm "IN" with the team at Torrid Headquarters...so are you!  

As you can see from the date of my visitors badge I've been slacking on getting this post up.  Most of this "sneak peek" is now available in stores or online to shop...but I can tell you what I loved and why!

Jeweled tones are a focus at Torrid this Holiday...just because Spring and summer are over doesn't mean we have to trade the light and bright for dark and dull...I'm loving this floral printed blazer below.  If you're not a blazer kind of girl you can get this same print in a great woven top as well!

Fur Trimmed Parka at Left Here
Floral Blazer Here

After my first visit to Torrid HQ in March this year I feel in love with their sheer woven tops.  Torrid continues to kill it in that department including this amazing top below featuring a lace back...click through to the link for an even better image of it online!

Available Now Here

I'm always looking for something cute and casual to wear while I'm running around doing errands or taking my dog to the dog park...I love this heart sweatshirt with rhinestones.  It's casual but still has a bit of sparkle so you don't feel...for lack of a better word...meh.  

Rhinestone Hearts Sweatshirt Here

If' you aren't one of those dressy dressy girls...be sure to pick up this amazing jacket for those holiday parties and shopping trips with the girls.  You can make a statement by popping this over your rinsed jeggings and a simple top!

Leopard Faux Fur Coat Here

Just because you're out pounding the pavement hunting down the perfect holiday gifts doesn't mean your shoes shouldn't look amazing.  Get around in these amazing boots and booties!

Studded Strappy Booties Here
Studded Fold-Over Boot Available Here

Peep Toe Studded Bootie Here

If you don't live in a super cold climate this jacket will get you through Fall and Winter in style...ether way it's an addition that you wont regret adding to your wardrobe.  

Fur Trimmed Parka Here
Floral Top Here

The Fall/Holiday season always kicks the night life activities into high gear...look for outfits like this and more from Torrid...super sexy!

Top Available Now Here
Belt Available Now Here

Not the greatest shots...but I fell in love with these Polka Dot Pixie Pants...great for a classic look!

Polka Dot Pixie Pants Here

I've also become obsessed with Torrid jeans...I have more than 9 pairs to date...I had zero at the beginning of this year!  I love love love the plum colored jeggings to the left of the spiked shoulder sweater...wouldn't they be perfection together simple black ballet flats...or a great black heel?!

Studded Shoulder Sweater Here
Jeggings Here

Everyone needs something casual...bring back the grunge with this flannel button-up but by adding this embellished t-shirt you fancy it up just enough to say I'm comfortable but I can be cute too!

Available Now Here

See what I'm saying with the amazing sheer tops...below I'm loving the leopard print in green and the velvet burnout high-low tank in black...amazing!

Leopard Print Chiffon Top Here

The minute I saw this on the rack I pulled it out...I'm totally in love with this sweater...and I'm not a sweater girl...at all!  Added bonus to the cuteness...it's super soft too!

Available Now Here

Seriously these wedges are everything...perfect with jeans, a skirt or a dress...get them before they're gone!

Zip-Up Wedge Bootie Here

Had to give you that blazer one more time...I just love it!

Floral Blazer Here

Let me know if you have any questions for me...or for the Team at Torrid by posting your comments below!

Now get shopping!