Category: Style

My Second Rocksbox

Getting the chance to try Rocksbox was a complete and total dream come true!

I always find myself admiring different pieces of jewelry, but don’t invest in it as much as I would like to. Rocksbox allows you try it and then buy only what you truly love.

My Second Rocksbox

I liked by first Rockbox, but the Jenny Bird collar I got this time around was something that seriously challenged my willpower.

At $110, I can’t afford it right now, but it’s definitely being added to my Keep jewelry wishlist!

Jenny Bird Palm Cili Collar

The Perry Street earrings were something I requested, but I ended up not wearing them. I like the way the looked, I just didn’t go anywhere I wanted to wear them to and wasn’t exactly sure what I would wear them with.Perry Street Earrings

OK, so the Gorjana cuff was not my favorite item, but it was so simple and goes with everything. I wore it SO much that I’m looking to take the plunge and get a similar one from the Birchbox Shop.

Why the Birchbox Shop?

Points. It’s all about the points.

Gorjana Cuff Wearing Rocksbox

I canceled my Rocksbox, but not because I didn’t like it. This is one box that is at the top of my list to reconsider in the future.

Want to try Rocksbox for yourself? Use the code tspxoxo!

xx

Splurge or Save: Tall Tote

Splurge or Save: Tall Tote

Baggu Basic Tote $160 | Old Navy Faux-Leather Tote around $20

Although I still have my heart set on one day owning the Baggu Basic Tote, I spotted the Old Navy tote in stores for like $8. I made a huge mistake and didn’t get it. Went home, suffered from a serious case of fomo, then went back later the same day to get it. It had been the last one and someone else beat me to it. (Add this to the list of reasons why I have trust issues…)

They had similar ones in bright colors that were a plastic-y material for $14, but after searching three different Old Navy’s I was able to find a  canvas tall tote which was much closer to the style of the faux-leather tote and cost about the same.

xx

 

Styled by 5 featuring Shabby Apple

You know how I’ve been saying I want to start doing more style posts?

Well, I’ve teamed up with four other boss blogger babes to bring you Styled by 5!

The five of us will each style the same piece of clothing and since we all look and think differently from each other (hair, religion, location, skin, size, height, style…all of the above), you’ll get five totally different looks. That means you’ll get to see what I style, on other body types so you can find something that is best for you!

Make sure to check out Deidre, Sarah, Jacque and Kaylynn’s blogs to see how they styled this Shabby Apple dress too. And lookout for something styled by the five of us every month!

Styled by 5 | Shabby Apple

My style can (and has) been defined as traditional dramatic. I tend to vary between very classic things and super bold edgy pieces. Shabby Apple dresses are dreamy, and this one is timeless!

ShortSleeveNutcrakerDress2

To add a little bit of drama to it I paired it with a Jenny Bird necklace from Rocksbox and leopard print flats. Even though technically, in theory, leopard tends to be considered a neutral, I don’t care. Leopard print is my favorite color.

ShortSleeveNutcrakerDressNecklace

So, what do you think? Is the little blue dress the new little black dress?

ShortSleeveNutcrackerDress3

ShortSleeveNutcrackerDress1

Maybe not, but that doesn’t make it any less cute!

xx

 

Why I Prefer Two Piece Swimsuits

I recently spent a week in Maine on vacation with the manfriend and his family. This is something we try to do together at least once every year.

I absolutely love it there.

Mostly because I love the beach.

The sun, the sand, the ocean…

And TWO PIECE SWIMSUITS!

This year, I decided I wasn’t going to bother buying a new bathing suit. I mean, I already had several. But the universe clearly had other plans. I somehow found out that Brickyard Buffalo was having a flash sale. All swimwear was $5. Five dollars?! How could anyone pass that up?

I sure couldn’t.

There were quite a few choices but I basically already had my heart set on a two piece swimsuit with high waisted bottoms.

High Waisted Bottoms

Why a two piece?

Swimsuit from Brickyard Buffalo

I have nothing against one pieces. To be honest it’s not even like I’m all that crazy about two piece swimsuits.

I just really like having the option to mix and match…

Swimsuit Alternate Option 1

Can you blame me?

Swimsuit Alternate Option 2

Plus, I still have two other tops I could rock these with. And when you add bottoms into the equation, I have even more bathing suit possibilities.

What’s your favorite swimsuit style? Comment and let me know!

xx
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Splurge or Save: Straw Hat

I’m all about the summer. More specifically, I’m all about going to the beach.
Wearing bathing suits, flip flops, sunglasses, AND cute straw hats!

I spotted a super cute Eugenia Kim sun hat on Instagram. It reads, “Do Not Disturb”.
How perf?!

Naturally, my next step was to hunt it down online. It is SO expensive and not going to happen. At least not for me.

