Affordable Wedding & Evening Gowns

Beautiful Ever-Pretty black gown.

Affordable Wedding dresses can be found on Ever Pretty website!

Amidst of being in the middle of pandemic and weddings getting cancelled left and right, we women did not loose our desire to dress up and feel like fairy tale princesses and elegant ladies. However, with everything that is happening in the world I think it is important to be able to allocate your spending budget wisely. Shelling out thousands of dollars on fashion items might not be something we want to do right now.

When I saw Ever-Pretty collections, I couldn’t believe how cheaply priced their dresses are and was curious about the quality. Browsing through the website, I picked an exquisitely decadent velvet sequin evening gown and a tulle wedding dress with delicate silver embroidery and sequins…

When they arrived, I could’t believe that these gorgeous dresses were both around $50! So here I am sharing with you my latest find - Ever-pretty website with dresses for a wedding, prom or a Bridgerton inspired party (oh, I would so attend that!)

Taking these pictures during snowstorm in New York was a bit challenging, but I love how wonderful they came out. This black velvet dress makes me look tall and regal and the silhouette of the dress is quite modest, which I honestly like for a change (cannot always show cleavage, can I?!) It is very well done and looks expensive. It reminded me of the show Reign, which I know was terribly historically inaccurate, but had some seriously amazing fashions!

I was initially planning to shoot the white dress somewhere in the green field as it has this beautiful fairy romantic look, thanks to silvery embroidery and ruffled butterfly-sleeves, but NYC was AGAIN hit with the snow, so I braced myself, put my hair up and imagined I am attending an off-season ball at Bridgertons’ estate. If you follow me and my blog for a while, you know that I LOVE imagining I am from different eras or stepped out from a novel/show. This look definitely gave me a Regency era vibe and I fell in love with it.

Go ahead and take a look at what Ever Pretty has to offer! I have a very special surprise for you…

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Enjoy! P.S. They have some really pretty new arrivals!

AMAZON FINDS. Prime Day 2020 Deals and Christmas Sweaters

Today is the day we have been waiting for!

An AMAZON PRIME 2-DAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE has started (October 13-October 14). It is an amazing time to start your Christmas gift shopping and save a lot of money.

I have round up some of the best deals and sales I found, shared what I just ordered myself and linked some of the coziest, warmest and most stylish sweaters for less than $50 (including this gorgeous Christmas jumper I am wearing on the photo!).

What are you waiting for? Let’s shop!

AMAZING PRIME DAY DEALS NOT TO MISS:

Click the product you like to shop!

1. Apple Airpods on a big discount

2. iRobot vacuum cleaner. I am such a fan of my vacuum robot! It is a SAVER, especially if you have a fluffy dog that sheds every minute :)

3. I heard so many raving reviews about this cordless vacuum! I myself use Dyson, and this one is a very good alternative on A VERY GOOD DEAL today and tomorrow.

4. This stylish Woven Rug is only $66 right now! It doesn’t go with my current decor in my apartment (I have black floors and furniture), but if I had my dream light coloured/natural wood decor, I would purchase it right away.

5. I wouldn’t survive this pandemic without a slow cooker :D This Instant Pot is now on 58% sale!

6. Waterproof Kindle was probably one of my favorite gifts last year! Such a great deal today! (SAVE $45!)

BEST CHRISTMAS SWEATERS:

Click on a style you like to shop! All sweaters are UNDER $50

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TOP 5 MUST HAVES FOR FALL:

1. This cozy sweater is such a cute find! I can’t even decide which color I want (over 20! colors and prints to pick from)

2. I love warm over the knee socks and these are the ones I always get (4 colors!)

3. None of my lists will ever come without a book recommendation! I am OBSESSED with DUNE book series and this deluxe hardcover edition is so gorgeous. A perfect gift and a must have. Booklovers rejoice :)

4. All Grande cosmetics products are more that I ever imaginer they will be. I am a huge fan of the Boosting Mascara. Mascara that takes care of your lashes and makes them grow? Yes please.

5. I have tried so many dry shampoos over the last few years (sponsored and not), and there are a few great ones, but I always come back to this one. It is cheaper to buy it on Amazon than in a drug store, so here you go! :) All time favorite!

6. These female torso candles are almost always sold out! They are such a great decor item.

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Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and DM what are you getting! Would love to stay in touch and share our shopping finds. Happy Amazon Prime Day!

