Luxe for Less: Valentino Rockstud Heels

It’s been a while since I shared a ‘luxe for less’ post, but this one is too good to not share with you!  Several of my Instagram friends have worn similar versions of the Valentino Rockstud Heels, including some who have purchased the real version!

The Valentino Rockstud heels retail $995.  That’s one month of daycare and summer camp for me.  SO…the $29 version with free shipping it was for this momma of 2!

They are slightly different as you can see, but not bad for the price!  I sized up 1/2 size, but otherwise, I’m quite happy with the quality and fit.  They also feel rather comfortable at the moment…  I’ll keep you posted after wearing them an entire day at the office.  Also, they come in a myriad of colors, so you can buy multiple pairs and not break the bank!  Sounds like a winner to me!  So…you’re welcome!  And…happy shopping!!

Valentino Rockstud for less, http://chicinacademia.com

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!

‘Irr’elephant

Whomever said elephants were irrelevant in fashion, never met a fashionista with a liking of elephants on clothing.  I posted a picture of my #ootd (i.e. ‘outfit of the day’) on Instagram, which included an elephant print top, and people went bananas!  This happened one other time when I posted a giraffe-print top, and now again with the following elephant-print top:

Elephant top, http://chicinacademia.com

Unfortunately, the top appears to be sold out, so I took to the ‘internets’ to search for some suitable alternatives!  Here are some of the ones I found:

Elephant top, http://chicinacademia.comDetails: Elephant Print Top, $25.99, here

 

 

Elephant Top, http://chicinacademia.comDetails:  Boho Elephant Print Top, $23.80, here

Elephant Top, http://chicinacademia.com

Details:  Elephant Print Crop Tank Top, $12.50, here

Elephant top, http://chicinacademia.com

Details: White Elephant Print Tshirt, $18.91, here

Elephant top, http://chicinacademia.com

Details: Elephant Print High-Low Tank Top, $24.99, here

Elephant Top, http://chicinacademia.com

Details:  Elephant Print Tank Top (also comes in black and white), $8.99, here

Elephant top, http://chicinacademia.com

Details: Off-shoulder Elephant-Print Top, $26.90, here

Elephant Top, http://chicinacademia.com

Details: Crew Neck Elephant Top, $10.27, here

Let me know if you happen to find any other options while searching for other tops yourself.  I will also make sure to update this post if I happen to find any identical to mine. 🙂

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!

 

 

 

Shop much?

A year or so ago, I purchased a few items from what used to be SheInside.com.  They have since changed their name to SheIn.com and have also changed a few things about they clothing they sell.  For one, it no longer appears to be sized for 12-year old girls.  At least 12-year old American girls!  Seriously, though.  A few of the pieces I got the first time around were sized incredibly small.  I’m not tall, but these definitely did not appear to be clothes that should be worn by regular-sized women.

Cut to a month ago: I noticed that lots bloggers were wearing SheIn clothing again.  So, I decided to give them another try.  Boy, am I glad I did!  They have on-trend items, which are quite affordably-priced.  Here are a few of the items I got:

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Details:  Tunic Dress // Lace Top // Skirt

Every item from SheIn worn in the photos above was less than $20!  The skirt was only $14 if that gives you a sense of the affordability.  The one caveat about shopping on SheIn.com is that you have to be very aware of the sizing when ordering.  Although they have gotten better about catering to American body types, sizing does still vary by item and some items are one-size fits all or may change depending on the cut for the garment.  That said, I was able to stick to small’s and medium’s for the most part.  Note that I am also somewhat vertically challenged, so items like the blue and white tunic dress might fit others more like a tunic top than a tunic dress, haha.  Finally, shipping times can vary from days to 1-2 weeks.  To ease your anxiety, SheIn provides tracking information so you can plan receipt of your package accordingly! 🙂

Otherwise, I say, go wild and fill up your online shopping cart!  It’s a great place to back-to-school shop for teenagers, college students, and even young professionals like myself.  Wait…am I still considered a young professional!?  Gawd, I hope so!  😛

Until next time!  Stay ‘Chic’!