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The Perfect Party Dress

May 11, 2016

White Fringe Dress | It's All Chic To Me

Fringe is back in a big way this year and I have jumped on the bandwagon! I am still slowly introducing this trend into my closet because believe it or not I am a simple girl when it comes to fashion. I am somewhat of a minimalist so anything that is even a tad bit new makes me really think “ok, where exactly am I going to wear this?” or “how much wear will I actually get out of it?”. I think these are probably two questions most of us ladies ask ourselves when making clothing purchases. We want to know that we are not making a frivolous purchase that we are only going to wear one time and then throw in mom’s next garage sale. Well I am about to tell you all of the reasons why you need to throw those questions out the door and stock up on at least one good party dress because you never know when one of these nights might pop up.

Ladies night- That’s right you don’t need a man to get dressed up and have a good time with your best gals. The more fun your outfit, the more fun the night in my book. Some of my favorite nights are those spent getting ready with all of my girlfriends and going out for a night on the town! Add some dancing and bad karaoke and it will feel just like college again 🙂
Date night- We don’t get the excuse to get dressed up near enough, so take advantage that your guy wants to take you out to get fancied up! Wear heels and a bold red lip just because you can!
Vacation- I don’t know about you guys but vacation seems to be when I get about 99% of my yearly photos because if you didn’t take a picture did it actually happen? I’m sure I speak for all of us that if pictures are being taken, I might as well put a little effort into my appearance! Since you will most likely be eating dinner out or have events that you will want to attend, vacation is the perfect time to whip out that little party dress that you’ve had nowhere else to wear! This little fringe number was perfect for my last trip to Costa Rica.
Themed Party- To be honest when I bought this dress, it reminded me of a flapper girl! I told myself at the very least I could wear it to “Roarings 20s” party. As if I even attend themed parties on a normal basis that aren’t named Halloween. This is what I stoop to to convince myself I need a piece of clothing!! BUT there is always a chance guys. So if you see something that you could wear for multiple reasons (including the off the chance you get invited to a themed party) that’s bonus points in my book.
Bachelorette party- I’m at that age right now that seriously all of my friends are getting married and bachelorette parties are the time to pull out all of your party attire. Go big or go home! I love excuses like this one to go all out and not have to worry if you are too overdressed.This fringe dress would be perfect for the bride to be.

There is nothing more frustrating than having an event pop up and having nothing to wear. Take my advice and have a back up plan. I promise you will thank me later. Here are some other party dresses that I’ve had my eye on lately.

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What’s in My Bag?

May 9, 2016

What's Inside My Bag | It's All Chic To Me

If you have been following along with me on Instagram or Snapchat (username= shelbiadams), then you already know that I am happily residing in Napa for a little mini vacation! My aunt and I arrived on Saturday and have been sipping our way through the weekend! Yesterday was our winery marathon day, meaning that we skipped around from winery to winery all day long. You know when you have a really great dream and you never want to wake up? Yea that was me yesterday! Best. Day. Ever. Stay tuned soon for a Napa recap blog post featuring all of our favorite wineries and must see places in Napa.

Today we have plans to visit two wineries, explore Yountville, and then head back to Sacramento for the remainder of the trip! So today I thought that I would share with you guys what I’m bringing along with me in my winery bag. Many of these items are popular items in my everyday purse with a few added essentials specific for a day full of winery festivities.

Bag– I chose to bring a decent sized bag that wouldn’t be too heavy but that could tote around all of my necessities. This bag is perfect for everything that you see pictured + a sweater, wallet and camera. The tassel charm is an accessory that I love putting on my different purses to add some character to a more simple bag.
Dry Shampoo– I’m going to start off by saying that Batiste has changed my life. Dramatic? Well it’s true! I do not go anywhere without my dry shampoo! For long days, especially when it’s humid, dry shampoo is a necessity. If you haven’t already tried this, I’ll let you experience the magic for yourself because I will not do it enough justice! Before Batiste, I had little faith in dry shampoo as I had tried several others and none of them did the trick. I am now a believer. The best part is that you can usually find it at your neighborhood Marshalls in the haircare section!
Brush– The humidity makes my hair go wild and having a brush on hand in between wineries to tame the mane is a must. I had been wanting to try this Wet Brush for awhile because it is gentle on wet hair but it is also great for dry hair and and it is not too big to tote around in your purse.
Hand Sanitizer– This one is a must in every woman’s purse but especially when you are going to be touching a lot more than normal. Instead of having to constantly wash our hands, we found it very helpful to have our own form of sanitization.
Mini Perfume– Nobody wants a stinker! A travel size perfume is perfect to keep in your bag for long days when your morning spritz start to wear off or if you are outside a lot. Being outside wears down your perfume and will leave you smelling musty. Having a back up form of perfume will be your best friend.
Sunglasses– While the majority of the wine-tasting is inside, sunglasses are needed for in between wineries and the happen stance that you want to enjoy your wine on an outdoor patio. Several places that we went had outdoor areas to enjoy your wine.
Make-up bag– Having a small bag devoted entirely to your make up prevents you from having to dig around in your purse longer than necessary.
Lip Care- At the very least I always have my chapstick and favorite lipstick in my bag. Nothing is worse than crusty lips or bare lips for all of those pictures you will be taking!

