Chicnova: Yellow Slouchy Batwing Jumper

Happy Sunday!

I have a ton of outfit posts to write for you guys -- this week got really busy, my blog posting schedule got a little bit backed up, haha! But no worries, I will try to get them all done ASAP! ;)

Let's start off my series of outfit posts with this yellow sweater I received from Chicnova...

Yellow Slouchy Batwing Jumper ($33) -

Featuring a soft knitted fabric, scoop neckline, batwing styling with long length ribbed cuffs, in a relaxed slouchy style.

This is how I wore my sweater:

First things first: Yes, it's not as bright as the sweater pictured on their website... But, the color is beautiful nonetheless. ;)

I wore it for a day of walking around the mall -- shopping, job hunting, and eating out with my sister.

It was an unusually cool California summer day, so it was perfect for the weather. Because it's a slouchy style with a scoop neckline, it wasn't stifling = perfect!

Back...

I love shirts/sweaters that are long enough to cover your bum -- that is very important to me, haha! ;)

By the way, I wore my hair on a side braid and I wore my fedora hat (more on that on a separate post)!

Scoop Neckline

Again, not stifling even on a summer day!

Ribbed Cuff/Sleeve

Can roll it up or roll it down...

Batwing Style

I love how it's so flowy and slouchy!

I wore it with my trusty Forever 21 denim jeans -- I've had these jeans since high school! ;)

Pairing this slouchy sweater with sleek skinny jeans balances out the look, but it also looks great with shorts and leggings.

Oh, hello there, Michael Kors sandals, we meet again!

I've been wearing these sandals everywhere lately... you guys have seen them on a couple of my posts, haha!

By the way, I'm really shy about my feet, I feel like they look weird... I hope this picture is okay to look at!

My accessories:

I wore this gold necklace I bought from Shopbop.

I sported some arm candy again:

My gold New York & Company watch with a crystal bracelet my friend gave me for my 18th birthday...

Plus some more bracelets...

Oh, and SinfulShine™ with Gel Tech™ Nail Polish in Blue Suede Shoes on my nails! ;)

Gold Ralph Lauren earrings and my fedora hat...

Okay, seriously guys, this fedora hat is one of the best things I ever bought -- I will talk more about this hat of mine on a separate post! ;)

Lastly, my Michael Kors bag and gold aviator sunglasses to complete the outfit!

The Yellow Slouchy Batwing Jumper is currently sold out, but Chicnova has a ton of other amazing stuff, so please do check them out here.

You can also keep up to date with them through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Polyvore, and their blog.

What do you think of this yellow sweater from Chicnova?

Have you bought anything from them before?

***More outfit posts to come, so please stay tuned!***

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OASAP #2: Contrast Animal Print Long Sleeve Shirt + Outfit

Happy Monday!

On Saturday, I shared with you guys the first part of my OASAP haul... and now it's time for Part 2, yay! :D

The second item I chose is the Contrast Animal Print Long Sleeve Shirt:

The shirt featuring overall animal print, contrast basic collar, full buttoned front placket, and long cuffed sleeve with button closure. In a regular fit.

This season, keep an eye out for shirts or blouses to take you from day to night.

Print shirts or blouses also look stunning and are on trend. Looks amazing with a pair of cool shorts or jeans and a pair of creepers.

Price: $26.90

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large

When I was a teenager, I didn't like shirts like this because I found them too restricting and too "grown-up"... but now that I am older, I absolutely love them! :)

I like how they can go from day to night (as the description above points out).

You can pair this shirt with virtually anything -- jeans, shorts, skirts, etc.

I was gonna say leggings, but it's actually not long enough to cover your behind, so that may be a problem if you want to wear leggings with it. Besides that and the small detail of some extra thread around the buttons, there's really nothing bad about this shirt.

This looks great by itself and it would also look amazing with a blazer on if you want to wear it to work.

There are a thousand possibilities of styling this shirt... shorts and sandals to go super casual, jeans and ballet flats for semi-casual, and skirt and pumps for a dressy look -- I'm sure you guys can think of more! ;)

I got it in a size Medium and it fits just right.

