OOTD: Jewel Tones

 Who doesn't love a rich warm jewel tone for the fall?

Ruffle dress: Urban Outfitters on sale for $17.99 originally $68!

(See my post on Urban Outfitters here.)

Black cardigan: Vera Wang for Kohls

Black wedges: Aerosoles 

(See my post on Aerosoles here.)

Ruffle top: Body Central (website only)

Camel cardigan: Old Navy

Jeans: House of Deron

Shoes: Aersoles

Silver ball bracelet: Ralph Lauren

Tiny heart necklace: Kohls

Casual top: TopShop (closest store is in NYC)

OOTW: Boots, sweaters & blazers

Here are a few quick outfits from this week. Enjoy!

Dark grey lightweight blazer: Target $25 (these run big!)

Top: Alfani (vintage)

Cropped pants: Zara

Shoes: Aerosoles (see previous posts)

Watch: Target $14

Below is how the outfit started in the morning since it was chilly out. When it warmed up I took off the sweater.

Sweater dress: TakeOut @ TJ Maxx $20 (I've seen this @ Target as well!)

Boots: Walmart (see previous posts)
Dark brown sweater: The Limited

B&W cardigan: Candies @ Kohls $25 (GREAT quality material, not flimsy & thin!)

White button top: Old Navy

Jeans: House of Deron

Black wedges: Aersoles (see previous posts)

Product Dupe: Chanel's Le Vernis nail polish in Particuliere

There's been a lot of buzz about Chanel's Le Vernis polishes, especially the shades in Particuliere & Paradoxical. These are a purple based color.

Definitely gorgeous fall colors, but for $23 each it's not exactly the price I would pay for a nail polish. (..a lipstick YES! but a nail polish NO!) 

The dupe I came across is for Particuliere which is a more muted purple w/ the slightest hint of brown & grey. If you see the color swatch online here it looks much darker than it is in real life. The image belows helps depict a much more realistic color.

$23

So where did I come across a great dupe for this color? ULTA & it only cost me $7.50! But be aware I am referring to Ulta's Professional Nail Lacquer polishes and not their regular $3 polishes.

See the colors on their site here.

$7.50

OOTW: Still in denial

Slowly but surely I'm bringing out the sweaters & scarves...I refuse to wear a coat until the temperature hits below 40 though! Sure I have a scratchy/sore throat & a head cold...it's worth it right!?...right? 

Soooo whether I get the flu or wear a coat first...we'll see who wins...me or the weather...

 

Olive green collared button-up: Charlotte Russe $30

Belt: Urban Outfitters $15 (on sale)

Chunky necklace: Charlotte Russe $12

Gold watch: Target $14

Cropped jeans: Macys

Wedges: Aeropostale (see previous posts)

Cropped jacket: Know Style $30

Scarf: from a festival $5?

Gold watch: Target (see above)

White top: Miley Cyrus for Walmart (don't judge me haha!)

Jeans: House of Deron @ TJ Maxx (see previous posts)

Wedges: see above

Navy blue sweater: Zara $10! (on sale from $40)

Cream top: see previous posts since I wear this to death

Watch: see above

Jeans: American Rag

Wedges: see above

Grey top: WestKei @ TJ Maxx (see previous posts)

Jeans: American Rag

Wedges: above

Pink top w/ pearl embellished shoulders: TJ Maxx $40

Leggings: Zara $40

Shoes: Franco Sarto @ TJ Maxx $40

White watch: Target $12 (good dupe for the Chanel watch)

Chunky necklace: see previous

White & Black top: Forever21 $18

Leggings: Zara $40

Wedges: Aerosoles (see previous posts)

Black sweater: Vera Wang for Kohls $35

Striped sequin top: Royal Love @ TJ Maxx $25

Jeans: Zara $30

Wedges: see above
Silver glitter hoop earrings: from Portugal

Black boyfriend blazer: Express $80

 Top: New York & Company

Jeans: Guess $40

Shoes: see above

Product Dupe: MAC Villians Nail Polish

MAC just came out with some gorgeous product and colors in their 'Disney Villians' collection. For once it seems their nail polishes might just be worth the $$$..or are they? ;)

I started eyeing 2 of the nail polishes, Mean & Green and Formidable! However, for $13 a pop it's a little too pricey for me plus they seem to be SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE. So I began my search and came across some Orly 'Cosmic FX' collection polishes in no other than CVS believe it or not. 

If you check these out online here, the pictures do not do them justice. You need to go into the store and swatch away! These are usually $10, but @ CVS they were on sale for $7 each! I ended up buying Galaxy Girl, but def loved Space Cadet & Out Of This World.

