All posts tagged: fashion blog

Neutrals with a Twist: Lace, Crochet & Linen

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A summer style story in elevated romantic textures. There’s something undeniably captivating about a neutral wardrobe done right. Far from boring, shades of cream, bone, butter and black offer a canvas for texture, silhouette, and soft structure to shine. Summer brings a fresh chance to explore romantic minimalism—where details like lace, crochet, and ruching take center stage without the need for loud prints or color. Below, five romantic summer looks that bring summer sophistication to life, all rooted in the quiet power of neutrals. 1. The Long-Sleeve Lace Maxi: Effortless & Elegant Lace gets an elegant update in this long-sleeved maxi. The design keeps things understated—no contrasting details, just sheer lace gathered with an intriguing drop waist and a hem that hits at the ankle. Wear it casual barefoot in Santorini or pair with pumps and simple accessories for formal occasions. This is romance, redefined. If you’ve been looking for a cream lace dress outfit, this is a fashion steal I would recommend. Shop the look > Cream Lace Dress (Similar) 2. The Crochet Knit …

Commense Coupon Code and a Review of 5 Fall Style Essentials

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Looking for some fall style steals? Here’s a Commense coupon code for 12% off, plus a review of a few key items from the fall and winter collection. Code: Dreams_12 I first discovered Commense Official from their well placed Instagram ads. After purchasing my first haul, I was quick to publish an unsponsored, real life Commense Review sharing my personal experience with the brand. Since then, I’m happy to share after chasing down the brand’s influencer management team, I’m now an approved affiliate of the brand. In turn, that means I now get a commission, some new fall essentials for another review, plus… You can save 12% off with this Commense coupon code: Dreams_12 Commense has a curated collection of modern fashion essentials at attainable prices. If you’re hoping to update your wardrobe with a few new pieces each season, this is a good place to layer in some seasonal trends. So if you’re wondering, yes–Commense clothing is legit. And I’m now on my second season of pieces from the brand. Many of the pieces I …

Benefits of a Fashion Blog: Learn About Quality, Earn Income, Discover Brands and More

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Here are some ways you can benefit from owning a fashion style blog, with real-life examples acquired over 10 years of blogging experience. Owning a fashion style blog has become increasingly competitive since its early beginnings. But there’s good news for those who are still trying to make it their career–you can still make money with a fashion blog, plus some other great perks. I have owned a fashion style blog for about 10 years, and made as much as $50,000 in a year–most of which time the blog was more of a hobby than a career.  This year, I clothed my entire family in adidas for a year, made some extra cash and worked primarily during “unused” hours of the day (aka insomnia streaks, road trips, waiting in lines, etc.) In this fashion blog “case study” with adidas, I’ll be serving examples of ways you can benefit from owning a blog as a side hustle, or even a full time career.   Learn about brand quality, which can help guide future purchases: adidas has …

check out these brands with stylish women’s clothing and shoes under $100

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There’s a certain thrill when you find a good quality product at a steal. But it’s not easy to find something that’s fashionable without defaulting to some overplayed brands–or draining your wallet out on regrettably low quality, mass fashion on Amazon.  Need to update your wardrobe on a budget? Here are some surprisingly cool women’s brands with wardrobe essentials and shoes under $100. #1: Quince Image Credit: Quince Minimalist basics under $100: Shop Quince European linen blouses, lightweight cashmere sweaters, and cotton basics at a $35-$90 price range  I’ve been actually intending to write a Quince review after purchasing a few essentials at a good value earlier this spring for myself, my husband and my toddler. They offer all of the key essential silhouettes, and their fabric selections are high quality. If you need to update your collection of basic tees, lightweight sweaters or summer dresses, this is a good place to start.  They even carry an assortment of genuine leather shoes under $100 ranging from sandals to clogs, loafers and mules. #2: adidas Sporty …

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 …

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 …

4 tips for finding the perfect sneakers in 2022

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Decades ago, when sneaker culture was just emerging, it wasn’t hard to keep track of the most recent releases. There were only a couple of sneaker lines, and you would find out about them either through word-of-mouth or prominent magazine and TV ads. Today, however, things are a lot different. There are multiple major sneaker lines from new cult brands like ON and Veja to the classics like All Stars and Nike Air Force. On top of that, fans have to keep track of the different brand collaborations with athletes, singers, and designers. However, there are a couple of hacks to find the perfect sneakers in the saturated 2022 sneaker market. Focus on what you want The variety of designs, technology, and models available makes it more important than ever to never settle for anything less than what’s perfect for you. There are so many options –  each one made with specific purpose, taste, and needs in mind.   Start with a rough idea of what you’re looking for. For example, we posted recently about some …

11 fashion influencers slaying summer style

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In the ever changing landscape of fashion and technology, there has been an extraordinary rise in the industry of content creation and micro trends driven by the luxury fashion blog community. Influencers certainly get a lot of hate, but it’s harder than you might think making life look so effortless. Lifestyle and fashion bloggers make you want to treat everyday like a luxury experience, and inspire us to live life the way you truly want to. With some mad props to the majors and respect for the fashion bloggers continuing the grind, let’s highlight a few women on Instagram who are killing it in the world of social media, and some of the best fashion influencers to follow for outfit inspiration and beyond. Cut outs and sleek, sexy summer style: Carolina Lindo Blogger behind @imnotsorrydarling, her handle clearly sums up her approach to style. Bold, daring, and effortlessly sexy, Carolina has mastered the art of summer style in slinky dresses, bold printed bikinis and cutouts galore. Follow her for luxury resort wear style. Casual can …

self check, is this outfit even me?

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An inbox full of fashion newsletters, runway updates, trend magazines and reports – and don’t even get me started on scrolling for hours through covet-worthy insta posts. It’s easy to get lost in the world of fashion.  We are a culture of excess, and access to it all. Working in fashion and managing a side hustle fashion blog keeps me brow-deep in all things fashion. And studying all of the world’s most tantalizing trends can sometimes make it difficult draw the line between what we love, and what’s truly “us”. If your wardrobe hasn’t felt like you lately, maybe it’s time for a self check.  It’s important to realize you can appreciate all kinds of fashion, without feeling like you need to jump on board with every single trend. If you’re trying to reduce clutter and maintain a more minimalistic wardrobe, perhaps it’s time for some self diagnostics before shopping. Pre-shopping self(help) checklist: Does this piece express something about me? Is this something I would feel confident wearing? Do I have other items in my …