dreaming of couture

first off, i am in LOVE with the new juicy campaign

the other night i had the WEIRDEST dream. well, i guess not weird...but okay, everyone and their mother is talking about the barney's warehouse sale. and i'm pretty sure i saw a commercial for it too before i went to sleep. so i had a dream that i went and i found two AMAZING purses. one was like $249 from $845 and the other was $829 from like $2000 (i know, i don't know how the hell i remember this either). my mom was treating so i picked the cheaper one, but i spent the REST OF MY DREAM looking for the other one. like, hopelessly through new jersey and new york city. and my mom's last famous words "okay, after this..this is IT. you are cut off. you should have just said you wanted the bag so i could have saved a trip." haha.

must be my subconcious self talking. i have been trying my hardest not to spend. really, i have.


except when i see pretty things at pretty (or not so pretty) prices.


sharing this with my readers. one of my favorite shoe brands, pour la victoire...

Leonora Sandal
found here for $260

isn't she (...er...it) pretty? yeah. and $260 isn't exactly cheap... especially if the gladiator trend fades next year then you're kinda effed. and out of $260.


but if you buy it HERE... you pay like, $90. really. and there is even a better color selection, so SCORE.


i know i've been slacking a bit again lately, but expect a zoya review coming up. i know, a lot of people have already done theirs and i am SLACKING but yeah. plus, i start college next week! whoo! but i'll make time for blogging ;P

HAPPY WEEKEND!

my love affair with shoes.

to say i have a shoe problem is an understatement. really. i mean, just look at some of my posts.

when i was REALLY young, i HATED clothes shopping. i wasn't a tomboy, but until i was about 10 i could care less about clothes. but i always loved shoes. i remember being in kindergarten with my baby pink cowboy boots and my red cowboy boots (i think they were frye, i actually still have them somewhere), courtesy of my dad (who oddly enough has great taste in shoes/fashion in general). for me, there were always shoes.

as i grew older, i developed a love for cute shirts, then purses, theeeen everything else. but shoes? we go waaaay back.

here are some shoes that i am LOVING right now...

Pour la Victoire "Brenda" Cuff Bootie
found here

must have these. plain & simple. (hint hint mommy & daddy my birthday is coming up...bahaha too bad they don't read this) i love the simple cuff. these look actually pretty comfortable too. pour la victoire designs gorgeous shoes!


Kate Spade "Neely" Flat
found here

i love the jewels! such a cute accent. the shade of purple - eggplant - is also really pretty. i think this shade is transitionable (woah, new word ;P) through the seasons.




American Eagle Graduate Boot in Monument
found here

i saw these in an email from american eagle. i really like this color.



Steve Madden "Marrvel" Bootie
found here

yeah, i'm still obsessed with studs. i also NEED these. like...it's bad.


BP "Edie" Leather Ballet Flat
found here

these are my favorite flats EVER. i bought them years ago at nordstrom in gold and black. they last FOREVER and are literally the most comfortable flats i've ever worn.


WHAT SHOES ARE YOU LOVING RIGHT NOW?

fierce? let's hear the verdict...

let's start off with this key fact: I LOVE CHRISTIAN SIRIANO.

why? i have no idea. but i wish he was my best friend. seriously. like, it's bad.

needless to say... when i found out that he was doing a collection with payless, i was psyched. payless is a great place when you don't want to spend toooooo much on a cute pair of shoes and if you just need them for a one time use. but i'm totally not saying they only last one time...they do last pretty well in my own experiences!

now, let's look at christian's collection.

Sandstrap Peep Toe
found here

these are cute. i'm liking that the ankle strap is removable. two looks for the price of one! it also comes in brown.

Strut Pump
found here

also, cute. nothing revolutionary here..but still cute. i'm liking the chains and the studs. we all know that my weakness is studs. they have a bit of an edge but still can probably pass as professional or polished.

