Custom Designed Clothing By eShakti

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have a custom designed dress? A girl can dream, right? Well, eShakti makes this dream absolutely possible! eShakti is an online retailer that specializes in one-of-a-kind dresses, skirts, jackets and tops that offers unique designs and fit for each shopper. When I first laid eyes on this Tropical Floral Denim Dress, I knew we would be a match. I absolutely adore the sweetheart neckline, the flirty peplum bounce at the hem, and the stretchy denim material. Since I am petite on top I was nervous I wouldn't be able to keep the dress up. I love wearing strapless dresses, but I always have to be conscious of my body type.

When I learned that each piece of clothing is tailored to your height, weight, and body type I was intrigued. I have always struggled with standardized sizing. It's either too big, too short, too tight, too long, too low...you get the point. So I decided to test out the custom sizing offered by eShakti. It was a quick and easy process. I went online and browsed the recent summer collection. Once I selected a dress, I referred to the sizing chart and entered in my measurements before placing the order. I waited patiently and the dress arrived about 10 days later. I was so excited to try on the dress and to test out the fit. 

The result of the custom sizing? Absolute perfection. This dress fits me like a glove! I am so impressed with the services offered by eShakti. In addition to the custom sizing, you can also create your own style by choosing a sleeve type, length, and neckline. How cool is that?! Since I ordered a strapless dress I did not play around with the styling options, but this fall I'm going to order another dress and play around with the styling tools. Scroll down to see more eShakti looks that I am currently obsessing over! One of them is perfect for fall ;).

 Outfit Details:

Dress: Floral Denim Dress by eShakti ℅
Shoes: Aldo (similar here)

Bangles: SoGood located in Soho

Earrings: Francesca's (similar here)

Gusseted White Clutch: Zara

More eShakti looks I'm loving: The Batik Print Trapeze Dress and The Spectacle Print Cotton Dress. How adorable would this black trapeze dress look for the fall paired with cognac booties and a metallic belt? Ugh, I'm dreaming about it! I know you will enjoy the eShakti offerings as much as I do, so give it a try and let me know your thoughts. 

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XO,

First Date Essentials

You only have one chance to make that first impression, so make sure it's a good one!  I'll never forget my first date with my boyfriend, Rob. I was so nervous to meet him because I heard so much about him through friends. He was essentially a Greek God. He took his fraternity life serious (in a competitive way) and everyone around campus knew him. His fraternity brothers even had a t-shirt with his face on the back of it that they would wear...I couldn't decide at the time if that was super cheesy or super cool, but I was into it. I went shopping the day before and spent hours trying to find the perfect dress. This was 5 years ago, there was no such thing as social sharing fashion apps. I had to do it the old fashion way, buy 5 dresses and hope one of them was approved by the fashion committee, aka my roommates and best friends. I finally decided to wear a little black dress with ruffle details down the sides. It was so comfortable and so, me.

The countless hours spent at the mall paid off, but looking back I still remember how frantic I was shopping for the perfect dress. I wished there was a way to bring all my friends along, but not everyone has time to schlep over to the mall. Thankfully, now there is a fun way to share outfit choices with friends online. To help you get glam for your first date in the most speedy way possible, I put together a collection on Mavatar featuring my must-have beauty and style essentials. 

First date check list:

1. Dress to impress. Make sure you are physically and emotionally comfortable with your outfit. Sky high heels might seem like a cute idea, but if you decide to go for a walk after your meal you'll be fidgeting the whole time.

2. Don't over accessorize or overdo your makeup. 

3. Emphasize your features. Do you have nice shoulders, long legs, or a killer waistline? Now is your time to highlight them! The key is to conceal your chest and show off another part of your body that you feel confident about. Your outfit should be sophisticated and fun like this adorable strappy heart cut-out peplum dress from Charlotte Russe. The peplum details at the center are super flirty and the open back is so unusual. It's perfect for a romantic date night. 

4. Don't wear something with a plunging neckline. Give him something to wander about. Plus, you can always save the sultry dresses for the third date ;). 

5. Add a hint of self tanner if you are in need of a glow. It will help brighten up your look. 

Must-have first date essentials:

-Travel brush. I always say this, don't be caught in a frizz!

-Roll on perfume. It's especially important to pack a mini perfume bottle in the summer time. You need to keep it fresh and fierce in front of your new man or girl friend!

-Gum or mints. Enough said.

-Lip gloss, not lipstick. When eating is involved, you run the risk of smudges and getting it on your teeth. Not a cute look. Reach for a light lipgloss instead. It will help keep your lips smooth and the tint will fade before you begin to eat.

To view all of my first date essentials and to shop the look, click on any of the products in the below product map or hit the Mavatar button.

What I'm Wearing: Strappy Heart Cut-Out Peplum Dress- Charlotte Russe ℅, Shoes- Aldo (similar look here), Necklace- Lough Jewelry (similar look here), Handbag- Zara

What He's Wearing: Express Top, Kenneth Cole Jeans, Burberry Watch, Nike Stefan Janoski Shoes, Firenze Tie

You can view more first date inspiration by heading over to Mavatar and typing "first date" in the search bar. There are tons of cute collections curated by other featured editors! 

XO,