Rompers are my go-to for pretty much any occasion because they are comfortable, easy to pack on trips, and they are perfect for tall girls because sometimes dresses are just too short! Here I have rounded up 5 super cute black rompers for casual or dressy looks, all under $30 that you need in your wardrobe this season. Best of all, these are prime so you can get them in just 2 days!
Utility Romper
Perfect for days at the beach, shopping or just running errands this style romper is my favorite. The material is lightweight and linen-like so it’s textured and looks okay wrinkled which makes it ideal for packing on your next vacay. Style it up with wedges, layered gold necklaces, and a statement bag – this one is great for accessorizing.
Here is a quick lookbook of the outfits I planned, packed, and wore during Fashion Week this past February. I went with neutral tones and a 70’s inspired vibe. Honestly, I usually have one favorite look that stands out above the rest, but this year I loved all of the looks so much! Everything was comfortable and easy to wear all day – which is super important when it’s rainy, cold and you have to walk a lot! So without further ado, here are the looks!
Taking engagement photos for your save the date can me so much fun, but it can also be stressful if you don’t know where to start. Here are my tips to getting pictures you will absolutely love.
Pinterest Is Your Best Friend
Start your search with Pinterest. This is my #1 tip. I browsed Pinterest to find pose and location inspiration as well as outfits. This helped me to narrow down locations and create the theme I was looking for. Why I say to start with Pinterest is because it is so easy to search and find relevant information and you can create a board to save the photos to, by doing this you will be able to narrow my scope and identify the theme you are looking for. It seriously helped me so much in determining what it was Jhonathan and I wanted to convey in our shoot.
This was my second February Fashion Week to attend so I learned for year one that the chances of rain are high…as is wind and chilly temps, so I came prepared! Here I will share a glimpse at the looks that I brought all from Boohoo, and all packed in a single carry-on per usual – enjoy!
What’s the weather like? Will you be walking? Transition from day to night looks? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered for all things Malaga!
Continuing with my carry-on only packing, Jhonathan and I traveled to Malaga, Spain this past December and each only brought a carry-on. For the weather in December, we were looking at 40-60 degree weather with possibility of rain, clouds and temps fluctuating to the 70’s. This might sound odd but when you are from Houston, you are used to sporadic weather changes so I know how to pack for pretty much any weather and make it work!
So Here’s What I Brought
I needed to pack clothing that was comfortable, but also wearable no matter where we went dresscode wise. This can be tricky, but I have learned it’s all about the color palette and materials.
Packing dark wash denim is always a must. You can dress them up or down and as long as they are comfortable, can be worn all day! I paired mine with a chunky knit chevron sweater in blush and maroon. The over the knee boots completes this all day appropriate look for shopping in the city and hitting local restaurants and museums. Below I have added a few pairs of my favorite denim. They are a bit of a splurge but the quality totally makes them worth it! You will have them forever!
A Fun Print Workout Look & Something For Layering
So if you are going to Malaga, you must visit El Caminito Del Rey. And for this hike I highly recommend a comfortable activewear set and with the temps fluctuating; layer! We bought a jacket, and a backpack so that once the temps raised we were able to place our jackets in our backpacks and feel much more comfortable. I am wearing a printed set with a lightweight cotton zip up cardigan. This was perfect for the hike, accompanied by my running shoes.
A Dark Colored Sweater Dress
This was a must for any trip! A sweater dress was actually ideal for the Malaga December weather. This one from Lulus was perfect with a belt bag and my over the knee boots. The reason I recommend a dark color is because they give off a more dressier vibe and can be worn from morning brunch to a show in the evening.
And lastly, you will want to have a transitional coat with you…preferably with a hood! I actually had to purchase this one while in Malaga because the temps dropped on us the first day and started raining! This coat not only kept me warm, but also ended up being my most favorite purchase which I wear all of the time now! I purchased it in a color that went with the palette I packed so that everything could seamlessly be paired together and looked complete. That is really the key to packing light. Make sure everything compliments each other so that you can mix and match pieces and above all look great while being comfortable! – Because the last thing you should be doing is worrying about your uncomfortable outfit! Vacationing is all about enjoying the sights and culture around you!
