Earrings

I have recently been on a hunt for cute unusual earrings to wear for summer. I found that Urban Outfitters has a lot of what I'm looking for. If you're looking for earrings that are not like the usual items that you find in stores, then Urban is the place for you. They sell a lot of different items that are unusual, funny, or romantic style. Their pricing can be reasonable if you search for the great deals. In this case, earrings won't be out of my price range so I found things that would satisfy my craving. 

These were my favorite pair of earrings that I stumbled upon because of how adorable the owls looked. These little gems are priced at $14.00.

I absolutely fell in love with these feather earrings just because they look so elegant on. The colors really look great in any hair color and it brings the eye to the face. These were priced at $20.00.

I thought these were quite cute because of the style of the earring. The nautical button like earrings cost $12.00.

I thought that these earrings were just hilarious, and they are on sale only online right now for $12.00.

These bicycle earrings were marked down to $12.00. I love how quirky they are because you wouldn't normally see people wearing earrings like these.

If you're in the mood for a funky pair of earrings, Urban Outfitters is the perfect store for you. Not only do they have funky earrings, but their whole store is filled with unusual items. I hope you find that perfect pair of earrings.

 

Happy Shopping!

American Apparel

If you're into a more funky type of style, American Apparel is for you. They have many different unique things that make their clothes different from everyone else. I've found that they have a lot of antique and vintage items that people would normally see on the streets and not want, but they show how to pair it with clothing items to make it work as an outfit. I feel that a lot of their clothing is too risky for my type of style, but when I see others wearing their items, I'm drawn to their look. The most common thing for people to purchase through American Apparel is their T-shirts and Sweaters because they are plain, with no designs and can go with anything. I personally have a cranberry Sweatshirt and a black cotton dress from them. The one thing that I found interesting was that they have T-shirts that change color when body heat is applied, which no other clothing company has. Like I said, all of their items are very unique. They also have a wholesale American Apparel where you can print on the blank shirts, sweaters, and tank tops. They sell all their items for much cheaper on their wholesale website, and it made people who have their own company's have a great outlet to well made shirts, sweaters, and tank tops so that they can print their own name on them. District lines(an online company) uses American Apparel items for their own printing and I have found that every shirt I've bought has been of high quality. If you're considering either printing your own designs, or adding unique clothing to your wardrobe, look at what American Apparel has to offer you. 



Happy Shopping!

Express Dresses!

This chiffon rouched dress was originally $128.00 and now is $39.99. It's a dress that should be worn formally more than casually and can be paired with a great pair of black heels for a special occasion. The price cut is unbelievable!

This smock floral dress was originally $59.99 and now is $39.99. The dark color can carry this dress all the way into the fall. It looks great with the belt, like the model has on, and really accentuates the waist.

This floral smock dress was originally $59.99 and now it's priced at $29.99. The style of dress can be worn with flip flops or heels. It's definitely a spring and summer look.

This dress was originally $59.99 and now is priced at $39.99. The floral print can go casual or dressy, depending on the jewelry and shoes. The soft material will make for a great dress on any body type.

This dress was originally $69.99 and it's now $39.99. The military style really makes it nice for casual wear, but it can also be dressed up for a dinner date or a night out on the town. 

As you can see, Express is having a giant sale on the items that were originally much more expensive. Dresses are great for the summertime heat, and can really make you look more sophisticated rather than walking around in shorts and a tank top. If you want a great date night dress, I recommend Express. The sales are great, but don't forget to dig for them.
Happy Shopping Everyone!

PS. There is free shipping if you spend more than $75.00 online for Express. 

MAXX FINDS!

TJ Maxx is another great store that you can find designer items for less. I was browsing the website and they have stories that customers send in to talk about their great finds. The items I found while shopping around at the store had great deals on them, but these customer stories really prove my point. The price difference is amazing, and most of the items in the store have designer labels on them, so you are sure to have great quality items.

This Week End tote was regularly $79.99 and the customer got it for $39.99!

This Calvin Klein dress was regularly $118.99 and was on sale for $39.99! Isn't that a steal?

This leather bag was regularly $138.99, and the customer bought it for $29.99. That's not even close to the same amount the designer wanted for it. The bag next to this one is a Badgley Mischka Handbag that was priced originally at $489.00, and TJ Maxx had it on sale for $199.00. Again, the prices are incredible.