Just for fun!

I was looking through the sale items online @ Urban Outfitters and came across this...too funny. And if anyone needs one they're still available in every size lol. Not sure why these aren't sold out yet...hmmm.

ENJOY!

OOTW: I'm Back!

I'm backkk! Unfortunately, I was away for only 5 days and the weather wasn't as cooperative as it usually is there. The first day I was there it rained and the next 2 days it was super windy and cloudy = not a lot of sun or pics. But here's a few pics & only 2 OOTD's. 

This is the South of Portugal aka Algarve.

The pup was not happy staying behind

Military jacket: Ann Taylor LOFT $40 (on sale from $85!)

Cream silk tank: Charlotte Russe $22

Black silk shorts: Charlotte Russe $10 (on sale from $28!)

Silver pewter sandals: TJ Maxx (see previous posts)

Chunky necklace: Charlotte Russe $12

Jacket: see above

Navy blue pearl top: Charlotte Russe $20

Dark wash stretchy skinnies: TJ Maxx $30

Sandals: see above

OOTW: Leaving on a jet plane

Hellooo! This will be one of my last posts until I return at the end of the month. I'm going on a little fam visit/vacation to Portugal. Here are a few OOTD's to hold you over until then. xox

Sweater dress: TakeOut @ TJ Maxx $25

Brown belt: see previous posts

Brown wedges: Aerosoles

Gold watch: Target $15

White v-neck: Target $20

Chunky necklace: Charlotte Russe $11

Black moto jeans: Charlotte Russe $40

Black leather heels: Franco Sarto @ TJ Maxx $40

Got It: 'Fall'-ing for Boots

The only good part about Fall are the BOOTS of course! 

Ankle, knee length, thigh-high, zip up, slip on, suede, leather...I don't discriminate.

However...I'm pretty picky when it comes to heel height. When I buy a boot, I make sure it's also appropriate for work & not just for going out...so scratch that comment earlier about a thigh-high boot...I'll have to leave those out for now.

The majority of the boots I own right now are mostly flat. So my boot hunting began unexpectedly @ TJ Maxx of course and I came across these bad boys.

The brand is called UnListed and they're a really nice suede material with a patent heel & platform.

I've actually had my eye on these for awhile now & when the price came down to $30 I was SOLD.

I've worn them once so far & thanks to the platform they're not bad. The heel is very sturdy, not flimsy like most cheap shoes. So far so good!

OOTD: Embellished Shoulders

I like this trend to an extent. Who doesn't like sequins, pearls, beading and silver strands of chain!?..right?

Anyhow, I only like this to an extent b/c I feel that I'm rather 'top-heavy' looking thanks to my large chest and wide shoulders...lucky me. Thanks to my DNA, you will rarely catch me wearing any wide shoulder blazers ala Kim Kardashian or strong looking military tops ala Rihanna. To me, it's all about proportion.

So I feel the more extreme the embellishments...the more heavy I end up looking. Here's what I'm working with so far.

(if you look closely, you will see the entire shoulders are beaded with white pearls)
Top: TJ Maxx $30

Dark jeans: TJ Maxx $25
Black heels: TJ Maxx $30

Navy blue top: Zara $15 (on clearance)

Jeans: Charlotte Russe $30

Silver bow heels: TJ Maxx $30

Silver bracelet: Ralph Lauren

OOTW: Falling into Fall

These are my first attempts at Fall-ish outfits. I can't get my brain into Fall mode when I was just wearing summer dresses at the beginning of this week...sigh. I'm fighting it as much as I can...I don't want to accept that summer is over...

White tank: New York & Co. $26

Grey sleeveless sweater (kinda covered by my scarf): Ruby Moon @ TJ Maxx $25

Scarf: vintage

Dark wash jeans: House of Dereon @ TJ Maxx $25

Suede ankle boots: Unlisted @ TJ Maxx $30 

Gold watch: Target $15 

Kimono top: Body Central

Jeans: Charlotte Russe $30

Silver bow heels: Anne Klein @ TJ Maxx $40

Cream v-neck: Alfani (vintage)

Jeans: Macys

Shoes: zoe&zac @ Payless

Gold watch: Target

Forest green tank: Mossimo for Target $18

Sweater: TJ Maxx $25

Jeans: American Rag @ Macys

Shoes: see above

Gold watch: see above

Eggplant top: The Limited

Jeans: Macys

Shoes: DSW

Gold watch: see above

OOTW: LAST of the Summer outfits

I've never been one to say summer is over after Labor Day hits.  