Femme Luxe reached out to me to try a few of their pieces and I of course had to say YES! I have been looking to try out their brand, as they cater to a curvy figure so was super excited to give their brand a review! I went for 2 completely different styles, but with the same color scheme; shades of pink and white!
Lookin Sporty
First for the sporty look, we have this 2-piece jogger set. The material is stretchy and warm and love that the top is cropped with a hood. This is such a great quality set for the price! It is super flattering and looks adorable on! I normally don’t feel comfortable in cropped pieces, but this one lays just right! The elastic band at the waist is just the right thickness and the top is not too tight.
City Femme
My more feminine selection was this adorable sweater dress with oversized sleeves! The shade of pink this is offered in is so perfect, as is the chunky knit. The material is heavy enough to wear alone, no need for a slip or spanx! I paired it with my favorite white sock booties, which complemented this dress so well! Also it comes in a few other colors so you are definitely going to want to snatch it up in all shades!
Check out Femme Luxe for some super cute affordable co-ords and dresses! No matter your style, they will have something cute for you!
Kimmy’s is a Dallas based boutique that reached out to me to style a few looks and give their brand a review! The first thing I noticed about the company is the passion and personal touch the owner brings to the table, which I absolutely love. One of the first things I noticed about her assortment was that it was super affordable, so if you like to shop on a budget but want unique boutique clothing this is the store for you! Kimmy’s offers the perfect array of weekend to work wear. From camo sweater dresses to staple tees, this is the place to shop! Okay enough from me, it’s time to check out the looks!
Also! Keep in mind this is a boutique so there are limited quantities of everything and pieces will sell out fast, so if you like something, get it asap! 🙂
Warmest and most cozy pullover! I ordered in a M so it would fit big on me and it fits just how I wanted! I wore this on the plane to Paris and now want to travel everywhere with it!
This pink silky top is so versatile and looks great with jeans and skirts! I love the cold shoulder details and all of the ruffles. It’s so pretty and can be worn so many different ways. A wordrobe must!
Sorry yall, this dress is already sold out! The camo and tie waist are what really make this dress stand out. – Plus its crazy comfortable!
Jumpsuit || Turtleneck || Bag || Shoes
Lastly this jumpsuit dress look. The plaid print immediately got my attention and I knew I needed this piece. It looks adorable with white lace tops as well as black turtlenecks as styled here and pairs perfectly with Kimmy’s Go to Suede heels.
Hope you enjoyed these looks, and love Kimmy’s Boutique as much as I do! <3
Red Dress boutique sent me a few pieces to style from their online assortment and I couldn’t have been more thrilled! First of all, everything they sell is super cute so it was really hard for me to make a selection, but landed on the items you will see styled in this post! A huge thank you to Red Dress for partnering with me – and can’t wait to show you guys these looks!
So in this first outfit, the Red Dress piece is this sweater. I also styled it in the featured image with jeans and booties, but wanted to try it out with a skirt too and voila! I decided to mix prints with this look pairing cheetah and plaid to really tie in with this cowl neck piece. The sweater is oversized with extra long sleeves- which is perfect for me and a high-low hem so it is ideal for tucking in.
This next look is a gorgeous flowing fall floral maxi dress with long sheer sleeves and a sash tie waist. I just style this is a twist top woven bag and ankle booties to keep the look casual but what really tie sit together is the dark lip! I love a dark burgundy lip for fall and this one is perfect! This dress would be perfect to style up with sparkling earrings and heels – its just such a great piece to tie florals if you love them like I do, but want to still be season appropriate!