This top from Nordstrom's regularly costs $83.00, but the customer bought it for $28.00. The difference in price is amazing!
Happy Shopping Everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion Photoshoots

In my free time, I do photoshoots of people for their graduation, family pictures, or even just for fun. I recently did a photoshoot of one of the girls that I felt had a high sense of fashion. Rachel Ellam is an 18 year old from San Jose, California, who gets most of her clothing from Forever 21, American Apparel, and Urban Outfitters. I was sparked with an idea to do a shoot of what she normally wears day to day, with a little drama added, and see how the public responded upon posting the photographs. So, here you are public. What do you think of her fashion sense?

Here Rachel's dress is from Forever 21, her tights are from Target, and her boots are from a garage sale. She was able to get this outfit for very cheap, and yet it looks fabulous.

Rachel is wearing shorts from American Apparel, blouse from Forever 21, jacket from American Apparel, and shoes from TOMs. Her fedora was borrowed from a friend. This time, her outfit was a little bit more pricey, but it has a great amount of drama, just with pairing up unlikely clothing.

In this photograph, Rachel is wearing a tube top from Target and shorts from American Apparel. Her hair tie is from Urban Outfitters. This unusual pair actually worked well for the shot.

In this shot, Rachel is wearing a tube top from Target.

Rachel's fedora was borrowed from a friend but her black high-waisted shorts are from American Apparel, her lace top is from Forever 21, her tube top is from Target, and her boots are from a garage sale. The outfit goes together nicely.

Same clothing as the caption above.

 

 

 As you can see, shoppers, you can buy many different items of clothing and pair them together in unusual ways to create a trend. Though she did not purchase any of these items to wear together, we pieced them nicely to create great shapes and colors. Don't be afraid to mix and match with your clothing, you never know what you can create. Think of your clothes as the paint on a canvas; the colors can go together when you think they might not. Taking out a color wheel can also help you mix and match clothing items to pair together. 

You can use the colors that cross eachother, are directly next to eachother or are in the same quadrants. 

Happy Shopping!

Marshalls

Department stores are sometimes overrated, and going into designers shops can be a drag because the prices are so high, but I found that Marshall's really does a great job at taking designer and making it affordable. I know it's hard to find great deals, but like I always say, you need to dig for the great stuff. At Marshall's, there are so many options, it's sickening. I went into the store for 3 hours with some friends and tried on dress after dress, trying to find the perfect one, and couldn't even decide, because my options were too big. They carry huge name brands like Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, and more... 
The deals on each item is amazing and they always tell you what the item is originally priced at, and what they marked it down to. 
I was trying to find a pair of flip flops, inspired by the guess sandals: 

Guess sandals vs. My sandals

 I ended up finding a pair that was just like it, just a little bit different from Steve Madden, and they actually ended up being more comfortable and only $20.00 on sale at Marshalls. The designers rack up their prices so that you will buy their items, but Marshall's really does have great deals for whatever you're looking for, and you'll still have the designer labels.


Happy Shopping everyone!

GAP

The Gap just happens to be my favorite store to shop at, and upon going there just a few weeks ago, I ran into a great bargain. I was looking for a new pair of jeans, and I usually browse the store for a while, but they had a huge display saying there was a huge sale going on. I immediately picked up a pair of straight legged jeans and found the perfect pair. The jeans were priced at $79.99, but I got them on sale for $48.00. Then i tried on some of their tops and ended up leaving with a nice cardigan type jacket that was priced at $69.99, and I got it for $14.00. It was a steal! I find that if you shop carefully, and really look for a bargain, you can leave with more things for less. It takes time to look around shops to look for their sales, but in the end, the hunting is worth it. That's why it's called bargain hunting; you truly have to hunt. 
Another piece of advice: try on the items you are hoping to purchase, even if you think it's going to fit you nicely. You never know if a piece of clothing is going to fit you perfectly or not, and it could possibly hang on you weird, and you end up not wearing it. So try on before the purchase; the time waiting is worth it. 
I hope you all find great bargains out there! Happy shopping!