Their size guide really helps a lot, so make sure you take advantage of it.

This is how I wore my Contrast Animal Print Long Sleeve Shirt:

Front

I went for the dressy look, haha! ;)

I wore my shirt to dinner with my friends.

I wanted to get all dolled up for the night, so I paired my shirt with my teal skater skirt... I kept the rest of my look simple by wearing dangling earrings and simple rings. :)

Back

A look at my shirt:

I tucked it into my skirt for a more polished look, but I didn't button it all the way up because I didn't want to look too formal. ;)

The Print

Isn't the print so cute?!

I love it!

Shoulder Detail

The shoulder part also has a really pretty and delicate ruched detail.

Cuffed Sleeve with Button Closure

Since it's a bit chilly at night, I decided to wear the long sleeves all the way down with the cuffs buttoned.

You can also definitely fold them up for a more casual look.

Contrast Basic Collar

Button it all the way up or not -- either way, it looks great! :)

Other parts of my outfit:

I wore my shirt with this teal skirt I bought on sale from Forever 21 -- it was only $6.99!

It actually has a black waistband, but I folded it because it looked a bit off with the cream detail of the top.

I wore my JS by Jessica Simpson Oscar Patent Leather Pumps.

Having a pair of nude pumps is a definite necessity!

More on these pumps on a separate post, I promise! ;)

Because the print is already so busy, I decided not to wear a necklace.

Instead I just went for these dangling earrings from Forever 21... I really love my earrings -- when I saw them, I knew I had to get them! ;)

By the way, I wore my hair up in a loose top knot.

Sorry, I didn't have time to paint my nails! :/

Since I buttoned my sleeves, I ended up not wearing arm candy... I just went for these simple rings.

Not pictured: A bag.

I didn't really bring a bag, I just brought my wallet and phone with me, haha. ;)

So yup, I am very happy with this shirt. At $26.90, it's a great buy!

We can definitely get a lot of use out of it. :)

To learn more about OASAP and to shop (Of course, haha!), please click here.

You can also keep up to date with them through Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Blogger, and Tumblr.

What do you guys think of this Contrast Animal Print Long Sleeve Shirt?

Have you bought anything from OASAP before?

I hope you are all starting to get ready for August! ;)

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Chicnova: Box T-Shirt with Pocket

Happy Tuesday!

Continuing with my goal of getting through all the blog posts I want to write for you guys, today's post will be all about a shirt I got from Chicnova. :)

My love for online shopping is not really a secret around here (haha!), and Chicnova is definitely one of my absolute favorite online stores! Their pieces are trendy and affordable = perfect combination!

(Check out my Chicnova posts here.)

This is the shirt I got from Chicnova:

Box T-Shirt with Pocket ($19) -

Featuring a wide scooped neckline, short sleeves, single drape pocket to the front, and cropped length.

And this is how I wore my shirt:

Box T-Shirt with Pocket from Chicnova

Yellow Skirt with Black Belt from Forever21

Accessories

Wide Scooped Neckline

Single Drape Pocket

The shirt doesn't exactly look like the one pictured on the website -- I thought the fabric was a bit more on the cotton side, but it wasn't. I'm not entirely sure what the fabric is exactly, the texture is kind of slippery... but bottomline, it's a good basic piece to have. :)

I like it because it's easy to pair with different pieces from my closet -- you can wear it with a skirt, with jeans, or with shorts.

I like the color because it's also good to have a gray shirt to interchange with our basic white and black tees.

I wore my shirt with my yellow skirt from Forever21:

I really love the color of my skirt! ;)

A close-up look at my necklaces:

The diamond pendant necklace was a gift from my parents back when I was 14 years old.

The yellow statement necklace was something I bought from Forever21 back when I was in high school. :)

I was wearing black sandals with this outfit, by the way... I just wasn't able to take a picture of it. ;)

The Box T-Shirt with Pocket is currently sold out, but Chicnova has a ton of other amazing stuff, so please do check them out here.

Do you like basic gray tees? What do you guys think of this shirt from Chicnova?

Have you bought anything from them before?

