Forever Frugal Friday

 

how are we all feeling about the peplum trend?  still a fan or want to move on?

 

me personally, still a fan.  which is why i encourage all of you that do like the peplum trend to order this knit peplum top from forever 21.  it's under $15 and i have already received no joke 10 compliments on it 3 of which were from complete strangers. 

 

you can't see in the picture but it has a cute zipper back and works lovely with my new factory brass-plated crystal necklace that i received yesterday from jcrew. 

 

this top is perfect to dress up or down and is soft and comfortable.  what more could you want?

Forever Frugal Friday ~ Gift Guide 2012

 

forever 21 offers a great selection of gifts to help you cross off some names from your list.  a few of my current faves...

 

studded glitter loafers / heart sweater / sparkling square necklace / neon fold-over crossbody bag

Gift Guide 2012 ~ Nifty Gifty Under Fifty

 

a fifty dollar present is generally reserved for those that you care about.  you are looking to impress and the items above are all guaranteed winners!

 

donner skirt / backup battery / loafers / champagne flute / xo circle necklace

 

nest votive collection / sequin clutch / bralette / bracelet

 

happy shopping!

 

 

 

 

Lusting Lately ~ Leopard, Leather, Lippman

 

ever notice when you start your holiday shopping, suddenly everything you see you want? 

 

yeah...me too.

 

this year i will be doing most of all my christmas shopping online (using ebates of course) and have a feeling that a few of the items above might just happen to find their way into my own shopping cart (or hoping my mom will pick up on my subtle hints - aka sending her the links to everything i want).

 

it appears i am craving dark and glimmering this holiday season (i am sure next week i'll crave bright and sparkly)...

 

lustworthy leather - bod and christensen draped leather jacket (earn 6% cash back using ebates at cusp)

 

leopard with flair - sperry top sider annabelle leopard pony gold glitter

 

t-riffic - t-rex necklace

 

add it to my list - ash and dans- metallic cutout wrap w/ jersey

 

struttin' it - regina frye boots (earn 10% cash back using ebates at piperlime)

 

glam at your fingertips - deborah lippmann - cleopatra in new york nail lacquer (earn 3% cash back using ebates at norstrom)

 

what are you lusting after lately or adding to your wishlist? 

Forever Frugal Friday

i am wearing one of my favorite statement necklaces that i bought from forever 21 like 4 years ago and continue to get compliments every time i wear it.  best $14 i've spent in a long time. 

when i saw this rhinestoned triangle necklace today i instantly felt like celebrating.  it reminds me of a fun banner you would hang for a b*day or some other party and i realized that i want this party for your neck to be mine! 

the perfect party piece and for less than $10 - party on!

Buddy Bands

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this picture on starbucks instagram made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 

it made me think of all of my amazing friends and how i adore them so much. 

it made me reminsce about getting crafty and making bracelets for my besties when i was younger. 

then it made me want to give all of my gf's a bracelet to show them all how much they mean to me. 

the bad news...i am so not crafty anymore. 

the good news.  there are so many darling frienship bracelets available to buy out there that i have a plethora to choose from - all of which are better than i could ever try to create!

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roberto neon friendship bracelet  / link frienship bracelet / bfrend bracelet / bracelet

then i got to thinking that my girl mrs. r would look pretty styling up in san francisco wearing this bff charm necklace.

which got me to remembering that awesome saved by the bell episode where a.c. sold buddy bands...

  

which just made me smile and be grateful for the absurdity of that show. 

what's your take on the whole friendship bracelet trend?  are you in or are you out?

Forever Frugal Friday ~ Stripes & Scallops

necklace/tank/heels/skirt

i am majorly loving the scallop lace trend that i see everywhere.  combine that with some stripes that i am still addicted to from last year, some nude heels and a statement necklace and i have a perfect little friday or saturday night outfit. 

now where to go...

Forever Frugal Friday

just recently purchased a necklace very similar to the colorblocked fringe necklace above at a very different price from express.  the necklace is one of my favorites and i am loving this forever version almost better!

seeing as i don't need two of the same necklace, i also spied this short colorblocked necklace and think i must become the proud owner of it.  i love the pop of pink, the contrasting gold and could find many items to wear it with. 

with colorblocking continuing to be such a hot trend this spring, why not mix it up colorblock your neck!

Desperately Seeking Sully ~ Dorothy Perkins

i am not sure how i am just being introduced to the fabulous dorothy perkins, but man oh man am i glad i have now met her! great fashion and stylish items for amazingly low prices. a great site to pick up some new work pieces and just about anything else. here are just a few items i am currently coveting!

 the taupe/navy batwing dress which drew me into the dorothy perkins website

this navy contrast waist wrap dress is just perfect for the office

i love the metallic flair that spices up these apricot twist peep toe pumps

aqua/pewter side bar clutch needs to be mine, stat

this bad ass gold look spike necklace will help me gain some street cred

loving the colors and mixture of prints in this navy spot and stripe scarf

are you new to dorothy perkins too?  have you ordered from them before and if so how was your experience?  what items are you loving right now from the store?