Shoes Under $35.00

It's a constant struggle to find shoes that truly are of good quality and will last a long time for a cheap price. Charlotte Russe is having a sale on their shoes right now, so that if you buy a pair, you get another one for $15.00. This is a great bargain, considering that their shoes are not pricey to begin with. I found a few options that summarize how many great items they have for you to select. There are flip flops, flats, heels, wedges, and more... You can purchase items online at charlotterusse.com or go to a local store. They are usually found in malls, but if there aren't any near you, the online store tends to have great deals as well. I highly recommend the store for their verity of shoes, clothes and jewelry all for low prices.

This is a basket weave flat sandal for $24.50. This style of shoe can be worn with dresses, skirts, shorts, and even jeans. They carry this shoe in black and brown, and the neutral colors will really suit any skin type. The weaving detail in the back of the shoe really will add support to the foot.

This was my favorite find of the day, just because it's such a nautical looking shoe, which will go great with any outfit during any season. This shoe is $32.50, and is the most expensive that I found today. The wedge will allow any outfit to either be dressed up or down, and can be worn with dresses and skirts or jeans and shorts. I love this item!

Every woman loves a simple shoe, and this is a perfect example. This peep toe pump costs $25.50 and can be worn with any business outfit or even a dress. The peep toe adds interest to the simple shoe and can be very versatile.

This multi-belted zipper boot is perfect for spring, winter and fall. It can dress down dress or skirt, and bring out a funky vibe, or dress up a pair of skinny jeans. The zippers truly add interest to the boot and create a different look. This is priced at $25.00.

This T-strap ankle flat sandal only costs $20.00 right now and can give any outfit a sort of gladiator look. These sandals will go great with shorts or a skirt and really adds interest to any outfit with its interesting design.

These boots are much different than the pair above because they add more of a manly feel to the boots. I personally like this style better because it actually goes well with a skirt or a pair of jeans. Most people won't go for this look because of the manly stature, but it's actually quite flattering. These are priced at $25.00.

These unique wedges caught my eye, because the patterned fabric really adds a lot to the simplicity of a black wedge. The materials are satin for the cloth and raffia for the wedge and can really go well with summer dresses, skirts or a pair of jeans. The red in the wedge can easily be paired with a red top, dress, or skirt. The different look to this shoe really is eye catching and would pull off a great summer look costing $30.00.

  Remember that there is still a sale going on at Charlotte Russe with an even greater selection of shoes for you to browse. The sale again is buy one pair of shoes, and get the second pair for $15.00. It's a bargain you can't pass up! Happy Shopping!

Jewelry Under $4.00

Everywhere you try to shop for jewelry, the prices end up being unreasonable, and I have found that I have a lack of items because of this reason. The jewelry fashion world goes in and out of styles within months as well, so it's great to have a nice cheap set of earrings or necklaces to wear for a couple months until you can buy something new, instead of splurging. I have found that being on a tight budget leads me to try to find the biggest deal and right now forever21.com is having another huge sale on their jewelry items. 

These feathered earrings come in creme, white, and gray. The ones displayed are gray and only cost $1.50. The length of the earrings go great with any shirt or dress that is simple. The pair of earrings can work wonders with an outfit and can also add something to your hair. It's a great deal!

This charm necklace is only $1.50 as well and comes in silver and gold. The locket is a timeless piece of jewelry and works great with any outfit. The simplicity makes it great with anything you wear.

This necklace was a bit unusual to me. It has a purse on the chain of the necklace with a hear that hangs down from the purse. It's available in gold and silver and can be a funky piece of jewelry for your wardrobe. I like the unique style of the jewelry and it's a great deal for only $1.50.

This was my personal favorite item from the jewelry on sale at Forever 21. It's a horn necklace that can be in black, white or pink. The simplicity with a little pop of bling will go great with any outfit. It's a great necklace to spruce up a casual looking outfit, without being too over the top, and it's only $1.50.

This mirror necklace was another unusual jewelry find and made me take a second look. It comes in gold, silver and pink and can be an interesting add to your wardrobe. It's priced at $1.50

These teardrop earrings were the priciest of all the items, but at $3.80, I felt it was still a great bargain. The earrings are really simple but the ribbing makes them look expensive. They would go great with any outfit, day or night. 

 Shoppers, I hope you find some great jewelry with great price tags. The cheaper the item, the better.  Most have the notion that the cheap jewelry isn't worth buying, but it will totally spruce up your outfit on a budget. A few extra bucks for a nice pair of earrings or necklace is worth it! Happy Shopping!

