Sunday, September 27, 2009

Lazy Sunday

Hello again lovelies! I hope you all have been having a wonderful week and enjoying this cooler weather that's finally settling in. I know I have. =)

I apologize lovelies; I wanted to do a Day to Night with my new top that I blogged about last week, but my roomies are out of town and they have the camera that I've been using. I should probably invest in one if I'm going to keep up this blog, huh?

Not to worry though, I have a delicious little bit for you today; a Look for Less! I know, finally! I said I would do one eventually and now I have no choice. I guess everything happens for a reason.

Celebrity Outfit

I really quite adore Leighton Meester's style. Actually, I adore the styles of all of the girls from Gossip Girl, but this outfit really caught my attention. Maybe it's the taboo of the whole white-after-labor-day thing, or just the utter ease and simplicity of the way she wears it. Either way, I have found a way to bring it to you for $50.

Look For Less




Item List:

White Skinny Jeans - $9.99 - Old Navy.com
Sheer White T - $6.99 - Amazon.com
White Scarf - $6.98 - Amazon.com (I apologize, the scarf does come in white but it wouldn't let me view the picture of it)
White Sandals - $9.99 - Amazon.com
Blue Purse - $14.99 - Aldoshoes.com
Silver Charm Bracelet - $1.99 - Amazon.com

Total: $50.92


Now run lovelies! Quickly and snatch up these items before they're all sold out and go rock white after Labor Day with your bad self. =)


Saturday, September 19, 2009

Treasure from afar

Hello again lovelies! Time for another installment of Thrift Addict!

This week I will be talking about a hot item that I found recently and tying in one of the latest trends for this fall.

So, as you all know, last Friday was my 21st birthday. I live down in San Diego while my mother lives in Ventura. As a belated birthday gift from her, I drove up to visit her, stayed for a few days and relaxed. While up there I happened upon the Urban Oufitters in downtown Ventura and found them to be having a major sale going on right now. They have one online as well which I have browsed through a bit, but the real treasure is what I found in the store.

HOT ITEM!!!



This lovely lovely Silence & Noise top is on sale for $9.99. This is a major steal and I genuinely urge every girl to run to the nearest Urban Oufitters and snatch one before they're all sold out. When I first saw it hanging on the rack, I was a bit hesitant because ruffles on a bigger girl normally isn't such a good idea, but the print really attracted my attention and I figured "Why not".

Honest to goodness, this top will flatter every single body type and shape. The back of the top is just black & blue horizontal stripes. The front is absolutely perfect for any girl with a bit of a tummy bulge or a smaller chest, or an uneven chest that wants to even the girls out. The ruffles completely camoflouge any imperfection going on in the front and the back stripes help give a nice, smooth back. The wonderful thing is that you don't need a layering tank top underneath. I always wear a layering tank, but this top looks absolutely perfect without one.

This tank top is also perfect if you want to wear the Ruffles trend. Ruffles are huge right now; they're coming out everywhere and this top is just spot-on. It also plays a bit into the 80's trend that is still really popular. Bright colors and funky prints are really big and this top makes that trend flattering for every girl.


Ok now lovelies, time to run run run! Snatch one quickly before they're all gone! You'll be sorry if you wait too long.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Birthday Suit

Hello lovelies! I know I said that I would only post once a week, but since yesterday's post was the introduction, I believe that this will be my first official post. Also, there is a very big event going on today; it's my 21st birthday!

To kick off my first official post the right way, I'm going to do a Day to Night with my birthday outfit for today.

Before I get into that though, one of my dear friends and roommate just made a blog a little while ago devoted to makeup. This is her blog and I recommend everyone going over and checking it out. She is the makeup queen and will be doing my makeup for this evening!!!

x3--mango.blogspot.com

Now to get down to business! I know it can be quite difficult transitioning an outfit from day to night, especially when you're on a budget for any reason. When one is planning an outfit for someone like me (AKA - Incredibly spontaneous and last minute), it can be even more challenging because you're not sure what to expect. Today is my 21st birthday, and I have no plans for this evening. Instead of trying to tie everyone down to a specific time, I've decided to just let the day take me where it may. This is why I've created a full proof, easy transitioning outfit that can go from day to night (No matter what the night may bring).

I've found the key concepts to any outfit are the accessories and the shoes. You can put on the most beautiful outfit in the world, but put on the wrong shoes and it's a total disaster. Same goes for the accessories. You can put on the most hideous clothing, but add the right accessories and it makes them spectacular.

