My Gwynnie Bee Experience and LookBook

Hi ladies!! How are ya'll feeling? I know it's been a while since I've written a blog… but I promise today's post is worth the wait! For the past month I have been experimenting with a clothing subscription plan known as +Gwynnie Bee. Gwynnie Bee is a clothing rental subscription service for women sizes 10-32. It allows you to feel stylish and savvy everyday with endless fashion, free shipping, and free exchanges.

If you've been following my blog a while you will remember that I tried Gwynnie Bee a while ago in 2012.  I loved the service back then!!! I remember going to quite a few weddings that year and everything I wore was from my Gwynnie Bee closet… Here's a little #throwback lol 

#throwback circa 2012 GB Asos Dress

#throwback circa 2012 GB Asos Sequin Skirt

So… Whew… My blog pictures have truly come a long way… lol… But as stated above… Back then I remember how much fun I had trying out GB.  So I decided to give it another try and document the experience.

If you're like me… We always have somewhere to go but nothing to wear… The malls are just too crowded to even get out and go shopping and you're so nervous that the dress you recently purchased online may come too late or be too small… This is where Gwynnie Bee comes to the rescue…

Browse the collection. 

Check out all the designers, styles, and looks you’ll love.

Add clothes to your Virtual Closet.
Try fun stuff. It’s rental—not ownership. Explore and be adventurous. You need to place a minimum number of garments, dependent on your current plan, into your virtual closet before your Gwynnie Bee package can be shipped. Browse through the collections and add styles you wish to try to your virtual closet. Once you've met your closet minimum, your box will automatically start processing. GB typically has a 2-3 day processing time prior to shipment. Boxes ship out via USPS Priority Mail and delivery takes 2-4 business days in most cases. (I literally got my boxes 2 days after reaching my closet minimum) 

Wear it. Rock it. Love it.
Your first box arrives within 2–3 days filled with items that you’ve selected and put into your closet.
If you can’t bear to part with a Gwynnie Bee item you have at home, you can purchase it directly from your closet! Send back what you like, when you like. Using pre-paid bags, send back as many garments as you like: one, two, three, or all at once. Your choice. We handle the cleaning, so send it back in any state. As soon as you let us know you’re dropping garments in the mail, we start preparing your next box with as many garments as you sent us.

Repeat Steps and continue to enjoy Gwynnie Bee’s clothing without commitment!

Ready to try Gwynnie Bee for yourself?!!? Great!! They've given me a link that provides you with a free month subscription!!!!  Check it out HERE!!!  And if a free month doesn't persuade you to give it a try… Take a look at some of the styles I received from my very own virtual closet!!!!

Julian Taylor | Fit & Flare Dress in Diamond Jacquard 

I absolutely loved this dress.  I would definitely recommend going down a size, but I was able to make it work! Other people on GB said the dress was "too heavy" and that the fabric was "too scratchy" I would have to agree.  While this seems like the perfect dress for spring the material is a little too heavy and would probably feel better during the Fall/Winter months.  

Taylor Dress | Emerald Fit & Flare Dress in Painterly Floral 

Now I must admit… At first I did not like this dress… Out of all the items in my closet I could not understand why this one… But as you can see that definitely changed once I put this dress on.  It was the perfect fit and flare dress for any occasion.  

Robbie Bee | Asymmetrical Colorblock Dress in Red

I wanted to love this dress.  The color blocking was perfect! But the dress was too uncomfortable… Surprising it fit well in the bust region and on my arms.. But towards the bottom the dress was just too tight!! With each step I had to make sure that I kept pulling the dress down.  

Spruce and Sage | Navy Color Block Fit & Flare Dress

I'm just starting to realize that half of the dresses I added to my closet were fit & flare.  They're just perfect!!!  Hugging your curves right at the waist and then flaring out for a flattering girly and flirty look.  While I loved this dress the color was just a little boring to me…. 

Eloquii | Fit & Flare Shirt Dress In Jungle Green

So we have another fit & flare lol… But this one I honestly would have to say I'm not a fan of…. The color, gorgeous… the flare, gorgeous… but the fit, all wrong!!! Not the perfect fit for busty girls. I have to keep in mind that buttons are not always our best friend when you have a little more on top.

Universal Standard | Geneva Dress In Anchor Grey

Now this dress I must admit I absolutely did not like!!! It was so plain and huge… But I could see it had some potential!! To spruce things up I paired this look with two vest I purchased from +Fashion To Figure +Fashion To Figure.  I'd have to say prefer the grunge look over the simple black vest.  

Flirts in Skirts | Valentine's Day LookBook

Hey ya'll! I know it's been a long time since I've blogged, but I have been swamped in school.  I still find it amazing that I had the time to do a shoot with a presentation and preliminary exam coming up soon.  Nevertheless, I'm back and blogging… And what better way to bring it back than during a girl's favorite holiday… Valentine's Day!!!

