Glasses

As a college student who can't afford the luxury of wearing contacts, I am stuck with wearing glasses for now. I used to think I was a "four eyed geek," but lately I have embraced my unfortunate eye sight and found that there are many different styles of glasses. In fact, I have even noticed people that don't even need to wear glasses...wearing them!
Currently I only have one pair, but I have decided that as long as I am going to have to wear glasses, I am going to collect them. :) There should be no reason that I should feel stupid in my glasses right? Well I have researched and found that there are sooooooooooo many pairs that I want.
So ladies who wear glasses, don't feel bad. Embrace them and treat yourself every once in awhile for a new pair. I promise, you'll enjoy wearing them a lot more!

Ripped Jeans

I love ripped jeans!! I can't however figure out what all the buzz is about them. Here we are, people of fashion, who spend the time and effort on looking good and keeping up with the styles, SO WE GO OUT AND SPEND $100+ ON RIPPED JEANS?!?!?!

Here's the thing...I would do it any day. They are becoming a staple piece to my wardrobe. You can wear them with an old vintage shirt, a heavy layered necklace, and some Chuck Taylor's. That's like my favorite outfit! Comfy, yet stylish at the same time. I guess looking dingy and wearing clothes that are "worn out" is what's hot.

I don't know, I just can't wrap my finger around it, but I do know that I am in desperate need of some new ripped jeans!!!

Printed Blouses

For awhile I thought maybe people were done with the whole printed blouse thing. Maybe it's because scarves and heavy jewelry were so big? Not that they're out, but I think with the way the economy is going people are trying to find a number of diverse ways to dress. So this spring I predict that there will be a whole lot of different trends walking around. The printed blouse being one of them. However, I want to focus on just the blouse right now.
Do I love it? YES! I think it is timeless and chic. It's such a statement piece you don't need much more umf to the outfit. Just add a cute pencil skirt or skinny jeans, and some cute shoes and you're done! It's so simple, the shirt speaks for the whole outfit! Stars like Heidi Klum, Vanessa Hudgens, Liv Tyler and Lake Bell (to name a few) have been spotted wearing them.
Now, as a woman who mostly wears solid, neutral colors, I have been exploring this printed world, and have found that when you find the right print, it screams your name and you may not get away from it. So, I suggest you go out and get a printed blouse because they are truly good for days when you want to look good, but don't want to work too hard on trying to find an outfit.

House of Harlow 1960

Ok, So I already LOVE Nicole Richie, but she has some how figured a way for me to love her even more. She is so flawless in my eyes. Her style, her personality, her grace...impeccable! Now, her new jewelry line-House of Harlow 1960. Inspired from African and Indian designs, there isn't anything that I don't LOVE! In most of her add campaigns you can see "the ring." Oh, how I wan this ring. It is a gigantic, circle, tribal looking thing, and I MUST HAVE IT!
True to her form, Nicole is pretty humble about her lucky placement in society, so you can find her full line at La's trendy boutique, Kitson with very affordable price points. Seriously, you have to check it out, there is a little something for everyone.

...yes, yes that is her stuff in my previous post. What can I say I just LOVE IT!

My favorite shoes!

Ok, so I just got the shoes I have been looking for!! They are black platinum gladiators with a wooden sole and chunky heals. They are fabulous! What surprised me is that they were Kristin Davis shoes. I actually wasn't aware she was even into designing shoes. Actually, all of her shoes are quite magnificent. I found "the shoes of my dreams" in Belk. Oh, and on a side note-I always park in front of Belk to get into the mall, and as a result I always walk through Belk. I have never been one to shop there, but here lately I have found a lot of great deals and very cute things. I wouldn't underestimate Belk ;) Ok, here's the greatest part of all. The shoes were originally a little over $100, but were 50% off AND I had just returned a pair of jeans my boyfriend got for Christmas, so I had a little store credit. So, my shoes ended up only being like $30! I am sucker for great deals, but this may have been my best one yet! I LOVE the shoes, and I couldn't have found a better pair. They were exactly what I wanted and might I say look fantastic with everything!

Oh Accessories....

I don't know about everyone else, but I LOVE accessories. They are so versatile and can jazz up an outfit or make it look elegant. I'm talking, earrings, necklaces, scarves, pins, hats, bracelets, handbags, rings (big ones), and if you wanna get really into it how about a cute little furry dog?! To me, accessories are what "make" the outfit. I love the days when you put on a white t-shirt, paired with jeans, and whatever kind of shoes. Sounds like a pretty boring outfit right? Just a plain t-shirt and jeans? Well with the right accessories that outfit could graduate to a fashion forward ensemble. Here's how, add a hat, any hat-be it a fedora, a newsboy cap, a cloche whatever-and some nice earrings, a necklace (probably a heavy layered chain necklace or a long pendant necklace) and a HUGE cocktail ring. You will see what accessorizing does. It's like an entire new outfit! If you all are anything like me, you like to be always be comfortable but stylish at the same time. I like to call it "comfy chic." Accessorizing is totally the way to pull it off.

Vintage Tees Rock!

Ok, so I may have a slight obsession with vintage tees. They are so comfortable and if done right can look very fashionable. Let's face it, the economy isn't look too hott right now, so if you really want a new (old) shirt I recommend finding a vintage tee shop. They're cheap and when paired with some skinny jeans or leggings they look awesome! If you would like to dress it up add a heavy layered metal necklace, some strappy heels and a fedora. You can't' go wrong with this look.
If you live in the Charlotte area I recommend going to Hong Kong or Rat's Nest. They have an amazing sort of vintage tees.

Animal Print

Animal Print. Ah, what can I say. It's so beautiful and such a classic. I mean really, when has there been a time when leopard print wasn't around? It has been here since fashion started. Leopard, zebra giraffe, snake skin, crocodile. GOD, timeless and chic! There is one thing that bothers me however, and that is when people over do the animal print. I'm talking as an ensemble, in the house or even in your car. Like I said before, animal print can defiantly be a chic edgyness added to an outfit or used in a living room, but too much will cheapen the look and go from classy to trashy. Be informed that if you are feeling a little animal in you than do it with taste and style by adding a nice scarf or shoes just for a little pop. Don't try to match animal prints. IT WON'T WORK!