That didn't really transpire, unfortunately. Just a few short weeks after our meeting, I woke up to the tragic news that James Canete - esteemed young fashion designer, make-up artist, photographer, and a man of many other skill sets -  has succumbed to an illness and passed away at 23.

Though I've had these outfit photos for the past two years, I realize now that this would be the first time I would actually post them on the blog.

I always feel somewhat underdressed whenever I attend events with my blogger  gals Lil Miss JB Style and Leah of Beauty and The Muse. Talk about #stylegamestrong ! It's definitely been fun checking out the scene with these two every now and then -- it's definitely coaxed me out of my shell and got me to start dressing up a little bit again.

Sometime ago, we got invited as press partners for the Amor de Moda fashion show in Detroit -- check out some of the btw and outfit details after the jump!

Hello, guys and gals! After hearing about it literally in every corner of the social media stratosphere, I've finally received my first month of Rocksbox and I have to say, I'm feeling it! Cute, personalized, and meticulously presented-- the packaging alone speaks volumes!

In case that you haven't personally heard of Rocksbox before, it works a little something like this: every month, for a minimum price of $19, you get three pieces of high-quality designer accessories sent to your doorstep. You're free to swap out your pieces and have three new accessories sent to you for as often as you feel like (jaw drops)! Feel like keeping any (or two, or all) of your pieces? Send back the others, and you can keep your item of choice for a smaller rate available for all Rocksbox subscribers. Nifty, right?

Not sure whether it's worth the commitment just yet? Try your first month absolutely free with my personal code CHICINTHETROPICSBLOGXOXO upon checkout! I'll be sure to get some wear from my first three pieces-- keep you posted!

Thank you to Paige and the rest of the Rocksbox team for my goodies!:)




DISCLAIMER: I received this complimentary subscription box for my own unbiased review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for said review.