Are you crushing on some cute Y2K-inspired clothing from Rinsta and wondering if it’s worth the buy? Here’s my honest Rinsta review on my experience with them…

The best thing about the Y2K trend coming back is that millennials like me can wear some of the trends they always wanted to wear as a kid, but never got a chance to.

The bad thing is that some Y2K trends are super ridiculous or unflattering.

Rinsta reached out to me about collaborating last Fall, and they sent me $150 worth of clothes. Here is my honest review of what I thought about the quality of the clothing, shopping experience, and if you should spend your own $ on this fast fashion brand!

What I Got:

I originally chose five items from Rinsta, but they emailed me nearly 15 days later saying that the two items I wanted the most were out of stock. Bummer. I sent some alternate options and they ended up sending me the following items:

Cartoon Flower Button V-Neck Cardigan, $27.99

This sweater was a bit stiff and not very warm, but super cute for photos!

Letter Print Knotted Waist Pants, $31.99

When I first tried these on, I felt they were a bit too tight on my waist for sweatpants, but they grew on me. They’re super comfy and great to throw on when you’re running errands or want a cute but casual look. I would say they’re a true XS.

Solid Color Knotted Waist Pants, $21.99

These did not fit me correctly (hence the photo from their site and not on me). The hem of the pants hit a bit above my ankles and looked very silly on me. I’m not sure if it’s because the waist was too small on me or because the pants were just short. But now that I’m looking at the size guide, I see that the XS waist is 58 CM, AKA 22 IN, which is definitely a few inches too small for my waist, so that may have been the issue. Although, if you check the reviews on their page, the pants look short on some other people too. If you’re on the shorter size though, these may work—just size up if you’re in between sizes!

Zebra Print Front Chain Pants (SOLD OUT)

I find myself wearing these pants a lot! They’re just as comfy as sweatpants, but look much more put together.

Heart Print Knotted Pocket Suit (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE)

The look, feel, and fit of this sweatsuit is amazing. It’s the loungewear of my early 2000’s, Jennifer’s Body-wannabe dreams. The only problem is, it sheds—majorly. I gave my boyfriend a hug after putting it on, and he suddenly had sparkles all over his black t-shirt. I made the mistake of throwing it in the wash with my other clothes, and all my clothes came out with sparkle threads on them too (which is obviously not permanent, but still). Yet, I love this sweatsuit so much I have to keep it. But, be warned if you’re buying something similar off their site.

The Good:

• Everything I ordered looked about the same as it did online. No weird color changes, fabric confusion, or the like.
• The quality of the items is about what you would expect for the price point. It’s certainly not couture, but not falling apart or see-through either.
• They have a lot of really cute items, particularly loungewear IMO!

The Bad:

• Like most fast fashion retailers, some of the items I ordered were a hit and some were a miss. The quality is made to last a trend cycle, not a lifetime.
• One of my items, the heart print sweatsuit, ended up shedding on literally everything I touched.
• Shipping was super slow. I’m not sure if it’s because I didn’t purchase things directly from the site (you may have a different experience if you do). I ordered my items on 10/27 and didn’t receive them until 11/27. They contacted me saying two items were out of stock on 11/15, so that might have been what held up on the order.

The Good to Know:

• I’m not 100% sure, but based on their return policy, it doesn’t appear that returns are free. They also have to be made within 30 days, and you have to email them to start the process.
• Like many Asian brands, Rinsta seems to run a bit small/short compared to American brands. One of the pairs of pants I ordered in XS had a 22 inch waist whereas many pants sized XXS from US brands are a 23-24 inch waist.
• They don’t offer refunds on bodysuits because of hygiene, so if you’re ordering a bodysuit (like this cute one), you better be sure!

I hope this honest Rinsta review was helpful to you! Feel free to let me know any questions you may have in the comments section.

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Looking for a Bellini Bikini review before copping some new suits for the summer? I’ve got you covered. 

As I packed for Tulum earlier this month, I realized that I must own at least 40 swimsuits. 

To be fair, I do live in LA where it’s bikini weather more often than not, but this still seems absurd. The good news is, I think it makes me pretty qualified to continue writing reviews of bikini brands.

Today we’re talking about Bellini Bikini. The British Columbia-based brand is founded by Zahné Theron and aims to create timeless styles with regenerated fibres for a super comfy, buttery soft fabric + fit. 

What I Bought:

The Jayne Top, $68 (ON SALE) 

The Zabi Bottom, $52 (ON SALE) 

Bellini Bikini is a small brand with a small selection, but it gave me a chance to forego options-paralysis and choose a suit that is a bit of a different vibe for me. I selected this olive green kini because I don’t own any suits in this color and I know it’d look great with a tan (and with palm trees and foliage for IG pics tbh—was I wrong?).

I also noticed that because the top of this suit isn’t a traditional triangle bikini and it had unique sleeve detailing, it looked cute as a shirt too. I paired it with a jean skirt for running errands during the day or grabbing vegan pizza (see below), because it was way too hot in Mexico to wear a shirt (and I wanted to get all the sun rays I could).

The Good:

• Their website wasn’t lying when they say “buttery soft,” this fabric is so soft and comfy—which is key when a suit is made to go up your butt a little bit
• Because the fabric is so soft, I feel like the suits end up being super flattering in that they don’t cut into your skin and create an unflattering “muffin top” effect. Even though the top was a bit small on me (I got XS in both), I don’t think I look or feel like a stuffed sausage in it because of the fabric. The fact that the straps are super adjustable helped too.
• They offer a full refund if you return your unworn suit within 30 days of placing your order—but it’s final sale if you buy anything on sale
• By shopping with Bellini Bikini, you’re supporting a small, eco-friendly, and female-founded business!

