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

Get In Where You Fit In

I've said it before...women's plus active wear is hard to come by...so when Jeana Moriarty, the woman behind The Eleana Collection reached out to me to help spread the word about her active apparel and the upcoming launch of her website I knew I wanted to help!  

A personal trainer, Jeana Moriarty's clients were complaining about the lack of options in fitness apparel for women with curves.  "Our goal was to not only provide these options, but to also provide apparel that could be worn beyond the gym.  Our coordinating jackets were designed to be worn after the workout to run errands, etc.  We have found that many of our clients love these clothes for traveling and shopping as much as they do for working out.  Like the famous, lulu lemon line, our clients want clothes that can be worn for everyday life as well.  Lulu goes up to a size 12, but they went on record to say that "It's too expensive to make larger clothes for women that are not active."  We want to prove that just because you are not a size 2, does Not mean you are not active!  The media, with the help of photo shop has given women unrealistic views of what real women look like.  We hope to build women Up not tear down their self esteem and confidence.  Our logo "love being a woman" came about because we want to encourage woman to love themselves wherever they may be on their wellness journey."  

Jeana goes on to tell me that "Every woman should have her "go to" motivating outfit.  The one she puts on and makes her feel like she can "get it done".  Whatever that "it" is. Not every woman will agree, but as a trainer I have witnessed my clients having a much better attitude about themselves and their abilities when they feel they look cute in their attire.  An over sized T-shirt and sloppy sweats may be fine for some, but my experience is when you look put together, you feel more able to accomplish your goals."  

A few pieces from their current line...

I love every bit of it...how could I not show my support!?! 

See something you like?  Leave a comment below with your email and I'll send you a discount code for your first purchase.   

What can you expect?  Launch date is set for July 24th. Clothing is made of high grade supplex and dry fit.  Pants are made with a 4'' waistband with power mesh inside to help hold things in place with a comfortable compression fit and they offer 3 different inseam lengths.  Oh, and free shipping for all purchases over $100!  

XO,
Lanaé

I See London I See France...

Check out my favorite underpants!

Orange & Pink Lace Trim
Cheeky Shorts
Here

Black & Fuchsia Floral
Cheeky Shorts
Here

Day Of The Dead Skull Print
Cheeky Shorts
Here

Nude & Pink Lace
Cheeky Shorts
Here

Blue Leopard
Cheeky Shorts
Here

Pink Lace Trim
Cheeky Shorts
Here

White Lace Trim
Cheeky Shorts
Here

The "Cheeky" cotton and lace combo from Torrid is my new favorite!  I've been on the hunt for cute and comfortable "everyday" underwear...and after testing out a few of these I'm hooked!  Available both in stores and online, Torrid usually has these on a Buy 3 get 2 free promo...I only wish they had more colors and prints!

Happy Shopping!

XO,
Lanaé