I am also a creature of comfort, and that especially goes for my soles. After many trials and errors I have found the perfect solutions to be comfortable on my feet, no matter where I go.

For the whole day, I will be wearing a lovely gray halter dress that I was able to snag on sale at Tj Maxx for $2. They're having MAJOR sales right now. With just a little time and stamina, there are some serious treasures to be found on those racks!

Daytime outfit




Daytime Outfit:
Dress - $2
Sequined scarf - Free (Found while rummaging through clothes my mom was throwing out)
Gold heart necklace - Free (Found in storage bin while cleaning it out)
Gold & Silver star necklace - $5 (Sale bin in an antique store)
Boots - $15 (Christmas clearance w/free shipping on Overstock.com)
Socks - $1 (Kmart)
Purse - $20 (The Water Monkey. Portsmouth, NH)
Earrings - $1 (Baras Thrift Store. Point Loma, San Diego)
Blue Ring - $5 (Ganesh Imports. Portsmouth, NH)
Silver & Sapphire Ring - Free (Valentine's day present from my boyfriend)
Total: $49

If you know you're going to be walking around anywhere, flat boots such as mine are the best solution to a shoe dilemma. Boots are incredibly comfortable, and the combination of a sweet dress with tough boots is completely flattering on anyone and perfect for these in between months.

Now, it may seem weird to some to wear a sequined scarf during the daytime, but I personally love skinny scarves, like that sequined one. I get warm very very easily, but since it is starting to cool down a bit and we will be going to a casino during the day, at some point the AC will get to me and I will get cold. Scarves are marvelous because they're less bulky than sweaters to carry around, and they work just as well. That scarf may seem little, but when I wrap it around my neck I instantly get warmer and add a bit of bling to my outfit. I recommend for the in between months such as September and October, instead of grabbing a sweater before running out the door, grab a skinny scarf. It'll be easier to carry around and still keep you warm and looking chic.



Nighttime Outfit



Nighttime Outfit:
Dress - $2
Gold heart necklace - Free
Blue & White necklace - Free (Borrowed from my mother, indefinitely, with her knowledge)
Red Coach Purse - Free (Found while rummaging through our storage bin)
Sequined Scarf - Free
Stuart Weitzman heels - $40 (Super sale at Nordstrom Rack)
Silver & Purple ring - Free
Orange ring - 50 cents (Sale bin at Claire's)

Total: $42.50

It may seem strange to choose a pair of very high heels when I have no idea what I'm going to be doing in the evening, but to be honest, they're one of the most comfortable pairs of heels I have ever been in. While super high, they somehow maintain absolute comfort. I have worn those shoes to work for 8 hours and only begun to feel discomfort when my shift was over. Stuart Weitzman makes the most comfortable shoes. His shoes are the best choice if you're going to be going out to a bar or club because you can run around in them, feel comfortable and still look absolutely stunning.



And that my lovelies, is how you take a simple piece, such as the gray halter, from day to night for $50 or less.



Thursday, September 10, 2009

A New Beginning

Hello lovelies! Since this is the first post, I want to welcome you to my blog. I will be updating once a week, unless there is a major pressing event or issue that requires more than one blog post during that week. This will not be your average fashion blog. I will be doing Looks for Less and my takes on the latest trends, but everything I post in this blog will be for $50 or less.

Yes, you read correctly, $50 or less.

To explain a bit as to why, you first must know a bit about me.

I am from upstate New York and I have lived all over New England. I have lived in different states, different cities within states, and different areas within those cities. I have been raised as a gypsy, so my wardrobe has always had to be able to transition from day to night and any other random occasion in the blink of an eye. Since we were always moving, we didn't have a lot of money for expensive clothes. My mother's mantra has always been "Never Buy Retail", and she has ingrained it into my skull for all of eternity.

Now that I am in Southern California, I am the definition of a poor college student, but that does not mean my, or any other poor college student's wardrobe needs to suffer.

Yes, we, dirt-poor college students, and anyone else who is not living the lifestyles of the rich and famous, can look absolutely fabulous for $50 or less, and I intend to show you how.

In this blog I will be covering:

- The latest trends - $50 or less
- Celebrity Looks for Less - $50 or less
- Day to Night - $50 or less
- The best website sales
- The best in-store sales