Slither Boot
found here

my FAVORITE. seriously. they have blue soles - i think this is the color blue that christian was referring to when he said his makeup collection was inspired by egypt. i love love love. i do have a bit of a problem paying $50 for boots at payless though considering i could probably get a better name at nordstrom for a bit more. as long as they're good quality and seem like they'll last though the price can easily be justified. i think i'm going to buy these especially considering i have a 20% off coupon.

i'm hoping they add more to this collection. it's not as "chains and metal" as i expected from the preview pictures that i had seen months earlier. there are only three designs which is sort of boring. the designs are also pretty basic in general - sort of expected more out of the box for him BUT BUT BUT it is for the mainstream (and payless). i think i will be purchasing the boots - BUT i do want to see them in person first. sometimes it is sort of hard to tell how quality truly is online... i do love those blue soles though.

WHAT'S YOUR VERDICT ON CHRISTIAN SIRIANO FOR PAYLESS?

being domestic.

i have to be losing my mind. why?

a.) i WANTED a bedazzler.

b.) i BOUGHT a bedazzler. (via a 50% off coupon from michael's, score!)

c.) i love that new miley cyrus song...paaarty in the usaaaa!

d.) i LOVE the bedazzler.


i only did a few studs on some black flats, but i see a lot of possibilities and some diys. i may may try that LINK balmain vest. or even an inspired tank top. we'll see how creative i get.

even though i saw a lot of bad reviews for the bedazzler, it works fine for me. obviously it's not the thing best ever, but i'm not looking to mass produce garments or bedazzle anything major haha.

moving on... i've been really domestic lately. proof? over the past week, i've baked a banana almond cake with chocolate chips, a quiche, homemade brownies and cooked a few nights. if anyone wants any of the previously mentioned recipes, just let me know!

i'm not sure how many of my readers like to cook or like to get recipes and get someone else to cook them for them (trust me, i totally understand) but i HAD to share this very simple dressing recipe with all of you!

it's from ten dollar dinners with melissa d'arabian (weekend tv sometimes gets really boring and i tune into food network for the majority of the day..and then i get inspired to cook) and it's just too simple NOT to share. i already have it memorized. i usually make it times 7 because it fills up an empty dressing bottle i have and leaves some leftover for the salad.

MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
found here, but let me make it even easier...

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard (don't taste this on your finger, sort of bitter!)
• a splash of soy sauce (odd right?)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
  

mix the first three together with a whisk, then slowly whisk in the olive oil. DONE and DELICIOUS. if you like garlic, i'd recommend mincing one clove and throwing it in the dressing. i do this instead of rubbing the garlic on the inside of the bowl like she recommends.

her recipe also advises you not to use iceberg lettuce. i'd reccomend sticking with romaine. i tried being a badass and mixing some iceberg in, but if you're like me and like to have some soggy leftover salad, it's not so good.

this dressing has easily become my favorite - and i'm not the biggest fan of homemade dressing. i reccomend a nice big salad with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, carrots (i make carrot strips with the peeler and cut them in my salad, so good!), cucumbers and some feta. ENJOY! :D

OH OH OH and if you try it, be sure to let me know how you liked it!

apricot love.

i know, who really wants to blog about deodorant? but honestly... i recently switched over and i felt the need to rave about it.

i always hear all this crap about aluminum in most of the deodorants that are out there and really, can this stuff really be good for you? i doubt it. [i'd do more scientific research on it, however a) i am lazy b) i am pretty convinced this stuff is not the best you can put on your skin c) hardcore science + me + blog = no) but really, there's not too much of a selection without this crap. unless you want to go au naturale (not recommended) or make your own (my mother swears by an equal mix of cornstarch and baking soda).

my mom's close friend, who unfortunately had a battle with breast cancer a few years ago, told me that she was advised to use tom's of maine. if her doctors told her to use this, i think it's safe to assume that it was probably one of the best out there. the next day, i headed to the store and was pleasantly surprised by the variety of scents. and the ingredients.

