All posts tagged: fashion blogger

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 …

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 …

living lighter with less

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’Til 2022, a deep desire for “less” has continued to well up in my being. Perhaps partially driven by a complex, heavy world around us. Simplicity is uncomplicated peace, and excess is no more than baggage. I’ve applied this not only to a more capsule approach to my wardrobe, but throughout my home and life as well. It’s become easier and easier to let go of the baggage that builds up with time, and more and more rewarding as the piles of unneeded disappear leaving more time to kick back and enjoy what you have. Not only in things which are material, but also in matters of the mind.    We are a generation of over thinkers. Of excess, and emotional weights we carry with us throughout our lives. It’s a new year, and it’s time to eliminate and reduce baggage – physically, mentally and emotionally. The cause and effect is simple, with less, we are lighter. With less burdens, we can stand up straighter. We become free to pursue what makes us truly happy without …

preppy or minimalist, loafers are the new footwear essentials

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Love it or hate it, if fashion is your thing, you already know chunky loafers are the minimalist must-have shoes of the season. This confident 90’s it girl style made a huge comeback in 2021, being paired with minimalist and preppy outfits alike. The good news, if you’re late on the trend, it’s not too late to grab a pair. Loafers are going to be around for a while, forecasted to continue through next year after being spotted littering the 2022 spring runways. Why we love them? While sneakers have made their debut the past several seasons as the comfortable essential while working from home, it’s feeling like time to mix it up a bit. We’re back in the office, and we’re having fun dressing for the occasion once again. That being said, we’ve gotten a little spoiled being in our comfies 24/7. Loafers offer the perfect solution – a tailored style that can be worn with casual minimalist office essentials, or dressed up true to the 90’s for those re-embracing fashion with open arms.  …

modern suiting trends | the skirt suit

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Skirt suits aren’t new. They’ve been around since the 19th century, when women wore tailored jackets with long skirts for riding and archery, and we still see equestrian inspired details in the hottest suiting trends of today.  All that to say, skirt suits been a preppy wardrobe staple that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and sure to continue as one of the most popular fashion trends season after season. However with time, trends do evolve as the next generation takes their stab at the classics. If you’re looking for your next skirt suit that embodies the new era of preppy style, here’s what you should look for.  Our skirts are getting shorter Say hello to a little leg as our bottom coordinates cut off a few inches in thigh grazing minis this season. Midis may be in when you’re rocking your 90’s trends, but when it comes to suiting this FW21-22, prepare to bare some skin. The mini oozes feminine poise Jackie O’ style (ok maybe even a little shorter). But don’t get to caught …

the 8 fall must-haves to freshen up the minimalist’s wardrobe

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Fall is steadily underway, and if you haven’t shopped for your key pieces for the season yet, get ready for these to be your new everyday essentials that you’ll be able to continue wearing through the cold winter months and into early spring.  If you’re trying to maintain a more minimalist capsule wardrobe (like myself), bear in mind you don’t need to adopt every trend, but rather, should select the pieces you know you’ll be able to integrate into multiple looks throughout the season and beyond. These pieces are all fresh and modern, yet versatile and timeless classics, so with a little creativity you should be able to remix them with your current wardrobe into countless outfits you’ll be able to wear for months to come.  The chunky loafer Thanks to the return of 90’s preppy fashion trends, the loafer is back in a big way. Wear them with all of your preppy looks from suiting to skirts and denim. What to look for: sleek minimalist uppers or uppers with subtle details like cozy shearling …

today’s outfit inspo: the sweater vest

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No filters, no effects, today’s actual outfit. After putting some thought into what I want to see @dayinmydreams represent this fall as a minimalist and luxury fashion blog, I want to share more real life moments and fashion that isn’t just styled for a feed, but styled for life. Today is one of my last work from home days, before I return to the office full time as marketing director of CSC. while most of this year has been a blur, I’ll tell you my 8-5 work from home style has been essentially loungewear with a blazer thrown over top. That’s about to change as we return to the office, and I have to admit, I’m a bit excited for the shift in gears. Lots coming for fall. Just published this fall’s trend report on key styles we’re seeing from around the globe. Get ready for a continuation of preppy sophisticates, as well as an emergence of nature-inspired trends – largely rooted in sustainability. You can check out the full fall trend report here. With October right …

transitional style for chilly nights | the oversized utility shirt “shacket”

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In 2020 at home, casual style was taking over the scene with co-ord sweatsuits, graphic hoodies and fuzzy slip-ons. Well 2020 is over and it’s finally time to dress to impress – the only problem is now that we’ve gotten a taste of the cozy, how are we supposed to leave that behind? 2021 spring fashion trends are all about being comfortable while stepping back out into the world for the first time in months. What we’re all really looking for is how we bring our new comfy lounge aesthetics outside. One FW20 trend that has transitioned to the spring of 2021 is the shacket (or shirt jacket). This oversized utility shirt trend is just what it sounds like: a shirt that can be worn as a jacket, dress, or (obviously) an oversized shirt. It is a perfect combination of a tailored button down look with a more cozy, spacious feel that makes it extremely versatile. How to style a shacket There are so many different ways to incorporate this key item into your early …

spring style preview

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A year since lockdowns, there have been a slew of fashion revelations and new trends that have risen from our new lifestyles. It was a year that proved nothing can come between true fashionistas and their passion, not even a global pandemic. With the world reopening and society normalizing, we are fully ready to embrace fashion once again. Goodbye sweats. There is an amazing assortment of fashion pieces now being designed and showcased by women of all ages worldwide to celebrate the ‘rebirth’ of their style.  If there is anything that lockdown taught us is that nothing is predictable. Fashion is a reflection of society and humanity. Our fashion forecast has shifted more dramatically in the past year with the adaptation to our new lifestyle habits. Without further adieu, let’s jump in to some of the biggest spring style fashion trends of 2021 today. Handbag Styles in Spring 2021 This season it is all about the handbag. Since many of us haven’t been able to carry a gorgeous luxury handbag for so long, now is …