Trying New Trends on a Budget. This post is sponsored by HIPS Resale Boutique. For more blog posts about HIPS go HERE.
Happy Monday! Today on the blog I am sharing ways that I utilize HIPS Resale Boutique to try out new trends WITHOUT breaking the bank. HIPS Resale Boutique is a fabulous plus size resale shop in Clawson MI. They buy and sell plus size fashions at a fraction of the price of retail stores, this boutique has roots in the community which means that lots of curvy babes know about and sell to HIPS. Which translates into a ton of variety and styles constantly available AT ALL TIMES. I personally buy and sell to HIPS, and every time I am in I find something fun and different.
Right now I have Summer fashions on my mind. Lightweight fabrics and natural fibers are what I find myself reaching for over and over. So naturally on my last trip into HIPS I gravitated towards their straw handbag collection and linen fabrics. Fashionistas that I always admire are ones that know how to dress for the season, this type of dressing transcends trends and is really a way of life. I aspire to be the type of fashionista that has pieces for every season, but unfortunately this type of wardrobe comes with a hefty price tag. ENTER HIPS Resale Boutique. I am able to shop the store for those seasonal pieces that take a wardrobe from good to great on a budget.
I based this summer chic look around the white linen dress, from there I let the accessories (ALL found at HIPS) build out this classic chic summer look. I imagine wearing this to a graduation ceremony, or a charity event at a golf club. I opted to style this look with the PERFECT nude BCBGeneration pumps that are in stock at HIPS. I could easily switch out these patent pumps for a mule or slide for a casual chic vibe.
HIPS has quite a few customers who sell their COACH handbags to the store, and during this trip I found this great COACH straw satchel. This bag comes complete with black leather piping and handles but the body is made of cloth back woven straw. Classy, distinctive and quintessential summer. I tied a cornflower blue scarf on the handle to add a pop of color, this is great for during the day when its hot, but then at night when the temps drop I can pull it off the handle to wrap around my shoulders or neck. I added a gold rope necklace just for an extra touch and some cat eye sunglasses from HIPS expansive and awesome sunglasses collection.
Now is the time to get into HIPS to shop their summer essentials. Stop in to the Clawson location or shop their Instagram! Find something you love, call them and have it shipped.
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