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New Years Eve Outfit Inspo Part 1

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Even in a year of a pandemic, you can still celebrate New Year’s Eve and look good doing it! Whether you’re celebrating in your living room or having a socially distant dinner out, I am sharing my 10 NYE outfit ideas! You know this girl loves some sparkle! Part 1 of 2 below.

1. Mic Drop Silver Sequin Dress from Red Dress – $64.00

2. Mid-Length Faux Fur Coat from Abercrombie & Fitch – $96.00

3. Olwyn Platform Sandal from Nordstrom – $89.00

4. Time to Love Pewter Multi Beaded Envelope Clutch from Lulus – $43.00

5. Seed Bead Hoop Earrings from Ann Taylor – $49.50

1. BB Dakota Hit the Lights Sequin Dress from Magnolia Boutique – $89.00

2. Vegan Leather Belted Moto Jacket from Express – $74.00

3. Estee & Lilly Textured Satin Basketweave Clutch from Target – $35.00

4. Briar Platform Sandal from Nordstrom – $49.00

5. Glittery Earrings 3-Pack Gift Set from Banana Republic – $58.00

1. Satin Ruched Wrap Mini Dress from Abercrombie – $69.00

A longer version of this dress is the Satin Ruched Midi Dress from Abercrombie.

2. The Hutton Blazer in Velvet from Ann Taylor – $179.00 (don’t let the high price intimidate you! Ann Taylor regularly has good sales!)

3. Timeless Moves Black Ankle Strap Heels from Red Dress – $28.00

4. Bonjour Gold Pearl Hoop Earrings from Red Dress – $46.00

5. Pearlized Embellished Frame Clutch from Ann Taylor – $89.50

1. Thrill Of The Night Silver Sequin Skirt from Red Dress – $48.00

2. Masquerade Faux Nubuck Black Pumps from Magnolia Boutique – $36.00

3. Estee & Lilly Crystal Small Rectangle Clutch from Target – $25.00

4. Absolute Stunner Black Velvet Striped Long Sleeve Bodysuit by Lulus – $42.00

5. Pearlized Starburst Stud Earrings by Ann Taylor – $34.50

1. The Pleated Pull On Pant by Ann Taylor – $129.00

2. Sequin Crew Neck Tee by Express – $44.00

3. Looking Chill Black Faux Fur Coat by Lulus – $78.00

4. Staying Out Later Black Multi Beaded Sequin Clutch – $41.00

5. Kate pumps in velvet from Ann Taylor – $198.00 (Again, Ann Taylor always has sales going on!)

-xo

Darcy

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Where to Shop on Cyber Monday

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Happy shopping day! Here is a quick guide to some of the sales going on during Cyber Monday 2020! These are just stores I frequent and are by no means all the deals out there.

Ann Taylor – 50% off your purchase + free shipping. End on 12/1. Use code CYBER

J. Crew. – 50% off your purchase. Ends at midnight EST 11/30. Use code CYBER

Pottery Barn – 20% off of your purchase + free shipping over $79. Ends 11/30 11:59PM PT. Use code CYBER

Loft – 50% off your purchase + free shipping. Ends 12/2 at 3:00AM EST. Use code CYBER

Express – 50% off your purchase + free shipping. The discount rings in automatically!

Banana Republic – Up to 75% off everything (no code needed)+ an EXTRA 10% OFF with code: BRCYBER & free shipping. Ends 11/30/20 at 11:59PM PT.

Red Dress – 25% off site wide. Ends 11/29 at 12:00pm. Use code CYBER. Ends 11/30.

Abercrombie & Fitch – 40% Off Entire Store + Additional 15% Off Select Sale Styles. Ends 11/30 (no exact time listed). Discount rings in automatically!

Target – Target has a lot of different deals going on including an extra 15%on select video games, kitchen, floor care & cold weather gear. I added some of my favorite women’s clothing finds over on LIKE.TO.KNOW.IT account (click my Instashop page).

Nordstrom – Nordstrom has all sorts of Cyber Deals through 12/1. Select items are up to 50% off. The added new deals on 11/30 that are fantastic!

Gap – 50% off everything (+ extra 10% off with code GAPCYBER) + free shipping. Ends 12/1 at 11:59PM PT.

Magnolia Boutique – 30% off site wide! Use code CYBERMODAY30.

