Category: Layered Chains

Sun, Snow & Shade

Posted on by The Style Cake

I’ve lately been trying to figure this weather thing out. Now, I know I said it was about 45 to 55 degrees lately but just a couple of days ago it snowed. Ugh. I am simply never ready for snow. It has been cloudy much with peeks of sunshine here and there. I decided to make my own sunshine, hence the luxurious, golden velvet top. I adore this top because it can be worn to both classy and casual events. I wanted to take my look more to the casual side so I opted to layer and add the typical aspects of a casual outfit.

My boots are a velvet type material, meant to substitute for suede. They can be worn as knee high or unfolded for the thigh high look. I love the sleekness of this boot, it screams an understated sexy. I admit I was feeling a bit trendy so I decided on grabbing my denim button down shirt and tying it around my waist. At the same time of adding a casual flair, it works to accent my waist and silhouette. The skirt you may remember from an outfit post from earlier this year, (I keep pieces that add versatility to my wardrobe).  This skirt hugs curves and compliments the shape. I love it! My jewelry is fairly simple and streamlined. I am wearing a gold knot bagel from Layered Chains and an arrow choker necklace from Neon Wild. I added a black scarf from my accessories stash for a measure of extra layering. If you wear something like this you can add a leather jacket or wear the denim as a jacket instead of around the waist. I wouldn’t wear this out normally without a coat but I am for demonstrative purposes. Sun and snow (and rain) inspired this outfit. The shade…well, that was due to impending snow showers. Wahh!!! After all, it is November/December so I’m not complaining lol. Let me know what you think!

Until tomorrow for a review of my most recent beauty favorites….

Bye Cupcakes!!! 💋

Velvet Top: ASOS. Skirt: Love 21. Denim Top: Walmart. Choker: Neon Wild. Bangle: Layered Chains. Boots: CiciHot. Scarf: Goodwill (new).

 

Effortless Looks: Casual Friday 

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This week has been all about effortless looks. We all know we have moments in time where we want to look fabulous but lack the energy to put together a look because it seems like too much work. I’ve shared a couple ways to wear fashionable but complicated free outfits.

In my Aaliyah voice: “it’s Friday!!! Hey!! And I’m ready to hang.” Okay so since this is Friday and we’re all ready to enjoy the weekend, I’ll make this post a quick one. There’s nothing more effortless than a pair of jeans and a tee or tank. Literally you can throw both on and have an automatic outfit!! I decided on a tank to pair with my jeans by PZI. What’s a tank and jeans without a statement necklace? I grabbed the one I’m wearing from Purple Love and I LOVE this necklace!!! I popped on a cropped faux leather jacket I bought on clearance years ago (this was my first time wearing it). Lastly, my shoes are from Missguided and I love them so!! They soften my entire look and add a feminine touch. I opted for arm candy by Layered Chains, a dainty gold bracelet and a knotted gold bangle for some class. My glasses were a gift from a seller on eBay. As always, please share what you think…I enjoy conversation. Until tomorrow…

Bye Cupcakes!! 💋

Tank: Target. Jacket: Dots Fashions. Jeans: PZI Jeans. Shoes: Missguided. Statement Necklace: Purple Love. Arm Candy: Layered Chains.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effortless Style: It's Gray Outside

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So….I am honestly elated at the temperatures that southeast Michigan is having in November. It is in the 60s and 70s and there is no need for central air conditioning nor heat. I was for sure that wether would have betrayed us by now and gone back cold but nope, it still feels lovely outside. This post is definitely an upbeat one for me because as much as I wanted fall to get here, I am so excited that spring/early summer weather showed back up instead. Dressing for the fall can be tricky in Michigan if you are trying not to get sick as the weather can consist of snow one day and full on heat the next. Needless to say, I wanted an effortless look again to relax and just enjoy the weather with not a lot of complications in style.

I based this outfit off of a gray top and leggings I purchased from Target and decorated the look with accents and accessories. Gray is a neutral relaxing color that I have been leaning towards these days (along with pinks, nudes, navy, blacks and white). It allows for you to build a color scheme without clashing or creating too much contrast. I love leopard print so I just had to wear my leopard scarf to at least give the illusion of fall being upon us, lol. My shoes although nude add a subtle contrast that allows the gray to pop. I wore my fave clutch from American Apparel and my fave glasses from eBay. My denim shirt around my waist was a Walmart clearance special from years ago (not sure if Ive ever stated that) that I have worn numerous times before. I opted for thin, large gold hoop earrings and my new fave bracelet from Layered Chains. If you want to check them out, use the coupon code I listed in this post. {Thank you for checking out my other post}. Let me know what you think of my outfit after you check out the pics below and I will see you  back here Friday for something a little different that I did for the final effortless look!

Shirt and pants: Target. Shoes: NastyGal. Glasses: eBay. Scarf: F21. Bag: AA.

(Sidenote: this is all my hair. I am a natural girl!)

Bye Cupcakes!

