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Workwear Wednesday: Madewell's Lace Magnolia Dress

As you guys know, I'm a huge fan of Madewell - I raved about them HERE recently - and a serious lover of lace, so when I saw this gorgeous dress hanging on their sale rack,  it was pretty much love at first sight!  This piece originally sold for $168, but it was marked down to $79.99.  On top of that, I got an additional 40% off + 15% student discount, which brought me to a flat $40.80.  For $40, this piece is a serious bargain because Madewell clothing is legit, like designer-quality legit.  Stores like Charlotte Russe and Forever 21 sell pieces for that price.  Now, I'm not knockin' those stores at all!  Y'all know how much I love shopping their collections - I buy trendy pieces from them all the time, but I tend to look elsewhere for classic pieces that'll last me forever.
Everything about this dress is a do in my book.  The sheer sleeves are classy yet sexy, and the scalloped peekaboo hem is beyond cute!  The best part of this piece though, by far, is the fit.  It's as if it was tailored for my body!  As a plus, it's super versatile so transitioning from work to play is easy peasy lemon squeezy.  I do have some bad news though!  Unfortunately, you can't score this dress online for the same price I did - I looked it up for y'all, and it's marked $79.99 - but I recommend checking your local Madewell regardless. For those of you interested in the dress regardless, clicky HERE.  FYI, it's also sold in a beautiful cabernet.  
Dress:  Madewell || Cardigan:  Francesca's || Necklace:  Charlotte Russe || Bag:  c/o Handbag Heaven || Shoes: Kate Spade
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My Morning Routine



Alright guys, today's post is all about my morning routine - many of you have asked me about my schedule so I decided to blog about it today on Sensible Stylista.  My "morning" actually starts late in the evening.  I'm all about hustling so I make sure to prep as much as possible the night before.  I lay my outfit out and pre-cut veggies to save time in the AM. I wake up at 6 and down a glass of water with a probiotic - hydrating's super important so I go out of my way to drink copious amounts.  I throw on a sports bra and power through a T25 workout - exercising is a keystone habit so it's important to fit it in daily.  I then take a quick shower and cook breakfast.  I usually make a veggie omelette and eat it with a side of yogurt or cottage cheese - if I'm super hungry, I'll throw in a piece of toast with jam as well.  Lipton tea is my drink of choice. I used to be a coffee fiend, but I weaned myself off of it about a year ago due to stomach issues.  I thought I'd die at first, but tea's a much healthier alternative so it's for the better!
I love starting the day off with a cup of Lipton's.  Their new black and herbal varieties and improved green teas refresh the tea experience with bold and stimulating flavors, such as Enticing Chai, Orange Passionfruit Jasmine and Peach Mango.  I've tried all three of the aforementioned flavors, and they're all delish.  The multi-sensory teas refresh standard tea time, creating an exciting and unique drinking experience.  
After breakfast, I sip on more tea and write a detailed schedule for myself.  I lose track of time easily so I have to be strict with my alarm - I don't know really know when to stop otherwise.  I then work on my blog for a good 2-3 hours (this includes checking email and whatnot).  From that point on, my day varies depending on my work schedule, blogging events, performances, and whatnot!  It's super hectic but always exciting so no complaints on my end.  I do need to learn how to manage my stress better though. I also always tend to lose steam around 2-3:30 so I make sure to schedule a tea break with Lipton.  I'll either watch an episode of New Girl or rock out to some EDM to give my brain a break.  I like drinking Lemon Ginger or Enticing Chai in the afternoon - they're perfect pick-me-ups IMHO.  
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Felina Intimates

I'm all about Felina Intimates today on Sensible Stylista.  I've partnered up with them in honor of Valentine's Day. I don't know if you guys are familiar with their line, but I'm a huge fan of their designs because they're classy yet sexy.  I'll be featuring two chemises and a robe for y'all today. First up is FI's Alice Chemise, a stunning black and pink a-line that flatters like no other.  The lace bodice is just the right amount of girly, and the flared bottom makes the piece ultra-comfy to wear in and out of bed!  Available here for $39 - get an extra 15% off your purchase with code SENSIBLE15.
Next up, the Charming Chemise in black.  Love, love, love the lace lining.  Like the Alice Chemise featured above, this piece also has an a-line silhouette.  If you want something brighter, no worries, this item's also available in lilac, violet cheetah, and white HERE.  I actually thought about getting it in white - to match my angelic personality, of course, ha - but I went with my signature shade as per usual.  I don't know what it is about the color black.  I just find it effortlessly cool and sexy.  I could probably wear it every day...for the rest of my life.  Ok, I might be exaggerating, but you guys get the point.  I. Love. Black.
Before I share other faves with you guys below, I want to tell you a bit about my satin kimono.  This piece is super luxurious.  It has wide 3/4 length sleeves and a long tie belt that creates a faux-hourglass shape.  Available in 10 different colors HERE.
A few of my other faves: