elle woods inspired...

if i were going to harvard law school, i would totally rock the pink blazers, pink heels, pink pencil skirts, etc.

and that is exactly what i like to imagine while wearing this outfit...

however, i do not go to law school and i do not have a job where i get to attend business meetings and important business lunches...

so, church will have to do!

but it's ok to dream about it...

blazer: h&m

skirt:h&m

belt: varga

shoes: enzo angiolini via nordstrom rack

clutch: francesca's

watch: michael kors via dillards

bracelets: aerospostale and jessica simpson via t.j. maxx (gold bangle)

why every fashionista should thrift shop.

 i love shoes.

love, love, love them! 

when i am low on money, i can't even go near the shoe section in certain stores because it's just too painful.

while at savers a few weeks ago, i was basically given a pair of beautiful heels.

they were so new that the original price tag from dillards was still on the bottom of the shoe.

the original price tag read $90- i got them for $10! 

boom baby.

and this is why every fashionista should hit up their local thrift shops every once in a while...

 jean jacket: aeropostale

striped tank: romy

skirt: romy

belt: unknown via designer shoe warehouse

shoes: enzo angiolini (thrifted, of course!)

necklace: rue 21

watch: michael kors via dillards

come along with me for...

a few weeks ago my mom and i headed to the carnival to take some pictures.

key phrase being "a few weeks ago", when the weather was much cooler, which is why i am in a sweater and long capris. 

just had to inform you on that one- i am not crazy.

it's nearly in the 100's this week and just the thought of wearing a sweater and long capris outside makes me feel nauseous.

so.

while in hollywood earlier this summer, i found the cutest boutique called varga.

it's not very often when you find a boutique that sells things that are affordable.

but this one was.

i'm always so excited when i find these places because then i know that i can buy things that not everyone else has.

you know, that awkward moment when you walk into a class, the store, or a get together and you're wearing the same shirt as someone else.

or even worse- while at a pool in st. george a few months ago, i was so excited to wear my new bikini from victoria's secret, until another girl walked in wearing the same one.

and it was even more awkward since there were only about five of us there.

so sometimes it's much better to play it safe by shopping at not-so-popular stores.

 so if you find yourself in southern california anytime soon, look up the nearest varga, you won't be sorry!

 

cardigan: abound via nordstrom rack

top: h.i.p. via norstrom rack

lace cami: american eagle outfitters

capris: l.a. idol via bohme

shoes: cole haan via nordstrom rack

belt and hat: varga

earrings: cost plus world market 

necklace and bracelets: forever21

sunglasses: kate spade via nordstrom rack

  

for the love of stripes

yesterday was my attempt at fashion post #2.

i read somewhere that you're not supposed to do fashion posts if you're not a fashion blog.

but who really makes the rules anyways?

it's too much fun pretending to be a model for an hour or so.

so i'm sure you've noticed that stripes have become very popular lately.

unfortuantely, i own very few striped items.

the one in this outfit was actually adopted from my mom's closet.

oops mom, i'm sorry, i know you hate it when i do that!

but really, what are daughters for?

(i'm pretty sure i pointed it out in the store anyways.)

so really, it's half mine! ;)

sweater: francesca's

shirt: downeast basics

leggings: downeast basics

boots: wild diva (amazon.com)

belt + accessories: forever21

sunglasses: coach

this was also my first attempt at red lipstick.

i think i like...

              something that i've learned from other blogs is to buy skinny belts and tie them around your waist.

to see more, go here.

i hope everyone has a fantastic week!

hopefully i will be able to find some free time to come back and post...