cucuco is an adorable little etsy shop I just happen to love. cucuco is sponsoring our giveaway today and is giving away this adorable embellished tee!
To enter please leave a comment below and go to cucuo’s shop here and her cute blog, adoremore.blogspot.com.
A winner will be announced Friday.
Good luck!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
I definitely wouldn’t mind having both of these tops in my closet… pictured: on left, Urban Vibe Top from DownEast Basics, on right, Sailor Sweater from JCrew.
This weeks DownEast Basics Blog posts by yours truly:
How to wear DownEast Basics Statuesque Top, Get Sandra Bullock’s Look!, and 3 fan reviews!
Also, I was spotlighted on the Lime Ricki Blog… they are starting this confidence campaign and I think it’s really neat, so I submitted what makes me confident. If anything, you should take the time to read about the confidence campaign because I think it’s uplifting. Have a great weekend!
Reader Question:
Hi Livi!
I have a question for ya! My friend is getting married and I want to be able to find something that would look awesome on me, because I will see a lot of my old high school friends there. I want to be able to hide my little “pooch” belly from my pregnancy and I am also a triange/pear shape. I need it to be really affordable and I am looking for either a skirt or dress… Any suggestions??
Thank you so much! I am really looking forward to what you find for me!!
Brittany
Brittany – Thanks for writing in! It was really fun finding dresses for you. My suggestion for pear shapes is to emphasize the top, hide the mid sections and wear mostly dark or solid colors or a pattern. Drape-y stuff is also a good idea.
Hope you enjoy your selection!! Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Remember Jo Totes that I introduced to you last week? (Can view post here) Well this week, you have a chance to win one of Jo Totes lovely camera bags for yourself!
In order to enter you must visit Jo Totes, pick out your favorite camera bag, then come back here and leave a comment telling us what your favorite Jo Totes bag is by Sunday November 14th at midnight!
Good Luck!
Isn’t it refreshing to see celebrities dress modestly? It always catches my eye. (Yes, Katie’s dress is on the short side but, whatev. And yes, we are on a first name basis.) Photo via US Magazine
So… here’s MY SECRET! I am going to start guest posting on DownEast Basics blog every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! So… although I will only be here on Fridays (or more, if I can find time) you can see me over at DownEast Basics 3 times a week! Yay! I am so excited about this, as you know, I am a big DownEast fan! Check out the introduction post that is up today and see what my 3 posts a week will be about. I can’t wait to see you there! (And feel free to leave comments… help me feel welcome 
)
And, just to be clear. This will not affect Sensibly Styled at all. And no. Sensibly Styled will not become a blog that only posts DownEast items, it will continue to be a place that you can find great fashion finds, from lots of companies! (But will continue to post DownEast items as well.)
P.S. DownEast is doing a really cool sale right now, check it out. My grandma died 2 years ago from breast cancer… I still miss her all the time. I love seeing companies doing great things like this, so if you need a tee or cami, please buy one, and help people who need it. (this is not a DEB sponsored post)
This giveaway is fantastic!! BridalEmunique is a lovely etsy shop with beautiful pieces for both the bride and anyone wanting to dress up an outfit.
I almost bought one of her gold/pearl necklaces for my wedding but they were all sold out when I went to get it.
Well now is your chance to win one of her beautiful pieces. BridalEmUnique is giving away the Cascading Sterling Silver Earrings Wrapped with White Pearls piece worth $58.00!
These are so beautiful and delicate and would add to anyone’s collection.
To enter, go to BridalEmunique’s Etsy Shop, tell us what your favorite piece is and why in the comment form. A winner will be picked Thursday.
Good luck!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
ANDREA ROCHE!!! (please email me your info – livi@sensiblystyled.com)
Congrats on your pregnancy and winning the giveaway. Thank you to all who entered!
Bashful Bump is also going to offer all Sensibly Styled readers a 15% discount TODAY ONLY.
Just enter “SensiblyStyled” for the discount code.
