#OOTD: From a Peasant Prospective (Feat. Metisu)

Though spring has been upon us for some time now, and we have had our fair share of beautiful weather here in the 'Burgh lately, this latest wave of warm weather has definitely got me in the mind set that spring is in fact here to stay. And of course, that means I will be breaking out all of my summer tops, shorts, and everything floral. Needless to say I am excited, because though I do own a lot of neutral clothing, I was beginning to find the winter weather, and my winter wardrobe quite dull. So, this past Monday (You know, when it was almost 80 degrees in Pittsburgh!) I decided to cut out a little early from work and enjoy the beautiful weather along with a late lunch in the court yard of the Sewickley Hotel.

Blossoming Beauty

Due to the absolutely, gorgeous weather we were graced with on Monday, I decided to change up my office attire a bit and decided to wear this gorgeous, peasant maxi dress that I received complimentary from the online retailer, Metisu. The reason I chose this lovely dress is because though it is a bit more casual compared to what I normally wear around the office, it just screams spring, and I felt that the pretty floral pattern was a nice way to add some much needed color to Dick's Sporting Goods corporate.

The dress itself is cool and flowy, and has a nice light weight for the spring and summer months. For the most part this dress was made well, and fit me like a glove; however, I was disappointed to find out, when I went to have it cleaned, that one of the grommets was not attached properly. And though this won't cause immediate damage, due to this issue, the dress will unfortunately not hold up for the long haul due to the fraying that will occur after prolonged wear and cleaning. However, since I do really like this piece, I will wear it, until I no longer can, throughout this season.

The other things I just adored about this dress (and adds to the list of reasons why I will be sad when it comes to its demise due to a semidetached grommet) are its mid-thigh slit in the skirt and its lacy back detailing. The reason why I like these two qualities is because I love the bohemian feel each of them give this dress. This piece definitely combines two of my favorite trends being bohemian chic with a 1970s feel.

To accessorize this look, I chose to pair it with one of my favorite purses. The reason why I loved this studded bohemian goddess with this dress is that it added just an extra touch of 70s flare, due to mixing of patterns via studs and florals. It added a nice over all contrast to this look, without the two of them competing with one another.

One Last Look

Have you ever shopped with Metisu? And how are your dressing to celebrate the warm weather finally coming to stay? Let's chat about it in the comments below or you can tweet me at @StarkRavingChic! Have a cute outfit from Metisu or just a fun spring look in general? I'd love to see it, so feel free to tag me in a post or in you Instagram story at @StarkRavingChic. Later, babes!

Xx, Bree

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#OOTD: Delightfully Detailed (Feat. StyleWe)

Ever since I was a small child, I always enjoyed going to the theater. Some of my fondest memories from my childhood involve a "girls day out" with my mum, grandmother, and cousin Kelly, where they would take me downtown so see a ballet or play. Much like when I was little, I still have such an admiration for thespians and dancers, and also like when I was kid, no matter how many times I attend a show at the Benedum Center or Heinz Hall, I am always in awe of each of these historic play houses baroque architecture and all over charm.

Fit For the Theater 

Though this past weekend I did not attend any shows at either theater, I did have the opportunity to attend a lovely brunch/question and answer session at the Carnegie Museum of Art in order to cover a story on the Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion exhibit. So, though most of my morning was spent in Oakland at the museum, I decided to head to the heart of downtown for the afternoon to enjoy the warm weather (though it was a bit grey), and take a stroll down Penn Avenue and have a quick drink at Six Penn. And while I was walking around the cultural district, I also too the time to admire the familiar and gorgeous Heinz Hall.

Due to my brunch event at the museum earlier that day, I decided to finally wear this gorgeous dress I received from my sponsor StyleWe mid last month. The reason I had not worn it yet was due to the fact that it is on the more formal side, and I simply did not have an event to wear it to until my CMOA brunch, and I have to say, this dress was quite the hit at both the museum and downtown! The first reason why I love this dress so much, is due to its style which is reminiscent of the 1920s. I also just adored the delicate yet detailed embroidering on the dress' bodice, neckline, and sleeves.

