One Year and Running Strong!

Wow!  Today marks the one-year anniversary of my blog!!

Skirt:  Handmade

On my blog's 1st birthday, I thought I'd celebrate with a special look that makes me feel like a bit of a cupcake!!

In the first year of writing, I've posted 250 blogs, learned a lot, and had so much fun sharing my love of fashion with you.


I'm so thankful to all of you who have supported my blog, and I'm excited to have "met" so many very awesome people over the last year!

I have some ideas and a few changes for my blog which I hope you will enjoy.  Details coming soon!

Top:  Forenza by The Limited

Shoes:  Target (Available here)

In celebration of my blog's 1st birthday, I'm offering my first giveaway.

One lucky winner will receive their very own tutu skirt!

I had my skirt hand-made by a local crafter, and you can get one made to fit you in the color or colors of your choice (maximum of 2 colors).

Here's how you enter: 

      1)  Leave a comment here on this blog post with the color or
           colors of your choice and a method of contacting you.

      2)  Like my Facebook page ("Style Cassentials") and leave a
           comment on the page with your color/colors of choice.

      3)  Share a link to this post on Facebook or Twitter and leave
           another comment here on the blog stating your method of 
           sharing.

Each method of entry will count as one entry with a possible number of three entries.

Last chance to enter is Thursday, August 1st at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Winner will be chosen at random, and the winner will be announced this Friday, August 2nd.

P.S. Tutu skirt not your style?  You can have one made for that special child in your life instead!

P.P.S.  These skirts are sheer - I am wearing a slip.

Please invite your friends to enter!  The more the merrier!!

For this skirt in another look, see here.
For this top in other looks, see here and here.

Sorry...This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only.  Another giveaway coming soon that's open for everybody!

V-Day Lingerie Picks!

I LOVE love, so even though Valentine's Day is completely overcommercialized, I can't help but get a little excited about a day centered around love and romance.

On occasion, it's nice to put away the oversized t-shirts I usually wear to bed and put on something lacy, frilly, or just outright sexy.  Whether you are single or have a significant other this Valentine's Day, wearing something pretty to bed can make you feel special.

If you're into girly, pretty lingerie,  I am loving these picks:

Cacique chiffon and lace babydoll

Cacique high low babydoll

Corsets are classic and always super sexy (Hel-loooooooo hourglass!!!)  Today's corsets are thankfully much more comfortable than those worn by our Victorian sisters.  While I couldn't imagine having to wear one everyday, they are definitely fun on occasion.

Frederick's of Hollywood is more size-friendly than Victoria's Secret and has an excellent selection of lingerie for all tastes and body types. They have some fantastic corsets.

 Frederick's Hollywood Dream halter corset

Frederick's Leopard Illusion Corset

This leopard print corset is so gorgeous!!  So classic bombshell!  

If you're looking for something simple, classic, and sexy, this black and ivory satin babydoll and matching tap pants is a great pick!

Frederick's Satin lace split babydoll

More favorites:

Cacique satin lace plunge bra

Cacique satin lace garter skirt

If you prefer something more covered, this white gown is quite elegant:

In Bloom by Jonquil long gown

FYI:  Frederick's of Hollywood is having an extra 40% off clearance sale and free shipping upgrades until noon tomorrow. 

Lane Bryant is offering 40% off Cacique purchases of $150 or 50% off Cacique purchases of $250 or more.
 

Hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!!