And lastly this dainty eyelet lace babydoll dress! Again, this burgundy shade is perfect for fall and looks great paired with prints – like leopard, this seasons hottest trend! I have added a printed belt and shoes to complete this look and styled it with the woven twist top bag.
My experience with Red Dress was nothing but the best! Their sizing is true, and the quality if the clothing is really great for the value! I also love that they stay ahead of the trends so you can be set to go with all of the top fashionistas!
If you have been following my travel blogs, then you know I always travel with only a carryon. From Rome to Fashion Week in NY always a carryon. So when it came to our most recent trip to Paris, I had to be very strategic with my packing. Everyday was filled with events so I had to stay comfortable, warm and stylish. Here’s how I did it!
So I packed clothing for 5 full days and 1 evening look along with a travel ensemble, so that brings my total to 7 outfits and 2 coats. I’ll show you each and how I did it now!
#1 Plan out your outfits based on the activities you have scheduled in advance
The very most important thing when traveling – if you want to be efficient and see as much as possible – is to have a schedule. Once you know what you will be doing, it is easier to decide what attire is appropriate. For example, if you know you are going to Disney and will be walking around outside all day you are going to want to be prepared for the elements, along with comfortable shoes. – I’m sure you get my drift.
For our first day we were going to ride the subway to the Eiffel Tower and spend some time sightseeing for the first few hours. Since I knew we would be outside and would not be going anywhere fancy I chose a layered-look with a bright mustard sweater and jeans.
#2 Bring one heavy duty coat that will go with multiple looks
Its best to have a neutral coat that will look great with everything, but will also keep you warm! I did not pack this item in my carryon, but carried it over my arm.
#3 Pack an evening, or lightweight coat
This is important because you want to have a separate option for outerwear in case it rains or the temps warm up. I packed this fluffy piece because in a space saver bag it compresses down to nothing! But also because it is warm and such a statement piece!
#3 Layer, Layer, Layer
This is SO important! I packed a turtleneck and a button down that easily layered under my sweater and jumpsuit. This makes lightweight clothing items season appropriate and yet, still fashionable.
Only pack 2 pair of shoes…wear the third, but that’s IT!
This is so hard but you HAVE to stick to this. Shoes take up so much space and 9 times out of 10, you won’t even end up wearing all that you pack! It’s best to plan out your ensembles with shoes you know you will be comfortable in the entire time, but bring that one really fun pair too because… YOLO – lol.
Limit your accessories
Accessories are a space stealer so the more you can limit, the better. Try to bring pieces that will go with multiple looks. I brought: 2 berets, 1 necklace, 3 pair of earrings, 2 scarves, 1 pair of sunglasses, 1 clutch, 1 crossbody and 2 belts – again nothing extra here, everything was planned out to go with the outfits I created.
And most of all: Get space saver bags!
This is my saving grace for all trips! I am able to pack everything I need to with space still left over for souvenirs! Seriously, I can’t travel without them!
So those are my tips for packing stylishly but also compactly. It can be tricky only taking a carryon, but that never means you have to compromise on your style!
So this post is a bit on the late side, but I just had to share my favorite looks from the Elaine Turner Edit Box, and give you a little run-down of what it is!
So Elaine Turner launched a new shopping experience via her boutique website where you can have a stylist curate ensembles for you to try, enjoy, and wear to events; then send back what you don’t wish to keep and purchase the items you fall in love with! Once you send your box back, it’s time to start again! It’s a great way to keep your wardrobe fresh, have new on-trend pieces for events, and have someone take all of the guesswork and stress of styling from you, so all you have to do is look fabulous! With a short profile style survey the stylist is all set to curate your looks with even the option to cater to trips and upcoming events you might have!
Click here for more details on the Edit Box!
And now to my looks! What I really love was the looks were curated head-to-toe from dress to accessories! I selected a casual Friday workwear look and pool party chic ensemble! So no matter what you have going on, the E.T. Edit Box has you covered!