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
We are so excited for today’s giveaway from Bashful Bump Maternity Bodysuits! They are a great addition to anyone’s wardrobe who is expecting.
The bodysuits are such a great idea! They are a wonderful way to help keep stylish and covered during pregnancy.
The Bashful Bump site says:
“Enjoy your favorite designer fashions with no fear of flashing your belly or lower back. With Bashful Bump Maternity Bodysuits, you’ll never have to tug your shirt down again. They are a modern maternity essential!”
To enter the giveaway, go to www.bashfulbump.com, select which bodysuit you would prefer and leave us a comment letting us know your choice. The winner will be selected randomly and will be announced Thursday.
Also, go here for really helpful FAQ on the product!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Ok, once again not around photoshop, but I just HAD to let you guys know about all the great swimwear sales going on right now! I mean this is deeply discounted stuff – its the perfect time to get a cool bathing suit for next year. All sizes and colors in tankinis and one pieces. Check it out!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
DownEast Basics Blue, DEB Black Swim Dress, ON Plus Spitfire, ON Plus purple ruffle, Anthropologie black strapless, JCrew Cinnabar, JCrew Brilliant Navy, JCrew gray polka dots, Gap basic black halter, Torrid Plus Aztec swim shorts, Torrid plus blue polka dots, Torrid plus black swim shorts, Macy’s yellow one strap (GORGEOUS), Macy’s ruffled blue swim dress, Macy’s green ruffled Ralph Lauren, Macy’s Orange Tommy Hilfiger
I’m leaving for the airport in 2 hours!! Wahoo! Then a short 10 hours later… I’ll be in Maui. Above are a few of the things that I will have in my one and only carry on. (I hate when they make you pay to check bags!)
Limericki Swimsuit, Forever 21 Top, It Jeans, DownEast Cropped Pants (I have the shorts version in my bag…) DownEast Swimsuit.
I won’t be posting while I’m in Hawaii, but I am confident that the lovely Livi will give you many good posts to look at. Have a great week!
SO,
I realized that I am all out of my L.A.M.B. Fragrance and was price comparing on line. This led to me to having lots of bits to tell you. Click around to find the links!
ON has plus sized maternity line
lane bryant has a 40% off sale everything in store!
ann taylor bathing suit on sale
Any sales or finds you want to tell US and SS Reader’s about? Leave a comment, we love them!
Hey guys! I’m leaving out of town in one hour! So, I am posting real quick to say that posting won’t be regular until August 16th… I’m going to WA to visit my family and Zach is coming with me! So we are going camping and whitewater rafting! Yipee!!! So… here is something to hold you over…
Raise your hand if you love these new arrivals at DownEast!
Congratulations Savannah!!! Please email me with your size (for the jeans and the top) and your address!!! Thanks so much to everyone who participated! And a HUGE thanks to DownEast Basics and Jessica for making this giveaway so great!!!
I’ll post my Friday Finds a little later… stay tuned!
YAY! Giveaway time again! SO this weeks giveaway is a little more fun than usual. I have paired up with Jessica Feely Photography and DownEast Basics to give you something fun! So… here’s the deal. Above you see three beautiful models sporting some seriously cute clothes from DownEast… If you want to WIN ONE OF THE OUTFITS PICTURED ABOVE…
Simply head on over to Jessica Feely Photography Blog and vote for your favorite outfit (Voting poll is at the bottom of the post), as well as browse around at the rest of the photos from the DownEast photoshoot
Then come back over here and leave us a comment telling me which DownEast outfit you voted for!
If you win… you get the whole outfit! (Well… minus the shoes) VOTING AND ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY JULY 22nd AT MIDNIGHT!
Winner will be announced Friday. Good luck.
Thanks so much to Jessica for putting all the time and energy into this amazing photo shoot. And also a BIG thanks to DownEast for being awesome as always, and supplying the goods . Don’t forget to also swing by DownEast to look at all the new arrivals. AND if you are in the Seattle area and need a photographer… Jessica is your lady!