Lulus – 50% site wide (it looks like it’s valid on most everything. USE code CYBER50. Ends 11/30 11:59PM PT.

Mint Julep – 30% off site wide. Use code CYBER30. Ends 11/30. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Ends 12/1 at 3:30am EST.

American Eagle – 40% off site wide including jeans! I assume the sale rings automatically and ends on 11/30.

I will be updating this list as I see more deals. Happy shopping!

To see everything I’ve shared, click my Insta Shop page and download the LIKE.TO.KNOW.IT app! It’s free and you can access ALL of my sale picks!

-xo

Darcy

Fashion, Lifestyle

Holiday Gift Guide for Coffee & Tea Drinkers

November 13, 2020January 7, 2021by fashionablepetiteLeave a Comment

What to get that person who LOVES coffee or tea?

Whether you’re team coffee or tea tea, their are SO many great gadgets out there for both coffee and tea aficionados! Below is my holiday gift guide for coffee & tea drinkers who need their morning, or evening (no judgement here) brew!

I hope you enjoyed my holiday gift guide for coffee and tea drinkers! If there’s a gift guide you’re wanting to see, send me an email. I love feedback and am here to help make your holiday shopping a little easier!

Sip pretty!

-xo

Darcy

Casual Attire, Fashion

Abercrombie & Fitch Fashion Favorites for Fall 2020

October 15, 2020January 7, 2021by fashionablepetiteLeave a Comment

I recently did a fall try on for some of Abercrombie’s new fall pieces! Abercrombie has REALLY evolved from its days in the 00s. They have chic pieces that are modern, trendy, and clean looking. I recommend checking out Abercrombie’s website and taking a look at their fall collection!

Here are my Abercrombie & Fitch Fashion Favorites for Fall 2020! I purchased a Mock Neck Logo Sweatshirt with “Paris” text (size small fits me true to size). Travel Joggers in black (size small short length). A seamless bra cami in white (size small fits me true to size). Wool Blend Blazer Coat in grey (wear a small petite). And finally, Curve Love Ultra High Rise Ankle Straight Jeans (wear a 27 S).

The Mock Neck Sweatshirt comes with the “Paris” text in blue or taupe. It also comes with “New York” text in Dark Brown or White. The neck hole is very slim. Once it’s on it looks great, but it doesn’t slip easily over your head. I recommend doing your makeup/hair after you put on the sweatshirt.

The Travel Joggers come in Black, Dark Grey, and Olive Green. They also come in short lengths which is great for petites! These joggers have a windbreaker type of fabric and have a high cinched waist. They are VERY comfortable and can be styled in a number of ways!

The Seamless Bra Cami comes in both Black and White colors. It’s stretchy and has adjustable straps. It’s a great lightweight cami style bra that is a great basic to have in your closet.

Who doesn’t love a good blazer?

The Wool Blend Blazer Coat comes in Light Grey, Tan, Houndstooth, Camel, and Black Plaid. I love that there’s an option for petites! Since it’s a hybrid of a blazer and a coat, the cut is a little longer length wise. I love that it can be worn with jeans or it would look great with a dressier work pant.

The Curve Love Ultra High Rise Ankle Straight Jeans are some of my favorite jeans out there for petites! I also love the Curve Love line that Abercrombie carries. They design the jeans with curvier bodies in mind. There is more fabric in the thighs & hips and they are extra stretchy! The Curve Love collection is available in multiple jean cuts and you’ll love them if you’re like me and struggle to find a good fitting jean.

I hope you enjoyed my Abercrombie & Fitch Fashion Favorites for Fall 2020!

-xo

Darcy

Fashion

What Exactly is Healthy Skin?

September 9, 2020December 17, 2020by fashionablepetiteLeave a Comment

I’m sure you have heard the expression, healthy skin comes from within. But what does that mean exactly? We know that diet, sleep, and exercise are important to keeping our skin happy, but our skin is also incredibly unique and certain products that work for some, don’t necessarily work for others and that is ok! If something doesn’t work, keep trying other products till you find what works for you and YOUR skin! I’m sharing a few products that I love that are great for skin that I hope are great for yours as well!

What exactly is healthy skin? That’s the ultimate question. A few years back I was SO excited to try some of Tatcha’s skincare products. They were a newer name in skincare and I quickly jumped on board the band wagon. I eagerly bought a slew of products. After a few weeks, instead of my skin looking fresh and flawless, I was struggling with redness and breakouts. I took it personally that their skincare line didn’t work for me and instead of looking at skincare as something that constantly changes and evolves, I got frustrated at the products themselves. It wasn’t till I started using a combination of SkinMedica and Sunday Riley that I realized I was looking at skincare the wrong way.

