The western style inspiration is going strong this season. The recent New York Fashion Week was definitely the perfect spot for all the cowgirl style lovers to make a statement. I have never been a huge fan of western boots but I must say, some retailers and shoe brands are stepping up their game with some nice boots this fall ! Here are my picks of the week.
Quick question for you my beautiful fashionistas, are you feeling this trend ? 🙂
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Okay ladies now we can say it loud : Fall is Here 🙂
But am I the only one excited to see some beautiful fall streetstyle ?
Even though I am a big fan of windown shopping, I am also a huge fan of what I call street shopping !
just like the internet, the street is one of my biggest inspiration when it comes to new season looks.
These days I am all about transitionning looks, mixing cute summer items with edgy boots and cool sweaters.
…..Would you wear ? 🙂
Shop this look
Eva printed Crew Neck top from Stine Goya here
Pearl-Embellished Leather Tapered Pants from Givenchy here
Cathrine Python and Suede Ankle Boots from Alexandre Birman here
Phoebe Accordion Bag from Danse Lente here
Metallic shine rectangular scarf from Banana Republic here
Shop the Look:
+ RE/DONE Venice Pintucked Denim Shorts from Solid & Striped here
Beatrice Crochet Suede Ankle Boots by Alexandre Birman Here
M’O Exclusive Naomi White Angora Sweater from Yeon here
Kloan Leather Belt from Isabel Marant here
Phoebe Accordion Bag from Danse Lente here
White Patchouli eau de parfum from Tom Ford here
Sunset eyeshadow palette from Natasha Denona here
Matte Velvet skin full coverage foundate from Make up for ever here
Hammered tiered drop earrings from Forever 21 here
Lita Cat-eye sunglasses from Kate Young here
Hello Beautiful Fashionistas,
I don’t know about you but transitioning to Fall is always one of the best moment for me to update my style. I shop for new pieces and browse the internet for ideas to give new life to my old favorites; thank you Pinterest 🙂
Whoever knows me knows that I love accessories, especially jewelry. It is amazing how a necklace can take your outfit to the next level, change an old look or compliment your figure. The right bracelet can also make your 2 weeks old mani seems new again.
Yes ladies; it is really all in the details !!
I have recently been approached by Happiness Boutique, a jewelry brand based in Berlin (Germany) to discover their products and I honestly wish I knew about them before ! They have an extensive range of jewelry and offer different styles. I have been wearing their pieces for couple weeks now and so far the quality is really good. With their worlwide free shipping and their affordables prices, they definitely got me hooked as a long term client so I had to share my love!
here is my crush of the week, the circle necklace, available here
Another thing that I find really cool about Happiness Boutique is their customer reward program. Not every fashion accessory brand has one. By joining the program, you earn points each time you shop, review products or share pictures on social medias then once you reach a certain number of points, you receive a gift of your choice for free !! Sounds interesting ? it sure does for me 🙂
So tell me, are you a jewelry fan ?
if yes, you will certainly be happy to enjoy a $10 discount on all orders over 19€ by using the code soniaaicha when checking out;
(Valid from September 8th to October 8th)
Happy shopping xoxo
Hello Beautiful Fashionistas
As much as I love summer I can’t deny the fact that september is coming, which means Fall is around the corner
Time to bring back to life our favorites coats and jackets or if just like me, you need new coats, to shop for some timeless classics.
Here are my first picks of this season;
Are you more into jackets or coats person in Fall ? Personally I am really into long coats as you can see 🙂
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When BCBG takes your Monday’s look to another level; you just have to own it 🙂
— OOTD —
would you wear ?
Shop this look :
Clare Sleeveless draped-skirt dress here
Dona Leather Stiletto sandal here
Nya leather tote here
Siv-Rose watch by OBAKU here
Dainty drop Armreif By EVE’S JEWEL here
Horn Halskette necklace by EVE’S JEWEL here
L’eau dIssey Pure Nectar de parfum by Issey Miyake here
All Makeup By MAYBELINE
Don’t you love those sunny summer days ? I Do
especially when it means spending the day in shorts and wedges 🙂
— Would you wear ? —
Shop This Look :
Pamela cat-eye acetate sunglasses by Illesteva here
Painted Toquilla Straw Hat by Sensi Studio here
Gold-tone bone earrings by Isabel Marant here
Tribute leather espadrille wedge sandals by Saint-Laurent here
Cleo woven leather bucket bag by Loeffler Randall here
Lipstick color Earth by NYX here
Do you sometimes ask yourself what to wear ? I do, especially on friday 🙂
so most of the time I wear black !
