GOT IT: Piperlime.com Very Volatile the Clyde boot

I've been eyeing these since before Christmas. 

I keep a 'Wishlist' folder in my 'Bookmarks' and put links to items I like but want to wait to go on sale.

I've been searching high and low for a edgy pair of flat black boots. So about 2 weeks ago when I checked through my Wishlist, I saw these go from originally $85 to $34 and FREE SHIPPING I jumped!  
(FYI: The brown version is $45)

Very Volatile

Clyde boot $34

I will get a better picture of me wearing these soon. For now you can see them in a recent OOTD here.

OOTW: Crazy snow!

The crazy amounts of snow/ice we've been getting hit with for the past 2 wks have been putting a damper on my OOTD's. Here are a few mix n matched OOTD's.

Olive dolman sweater: Arden B. $20

Black leggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Brown boots: Walmart

Gold watch: Merona for Target $14

 Sweater: Arden B. $20

Black leggings: Zara

Black boots: Volitaile for Piperlime $35

Gold watch: Merona for Target $14

White vneck: New York & Co.

Sweater wrap: H&M

Jeans: Zara

Brown boots: Target

Striped top: Old Navy

Jeans: Charlotte Russe

Brown boots: Walmart

Cream cardigan: Ralph Lauren

Black lace tank underneath: Old Navy

Black moto jeans: Charlotte Russe

Brown boots: Target

Bangles: TJ Maxx

Pale pink top: Ann Taylor LOFT

Dark grey blazer: Target

Black leggings: Zara

Brown boots: Target

Bangles: TJ Maxx

Dark green top: Mossimo for Target

Dark grey blazer: Target

Black pants: Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Black boots: Unlisted @ TJ Maxx $30

Black necklace: Target $12

OOTD: Elle Sweater

I'm loving this Elle sweater from Kohls that I purchased on sale for $30 back in October. 
It's not too heavy and not too light.

Cream ruffle top: Ann Taylor LOFT $12

Jeans: House of Deron @ TJ Maxx $40

Dark brown boots: Target (I've had these for yrs!)

White watch: Merona for Target $12

White vneck top: New York & Co.

Jeans: Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Brown boots: Walmart (I've had these for awhile!)

Gold watch: Merona for Target $14

Pale pink top: Ann Taylor LOFT $12

Jeans: Charlotte Russe $40

Black suede wedge boots: Rocket Dog from Macys (I've had these for yrs!)

Nude ruffle top: New York & Co.

Jeans: Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Black heel boots: Unlisted @ TJ Maxx $30

Brown belt: Target

OOTD: Build a look

Just wanted to show you some a small way to dress up a short sleeve top so you can keep warm this season. It's my classic go to look.

Start with your basic top

Cream ruffle top: AB Studio @ Kohls

Indigo jeggings: Lauren Conrad @ Kohls

Nude wedges: Aerosoles

Add a scarf if you'll just be indoors

Scarf: J. Crew

or...Top if off with a leather jacket

Dark brown leather jacket: Target

OOTW: MIA

Sorry I was so MIA on the posts. I got caught up with Thanksgiving and then was out of commission due to a bad sinus infection.

Here are some OOTW's to make up for it.

 Sweater: Willi Smith @ TJ Maxx

Indigo Jeggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Brown boots: Walmart

 Cream Top: Ann Taylor

Dark Jeans: 17/21 Denim @ TJ Maxx

Brown wedges:Aerosoles

Gold pendant chain: Charlotte Russe

 Cream shirt: New York & Co.

Navy sweater: Zara

Jeans: House of Deron @ TJ Maxx

Brown boots: Walmart

Brown belt: H&M

 Cream Top: Love21

Dark Jeans: Lauren Conrad @ Kohls

Sweater wrap: don't remember

Black wedges: Aerosoles

 Black sweater: Guess

Jeans: House of Deron @ TJ Maxx

Scarf: Ann Taylor

Brown boots :Walmart

 Cream/Brown striped top: Ralph Lauren

Pale pink infinity scarf: J. Crew

Dark Jeans: 17/21 Denim @ TJ Maxx

Brown boots: Walmart

OOTWeekend

I had a busy weekend between celebrating family & friend birthdays to taking my parents to see an New York show @ Madison Square Garden and polishing off the weekend with some outlet shopping. Busy weekends = lots of outfits so ENJOY!

Basic black top: Mossimo for Target

Chunky necklace: Charlotte Russe $12

Jeggings: Charlotte Russe $40

Wedges: Aerosoles $30 on sale

 

Lace top: Kohls $20

Black jeggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohls $28

Black heels: Franco Sarto @ TJ Maxx $40

Basic white vneck top: New York & Co.

Chunky scarf: H&M $15
Brown/grey blazer: J. Crew Outlet $84 (originally $168)

Jeggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohls $32

Wedges: Aerosoles $30 on sale

Black lace tank: Old Navy

Cream cardigan: Ralph Lauren Outlet $35

Black leggings: Zara $40
Scarf: Ann Taylor Outlet $20 (originally $50)

Wedges: Aerosoles

Lilac vneck sweater: J. Crew Outlet $30 (originally $60)

Chunky necklace: Target $16

Black leggings: New York & Co. $10

Boots: Walmart

DUPE IT: NARS Nail polish & Urban Decay Naked palette

 

First up, NARS 'Purple Rain' polish. A shimmery deep purple with a hint of blue.

NARS 'Purple Rain'

$16

 
Essie polish in 'Sexy Divide,' has the same shimmery deep purple as the NARS lookalike. For only $8 as compared to $16 for the NARS polish. You can't beat that.  
Essie 'Sexy Divide'
$8





 

Urban Decay 'Naked' Palette

$44

Next up, another GREAT find. I've always raved about NYX cosmetics. You would never think with prices under $10 you'd get such gorgeous pigmented creamy colors ranging in everything from eyeshadows to their lipsticks. Their eyeshadow palette in Champagne & Caviar has plenty of similar neutral colors as the Urban Decay Naked Palette.