what i like about this product:

• the apricot scent is AMAZING. i skipped on perfume whenever i wore it. don't be worried though, it is NOT overpowering. i am really tempted to buy the lime scented one too!
• it DID last 12 hours - unlike other companies with false claims
• it DIDN'T leave residue - also unlike other companies with false claims
• it does go on a little wet (it's more of a gel) but it dries quickly and most importantly - IT KEEPS YOU DRY. like all day in my experience.
• natural ingredients
  
• NO ALUMINUM!
• NO ANIMAL TESTING!

and if you need even more proof, just look at the ingredients from their website.

• Hops inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. The antimicrobial action of hops inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria while reducing the possibility of skin irritation.
• Zinc ricinoleate binds up odor molecules. Sourced from castor beans, zinc ricinoleate traps and absorbs bad smells
• Natural fragrance blocks odor. Encapsulating natural fragrance oils with silica shells makes them last longer.

more info here


aaaaand.... when you're done, give THIS a look. psh.

needless to say, i am a total convert. i refuse to use deodorant with aluminum. why would i with this awesome product?

WHAT'S YOUR VERDICT ON THIS? ;P

ack

i get in this rut a lot.

cuz sometimes even if i have the time, i'm just too tired to update or reply to comments.

tomorrow [my day off SCORE] i will be updating and commenting back.

[and raving about a new obsession or two]

soooo .... talk to you then!

review of holllywood intuition

i have babbled a bit about the hollywood intuition line at target. alright, i've babbled a lot. but i must give credit where credit is due.

does anyone remember that botkier for target line? the purses RUBBED OFF ALL OVER THE PLACE. and it's not like i even wore it for a while and then it did...it rubbed off on me as i took it out of the box after ordering online. but i digress.

the hollywood intuition line is one of the best lines i've seen at target. like...ever. i warn you, the following review is a little on the babbly long side, but you'll get my honest opinion on the pieces that i've seen from the line.

i'll be honest - i bought a LOT from this line and i didn't really plan on it in the beginning. i walked into target looking for something else like buffalo pretzels and saw the hollywood intuition display. (doesn't this always happen at target? you go in for one thing and leave with some shiz for yourself?) i saw a black purse and fell in love. even though i really don't need a black purse, i had to get it. it was the only one left too. the next day i went back to buy the purple one i'd been eying up...and the same day i bought the purple style in black. and i bought the orange bag. bad, i know. but i could not pass this line up. i also love how the colors can transition easily from summer into fall.



Hollywood Intuition Large Satchel
found here in black and here in orange

this was the first bag that i saw from this line and it caught my eye as soon as i walked in. i couldn't leave the store without buying this bag. the faux leather is of great quality. i bought this bag in both colors. the orange instantly brightens up an outfit. note that unlike the picture online, it's not neon orange but more of a burnt orange. i've received so many compliments on the bags and they definitely look more expensive than they were.



Hollywood Intuition Tote
found here in black, here in purple and here in green

i love the shape of this bag. there were 3 of these in purple at my one target and when i went back today there was only 1 left. very happy that i scored it ;) and i just had to go to ANOTHER target to get the black version. i love how it can be worn a few ways, even across like messenger style. very versatile and perfect for people on the go or college students. i'd safely say that a macbook can fit in it. i've seen the green in person and have had to pull myself away from it. two is enough...for now ;P i know i'll get a ton of use out of this bag especially when school starts



Hollywood Intuition Belt Bag
found here in black, here in green and here in purple

i reeeeally wanted to love this bag, but I couldn't. it is a bit TOO small for my personal tastes but probably would be good if you only need to carry around a few things. i think i'd like it better if it was a little bit bigger and instead of being a 3 in 1 bag, be a 2 in 1 bag as a handbag/clutch instead.

