Jump. Romp. Wear.

There's a reason why jumpsuits and rompers have fun names... Because they're fun to wear! 

The epitome of effortless style, rompers, playsuits, jumpsuits, whatever you want to call them, cover all the bases when it comes to day and evening looks. Jumpsuits tend to be more sophisticated, and can even be worn to the office, while rompers have that young, playful spirit to them which I personally love. Plus, you can still wear the style you love, yet, play up their best attributes.

Rompers are well-suited for those who like to wear shorts and skorts.

Jumpsuits have that Studio 54 disco vibe to them, but can be worn to formal occasions with the right accessories.

Of course, I had to look across the pond to many of my favorite UK brands like Boohoo (where the skort romper is from), Miss Selfridge (the fuchsia jumpsuit), New Look and Topshop (the red crochet playsuit) to find these pickins... because they LOVE a playsuit in England. And I do, too!

Wearing England

It''ll be a year since I've seen my family in England. Mike and I visited for Christmas, but we won't be going out there this year. That doesn't stop me from thinking about my family and how much I really love my visits across the pond.

Outfit:

Floral print peasant dress - Miss Selfridge

Black leggings - Hue

Lace-up combat boots - Steve Madden (bought last year, similar style here)

Pam quilted mini satchel - gift from UrbanExpressions.com

Rings - Stone Agate Ring - H&M - Black Onyx Ring - Etsy

While my first favorite thing about England is my family, my second is shopping. Wow, shocker right? Stores like Top Shop, Dorothy Perkins, and the place where I bought this dress, Miss Selfridge are among the stores I always need to stop in. 

Some people buy souvenirs when they're vacationing. For me, its clothes. 

I own nothing like it,  and knew I wouldn't find it back home . Plus, I can wear a dress any day. So glad I bought this little frock home with me...

The combat boots where also bought last year solely for my UK trip - I needed something warm and stylish, and I thought the boots has a British military vibe. 

Maybe I was British in another life?

Cheerio, Mate! - UK shopping tips for U.S. fashionistas

Until I met my husband, I was not a traveler. I’m deathly afraid of flying, but when your family lives across the pond, you suck it up and hope the 8 hours go by fast.

Throughout my visits to England, it has become one of my most favorite places ever. People are much more laid back and friendly, there’s an emphasis on quality, not quality like the products in the U.S., and their style and fashion leaves something to envy.

But even if you’re not taking a trip to the UK, you can still shop their style from the comfort of your own computer. Here are some of my tips on how to get more bang for your buck!

1. Currency rates – This is the first thing to remember when shopping UK sites. Remember, the prices are listed in British pounds, and some sites don’t convert prices. Keeping track of currency conversion rates is key and important to know BEFORE you finalize your purchases. If they don’t convert the total in U.S. dollars, do it yourself as otherwise, you’ll get a nice surprise on your credit card bill.

For Mac users, you can find a handy widget for it already on your computer! Or, use http://www.xe.com/, which converts any monetary amount from any country!

2. Change your shopping location – This seems like a no brainer, but people forget to do it. Ever go on a site, fill up our cart, and then realize you didn’t pick your location? I have – and I’ve been severely disappointed when it converted my total to American bucks. Do this first to avoid sulking later.  

3. Size Guides are there for a reason. Use them! While you may be a size 6 shoe in the U.S., that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a 36. Every brand is different, so be sure to consult size charts before purchasing. The last thing you want to do is return your newly imported item. 

4. Read customer reviews – Now that you’ve checked out the size guide, check out the reviews. Often, customers will say how something fit them, and give their own measures as a gauge on the fit. This is EXTREMELY helpful as you can compare your size to someone who may have similar measurements. Plus, postage for returns can be costly. While you may pay flat rate in the U.S. for returns, it may not apply for the UK, and sometimes can result in you paying more to return the item than what you paid.

Happy shopping!

Luck be a lady

I can't believe I won a ticket! I am beyond thrilled and excited to be attending the IFB Evolving Influence Conference... to meeting so many other bloggers, to learning how to take my obsession with fashion to the next level, and to hear panels from some of the most esteemed bloggers in the fashion realm such as Keiko Lynn and Gala Darling!

But now comes the hard part - what am I going to wear!?!??

The weather in NYC currently is windy, and just last night, I saw snow flurries. I feel like I can't dress the way I'd like to when I go into New York - due to the fact that if you wear shoes that look good, your feet probably won't feel good after all the walking. I'm avoiding this Thursday and getting a cab.

But for the outfit... I'm at a crossroads between a beige and black striped tunic dress recently aquired from H&M, with black leggings, patent leather boots and a blazer.... Or go the black ruffled skirt route with black and red heart tights and some type of striped top.... Or a dress I got from Miss Selfridge in the UK during December. Who am I kidding? Stripes and probably black will be involved in some capacity.

If anyone is going, please let me know! I'd love to meet you, shake hands and say hello!

Dress - Forever 21

Woven leggings - Mandee

Shoes - Nine West

Blazer - Mandee