All About Bean

Happy National Bean Day, everyone! I'm not celebrating this day with just any old beans, but rather my very own French Bulldog, Bean! Ever since I've gotten her I have become completely obsessed with French Bulldogs, so I was tickled when I found out a way to incorporate my obsession in with my blogging.

That's where Ivy Bee Decals comes in. Specializing in decals for your walls, iPads, or Macs, her vinyl decals can stick to anything! I'm in love with every single one of Ivy Bee Decal's decals. Lot's of them include animals, just like this French Bulldog decal that looks exactly like my baby, Bean! The decals almost interact with your Mac or other device, letting your workspace and laptop come to life! This was a major plus for me since I believe in the fact that if you have what you love around you when you work, then everything will be more efficient and you will be happier.

I'm pretty sure that Bean enjoyed Ivy Bee Decals too, she's computer obsessed just like her mama! Want more of Bean? The girl's got herself her very own Instagram @DailyDoseOfBean! Hopefully your week gets better with a new sassy decal and a daily dose of my little Bean!

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Back To School Backpack Essentials

 
Dun dun dun....yep, school season has arrived, my friends. Just because we don't have the hot summer days to lounge and be fabulous, doesn't mean we can't show off our cute and fashionable personas through our school essentials. In today's post I'll be unzipping my book bag and letting you see what this fashionista has got to have on her throughout the long strenuous school days ahead.

First things first! My book bag. Usually I'm not crazy over the generic shoulder strap book bags and like to spice it up once in awhile. What could be a tote to carry around with you all time can easily double as a book bag for me. That's why I use the Kate Spade 'Play Hooky' tote (#5) that I'm crazy over right now. It's the perfect ironic phrase for the school setting, dontcha think?

 Earphone Splitters and Organizers

I'm all for a scrumptious donut now and then, and have come to find out my obsession with the doughy pieces of heaven have moved to somewhere else than food...my music. These cute multi colored donuts are actually earphone organizers (#6) so you don't have to go through the hassle of untangling your earphones during your day. You can get these cuties on sites like Amazon and more.
Cute + Efficient = Perfection

Another handy dandy essential to have on you for your earphones is Belkin's earphone splitter (#3). Nothing's worse than the awkward silence that ensues after you play a song or video too loud and end up playing it for the whole room instead of your group of friends. So here's the solution, everyone just plugs their earphones in (helps if your friend has dirty earphones...ew) and you can all happily enjoy turning the volume as loud as you want. 

 Touch Up Your Look Essentials

3. Gym. It's a fashionista's worst enemy weaved into your schedule everyday. Sweaty and smelly don't mix with the cute outfit you've got on and does the school really think you're going to shower there? Don't sweat it (ha!). Keep your smell to yourself and simply spritz on fresh's perfume (#2). This perfume is literally the best I've ever smelled when I want something simple and not overpowering. Imagine a warm spring day walking through flowers and then coming home to warm laundry...it just smells like a fresh hug in a bottle. When I'm at school I like to use the rollerball and roll it behind my ears and on my wrists. 

4. Gym's over and it's after lunch. The food is gone...but the taste in your mouth isn't. Make sure you keep some kind of pack of mints or gum in your backpack at all costs. I love using Victoria's Secret peppermints (#4) because they get the job done and I'm a sucker for pretty packaging. it's happy bunny Mints are a great one too. The packaging is an extra bonus because it can silently let your friend know that they should maybe have a mint or two too. You can find both of these in stores near you!

5. But wait! The inside of my mouth is fresh, but my lips are awfully dry. I'm a huge fan of Eos lip balms (#8). Yet again the packaging is Tumblr trendy and they make my lips feel silky. My favorite is the sweet mint, just like the color the smell is minty too - making everything extra fresh.