Valentine's Day has always been a great holiday for me because I'm obsessed with chocolate!! Yeah thats right… Forget all the flowers and dates and just give me the chocolate…  and after I've sat at home and eaten all of the chocolate I can for one day, I like to head out with friends or with that special someone and dress things up.  Those of you that know me or have read past blogs know that my wardrobe mainly consists of comfy chic items.  I'm always on the go with school and usually only buy items that I can wear all day and feel comfortable.  But on Valentine's Day I like to change things and go major girly… And what is more girly than a pink skirt?!?!  Below you will find three different outfits I've put together for Valentine's Day with each outfit featuring a pink skirt. If you like any of the items, keep reading and I will tell you where I purchased each item so that you can get your very own.

I recently discovered  Charlotte Russe carried plus size clothing.  I remember in college all of my friends loved Charlotte Russe and when they walked into the store, I went straight to the jewelry or shoe section.  I literally could not fit anything in that store.  This really upset me because my friends would always be able to find something really cute and at affordable prices.  Now, 4 years later, I get to as well.  The skirts in the first two looks and the bodysuit in the last look came from Charlotte Russe.  If I remember correctly, I got a really good deal on all items during an online sale.  I think I paid like $6 each for the tulle skirt and bandage skirt and $10 for gray bodysuit.  Yep, thats right… All three items were purchased for under $25!!! Now that's a steal!!!! I suggest frequently visiting the site before purchasing because there seems to be a different deal going on every other day.

First Look:  Breakfast at Tiffany's

So my first look is my spin on Breakfast at Tiffany's… More like brunch with my girls.  When I was single, my single friends and I would get together on Valentine's Day for brunch at our favorite restaurant… We not only did this on V-Day but basically every chance we got… lol… what can I say? We really like brunch.  Brunch is sort of our time to get together and catch up with what's going on in our lives.  Every now and again, we like to dress things up and look real fancy.

 The top in this first look was actually purchased maybe 2 years ago at Target.  I found it in the clearance section for under $10.  I had so many plans for this bodysuit but could never find the right bottoms to pair it with… Fast forward two years later and I finally found the right bottoms lol.  My shoes were purchased in college from Dillard's… The brand is Gianni Bini.  Though this is possibly my second time wearing the shoes, they are so comfortable.  I doubt this style is still available seeing as though I purchased them in 2012… but you can never go wrong with a nice heel sandal.

Skirt Found Here; Similar Top Found Here; Similar Shoe Found Here

Being busy with school is definitely one of the reasons I haven't posted a blog in a while… but the second reason is because all my friends are busy too and I have nobody to take pictures of me… So I really appreciate my friend Shari helping me out with this one… I even told her to dress up so she can take a couple of pics too… I didn't tell her much about my looks just that I would be shooting a post for Valentine's Day-- and what do you know? She shows up in a tulle skirt as well… So there you have it ladies… 

Tulle Skirt = Valentine's Day lol…

Second Look: Date Night

So Bae has already told you he's got Valentine's Day covered.. and if your dreams have come true, he's made reservations at that fancy little restaurant you've been wanting to try.  He finally got it right, ladies.  So you look into your closet to find something that shows off your figure just right.  This bandage skirt from Charlotte Russe does just that--hugs my curves in just the right place!  I paired it with a top that I've had for so long I can't even remember where I got it… Oh wait… JcPenny… Yep! I absolutely love this top because I can pair it with jeans for a quick cute look.  The shoes, like at least 90% of the shoes in my closet, were purchased in college.  Let's just say during college my line sisters and I totally visited Dillard's and DSW once a week.  I hardly even buy shoes these days unless it's flats for work or church… These shoes were purchased from DSW and the brand is Chinese Laundry.  While they're not the most comfortable, they probably are one of my most worn heels.  I just slip a gel insole in them before I go out and before you know it, I'm dancing the night away and my feet aren't even hurting.

Skirt Found Here; Similar Top Here and Here; Similar Shoes Here

Third Look: V-Day to the Max(i)

Now this third look is by far my favorite look because it fits in with my comfy chic style… And I get to wear flats….  Now I'm kinda short so you really can't see the flats I had on with this outfit, but they were a really cute pair of sparkly Steve Madden Conncord Flats like the ones being sold here.  The maxi skirt was purchased last year from Target.  I absolutely love Target clothes… in fact… I may do a haul from them soon.  The gray top is actually a bodysuit from Charlotte Russe.  Though it's not pictured here, the top has a cute little key hole on the back.  This look is truly universal.  No matter what plans you have on Valentine's Day you can wear this outfit.  

Similar Skirt Here; BodySuit Found Here

Well, folks there you have it… My Valentine's Day LookBook!  I hope you enjoyed it…. Have suggestions for future looks and blog post? Let me know… See ya soon!