Fashion: To Romper or not to Romper

Romper - BCBG, Belt - Forever 21, Watch - Fossil, Shoes - Steve Madden

I used to think I could never rock the romper trend. I have a short torso and some curves that just didn't work with the romper style. Until I found this one. It's not too short in the back like most of them are on me and it doesn't make my short torso look even shorter. Please excuse the wrinkles - I was sitting for a long time before I convinced Jay to take some pictures of me. We may or may not have been in the parking lot of the restaurant for our photo shoot. 

It was a fun easy outfit to throw together for our date night. I plan on bringing this outfit with me on vacation and I can't wait to wear it again.

What do you think of this look? Are there any trends you never thought you could wear?

Fashion: Red Hot Sales!

I'll let you in on a little secret. Now is the time to shop and score some major deals in stores. They will soon be putting out their fall clothes (CRAZY!) and they are starting to get rid of their spring and summer inventory. Another great time of year is right after the holidays but I happen to think you can score some great stuff right now.

Jay and I took advantage of our day off and got a ton of really great stuff for even better prices. Here's a breakdown of the great deals I found:




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1. Loft: Ruffle Button Down Short Sleeve Top $9.88
2. Loft: Sun-Kissed Flower Print Pencil Skirt $14.88
3. Loft: Linen/Cotton Embroidered Drape Back Dress  in white $32.99
4. Gap: Stretch Twill Espadrilles in natural $19.19
5. Banana Republic: Sloan Fit Straight-leg Black Pants $22.49
6. Macy's Beaded Turquoise Necklace $15.00 (mine is all turquoise)

Have you taken advantage of these great deals yet? Is ther any other time of year you like to stock up on items?

Trend We're Loving: Colorful Pants

Now that summer has begun, it’s not uncommon to see people wearing bright colors – bathing suits, tops, vivid eye makeup... It’s one of my favorite things about summer. The colors just make me happy.

One trend that’s emerged in the past year or two is the colorful pant—in everything from neon yellow to coral to cerulean. 

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Whether a skinny jean or linen pant, the bright bottoms are everywhere. In my opinion, it’s a trend that everyone can pull off. With so many color choices, you’re bound to find something you like. I purchased a pair of skinny kelly green pants from The Gap. They weren’t the cheapest pair I’ve ever bought, but they fit incredibly well and are light and comfortable for summer. You might not think this type of pant to fit in with a lot of your wardrobe, but you’d be surprised. They can be worn with tank tops, fitted tees, flats, heels or strappy sandals. So many options. 

Another one of the good things about this trend is that there’s something for every budget. You can get a cute pair of brightly colored pants starting at $20. Check out Old Navy or Target for great deals.

Have you embraced this trend?

Wedding: My Bargain Wedding Shoe Find

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Calling all brides out there: let me tell you a little secret ... it's possible to wear high end accessories on your wedding day for a fraction of the price. How you ask?

Enter discount stores such as Nordstrom Rack, TJMaxx, Marshalls, etc. I frequently visit these places to see if there are any good deals going on and just happened to find some amazing shoes for my wedding.

Here's the thing though. You have to be patient and you have to hunt. Sometimes I go into these stores and sadly walk out empty handed. However, if you're willing to wait you can find incredible deals.

The shoes I found are Vera Wang and retail for well over $300. I paid $99. Yes - for the same shoes you can still find online and at major department stores for three times more. This is insane. They are not last season and there is nothing wrong with them.

I wasn't even searching for wedding shoes when I found them but I was freaking out when I did. I knew they had to be mine immediately -- it was too good of a deal to pass up on. I have about a year still to look but I didn't think I would find shoes that looked as good for the price between now and then so I scooped them up.

It's worth the hunt - trust me! When you're spending hundreds (read: thousands) of dollars on all other aspects of your wedding - saving a few bucks here and there adds up quick!

I can't share photos of the actual shoes on the blog because my loving fiancé (Hi Jay!) reads this and I don't want him to see. I've got to leave some elements of surprise out there for him!

Have you found an incredible deal at a discount store? What's your favorite bargain item to hunt for?

Accessories On the Cheap

I never put much effort into accessorizing, but I’ve realized in the past few years how much the right accessories can take an outfit from looking good to looking great.

Problem: sometimes accessories can turn into a big expense. Personally, if I’m going to invest my money I’d rather it be on a good pair of shoes. So in order to compromise, I’ve made it a point to only buy jewelry and other accessories when I can find them for dirt cheap.

That’s where Forever 21 comes in. Quick story. Once I was in Forever 21 looking at a top. That’s when a much younger girl came up and looked at the same exact top. She then turned to her friend and said “isn’t this a cute dress?!?!” That’s when I realized – I am getting old. Yes, sometimes it feels ridiculous to shop in a store where 15-year-olds girls run amok, but have you checked out the accessories section? Great deals on very chic jewelry.

Here are a few things I got on a recent trip:

How much do you think these six pairs of earrings cost? If you said $12, you would be absolutely correct.

What are your go-to places for finding cheap and trendy accessories?