Unfortunately....I'm slowly coming out of my denial and realizing summer is coming to an end.  

Not b/c its after Labor Day...no no...it's b/c when I get up in the morning and throw on a summer dress or skirt and walk out my door I realize HOLY CRAP its chilly out.

So for now all I can do is reminiscence to ohhh just about a week ago when we were still hitting 90 degree days! Jeez...crazy ass weather...get it together and bring back some 80 degree days at least...thanks.

Top: Mossimo for Target $18

White skirt: New York & Co. $8 (on clearance)

Gold sandals: Coconuts @ DSW

Dress: Urban Outfitters $27 (on sale + 10% discount)

Light brown wide belt: Urban Outfitters $20 (on sale)

Wedges: Target

Romper: Love Culture $25

Blush sweater: New York & Co.

Shoes: DSW

Studded top: Charlotte Russe $18

Grey jersey skirt: H&M $5

Shoes: DSW

Gold watch: Merona for Target $15

Dress: Target $22

White watch: Target $12

Silver bracelet: Ralph Lauren

Shoes: zoe&zac @ Payless

Dress: Target $20

Brown belt: Target $25

Shoes: twentyone @ TJ Maxx $20

 Top: Pink Rose @ TJ Maxx $30
Skirt: see above
Drapey necklace: Forever21
Wedges: Coconuts @ Payless Shoes

Got It: Urban Outfitters

One of my favorite stores is Urban Outfitters...that is..when there's a sale. Otherwise, it's usually a little too pricey for me. But they carry some great brands like Pins and Needles (cutest summer dresses!), Silence & Noise, & Alternative Apparel. And when those brands are on sale, I like them even more. ;)

I've been keeping my eye on these Pins & Needles summer dresses since July. At $60 and $70 bucks a piece, I've been crossing my fingers that they'd go on sale soon & still have my size available. And on top of that Chloe over at See Chloe Shop had a great 10% online code to use along with a free shipping code. (click the link above to see the online codes along with a trick)

The prices below reflect the 10% discount.

Pins & Needles Silky Waterfall Dress

$17.99 (originally $68)

Pins & Needles Pintuck Dress

$26.99 (originally $58)

OOTW: Rounding up this week

Only a few OOTD's from this past week.
Enjoy!

Forest green tank: Target $18

Cropped tan cardi: Old Navy $30

Light wash jeggings with zippered sides: Zara $10 (on sale!)

Gold pendant: Charlotte Russe

Gold watch: Target $14

Gold sandals: DSW

Navy & white vneck: Ralph Lauren

Belt: see previous posts

White skirt: New York & Co. $8 (on clearance!)

Brown sandals: see previous posts

 White boyfriend vneck: Target

Gold pendant: Charlotte Russe

Gold watch: Target $14

Brown belt: Target $12

Jeggings: Charlotte Russe $30

Cognac wedges: Target $20

(the camera makes this top look c-thru...it's not)

Olive tee: Wet Seal $5

Black belt: see previous posts

Light grey jersey skirt: H&M $6 (on sale!)

Black wedges: see previous posts

White watch: Target $12

Chunky silver necklace: Forever21

OOTW: Round 2

Some more outfits. I played around a lot with black and brown in these. There are some color combos I do NOT like to mix. Such as gold & silver, black & brown, & black & blue.

Thin striped vneck: H&M $15

Brown belt: Target $12

Dark wash jeans: Zara $40

Cognac wedges: Target $20

Gold & brown cuffs: H&M $12

White cropped sweater: don't remember

Blush brown studded tank: RXB @ TJ Maxx $20

Wide brown belt: see previous posts

Light wash jeggings with zippered sides: Zara $10 (on sale!)

Brown sandals: Franco Sarto @ TJ Maxx

White scoop neck tee: Wet Seal $3

Black belt: see previous posts

Black & white skirt: INC @ Macys (vintage)

Black patent heels: Elie Tahari @ TJ Maxx

Black dress: Target $12

Black belt: see previous

White skirt underneath the dress: New York & Co. $8 (on clearance!)

Black wedges: Payless Shoes

White watch: Target

*since the dress was too short for my liking, I decided to layer a structured skirt underneath

Cream ruffle top: see previous post

Blush pink sweater: see previous

Brown belt: Target $12

Cropped olive pants: Zara $10 (on sale!)

Cream shoes: Payless Shoes

Cream embellished top: Charlotte Russe $18

Jeans: Macys

Black wedges: Payless Shoes

White watch: Target $12

Black romper: Express (last yr)

Belt: see previous

Brown sandals: Franco Sarto @ TJ Maxx