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!

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