6. My last touch up look essential is definitely Beauty Fixation Make Up Remover swabs (#1). These are incredibly useful for when your eyeliner smudges and spit quite doesn't do the trick. All you do is take a swab, snap one end, and remove any make up flaws with the now saturated end of the swab. I personally haven't used these to rid my entire eye of it's make up, but find they're a brilliant tool for touch ups. I first tried mine from Birchbox in their monthly box - but they sell them on their website for only five dollars! Um, yes please!

Taking Notes

7. My go to writing utensil when taking notes is usually just a regular old mechanical pencil, but once in awhile I like to jazz things up a bit. These quirky saying pencils are great to show off your personality. I found mine in a shop on Etsy, (#7) but I'm sure you could find these anywhere online with all different kinds of sayings that portray your quirkiness. Another great writing utensil to use is Kate Spade's pencil set and ink pen set. 

8. I've never used this next essential at school necessarily, but it is a lifesaver when you're getting your homework done. Saving the trees is just an added bonus that comes along with the Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablet (#9)from The Shopping Bag. It's pretty much a digital whiteboard that you can clear with a click of a button. Write friends messages with it, solve out those tough equations, or keep it at home for your to-do lists. 

Hopefully your school year goes well and you strut down those hallways with all these extraordinary essentials and a boat load of confidence! Let me know what is a must have in your backpack by commenting below or tweet me @SInsideMyCloset. 

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Monthly Goodies - Part 1

Hello, gorgeous! Growing up, you know that the best part of leaving a party was the goodie bags. Why should getting goodie bags be limited to parties though? In my new series I'll be reviewing boxes of goodies delivered to your door each month. 

So, to kick this series off I'm introducing Socialbliss' StyleBox. Fashion insiders and trendsetters at SocialBliss specially curate a special box full of the latest and greatest fashion trends and pieces that everyone has their eyes on. The best thing though? It's full size, real deal, no sample size stuff. 

You're probably thinking that all this greatness comes at a cost though...and you're right. You can choose on their site to sign up for just one monthly box, three months of boxes, six months, or twelve months of boxes all in the $30 range. Honestly, the price is well worth it because I can guarantee you'll never be disappointed on what goodies are packed inside this stylish box of bliss. Plus, $30 is nothing to pay when each box is close to $100 or more in total value. 

So now that you have a little background knowledge of SocialBliss, lets dig in to the latest box that landed on my doorstep. This box's theme was summer metallics! You know I love sparkle so this made me smile. The box ensures that every look for your summer holds the look of metallics so you no longer have to wait until the holiday season. 

First up from the glamorous goodies is the Metallic Melie Maven Bag. Framed with gold and sparkling with the metallic lust - this bag can actually be a clutch as well. Attached and tucked neatly inside is a gold chain that transforms it into a shoulder bag. While we're talking about the inside I might as well gush about the cute polka dot and gold metallic pattern that the inside is lined with. Adorable.

Perfect to keep inside the bag is the full size Oscar De La Renta Espirit D'Oscar Summer scent rollerball. This is a sparkling gold summer scent that I could use in one day. I'm tickled that SocialBliss introduced me to this scent because I'm definitely going to get more.

Jewels! Hot on this summer's fashion craze is body chains. Inside this box came the Bombshell Jane Body Chain Necklace. This chain can double as a body chain for your bikini or backless dress look, or as a necklace to jazz up a simple tee. 

I'm excited to try and incorporate this in my next outfit along with the "Drop Of Gold" Bead Earrings that also came with the box. Simple bead earrings like this are my favorite because they can go with any outfit you're wearing. 

Last in the box is an item that will brighten up your eyes and make them pop! Fit-To-Flare Lashes supplies several different fake eyelashes to enhance any make up look. 

Let me know if you're going to get your hands on one of these style boxes and sign up for a box full of glamorous goodies. 

