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Minimalist at heart, but not ready to give up my stuff. Want a look inside my wardrobe? Come on in. The water’s nice. Welcome to the fashion blog collection of day in my dreams, ready to get you inspired for your next ootd. Here’s what I wore, who I’m wearing and what pieces I love most. From modern street style to fashion forecasting and ootd inspo, here’s what to wear today in mostly monochrome, luxury fashion.

Commense review: I discovered this brand on Instagram and updated all of my essentials

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Looking for modern fashion essentials to update your wardrobe this season? I just refreshed my wardrobe with several new pieces from Commense after being lured in by their well placed Instagram ads. Click here to shop and use code: DREAMS_12 to get an extra 12% off everything! > To answer your first question, yes… Commense clothing is legit. (Though I was able to find some replicas on Amazon after posting office outfit ideas on the blog and sharing on Pinterest).  From someone who’s been in the fashion blog business for years (reviewing dozens of brands season after season) here’s the scoop on how Commense clothing ranks in quality, materials, style and versatility.  Commense Review  Package arrived, opening the box… I was actually surprised how good each piece looked from my first haul! The affordable retail prices (with an average range of $25-$80) had me wondering if Commense was going to fall somewhere just above the SHEIN category of products, but far from true. If you’re wondering if Commense clothing is legit the simple answer is …

5 modern work outfits for women in trendy, business casual environments

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Need to update the your work outfits? Get some fresh inspo with these trendy work outfits incorporating a few key pieces including modern shirts, pleated trousers and other essentials that eliminate the morning struggle. By adding just a few core tops and bottoms to your wardrobe, you’ll be able to effortlessly coordinate dozens of modern work outfits that you can wear season after season.  After spotting a couple statement, office appropriate tops (on Commense’s well placed Instagram ads), I ended up with a box of sophisticated knit tops, cotton short sets and a pair of pleated trousers that completely renovated my office wardrobe from just this one site. (and for a lot less than big editorial recommendations for office wear from Vogue, Who What Wear or other mega publications) Here are 5 cute business casual outfits I paired together from my first Commense haul… and ideas on how to remix the pieces (or similar pieces) into several more looks you can wear all throughout the week.  For the utilitarian: a boxy zipper vest and pleated trousers is …

adidas review: essential summer clothing for an active lifestyle 

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FASHION BLOGGER DAY IN MY DREAMS REVIEWS ADIDAS SUMMER CLOTHING IN A CURATED LIST OF SOPHISTICATED, MINIMALIST SUMMER ESSENTIALS DESIGNED FOR AN ACTIVE EVERYDAY LIFESTYLE. Summer weather has arrived, and with it a range of activities challenging our athleticism as well as the hustle of everyday life. If you’re looking for staple summer  fashion essentials that you will rewear day after day… while you run errands, marathons, and finally crash back at home, check out this adidas review of some pieces I’ve tried and found to be core elements of an active summer lifestyle.   Easy, sophisticated shorts for everyday  Whether you work from home, spend a great deal of time outdoors, or just love to be comfortable in your own skin, adidas has a great range of surprisingly sophisticated shorts for everyday wear. Made with good quality materials, expert fitting, practical pockets and essential styling – adidas women’s shorts can easily become a summer wardrobe staple. From everyday tasks at home, working outdoors, or leisure activities such as biking, hiking or running errands – …

Moda Operandi introduces Malene Birger, and the collection is sooo good.

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Looking for luxury fashion basics? Look no further than Malene Birger. Swooning over the entire collection, these functional minimalist essentials have all the elegance of couture fashion, without the pomp. Image cred: Malene Birger Modern understated silhouettes, the right fabrics and delicate details, Malene Birger has somehow managed to master an unexpectedly flattering oversized fit and pieces for all of life’s real moments. Equally wearable as they are chic, it is as if Malene has translated what fashion should always have been. Having filtered through so many brands, I finally feel I have discovered a designer I’d actually swap wardrobes with if given the chance. Image cred: Moda Operandi Thanks Moda Operandi for the recent feature that introduced me to the brand in their latest newsletter (and thanks to insomnia for keeping me awake long enough to open that newsletter). While I haven’t tried the brand (yet) firsthand, here’s what you can expect from a quick overview of the brand: Image cred: Malene Birger If you value long-term fashion investments, functionality and modern style in …

best hike leisure sneakers for your active lifestyle

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Need a fashionable yet functional sneaker refresh for your spring style? Shake up your white sneaker addiction by giving hike leisure a try. If you love getting outdoors, this fashion trend is for you. With highly functional footwear, your athleisure style gets an upgrade with looks that can take you off road in style and functionality. What is exactly is hike leisure? Hike leisure is a newer segment of athleisure fashion focused on a more active, outdoor lifestyle. The sneakers are really what defines the trend, swapping athleisure basics for hiking sneakers that feature outdoor details like hiker laces, toggles, grippy high traction soles and more high top silhouettes versus athleisure’s dominant court sneaker and sport sneaker silhouettes. Pair your hiking sneakers with a wardrobe of athleisure wear, or throw in some more hiking gear like a quarter zip fleece, anything with toggles and bright colored elastic or Velcro details, and don’t forget to focus on function as a dominant aspect of this trend (and a critical role in essential fashion). Fashion trends also include …

