Don’t miss my 2 giveaways: Margaret Elizabeth jewelry (last day!) + M.Gemi gift card giveaway below!
Romper: Forever 21 (old, similar, this one is beautiful!)
Shoes: M.Gemi ‘Arioso’ Tassel Gladiators c/o – $40 off first purchase w/ kileen840 (enter my giveaway below!, similar under $100!)
Bag: Clare V Leopard Foldover Clutch
Earrings: Gold Tassel Earrings
Bracelets: Screw Bangle, Roman Numeral Bangle
Sunglasses: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’ (similar – only $10!)
Watch: Daniel Wellington ‘Dapper Durham’ c/o – 15% off w/ CUTENLITTLE
Hello and happy Friday!! It’s been a long week over here (so many projects going on at work and getting sick didn’t help) but I’m so glad the weekend is here! I have lots to share with you all today including a new photo editing tool that is amazing (essential especially if you’re a blogger or do professional photography!) and a fun giveaway with one of my favorite shoe companies! So without further ado, let’s jump right in!
I’m always on a romper kick in the summertime and had picked this one up last summer but never found a chance to wear it. I love the embellished collar and the sheer mesh yoke detailing as they liven up an otherwise simple romper. The sweetheart neckline makes this piece super feminine and the cinched in waist creates a waistline in an instant! Even though this exact romper isn’t available anymore, I’ve rounded up a few more favorites in the widget below (love this one with the criss-cross front and how beautiful is this floral one?):
These gladiator sandals are also the latest addition to my closet and I’m in love with the black tassels and the sexy lace-up straps. There’s a leather backing that goes all the way up the back of the leg, ensuring that the straps stay secured all day long while still providing a soft, feminine look! This is my second pair of shoes from M.Gemi (I also own these coral suede pumps) and I can honestly say that the quality of their shoes is among the best I’ve ever experienced (and even better than many of the designer shoes that I own — I’m looking at you, Louboutins!). Each pair is handcrafted in Campania, Italy and because everything is done in small batches, styles do sell out quickly. I’m excited to offer my readers a $75 gift card to M.Gemi so that you can try the brand out for yourselves! Just enter via the widget at the end of this post (but if you don’t want to wait, use kileen840 to save $40 now!).
Bracelets: Screw Bangle, Roman Numeral Bangle
Sunglasses: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’ (similar – only $10!)
Romper: Forever 21 (old, similar, this one is beautiful!)
Shoes: M.Gemi ‘Arioso’ Tassel Gladiators c/o – $40 off first purchase w/ kileen840 (enter my giveaway below!, similar under $100!)
Bag: Clare V Leopard Foldover Clutch
Earrings: Gold Tassel Earrings
Bracelets: Screw Bangle, Roman Numeral Bangle
Sunglasses: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’ (similar – only $10!)
Watch: Daniel Wellington ‘Dapper Durham’ c/o – 15% off w/ CUTENLITTLE
Meanwhile I know many of you are interested in some of the back-end details of this blog so I wanted to share some of my picture editing details as it’s a part of the blogging process that takes the longest. One of my good friends and bloggers, Alina from StyleByAlina, came out with several amazing presets for Lightroom editing. I purchased her Santorini collection when it was first released and have loved how bright and light they make my pictures. Just this week, she launched a new site called Dreamy Presets with all new editing collections including the Barcelona and Milan. Alina offered me the chance to try out a new preset and I will say that the Barcelona is hands-down my new favorite!! I used the Barcelona presets exclusively to edit the pictures in this post and you can see how they made my pictures immediately look bright, airy, and just dreamy! Each collection comes with 20+ presets and I used a combination of the Barcelona Warm+ and Barcelona Soft Skin+ presets for these edits. I love that I don’t need to use Photoshop for my editing anymore and can do everything in just a couple steps in Lightroom — it makes my editing process so much faster with even better results!
