For the past few years, Chicwish has been my go-to online source for events and everyday looks so I decided why not dedicate a post to sharing my thoughts on the brand with you all! DisCLAIMER: Chicwish does send me items to style but this is in no way sponsored, and all opinions are my own.
Why Chicwish?
I have loved the brand since the first time I spotted one of my favorite Houston Influencers in one of their tulle skirts. I quickly fell in love with Chicwishs‘ style, aesthetic, and product line. These chic styles and timeless silhouettes have since been so easy to identify and have become an all-time favorite of mine. With quality-made pieces in fun fabrics and prints designed with the most flattering cuts with you in mind, here I break down a bit of the Chicwish shopping experience.
Pricepoint
Chicwish falls in between H&M and Zara. It’s better quality than H&M and a bit less in price than Zara but quite similar quality. I get the impression some might think Chicwish is another Shein, and then are shocked at the prices, but Chicwish should not be confused for Shein. The quality in stitching and material are substantially better, the fit is more precise and the clothing selection is more of a curated collection rather than fast fashion. For what you get, I feel the pricing is fair, plus they usually have a coupon running so there is the chance for a discount as well, which is always nice!
Selection
Chicwish offers a curated collection of pieces. I feel they have a certain aesthetic to their assortment, which I love. This is what draws in their customer and keeps them coming back. Their products are very identifiable for their tulle, vintage-style skirts, beautiful flowing dresses, and quality chunky sweaters. The colors offered are rich jewel tones to pastels and neutrals, everything gives off an expensive air but is affordable, which is my favorite type of style! Now with saying all of this, the brand doesn’t just offer frills, there are a few rompers, shorts, fitted dresses, and workout pieces for those who aren’t into tulle and bows.
I know most of you have watched, or at least heard of Gossip Girl. The mid 2000’s drama about socialites, fashion, high school and well GOSSIP! Blair Waldorf was always my favorite when it came to fashion, her signature headband collection definitely had more volumes than the book series for sure! So if you love Blair, or are interested in creating looks that are Blair inspired I’ve got you covered! – Just don’t tell her how affordable these looks are or you won’t be sitting on the steps of the MET for lunch.
Tweed Need The Gossip
Blair’s style is classic. Lots of dresses, heels and headbands, so to start off this style challenge I chose a tweed. Tweed is a heavier, chic textured fabric that usually appears in the fall and winter, but in lighter tones, can be worn in more seasons. Here, I have this adorable mini dress with embellished neck bow which has a flattering, tailored fit. Blair usually wears stockings but as I live in Texas that won’t be happening – it’s just too darn hot! So please keep that in mind with all of my inspired looks, they are geared for Houston weather, not NYC. The plus to this is you can see how easy it is to adapt her style to any season or location.
February is the month to share the love with everyone you “heart”, even yourself, so for this month filled with all things love I decided on selecting myself a gorgeous pair of statement earrings from James Avery.
In this post, I will be sharing 2 ways I styled the Venetian Frame Hoop Earrings in sterling silver. One look is casual, and the other is fun and dramatic to show just how versatile these earrings are!
This year I have checked many names off of my Christmas shopping list with beautiful pieces from James Avery. You can never go wrong with a sterling piece from their collection, as each is crafted of the highest quality and is made to stand the test of time. The pieces they create are special to each individual as they can represent a shared memory, accomplishment, or just to say I love you – which are just a few reasons why they make the best gifts!
For those of you who have been following me for quite some time know that I lost my grandmother last year. This was very hard on me as we are like the same person. Same stubbornness, same humor, same love for sweets and honestly we looked quite a bit alike as well! I know that she will always be with me and that I will always cherish the memories we shared, but I really wanted something special to have that when I saw it, or wore it, it would be for her. James Avery has a line of Remembrance Jewelry which was perfect for what I was looking for.
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!
Summer is here and that means a little less accessories for me. For these warmer months I tend to find everyday pieces and stick to those – only changing out earrings with my looks. With the heat here in Houston, it’s all about the shorts, flowy cotton dresses and oversized sunnies. With that said, I still love to make a statement, even if it is subtle. That’s why I fell for this elegant petite script ring from James Avery. It is one of those simple pieces you can wear everyday, but adds such a special touch to your look! This ring is offered in a wide range of sizes, even small enough to wear as a midi ring! I went with my initial, and chose it for my pinky. I have always wanted a pinky ring with my initial but I didn’t want it to look manly so, when I found this piece on the James Avery website it went right into the cart. For size reference I ordered a 3.5.
This outfit is pretty much my summer weekend wardrobe. High waisted shorts and a flowy cotton top. I went for a classic black and white palette to tie this look together with silver accessories including my double buckle belt. This shows how truly versatile a ring like this can be! I wore it with something extremely casual and it still looks as perfect as it would with an evening dress. James Avery has some more the most beautiful sterling silver pieces, all so unique and perfect for gift giving, or treating yourself. Head to their site by June 4th and if you purchase 2 charms you get a charm bracelet or necklace chain for free! See their site for more details!
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!
This season I decided to create 3 simple gift guides; one for her, for him and stocking stuffers! Each guide encompasses the fashionista, traveler, savvy saver, and foodie – enjoy!
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