So how did I find what worked for my skin?

I was introduced to SkinMedica at my local med spa and the thing I love most about it is that it’s real, sophisticated products. Their skincare is designed to heal, restore, and do the real work that a lot of other companies say, but don’t deliver on. There aren’t many perfume based products and they are designed with the medical factor that you want in your skincare as you age.

I use a range of products including their Dermal Repair Cream, AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, and their Age Defense Retinol Cream. If you’re new to retinols, start with a lower level because it will take your skin time to build up a higher tolerance. Retinol creams can sting and you don’t want to make your skin angry! I usually buy my skincare products through the Dermstore because they have a great rewards system. Also, if you sign up for their emails, they will occasionally have sales for the products you want! I wait till I see a SkinMedica email come through and then buy my products at that time.

Let’s talk about the other brand that I’m using.

The other skincare product that is worth the hype is Sunday Riley’s Good Genes Lactic Acid. Lactic acid is an exfoliant that leaves your skin smooth and even looking. I apply it 5 days a week after washing my face and before I apply my face cream. If you have sensitive skin, it does tingle. It’s suggested to apply it as a mask, washing it off after about 15 minutes. You’ll see results after only a few uses. It does have a lemony smell, but I don’t mind it and love the texture of my skin after I use it. The Lactic Acid can also be purchased through the Dermstore and Sunday Riley also has some other great products like the Luna Sleeping Oil or the box duo of Good Genes and Luna Oil if you’re wanting to dip your toes in their product line!

What exactly is healthy skin? Well, that’s ultimately up to you. Listen to your body and remember to take care of yourself, you are worth it!

-xo

Darcy

Casual Attire, Fashion

Styling Faux Leather Leggings 3 Ways

August 26, 2020December 17, 2020by fashionablepetite1 Comment

Who doesn’t love Spanx! They are so flattering while keeping you ever so stylish. I am sharing 3 ways to style Faux Leggings from Spanx for fall weather!

Before I discuss styling Faux Leather Leggings 3 ways, lets talk more about the product. These Spanx leggings retail for $98.00, so they aren’t cheap, but I compare them to a good pair of jeans. You will have them a long time if you care for them properly and you can style them in SO many ways. The leggings come in regular, petite (yay!), and tall sizes. I wear a small petite and I still found them a touch long and tucked the bottom under. Overall, they are a great pair of leggings and I look forward to wearing them on repeat!

Let’s head into the styling!

For my first look I paired the Spanx Leggings with a Softspun Pullover Hoodie from Gap and Cloudfoam sneakers in a black color. I love Adidas for tennis shoes and the Cloudfoams are great as more of a fashion shoe, as well as working out. I go with the rule that they are still a legging and you have to cover your butt! A top that’s longer is necessary (times have changed, but I still think your booty needs covering).

For my second look, I paired the Spanx leggings with the Dillion Utility Shirt from Banana Republic. I love the light chambray fabric and color paired with the darkness of the legging. The button up comes in both petite and non petite sizes (I wear small petite). I finished the look with a black bootie. I can’t share this exact boot because it’s a last year style, but I am sharing the Nadalie Pointed Toe Bootie from Nordstrom and the Vince Camuto Bibestie Bootie from DSW. Both are great and stylish black boot options!

Finally, I paired the Spanx leggings with a a long black open cardigan and a floppy felt hat. I have a basic black t-shirt underneath. My cardigan recommendations are the Open Front Cardigan from Nordstrom or the Open Stitch Cardigan, also a Nordy find! For the floppy hat, Target has a great option from New Day and Nordstrom Rack has the Wide Brim Wool & Leather Fedora. For the shoes, I wanted this look to be a little more edgy and paired the leggings with a lace up combat boot. This pair of Forget Yesterday Black Combat Boots from Red Dress are SO cute!

To shop all these looks in their entirety head to my page in the free Liketoknow.it app! I hope you liked this week’s post about Styling Faux Leather Leggings!