Would you wear ?
Shop this Look:
Cutout canvas espadrille wedge mules by Charlotte Olympia here
Layered crepe and satin mini dress by Karl Lagerfeld here
PS11 paneled karung, ayers and leather shoulder bag by Proenza Schouler here
Round-frame tortoiseshell acetate sunglasses by Oliver Peoples here
Makeup by Bobbi Brown
Hello Beautiful Fashionistas,
Let’s talk more July sale !!
Express is having a 40% off everything! perfect timing for some last minute summer crushes, don’t you think ?
here are my #musthave under $50 🙂
which item do you see yourself rocking this summer ?
1. Suplice wrap midi dress $29.94
2. Strapless hi-lo maxi dress $35.94
3. Flutter sleeve surplice jumpsuit $35.94
4. Lace inset ruffle sheath dress $41.94
5. Wide leg-v wire jumpsuit 41.94
6. Knit halter neck jumpsuit $41.94
8. Tie waist rolled sleeve blouse $23.94
9. Express one eleven eyelet off the shoulder tee $20.94
10. High waisted linen-blend sash waist ankle pant $47.94
11. Hight waisted crepe culottes $35.94
12. Mid rise jersey sash pant $35.94
13. Closed toe wedge espadrilles $41.94
14. Studded western heeled sandals $41.94
15. Whipstitch chain strap crossbody bag $29.94
Hello Beautiful Fashionistas,
As you may already know, online shopping is nowadays the most trending way for people to buy goods. Not only because it gives the opportunity to buy products from around the world but also because it is an amazing way to save time! However it can easily become a nightmare and a waste of money; specially if you deal with foreign retailers or small new brands. I started buying clothes and accessories online back in 2011 and I placed many orders that ended up being a one way ticket to headaches. Over the years I have learned a lot from these experiences and finally found my way in this big online world.
Today almost 70% of my wardrobe comes from online stores and eshopping became a big part of my life and my blogging routine. Lately I have been getting questions from some of my Instagram followers about tips to avoid scam and be a better eshopper so I thought it would be a good idea to do a post about it; sharing tips I wish I knew back in 2011 🙂
Before placing an order from a brand/retailer you don’t know I highly suggest you take the time to verify if the brand/retailer is legit. One of the best way to do this is to research for reviews and tags on social networks like Instagram and Youtube. Verify on Google if you find reviews, go on Instagram to check hashtags with the brand/retailer’s name. The Facebook page is also a good idea.
Always check if there is a review section on the website. If yes, you could find pictures uploaded by customers. This will help you get more informations about service, shipping, sizing and quality but most of all you will be able to see if the item you want to buy looks just like the picture advertised by the brand/retailer.
Make sure you know your size before buying. Check the sizing chart for correspondences, especially if you buy from a foreign brand/retailer. Usually asian sizes are smaller than US and european sizes so you better go one size up if buying from China unless you see customers’ pictures or read a review saying it fits true to size.
For your first order, I suggest you go for stretchy or oversized items so you will be able to wear them even if you don’t get the size right. That being said, if you buy a dress, go for a midi or maxi dress (less chance for the dress to be too short on you). If you buy shoes, try to avoid 4inch+ high heel /stiletto shoes (particularly if you are not used to the height), prefer flats, sneakers or sandals with small heel. If you buy a swimsuit, go for a onepiece or a two pieces that you can tie yourself (that way you can adjust the fit). The point here is to play it safe until you get familiar with that brand/retailer.
Don’t spend too much on your first order. I know affordable prices and sale season can be tempted but it is also the best way to end up frustrated with a bunch of items that don’t meet your expectations. Set a budget you know you will be okay with in case you have to return items.