Hollywood Intuition Mixed Media Bracelet
found here

love love love. i saw the picture online and was so happy when i found it at the store. all of the bracelets look really cute together and i can tell they'll look great separately too, especially the bangles! i have SUPER small wrists though so i do warn that the bangles (shown on the bottom) are a bit hard to get into. i've seen similar peace (i typed peach at first..whoops) sign bracelets for MUCH more money than this entire set. definitely worth it.

Hollywood Intuition 4 in 1 Cosmetic Bags
found here in multicolor and here in faux snakeskin

i've seen these multiple times. cute little bags, but i don't neeeeed them (i try to behave whenever possible)

Hollywood Intuition Glamour Necklace
found here

liked it, but wasn't impressed enough to buy it. maybe another target trip. i could definitely see it sprucing up any outfit, especially a black dress or even a plain tee and jeans.



Hollywood Intuition Mixed Media Necklace
found here

cute, but wasn't impressed enough to buy it. i definitely see a lot of potential though.


Hollywood Intuition Bracelet Set
found here

studs! didn't buy this either. but still cute.


Hollywood Intuition Tote with Scarf
found here

ADORABLE scarf. i can't remember if the scarf matches the interior lining however it matches the interior lining of the bags from the rest of the collection. i do like the bag. it's very simple and roomy. however it just doesn't match up for me quality wise with the rest of the collection. it's sort of a textured material, not like the faux leather of the rest of the collection. the bag itself is just a tad too plain (but sometimes a plain bag is all you need!) and sort of reminds me of a free gift you'd get with a perfume set. it just didn't stand out to me so it's not something i'm dying to buy.


Hollywood Intuition Aviator Sunglasses
found here

i didn't see these at my local target at first, but after i went back to buy another handbag, i found one pair left. i snatched them up but stupidly didn't try them on. let's put it this way, they can easily look less than a reasonable price if it fits every face like mine. i wanted to love them, but i just couldn't. they're a bit flimsy, personally i would have accidentally broke them in about a week tops. also they were WAY too big on my face frame (and i'm someone who looooves oversized sunglasses). it might work if you have the right face shape, but i'm not so sure. i'd have to say the only thing in this line that i'm disappointed with. save the reasonable price and buy a handbag instead!


Hollywood Intuition Reversible Floppy Hat
found here

the hat's just not my style, so honestly i wouldn't buy it. the hat itself seems very sturdy and it's reversible (black/brown). probably a nice addition to an outfit for the beach.


Hollywood Intuition Snake Tote
found here

i sort of really don't like the whole snakeskin look, so i didn't fall in love with this tote. my least favorite item out of the entire collection. i think it looks much lower quality than the rest to be honest. i thought it was in the wrong section. but hey, i'm sort of biased and spoiled by the rest of the bags ;)




mmkay, so now that i'm done gushing over my love for this line, i'm going to go watch the yankees game and one of my faaaavorite pitchers... JOBA JOBA JOBA! (i have to say it three times, since it is so fun to pronounce. seriously. try it.)




seriously, how can you not love joba joba joba? ...yeah i'm done. yay baseball.


WHAT'S YOUR VERDICT ON THE HOLLYWOOD INTUITION LINE FOR TARGET?

* oh and ps, if you see a similiar review on the target website from user "couture love" ... it's me ;)

my first time at marshalls

yeah, i know. my first time? sort of sad since i live in the mall capital of the state country world.

i've been to stores like ross and nordstrom rack. i've also been to other discount type stores that have just given me a headache. but ross and nordstrom rack have proven to be my favorite.


here's my basic mentality when i walk into those types of stores. feel free to take this as advice ;)

1. GRAB WHATEVER YOU CAN. see those gold shoes over there? think they're kind of cute, but not sure? uh..well, don't let them sit there. especially if they're the last pair left. chances are if you walk around the store, they're not going to be there once you get back.

