OkFASHION TRENDS AND FRIENDS ATTENDS

THE GRAND OPENING OF STEIN MART

If you’re an avid FTF follower, you know I love, love, love shopping Stein Mart!  When they reached out to invite me to attend the Grand Opening of their store in Deerfield it was an easy YES for me!

I was so excited and felt like a giddy school girl!  I wish I would have answered the question better!  It was such a delight to meet Jennie, Allie and Bradley.

Got featured on Stein Mart’s Insta Stories proudly holding the gift card they gave me to shop with for attending the Grand Opening and sharing my experience with our FTF followers!

STEIN MART DEERFIELD STORE

The welcoming committee greeted customers at the door.  The first 200 customers received bags!  There was a pancake truck parked out front!  Customers were greeted in grand style!

This particular Stein Mart carries high end purses as well as purses in all price points!  I recently purchases a Jessica Simpson purse in silver metallic!  There is a Carlos Santa purse that I have my eye on currently.  It comes in mauve, black and blue.  This round purse is so cute!  Loving that the round purse trend is continuing into fall!

Stein Mart carries a huge selection of jeans!  The styles they carry are on trend including all the latest styles, fun details and embellishments.

There was a wide selection of hats, gloves, scarves, etc.  If I was a hat person, I loved these winter hats.  How cute is the plaid purse on the top shelf?  There were also brightly colored hats, scarves and gloves…all kinds of cuteness!  You’re bound to find something that fits your style!  Accessories also includes belts, socks and jewelry.  Stein Mart carries luggage, cosmetics bags, tech and toys!

Stein Mart has a Home and Bed and Bath Department.  They always have fun items for holiday decorating.  In the back ground, you will notice a petite department.  They also have a woman’s and men’s department.  All departments have equally cute on trend items at very reasonable prices!

TRY ONS

This V Cristina dress is from the boutique at Stein Mart, which I had purchased earlier and wore it the day of the Grand Opening.  I love the tassels along the hem, the embroidery, the sheer sleeves, the bright colors…I knew I had to have it!

My initial try ons included four sweaters, one jacket, two pairs of jeans and a plaid top.

This pearl embellished sweater is super soft!  Love the big sleeves and the neckline!  Of course the pearl embellishments are a win!  These skinny gray jeans fit like a glove and are high waisted.  High waisted is trending again.  Not that I would tuck anything in but high waisted jeans hold my midsection in nicely.  Both of these came home with me!  Winner Winner!

SHOP THE JEANS

The flowers on the big sleeves of this super soft sweater sold me!  Another Winner! A fellow IG friend saw my insta stories on the Grand Opening.  She suggested I pair this sweater with camo pants.  That’s way out of my comfort zone but I just might try it.  I’m still trying to expand my fashion styling and go outside of my box!  Never be afraid to expand your fashion horizons!  This sweater has lots of options regarding pairing it with jeans and dress pants…and camo!

Be still my camo loving heart!  Camo continues to be on trend.  The blush color really makes this sweater a YES for me!  I felt the waist line is figure flattering for me.  Another Winner!

SHOP THE CAMO TOP 

Leopard is always in style but it’s really having a moment this fall!  This sweater is the same designer (Joseph A) as the camo sweater.  It’s very soft, light weight and figure flattering.  You guessed it…Winner!

Plaid continues this fall and winter to be on trend.  I was attracted to this particular top because of the ruffle details on the shoulder, elbow and wrist.  Little details always make me happy.  This top pulled in the chest area.  It gapped when I moved.  This can be an issue for this big chested gal, which I talked about before.  I didn’t get it for that reason.  However, I’m wondering if I sized up it would work?!  Might have to go back and give a bigger size a try.

SHOP THE PLAID TOP

The grommets on these jeans is such a fun detail!  The jeans fit me great and were comfortable.  The only reason I did not get them was because I felt I have another pair very similar.  There was a pair of jeans with striping along the seams which I went back to try on after my initial try on session.  I didn’t get them but might go back for those as well.

SHOP THE GROMMET JEANS

SHOP THE SHOES

These Betsey Johnson leopard pumps were a must have!  The ruffle detail is just so fantastic!

These Betsey Johnson leopard booties with a red heel almost went home with me!  Might have to go back for these!

MY STEIN MART HAUL

This entire experience was so much fun for me from meeting the wonderful sales staff to shopping to sharing my experience!  I truly felt like a Fashion Rock Star!  As I stated in my interview, I’m a HUGE Stein Mart fan because of the unique pieces, good quality and great prices!  I’m thrilled to hear that they are opening up new stores.  Another is opening in Willowbrook.  The St. Charles and Wheaton locations are where I frequent but it’s great knowing there are other options!

You know it’s a great day when you’re going home with a trunk full from Stein Mart!

What’s your favorite look?  Do you have any style recommendations for me?  Leave us a comment!