#OOTD: Shimmer & Shine (Feat. Rocksbox)

As the holiday gets closer and closer, it seems as though I am spending less time at home and more time out shopping, grabbing drinks with friends for holiday happy hour, and attempting to attend every ugly Christmas sweater party possible. This being said, I have been trying to style myself so my daily look could be suitable for the many events I could be attending in one day, and I have to say, this could be very tricky without the right winter basics or accessories. Lucky for me, Rocksbox has me covered on accessories and this Pittsburgh girl as an arsenal of winter wear.

Silver & Gold

Like I said earlier, my schedule this month has been CRAZY. So yesterday after a very busy night at Hollywood Lanes "Fashion Alley" show, I was ready for some retail therapy, as well as some rest and relaxation. So my mum and I headed to the Robinson mall to hangout and do some last minute Christmas shopping, as well as grab some dinner and drinks at Walnut Grill.

Gold and black chain purse compliments of my sponsor, SheIn. Love it? You can get it HERE.

The outfit I chose to for these occasions was a basic black ribbed turtleneck sweater from Macy's, a pair of dark blue Levi skinnies from Nordstrom, and my very warm (as well as stylish) knee high boots from Bare Traps. The reason I chose these pieces were do to the fact I wanted to be comfortable while shopping but also because all three of these items helped me stay nice and warm in the blustery winter weather here in the 'Burgh. I also chose them because these winter basics are also very fun to style and incredibly easy to dress up with a couple of the right pieces from one of my favorite sponsors, Rocksbox.

The first piece from my Rocksbox set for this post was none other than House of Harlow 1960's gorgeous Mika Cutout Drop Earrings. The reason I love these earrings is because though they are a bit down played, they have such a beautiful shine to them, making them stand out even against my golden locks. I also just love the drop design of them, giving these gorgeous House of Harlow 1960 earrings just the right touch of modern flare.

Though my mother and I generally agree on fashion, one "rule" she always stressed to me while I was growing up was never to mix silver and gold jewelry. Well, that my friends is a fashion rule I think was meant to be broken! And this silver Jenny Bird Palm Cascade necklace, paired with these gold House of Harlow 1960 earrings, as well as my House of Harlow black and gold Aztec bangle proves it! Needless to say, this gorgeous necklace really dresses up this otherwise plain look. The reason I love this piece so much is due to how glamorous it is, and it is quite the conversation piece. However the one complaint I did have about it was how heavy it was. After all day I couldn't wait to take it off, however if you were to only wear this necklace for a few hours (such as a Christmas or New Year's Eve party) it would be a wonderful choice!

Lastly, my most loved piece from this Rocksbox set, was this stunning House of Harlow 1960 Aztec bangle. This piece has been on my wishlist for sometime now (Thanks again, Alyssa for sending me it!!) and is the only piece I purchased from this set, because obviously its beautiful! The reason I love this bangle so much is because this pretty piece really goes with so many items in my wardrobe meaning I will get (and already have gotten) a ton of wear out of it. 

One Last Look

What are some of your winter basics that you love to dress up with shimmery jewels? And what are some of your favorite fashion rules to break? I'd love to chat about it in the comments below or you can tweet me about it at @StarkRavingChic! Have a photo you just have to show off? Just tag me on Instagram at @StarkRavingChic. Later babes!

Xx, Bree

P.S. Psssssst! If you love the jewelry I styled in this post as much as I do, you can try Rocksbox for a whole month 100% free when you sign up using my promo code "starkravingchicxoxo". Don't know what Rocksbox is or how it works? You can learn more here! 

#OOTD: Fabulous Fur (Feat. SheIn)

Well folks, all the signs are here, shoppers are hustling and bustling, the streets of downtown are adorned with wreaths, lights, and trees, and the weather outside is nothing less than frightful (making me want to stay inside by that delightful fire). Yes, you've guessed it, it's Christmas time here in the city! Which of course means I've been spending a great deal of time downtown shopping and enjoying the holiday season. So today while I was out and about shopping for my loved ones, I new I had to keep warm, so I took the opportunity to style my new faux fur trim sweater from my sponsor SheIn!

Baby It's Cold Outside

To style this sweater, I chose to pair it with my burnt orange Bar III tunic blouse, a pair of grey Levi skinnies, and my speckled oxfords from the Red, White, and Blue store. And to further accessorize this look I wore my red, green, gold, and white necklace and bracelet set from Fascino along with my brown purse from my affiliate Coach. The reason I chose this particular jewelry set from Fascino is because they're the colors of the season and who doesn't want to be a little festive while out holiday shopping?

Now about the sweater, the first thing I have to say about this sweater is it is incredibly warm and cozy. This it due to the fact that this sweater is made of a wool blend. Much like all of my other pieces from SheIn, this sweater is very well made and has very nice detailing. The front of the sweater, as you can see, has a cute cable knit pattern making it a perfect choice for a causal, chic look. 

Lastly, I just have to mention the darling detailing on the back of this sweater as well. Though normally backs of sweaters can be boring, this one is unique due to its mock lace up stitching up the center of the back. The reason I love this so much is because as I mentioned in a recent post featuring my affiliate Amazon Fashion, anything with lace up detailing is a huge must this season due to it being one of the hottest trends.

One Last Look

What are some of your favorite outfits to style for holiday shopping? Tell me about it in the comments below or tweet me at @StarkRavingChic! Have a photo you wanna show off? Just tag me on Instagram at @StarkRavingChic. Happy shopping babes!

Xx, Bree

#OOTD: Vintage Vixen (Feat. Light In The Box)

If I had to describe how the weather here in the 'Burgh has been lately in one word, the word I would choose is...strange. Though later this week it's been back to it's typical cold weather, this past Monday the weather was absolutely gorgeous and in the upper 60s! This being said, I seized the opportunity to style one last summer/early fall outfit, because for the next few months I will be hiding under a ton of layers and sweaters as well as doing more beauty posts because I am not a fan of being out in the freezing cold. 

Ivory & Ivy

The dress I chose to style while I was out and about in Sewickley was none other than my gorgeous ivory and ivy patterned dress from my collaborator and affiliate, Light In The Box. As I mentioned in my last post about them (Remember my blue coat?) their representative, Valerie, was kind enough to send me two items to style--even though this one is a little late, better than never right?

The first thing I noticed about this dress when I put it on was how nicely the dress was shaped. The reason I say this is because I was pleasantly surprised. Though the dress looked pretty on the hanger, it didn't have as much life as I anticipated it to, so I was a little worried that it wouldn't look flattering on but boy was I wrong!  This dress is a lovely piece to wear on a lunch date in town or just to take a stroll of a warm autumn day, it's also work appropriate to boot! The other thing I liked about this piece is that it is very reminiscent of the styles you would see in the 1950s, and though I generally don't style vintage looks, I was excited to have the opportunity to do so with this dress.

Though I initially wanted to go with a more vintage look to style this piece, I ended up combining this vintage looking dress with my very modern leather blazer from my affiliate Ann Taylor (though it was gorgeous out it was still a little chilly in the shade!), some cat eye sunnies from Versona to still play with the dresses retro vibe, my mum's Bvlgari hoops, and my matte black pumps. So, the reason I decided to mix and match these very different pieces is because I thought thought my leather blazer just gave this soft and pretty dress just the right amount of edge due to the structured shoulders of the blazer.

One Last Look

What are some of your favorite ways to add a modern edge to your vintage pieces? I'd love to chat about it, so tell me about it in the comments below or tweet me at @StarkRavingChic. Have a photo you wanna show off? Just tag me on Instagram at @StarkRavingChic! Later dolls.

Xx, Bree