2. DON'T BE AFRAID TO FILL THE CART. seriously, see above. don't regret not grabbing that shirt or those shoes.

3. TRY ON. BE PATIENT. this will take a while, especially if you fill your cart up.

and 4. TRY TO SHOP WITH A PARTNER. yeah, i know this can be lame and annoying. but i know if it wasn't for a friend or even my mom sometimes i'd go crazy. because a) someone needs to watch that cart (he he he) and (b) they will talk you out of buying that shiny rainbow top (just work with me here) because it's like $2 and you can TOTALLY find a way to make it work...because you won't and they know that.


that being said..let me give you my reviews on ross and nordstrom rack.

Ross (or Ross Dress For Less .. whichever you prefer) is awesome. like nordstrom rack, it is one of those places with the grab now, try on later mentality. i know i can ALWAYS find a cute, cheap dress there. they don't have as many of the higher end designers, but the prices are definitely hard to beat. plus, i have a really bad dress obsession so $10-$15 for a dress is amazing especially when i'm buying 10-15 dresses (yeah, it's happened...oops.) or when you can find a prom dress that you KNOW no one else will have because there's only one in that store for like $30. beat that. however, ross can be a hot mess. like...seriously. you can go crazy without some patience. take a cart and take your time. you will be able to find something. they also have handbags and shoes.

Nordstrom Rack is the MOTHERSHIP for me. like...it's bad. i can't even walk in without finding something. if you're into designers, go go go go go go go go NOW. i can't bring myself to buy designer jeans anywhere else because when you go to the rack, you're basically guaranteed a pair of designer jeans for like $100. i bought seven for all mankind skinny jeans for $99 last summer. and a few weeks ago i bought william rast jeans for $22 (you read that corrrectly!). their shoe department? to die for. their handbag department? even better. i honestly can't believe some of the discounts they give on shoes/handbags. michael kors wedges? mmmmmhm. betsy johnson handbag? mmmmhmmm. michael kors hangbag that i had been eying up all season that was like $400 and sold out and now is on sale for $120? mmmmhmmm.


clearly, you can tell i am in love with those stores. so where does marshall's come into play for me?

Marshall's kind of reminds me of a Ross-Nordstrom Rack hybrid. the prices are great and i saw a lot of well known brands and designers. i am happy that i did try them out because ross is about an hour and a half away and my faaavorite nordstrom rack is two and a half hours away (there is one about 10 minutes from me that i love but it's just not the same). their shoe department really impressed me. i grabbed a pair of jessica simpson sandals for $15 and these cute white sandals from a brand that is totally escaping my mind for $12. i wasn't in my above referenced shopping mode, so i wasn't really in the mood to shop (what the eff? i know). like i said, i was very impressed with their shoe department and i definitely want to go back to check out some of the heels and boots i saw. i also saw paris hilton sandals (i kind of forgot she even had a shoe line) and i looked them up when i came home and saw a price tag of $79 (but certain colors on sale for like $35) when i saw them at the store for $29. i might go back to get them too...THEY WERE STUDDED.

like i said, i wasn't in my shopping mode so clothing-wise i didn't really get the full experience. i looked through the messy racks (seriously, i know it's hard to stay organized but this was a little overwhelming. i did manage to find cardigans! whoo. another obsession of mine. how can you beat cardigans for like $11.99? and some of them were even american eagle! (clearly, another love of mine)

all in all, i'm very happy with my purchases and i'm excited to go back.

WHAT'S YOUR VERDICT ON MARSHALLS, NORDSTROM RACK, AND/OR ROSS?

adding another item on to the wish list

when i actually sit down and have a chance to post, it is post OVERLOAD time. last post of the night, i promise ;)

good news: my lulu's dress (a few posts below) was shipped out the other day! so i don't have to wait until the end of august to get the white dress. score.

my new wish list item is ....