 

 

 

 

Effortless Style Week: It's Fall But…

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It has been some real fall weather happening here in Michigan. I’m not mad but the brief influx of warm weather to give us a break from cold, wind and long bouts of rain is quite lovely. I’m taking advantage and dressing for the warmer weather. I have Hashimoto’s disease so sometimes I’m extremely exhausted. Days of sleep wouldn’t seem to satisfy my need for endless rest. That being said, I wanted to style an outfit that would be comfortable and pretty much effortless.

I found everything in my closet, purchased either years or months before. One of the basics of any effortless outfit is a basic tee or tank. I opted for an easy mauve-nude color tank from H&M and a pair of wrap-up-the-legs leggings from Karmaloop (online). My cardigan was purchased from Meijer. My shoes are Steve Madden. Love the simplicity of them, matching the effortless theme of this look. All of jewelry with the exception of my choker is from Layered Chains. Check out my review and get a discount code while you’re at it. I hope you guys like this look, share what you think below. I promise I won’t take offense. (smile)

Until Wednesday,

Bye Cupcakes!! 🍭

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"Vintaged" Thrift Run

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I once was an extreme lover of thrifting and vintage. In fact, I loved vintage so much I owned an online vintage store. I thrifted so much that I found I had way too many items of clothing and accessories in my closet. It was time to start purging. Years of thrifting had taken a toll. I would shop for both my business as well as my personal wardrobe. No one person needs a ton of clothes. I’ve learned to purge and I love simplifying not just my wardrobe but my life! I am still purging things and as I do purge, I find things in my closet I’m inspired by. 

I found this vintage dress, reminiscent of a secretary’s attire from the 1940s. From afar, the dress looks fuchsia but is actually a blue and red print. Since the dress has a “personality” of its own, I decided to simply accent the dress with one of my fave metals: gold. The gold pops perfectly against the dress and doesn’t complicate the outfit. 

My shoes are nude heeled sandals from Forever 21. I chose them because not only do they not detract from the outfit, they add the same accent the belt does…the boldness of gold metal. The sandal design balances the look.  My jewelry is dainty but doesn’t go unnoticed in this outfit. Both my bracelet and gold (diamond) die-cut earrings are from Layered Chains. I LOVE both so much!! They add class to the look and just enough gold to not appear gaudy. For a finishing touch, I wore black framed glasses to bring some attention to my face since my makeup was so very neutral. Ironically enough, it added to the classic “secretary” look of the outfit. 

I shot this look in the Goodwill while on a shopping run. Earlier I mentioned how I am in a stage of purging. So why would I be in the Goodwill shopping? {Insert scold here}. I was shopping for picture frames to decorate my beauty room. I found exactly what I needed and (beyond the pics) I was out of there!! Lol. Anyhoo, check out my look and let know if you like it!! I will eventually reveal my remodeled beauty room (nothing spectacular but I love it). Until Friday…

Bye Cupcakes!! 

Layered Chains Coupon Code: thestylecake (10% off) 

 

 

 

"Vintaged" Thrift Run

Posted on by The Style Cake

I once was an extreme lover of thrifting and vintage. In fact, I loved vintage so much I owned an online vintage store. I thrifted so much that I found I had way too many items of clothing and accessories in my closet. It was time to start purging. Years of thrifting had taken a toll. I would shop for both my business as well as my personal wardrobe. No one person needs a ton of clothes. I’ve learned to purge and I love simplifying not just my wardrobe but my life! I am still purging things and as I do purge, I find things in my closet I’m inspired by. 

I found this vintage dress, reminiscent of a secretary’s attire from the 1940s. From afar, the dress looks fuchsia but is actually a blue and red print. Since the dress has a “personality” of its own, I decided to simply accent the dress with one of my fave metals: gold. The gold pops perfectly against the dress and doesn’t complicate the outfit. 

My shoes are nude heeled sandals from Forever 21. I chose them because not only do they not detract from the outfit, they add the same accent the belt does…the boldness of gold metal. The sandal design balances the look.  My jewelry is dainty but doesn’t go unnoticed in this outfit. Both my bracelet and gold (diamond) die-cut earrings are from Layered Chains. I LOVE both so much!! They add class to the look and just enough gold to not appear gaudy. For a finishing touch, I wore black framed glasses to bring some attention to my face since my makeup was so very neutral. Ironically enough, it added to the classic “secretary” look of the outfit. 

I shot this look in the Goodwill while on a shopping run. Earlier I mentioned how I am in a stage of purging. So why would I be in the Goodwill shopping? {Insert scold here}. I was shopping for picture frames to decorate my beauty room. I found exactly what I needed and (beyond the pics) I was out of there!! Lol. Anyhoo, check out my look and let know if you like it!! I will eventually reveal my remodeled beauty room (nothing spectacular but I love it). Until Friday…

Bye Cupcakes!! 