Not pictured: I also brought along a sweater, back-up phone charger, camera, wallet, breath mints and a hair tie.

I love seeing what other ladies have in their purse because it’s always a fun mystery to reveal! What are your purse must haves?

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The Best Pool Floats for Summer

May 6, 2016

Best Pool Floats for 2016 | It's All Chic To Me

Mini Donuts | Mini Flamingos | Mini Fruit

There is no better way to gear up for summer than to stock up on some of this season’s hottest pool floats. Did you really have that cool of a pool party if there wasn’t a life size slice of pizza to catch some rays on or a cute little flamingo to hold your cocktail? I vote no. They have pretty much every form of floating food you can think of this year big or small, sweet or salty 🙂 Which one will you be treating yourself to?!

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Work Wear Wednesday with Polka Dots

May 4, 2016

Polka Dot Work Dress | It's All Chic To Me

I am so excited to announce that I will be starting up a new series on the blog called Work Wear Wednesday! A few times throughout the month I want to bring you ladies a few styles that are work appropriate as well as any advice that I can provide for all of my girl bosses out there! I have a full time job as a supply analyst in the energy industry and then blog with whatever hours are left in the day. Since a large part of starting this blog had to do with my first year of navigating my way in the working world while also seeming to “find” my own sense of work style, I thought that it was only appropriate to start sharing that part of my life with you! I would by no means call myself an expert on this stuff and you won’t find me going on any feminist rants, but I do aspire to inspire ladies in the workforce to always put your best (dressed) foot forward. I am a firm believer that when you put effort into your appearance, you are more motivated to also put effort into your daily responsibilities. One of my favorite quotes (as girly as it is) is “No mater how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.”

Work Wear Wednesdays (WWW) are designed for anyone that has a reason that they need to wear something that is a bit more “professional”. The way we dress makes a statement and first impressions are everything. So whether it’s an interview, a business meeting, or just some other reason that you want to send a message that “I mean business”, my hope is that you leave here feeling inspired to put just as much effort into your work attire that you would into any other outfit!

I wanted to start off this series with a few things that I would consider a “must have” when it comes to attire that I am apt to throw on in the morning. Let’s be real, us girl bosses need our beauty sleep, we definitely don’t want to wake up any earlier than we have to and most certainly don’t want to spend longer “primping” than absolutely necessary. Hang tight. I’ve got you covered. 1) Dresses are by far the easiest piece of clothing to throw on in the mornings. This Splash of Sass dress covered my top 2 requirements: comfy and chic. 2) If you do not already own a few neutral colored pumps, it’s time to invest. At the very least you need a pair of sensible brown, black and white heels. They go with EVERYTHING. 3) Minimal accessories are best for work. This is mostly a personal preference for me since I am on the computer all day so I personally think that they get in the way. Let your outfit make a statement so that you don’t have to worry about the accessories. Less work for you!

I’ve linked a few save vs. splurge options above and below for all price points. Stay tuned each week for my work style inspiration and how I seem to manage two jobs. I will do my best to share my best kept secrets and feel free to let me know what else you would like to hear about. I would love to cover any topics that you are interested in!

For all of my Houston area ladies, make sure you check out A Splash of Sass out in Cypress,TX. Like I said, my adorable dress is from here and although their website shop page is currently in the works, you can call them (832-559-8789) to order my dress and they will ship nation wide. They also have the best selection of trendy clothes, accessories and gifts that any girl would love, not to mention the owners are a hoot so make sure you check them out!

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Darling Denim Dress

May 2, 2016

Denim Dress | It's All Chic To Me

How is it possible to feel even more exhausted after the weekend? Something is definitely not right about this! I blame it on trying to get too many things done, yet somehow feeling like I didn’t get anything accomplished. I was able to get a few things hung up around the house so that has got to count for something, right?! There is no time to slow down either since I am gearing up for almost 2 straight weeks out of town. Get details first by following along with me on Snapchat (@shelbiadams). Hint hint- I will be going somewhere that wine isn’t just served on Wednesdays and then off on another adventure to dip my toes in the sea.

Let me just start off saying that a girl can never own too much denim. It will forever be a classic in every woman’s closet. Nowadays it is even a fashion staple to wear multiple pieces of denim at once! The best part about denim is the comfort that comes along with it. When I was deciding what to wear this weekend for The Blog Societies’ brunch and then full day of running errands, comfort was a must. This cute, little denim dress is perfect for summer. I admit I have several denim dresses in my closet, but this one is my favorite for warm weather with it being sleeveless. To top off my comfortable, denim look and make it a bit more trendy, I wore my new wedges. I snagged this pair of beauties a couple weekends ago because the price was too good to be true. I had been coveting a trendy pair that was 10X the price and being on a budget, these were the next best option for me! I wore these all day Saturday and my feet survived, even better they could have gone even longer in them! Yall- This is a very rare occasion and should not be taken lightly. These shoes are only $20 and are selling out fast, so make sure you go buy them like NOW!

If you are looking for more inspiration and a bigger selection of denim dresses, here is another post that I did on denim dresses. Here are a few snapshots from brunch this weekend with a few of my favorite Houston bloggers!

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