OOTD: BELT it

I have a love/hate relationship when it comes to wearing waisted belts...emphasis more on the hate haha. Sometimes it helps slim my figure and other times it hugs me in all the wrong places. So imagine how surprised I was to see a pic of my OOTD from yesterday and actually think to myself, "HEY..that doesn't look half bad!"

Drapey, elastic-waisted tunic tops don't usually flatter me, but I LOVE the way they look. I ordered this pinky rose tunic top from Charolette Russe awhile ago and wore it once but didn't like the way it looked. So in the back of my closet it went and hadn't seen the light of day since. So yesterday I decided to give it ONE more try but knew I'd have to pair it with a waisted belt. I took a look in the mirror and thought ehhh..it looks alright, and out the door I went.

Fastforward to my OOTD pic and it was love @ first sight. Guess this top is back to stay!


Rose tunic top: Charlotte Russe $25
Pendant chain: Charlotte Russe $10
Waisted belt: Used from a dress
Dark denim jeans: Zara $40
Black shoes: Aerosoles see previous post

OOTD: Happy St. Patrick's Day

I know this post is a week late, but HAPPY ST. PATTY'S EVERYONE!
Unfortunately, this is as crazy as my work outfit's can get for this holiday haha.
ENJOY!


Tan cropped cardigan: Old Navy $30
Dark green ruffle top: BodyCentral.com $20
Jeans: Guess @ TJ Maxx $40

OOTD: Chains...Bows...& Zebra Stripes!

As much as I love my solid color tops, sometimes you just gotta go for that extra UMPH!

I put together this outfit SUPER last minute..aka an HOUR before I had to leave. I was stupidly stressing for almost 2 WEEKS over what I was going to wear to a night out down in Atlantic City with a bunch of friends to celebrate the BF's bday. I searched online and in a few stores, but I didn't want to spend alotta $ and nothing I saw was to my liking. Cut to the final outfit... besides the black cuff bracelet..I ended up using items that were already in my closet.


Sequin zebra stripe tank: Target $15
Black pencil skirt: Forever21 $20
Studded waist belt: TJ Maxx $10
Black heels: Franco Sarto at TJ Maxx $40
Black cuff bracelet: Forever21 $10


This was a casual outfit I put together for a casual Friday @ work. When I first laid eyes on this 'bow-ed' tee shirt, I thought it was super cute and it was on sale and added it to my shopping bag online right away. It reminded me of one of the tops from the Lauren Conrad Kohl's collection..anddd it was muchhh cheaper.

So when it finally arrived in the mail, I wasn't sure how to go about wearing it. Should I dress it up, dress it down, keep it as just a casual tee? So i decided to pair it up with some skinny jeans and heels..always does the trick right? ;)


Creme bow tshirt: New York & Co. $15
Dark skinny jeans: Zara $40
Black heels: Colin Stuart @ Victoria's Secret $30
Black bracelet cuff: Forever21
Cream rose earring studs: Aldo $12

Another work outfit...LOVE this black blazer. You can dress it up or down and it will polish off the outfit. See another example after this pic of another way I dressed it up.


Black jersey material blazer: TJ Maxx $30
Cream chain top: New York & Co. $16
Dark denim flare jeans: TJ Maxx $16
Cream heels: Payless Shoes $20
Gold & pink cuff: Banana Republic $12

For example, I wore this outfit to work and then met up with family @ a casino and dinner for my Mom's birthday.


Black jersey material blazer: TJ Maxx $30
Lilac ruffle top: TJ Maxx $20

OOTD: Banana Republic

A few weekends ago, me & the mom made a trip out to one of my favorite NJ outlets in Jackson.

I'm always amazed at how low the prices are at the Banana Republic outlet there. Nowadays, you couldn't GET me to step foot in a non-outlet Banana Republic store. The discounts are MORE THAN 50% on most of the items as well as the gorgeous jewelry.


Pale pink collar button up: Banana Republic outlet $25
White tank underneath: Banana Republic $12
Dark skinny denim jeans: Zara $40
Aerosoles: see previous post
Gold & pink cuff: Banana Republic $12

OOTD: Stripe me

Here's a few work outfits from the last 2 weeks..I've been on a stripe kick for some reason..enjoy!