House of Harlow 1960 Leather Drop Necklace
found here

i've seen it before, but when i saw it on maegan (seriously, go check out her blog. she's pretty awesome..and if you don't believe me, read this, because she has cool diys and her experiences are unique, for lack of a better word argh sorry my head is FRIED). i liked it even more.

faux fix

found here for $30

i have had the best experiences with havaianas. i bought my first pair at a sample sale for like $4. then i bought a pair in black for full price. something you have to understand - i abuse my flipflops. seriously. i wear them EVERYWHERE. for a summer walk, on the beach, shopping, etc. my black ones lasted from the SEVENTH GRADE UNTIL I WAS A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL. really. i swear. so in my opinion, havaianas are worth the investment. plus they're the comfiest flipflops you will ever wear. i promise. (buy them directly from havaianas and you'll get a much better color selection than nordstrom)

found here for $7.50

old navy has a faux fix version. cute cute. i've never had good experience with old navy flipflops. everyone is in love with them, i know...but the way i abuse my flipflops, nope. the color always rubs off ... and things poke me. it's probably just me. but yeah. i think this is a great option because sometimes it is just not realistic to spend $30 on a pair of flipflops. plus they have cute little embellishments.


WHAT'S YOUR VERDICT - WHICH DO YOU PREFER?

dear miley,

dear miley,

hiiiii. gee, you look happy there. honestly, i kind of don't like you. you have that quirky thing going on for you and that's nice but you don't seem like my type of person. but there is something that i sort of like about you (aka i don't hate you).

and once i saw your commercial for your line at walmart, i was like "okay, maybe i do sort of like her..."

and then i tried on a few pieces at the store. it is bad enough that i hate the walmarts near me. they suck. i literally screamed I HATE PEOPLE there. and i like people. i retract my compliments on most of the things i said i would get. i understand designer collabs can't be amazing quality when at places like walmart and especially when it is mass produced. i think i was spoiled by the amazing hollywood intuition collab at target. i think so. it ruined me. the botkier for target line also ruined me... in a bad way. you ruined me miley. YOU RUINED ME.

i'm not going to lie, a few decent pieces that you could easily make WORK. i'm just going to walk away slowly and say that. or uhh .. type it.

AND I HATE THOSE SHINY LEGGINGS YOU HAVE.


...no, it's okay. let's stay enemies ... or whatever we were like yesterday.


xoxoxox

fashion court.

ps: where are you hiding that plaid shirt? i sort of still want it. kinda. i think i'll just go to target.


pps: max azwhatever-clearlydoesntunderstandtheconceptofwalmart ... if i'm going to buy your purses, i will not pay $50...at WALMART. and this is coming from a girl who spends MUCH MORE THAN THAT ON PURSES.

a survey; more about me.

thanks to Ms. Jennifer Fabulous

1. What is your favorite item of clothing?

i have too many dresses to count. i love each and every one of them. i also love a good pair of shoes.


2. What are your biggest obsessions right now?

Hollywood Intuition for Target
found here

studs. shoes. bright colored handbags. big splurges as well as little ones at target or h&m. i bought most of the handbags in the hollywood intuition line because i fell in love with the rich colors and reasonable prices. i'm currently wearing the orange one which brings life to any outfit. oh and non fashion - twitter. obsessed.


3. Who inspires you?

hm, i'm not quite sure. i usually wind up starting my own trends. i like to go a bit out of the box. i sometimes love mainstream trends and other times i really don't.



4. Who is your favorite designer and why?

for clothing? that's a toughie. i love a lot of designers as well as a lot of smaller brands. a year ago, i would have said hands down juicy couture. my style has evolved a lot.

for shoes... lately it has been pour la victoire and of course my summer staple of havaianas. i recently bought the jimmy choo & hunters collab rainboots and i love them. even with shoes though, i love many designers.


5. What is your most favorite song ever?

seriously simple yet really tough questions! one of my favorite songs will always be sexy back. haha, it just brings back so many memories.


