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| I love these metallic J.Crew criss cross sandals for summer but not interested in paying just around $75 for them. I want the look...but for less. Forever 21 is an overwhelming place but every now and then you'll find a gem. These sandals above in gold are less than $20 and come in several different color options, including white, black and the gold. Go get yourself some, girls! |
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| It may have been pouring in Chicago, but these kicks are ALL sunshine in my world. Thank you, Forever 21! |
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| Black and white stripes? Give me! I love this hair accessory from Forever 21 (only $1.80!!!) and couldn't wait to add this to my Sunday ponytail to add a little spunk. This brings a whole different meaning to top knot. |
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| I happened to notice that I was using the same brush since high school and had to do a little upgrade. This brush, from Forever 21, was about $4 and is right up my alley...black and white stripes. Add a lipstick smooch and some metallic gold writing and I'm in love. |
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| I never thought the day would come...and here it is. I find it very difficult to pass up a trend...unless it's those heinous platform sneaker monsters (should be a sin - I'm talking to you, Miley). So, when I see camo popping up everywhere, I had to give it a go. I'm not rolling out into the world with camo pants but I will experiment with something a little more subtle. I found this scarf at Forever 21 for I'm sure under $10. I paired it with a navy and white striped nautical sweater and hot pink lips (Urban Decay). Somewhere my dad is wanting to high-five me right now. |
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| How am I going to see leopard smoking slippers and NOT purchase them? Well, it's not going to happen - mama needs them. I found these precious gems for about $20 at Forever 21 and are actually quite comfortable. |
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| GIve me the option to flash anything broadcasting love and I'm all over it. This love bracelet was a $6 find from Forever 21. I'm completely obsessed and have worn it almost everyday since I purchased it. Go get yourself one, dolls. |
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| My favorite thing in life (ok, perhaps this is a bit of an exaggeration) is not only layering but jazzing up ordinary pieces (like a sweatshirt) with a little sass. Luckily for me, Forever 21 already helped me with a little of the jazzing with the sequined pout (love). I would pair this combo with some ripped boyfriend jeans and heels or cute leather sneakers. Dress it up or dress it down, darlings. |
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| Who says you can't be cute when you sleep? Not this girl. I found these ultra comfortable pajamas at Forever 21 and talk about a great find! The tank is lightweight and the pants are soft. Meow. |
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| Green...and comfy...with feline fun? Holy heaven. These flats, which I found at Forever 21, are too cute for words. Thank goodness the fashion world is becoming a bit more...feline-friendly. |
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| Style doesn't have to stop at your shoes, purses and clothes. Why not jazz up your ultimate and most used accessory with a new case? I have found some fun iPhone cases that I thought I'd share with you. Clockwise from top right: LA Bones (Brandy Melville), Tiger Wild (Pacsun), Cute Kitten (Delia's), Stripes and Flowers (Betsey Johnson), Lips (Forever 21), Dog (C.Wonder) |
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| Everyone loves polka dots right now. I'm sure you've noticed...they are everywhere! Above, I've found some of my favorite polka dot pieces. Starting from the top left, going clockwise: Mark McNairy New Amsterdam Low Chukka Boots, Orange Crop Top, Havaianas Slim Sandals, Polka Dot Decorative Pillow, Mint and White Polka Dot Phone Case, Seychelles Polka Dot Espadrilles, Polka Dot Heart Sunnies, J.Crew Shorts |
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| When I saw this leather sleeved t-shirt at Target, there was no way I was leaving the store without it. I mean, this blog basically runs on the belief that the higher you tease your hair and the higher your heels, the closer to you are to heaven. So, why not announce it on your shirt? I paired this top with dark skinnies (Paige Denim), Aldo black patent leather heels, massive blingy earrings from Judy's Antiques. For my daily arm party, I went with spikes, snakes and skulls to keep the bad gal feel. For my hair, I used my new Remington curling wand (my first experience with a "wand"). I'm a huge fan! Also shown: Forever 21 Polka Dot Makeup Bag |
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| It's fun to mix two of my favorite colors...not to mention throwing in some leopard print and layering. Holy fashion heaven. This J.Crew pink sweater is perfect for layering with my Forever 21 white collared shirt. These acid-washed teal pants (H&M) are cute as can be all rolled and ready to rock. I layered this necklace (from Charlotte Russe - $10) in my usual fashion. To throw in a curve ball and since everything was getting a bit "matchy matchy", I opted for these leopard flats. Voila - fun Friday outfit! |
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| A short trip to Charming Charlie turned into quite the adventure for my friend, Mary, and I. Not only did we find amazing arm party pieces, but I found this lime scarf which I "had to have". This is the ultimate summer accessory. Am I right or am I right? What screams summertime more than limes? When I saw this scarf, I was mentally taken to a place or margaritas and beach life. To keep things fresh, I kept the rest of the outfit completely white. My white pants (H&M) and white v-neck (J.Crew) kept things simple and truly made the scarf and lime green loafers (TJ Maxx) pop. I topped off the outfit with some fresh arm candy (from Charming Charlie, Francesca's, Forever 21 and H&M). |
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| Even in the summer, I'm a huge fan of layering. It spices up plain sweaters, button-ups, t-shirts, etc. It's the perfect way to make a piece you wear all the time look completely new and different. I love this chambray shirt and honestly, I probably wear it too often. This striped t-shirt (Target - little girl's section...seriously) has some details of it's own but takes on a whole new life over the denim. I paired these layered tops with these fun watermelon Gap trousers, Target nude patent leather flats, a sock bun and this polka dot makeup bag-turned-clutch from Forever 21. |
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| In order to wear some of the dresses/tops to work that I love, sometimes layering helps to make that possible. This purple dress, from Gap, is lightweight and perfect for work. However, why not add a little dimension to it by pairing it with a top? This top, from J.Crew, is the ultimate fix. The color and pattern and not over-powering and makes the dress even more office-appropiate. I topped this outfit off with some espadrilles from Aldo and some layered bracelets (vintage, Forever 21, Michael Kors). |
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| I'm a huge fan of these watermelon-colored pants (from Gap). Not only do they have a little stretched to them, but they are the perfect length (everyone knows it's a tough world for a girl with short legs to find pants that are the correct length). In order to not be too overpowering in this hue, I opted for a toned down denim top (TJ Maxx) with nude heels (Zara - not majorly uncomfortable!). I layered gold bracelets (a mix from H&M, Forever 21 and Francesca's) and my Michael Kors boyfriend watch. The bold necklace (J.Crew) ties the outfit together and adds a little color on top. Not bad for throwing something together before rushing out the door. |
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| This has to be one of my favorite outfits that I've put together in the last few months. The Kurt Cobain t-shirt (from Forever 21 - $8) gives a little edge to these patterned pants (H&M, duh). I love the unexpected mix here. I chose my new Zara black heels and a chunky chain necklace (channeling my inner Mr. T - available at Express). Topped with red lip stain and white nails, the look is complete! Edgy and fun - perfect attire for a girlfriend reunion! |