Stutterheim rain boots review: functionality never looked so much like fashion 

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Have an eye for fashion but a utilitarian at heart? Stutterheim delivers a collection of rubber rain boots and jackets that combine clean, minimalist style with real-life functionality.  Shop Stutterheim > If your abode sees rain or snow, or if you traverse to places that do; if you often traverse outdoors, or trod on city streets; rain boots are an essential most of us require at some point in life. Why settle for a pair of boots that functions when you have the choice to find a pair that speaks to you beyond basic operation?   I’ve long since been a fan of Stutterheim, having first tried their rain jackets several years back. Remembering the modern aesthetic and functionality of design and materials, their rain boots immediately came to mind. This season, I’ve had the privilege to experience a pair of Stutterheim rain boots myself.  Initially drawn to the classic Chelsea boot silhouette and modern toothy color block sole of Stutterheim rain boots, I’ve also found myself in need of a pair of rubber boots …

shop Anne Fontaine for iconic luxury fashion you can wear for special occasions and everyday

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Wear your luxury everyday – Anne Fontaine’s exquisite craftsmanship, elegant design and beautiful materials combine to create high end fashion essentials functional and versatile enough for everyday wear, yet stunning enough for life’s most special occasions.   Need proof? I’ve selected two of Anne Fontaine’s new arrivals to style several different outfits for every occasion, illustrating the ultimate versatility you can experience by incorporating the right luxury pieces into a capsule wardrobe.  Anne Fontaine Designed the ultimate evening gown for special occasions. I have no other way to describe my feelings other than, I feel I experienced Anne Fontaine in a whole new way trying on this stunning evening gown for the first time.  While it came at no surprise that the fit, fabric and craftsmanship were superior, there was also some little feeling of magic as the pale sequence caught the light of the sunset that first night.  Shop Anne Fontaine Ready to Wear Dresses > For a look that evokes feeling, Anne Fontaine designed an evening gown is truly a one of a …

Fidelity Denim Review: Jeans and Denim Skirts Made in America

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“One of the few remaining denim brands to cut, sew and wash all of our products in North America.” – Fidelity Denim Starting to care about how and where your products are made? Here’s a fashion brand that’s committed to creating modern jeans with high quality denim – all made start to finish in the USA. Here’s what we will cover in this Fidelity Denim review: Shop Fidelity Denim > Browse the Selection > In this Fidelity Denim review, I’ll cover fabric, fit, quality and style of my favorite selections for a relaxed, fashion forward lifestyle that you can style for everyday occasions.  Fidelity Denim is a brand that makes jeans in the USA First a bit about the brand. When I was approached with the opportunity to cover Fidelity Denim, I was first intrigued by their manufacturing stance to cut, sew, and wash all products in America. Even working in fashion, I have barely begun to scratch the surface of the ins-and-outs of brands labeling themselves “made in USA”, only to discover many products need …

6 basic capsule jewelry essentials that give you that effortless look of luxury 

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You’ve identified and invested in the key essentials for your capsule wardrobe, what about your jewelry collection?  These 7 minimalist jewelry essentials are all you need to compliment every outfit from everyday casual to glamorous occasion wear with versatile pieces that can transform your look with the exact axis of indulgent, yet effortless luxury.  Gold hoop earrings  With a warm golden glow and sensual curve, it’s no wonder gold hoops are perhaps the most sought after jewelry essential of our generation. For a single set you can wear with everything, these gold hoop earrings by Aurate feature a modern aesthetic with a more substantial silhouette, and are just the right size to make them simple enough for everyday, yet statement enough for occasion wear.  Simple gold bands  Simple yet elegant and completely effortless, keep 2-3 gold rings in your jewelry dish in varied widths to slip on in the mornings. It will make your look a touch more polished, even on days where low effort is required. Pair with other gold accessories and they shine …

Troubadour x Thomas Pink travel bag review: a high-performance collaboration with a sleek design

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Get ready for a collaboration that just released the ultimate high-performance work and travel bags for the future of the modern professional.  Troubadour x Thomas Pink combine powers to release a capsule collection of 4 essential work and travel bags infused with sharp attention to details that make each piece highly functional and timelessly fashionable.  Shop Troubadour > Eager to sample the collection, the team sent over the new Embark compact duffle for me to try out myself. Here’s the Troubadour x Thomas Pink review that will spill everything you need to know about the new collaboration release.  First a bit about each brand and why the Troubadour x Thomas Pink collaboration makes so much sense for this capsule collection.  I’m was already familiar with Thomas Pink as a renowned luxury shirtmaker out of London. Their brand of iconic shirts for men and women defines modern shirting with a high level of attention to detail and an energized mix of colors and silhouettes for day to night wear. The collection is essential yet anything but …