But now I want a straw hat. What is a girl to do?
Find a much cheaper alternative.

Boom!

Thank you H&M!

Straw Hat
xx

My First Rocksbox

There are so many different types of subscription boxes that it’s crazy.

Good crazy.

I tried quite a few, with the exception of clothes and jewelry. Part of my hesitation was that these services are typically rentals. Not horrible, but I know I want to keep it all. Even when offered to try Rocksbox for free, I was worried I wouldn’t like it because I’d have to return it all.

Rocksbox

Don’t worry, I promise this story ends on a good note!

When I opened my Rocksbox, for the first time ever, I didn’t find a single thing that I didn’t instantly swoon over.

Rocksbox Jewelry

So, here’s how this works, you pay $19 per month of service, but you get to wear the jewelry until you send it back. If you want to buy a certain piece keep it and send back everything else. Then Rocksbox will send you your next box of goodies.

Wanderlust + Co Ring

In my Rocksbox:

    • Jules Smith Open Geometric Necklace
    • Jenny Bird Flagstaff Earrings in Gold/Lapis
    • Wanderlust + Co V-Bar Crystal Gold Ring

Jenny Bird Earrings & Jules Smith Necklace

There’s also ways of earning points to spend towards pieces you can’t stand to part with. The ring was favorite, and I came SO close to keeping it!

If this sounds like something you’d like, use the code tspxoxo to try your first month of Rocksbox for totally FREE!

xx

 

Polyvore is My Newest Guilty Pleasure

About a year ago I joined Polyvore. I had learned about it at Alt Summit, but I really only used it to do a couple of wish list style blog posts.

This year at Alt, one of the sessions talked about Polyvore in a community sense. I must be a sucker for community, because I have been on it creating sets and entering contests like a madwoman!

I seriously can’t get enough.

You know how you go on Pinterest to “pin a few things” and the next thing you know it’s been two hours? Same concept. Except in stead of pinning outfits that you wish were in your closet to your style board, you’re creating those outfits.

Here’s a little outfit inspo I created using Polyvore:

2 Ways to Wear Overalls

I know I would SO wear both of these outfit options…if I had all those things, that is.
Who wants to go shopping?!

xx

Oh, and feel free to pin…

Hashtag Fence on Fleek

There is pretty much a hashtag for everything.

A while back, I found the perfect fence for my #ootd photos on Instagram (I don’t share them everyday, but when I do it makes me happy). One of the first times I posted one, it was captioned Fence on fleek.

I thought I was just SO clever…

Fence on fleek. #poshstyle #charlottelook

A photo posted by Bethany Everett (@twentysomethingplus) on

Then @embellish_your_lifestyle and @oliviaomega suggested that it should be a hashtag. Um…BRILLIANT.

If you have access to a fence (go backdrop scouting!) and wear clothes, use the #fenceonfleek hashtag, I want to see your outfits! I’ll even be regramming some of the looks that I love, like this one from @unbelievablyhuman.

Hashtag Regram

So, the next time you’re having your manfriend (or whoever) take your outfit photo for Instagram, remember #fenceonfleek.

Need inspiration? You can always check out the hashtag, but also, @hemojemo is a #fenceonfleek BOSS.

New fave denim! #hemojemostyle A photo posted by hemojemo (@hemojemo) on

Are there any hashtags that you follow? I know that #stateyourstyle is one that I really like and #uhmoodring is a fun one that encourages you to dress how you feel.

Today was a good day…to wear booties. #CoastToCoastChallenge A photo posted by Bethany Everett (@twentysomethingplus) on

#fenceonfleek

It’s a thing.

xx

Because, Wedding Season

Wedding season is basically upon us.

Get ready for…

Is it ever OK to wear white?

Do you think anyone will notice that I wore this to another wedding?

Is the venue air conditioned?

How short is too short?

Will this match the wedding party a little too much?

Wedding guest outfit idea.

What to wear to a wedding.

I try to avoid the stress by wearing two things.

Yep, two.

A dress.

And a sweater.

I know! How easy is that?

Floral dress

I bought this dress from T.J. Maxx when it was the day of and I couldn’t think of what to wear to a friend’s wedding. I ended up being late (UGH!) and vowed (sorry…) that I would never let that happen again.

Spring wedding outfit.

Old Navy sweater

Keep jewelry and makeup simple, remember you are not the bride.

This tennis bracelet Anjolee sent me is elegant and ideal.

If you’re looking for a more personal touch, with Anjolee, you can customize any jewelry design from designer stud earrings to anniversary rings for women.

Anjolee tennis bracelet

Add matching heels and grab a clutch and you’ll never have to worry about what to wear again!

I personally don’t have any weddings to attend this wedding season. What’s really great about an outfit like this is that it can also be worn for a nice dinner date.

xx Bet