Category Archives: Shopping Adventures

Shopping Adventures: ASOS CURVE Maxi Dress with Bell Sleeve

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Raijean S

In today’s episode of Swa-Rai Shopping Adventures, I’ve come across the cutest maxi dress that I must share with my readers. ASOS Curve just added the cutest dress that I just had to have! It comes in black and royal blue and perfect for Spring. Seriously, how sexy is this dress? I seriously need to own it in both colors!! The dress retails for $110.00 and can be worn so many ways!And here is the back… You guys can’t tell me you don’t love this dress! Right now it’s only available in plus size but I will keep on the … Read More

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Shopping Adventures: Adore Boutique

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Raijean S

A few weeks ago, I received some very pretty dresses from Adore Boutique! Adore is an online boutique specializing in plus size fashion! I’m a firm believer that girls can wear whatever they want no matter what size as long as it fits properly… And I do mean fit properly! With Valentine’s Day coming up, I know all of my fashionistas are out looking for a sexy dress to wear! Here are the 2 dresses that they sent me over! With all the events, I have coming up these will definitely come in handy! I also love the fact that Adore Boutique … Read More

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Shopping Adventures: Chic and Curvy Boutique

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Raijean S

A few weeks ago, I received some very pretty dresses from Chic and Curvy Boutique! It’s an online boutique that caters to the curvy girl! I love finding new places to take my money shop. I can’t wait to wear the dresses they sent me above to one of my events this holiday season. They have everything from dresses to leggings, so if you are a curvy girl looking to add some pieces to your closet check them out today! Here are a few pieces, that need to be in my closet asap! From now until 1/3/13 use the code … Read More

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Swa-Rai Wishlist: Brahmin Anywhere Weekender & My New Hairstyle

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Raijean S

This past weekend, I was out doing a little shopping when I came across this Brahmin Anytime Weekender in Party Red! Ya’ll know, I love me some red!! I spotted this baby in Macy’s and I swear it called my name! You can’t tell me nothing *in my Kanye voice* If you aren’t familiar with Brahmin check out my bags and posts here, here and here . As you can see, I love, love, love Brahmin! Hands down they make some of the best quality red handbags around and can be purchased here or at Macy’s. P.S. I changed my hair a little bit! … Read More

Posted in Bag Porn, Beauty, Fashion, Shopping, Shopping Adventures, Swa-Rai Wishlist | Tagged Anywhere Weekender, brahmin, macys, Swa-Rai Wishlist | 3 Comments

Online Shopping Chronicles: vente-privee with American Express

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Raijean S

I can’t lie, I’m a sucker for sales! That’s right, I love, love, love flash sales! It’s something so special about getting designer pieces at not so designer prices and if you are anything like me then you know a girl has to watch her pennies! Let me introduce you to vente-privee a members-only online shopping destination in partnership with American Express that offers premium brands at fantastic prices every day. vente-privee lets you discover the world’s top brands at UP TO 70% OFF! Whether you are shopping for yourself, the special man in your life or the kids ventee has something … Read More

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Shopping Adventures: Nordstrom Rack x Forever 21 x Vince Camuto x Steve Madden

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Raijean S

The other day, I told you guys about the shopping trip I went on for my sister… Yeah, well it turned into a shopping trip for me as well! smh… Check out what I got!! Can’t wait to show you guys how I rock them this Spring and Summer! What have you purchased for spring?

Posted in Accessories, Fashion, Featured, Shoe Porn, Shopping, Shopping Adventures | Tagged forever 21, Nordstrom Rack, shopping adventures, Steve Madden, Vince Camuto | 1 Comment

Shoe Adventures: I Think I’m Addicted to Leopard Shoes

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Raijean S

Last night while taking my lil sister on what was supposed to be a shopping trip for her, I found another pair of leopard shoes! Now many of you are probably like so what’s the problem… Well, I think I have a shopping problem! Yes, your girl needs help! While in Nordstrom Rack, I ran across yet another pair of must have leopard shoes and on clearance for $23.00. Ya’ll know I couldn’t pass them up! So in true Raijean fashion, when I got home and started putting them up with the rest of my shoes that’s when it hit … Read More

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Farfetch.com the Ultimate in Luxury Shopping

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Raijean S

For those of you who love labels and are obsessed with Luxury goods, then Farfetch.com is the online destination for you. Farfetch carries items for men and women whether you are looking for clothing, shoes or accessories you are bound to find it here. With Christmas and New Years coming up, I decided to see what Farfetch was all about follow along to see what I found. Check out these gorgeous Designer Dresses! The dresses are Haute, you will definitely get your moneys worth out of these designer pieces. One can never go wrong with a wrap dress from Diane … Read More

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Shopping Adventures: A Little Shoe Shopping….

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Raijean S

This past weekend was filled with so many blogger activities my head was spinning by the time I got home. One of those activities included ChiTown Fashionista’s Blogger Shopping Crawl at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, you can read all about the crawl over at ChiTown Fashionista… I did some shopping for me and the boychild, check out what mama got (that’s me)!! Both by Steve Madden, they are sooo me! What do you guys think?

Posted in Fashion, Featured, Shopping, Shopping Adventures | Tagged blogger crawl, chitown fashionista, marshalls, shopping, Steve Madden, t.j. maxx | 5 Comments

Ross Dress For Less Opens in Chicago….

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Raijean S

Not to long ago I tweeted about Ross Dress For Less stores coming to Chicagoland. Bloggers were treated to an insider event where we got a chance to preview the store before it opened. For those of you who have never heard of Ross, think along the lines of Marshalls or T.J. Max. Ross is a place where you can shop name brands for less. Each blogger was given a giftcard to shop with, so I decided before making any decisions I would explore the entire store first! Have you ever been in a store and spotted something you always … Read More