REVIEWS & GUIDES
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Honest Review of Margaux Leopard Heel
Hi, friends! Shoes are one of those things I believe in “investing” (of course, investing actual money rakes priority). I had been wanting a pair of the The Heel from Margaux in Leopard for a few years, and Alex gifted me a pair for Christmas last year. At a price tag of $298 (though they typically do 20% off sale for Black Friday which I think is worth the wait!), these Margaux shoes are certainly an investment so I wanted to share my thoughts in the hopes that it’ll help you make a wise decision. Be prepared as this is a lengthy review! THE LOOK First things first, these Margaux…
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Honest Review of Universal Standard “Mystery Box” 2022
Hi, friends! Universal Standard has been on my radar for the last few years, especially since I began having disposable income recently and deciding to be more mindful of what I buy and what businesses I buy from. Universal Standard is a clothing brand with inclusive sizing (sizes 00-40), which I love! I made my first purchase from them a few weeks ago when they had one of their Mystery Box sales. As the name suggests, Mystery Boxes are a surprise selection of items based on your size and the box that you choose. They had quite a selection but I chose the “Classic Box” ($148) to play safe. I…
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What I Got in My Second thredUP Order
Hi, friends! I have purged my closet quite a bit recently and got rid of all the clothes that do not fit me anymore. Because I have been wanting to buy secondhand clothes in efforts to make more sustainable choices, I decided to get some new-to-me clothes from thredUP, an online consignment/thrift store. While this was only my second time placing an order from thredUP, I browse it quite frequently. Because there are a lot of listings on thredUP, I always filter for “My Sizes” (you can preset this) and “New with Tags” or “Like-New” conditions to make it less overwhelming. I also recommend looking at a specific brand you…
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How to Wear the Nap Dress in Fall/Winter
Hi, friends! In today’s post, I am sharing how I wear the Nap Dress (or really any sleeveless dress) in the colder months. Living in North Carolina, I am a big fan of carrying your summer wardrobe into fleeting fall and mild winter that follows. Really the idea is to simply over or under the dress to make it weather appropriate, but I hope it gives you some new ideas. With a Jean Jacket Is there anything easier than a jean jacket + black dress? My jean jacket is from Old Navy, and I got it on sale for $15! I have worn this combination quite a few times recently,…
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Hill House Nap Dress Review
If you follow me on Instagram or have seen me in real life in the last several months, you know I have been living in my Nap Dresses! Quite a few of you have asked for my thoughts on the Nap Dress, and I put together this review/guide post. Their next drop (Trellis coming back!) is this Friday at 12pm EST so mark your calendar! I only own the Ellie Nap Dresses so my review will only be on that specific style. IS IT WORTH IT? WHAT ARE THE DRESSES LIKE? ( SIZING + FABRIC) Priced at $125, the Nap Dress is not the most affordable dress out there. With…