-xo

Darcy

Casual Attire, Fashion

Bandelettes for Thigh Protection

August 18, 2020August 26, 2020by fashionablepetiteLeave a Comment

I am sharing something that changed my world about 4 years ago! -Bandelettes for thigh protection is the best invention! EVER. I found Bandelettes and I’ve never look back. I’m a girl with thicker legs/thighs and thigh chafe is real. ESPECIALLY in the summer. I bought Bandelettes before I went to Italy to get married and because of them, I was able to enjoy short dresses and site seeing without painful chafing. They slide up each leg and have a little grip on the top to make sure they stay in place. They feel like a good pair of spandex and I wear them when I run and under dresses. I buy my pairs from Walmart (good ol’ Walmart) and they come in both a basic look, as well as lacier versions. I am also including a size guide (I am a 23 meaning I am a B size). Grab a fabric tape measure and measure the middle of your thigh. Where you fingers overlap is your size!

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Sustainable Fashion and Why it Matters

August 17, 2020October 15, 2020by fashionablepetiteLeave a Comment

Today is National Thrift Shop Day! That means it’s a day to head to your local thrift store and do some shopping. It’s also an opportunity to talk about sustainable fashion and why it matters.

What exactly is “sustainable fashion?” Well, that’s a tricky question. At it’s core, it’s fashion that made with sustainable practices in mind and they work towards lessening their environmental impact (ie., they use recycled materials to generate new clothing, the waste they produce is offset, etc.). From the consumer stand point, sustainable fashion is seeking out brands that are environmentally conscious and being aware of where and how your clothes are made. We do that with food, why not with fashion? It also means recycling or repurposing your clothes instead of sending them to the trash. Also, thrifting! We all like to shop new, but thrifting is a great way to save some money, find some great pieces, and buy what’s already out there. I am sharing a few thrift stores and vintage shops that I have found as an alternative to buying new.

My list is below!

Beyond Retro – This London brand has a KILLER online store. Find anything vintage from the 1960s through the 1990s. Looking for original Levi’s? Look no further! They have an amazing (and HUGE) collection and everything is well priced and affordable.

NXC Vintage Shop – This NYC Vintage Shop has some of the funnest and brightest vintage pieces! NXC is also a black owned business and supporting BLM is an equally as important cause to support.

Maeven Vintage – You can’t talk about thrifting without an Etsy feature. Enter, Maeven Vintage. This Brooklyn based shop has vintage jewelry, accessories, and clothing. They have pieces from the 1960s through the 90’s (major Rachel Green vibes). They also have a wide variety of prices and because it’s Etsy, they offset 100% their shipping emissions.

Finally, and certainly not least, is Urban Renewal – Who knew Urban Outfitters had a vintage store? Their vintage collection is SUPER affordable and their model of “upcycling” old pieces is a great way to repurpose and reuse. They currently have some of the cutest tie-dye pieces for around $40.00 USD.

I also wanted to give a shout out to one of my favorite sustainable brands!

Reformation is AWESOME. They use their “RefScale” to track their environmental impact and share that information on their product pages. They also keep their buyers informed of their impact with sustainability reports and support global organizations that work to offset what they produce. Personally, I am thrilled that they added petite sizes and love supporting their mission of sustainability. Their pieces aren’t cheap, but producing sustainably comes at higher price tag (at least for now). Hopefully in the future, as more companies choose to follow a similar model, the prices will lower. Reformation does have good sales from time to time and you can get some great pieces for a heavy discount. The Rocki dress I’m sharing is currently on sale.

I hope talking about sustainable fashion and why it matters can help you make informed decisions as a consumer. I also hope this post inspired you to think outside the box when it comes to buying “new” pieces for your wardrobe and to research what brands our there are doing to lessen the waste they produce.

Cheers to being thrifty!

-xo

Darcy

Fashion

Shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

August 4, 2020November 13, 2020by fashionablepetiteLeave a Comment

Once a year, Christmas comes in August in the form of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It’s the biggest sale of the year for the company and it chance to snag some AMAZ-ING deals. I am giving you the scoop on how to shop (early access begins today 8/4) and opens to everyone on August 19th. I’m also sharing my favorites in different categories so that you can see some of what’s shoppable ahead of time!

This year, you are able to preview what’s included in the sale ahead of time online! You definitely don’t need a Nordstrom card to shop, but it does help with accessing the sale a few days early. I recommend bookmarking this page and coming back when you’re ready to shop! Shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts for everyone on August 19th. Make a plan for what you like ahead of time because items will sell out. Knowing what you want means a quick checkout and ensures you get what you’re looking for!