Free shipping is the best, I think we all agree on that. However you should never buy more just to get it. Always buy what you really like and want. If you buy small items and the shipping fee is almost the same with the amount you are about to spend then you should maybe ask yourself if you really need those items. Sometimes you can find the same items on other websites that offer more affordable shipping options so take couple minutes to do your research.
Also take a minute to verify the shipping company that the brand/retailer is using and if there will be customs fees. I have had some unpleasant experiences where I had to pay customs duties which I did not know about before (the shipping company was DHL in most cases). Some brands/retailers are very bad at being transparent with their fees; particularly when it comes to express shipping so be aware !
If you take standard shipping, try to shop on business days, like Monday/Tuesday, your order should be shipped out faster. It is also easier to get in touch with customer service if you want to modify it.
Brands/retailers will most often go on sale at the beginning of a new season or at midseason and it is THE moment you don’t want to miss. Check for coupon codes and visit often your favorite estores. There is no way I would have been able to buy nice designers bags if it was not for Nordstrom, SSENSE and THEOUTNET sales ( I am obsessed with bags, don’t ask me why 🙂 ). I like to visit my favorite brands/retailers Instagram pages to see if they’ve shared coupon codes which they do every time they go on sale.
Subscribing to brands/retailers newsletters is also another good way to get discounts and of course you can unsubscribe whenever you want (after receiving your order might be better).
If you are in the situation where unfortunately you need to return an item do it as soon as you can because the process can be very long, especially if you want an exchange. When in that situation I prefer to ask for a refund; it is usually easier and less frustrating. If the reason why I am sending back the item is because it does not fit and I really want that item, I place a new order with the right size, send back the wrong item with tracking number and ask a refund for that first order and generally get my new item and the refund approximately at the same time. When dealing with customer service for a refund it always helps to mention that you placed a new order for the same item and give them the order number.
What I mean is that you should not always focus on the brand. Ask yourself if you like that item because of the brand or because of the design and style. When not shopping for bags (my main obsession) I always browse the internet for same style.
For example; take the famous brogues platform by Stella McCarteny that cost over $500 when not on sale. You can find the exact same style at Aldo or Missguided for so much less.
Same thing with the trending Cult Gaia bamboo ark bag
you can find bamboo ark bags from the european brand COSSAC or PAJA and even on Amazon Fashion.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t say the quality will be the same but if you browse the internet right, you should find good quality, particularly if the item is very trendy. I am not talking about fake items here; I am talking about same style from a cheaper brand. So before buying the expensive designer one, research the item name on Google without the brand name and see what you find. But hey, if you like designers items, you can also price comparing for the best deal between well known big retailers.
The way I see it is that you have to know your body. Personally I did not start buying shoes online until last year because I know how complicated it is for me to find beautiful shoes that are comfortable on my feet. I have weird feet…long story short, pumps are most of the time a bit too tight on my left foot so I always wanted to try shoes before buying. Over time I learned to recognize shoes styles that will hurt my feet for sure. How did I learn it ? by trying on and shopping in stores. It may sound obvious but in store shopping will help you shop better online by helping you figuring out what suits you. This works for colthes, shoes but also for accessories like sunglasses.
Last but not least, if you are new to online shopping, it would be a good idea to ask for recommendations from friends or bloggers who shop a lot online. People are usually happy to share their favorite shopping experiences.
So tell me, what is your best tip when shopping online?
On Thursday we keep it Cool and go Casual !
Just because the weekend is around the corner and it gotta be a good day, am I right? 🙂
how do you like this outfit ? would you wear ?
— #OOTDinspiration —
Shop this look : items on sale !!
Gold-tone and resin earrings by Elizabeth and James $60 here
Cat-eye acetate sunglasses by Gucci $175 here
Braided leather belt by Rag & Bone $111 here
Printed leather and perspex sandals by Valentino $198 here
Open-back cotton-blend poplin shirt by T BY Alexander Wang $50 here
Leather shoulder bag by Halston Heritage $191 here
High-rise slim-leg jeans By Re/Done $132 here
Happy Hour prep set Makeup by Bobbi Brown $99 here