Black & white stripe top: Liz Claiborne $30
Dark denim jeans: TJ Maxx $17
Black Aerosoles: see previous post
Chunky necklace: Forever21 $8



Black ruffle top: Forever21 $16
Black & cream cardigan: Forever21 $20
Grey stretchy jeans: Wet Seal $20
Black Aerosoles: see previous post
Heart necklace: had it since forever, don't remember anymore



Brown sweater tunic: TJ Maxx $20
Brown leggings: Forever21
Brown boots: see previous post
Gold & pale pink cuff: Banana Republic $12

Product I LOVE: Skinny 'Biker' Jeans

I have had my eye on these bad boys for awhile. No matter what sites/stores I have searched, I can not seem to find a pair for anywhere under $80. I have never ever spent a lot of $ on a pair of jeans. Mostly b/c if I lose OR gain a little weight, the size and fit of the jeans are no longer the same.

So while I was reading up on some missed blogs, I came across one of my fav blogs Just a Bowl of Mouldy Fruit. One of her previous posts was on her dislike for jeans until she came across a similar pair of my much loved biker-esque demin.


I am in LOVE with these gorgeous jeans. If I could I would swim across that little pond called the Atlantic Ocean and buy myself a pair of these ASAP...I WOULD.

Here are more pics of these 'Biker Jeans' that I'm referring to.


Black Orchid in Hydrogen $89 on Singer22


7 For All Mankind $178

J Brand Racer X Motocross leggings $100

OOTD

More rufflesss...

Ruffle top: see previous posts
Long dark brown cardigan: Zara, on sale $30
Black leggings: Zara $30
Brown boots: Walmart

OOTD: My navy chunkified necklace!

Blue sweater dress: TJ Maxx $20
Black leggings: NY & Co. $20
Brown boots: Walmart, see previous post
Pearl/navy chunky necklace: $9, NY & Co.

OOTD

Khaki jacket: Aeropostale, had it forever
Black V-neck ruffle top: Forever21 $18
Jeggings: TopShop $40
Brown boots: Walmart, see previous post

OOTD: Ruffles

Anything I want to feel pretty I realized I usually reach for something ruffly, pink or beige. I've done an OOTD post with this shirt before, I can't get enough of it.

And to add just the right touch, I added my Aldo rose earrings.


Top: see previous post
Black sweater wrap: INC at MACYs, had it since forever
Jeans: MACYs, had for a long time as well
Beige pumps: Payless Shoes $20 on sale
White rose earrings: Aldo, $12

OOTD: Inspiration, Khloe Kardashian

I saw this image on Kardashian stylist Monica Rose's blog of Khloe in the airport.

The colors are gorgeous and compliment her.

So0o as much as I wish I could afford her $400 Navajo sweater throw, I decided to use something I've had laying around since the summer time to give a small touch to my outfit. Can you tell what it was? Yes, that cute little scarf. I bought it for $3 at a local summer outdoor fair. I love how it mixes brown and black with some beige and white thrown in.
Sweater dress: GAP $30, on sale at a GAP outlet
black leggings: Zara
Brown boots: Walmart

OOTD

I LOVE my INC black cotton wrap, I bought it from MACYs and I've had it for years now.


Black wrap: INC
white tee: Wet Seal
Jeggings: TopShop $40
Brown boots: Walmart

OOTD: Charlotte Russe top

This will be one of many upcoming OOTD posts. I purchased this CR top from a CR outlet in Jackson, NJ.


Top: Charlotte Russe $18 (necklace bib attached)
Black cardigan: Vera Wang for Kohl's $18
Jeans: Macys
Shoes: Aeropostale (see my previous post)

Project 10 Pan: Round 2 - COMPLETED!

Another Project 10 Pan completed. See my 1st post on P10P: Round 2 here.

It's been on going for awhile now, so the items from the 1st post have already been thrown out. The picture below shows most of the remaining items. Also note, I had 4 mini items so instead of these making up my final 4 items, I only counted them as 2 items.