6. What is your favorite song of the moment?

sexy bitch by david guetta and akon (that was mildly embarrassing to admit)

also evacuate the dance floor by cascada, the new black eyed peas album and the lady gaga album. i like upbeat music - it keeps me in a good mood! and it is always the best type of music to work out with.

7. If you were a candy, what would you be?

caramel. definitely. haha :p or orbit gum in wintermint. i have like PACKS a day. it's a bit ridiculous.


8. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. What words make up your rainbow?

determined. passionate. realistic but still a bit optimistic.

9. What is your favorite film?

legally blonde. although i love like any reese witherspoon movie. i also LOVE the godfather. i really love to watch movies and i have a lot of favorites :p

10. Who is your favorite actor/actress?

reese witherspoon & sandra bullock for actresses


mr. michael c. hall (aka dexter..loveeee him)



11. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?

i spend a chunk of my childhood in boca raton, florida. i love it there. i also adore washington, dc. so either one of those places ;)

12. What are your three favorite smells?

good perfume (viva la juicy, ralph by ralph lauren, the harajuku collection)


a homecooked meal


and who could resist a good smelling boy :P



13. What are your three favorite tastes?

this is unfair! haha. there is probably no way i could limit it to three.

okay, i'll try... italian food, orbit wintermint (i can't live without it), iced tea (especially that mojito one...SO GOOD)


14. What is your most treasured possession?

another tough one. i don't even know where to start.

15. What did you want to be when you grew up?

lawyer. i've wanted to be one for a very long time, but i'm still toying around with what type of specific law i would like to go into.

16. If you were an ice cream flavor, what ice cream flavor would you be?

coffee or strawberry cheesecake

17. If someone made a short film about your life, who would play you?

wow, i can't think of a celebrity that truly resembles me. i would love reese witherspoon to play me though.

18. What would the perfect afternoon consist of?

a good lunch, shopping, a nice swim in a heated pool :p

19. If you were a flower, what would you be?

lily or tulip.

20. Tell me a random thing...be it your favorite line from a song, scene from a movie, or quote from a book...tell me about something that you love.

i'm a total girly girl but after going to a yankees game in july, i've started to love baseball. don't get me wrong, i always loved the yankees but now i take a bigger interest. i love watching yankees games.

it might have to do with these boys though....

(seriously, how can you not love the faux hawk?)

;P

oh and another random thing.

i have a cue card from the set of regis and kelly in my living room. a stagehand gave it to me. i actually got on stage and met david cook bahaha a story i will tell if anyone is interested :p

I TAG EVERYONE TO TAKE THIS...

let me know if you do :D

sawwy.

i have been slacking.

i've been working this week, falling asleep at 3am (damn insomnia) and then waking up again at 8 or so to get ready.

i will return comments, have new posts and be back in general tomorrow ;) thanks for all of the blog love so far!

more studs - a possible diy inspiration piece

i'm loving studs.

BALMAIN STUDDED VEST

found here

when i saw the above vest on a haute mess, i had to look it up. i'm hoping i can find something similiar. i don't think it's in a realistic price range (and trust me, i don't mind forking over cash for designer clothes but yeeeeah), unless you were beyonce ;)

it could be a possible diy. like i said, i LOVE studs so it automatically caught my eye. but the back of the vest might be a bit too much for me. the overall design might be a bit too much for me, come to think about it. i think my dream vest would just have those studs in the V shape and maybe the rounded ones on the bottom. the more i look at it, the more i want to diy it my way :P


WHAT'S YOUR VERDICT ON THE VEST?

waiting for this in the mail

i saw this dress in a magazine and immediately knew i had to have it

The Natural Cocktail Dress in Cream

found here

but i ran into two problems...

a. i couldn't find it via search. i emailed the company and they responded like the next day.

b. it is on back order until the end of august.


i probably won't get too much use out of it THIS season. i'm not sure how much i can wear a white dress in the fall...but i know that i'll get a ton of use out of it in the future. who knows, maybe i can find a way to make it work in the fall too. it's simply a beautiful piece. it looks versatile enough for work, a party or even just out (okay, i do like to get a bit too dressed up even just to go to the mall sometimes, but it even outs because sometimes i bum it out).

and seriously, does it look like it was $34? i've heard of Lulu's before (i'll admit, i stalk their products...) but i've never actually ordered from there. i'm hoping that i'm happy with my purchase.



