#OOTD: Girl Meets Twirl (Feat. SheIn)

November 19, 2016 by Bree Fesh in Personal Style

Recently, I have been on the hunt for casual, but warm, fall dresses simply because of one factor: I really hate wearing dress pants, no matter how nice they may look on me. This being said, I'm sure most women who live in a seasonal climate know how hard it can be to find a dress heavy enough to keep you warm in the fall but that is also stylish and doesn't leave you looking frumpy. Luckily for me, once again my sponsor SheIn pulled through and sent me this adorable fall swing dress.

Dinner & Dancing

Okay, so though I did not actually go dancing in this dress (yet) I did however enjoy a day of early holiday shopping with my mum as well as a nice dinner, which this dress was perfect for each activity. The reason I say this is because though this dress is very modest and casual, paired with the right accessories it can be glammed up for any occasion and just looks absolutely chic. This dress is also a perfect candidate for a cool fall day due to the fact it is made out of a heavy knit material.

The other thing I loved about this dress is it's mod design and detailing. Though the back of the dress is incredibly dramatic due to the contrast between the white and red, the clean lines still give this dress a lovely and simple feel. To me this dress is very reminiscent of the looks by Jil Sander and Calvin Klein in the 1990s just due to it's simple shape and clean lines.

Lastly, to style this dress I paired it with my opal earrings, gold chain and pearl tassel necklace, black and gold cuff, and heels all from White House Black Market. The reason I did this is because I thought the gold in both the bracelet and the necklace would mesh well and stand out against the red in this dress, and that the white in the opals and the pearls would compliment the white of the dress, as well as break up the front of the dress some. And to top it all off, I paired my new black chained mini bag (also compliments of my sponsor SheIn) with it just so I could keep the gold and black color combo going!

One Last Look

What are some of your favorite styles of fall dresses and where do you like to shop for them? Tell me about it in the comments below or tweet me at @StarkRavingChic! Have a photo you want to show off? Feel free to tag me on Instagram at @StarkRavingChic. Later babes!

Xx, Bree

#OOTD: Shades of Cool (Feat. Light In The Box)

November 15, 2016 by Bree Fesh in Personal Style

For those of you who have been reading my blog for awhile, you know I tend to be more attracted to warmer colors. Most of my wardrobe consists of reds, yellows, and oranges-- so basically any color to match my fiery personality. However, lately I've been falling in love with the lush purples, gorgeous greens, and beautiful blues, because admittedly, I do not see enough of these colors in my closet. I mean, not only warm colors are eye catching right? This being said, when my most recent collaborator, Light in the Box told me I could pick any item I wanted to style, I immediately began to search their site for something with a cooler tone. And due to the weather getting colder here in the 'Burgh, the first thing to catch my eye was an absolutely gorgeous, vibrant blue coat.

Light in the Box

I'm sure as you were reading my opening, many of you are probably wondering what "Light in the Box" is. Well, Light in the Box is an online retailer that is similar to my sponsor SheIn in the respect that they sell contemporary clothing. However, Light in the Box also sells a vast variety of other things including (but not limited to) electronics, home and garden supplies, as well as beauty and hair supplies. So needless to say when their manager of Influencer Marketing, Valerie, reached out to me, I was absolutely thrilled that I got an opportunity to work with them!

Royalty

Though Valerie from Light in the Box sent me two items (I will be showing off the other item here this Sunday!) the first one I wanted to style was this lush blue coat. The first thing I have to say about this coat is that it is incredibly warm. And us Pittsburghers know how important that factor is when it comes to the brutal winters we have here. This being said, I think I will be getting quite a bit of use out of this coat both this season and next year when I am back in school at Point Park University.

The other things I noticed about this coat (aside fro how practical it is) is that it is also very well made. The fur cuffs and collar each button on to the coat securely and due to this, it makes this piece easier to have cleaned. The color of this coat, as you can see, is also very vibrant. So in my opinion, this eye catching piece is fun to style no matter what the occasion is.

Lastly, to style this piece, I just went with a basic white blouse and black jeans simply because for this post I didn't want to take away from this gorgeous coat. I did however pair it with a fun pair of navy, hunter green, and purple plaid flats. Though the plaid pattern doesn't completely stand out right away, when the sun hits these Nine West shoes they really add a fun pop to this outfit!

One Last Look

So everybody, what are some colors you are trying to add to your wardrobe? Let's chat about it in the comments below or you can tweet me at @StarkRavingChic. Have a photo you would like to show off? Just tag me on Instagram at @StarkRavingChic!

Xx, Bree

#OOTD: Steel City (Feat. Shop The Direction)

November 12, 2016 by Bree Fesh in Personal Style

Out of all the things I have to be thankful for in my life, there is one thing that has been a constant aside from my loved ones and that would be the city I was born and raised in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The reason I love my city so much is because of it's rich cultural past, it's current diversity, and the friendly people who inhabit it. And though the fashion industry here is quite the hidden gem, without it, I would not have gotten to where I am today. Therefore, this wonderful city is definitely where I got my start, and has molded me into who I am today. This city is also where I will continue to grow within the next 6-8 years while perusing my M.A. and eventually Psy.D. in Psychology at Pittsburgh's Point Park University.

With this in mind, I'm sure my readers have assumed that shopping locally is a HUGE thing to me. Of course, this is because due to Pittsburgh's growing fashion industry, it's very important to collaborate with local boutiques to get the word out about how stylish our city actually is. I'm sure many of you also assume I am all about Pittsburgh pride, and would love donning a stylish accessory or garment to show that off. This being said, I am very happy to announce that for this post I have partnered with the store Shop The Direction, due to their upcoming opening in their new Pittsburgh location in the Ross Park Mall in Spring 2017!

Shop The Direction

For those of you who haven't heard of "Shop The Direction", it is a store that originated in our neighboring state, Ohio, that specializes in "state pride" clothing. And though the store itself is not yet in Pittsburgh, it's online shop carries a whole collection for us Pittsburghers! Also, as I stated earlier, they will be opening their fourth storefront here in the 'Burgh, Spring 2017, at the Ross Park Mall!

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So, I'm sure you're wondering what I did for this collaboration with Shop The Direction. Well, one of their representatives, Andrea, was kind enough to reach out to me and ask me to work with them and in return she sent me a Pittsburgh tee free of charge to style and review!

The tee I chose is a simple charcoal scoop neck, with the coordinates of Pittsburgh's location on it. The reason I chose this one in particular is because though many of their other tees are cute, many of them are more geared sports, and though I support my local teams, I'm not exactly what you would called athletic. So I just thought the geographic coordinates suited me best due to my love of the whole city, not just the sports teams.

Firstly, this tee is the perfect choice for a laid back look to either hit the South Side with friends on a football night, or just hanging out and taking a city adventure for the day. I also have to say that due to it's neutral color and unique graphic it is very easy to style with just about anything and would look good in both the fall and summer.

And about the actual tee, I have to say it is very comfy and incredibly soft! I just love the feel of it, its very similar to that of a dry-fit tee buy with a little touch of cotton and rayon which makes it feel very smooth to the touch. I also have to say for a tee shirt it is very well made, the only complaint I have is I wish that it came in an extra-small because the small was a bit roomy on me. Over all though, I was very happy with this gift from Shop The Direction, and definitely can't wait to check out their store front this spring!

One Last Look

What are some of your ways to show your state and/or city pride? Tell me about it in the comments below or tweet me at @StarkRavingChic. Ever shopped with Shop The Direction and want to show off a tee of your own? Feel free to tag me on Instagram at @StarkRavingChic! Later babes.

Xx, Bree