Seriously, who doesn’t love a good floral print hanging in their closet? One thing that I love about florals is how feminine they are. I also love that each pattern is so different, yet give off the same feminine feel. (minus the dress on the bottom left… that is definitely a different look than the others)
Clockwise from top Left: Dress, Top, Dress (Thanks Heather!!!) Skirt, Swimsuit, Dress
AND here is an awesome offer from Charlotte Russe (Is this what you mean Beth???)
I think that turquoise is one of those great colors that is so likable that it’s hard to overdose on turquoise. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t like turquoise? What’s not to like? It’s cheerful and bright, it’s just perfect for summer, and I bet it’s a color that flatters just about everyone.
I’m a little obsessed with the belt and necklaces here, as well as that floral tee. I don’t know how those gathered sleeves would look on me, but I think I’m going to give it a shot. It reminds me (in a good way) of a top I would have worn in the fourth grade. Sometimes this 80′s trend happening right now can get a little ugly, like a redo of the worst the 80′s had to offer. But I can appreciate some of the good that the 80′s brought us, namely a bright floral print. Remember bodysuits? I can distinctly remember wearing floral bodysuits with ruffled skirts in elementary school.
How about you? Are you on board with the 80′s? And am I guessing correctly, is turquoise a universally loved color?
striped tee, cardigan, beaded belt, ring, necklace, shirt, swimsuit, floral tee, swim wrap, skirt, necklace, tankini top, bikini bottom, swimsuit, earrings, skirt
Loving the dresses I’ve been seeing! Magenta Dress, Patterned Dress (this dress is called “Watering Can” I LOVE that name, it makes me want to buy it and then garden while wearing it!), Striped Blue Dress, Yellow Dress, Purple Dress.
Congratulations Jana! Please email me with your swimsuit size and address! Thanks to everyone who participated and a HUGE THANKS to DownEast Basics for such a great giveaway!
Tunic, Yellow Sandals, Pink Swimsuit, Straw Hat, Colorful Bag.
We decided that this week we would showcase some outfits that would be great to wear to the beach because we have had several swimsuit giveaways lately. I love the idea of wearing a tunic as a cover-up with a straw hat, something about straw hats sings: BEACH! I would probably go shoeless, but you need something on your feet from the car to the sand… Enjoy!
-Natalie
So, if I can be real here, I need a swimsuit with serious support. I have a large bust, and after having twins I have a smooshy stomach that just doesn’t know what to do with itself. Tankinis are great, but not really for me anymore. I don’t want any spillover. This swimsuit isn’t the vampiest I’ve ever seen, but it gets the job done while being decently cute. Plus, it has an underwire in it and it comes in bust sizes D and up (as well as short torso/long torso/plus size/mastectomy/you name it). This cover-up is so lightweight and easy, and after your beach time you could add some breezy linen drawstring pants and make it a tunic. I think this hat is so cute, and Target has a cute line of hats right now to choose from. Of course, the most important thing here is the sunscreen. Seriously, I saw an older lady yesterday who looked like she spent many days of her youth laying out in the sun. I don’t want to look like that when I’m 70, so I’m going to do my best now to minimize sun damage. If you come to central coast California, I’d love to meet you at the beach!
-Emily
swimsuit, cover-up, pants, hat, sunscreen, sandals
DON’T FORGET: the DownEast Basics Swimsuit giveaway ends tomorrow! Click here to enter.
Alright ladies… we have another awesome giveaway today! One lucky winner will receive a DownEast Swimwear top and bottom of their choice!!! Leave a comment by midnight on Wednesday the 12th telling us what your favorite swimsuit is! YAY for giveaways!