The Bad:

• If like me, you don’t like logos, you might not be super happy with the logos on the back of both the top and bottom of this suit (and their other ones)
• Shipping is kind of expensive ($10 for US + CAN), but you have to understand the small business struggle 

I hope this Bellini Bikini review was helpful to you! Feel free to let me know any questions you may have in the comments section.

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This post was kindly sponsored by Bellini Bikini, but all opinions are my own.

Are you looking for an honest Oh La La Cheri review? You’ve come to the right place.

I had the chance to try a few pieces from Oh La La Cheri and I wanted to share my experience with you in case you are looking to buy some sexy lingerie for yourself or for someone special.

My Honest Oh La La Cheri Review

Okay so, in case you haven’t heard, I love lingerie. Everything from low end, sex shop fishnets to high-end, Agent Provocateur three piece sets that I incorporate into my Halloween costumes.

When I had the chance to pick out a few items from Oh La La Cheri, I had trouble selecting which items I wanted, because lots of their sets were super cute. However, I’d always wanted a sexy little nightgown type get-up since I usually opt for something more scandalous, so I selected this red nightie and matching thong, plus this cute little panty in black.

While I loved the nightie, the panty was much too big on me (even in a size small), so I ended up choosing another set instead — the maroon strappy set I’m wearing in the header image — which ended up being my favorite.

I like to make my reviews as simple as possible, so here are my Oh La La Cheri review pros, cons, and other good to know info:

The Good:

• They offer really sexy, cute lingerie pieces for relatively affordable prices — and it doesn’t look cheap.
• All of the stuff I tried were comfy fabrics without itchy tags, uncomfortable underwire, etc.
• They offer plus sizes in most of their styles!
• You can shop Oh La La Cheri on their website, Nordstrom, Yandy, or on Amazon.
• Shipping is speedy (and if you order through Amazon or Nordstrom, returns are free)

The Bad:

• They don’t offer XS in most of their styles, so if you’re on the smaller side like me, it can be hit or miss. Both styles I’m wearing in the photos worked great in a size small (the maroon set is actually pretty tight), but the panty I ordered originally was too big on me in a size small.
• Not sure if this is really a con, but like most lacy lingerie, these items need to be hand-washed, so just FYI 🙂

Outfit Details:

Buy the maroon lingerie set HERE

Buy the red nightie (which comes in plenty of other colors + plus size) HERE

Did you see ShopAKIRA on Instagram and want to read an honest ShopAKIRA review before clicking that “purchase” button? I’ve got you covered!

You may know by now that I’m always looking for new online retailers. You may also know that a lot of online retailers regularly disappoint me.

Today I want to introduce you to a brand that I recently tried that has not disappointed me yet! In fact, I was very pleasantly surprised with my first experience with them.

My Honest ShopAKIRA review

ShopAKIRA is a Chicago-based company. They actually have boutiques in Illinois and a couple other midwestern states, but they are only online everywhere else (at least currently). They stock fast fashion items similar to what you’d find at Forever 21, Dolls Kill, Pretty Little Thing, Missguided, etc. They are a little more on the edgy side and they stock lots of brands you probably already know and like (think Champion, Adidas, Cape Robbin, I AM GIA, etc.).

When I initially browsed their site, I immediately saw a ton of cute stuff, but a further look had me disappointed that they didn’t offer the majority of products in size XS (if you also wear size XXS/00 normally, check this post for places to shop).

I did find a cute pair of pants in XS, so I decided to try that, plus some funky heels and a layered silver necklace (I recently realized I have no simple silver necklaces, so it was time).

I honestly didn’t have very high hopes for the pants, because shopping for pants online can be tough and a lot of the times an XS is still too big on me.

However, when I tried the pants on, they were a perfect fit — and still super stretchy and comfy.

The shoes were surprisingly comfortable, and are made by ShopAKIRA’s in house brand, Azalea Wang. They also stock lots of shoes from Cape Robbin, which I’ve purchased before from other stores and they always seem to be a good option for affordable and trendy shoes (I am still obsessed with these Cape Robbin OTK boots I snagged from Goodbye Bread).

In terms of the necklace, I mean it’s a fast fashion necklace, it’s pretty standard. I’ve definitely worn it a ton since I bought it (like I said, I had a niche to fill in my jewelry wardrobe), and it hasn’t turned my neck green or anything, so I’d say it’s a win!

What I Bought:

Pants: Mama Mia High Rise Flair Pant, $32.90

Shoes: Azalea Wang Miss Behaving Sexy Stiletto Diamond Sandal, Size 7.5)

Necklace: Amen Layered Choker

The Good:

• Everything seemed true to size
• Lots of selection from cool new brands, and brands you already like — Champion, Adidas, Cape Robbin, I AM GIA, etc.
• Quality was good for the low price
• One stop shop: you can get a cute outfit, shoes, and accessories here
• Comes with a return shipping label so you can return from home

The Bad:

• Most of their items only come in sizes S, M, and L
• Returns aren’t free, they’ll deduct the shipping cost from your refund

The Good To Know:

• Like with most online retailers, the colors of products online can be a little different than how they look in person. I kind of knew the pants I ordered would be greener in person, which I preferred, but they definitely look more yellow online so if you wanted them to be yellow, you may have been disappointed

I hope this Shop Akira review was helpful to you and feel free to comment any questions below!

P.S. I took all of these photos using this $23 remote-control tripod for my iPhone, you can buy it here on Amazon.