Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Glimmer in Gold for the Holidays

What's warm, welcoming, and perfect for the holidays?  Gold! Whether it be gold accessories, gold shoes, gold dresses, gold metalic makeup, and gold details on clothing - it's in and everywhere this year! Here are a few savvy selections of Gold for you to consider this holiday:

Glimmer in Gold in one of my personal favorites for the holidays! Along with the look, I love the name "Discotheque Savvy Dress" which can be yours for $52.99 on ModCloth




Fancy yourself up this holiday season with these Gold Pumps. The soft gold is flattering with most  colors like black, brown, red, blue, green, gold (you name it) - and the ankle strap is removable. These shoes can be yours for an unbeatable price of $13.51 (be aware of shipping costs - these shoes ship from outside of the USA)



 The contrast gold trim on the black leather finished clutch is a perfect pair to accompany with any dress this holiday season - $20 from Asos.


Liven up your holiday by wearing OPI's Gold Shatter Nailpolish, and Maybelline's Bronze Blowout Metallic Eyeshadow. These two are sure to give your body that healthy holiday glow!


This beautiful black twist top gold necklace will compliment any style this holiday. Wear it daily or save it for that special occasion, either way you can't go wrong for only $16.95


This gold toned bracelet watch by XOXO is exactly what you'll need to know when the clock strikes 12:00 on New Years Eve.



Tuesday, November 29, 2011

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

Yes, it is the most wonderful time of the year but it can also be the most expensive times of the year! The holidays are in full swing and everyone is shopping, baking, decorating, and calendars are filled with holiday events and parties! Naturally, women want to get dressed up for holiday events and usually, they do not want to wear something they've already worn to a previous event. If you're low on money but you still want that gorgeous dress that you may not be able to afford - well - there are really two options:

1.) Do not remove your tag from your beautiful dress you purchased but be very careful not to spill on yourself, or stand too close to anyone with a drink! Better yet, just stand in a corner and look good but be ackwardly social to avoid any damage so that you can return this over-priced dress you can not afford!

OR

2.) Rent the gorgeous dress you've wanted from Rent the Runway. This website allows you to rent designer runway dresses and accessories for a fraction of the retail cost! It's the most wonderful...idea of all time!

If you're budget is on the higher end, you can rent a dress like this Christian Siriano Black Coctail Dress.

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This dress retails for $1,750 but can be yours for the night for $200!


If you're on a lower budget, you can be sassy in this holiday appropriate red coctail dress by

This dress retails for $348 but can be rented for your special holiday function for only $65!


So when you need an option, please do not choose option 1 from above! There is no need to be socially ackward anymore thanks to Rent the Runway! Simply visit the website, sign up and start browsing! Pick your size, pick your date, and relax knowing that you will feel effortlessly stunning in your affordable rented runway dress of choice!


10 Items for $10 or Less

10 Items for $10 or Less


Forever21 oversized top
$9.80 - forever21.com

Forever21 floral skirt
$7.80 - forever21.com

Forever21 glitter jewelry
$8.80 - forever21.com

Forever21 flower jewelry
$1.50 - forever21.com

Forever21 sequin scarve
$10 - forever21.com

Forever21 slouchy hat
$6.90 - forever21.com

Forever21 aviator shades
$5.80 - forever21.com

Forever21 floral belt
$5.80 - forever21.com

Almost Nude Nail Polish
$2.80 - forever21.com

Eyeshadow Palette
$1.50 - forever21.com




This week's images come from Forever 21 and feautures 10 stylish items for $10 or less. Shop this entire collection online or in-stores. If you like what you see, everything can be yours for only $60.70!!! That's what I call a savvy steal!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Celebrity Copy Cat

When shopping for a dress to wear to my cousin's wedding, I thought: "Money is a bit tight right now, but I don't want to wear the same dress I wore to my last event - so let me go try Forever21". Forever 21 is my favorite store to shop! With patience (and you need plenty of it in this store), I can go in there and easily come out with five different outfits for under $150. I know the production and material of the brand is not top notch but - for the look and amount that they sell their product for - it works perfectly fine for my pocket!

I walked in on a mission! I was looking for one thing, and one thing only! I found my dress and looked at the price tag...I thought...JACKPOT! This dress is mine!! So I made my purchase and left with only one item (pat myself on the back): This Green Dress for $24.80



I went home happy that I found a dress for under $25 that was stylish and wedding appropriate! A couple of weeks went by and while I was checking my favorite blog The Cheap Chicas, I came across a post titled, "Under $100 Head to Toe..." which feautured a picture of one of E! Live's Hosts, Guiliana Rancic. There she was - petite, beautiful, and chic - for under $100 and then I noticed, she was wearing my dress!!!! I hit the jackpot twice!


I was able to copy the exact look of Guiliana for only $24.80! I wore a gold bangle to compliment the gold on the top of the shoulder and a pair of tan pumps I had purchased over a year ago at TJ Maxx for $29.95. Here is my celebrity copy cat look:


Not nearly as slim, but 100% confidently chic in my green dress!