To style this pretty, feminine piece, I decided to keep it classic and went ahead and paired this dress with some simple white opal earrings, my black chained clutch from SheIn, along with some simple black pumps with minimal gold detailing. The reason I chose these accessories to go with this outfit is because though they are simple and do not take away from the dress itself, they also add a touch of shine and sparkle, giving the demure and classic look a bit of a more modern feel.

One Last Look

What are some of your favorite outfits for more formal occasions? Let's chat about it in the comments below of you can tweet me at @StarkRavingChic! Have a pretty outfit that you've been dying to show off? Feel free to tag me in a post or on your Instagram story at @StarkRavingChic. Later, babes!

Xx, Bree

P.S. Psssssst! In case you haven't heard, I am now a proud member of rewardStyle and LIKEtoKNOW.it! Meaning you can shop straight from my Instagram feed when you click here or here. Don't know what LIKEtoKNOW.it is all about? Learn more, here! Or you can wait and check out my post about LIKEtoKNOW.it and rewardStyle tomorrow.

#OOTD: Crazy About Kitties (Feat. Light In The Box + SheIn)

As I've mentioned in some of my past posts, spring has seemingly sprung in the 'Burgh and I am thrilled! This means my second favorite season, summer, is just right around the corner meaning I can partake in some of my favorite activities! Such as basking in the sun down by the point, playing on the river rocks on Northshore (judge me), and of course strolling around the local shops downtown and in Sewickley. So today, I did just that while styling some new spring and summer pieces from my sponsors Light In The Box and SheIn.

Purrrfectly Poised

Since the weather was absolutely beautiful here today, I decided to celebrate by heading to my favorite suburb, Sewickley. As I'm sure you know from my past posts, downtown Sewickley is full of awesome little shops ranging from clothing to skin care, they even have a doggy bakery so you can stop and get a treat for your four-footed friend! Sewickely also has a ton of awesome places to eat for both lunch and dinner, so today after my shoot, my mum and I decided to grab lunch at the little local pub, Sidelines, and though all of their food is delicious, I gotta say they have the best fries I have ever had!

Since the weather was so warm today, though it may be a bit early, I decided to break out my cutoff shorts from SheIn, and paired them with this chic, yellow, leather jacket and adorable cat print tee shirt from Light In The Box. Aside from having a touch of spring fever and wearing some shorts, the reason I chose to style these pieces together is because I love how the yellow jacket and graphic tee complement each other. And to top off this fun, relaxed, spring look, I decided to complete this outfit with a pair of classic white converse.

After wearing this outfit for a day of fun in the sun, I have to say, much like every other article of clothing I have received from both of these company's, each of these pieces are incredibly comfortable and well made. The reason why I chose this adorable tee from Light In The Box, is because if you follow me on Instagram, you know that along with my two pups Rollie and Moses, I also have a Maine coon cat named Lola. And I was just tickled by this particular tee because if Lola were technicolor, she'd look pretty similar to the feline!

Next, the reason why I chose this yellow leather jacket, is because though I have my old faithful black one from Wilson Leather, I figured I needed something a bit lighter for spring, so this jacket was a great addition to my wardrobe! This jacket is also pretty warm for being light weight, which is great for when it gets chilly in the evening. I also chose these shorts from SheIn because I actually only had two pair, and with spending so much time in Florida as well as the weather warming up here, I decided perhaps I should start a new collection for next year before heading back to campus!

One Last Look

Do you also have a case of spring fever, if so how have you been styling for it? Let's chat about it in the comments below or you can tweet me at @StarkRavingChic! Have an adorable, relaxed spring look that you'd like to show off? I'd love to see it! So feel free to tag me in a post or on your Instagram story at @StarkRavingChic. Later, babes!

Xx, Bree

P.S. Also, In case you haven't heard, I am now a proud member of rewardStyle and LIKEtoKNOW.it! Meaning you can shop straight from my Instagram feed when you click here or here. Don't know what LIKEtoKNOW.it is all about? Learn more, here! Or you can check out my up coming post about it, this Wednesday!