2: Heels Urban Original $26.90
3: Bangles Forever21 $4.80
4: Bangles Forever21 $7.80
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Celeb How-To: Jessica Alba
One of my favorite past-times is finding cute celebrity looks for less, a feature I'd like to do more here on my blog. I mean who wouldn't want to steal a taste of star style? Well, for my first celeb how-to, I worked on recreating a look done by Jessica Alba at the premiere of her new film Machete. I have always admired Jessica's effortless style. No matter what event she attends, she always seems to hit the mark! Now you can grab her stunning look from below without breaking the bank. While it's not entirely the same, there are enough similarities to totally pull off the outfit. The dress, containing the same gold and black shimmer as Jessica below, is a perfect imitation of her glam premiere look. Pair it with strappy gladiator heels to add a touch of edge and a slew of gold bangles make the right amount of jewelry to an outfit that is already statement ready. Perfect for any evening out on the town!
Monday, August 30, 2010
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Labels: A'GACI, Aeropostale, Charlotte Russe, fashion, Forever 21, JCPenney, Old Navy, Urban Original, Wet Seal
Labels: A'GACI, Aeropostale, Charlotte Russe, fashion, Forever 21, JCPenney, Old Navy, Urban Original, Wet Seal
It's that time of year again! Sadly, summer is soon to be gone, which means we must say goodbye to warm lazy days and hello to the fall chill....and the prospects of another school year. Whether you're high school or college bound, no one wants to face another year of early mornings, boring classes, and trying responsibilities. However, it will be much more fun to pass your days if you have the colorful world of fashion on your side. School has always been the perfect place to showcase your most stylish looks, and this year is no exception! I've been working on putting together some of the cutest outfits that are sure to turn heads this fall and not break the bank. All looks feature simple pieces which are easy for throwing on in a hurry when you need to get to class fast.
My first look below is a combination between girly and prepster. A striking floral skirt paired with a comfy cardigan and flower bud flats is sure to have you being watched on your way to class. To make the beautiful teal color of the look pop, keep things simple with a white v-neck on top. Finish off the look with a chic flower headpiece that dare I say is too cute for words. There's no way you can go unnoticed in this floral masterpiece - all under $70!
The next look below I like to designate as edgy glam. Tons of sparkle and sequins to make a major statement in class. The trick though is to keep things simple to make the shimmer stand out. Pair black jeggings with a comfy embellished tee to spice up the usual routine of jeans and a t-shirt. Rhinestone flats complete the look on the bottom and are perfect for weathering that long walk around campus. A simple sparkly headband on top is the perfect accessory that sticks with the sequin theme without going overboard. Also under $70.
This last look is one I am most proud of and wish I had the honor of owning myself - the perfect laid-back outfit for school! A comfortable floral print dress paired with a denim jacket spells out the perfect calm & cool vibe on any of your busiest days. Accessories make the outfit with a wide belt at the center, lace-up boots, and fedora. You'll be sure to make the fashion grade this fall with this trendy blend of pieces! Under $100!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Trend to Try: Military
Another great trend to try for fall is anything military inspired! Olive green, camo print, and button trim are all the rage right now! If your looking to spice up your style, military is certainly the way to go. It adds the perfect ounce of toughness to any look so everyone will know you're not playing around this fall. Military pieces I think look even better when paired with buckle strap heels like the ones featured below. They certainly complete the look, adding just the right amount of severity to make your look even more hard-core. But military doesn't have to be about looking rough either. For those of you afraid your style will come off too strong, you can find military pieces with subtle softer features, like the ruffle shirt featured below. It's the perfect mix of military and romantic in one piece so you can attempt the trend without coming off as harsh! Military is a trend that we seem to can't get enough, every season it seems we keep coming back for more! So soldier if your daring enough to attempt a military mission, you're sure to come out with the purple heart of fashion this fall! Check out the rest of some of my favorite military pieces below, all at a bargain price for you!
1: Shirt Dress $32 Charlotte Russe
2: *Skinny Jeans a.n.a for JCPenny
3: Ruffle Top $22.50 A'GACI
4: Booties $34.40 Urban Original
5: Faux Leather Jacket $36.50 Wet Seal
*Sorry about the lack of information on the skinny jeans, I found them yesterday on jcpenny's website and thought they were perfect, but then today it looks like they've been taken off the site! You should still try searching for them though if you really like them, who knows, you may have better luck than me!
