#OOTD: Seductively Simple (Feat. Swim Classy)

BUUUUUUUUR! That was my first thought when returning from the sunshine state Sunday night. Needless to say I'm already jonsing to head back to Delray Beach not only to see John but to enjoy the lovely weather. However while I was down in Florida over the holiday, John and I took some time to just have a nice relaxing day at the beach, and that meant I had the perfect opportunity to style and show off my new swimsuit from my sponsor and affiliate Swim Classy!

Swim Classy

Firstly, if you haven't heard of Swim Classy, it's about time you have! The company is a small business owned by Milly Carmona and is based in New Jersey. Though the one thing that sets Swim Classy apart from other swim shops is their gorgeous designs, the other thing that sets them apart is the fact that they promote body positivity. So much so that all of the models on their site are their customers as well as their Swim Classy promoters which are bloggers like me! Which leads me to my next announcement, I am now also a part of the Swim Classy family which means my readers can receive 25% off their order when they use my special promo code "starkravingchic25" at check out with Swim Classy.

Soaking Up The Sun  

As I'm sure most of my readers know from my last Travel Essentials post, I spent my Thanksgiving holiday with my beau down in Delray Beach. And as I stated earlier, hitting the beach was the perfect opportunity for me to show off my new gorgeous Mika swimsuit from Swim Classy. 

The reason I loved this suit so much was due to its unique design. I just adored the plunging neckline and strappy details. To me, these little details added just the right amount of sexiness to this simple one piece, but kept it looking very stylish. And though I normally prefer bikinis I thought this cute one piece was perfect for a different look on the beach.  

The suit itself is very well made and is quite comfortable. Also the design of it is perfect in the respect that it works so well as a stylish swimsuit, but can also double as a bodysuit (which you'll see later). The only negative thing I have to say about this suit is due to its design, it's not super practical to do any heavy swimming in. The reason this is, is just because of the plunging neckline which makes movement a bit limited because (at least for me) if you are a little more busty, you may have a wardrobe malfunction on your hands. However this is still a great piece just to wade in the waves, or chill by the pool in, and again it also doubles perfectly as a cute bodysuit, as you'll see up next!

Sand & Style

To style this chic one piece a different way, after the beach I decided to pair my swim suit with my pink striped blouse from Ann Taylor and just a basic pair of cut offs from Target. To show off this one piece, I chose to keep the blouse unbuttoned so you could see the stylish neckline of my swimsuit underneath it. This gave my outfit a fun beach bunny feel as well as a sweet and flirty vibe, which was the perfect combination for John and I's post beach lunch date. 

One Last Look

So babes, are any of you beach bums? If so what are some of your favorite ways to style your swimwear for after beach activities? Let's chat about it in the comments below or you can tweet me about it at @StarkRavingChic. Have a photo you want to show off? Just tag me on Instagram at @StarkRavingChic! Also remember that if you love my Swim Classy swimsuit as much as I do, you can order it for yourself (or any of their other gorgeous pieces) and receive 25% off your order when you use my special promo code "starkravingchic25" at check out.

Xx, Bree

#OOTD: All Laced Up (Feat. Amazon Fashion, Joeoy)

One trend that I've been loving this fall is the lace up front sweaters that we've been seeing all over trendy clothing sites as well as in mall store windows such as Express, Forever 21, and Guess. However, the reason I haven't gotten one for myself was because I couldn't justify purchasing another sweater considering I'm trying to simplify and "detox" my wardrobe. (Hint, hint: post coming soon.)

Recently, I was contacted by Amazon Fashion representative, Jay, of the store Joeoy and was offered a collaboration opportunity with them to write an article about their clothing in exchange for a free garment. This being said, obviously I'm not going to pass up cute free clothes and as soon as I saw this adorable rust color, lace up sweater, I knew it was my chance to hop on the bandwagon for this trend!

Rust & Ribbed Knit

The first thing I noticed about my new sweater from Amazon Fashion's Joeoy, was how soft the material was and the quality of craftsmanship. The sweater itself is made of rayon which would explain the softness of the fabric. However, don't let that full you because this sweater is also quite heavy, which helps keep you warm on chilly autumn nights. Lastly, the lace up detailing as well as the ribbed knit of this sweater make it the perfect choice for a laid back night out with friends or family.

The other thing I liked about the style of this sweater was it's fit and flare sleeves which is a very hot trend on the runway this season. The reason I feel it pairs so well with this look is because I feel it adds a touch of softness to the sweater looks wise, making it more playful opposed to the sexy lace up sweaters that are also popular this year.

