And the most ethical company is...

Good morning! In case you haven't heard the news yet, the Ethisphere Institute has named their most ethical companies for 2014, and one of our favorite fashion stores is their #1: H&M! There were only 3 retailers on the list this year, and H&M made it! The huge fashion retailer takes it's spot on the top of the list due to it's categories of excellence:

1.) Ethics & Compliance

2.) Reputation

3.) Leadership & Innovation

4.) Corporate Citizenship & Responsibility

5.)  Culture of ethics

While I love H&M and have heard nothing about good things as far as working for them, it's interesting to me that the requirements for being #1 don't include production/manufacturing standards. With that being said, H&M is making leaps and bounds by creating a "Conscious Collection" for their stores that includes recycled fabrics coupled with organic/sustainable textiles.

These aren't your grandmother's Woodstock threads; these are a cool conscious collective of modern and chic, while helping save the planet too.

How do you feel about H&M being #1 for ethics? Do you agree with the Ethisphere Institute's decision?

Fashion Trucks the way of the future?

I love food trucks, how about you?

For those of us that live in/near a city that has them, we know the joy they bring; carrying unusual and delicious food items to our businesses on lunch when Subway and Panera have become old hat. While many of us know the joy of those fantastic-cuisined food trucks, not many of us have heard of Fashion trucks. However, for the lucky citizens of Houston TX, fashion trucks are an expected and anticipated sight. In Houston, instead of choosing which unusual foods to sample, residents get to choose which stores to sample during their Fashion Truck Festival. Instead of ordering a Ramen Burger, residents get to order a size 8 pair of Marc Fisher stilettos, with a side of Coach sunglasses of course. 

This idea is a fresh and fun way to engage shoppers and get them excited about a store. Instead of shoppers having to drive from one shopping center to another, having a Fashion Truck Festival allows shoppers to view multiple boutiques without the extra travel time.

Selling out of a vehicle isn't a new concept by any means, but having a collective of stores putting together a bloc party on wheels is a really great way to get people excited about the exclusivity of the items that are being offered.

Here are some of my favorite Fashion Truck pictures. Maybe if this idea is brought to your local boutiques enough, they'll start a Fashion Truck Festival in your area too!

Paris Fashion Week Sensibility

I'm sure as you all know, Paris Fashion Week for Fall 2014 happened just a few weeks ago, and every designer brought forward amazing and unique collections for this year. From everyone who showed at PFW, I've become seriously obsessed with one line in particular line that was a bit out of the ordinary - APC. APC's line was out of the ordinary in the sense that their line was absolutely, positively, undeniable wearable. Don't get me wrong, every designer's line that's shown is wearable in some way, shape, or form, but APC's Fall 2014 line speaks to everyone in a way that you can wear it to Girls Night Out, then to dinner with the husband's family, and then in to the office on Monday morning.

APC designer Jean Touitou brought forward a versatile and perfect collection that will fit easily into anyone's wardrobe. What's even better is that this line will still be this wearable next year, the year after that, and even 5 years from now: these pieces can still be worn and will still be relevant. The best part of all of this; the main color is navy. Almost all of the collection consists of one of my favorite colors, which only makes it that much more perfect.

APC Paris Fashion Week

These are some of my favorite looks from the collection, and the makeup completes every look with a very late 80's/Joan Cusack from "Working Girl" look that feels so current.

"Women are supposed to seduce other women, not men, with their clothes" - Jean Touitou

Lifestyle Inspiration

 These are some images I have been obsessed with lately; I hope they brighten your day as much as they brighten mine. They make me want a road trip to anywhere new and unexplored. Stay young lovelies <3 br="">

Happy Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras everyone. Stay safe <3 br="">

Super huge sale at JCPenny's

Hello again everyone! Grab your purses and run to the nearest JCPenny!

Right now, your JCPenny's should have just gone through a series of major markdowns on their already steal-worthy clearance. I was very lucky enough one morning when buzzing around the store to see these 2 items poking out of the clearance rack, so I snapped them up after I was done for the day. They're the perfect addition to any wardrobe and are very easy to style.

JCPenny's Sale Steals

This super gorgeous Worthington top was only $2.50 after all the clearance markdowns were taken!! This gorgeous peplum detail top would be perfect with a pair of leather pants and some statement heels, or under a jacket paired with a pencil skirt for a professional look. 

This Worthington jacket was only $10 after all the clearance markdowns. I love a great suit jacket, but one with sequins is of course, even better. The possibilities are endless with this sturdy yet light-weight piece.

I'm not saying you need to spend hours scouring the sales racks, but an extra 15 minutes could land you amazing finds for less than $15. If you get some time, check out the closest store to you and be prepared to walk out a happy shopper <3 comment-3--="">

New Beginnings

Hello again! It's been a REALLY long time since I've posted, but I didn't fall off the earth, I promise! I've been under construction, and now here is my new and improved blog layout! Much easier on the eyes than my last layout, wouldn't you say?

I've recently become the Visual Merchandiser for my JCPenny's, and I am so excited because not only am I in a super fun retail environment, but I can also let you know when major sales are happening! And yes, you read correctly, I am THE Visual Merchandiser. I am responsible for the entire store, and while I've never been responsible for an entire store before, I am more than excited for this challenge!

My blog before was all about sales and deals and trends, which is great because many blogs have built their name on runway to closet, but I'm not just a thrift addict in my closet (though that is a huge portion of my thrifty-ness) - I'm a thrift addict in my everyday life. I love eating inexpensively yet clean, finding inexpensive/free entertainment, and decorating for next to nothing. It's important for me to get the most out of my money so that my husband and I can travel when we have time (Inexpensively, of course).

For those that have never traveled - it is the most beautiful and enriching experience. To one day be in New Orleans, the next in Orlando, and the next in the Smokey Mountains, your head swims and your heart swells. I am not only a thrift addict, I am a travel addict. My addiction to traveling is much newer, but it is an ever-present factor in how I build my wardrobe. I no longer need many items, just important, beautiful ones that can work with a multitude of other pieces I have. 

It's about quality, not quantity of clothing, experiences, and life <3 br="">