And now for the $75 M.Gemi giveaway! I’m funding this giveaway myself as I love this brand so much and would love for you to try them out! And if you do purchase, be sure to use coupon kileen840 for $40 off!
++ All pictures were taken with this camera (just upgraded!), lens, tripod, and remote.
Liv says
Obsessed with this look from head to toe.
Liv
http://www.livforstyle.net
Frannie Pantz says
I am so in love with this romper/gladiator sandal combo!
Shannon Weel says
I’m loving the Brezza flats! Great giveaway.
DREAMY PRESETS says
Ahh…the photos turned out so gorgeous! Thank you for the feature! <3
Brenda GUardado says
The Volata, modern sneaker! You look stunning by the way. Rompers really suit you.
DJ says
I love The Nautico sandals.
Kim Pincombe Cole says
Everyone raves about M.Gemi, but I’ve never tried them!
I really love The Felize rose pink loafers. And The Arioso gladiators that you’re wearing!
Jessica says
Such a beautiful look! I absolutely love those M.Gemi Gladiators.
Ashley Bree Perez says
I love these:
http://mgemi.com/shoes/the-nautico/00_1313_01.html/#!/color/011
Teah says
Love the cute romper and lace up gladiators! My favorite item from M. Gemi are the Latteo sandals, so cute! Thanks for this great giveaway!
Rachel Beltz says
I would die for the The Nauticos!
Kate says
Beautiful look! So glamorous!
-Kate // http://www.classyandkate.com
Christy Peeples DuBois says
I love your look, it’s so stylish. They have gorgeous shoes. Two of my favorites are the Felize and the Noto. Thanks so much.
Lyddiegal says
Your lace up gladiators are so fun, and such a steal too!
Chic on the Cheap
Colleen Boudreau says
My favorite is The Cammeo.
LaTanya says
I like the Breeza
Candace says
What a cute romper! Love it paired with those gladiator sandals. I use Alina’s Posy app. Had no clue you were friends 🙂
http://www.thebeautybeau.com/review-luminess-air-supremacy-mist-foundation/
Tessa says
I LOVE M.Gemi’s classic Stellato flats!
Lynne says
I am really liking the Ancora – in both colors!
Linda says
My favourite style are the sandals, especially for the summer.
Abby says
The gladiator sandals are gorgeous! Is the giveaway open internationally though?
Abby | Life in the Fash Lane
cutenlittle says
Hi Abby, I can do international although I think M. Gemi only ships to the US for now.
Lauren Bishop says
I love the romper! I looks so great on you.
jodie filogomo says
Those sandals are fierce Kileen!! If I had to pick, I’d probably go for the Tesoro for this kind of quality!!
Thanks for the giveaway—how fun!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
She's Cataleyas Mommy says
I like the flats, more specifically the Sala. I baby wear a lot and I haven’t mastered it in heels yet
Candice says
I love M. Gemi’s The Cammeo in Terracotta.
Love the romper by the way. Only problem with rompers is it doesn’t seem easily accessible if you have to use the restroom.
cutenlittle says
very true. the bathroom situation with rompers isn’t the greatest but it’s the price to pay…
Laura says
I like the fiato style! Cute!
Rachel says
Such a lovely combo! Perfect romper on you!
http://chicglamstyle.com
sydney says
I love your shoes!
xo, Syd
anchoredinthesouth.com
Alice says
Those gladiator sandals are gorgeous, love this monochrome look!
xo, alice / T Y P E N U
Caitlyn S. says
there are so many cute styles that it’s hard to pick just one- but under sandals- the Terzzo is so cute! love the fringey/tassel things down the middle of shoe and the wedge heel is great.
Tianna says
love your outfit! that collar detail is so cute!
Samantha Michelle says
Definitely the brezza flats catch my eye!
Happiness at Mid Life says
Love the sandals with this romper. I am awful with photo edits and will need to check out these short cut edits.
Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon!
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
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