(First 1/2 of items from Round 2)


(Not pictured: CG lash blast, OPI Bubble bath, BE primer, MUFE primer, MK satin lip balm)
Continued from my 1st Round 2 post:

8) Mary Kay Satin Lip Balm
Really nice texture, super smooth. It's a clear lip balm & there's no scent to it which kinda weirded me out since pretty much all lip balms today have some sort of scent. I've had it forever and had received as a gift. Mary Kay probably doesn't sell this item anymore.

8 1/2) Mary Kay Satin Hands Lotion
Also received this as a gift with my Mary Kay Satin Lips balm. Very sheer and thin texture, isn't that moisturizing. Not fond of the smell. They probably do not still sell this item either.

9) Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer
LOVE IT. BEST facial lotion I have EVER USED! Have already repurchased. See my Product Rave post here.

10) MAC makeup remover wipes (100 pack)
Another pack bites the dust. I like the smell to these, but I don't notice a big difference between these wipes and the Neutrogena makeup removing wipes which are $8. I keep going back and forth.


When Round 3 starts these items are the next to go:

-Soap & Glory Righteous Butter Body Cream
AMAZING clean and fresh smell. Have never smelled anything like it. I use on my skin before bed and in the morning you can still feel how moisturized my skin is, as well as that amazinggg smell!

-Amazing Cosmetics Concealer
Too bad at all. Very nice coverage with 2 layers and nice sheen to it. Will prob repurchase in the future.

Snowed In

The snow has been coming down since late Tuesday night and isn't stopping until Thursday morning. Right now it's 7:30pm on Wednesday night and not only is it still coming down, but we've had at least 10 inches of snow.

aahhhhhh

So being snowed in is not one of my strong points. Here's some sappy BUT CUTE pics of the pup via being stuck inside.

OOTD: Feelin Blue

Actually...it was the complete opposite. This OOTD was from FRIDAY! I should've been rocking some black and gold. I was looking forward to a fun, Superbowl-filled weekend. Go SAINTS!


Navy blue sweater: Century 21 $25
Grey crew neck tee: $4
Dark wash skinny jean: Zara $40
Brown boots: Walmart
Necklace: New York & Co. $8.50

OOTD: Anddd more snow

Once again, I had to deal with a few inches of no good rotten snow...I probably sound like a huge Grinch but now that I'm working in the 'real word,' snow during the week is nothing more than a huge pain in the butt inconvenience.

Didn't have much motivation in this outfit besides to stay warm and feel comfortable. Oh yea..AND to wear my new Forever21 fashion ring. Super sparkly!!


Beige and creme striped v-neck sweater: GAP $35
Cream scarf: Macys $36
Black leggings: Zara $30
Brown boots: Walmart
Fashion diamond ring: Forever21 $5

OOTD: Chunky Coral Necklace

It finally arrived! My NY & Co. necklaces finally came in! I decided to pair up my chunky coral necklace with a solid black tee & despite the bitter cold temperature...my Aerosole wedgesss!


Cropped tan cardigan: Old Navy $30
Solid black long t-shirt: Target $10
Skinny jeans: Zara $40
Tan buckle wedges: Aerosole $31
Chunky coral necklace: $23

Clever lil quotes

I read this quote on Amber's Notebook and it put a quick smile on my face...enjoyyyy!

Don't knock the weather; nine-tenths of people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while.
--Kin Hubbard

Product I LOVE: Sephora brand Top Coat

(the top coat is on the end to the right)

Most of the time, I am one of those ppl who believe brand name is best. I totally eat my words on this one when it comes to stumbling across the Sephora brand Top Coat polish.

I was at Sephora to take a look at the OPI nail polishes, when I realized, oh crap I need to buy another top coat polish!.

I had HAD it with a Sally Hansen top coat polish...it SUCKED big time. No matter what polish I used whether it was a high end, low end, a light color, a dark color, a sheer or opaque color, this top coat would seem to chip my nail color LITERALLY within a day or two!

I was going to buy the OPI top coat, but didn't feel like spending $9 just for a clear top coat. So I went over to the Sephora brand section and grabbed myself one of their top coats for $6. ITS AMAZINGGG! No joke, once you use this top coat, your polish WILL NOT chip for almost 2 WEEKS! I've used it with light color polishes and dark polishes.

I will repurchase this over and over!