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Urban Glam

Spring is popping up colorfully and sparkling just like my new Wildfox Couture chandelier light blue tee. Light and flowy, the tee was perfect for a day that gave a glimpse into the warm weather ahead. Chandeliers are my favorite kind of room decor. Representing crystals, delicacy, and girliness, it's a cute graphic put on top of the pretty light blue color. 

Not only does Abercrombie represent in the denim area, but my favorite jewelry too. This green, blue and white rhinestone necklace picked up the sparkle that a chandelier comes with. I love the way that instead of a chain, the necklace is tied with a pretty grey bow.

My other favorite I have is stacking up bracelets. Ralph Lauren supplied my silver ball bracelet and Style Yourself In Chloe + Isabel created this lovely light blue and gold bracelet. Love!

When I think of Skechers I see the light up tennis shoes that the cool little kids on the block used to wear - but surprisingly they make some pretty cute tan wedges. They're obviously incredibly comfortable to walk in and show a little decoration with two tan tassels on the top. 

I hope spring is bringing you some happy surprises. What spring pieces are you excited to yank out from the back of the closet soon?  

Top: Wildfox Couture

Denim: Abercrombie & Fitch

Shoes: Skechers

Necklace: Abercrombie & Fitch 

Watch: Michael Kors

 Bracelets: Style Yourself In Chloe + Isabel & Ralph Lauren

 

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Just Add Sweet Tea

Y'all care for a nice tall glass of sweet tea? I definitely felt my southern charm emerging while wearing this white floral peach garden party dress from The Shopping Bag. I felt as if I was a cross between Taylor Swift and and young southern belle. 

To pick up with the spring time flowers blooming amidst me, I put on a the beautiful In Bloom Statement Necklace from The Shopping Bag. This statement piece went perfectly with this dress - and the perfectly matched white dangle earrings just made it even more perfect. 

While I serve up the sweet tea, The Shopping Bag is bringing on their southern hospitality as well. Through their Color Me Spring campaign, with any clothing purchase you will receive a free accessory to complement your look! One of The Shopping Bag's stylists will hand-pick an accessory that makes your new purchase pop! If that isn't the deal of the season then what is? Hurry! This offer ends April 30, 2014!

To end the outfit I put on some simple pink flats from J. Crew. These flexible flats are incredibly comfortable. A show that's cute and comfy - what more could a girl ask for? 

This outfit definitely made me crave the southern sun. Are you gals going anywhere south this summer? Let me know in the comments below! 

Dress: The Shopping Bag

Necklace: The Shopping Bag

Earrings: The Shopping Bag

Flats: J. Crew

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by The Shopping Bag; all opinions are my own!

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Uniquely Loving Yourself in Red

If you haven't been introduced to Wanelo yet, I invite you to set up your own account like I just have. Wanelo is full of a variety of brands that you can add to an assortment of your own collections. You can even add items to your collections when shopping online so everyone can see your lovely new purchases...or most wanted gifts. I started out my Wanelo collections with ModCloth clothing and accessories to create a story of an outfit for the perfect summer night out. While browsing the great selection of dresses that ModCloth has to offer, I came across the Summer Night Stroll Dress in Red. From there I found all the right accessories and beauty items that would make the dress even more lovely. 

With spring here, so are many parties, weddings, and events. As I adore fashion, but like every girl on a budget, I found that this ModCloth Summer Night Stroll Dress in Red lends itself to many occasions. This dress can be easily taken from day to night. As any outfit, a girl must start with her foundation, ModCloth's Lovely Be a Lady Demi Bra and Lovely Be a Lady Undies makes you feel pretty underneath and gives you the support you need.

ModCloth's To Thee I Web Heel in Red are the next best thing to ruby slippers. They are comfortable and won't have you miss a step when you dance the night away.

Every girl needs some sparkle so ModCloth has me covered with these fabulous First Dance Together Earrings, A Sparkling Occasion New Heirloom Bracelet and Play the Party Clutch. 