WHAT'S YOUR VERDICT ON THE DRESS?

My Inner 15 Year Old Wants To Love The Miley & Max Azria Line

Why? Because it’s really simple, nothing too out of the box and still really cute. Very versatile and from the looks of it, it really doesn’t scream DID YOU KNOW THIS IS FROM HANNAH MONTANA ‘S LINE AT WALMART? (sorry, cuz that's how I always view her) Oh, and Mr. Azria.

I’m not really a Walmart girl, probably because the one by me is a hot mess. I have to go to Pennsylvania (a state over) to find a decent one honestly. But after telling my mom about how I wanted to look at the line, especially after I saw features of it on The Budget Babe and The Cheap Chica, she picked up two pieces for me on a whim as a surprise.

Chiffon Ruffle Blouse

found here

Trompe L'Oeil Vest Tee

found here

I tried on the blue. Not sure if it’s for me. A bit too many ruffles and warning: VERY SHEER. Like, there really is NOT a way to wear this with nothing underneath. When I tried it on, I didn’t have the right shirt underneath. I’m going to give it another try. The blue is a very rich color. I like it.

This shirt I haven’t tried on yet. I’m not sure how I feel about a vest sewn onto the shirt. I want to love it. I thought the vest was separate though which is unfortunate because I love the tees, but not too keen on the vests.

Both pieces have been hanging up, yet to really be tried on so I can’t give a really accurate and complete opinion. I really loved the plaid shirts but they no longer have them online.

Here’s some stuff I like:

Chiffon Ruffle Blouse

found here

This would be perfect over some dresses I have. I think it would be a worthwhile addition to any wardrobe. Plus, for the price how can you go wrong?

Graphic Tee

found here

Whimsical and cute. Would be nice with a pair of jeans or just for a day lounging around.

Trompe L'Oeil Vest Tee

found here

Those damn vests. I love the shirts underneath. Too bad the vests don't come off.

Trompe L'Oeil Vest Tee

found here

This is a situation where the vest just might work. If you can get over the print of the shirt. Personally, I like animal prints but you have to be careful with the pattern so it doesn't look tacky.

Long V-Neck Cardigan

found here

Looks a bit too comfortable to pass up. I like the simple details. It also comes in black, may have to buy both colors if I like it in person.

Slinky Ankle Leggings

found here

Great marketing on their behalf. I love the name and I'm not a big fan of leggings. I feel like if I get them, my legs will look "slinky" haha.

Tie Dye V-Neck Tee

found here

I could easily buy these in every color. They look so comfy and totally remind me of something you would find at American Apparel.

Skinny Jeans

found here

Can you ever really have enough jeans? I don't have a pair in black, so this might be an opportunity. I usually prefer designer denim (better fit, last longer, better overall quality), so once again I'll have to check this out at the store to see if these would work for me. GOOD cheap jeans are hard to come by.

I really hope I can find the plaid shirt somewhere. The ones that I saw online seemed different than the one my mom said she saw at the store. But then again, you can find that plain plaid shirt just about anywhere these days.

Miley didn't introduce anything new or shatter the fashion world, but really could we ever expect that with a Walmart collab? Maybe. Who knows. I personally think I'm liking the Target collabs better, especially Hollywood Intuition (I should write a review on everything I bought from that, huh?). Over all, I'm slightly impressed. Good work Miley.

WHAT'S YOUR VERDICT ON THE MILEY/MAX COLLAB?