What are you looking forward to for Summer 2012? Plan something really fun, ok?
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Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
6.22.2012
looking forward to... [summer 2012 edition]
2.21.2012
repurpose
My Valentine gifted me with Country Living's Restore. Recycle. Repurpose.: Create a Beautiful Home, and I'm already drooling over its great ideas and beautifully framed photos. Randy Florke has been pretty inspiring so far. I mean, I already saved a pickle jar. And since my hunt had proven to be quite unsuccessful, I made my own gold chain link bracelet. That would be called repurposing. You know - like the title says.
I know. It was an impulse buy. I think I wore it once. But after a little seam-ripping and link removal, it lives on as a bracelet.
I've got to be careful - this makes me feel like I could be the next Bear Grylls or something. Bracelet? Grizzly? Same level, right? Three cheers for fashion survival!
I know. It was an impulse buy. I think I wore it once. But after a little seam-ripping and link removal, it lives on as a bracelet.
I've got to be careful - this makes me feel like I could be the next Bear Grylls or something. Bracelet? Grizzly? Same level, right? Three cheers for fashion survival!
10.21.2011
wheelin' and dealin': the maxi skirt
Ladies and gentleman, the hunt is over.
I know. With maxi skirts being superbly popular this season, there are shelf-fulls every where you look. Trust me, I know. I've tried on every last one of them. The girls at Dillards probably whisper to one another, "there's that crazy girl coming to try on more maxi skirts," whenever they see me.
I guess I was being a little picky. And, for a girl whose mama and sister taught her how to wear flattering clothes, the bod wasn't loving the maxi. I had pretty much given up the search. And then I went to Forever 21.
Oddly enough, I cannot find this skirt on F21's website so I've posted a very similar style from Top Shop. But that doesn't stop me from sharing. Why? Because it was $12.50. Full price. Black non-knit maxi skirt. $12.50. Cheap and body-loving. 100% worth the digging/hunting through Forever. Oh and comfortable. My gracious it's comfortable. And it was $12.50.
Get yourself a fall maxi.
But no maxi-wearing for me this weekend. Just boots and jeans and button downs. We're headed to the Washington Parish Fair [the largest free fair in the country!] and could not be more excited after this ca-razy week of ours. Photos to come!
I know. With maxi skirts being superbly popular this season, there are shelf-fulls every where you look. Trust me, I know. I've tried on every last one of them. The girls at Dillards probably whisper to one another, "there's that crazy girl coming to try on more maxi skirts," whenever they see me.
I guess I was being a little picky. And, for a girl whose mama and sister taught her how to wear flattering clothes, the bod wasn't loving the maxi. I had pretty much given up the search. And then I went to Forever 21.
Oddly enough, I cannot find this skirt on F21's website so I've posted a very similar style from Top Shop. But that doesn't stop me from sharing. Why? Because it was $12.50. Full price. Black non-knit maxi skirt. $12.50. Cheap and body-loving. 100% worth the digging/hunting through Forever. Oh and comfortable. My gracious it's comfortable. And it was $12.50.
Get yourself a fall maxi.
But no maxi-wearing for me this weekend. Just boots and jeans and button downs. We're headed to the Washington Parish Fair [the largest free fair in the country!] and could not be more excited after this ca-razy week of ours. Photos to come!
10.10.2011
wheelin' and dealin': the first post of its kind
I realized, after the brilliant beyond brilliant deal-find for my sister last night, that I've been raised with a love of a good deal. Never do I buy just for the sake of a lower price. You've got to really like your purchase for the experience to be complete. And the best is when you don't realize you are getting a good deal until after you get to the register. You have successfully conquered the department store prices. Makes you want to run through the store ripping off all those little perforated price tags. No? Just me?
And, because of that love, I've decided to attempt to regularly post these discoveries in the hopes that you'll get a share in them as well.
Deal #1: Anthropologie Shanti Paisley Bedskirt, twin size
Originally: $48.00 // Sale price: $14.95+shipping
Our guest bed is a little too neutral, and I have been looking for a bold bed skirt to mix with other patterns. Let me go a head and tell you that they only have it in a twin size. But, for $15, I might would even get it make some pretty pillows if you have larger mattresses. But you'll be seeing it on our twin guest bed.
Deal #2: Old Navy Scoop neck layer tee
Originally: $16.94 // Sale price: $12.50 [at the register]
Ok, so the price isn't that much different. In fact, I thought I was purchasing it full price until I was paying for it. It rings up for over $4 cheaper and comes in several colors. It has a pretty neckline [in the front and back] and sleeve length. Just one of those shirts you always find yourself needing when putting together an outfit.
Deal #3: Steve Madden Ashleey Suede Wedge Boot
Originally: $149.95 [on Steve Madden's website] // Sale price: $63.47
My sister sends me a photo of boots she is trying on, I tell her no, and she tells me about these Steve Madden ones that she really wants, but they don't have her size. Us McMahone girls were blessed with ginormous feet. Anyway, I quickly Google the style and find them on 6PM for over 50% off while other stores still have them full price. Needless to say, I made her night.
Love a good deal.
And, because of that love, I've decided to attempt to regularly post these discoveries in the hopes that you'll get a share in them as well.
Deal #1: Anthropologie Shanti Paisley Bedskirt, twin size
Originally: $48.00 // Sale price: $14.95+shipping
Our guest bed is a little too neutral, and I have been looking for a bold bed skirt to mix with other patterns. Let me go a head and tell you that they only have it in a twin size. But, for $15, I might would even get it make some pretty pillows if you have larger mattresses. But you'll be seeing it on our twin guest bed.
Deal #2: Old Navy Scoop neck layer tee
Originally: $16.94 // Sale price: $12.50 [at the register]
Ok, so the price isn't that much different. In fact, I thought I was purchasing it full price until I was paying for it. It rings up for over $4 cheaper and comes in several colors. It has a pretty neckline [in the front and back] and sleeve length. Just one of those shirts you always find yourself needing when putting together an outfit.
Deal #3: Steve Madden Ashleey Suede Wedge Boot
Originally: $149.95 [on Steve Madden's website] // Sale price: $63.47
My sister sends me a photo of boots she is trying on, I tell her no, and she tells me about these Steve Madden ones that she really wants, but they don't have her size. Us McMahone girls were blessed with ginormous feet. Anyway, I quickly Google the style and find them on 6PM for over 50% off while other stores still have them full price. Needless to say, I made her night.
Love a good deal.
3.01.2011
romance at the oscars
If you don't already know, I go weak-at-the-knees for a combination of blush tulle and antique silver anything. That's why these ladies are my favorites of the 83rd Oscars:
Halle Berry floating around in Marchesa. Hailee Steinfeld looking preciously age-appropriate, also in Marchesa. Proud of that fourteen year old for acting her age [that definitely made me sound old]. And Mandy Moore scoring big points in my book for the Monique Lhuillier pick.
And while red definitely doesn't speak to my shabby chic-loving heart, I'm slightly obsessed with Sandra's fabulous dress. Who doesn't love a good Vera butt bow?
Happy drooling!
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