Lastly to style this relaxed piece, I paired it with a pair of my favorite Levi's skinny jeans, some adorable polished Nine West flats, and some minimal makeup to keep my up my carefree vibe. Also, I have to mention my gorgeous wooden watch, compliments of JORD, went absolutely perfectly with this sweater. The rust color of this sweater just balanced so well with the gorgeous emerald face of my watch and the dark sandalwood body. 

One Last Look

Needless to say, after how thrilled I was with this piece from Amazon Fashion's Joeoy, I will be a frequent shopper! What are some of your favorite Amazon Fashion shops? Let's chat about it in the comments below or you can tweet me at @StarkRavingChic. Have a piece you wanna show off? Just tag me on Instagram at @StarkRavingChic! 

Xx, Bree

P.S. Love my JORD timepiece as much as I do? Well you're in luck! Through December 16th I am hosting a giveaway which includes an instant $25 e-code for anyone who enters, as well as one grand prize winner who will receive a Frankie Series or Frankie 35 Series watch of their choice. Wanna sign up and get all the details? ENTER HERE now! 

#OOTD: Fun, Flared, and Fearless (Feat. StyleWe)

As my long time readers know, the one thing I like the clothes in my wardrobe to be is versatile, I even wrote a whole article on this topic last fall. Obviously, the reason versatile pieces are so great is because they definitely give you the most wear, and ultimately that means more bang for your buck! This being said when I was contacted by my most recent sponsor/affiliate StyleWe to review their clothes I was absolutely thrilled to find their site had a huge selection of very chic clothing that was perfect for both work and play.

StyleWe

For those of you who haven't heard of the company StyleWe, they are an online fashion retailer that features clothing from independent clothing designers. Meaning StyleWe is absolutely committed to providing their shoppers with original, high quality, products. And I have to say, though I received my two items free of charge, I will definitely be shopping more with StyleWe due to their chic clothes and easy to navigate website. To be honest, I felt they took online clothes shopping to a new level; and with their great selection of dresses, tops, outerwear, and accessories, StyleWe might just be every budget fashionista's dream store. 

City Dweller

As I stated earlier, StyleWe representative Lillian, was kind enough to send me two pieces to style. So instead of going my normal route and purchasing two dresses, I decided to mix it up a bit when I came across this adorable grey jumpsuit and decided to pair it with this over sized wool sweater. 

Though I've only styled one other overall garment on here before, jumpsuits, jumpers, and rompers are totally something I would like to acquire more of in the future. This is simply because they are so easy to style and you can really dress them up (or down) depending on the occasion.

To style these two pieces, I decided to pair them up and go with a street style look while hanging out in Pittsburgh's Cultural District. To achieve my desired Olsen Twin bag-lady look, I grabbed my Coach Nomad Tote, and threw on a pair of white chucks because this look was all about comfort. And lastly to accessorize this outfit, I paired it with my new wooden watch compliments of JORD, and my Jenny Bird necklace from my sponsor Rocksbox.

Love this watch? You can possibly win one just like it and everyone instantly gets a $25 e-code when you enter my giveaway for JORD Wood Watches!

Polished Professional

Since I am all about versatility, of course I wouldn't leave you guys hanging on how else I styled this jumpsuit! For this look, I decided to dress it up how I would for a business meeting or how I would wear it to my office.

Like I stated earlier, jumpsuits such as this one are perfect for both work and play. As you saw above, this piece styles down great for a cool laid back look that's perfect for kicking it downtown. Well, as you can see here it also makes a nice appearance paired with a simple leather blazer (compliments of my affiliate Ann Taylor) and dress flats. 

The reason I chose to style this piece with this blazer is because it gives this cute and comfy piece a professional and business appropriate look. But it also adds just the right amount of edge to keep this darling jump suit looking chic and polished. It also would be a great outfit to wear to happy hour if you were looking for an urban professional look. Lastly to finish this look off, I style it with my black chained mini bag from my sponsor SheIn.

One Last Look

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Earrings by Bvlgari (And note they belong to my mum, not me. She just let me borrow them for this post because she's awesome!!)

What are some of your favorite versatile pieces to style? Let's chat about it in the comments below or tweet me at @StarkRavingChic. Have a photo you want to show off? Tag me on Instagram at @StarkRavingChic! Later dolls.

Xx, Bree