For the final touches, a girl must always look perky and bright (no matter how late she's been up), so I make sure and tuck my little secrets touches in my handbag of the blush and Lip Stain in Red Velvet to give me my rosy accents.

Visit ModCloth and create your own spring story,  plus everything ships for free on all orders $50+!

This post is apart of ModCloth's Uniquely You Wanelo campaign; all opinions are my own!

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Wild Heart

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Love is in the air - especially for fashion. I wore my heart on my dress today in my Wildfox pink heart dress that had me swooning. 

The army green color of the dress gravitated me toward my Timberland combat boots. Unfortunately since the groundhog saw it's shadow - it's just too cold not to put on some solid black leg warmers. 

Adding a touch of cuteness and most importantly warmth, leg warmers have become my very best friend during this cold drought. 

For jewelry I kept it minimal and put on this "Sealed With A Kiss" Envelope Pendant from Style Yourself In Chloe + Isabel. 

I thought that a love note type of necklace like this was perfect for the month of love. 

Tell me what you're loving this month!
For me, it's definitely the slow arrival of new spring colors and fashions.

Dress: Wildfox 

Shoes: Timberland 

Necklace: Style Yourself In Chloe + Isabel

Leg Warmers: Steve Madden

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Style Yourself in Chloe + Isabel Giveaway

I know I've mentioned it before in a few of my older posts, but accessories are what can make or break a simple outfit. Whether it's earrings, a necklace, or bracelets, they're the extra oomph or the pop that your outfit needs. I don't want to giveaway anything, but you could have your hands on some accessories if you keep reading...

I started my simple outfit with my new Ann Taylor Loft emerald-y green top. This top is fabulous because although it doesn't have a true peplum style bottom, it gives the appearance of one, which I adore. It was very comfortable too, but I loved how it went with my Chloe + Isabel Multi-Strand Signature Torsade Necklace.

From pearls to chains to rhinestones - this necklace literally holds everything and brings it all together beautifully. It's the perfect statement piece for any simple top like the one I have on. To keep up with my admiration for Chloe + Isabel jewelry I put on my Bead + Chain Multi Wrap bracelet.

The colors on this bracelet get along great with my top, and even have the layered affect that the necklace gives off as well. But as much as I love the colorful beads, a girl can't do without some sparkle. Although they're studs, these Chloe + Isabel Crystal Square Stud Earrings are great to wear with any outfit, really. I love studs like this, they're easy to go with simple outfits to the escalated.

I decided to stray away from the girliness a tad for my shoes, so I laced up my brown Timberland Mid Boots. I like the type of boots that have the laces in the front, but have that sneaky easy zipper on the side inside of the hassle of lacing and re-lacing every time you want to wear them. These boots are extremely comfortable, and are tight enough that you can wear them with leggings, skirts, or even jeans - like the comfy go-to pair of Abercrombie & Fitch skinny jeans that I wore with this outfit. Everyone's got their go-to jeans and I say that you can't go wrong with Abercrombie, or even Gilly Hicks. Both are comfortable and last you forever.

 Be sure to check out the boutique Style Yourself in Chloe + Isabel. There you will find a collection with all my favorites from their line!

Top: Ann Taylor Loft (Similar)

Denim: Abercrombie & Fitch

Boots: Timberland

Necklace: Style Yourself in Chloe + Isabel

Earrings: Style Yourself in Chloe + Isabel

Bracelet: Style Yourself in Chloe + Isabel

Style Yourself in Chloe + Isabel is giving away the "Sealed with a Kiss" Envelope Pendant (a $42 value!). I love this necklace because it is perfect for this time of season... Valentine's Day! Colorful and cute, this adorable envelope holds a reminder to yourself to "be creative, be confident, be you". Follow the steps below for your chance to 'be the winner'!


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*Winners will be announced January 28, 2014 on this post. Mandatory steps such as likes, follows, etc. will be checked before announcing the winners. Failure to complete the mandatory steps will result in your entry becoming invalid.*

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