Layered Chains Coupon Code: thestylecake (10% off) 

 

 

 

Review: "Layered Chains" (Updated)

Posted on by The Style Cake

Disclaimer: I purchased the items mentioned in this review with my own money.

I am a person that loves to try new things so when I came across a company on Instagram, I was eager to check them out. The thing about the company that I loved was that it boasted lovely and semi-dainty jewelry for very reasonable prices. The items that I saw did not look like “every other” jewelry company on Instagram. The company has not only trendy pieces, but they have timeless style pieces that are versatile to go with any outfit. I love that they have sales on a certain piece on Fridays and the sales are phenomenal. Usually the sale price is about $5!! That is definitely within anyone’s budget, especially those trying to save money and not spend a lot on staple pieces.

I ordered my jewelry on a Friday as I couldn’t refuse the sale on the gorgeous studs I spotted on Instagram. Honestly going on the site specifically purchase the earrings, I got sucked in by all the beautiful pieces that I saw. I ended up buying a gold bangle along with my earrings. Believe me when I say it’s truly hard to choose just one item lol. After placing my order, I immediately received an email confirming my purchase with the order detail. The following Monday was a ‘holiday’ so the package took about 4 business days to get to me. Since the shipping is inexpensive, I was very pleased with the shipping time. The owner is really sweet and promptly answers any questions or concerns you may have.

When I received my items, they were carefully packaged and wrapped along with a handwritten thank you card. Each piece comes in its own satchel that has gold “writing” of the company’s name. I opened both satchels to be pleasantly surprised because the pieces I ordered looked even better in person than online. The gold bangle is absolutely stunning with diamond cuts that allow light to dance off of it to make a beautiful sparkle. The knot adds perfect detail to ‘beef up’ the daintiness of the piece. I can’t wait to wear it! The earrings are a GREAT deal for just 5 bucks! Seriously! I’ve been looking for a nice pair of studs that can be worn for both casual and classy occasions and these definitely fit the bill. The quality is excellent!

All in all, I am very happy with my experience & purchase and would urge you to check out Layered Chains if you haven’t already. The price point is great. I’m a girl on a budget so I love a place where I can purchase an item that looks more expensive than the actual price. The customer service is great and the shipping is prompt. If you don’t know what to purchase, follow them on Instagram and check out the sales they have on Fridays. If you would like to purchase, I have a personal coupon code below. You can use it until December 31, 2015. I promise you will LOVE what you get! Check out the pics and let me know what you think!

Until tomorrow…

Ciao Cupcakes!

Coupon Code: thestylecake

Review: "Layered Chains" (Updated)

Posted on by The Style Cake

Disclaimer: I purchased the items mentioned in this review with my own money.

I am a person that loves to try new things so when I came across a company on Instagram, I was eager to check them out. The thing about the company that I loved was that it boasted lovely and semi-dainty jewelry for very reasonable prices. The items that I saw did not look like “every other” jewelry company on Instagram. The company has not only trendy pieces, but they have timeless style pieces that are versatile to go with any outfit. I love that they have sales on a certain piece on Fridays and the sales are phenomenal. Usually the sale price is about $5!! That is definitely within anyone’s budget, especially those trying to save money and not spend a lot on staple pieces.

I ordered my jewelry on a Friday as I couldn’t refuse the sale on the gorgeous studs I spotted on Instagram. Honestly going on the site specifically purchase the earrings, I got sucked in by all the beautiful pieces that I saw. I ended up buying a gold bangle along with my earrings. Believe me when I say it’s truly hard to choose just one item lol. After placing my order, I immediately received an email confirming my purchase with the order detail. The following Monday was a ‘holiday’ so the package took about 4 business days to get to me. Since the shipping is inexpensive, I was very pleased with the shipping time. The owner is really sweet and promptly answers any questions or concerns you may have.

When I received my items, they were carefully packaged and wrapped along with a handwritten thank you card. Each piece comes in its own satchel that has gold “writing” of the company’s name. I opened both satchels to be pleasantly surprised because the pieces I ordered looked even better in person than online. The gold bangle is absolutely stunning with diamond cuts that allow light to dance off of it to make a beautiful sparkle. The knot adds perfect detail to ‘beef up’ the daintiness of the piece. I can’t wait to wear it! The earrings are a GREAT deal for just 5 bucks! Seriously! I’ve been looking for a nice pair of studs that can be worn for both casual and classy occasions and these definitely fit the bill. The quality is excellent!

All in all, I am very happy with my experience & purchase and would urge you to check out Layered Chains if you haven’t already. The price point is great. I’m a girl on a budget so I love a place where I can purchase an item that looks more expensive than the actual price. The customer service is great and the shipping is prompt. If you don’t know what to purchase, follow them on Instagram and check out the sales they have on Fridays. If you would like to purchase, I have a personal coupon code below. You can use it until December 31, 2015. I promise you will LOVE what you get! Check out the pics and let me know what you think!

Until tomorrow…

Ciao Cupcakes!

Coupon Code: thestylecake