25 Bridal Event Dresses under $100

August 15, 2016

White cold shoulder dress | 25 Bridal event dresses | Bridal Shower Dress

Tassel Clutch, Rebecca Minkoff Clutch, Colored Tassels

Dress: Goodnight Macaroon | Heels: Sam Edelman | Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff | Earrings: Kendra Scott

No, I am not a bride but I do feel like I have a hand up when it comes to finding the perfect outfit for almost any occasion! Plus, I know just how hard it can be when you are looking for something specific and for the life of you, you can can’t seem to find it! Que the adult temper tantrum. Whether you are a bride or just in need of an all white dress, I’ve got you covered!

If you are like me when it comes to events, I always want something cute, good quality, and doesn’t cost me a fortune! Some of my go to stores include Nordstrom, Dillards, and Goodnight Macaroon. You’ve probably heard of the first two but if you haven’t heard of Goodnight Macaroon, you might have just found your new favorite online boutique! The best part about this cute little shop is that every Tuesday throughThursday they do a flash sale and several of their items go on major discount (I’m talking up to 50% off regular priced items)!

The dress that I am wearing above, I wore to a Sunday brunch with the girls. I usually can’t resist a pop of color so I added in some bright pink earrings and heels and a multi-colored, tasseled clutch. Note to all my brides- don’t be afraid to add in a little color in the details! The best and easiest ways to add in color are always your jewelry, shoes, belts, and purses!

Now onto the good stuff! I’ve rounded up all of the best deals for every type of bride and occasion, from bridal shower to bachelorette party! I’ve also made sure to include something for every girl’s taste and budget.

Short Dress

Long Dress

Under $50

Bachelorette Party

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Outfits

Cold Shoulder Top + Shein Review

August 8, 2016

Shein Review | Off the shoulder top + white jeans | Summer Fashion via itsallchictome.com

I’ve had several people ask me my thoughts on Shein recently so I wanted to give my honest review of them. With so many of these type of budget friendly online boutiques from China, you want to know if you can trust them before you commit to purchasing. I will be the first to say that they are definitely hit or miss. I have received a couple of items that just did not work. The couple of times that this has happened to me, the item did not fit correctly (either sizing issues or just ill fitting). Good news is that Shein has a 30 day return policy though so any items that do not work out can be returned! While there have been a couple of times that items did not work out, I have honestly had more success than failure with them. Here are a few tips to consider before making a purchase from Shein to guarantee success for you too.

Know the quality isn’t always great

The reason the prices are so great is because the quality is not the best, most of the time that is. To my surprise the last 2 items that I ordered from them including this top, were amazing quality. Other items that I have received were not the best quality but were definitely wearable. As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for”. Although the quality may not be great, I love Shein for trendy pieces that I know won’t be in style forever and therefor do not wish to spend a ton of money.

Check your measurements

Sizing can be a little tricky because every piece runs a little differently. I would say from personal experience that items usually run big according to American sizing. It is very helpful when double checking sizing to know your measurements because Shein will list those out for you. I am normally a XS-S most places, but I always go off of the measurements with Shein instead of my normal sizing.

Do your research

Since Shein can be hit or miss, rely on other people and bloggers to find the hidden gems. What I do for almost any site like this is to stock their Instagram page’s tagged photos. Get a feel for popular items. Most bloggers, including myself, are not going to post “failure” items. They are going to post items that they love and brands that they trust! If you are debating on sizing, ask someone who has the item what the sizing is like! I do this ALL of the time! I ask other bloggers what size they ordered and if it runs big or small. Also make sure to read the reviews for every item. Some items will not have any, but others will give honest reviews, including if the quality is not great or if you should size up or down.

So all of this is to say that yes, they are a legit website but I do want to give you a fair warning of what you are getting yourself into. I will continue to buy from them and it really is a great option for fashionistas on a budget, especially for those trendy pieces that aren’t meant to last you forever.

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Last Chance at the Nordstrom Sale

August 6, 2016

We are down to the final days of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale (2 days to be exact) before everything goes back to full price! I have already shared my top picks with you here including items you can wear now and later, shoes, purses, and even home decor. So today I thought it would be fun to share a few outfits entirely made up of sale items.

I would love to hear which outfit you like best and which items are making their way home with you. There are so many good items this year that it is so hard to make just one purchase! Shop all of these outfits below. Also don’t forget to scroll all the way to the bottom to enter into a HUGE Nordstrom giveaway so you can justify spending a little too much money on a good sale 🙂

4 Every Day Outfits via Nordstrom | Which is your favorite look?

Gym Ready

Boho Chic

Casual Chic

Date Night

I’ve teamed up with a great group of bloggers to bring you a chance to win a $1320 gift card to Nordstrom. The more times you enter, the better your chances of winning! Good luck!

