Good Morning and Happy Monday!

I hope you, your family, & friends all survived the holiday season and hopefully you’re not looking too regretfully at an extra 5-10 pounds!  I definitely had my splurges this holiday season, but we’re back on track and ready to take on this first full week of 2015.

I mentioned in my New Year’s Resolutions that I wanted to do one fashion post per month and I noted that it’ll be difficult for me to do that, but lo and behold, I’m already keeping resolutions on the 4th day of the New Year!  I bring you the first fashion post of 2015 at NBB (No Bologna Blog) and it’s brought by not your typical fashion blogger.  I’m definitely the farthest thing from a fashion blogger – a normal day for me involves t-shirts & blue jeans, dressing up is putting on mascara & some lip gloss, and I get my hair & nails done at most twice a year (on a good year!)  I wanted to make the resolution to do one fashion post per month to push me outside of my comfort zone.

I’m excited to branch out with my wardrobe this year to bring you one fashion post per month.  This month’s fashion post came pretty easy thanks to eShakti!  They contacted me in December about trying out their service and I was most definitely excited about it!  I’ve seen a lot of bloggers talk about eShakti and was certainly curious about the company, but had yet to take the plunge into their personalized clothing.  After experiencing first-hand the ordering process and seeing what all can be personally tailored to me, I’m excited about the endless possibilities to use them for future events I attend.  In my opinion, they have the perfect balance of style and comfort.  If you know me, then you know comfort is key!

HOW TO ORDER

Ordering was very simple and I loved the personalization I got with it.  First, you select your dress, of course!

Then you customize based on your size.  They give you a chart that provides measurements so you can get the perfect fit on the first time.  I chose a standard size, but if you’re extra nervous about ordering online as I sometimes am, then you can choose a custom size as well.

Once you select your size, you personalize your dress even more and this was where all the excitement was in my opinion!  I chose my height which gave me peace in knowing that whatever dress length I chose would be true to my size.  I went with an above the knee length.  You are then able to choose your sleeve length.  I went with what was in the picture, sleeveless.  Although it’s January, I live in Mississippi, so if I decide to wear the dress when it’s cold, I can simply cover up with a jacket until I’m safe inside somewhere, but this allows me to comfortably wear it this summer for work without fear of sweat stains (TMI?  Sorry, that’s just the truth down south!)

THE BIG REVEAL: WHAT DID I GET?

Fashion blogging is tough… it’s vulnerable in my opinion.  Maybe after 12 shoots outside, I won’t be so nervous at the end of the year.  It was completely awkward when cars would pass by, but I nailed a few good shots thanks to my little sister!  If you have any fashion blogging tips, mainly in the area of not getting shy when people see you snapping funny pictures in public – I could use all the help I can get!  Thanks in advance.

So I’m sure you’re wondering what I chose for my dress?  Don’t laugh too hard at my mini-photo shoot session – this is vulnerability at it’s finest!

Lessons learned: I’m no fashion blogger, but getting cute dresses are still fun and eShakti will fit right the first time!

Another thing I realized about this cute eShakti dress are bra strap holders!  I’ll admit, I’ve never had a fancy enough dress that secured those pesky bra straps!  Brilliant, I tell ya!

Now that you’re convinced eShakti is the perfect place to find your next party dress for that work event or engagement party, you may want to head over before February 5th, 2015 because I have a fabulous coupon code that will get you 10% off until then!  The code must be entered in the “promotional code” box at checkout and it is not case sensitive.  It can be used any number of times between now and 2/5/15.  This discount code is not applicable on clearance/sale, gift cards, and overstocks.  It’s also not applicable to previous purchases.

Use code NOBOLOGNABLOG for 10% off your purchase now thru Feb. 5th!

Here are some of the bloopers from our photo session, for those who want to continue laughing!

The “Why am I doing this?” face.

Here, I’ll pretend to walk and let’s see if we can get a good picture.  Answer: We can’t.

Let me talk and move my hands real fast to disguise the fact that we’re taking pictures while all these cars drive by.

More cars… oh no, I’m nervous!  Must clasp hands together!

I must say, my feelings toward eShakti and my feelings toward taking pictures in public are on complete opposite sides of the spectrum – eShakti I give a 10, awkward pictures in my front yard while cars drive by (filled with people I possible know) would be a measly -10!

Ok, you crazy kids!  Stop laughing and go order your own eShakti dress with the 10% discount code: NOBOLOGNABLOG and enjoy your personalized new wardrobe!  Happy Monday from me (& eShakti) to you!

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Disclaimer: I received no compensation for this review.  In return for my honest opinion, I received this dress free of charge.  All opinions are my own.