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Play Up Your Shape: Look Your Best In A Sundress!

Happy Tuesday!!! :D

Okay, first off, *Spoiler Alert* Pretty Little Liars fans, how crazy was the summer finale???!!!

I can't believe Toby's in on it! I'm still trying to convince myself that he's only trying to protect Spencer... I think I am now going to have some serious trust issues, haha! ;)

Anyways, a lot of you are probably sick of hearing all about Pretty Little Liars (Toby is currently trending on Twitter, haha!). 

So, let's talk fashion. ;)

Play Up Your Shape! Look Your Best in a Sundress!

These summer staples are cute and easy!

Here's how to get the perfect style for your body...

During the summer, if I'm not wearing shorts, I'm wearing a dress. I basically live in shorts and dresses when it's hot, haha! But, even though summer is about to end, it doesn't hurt to figure out the perfect style for our body. :D

FIT & FLARE: Choose a dress that skims -- instead of squeezes -- your waist and upper body. This style can be great for creating an hourglass shape, but if it's too tight, it will make you appear bigger than you really are.

SHIFT: Stick to a style that's above the knee without being too flouncy or supershort -- especially if it's white, it can look like a nightgown.

BANDED-WAIST: Look for a band that hits at the smallest part of your middle. If it's too high, it can throw off your proportions and make you seem thick-waisted.

Here are some dresses from Forever21:

Fit & Flare -

Leaf Print Fit & Flare Dress ($24.80)/ Lace Fit & Flare Dress ($24.80)/ Striped Fit & Flare Dress ($22.80)

Shift -

Pleated Shift Dress ($19.80)/ Color Blocked Shift Dress ($19.80)/ Pleated Shift Dress with Belt ($24.80)

Banded-Waist -

Flounced Floral Print Dress ($19.80)/ Flounced & Lace Trimmed Dress ($22.80)/ Flounced Surplice Dress ($19.80)

I love to wear Fit & Flare and Banded-Waist dresses...

What about you? Which of these three styles is your favorite?

I hope you are all having a lovely week so far! :)

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My Christmas Wishlist! :)

Thirteen days until Christmas! ;)

It's raining at the moment -- warm blanket + hot chocolate + blogging = perfect!

The other day, my sister asked me what I wanted for Christmas.

I honestly couldn't think of anything I wanted. I guess it's mainly because there's really nothing I am in dire need of... but now that I've had some time to think about it, I actually came up with a couple of things to put on my wishlist.

Most of them may be more "want" than "need" and some are a bit expensive, but hey, it's just a list, right? ;)

1. SPANX In-Power Line Super Higher Power, $38 -

This is something I've wanted for quite some time now.

I don't have the flattest stomach, so I think it would be fantastic to have this!

I can only imagine how well clothes would look with this on -- so sleek and smooth. :)

Here is a "before and after" photo from www.spanx.com:

Which SPANX product would you recommend?

2. Michael Kors watch -

Oversized Rose Gold Watch ($250), Madison Glitz Chronograph Watch ($225), Pilot Watch ($225), or Runway Time Teller Watch ($225)

I've wanted a Michael Kors watch for years now!

Michael Kors has amazing watches (and that is why I have four up there, haha!).

The one I really really really wanted though is this one:

...but, I don't know if it's still for sale.

It's not on the Michael Kors website.

Do you know if they still sell it?

3. iPhone 4s -

I looooove my iPhone and I think it would be great to have this.

Is Apple coming up with a newer iPhone model?

4. Nikon 1 Camera -

I'm not that into photography and I won't have much use for a DSLR, but I really like the Nikon 1 camera!

That would mean better photos for my blog! ;)

(A new laptop would be awesome too, haha!)

5. Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose -

My sister said this smells great!

6. Shopping -

I don't think we can ever go wrong with a good ol' shopping spree.

A gift card to Forever 21 is enough to make me happy. ;)

Wow, now that I actually took some time to think of things to put on my wishlist post, I can't stop, haha!

I also want a stand-mixer and some baking tools, but I think that should be on a separate post. ;)

What's on your Christmas wishlist?

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