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Showing posts with label missguided. Show all posts
How I Shop
Something I get asked about frequently is how and where I shop, so I thought I'd clear it all up in a blog post. I do about 95% of my shopping online, and if you're curious about which stores specifically, I've added a list of my favorite retailers to my sidebar. I'm too accustomed to living in a digital world and have very little patience for combing through racks, waiting in lines, or trying on clothes in dressing rooms anymore, though I do make the occasional shopping trip to return stuff and get an almond pretzel from Auntie Anne's ;).
I generally sign up for all of my favorite stores' mailing lists and let them market to me. There are some stores, like Zara and Pixie Market, that I like to check every time they have new arrivals. For other stores, like ASOS and Forever 21, they have way too much volume of merchandise to keep up with, and I'll only check out their site if I'm looking for something specific, or if I'm intrigued by their marketing/lookbook images or any promotions they might be running. Whenever I see an item I like, I usually don't buy right away (unless it's on sale, might sell out soon, or I REALLY like it). Usually, I'll bookmark an item via Pinterest or I'll file it away into one of my "curated finds" lists (for example, my shoppable list for Spring/Summer here). Often times, after a few days have passed, I'll find that I'm not really interested in buying that item anymore, or conversely, I'll find that I still really want it. Or I'll find that I only kind of want it--that it would only be worth buying if I can get a better price. I like to think that patience is a virtue when it comes to shopping, so I always try to wait a few days or even a few weeks if I can, to cut down on impulse buying and regret. It also gives me an opportunity to get the best price and take advantage of any potential price drops or promotions (free shipping!) the retailer might run.
Organizing everything I like and being able to see it on a single page also helps me get a sense of what trends and colors I'm really loving for a particular season. It helps me figure out what items I might wear together, and what might not work well in my wardrobe, if something I bookmarked sticks out like a sore thumb. I've heard of sites like Shopstyle, Lyst, or Polyvore that could potentially help you shop and organize your wishlist, but I've never given them a try. Do you use any of these? Share any shopping secrets you have below!
Anyway, that brings me to this skirt. I really love a nice dusty pink, so when I saw it during my weekly perusal of Missguided's new arrivals, it was instant love. So much so, that I paid full price for it (it was only $30 but it's on sale for $10 now...) and even paid for shipping (I normally always try to buy enough to get the free shipping but there was nothing else I wanted at that time). I don't regret it because sometimes sizes on Missguided will sell out quickly and you just never know. Anyways, it is hard to feel regret when it's looking so good with this beautiful spring we are having. It is seriously one of most beautiful springs I can ever remember: mild(ish) weather, a bit of rain, and tons of blooming flowers! Hope you all have a great day.
Black lace-up top, Free People (just picked up the same top in white on sale here!) Faux-suede wrap skirt, Missguided. Fringed cardigan, LA Made. Lace-up mid-heel sandals, Public Desire.
Chicago, IL, USA
Lincoln Park, Chicago
Tan long sleeved crop top, Missguided. Floral wrap skirt, Missguided (sold out). Chuck Taylor All-Stars, Converse. Fringed crossbody, Rebecca Minkoff.
Our last day in Chicago was spent exploring beautiful Lincoln Park, definitely one of the highlights of our trip. I actually wish we had more time to explore the park's many offerings, but we had an evening flight to catch and had to rush things a bit. We couldn't have asked for better weather as we walked around the gorgeous nature boardwalk which also had a great view of some skyscrapers to remind us that we were right in the heart of the city.
Print Mix
A printed coat can be a statement all on its own but I decided to add a little more interest by pairing it with another print. This floral skort is such a fun piece from Missguided. I wasn't sure how I felt about skorts when they first experienced a resurgence last season; the Zara envelope one in particular that was knocked off so much felt super played out. Missguided has a ton of skorts, some of which are constructed a little more uniquely. These are more like shorts but with some fun flaps added on, and super flattering in my opinion. Even better is the fact that I got it on sale! Speaking of which, Missguided is having another big sale with an extra 40% off marked prices (use code 'EXTRA40')! I already picked up a couple of things I can't wait to show off soon.
White sleeveless button up, Nasty Gal. Floral-printed skort, Missguided (sold out, similar here). Black and white plaid coat, Sheinside. Tote bag, MICHAEL Michael Kors. Red d'Orsay flats, Chinese Laundry.
Lace Hems
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it seems appropriate to rock a little bit of lingerie-inspired lace. The eyelash lace hem on these shorts is so pretty but also a bit risque, so to balance out the look, I paired them with a decidedly unsexy chunky sweater (even though it was pretty warm out). While much of the United States faces another winter storm this week, those of us in Los Angeles are getting hit with a February heatwave with temperatures in the mid 80s! In fact, I was driving around with my brother (who has Down syndrome) the other day and he was so confused by the warm weather that he turned to me with confusion and asked, "it's summer??"
Lace hem shorts, Missguided. Cropped cable-knit sweater with mockneck, Sheinside. Large bucket bag in Cammello, Mansur Gavriel. Two tone sandals, Foreign Exchange.
Winter Waves
It seems a bit odd that while most of the country is experiencing an "Arctic cold wave," Los Angeles seems to be experiencing something of a heat wave this week. Just when I was really starting to appreciate the cold weather too! But I guess I can't complain too much about the opportunity to bare some legs and toes. I've seen so many bloggers wearing white after Labor Day that I can't even call it a trend anymore. I think it feels completely natural to wear white in the winter, just like any other color. So while Missguided offered this super cute plaid skirt* in both black and white colorways, I found myself gravitating toward the white despite the season. And it's probably the closest I'll be getting to a "white winter" this year!
*I got the skirt in my normal size, a US4, and it runs pretty big. So if you decide to get it, size down!
White plaid skirt, Missguided. Black crop top, Aeropostale. Grey knit cardigan, Express (on sale!) Love crossbody, Rebecca Minkoff. Black strappy sandals, Schutz.
Print Mixing
Print mixing can be tricky business so I decided to keep things simple by wearing prints in the same family. Finding tribal prints to mix is no problem with their ubiquity these days. I really like how this ruffled skirt from Forever 21 has that French bohemian vibe. And this eye-catching cropped cardigan from Missguided is the perfect summer topper for many of my more basic outfits. But I think, together, they give off quite a different vibe than apart.
Aztec-print cropped blazer, c/o Missguided. Tiered ruffle skirt, Forever 21. Black sweetheart crop top, UO. Suede fringed bag, Zara. Nude "Carys" sandals, Shoemint.
Feelin' Floppy
Since I'm currently growing out my bangs, I've been getting a lot of mileage out of my hats recently. I feel like I've been having more bad hair days than good ones so sometimes a hat is the only answer. It's also good for keeping my face out of the sun, as my mom has lectured me for as long as I can remember. Hopefully she's happy that I'm finally listening! I'm so late to the game but I've finally started being diligent about applying sunscreen EVERY SINGLE DAY. I mean, there's a hole in our o-zone layer, you know?
Speaking of sunshine, (this is a poor segue, but) I really love some of the two-piece outfits I've been seeing on Missguided lately. Especially the short sets, which offer the same carefree summery vibe of a playsuit without the hassle of having to get naked every time I need to use the bathroom!
Daisy print crop top & floaty shorts, both c/o Missguided. Floppy hat, UO. Suede ankle boots, Steve Madden. Suede fringed purse, Zara (sold out).
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