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Outfits

How To Rock The Midi Length

August 3, 2016

Flamingo Skirt + Crop Top + Pink Heels | It's All Chic To Me

Top: Chic Wish | Skirt: Chic Wish | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Rind: Pandora | Earrings: Kate Spade

I know I’ve said this before and I’m calling it now that there is a good chance that I might say this again, but I think this might be my favorite outfit to date! One of my favorite parts about blogging is trying out new fashion trends and figuring out what works and what doesn’t. Midi length is just what it sounds like, it is short for midiskirt and ends at the middle of the calf.

Today I am trying out the midi trend. I tried the midi trend in a dress version here, but had yet to find a skirt that I felt like I could really rock. That was until I found this playful, flamingo number. The skirt is the hard part of the outfit, so I suggest finding your skirt first and going from there. Chic Wish has the best selection of fun midi skirts to choose from that I have seen. I had my eye on this one and this one before finally deciding on my little flamingo friend.

Now for your top. The way I see it is you have 3 options. 1) Crop top 2) Bodysuit 3) Blouse. If you decide to go the crop top route like I did, be sure to pick one that will compliment the skirt. Since my skirt was a bit on the nicer side, I picked a crop top that was equally as nice and would not show too much midriff. Bodysuits are also a great option to pair with poofy midi skirts, like this one, because they do not add any extra bulk and always look perfectly smooth and tucked in. Lastly, if you are looking to wear your midi skirt to work or a more professional style setting, you might want to wear a top that isn’t too tight or won’t show your tummy. A blouse that is not too flowy when it is tucked in will work best so that you don’t have too much volume up top. Since your skirt is most likely going to be the statement piece of this outfit, your best bet is going to be a more simple top. Your outfit should always be about balance so if the skirt is patterned, try a solid top, for a flowy skirt, try a more fitted top, etc.

Find yourself a cute pair of colored heels and your look is topped off! I had been on the hunt for some pink heels well since forever so when these all but fell into my lap last week (along with 6 other pairs), I couldn’t say no. That tends to be a reoccurring problem for me these days…. Not being able to say no to shoes. There are worse problems to have though right?! And every girl needs (yes, needs) a pair of pink heels. I have worn them at least 3 times since last week so that’s proof right there!

Don’t forget to enter the $1320 Nordstrom gift card giveaway in my last post. You can find all of the details here. Have a great week, friends!

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Life, Outfits

Summer Bucket List

August 1, 2016

Summer Fashion + My Summer Bucket List | It's All Chic To Me

I have been saying all Summer long that I wanted to make a Summer bucket list like the good ol’ days and actually check everything off of it. All through high school, I would write down everything I wanted to do that Summer and then I carried that list around everywhere with me so that I could check off every last item. To this day I have kept every Summer bucket list that I have ever made. Boy are those list gold now looking back at all of the crazy shenanigans I used to write down.

While my list may no longer include sneaking out (sorry Mom!) and spin the bottle, I still love putting fun and adventurous items on my list to force myself out of my usual, day-to-day schedule! I might be a little late to the game this Summer, but I still plan on marking everything off of the list. And yes, I admit I might have put a couple on there that I already completed to help give myself a head start 😉

Day trip to Galveston for a beach day
Try the new Steel City Pops for a refreshing Summer sweet treat!
Finish decorating my bedroom and do an unveiling on the blog… FINALLY
Have a pool party with all of the best Summer pool floats
Splurge on a pair of everyday sunglasses. I’m thinking about these.
Buy a new, bright lipstick. I have my eyes set on this or this.
Spend a Saturday morning searching for buried treasure at garage sales
Buy a new swim suit. P.S.- if you didn’t already know, Victoria Secret’s clothing line (including swim suits) is going out of business and everything is 40% off!
Clean out the closet- y’all stay tuned on Instagram because I plan on selling all of my gently used clothes/shoes/bags there!
Deep clean the house- we’ve been living here for close to a year and it is WAY overdue.
Visit a local farmer’s market
Explore new Houston brunch spots and add some new places to the blog’s Houston Guide
Karaoke with the girls… because I have yet to EVER do this. Who wants to join me for ladies night?!
Go to a Houston Astros game
Try one of the 1,000 Pinterest recipes that I pin and never actually try!
Have a picnic at the park
Roller blade the new bike trail through The Heights
Float the Guadalupe River
Stargaze on a roof
Go to a drive-in movie

Now on to the part where you could win a $1320 gift card to Nordstrom! Yes, you read that right! All you have to do is enter below. The more times you enter, the better your chances! Good luck 🙂

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Photography by: Allison Ermon

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