Pink Sweaters

Pink is not the most traditional winter color, but it certainly looks good no matter what! One of my favorite new fashion items is this pink sweater with little pearl details from Shein, and it is super cheap! I have also linked some other pink sweaters at the end of this post.

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Fall Trend Alert: LACE UP BOOTS

I have been getting so many messages about my lace up boots I wore on my Instagram Stories that I decided to upload some of the best new lace up boot finds here!   

Click the photo to be re-directed to the store and see prices! (Majority of these boots are under $70!)

Gorgeous boots! Very close to what I wore on my InstaStories!

These ones are less than $60 and the website delivers worldwide! Super hot!

I am not sure if I would wear them, but they are certainly attention grabbing and would look good with a big chunky black sweater! If you wear them with a lace dress or something sexy, it would be a little bit too much!

These golden babes are $20(!) and selling out fast. 

OBSESSED! They hit every fall boots trend checklist! 

These ultra sexy boots come in 5 colors, and the lacing is from behind instead of being in front like mine are. They are definition of business in front and party in the back :)
They are super affordable too!

Only size 7 left, so hurry up! 

How perfect are those? This shade of brown looks good with almost anything. They are $40 right now! CRAZY CHEAP!

These ones don't show skin, but they are super cool! More pricey, but gorgeous for fall/winter season.

I will be updating this page, so make sure to come back for more!

Affordable Fashion Finds: SHEIN

One of the most popular affordable online stores that deliver worldwide is Shein, and today I am sharing some of the coolest pieces I have found on their website.

1. How amazing and classy is this gingham skirt? It pairs perfectly with blue, white and red tops and even sweaters, and gives any look that beautiful traditional ladylike vibe. How crazy is that is is ONLY $13?!  Find more classy skirts from Shein below:

This gingham skirt with parrots is actually from Zara, but it is sold out now, so I found an almost IDENTICAL one on Shein for a much lower price.

2. Cozy off-the-shoulder sweaters and dresses are perfect for this Fall!

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Tom Ford $1890

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Shein $25

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3. Red long-sleeved dress purchase is always a good idea for the Fall!

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GO TO SHEIN.COM FOR MORE AFFORDABLE FASHION PIECES!

Affordable Fashion Finds: Romwe

I often get questions about where to get affordable outfits, and what website delivers internationally, so I decided to share some of my favorite ROMWE finds. They deliver worldwide and almost all of their pieces are under $20!

1. Cute top that looks like it could have been Gucci! Just look at this bag and a top from Gucci's latest collection and tell me this 8 dollars top from Romwe doesn't remind you of the famous Italian brand? By the way, the zip on top is not functional and is only a fun design detail.

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$7.99

2. I know it's a fall season, but there are still vacation days and next summer beach plans! Check out this cute Gingham bikini. I have been trying to get a classic blue gingham swimsuit for a long time, so this is definitely a lucky find.

3. Now on to Fall pieces! Have you noticed a huge color block sweaters trend? The designer ones range around $500, but I found a few on Romwe that are less than $27!

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$595

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4. Items in checked and houndstooth patterns are a MUST HAVE this season in your fall wardrobe. Romwe has a lot to match your expensive and stylish taste, but won't affect your wallet in the way designer items do!

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$995

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$38.99

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GO TO ROMWE.COM FOR MORE AFFORDABLE TRENDY FASHION ITEMS!

Beach Essentials Under $25

A few years ago we had to have only couple of bikinis, one beach towel and maybe a cute straw bag for the summer. But consumerism took over, and now every respectful fashionista can't "survive" even one resort vacation without at least 10 beach outfits, consisting of numerous monokinis, bikinis, accessories and hot sheer dresses and kimonos.

I don't know about you, but I feel that pressure too! Who wants to be seen wearing the same bikini for the whole summer?! But you don't have to spend thousands of dollars to get all the hottest beach essentials, because I have linked the best swimsuits and accessories for you UNDER $25! So.. SHELL we? ;)

1. SHEER KIMONOS AND COVERUPS

Coverups can instantly make your beach outfit look glamorous, stylish and are perfect for pool parties. I also put them on when I feel uncomfortable being in a bikini and want a little bit more coverage.

2. BEACH TOWELS AND BLANKETS

My donut blanket from Shein is so cute and fun that it instantly brightens up any pool or beach party. Bare in mind that it is very light and thin though, so it won't stay perfectly straight on the sand if it's too windy.
 I have linked more of beach towels and blankets for you under $25. Seriously there are so many choices!

3. BEACH ACCESSORIES