Yellow Tag Special (Bottoms)

Forever 21 is holding a Yellow Tag Special online at their website forever21.com which has all of their clothing that they place on sale. The items that are originally on sale, or whose prices are cheap, are marked down to an even lower price, which makes all of these deals very worth it. The online deals that Forever 21 has are always cheaper than what they offer at the actual store. There are many different options for you on the online website as well. The only issue, is that you need to know what size you are in general, because you can't be at the store to try things on. 

This mini-skirt is $5.00 online, and is carried in red, navy, and black. The skirt can be dressed up or down depending on what shirt/shoes you wear with this. It's cotton material, so you need know that when you purchase this particular item. Because it's very form fitting, the best shirt you can wear with it is a baggy one that's tucked in.

This floral skirt is $7.90 online, and has been cut down in price since it was first put on the racks in the store. Again, this can be dressed up or down.

This leopard print skirt is $7.90 on sale and can be dressed up or down.

These jean shorts are on sale for $8.00 at Forever 21 and go with anything.  Their quality of jeans are great for the price, which I've found from experience. They really fit well and have a stretch to them. I highly recommend this purchase.

 I hope that you are able to take this opportunity that the Yellow Tag Special offers for all of the people that shop at Forever 21. The deals are a steal! 

Happy Shopping!

Floral Skirts

Skirts these days have seemed to change in style, but for this summer, the skirts that have become popular in the fashion world are high-waisted and floral. Spring style has this kind of look and it will continue on to the summer look. You can wear these skirts with tights or by themselves, but the colors really opens the options of what you can pair them with. With these options, there are opportunities to create outfits that fit to your particular personality. Again, I looked to Forever 21 for cheap deals and cute clothing. This look can be casual or dressy, depending on what you pair the skirt with. 

This floral skirt is $12.90 on Forever21.com and has just gone on sale. It can be worm with any kind of t-shirt, but the look tends to work better if the shirt is worn tucked in. It can be paired with loafers, sandals, slip-ons, or flip-flops. It's a great deal for the price and can be dressed up with heels if needed.

This skirt is $14.90 from Forever 21 and can be paired with any shirt that contains colors in the skirt. It looks best with a solid color t-shirt, tucked in, and with sandals. The sandals that the model is using works with this look perfectly and shows how it can be a dressy casual look.

This skirt is $16.90 from Forever 21 and can be paired with any kind of shoe. The colors in the skirt are great because they work well with a black or white t-shirt or tank top. This look can carry on into the fall because it can be matched with boots. 

 I hope all of you find what you are looking for when you go out shopping for your floral skirts. There are all different kinds of clothing stores with floral skirts, but I have found that Forever 21 continually has them in stock. With different colors and prints, there is bound to be a skirt for you. 

Happy Shopping!

Crop Tops

I was recently shopping and found that the style that was very popular for this summer was the crop top. Some people choose to wear these shirts with a tank-top underneath, which I personally do, but others can wear it with nothing underneath. The shirt looks great with or without. Because the style of the shirt is cut in a way to create a certain shape for the wearer, you really need to be careful with purchasing this certain type of shirt. 

They are being worn with shorts and it pulls the whole look together well. The shirts can always be worn with jeans, but the look is directed to a summer style. I found a few items at Forever 21 that were all under $13.00. 

This shirt is only $8.90. This gray and white striped crop top can easily be paired with a pair of jeans or jean shorts. Long necklaces would pull the look together really well.

I loved this white crop top because it is so versatile and can be paired with any type of bottom. White, black, brown, or jean material would pair with this shirt perfectly. It's only $12.80 at Forever 21.

This striped black and white shirt was a little more difficult for me to say if it was suitable for everyone or not. It really depends on the body type because the stripes can be a little overwhelming. It's priced at $12.80 and really is worth the price. I recommend a tank top under this shirt because of the stripes.

 

 

This shirt is also $12.80 from Forever 21 and has a great neckline for any body type. The swoop-neck will accentuate your neck and draw the eye down to the print. This can be paired with black or jean pants. 

 

I hope all of you find what you're shopping for. The crop tops are not for everyone, so do not be discouraged if they don't appeal to your taste. The styles will always change and it's important to know that whatever makes you feel beautiful is best for you. 

Happy Shopping.