Review: I got the Riviera Tank with the Waikiki Bikini bottoms and let me just say that I LOVE the colors of the Riviera Tank (Taffy Strips) It is so fun and colorful! I love the ruffle detailing on the bust line and the material is surprisingly thick. (You know how sometimes you can see the outline of someones belly button when they are wearing a swimsuit? Well, I don’t think that could happen in these suits because the material is double layered). Unfortunately my bust was too big for a size small… so I just sent it back and am getting a large! So… be aware, order big (if you are big busted). I do have to say that I had a hard time picking which swimsuit to review because DownEast has SO many cute ones this year! Happy looking, and good luck! Oh… and if you really want a suit I would suggest buying one ASAP because last year DownEast had a suit I wanted and it sold out too fast for me to get it… boo!
navy top-plus size, pink top, (perfect for hiding a small baby bump!) mint top, t-shirt, purple top, white and yellow top. Everything minus the yellow and white top are under $25!
I’ve had my eye on that cute short-sleeve jacket from Shade Clothing (bottom left) for a little while now, so a light spring green color came to mind this week. I’m definitely feeling the freshness of green lately. Oh, by the way, you know that these Color Wednesday boards are just a big round-up of lovely things all in the same color, right? I was thinking about it this morning and wouldn’t want someone to think I’m implying that green chino trousers would look great with a striped green cardigan, green earrings, and green espadrille wedges. Yikes, that’s a lot of green! These are just fun options to consider adding to your wardrobe to liven it up with some color, but color when it’s all matchy-matchy looks kind of silly, no? What do you think?
striped cardigan, button down shirt, floral skirt, cardigan, earrings, v-neck tee, dress, skirt, slingback flats, pants, knit dress, lightweight jacket, slingback wedges, espadrille wedges
Congratulations Kacey! Please email me with your skirt or top size and your address! And thanks to everyone who entered and a huge thanks to DownEast Basics for hosting such a great giveaway!
Natalie and I both fell in love with the yellow striped pencil skirt from Downeast Basics (see photo, bottom right), and so it was easy to decide on the featured color for today. It just had to be that bright, golden yellow. Yellow is a fun color. I think it would be hard to be in a bad mood while wearing such a cheery color. So, give it a try. If a full out yellow dress or cardigan seems a little too loud for your taste, try a fun bag or cute yellow flats for a bright punch of color.
p.s. Are you as obsessed with that striped skirt as we are? You could win it! Don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
Clockwise from top left: floral tunic, cardigan, ballet flats, ruffled skirt, dress, ruffled cardigan, striped skirt, sunglasses, swimsuit, leather satchel, short sleeve tee, necklace, bag with tassels
YAY! Time for another DownEast Giveaway! For this giveaway you get to choose your favorite DownEast item from the New Arrivals section!
Just go on over to DownEast Basics, pick out your favorite item (in the new arrivals)
Leave a comment telling us what your favorite item was by Wednesday April 14th at midnight
A winner will be announced Thursday… simple.
However, this giveaway is only open for people who have not won a DownEast Basics giveaway on Sensibly Styled in the last 90 days. Alright, good luck! (and I must say I will be jealous of whoever wins! DownEast has so many cute things right now. I LOVE the whole look of the girl in the pink cardigan and flowered skirt above, and that yellow striped pencil skirt is to die for!)
Review: I reviewed the Corsage Top and I really like it. It is super light and has a great flow which is great for Spring and Summer! I have been in need of a simple but dressy white top and this was it. Not only did it meet the requirements that I wanted for a white/simple/dressy top, but the corsage part just gives it enough character to make it unique. In the picture on DownEast’s site you can’t see the whole top because it is tucked into a skirt (just like the picture of me in it…) but just so you know, it is smocked at the bottom. I’m not a huge fan of smocked tops, however, it makes it nice for tucking into a skirt… I wore it today and it was very comfortable and it completed my look!
I Love the bold flowers on white!
At DownEast for $34.99
The skirt of this dress looks super flowy, like somehting that should be worn on the beach.
At DownEast for $39.99
Congratulations Marci! Please email me with your dress size and address! And thank you to everyone who participated in this giveaway! And a HUGE thanks to Shabby Apple for being so generous!