I spent a day browsing through all the sale items and I am so excited to shop! There are some really great things included! I get a small commission if you use the links I provide to shop, but I genuinely enjoy creating content and sales aren’t my no. 1 priority. I also have all the items features below over on my LIKEtoKNOW.it page and that page is shoppable as well. I have included items in beauty, winter/fall coats, fall favorites, shoes & accessories, workout wear, and jeans/leggings. By the time you view this, some items might not be in stock, but I will do my best to share replacements and updates on LIKEtoKNOW.it!

Why is this sale so great?

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is an opportunity to try pieces you wouldn’t go for first. If you already have a similar piece, I recommend trying something new! Go for what you really want vs. what you need! For beauty, if you are low on a certain product, it’s a great time to restock because prices go back up August 31st. I will add a bonus board of things that have been added and it will be featured on my LIKEtoKNOW.it page the week of 8.10! Stay tuned and follow me on LIKEtoKnow.it if you haven’t already! Shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale should be easy and fun!

Beauty Sale Picks

1. Jumbo Size Detox Original Scent Dry Shampoo – I personally LOVE Drybar and cannot live without their products.
2. Rose Gold Eye Brush Set
3. TULA Daily Probiotic + Skin Health Complex Dietary Supplement
4. Fresh Sugar Lip Balm Set
5. Sunday Riley Good Genes Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment Home & Away Kit
6. PMD Clean Facial Cleansing Device
7. MAC All Star Face Palette
8. Oribe Full Size Gold Lust Dry Shampoo & Dry Texturizing Spray Set – Another personal favorite!
9. Too Faced Plump Lips & Sexy Lashes Duo
10. Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray Duo
11. MAC Haute Gossip Mini Lipstick Kit
12. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder & Primer Duo
13. Fresh Soy Face Cleanser Home & Away Set

Fall Favorite Picks

Coats & Jackets Sale Picks

Jeans & Leggings Sale Picks

Shoe and Accessory Sale Picks

Workout Wear Sale Picks

I hope you fun shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year and I would to see what you end up with! Send me your comments and questions!

-xo

Darcy

Business Attire, Fashion

How to Dress for Important Life Events

July 30, 2020November 13, 2020by fashionablepetiteLeave a Comment

Purchasing a home is the biggest financial decision you will ever make. It’s a stressful and rewarding time that causes a whole range of emotions from the highest of highs to low moments of frustration and anxiety. What should you wear to important life events like a home closing, big presentation, or huge job interview? I’m here to help you dress the part because what you wear impacts how you feel about yourself and how other people will perceive you. You also want to look put together and exude confidence in the moments that matter most.

My husband I recently purchased our second home together. Knowing how to dress for important life events is part of playing the game and I wanted to dress well for our closing. Dressing the part made me feel confident in my decision making and I didn’t want to look sloppy. I’m showing you what I wore on that big day so that you have a good idea of what to wear to your home closing when that day happens (or any big meeting that’s in your future!)

Onto the outfit!

I wore these Carrson Heels from Steve Madden. An alternative to the tall version is the Irenee Sandal, also by Steve Madden. It’s a touch shorter and a little more demure. A heel is a must and if you don’t like a tall style, shorter versions are always an option!

I paired the heels with a Petite Strappy Cami from Banana Republic and Petite Modern Sloan Skinny-Fit Washable Pants, also by BR. Other options are these Richmond 7/8 Pants by Boden. They come in a TON of colors like Lupen and Moroccan Blue. These Slim Fit Stretch Crepe Pants are available in petite sizes are a great alternative. They will be included in the big Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in August! I love bright colors, but during big events, less is more. Neutrals and basics don’t necessarily equal boring. You can stand out, without overdoing it!

My blazer is an older version from Ann Taylor, but Boden’s Smyth Ponte Blazer comes in petite sizes. It is available in a wide range of colors ranging from Berry Sorbet to Black. Other options are the Petite Classic-Fit Washable Blazer by Banana Republic and the Notch Collar Cotton Blend Blazer from Nordstrom that will be included in the Nordy Sale!

If you have major milestones coming your way, I I hope this post helped you think about how to dress for important life events. It’s a hectic time and what you wear shouldn’t be stressful! Dress comfortable, dress confident, and the world will open up for you!

-xo

Darcy