Monday, August 16, 2010
LC's New Fall Collection
Lauren Conrad is one of my favorite style icons. Ever since first watching her on Laguna Beach and then the Hills, I have come to fall in love with her classy style and unique eye for fashion. This fall she certainly doesn't disappoint with the newest additions to her LC line for Kohl's. The tops prove to be highly graphic with detailed floral artwork, shimmering embellishments, and great pops of rich autumn color - the perfect wears to make you stand out from the crowd. The dresses follow suit with stylish ruffles and sophisticated designs that make a true artistic statement. Lauren even works denim, giving us her take on the highly sought after "jegging" and simple bootcut jean. And there's much more where that came from. All the pieces are certain to add a touch of elegance and glamour to any look being versatile enough to wear from day into night. So if your interested in grabbing a piece of LC's signature chic look, I recommend you take a look through her entire collection for fall. Below are some of my favorite pieces to try!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Web Alert: Makemechic.com
The other day I was reading through my Seventeen magazine, and as I was browsing through the fashion pages I came across an ad that caught my eye. The ad was for makemechic.com, an online clothing store that I had never heard of before. Usually, I don't pay much attention to magazine ads, but this one just stuck out to me. Looking back, I blame the cute girly outfit and the cutest pair of ruffle boots I have ever seen (featured in screen shot below). The selling point for me was that the boots were listed as only $24! I couldn't believe it, so I knew I had to check this site out - and it didn't disappoint! Let me tell you they sell some of the cutest trendy clothes on the web and all at prices that are sweet for a girl not looking to pay a fortune for her clothes. From what I can see, most of their items don't reach over $50 - an amazing conundrum as far as fashion stores go. Shipping is also free with a $50 purchase. Featuring quality clothing that's up on the latest trends, you can find a plethora of goodies to add to your closet from this site from tops and dresses to shoes and hot accessories. Make Me Chic truly has everything you could ever wish to look for! I, myself, just purchased the perfect boyfriend blazer from the site today. I've been holding out forever trying to find one a little less expensive, and with Make Me Chic I only had to spend $33 as opposed to $60. Trust me, they sell the best clothing that lives up to it's chic status and works to fit a range of different styles!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Dream Out Loud in Fashion
My new favorite, inexpensive celebrity line to hit stores this fall is Dream Out Loud, a collection created by disney darling Selena Gomez. Having graced television now for 4 years with her crazy cute outfits as Alex Russo on The Wizards of Waverly Place, Gomez now delivers us clothing with her very own fashion touch to kmart stores. If her stunning red carpet looks aren't enough, this 18-year-old proves she knows a thing or two about style with a collection that is simply a closet must for fall. The clothes have a very laid-back, boho feel to them with a vibe that screams super cute and comfy. Most of the pieces feature cute little adornments like bows and flowers as well as a solitary flying dove, which stands as the logo for the whole line. Many of the pieces are great basics, perfect for creating a fall layered look with belted cardigans, cozy scarves, and knit hats. One of my personal favorite layered looks from the collection is featured below. Even greater, the collection is entirely eco-friendly and all pieces are $20 and under, great for a stylish girl on a budget! It seems keeping things simple this fall is the way to go!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Trend to Try: Animal Print
The trends to pick from this year for fall are some of the best I've seen in a long while! There's something for almost every woman out there to try, no matter the style. My next favorite trend to watch out for - animal print. Now, I will admit animal print has always been a little bit out there, but even if you're not that fashion adventurous, there are ways to make this trend work for you. The key word here is making things SIMPLE. Animal print is already very bold on it's own, so you don't want to keep adding to it. The trick is to play it down with basic pieces. Solid black essentials are what you need when attempting to go animal print. Try pairing the leopard skirt below with a black tank or the leopard heels with skinny black jeans and a simple t-shirt. It's basic stuff like that that helps the trend to stand out more without going overboard and adds a certain sophistication to any animal print look. Animal print doesn't have to be tacky or even wild, it can now be molded to fit any style. It's certainly a great method for making a fashion statement this fall! All the pieces below are great places to start delving into this fall trend and all great bargains mostly under $30!
1: Dress $18.24 Forever 21
2: Heels $22.90 Urban Original
3: Top $19.50 Wet Seal
4: Skirt TopShop
5: Purse $33.99 Target
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