About a year ago a friend of mine told me about Shabby Apple… and oh my goodness I was in DRESS HEAVEN! By a mile, Shabby apple has the BEST selection of stylish, modest dresses! I cannot tell you how excited I am that we are hosting a SHABBY APPLE Dress Giveaway!
One lucky winner will get to choose one of the following four dresses to add to their wardrobe!
Anchors Away, Barefoot in the Park, Tuxedo 3, 90 Words Per Minute
Here are the Rules:
Check out all of the Women’s Dresses on Shabby Apple and leave us a comment telling us:
1.) Your very favorite Shabby Apple dress
2.) Which of the four dresses listed that you would like to win
*All comments must be received by midnight on Wednesday*
The winner will be announced on Thursday!
Good Luck!
Congratulations Julie and Leah! Please email me your address along with what size you would like! And thanks so much to everyone who entered, and to DownEast for such an awesome giveaway!
And yes, I know the layout of this post is all funky, but I can’t seem to fix it… sorry!
Hey guys! We are having another DownEast Giveaway! YAY! All you have to do is go on over to DownEast Basics 28 day style guide and pick out your favorite item! Then leave a comment by Wednesday February 17th by midnight telling us which item you wish to win. Then on Thursday TWO winners will be announced. That’s right, TWO winners!!!
And a quick review on the He Loves Me Dress, I LOVE it! And the inside is lined with a silky fabric which is awesome for a couple reasons. One, it makes it so you don’t have to wear a slip. And two, it’s great because it makes it so the dress isn’t see through. (Which happens pretty often with white dresses!)
I also got the Heart Throb shorts because I was in desperate need of a new pair of shorts. And they are great! I am short, so they are pretty long on me (they are more of a short capri) but that is great news for those of you who are tall! I love the wash on them, and they are super comfy!
Okay, I know it’s not Spring yet… but these are a few things I couldn’t help but post anyways!
He Loves Me Dress , $34.99 @ DownEast Basics
Fab Chiffon Flower Bobby Pins, $1.50 @ Forever 21
Perfect Fit Cascade Tee, $29.50 @ JCrew
Frosted Flowers Cardigan, $34.99 @ DownEast Basics
Floral Fixation Headband, $2.50 @ Forever 21
Scalloped Leaflet Cardigan, $19.80 @ Forever 21
Fergie ‘Kappa’ Sandal, $69.95 @ Nordstrom
Still Life Skirt, $29.99 @ DownEast Basics
Hey! So here are all the outfits! Please vote for your favorite! And yes, rally all your friends to vote for your favorite outfit as well! (via facebook, twitter, blogs etc) Be careful that you are voting for the right outfit! The outfit number is labeled BELOW the outfit!
Outfit number ONE by Ema G.
Outfit TWO by Mandee G.
Outfit THREE by Katie G.
Outfit FOUR by Jes C.
Outfit FIVE by Emily H.
Outfit SIX by Genivieve C.
Outfit SEVEN by Jessica M.
Outfit EIGHT by Ashlin W.
Outfit NINE by Evelyn J.
Outfit TEN by Julie S.
Outfit ELEVEN by Jessica O.
Outfit TWELVE by Stacy A.
Outfit THIRTEEN by Gena P.
Outfit FOURTEEN by Summer C.
Outfit FIFTEEN by Leilani V.
Outfit SIXTEEN by Alissa H.
Outfit SEVENTEEN by Jenny
Outfit EIGHTEEN by Carrie G.
Outfit NINETEEN by Marylin C.
Outfit TWENTY by Bonnie D.
Outfit TWENTY ONE by Tina C.
Outfit TWENTY TWO by Mary P.
Outfit TWENTY THREE by Christa B.
Outfit TWENTY FOUR by Nic R.
Outfit TWENTY FIVE by Jenny G.
Outfit TWENTY SIX by Chelsea F.
