eShakti Dress Review

dress: c/o eShakti

I am sure that most of you out there have heard of eShakti. If you have been around the blogging world for a while their name comes up pretty frequently. I'll admit that I was intrigued, but I almost never order clothing online for the simple reason that I can't try it on. But the idea of being able to customize a dress to your measurements really sounded great. So, when the lovely people at eShakti contacted me about reviewing their product I was ecstatic. The process was easy, the only hard part was choosing the dress I wanted. I think I had about four picked out that I loved, but finally narrowed it down to this one. The Drape Neck Knit Dress in Deep Red mainly because I don't already own a dress this color and I loved the lines. I acutally ended up ordering a regular size but I did customize the length and they have a spot for you to enter your height ensuring that the dress actually hits you where it says it will. I selected knee length and hoped for the best. As you can see the length is perfect. I love this dress. It is finished beautifully and the fit is pretty much perfect. The knit fabric is heavy enough to not need a slip underneath and so soft and comfortable. I wore it dressed up for church, but am also looking forward to styling it more casually with flat boots and cozy sweaters. All in all I was thrilled with both the service of the company and the quality of the dress I received. Although their prices are a little more than I would usually pay, their overstock and clearance items are very reasonable. And honestly the option of customizing your clothing makes it well worth the price. This is a very classic dress in a beautiful color that will definitely stand the test of time and be in my wardrobe for years to come. I would highly recommend eShakti to anyone looking for great clothes, especially if you have fit issues or are petite or even tall. ;)

Do you have any clothing from eShakti? What is your opinion on the company and their product? Please leave me a comment and let me know!

Linking up with Monday Mingle, YOLO and Visible Monday!

Shopping Ban Thoughts

Not much to say about this outfit. I've worn it about four times now. It is super comfy while still feeling chic enough for anything. The red jeans will be on heavy rotation I'm sure as will this top which will be perfect for layering as the weather continues to cool.

So, y'all I have had something on my mind lately. It started with Peggy's post on consumerism. Then the following day I heard a message on the radio about teaching our kids to be givers rather than takers. In the same way all of the lessons in the Bible on giving are not because God wants or needs our money but because He wants us to learn to be givers rather than takers. Of course, I was nodding my head thinking about how I want my kiddo to find more joy in giving gifts and time and love than in receiving. Then I had one of those moments when I was like, 'am I leading by example?' And it totally hit me that I'm not. While it is never in large amounts because we just don't have much, I spend way too much money on myself. I have also been spending a lot of time on Go Chic or Go Home lately putting together outfits for fall and winter. And y'all, I have 407 ensembles. And I'm not even done with my inspiration photos. Clearly I have enough.

So, if one of my goals as a parent is to teach my kiddo an attitude of gratitude so to speak, then shouldn't I be living it? If I am continually buying new things, I am not modeling contentment and gratitude for what I have. And ouch, sometimes being a parent hurts. If what I teach my son isn't modeled by my life it will have little impact on him.

In light of the above and because finances are really tight right now, I am going on a shopping ban until my birthday. (December 13) My goal is learn to be content with what I have. And to spend the time I would normally spend shopping doing other more important things. Obviously replacing holey tights would be an exception, but other than that I will not be shopping (or even looking at) any clothing, shoes or accessories until mid December.

If anyone would like to join me, let me know in the comments. Maybe we can do a linky party from time to time.

Linking up with Blonde Episodes, All Things Chic and Casual Friday.

Stripes & Dots

Happy Thursday, pretty ladies. Here is a neutral, comfy outfit from last week. It isn't anything special except for the minor print mixing going on. I should probably admit that I will be pairing my awesome polka dot shoes with anything and everything striped in my closet as frequently as possible for the foreseeable future. You have been warned.

That's all for today, folks.

Halloween Flashback

These are our costumes from last year. Kiddo was Bumblebee. The mask is a toy that we found in the clearance aisle at Walmart and the costume was found at Goodwill. It is a size 7, and so has duct tape hems on the inside, but thankfully it will last him for several years. Which is good because he is wearing it again this year. I am not a huge costume person - they are either too expensive or too hoochie mama. However, since I was helping run our fall festival last year I had to dress up. I decided to be French and leave it at that. What do you think? Do I look sufficiently French? I am happy to say I will not be dressing up this year. I will be wearing normal clothes to take the kiddo to the fall festival at church. I loved seeing everyone's costume ideas across blogland, but it just isn't me. ;)

Will you be dressing up tonight?

On another totally unrelated note, I am getting ready to start a clothing shopping ban from now until mid-December. My reasons and stuff will be in Friday's post. My question is would anyone be interested in doing one together? I was thinking a weekly linky party, shopping our closet challenges, maybe some sort of online clothing swap, closet organization tips, etc. If you have any interest, please let me know in the comments!

Linking up with Transatlantic Blonde, The Pleated Poppy and Rae Gun Wear!

Pretty Pastels

Y'all the day I wore this last week it was 80 degrees outside. So, needless to say, the sweater went right back in the closet after taking pictures. ;) And my top is horribly wrinkled. Sorry about that. I did love the pinks with the mint pants. And it was one of those days were the jewelry just didn't end up happening. Oops. Do y'all ever have days when you just totally forget your jewelry? Once upon a time I felt naked without a pair of earrings, but I'm afraid my mind is just on other things these days. So sometimes I don't even notice that I am not wearing a single accessory until I am looking at the photos. Nice.

In other news, tomorrow is Halloween. In case you were living in under a rock somewhere and missed the pumpkins, costumes and scary stuff everywhere. Kiddo is pretty excited. He is going to be Bumblebee again. (You know, the yellow Transformer.) His choice. I have the suspicion he will be Bumblebee for the next several years. He's pretty crazy about his Transformers.

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Tweed & Tights

Happy Monday, lovelies! We had a drastic weather change this weekend (from 80 to 40 in a few hours) so tights were definitely called for on Sunday! ;) I pulled out my tweed jacket from seven or so years ago and paired it with some yellow and black for an outfit that was warm and chic. I was raised in such a way that it has to be below freezing for me to feel comfortable wearing pants to church on Sunday mornings so tights are a big player in my cool weather wardrobe. I wish these showed up better as they have a cool geometrical pattern to them. When I am wearing a black skirt and black boots I like my tights to have a little texture to them. :) They also entertain the kiddo. ;)

Linking up with Monday Mingle, YOLO and Visible Monday and of course Marionberry's Trend of the Month - Tights!

Stepford Style

Happy Friday!

I actually wore this last Friday for my kiddo's field trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. We had a ball even though it was freezing and windy! ;) I was quite cozy in my sweater and boots though, even though I was the only one not wearing the local mom's uniform of Razorback/Yellowjacket tee, bootcut jeans and toms. The. only. one. Sartorially speaking, life in a small town stinks. I am a Razorback fan, but do not own a single tee shirt and while I think Toms are cool, I can't afford them. I also have something against dressing just like everyone else. Seriously y'all, it was a little like the Stepford mom's club. I miss the big city. ;)

Anybody else out there living in a tiny town? What's the style like?

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