First Time Ordering from Lulus!

I've heard that this site Lulus has cute and cheap dresses, but I had never made an order until now.  I decided to actually get a top and a dress, just to try it out.  I received my items a couple weeks ago, I'm pretty happy with them!  The quality is pretty decent, especially for the price.  They also offer free shipping and free return shipping.  So I've gone ahead and ordered a couple more items!  

So first, I got the Handle My Business Sleeveless top in white.  I figure this top can be worn casually or to work under a jacket.  I can also take it with me on vacation!  Very versatile.  Only $34.

They only had size M in this top, so that's what I ordered.  However, it does seem like they restock their sizes because when I checked last week, they had a full size run.  But size M is actually fine.  It's a tiny bit loose but with the style being a loose style, I don't think it matters.  So I've definitely kept it, and worn it!  Love it.  In fact, I love it so much that I ordered another one in light blue (they also have black and dark red) in size S.

I actually really like the design on the back:

Here's the fabric up close, and the neck tie:

Love the double layers on the bottom:

Next item I got is the I'm Impressed Navy Crochet Dress.  It also comes in white, which looks amazing.  But unfortunately they were sold out.  I'll have to check back for it.

It is shorter than I thought it would be, but it's pretty comfortable and airy.  It's very lightweight and flowy.  But it's got a lining so there's no see-through problems at all.  I got it in size S.  It's loose fitting.  I think I'll take it to Italy with me because it's kind of a perfect beach vacay dress!

Here's the crochet neckline up close:

It does wrinkle a little.  This is after I've worn it all day though.  Not too bad.

Anyway, the white one looks even more perfect for a beach vacay!!  Lol.  Alas... maybe next time.

Lots of Items from Express!

I ordered a bunch of tops from Express last week.  It's been a while since I shopped at Express!  But I do like getting work stuff from there once in a while.  Sometimes I just get really sick of my current work clothes and feel like I have the same stuff on rotation all the time.  In reality, that's probably not true lol.  But anyway, I like new stuff haha.

The most interesting top I got this time is definitely an eye-catcher.  It's the Slim Fit Floral Print Portofino Shirt.  I don't usually like floral prints, but I thought this particular one looked pretty cool, especially on this model!  I was also curious to try out the "slim fit" of this Express staple.  I have like 5 Portfolio Shirts that I've bought in the past, but that was before they came out with the slim fit.

I got this shirt in size S.  My other Express Portofino shirts are size XS, but I feel like Express has been making their sizing smaller within the last year or so.  Plus, since it's slim fit, I thought I'd be safe and order S.  Turns out I was right!  I like how the S fits.

So, on photos, the sleeves look white/ivory.  However, in real life, they are actually a light dusty pink color.

Clearly, the sleeves can be buttoned up or let all the way down.  I like the versatility of these shirts.

I actually got another slim fit Portofino shirt, which is the Sheer White Plaid style.  I've been really into white tops lately.  Must be because of summer!

I got this one in S as well, so it's also a good fit.  It's slightly sheer, so I'd probably wear a tank under it for work.

Then, I got another very very similar top, but it's the Regular Fit Chevron Stripe Sheer White Portofino Shirt.  It was on sale for like $20 haha.  I figure I could use 2 of these!  

They only had size S left so I got it in S as well.  Surprisingly, it fits the same as the slim fit one!  I really can't tell the difference.

Ok, one more Portofino item... lol.. it's the Original Fit Chain Print Sleeveless Portofino, now on sale for $26!  I love this print.  

Got this one in S as well.  It fits larger than the Portofino shirts with sleeves.  The armpit area is looser in particular.  So XS probably would work as well.  I just didn't want to chance the chest area popping open in a smaller size.  

 

Ok, 2 more items!  The next 2 are casual, and super cheap!  The first one is the One Eleven Strappy V-Neck Cami.  It's only $16!  It comes in tons of colors, but I got it in this teal blue color which is very pretty.  The material is actually quite soft too, since the fabric has modal in it.  I think it's quite a steal for this price.

Size S as well.  I think this cami would be cute to wear casually, or wear under a jacket to work.

The front design is a bit different:

Lastly, I got this One Eleven Sequin Rose Graphic Tank.  It's $25.  How perfect is it for Italy!  It says Rose & Shine lol.  I can totally see myself having a nice glass of rose while wearing it lol.

Size S.  This tank is pretty soft too.  

It's kinda hard to see, but the letters are made of soft pink sequins:

I actually also ordered 2 more items which have some issues lol.  First, I got the Lace Yoke And Back Silky Rolled Sleeve Blouse which I really love, but I don't know why I got it in XS!  It's not stretchy at all, and it's a bit tight in the chest.  I should have ordered S like I did everything else.  But it looked so loose on the model.  Sigh.  I am trying to hunt down a S, in either white, black or red!  But stock check online says that there are none in stores near me.  I'll go to a store and check in person too.  But if not, then I'll really have to debate whether to keep it or not.  I really like the style though.

The second item I also got is this Striped Asymmetrical Maxi Dress, but I'm returning it.  It's not as cute as I thought it would be.  It's actually kind of formless on me in size S.  If anything, it's a size down item.  But I'm not interested enough to try it on in XS so I passed.

I would have taken pictures of the last 2 items on me, but I already have them packed up in a bag sitting in my car trunk lol.  But anyway, just take my word for it haha.

Overall I'm really happy with this order!  Express does have a lot of cute things right now, I'm afraid if I go look on their site I'll end up buying more lol.