Now, if you're like me, you've already got your MAC eyeshadows/MakeUpForEver eyeshadows/etc. plus your Urban Decay primer potion. So unless you're starting from scratch, there's probably no need to spend $44 on MORE eyeshadows. UNLESS you receive as an XMAS or bday gift of course! ;) So how do you get a nice taste of these Urban Decay gorgeous neutral eyeshadows? NYX palette in Champagne & Caviar!...that's how!

NYX 'Champagne & Caviar' palette

$10

OOTW: Boots & Stripes

Blk & cream striped top: Ralph Lauren

Black necklace (dupe of the House of Harlow necklace): Target $16

Dark jeggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Tan wedges: Aerosoles

Green ruffle top: Body Central

Black cardigan: Elle for Kohls $30

Grey leggings: Zara

Brown boots: Walmart

Pale pink sweater: Sears $20

Black lace tank underneath: Old Navy

Black leggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Brown boots: Walmart

Pale yellow lace top: Asos.com (took almost a MONTH to come in)

Dark grey blazer: Target $20

Dark jeggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohls

Tan wedges: Aerosoles

White watch (dupe for the Chanel watch): Target 

Blk & grey striped top: Pink Rose @ TJ Maxx 

(Pink Rose has the SOFTEST tops out there, LOVE THEM)

Black necklace (dupe of the House of Harlow necklace): Target $16

Black jeggings: Lauren Conrad for Kohls $10

Brown boots: Walmart

Wishlist: Alloy & Piperlime

Who knew Alloy.com had such cute shoes? Here are some fabulous pieces from Alloy & Piperlime that I have fallen in love with...

Alloy Nikki Heel

$37

 A gorgeous dupe for a Vince Camuto studded heel from last yr

Alloy Perry Boot

$47

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these boots! 

However, they don't have my size! 

I'm devastated! AHHHHHHH

Alloy Hudson Boot

$43

LOVE this taupe color

 Alloy Parker Wedge

$33

I love this style heel, however, I'm looking for more of a blush color

Alloy Barrow Boot

$47

 Piperlime Vince Camuto Alician Boot

$198

Gorgeous color, but way too pricey for me

Piperlime Big Budda London Bag

$95

LOVE this bag! 

Even though it's wayyy more than I have ever spent on a bag it has EVERYTHING I've been looking for in a winter bag. I MAY just have to save up & splurge!

Quilted, neutral color, gold chain straps w studding all around...I'm in love.

Piperlime Big Budda Ivy Bag

$63 on sale

I LOVE the tan color, but it looks like they only have black left. :(

GOT IT: LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's

I can't tell you how many times I've heard good things about Lauren Conrad's LC clothing line at Kohls.

EVERYTIME I go to Kohl's, the first thing I do is head straight to her section. This time I was looking for quality bottoms that are versatile to wear with boots and/or heels for work or for going out.

Unfortunately, the Kohl's by me isn't that big so when it comes to LC's line, a variety of sizes in every option is usually hard to find. Hence why I've never gotten to buy anything from her line. However, this time her section was huge and had a big sale going on. Almost every piece of hers that is on the Kohl's website was in store!

Once I got to look through everything I headed to the dressing room with an insane amount of her clothing. The GREAT thing about her bottom pieces is the fit is nice and slim from the thigh all the way down to the ankle. It's a nice slim clean looking fit without feeling like you're suffocating in your average skinny jeans. The material is stretchy and comfortable.  

LOVE. IT.

After trying everything on and accessing prices, here is what I headed out with and may I add that I LOVE AND ADORE EVERY SINGLE PIECE! The next time I do an OOTW post you'll get to see every single piece I bought on me IRL (in real life).


(Please note: prices on the website are MORE EXPENSIVE than in the store!)

 French Terry Leggings 

on sale for $33 

Solid Leggings

on sale for $10 

Ponte Tapered Pants 

on sale for $28

Happy Halloween: "The higher the hair, the closer to God"

That's the motto of every guido and guidette...along with finding some big gorilla juiceheads, downing some jagerbombs, and rocking your best animal print outfit all while drowning in oversize jewelry. What girl doesn't love that!?

Can you guess who I was for Halloween!?

Each item was put together from my own closet (minus the leopard print top..cmon I'm not that tacky) along with some of my Mom's chunky gold vintage jewelry that was catching dust from back in the 80's.

My original Snooki outfit:

Big glittery silver hoop earrings: from a small shop in Portugal

Chunky gold necklaces: vintage via my Mom's closet

Leopard print top: Macys $10 on clearance

Black liquid leggings: Target $12

Snake skin print heels: Anne Klein $40

Fake press on pink nails: Kmart $3

Fake huge eyelashes: Walmart $6

Bangles: H&M, NY & Co., & Forever21

Happy Halloween!

OOTW: From hot to cold

Once that breezy Fall weather sets in of course mother nature just has to tease us with some nice 65-75 degree weather days and then all of a sudden the next day it's back to piling on the blazers and boots. STOP TEASING ME WEATHER! Thx.

Here are some OOTD's from a few nice days...

Tan sweater dress: TakeOut @ TJ Maxx $25

Taupe sandals: zoe&zac @ Payless Shoes $25

 

Black knit sweater: Elle @ Kohls $30

Silk cream top: Charlotte Russe $20

Jeggings: Charlotte Russe $30

Black wedges: Aerosole

Pearl necklace: Aeropostale

 

Blue top: Body Central

Dark grey blazer: Target $20

Jeans: House of Dereon @ TJ Maxx $40