Saturday Steals!

 1. Forever 21 Blazer - $24.80

2. H&M Blouse - $39.50 

(same from yesterday because even fancies can be reasonably priced!)

3. Gap Cropped Pants - $49.50

4. Lauren Ralph Lauren Flats - $55.00 on sale at Zappos!

Here it is! My Valentine's Day look for less. :) I think I will be purchasing these Gap pants in the very near future! I love their silky appearance and the red/orange color. I also love their versatility in that they can be dressed up with a blazer and blouse, but could also be more casual with a striped tee, cardigan, and loafers. Have you ladies purchased any new bottoms lately that you just can't get enough of? If so please share!

Friday Fancies #2

I ADORE this Zara Printed Blazer. Such a fun way to get into the print trend but also a very classic, style staple blazer.
The exaggerated sleeves on this H&M blouse is what sold me.
How GREAT are these J.Crew pants?! The sheen, the color, the crop, I love it all.
I love how these J.Crew gold flats stand out in the outfit but also seem to flow right into the look.

Here's my second Friday Fancies post! I couldn't help but be inspired by the Pink & Red theme, perfect for the upcoming holiday. :) I wish I could be wearing this outfit to really do it justice. I am so obsessed with how it updates/feminizes the "borrowed from the boys" look while incorporating the latest trends of prints and pops of colors. This is a Valentine's Day outfit I'd wear any day of the year!

I'm working on incorporating my own, original weekly post to go hand in hand with Friday Fancies. It is called Saturday Steals where I will re-create my "fanciful" look with a more realistic one with cheaper prices but equally as chic! So if you like this little number then stay tuned for tomorrow and find out where you can get the look for less. Happy Friday :)

Snakeskin Bliss

Gap Striped Sweater, LOFT Curvy Skinny Jeans (Yes, I own more than one pair and yes, I wear them quite often!),
 MyNameNecklace, Small Diamond Necklace from and Wrap Bracelet from Just the Thing (where I work!),
Relic Gold Watch, Rachel Roy Pumps via Ebay

Finally another outfit post! I'm still getting the hang of finding new backgrounds and time throughout my day to take pictures. But like everything else, it'll come with time. :) I focused this outfit around my new obsession and latest eBay find, Rachel Roy Snakeskin Pumps! I got these beauties brand-new, for under $30. YES! I love how they look paired with darker hues but I am excited to see them with pastels and lighter materials for the summer months. I had an event last night that I needed to be a little more dressed up for, hence the importance of my new heels, but I wore the rest of the ensemble with more sensible black suede boots running around during the day. I sure do love an outfit that goes from every-day wear to night-out wear with just a change of shoes! I hope everyone is having a fantastic week. :)

Geek Chic

I wore the outfit late last week for another day full of classes and work. I picked it for two main reasons: it was an easy, but "put-together" outfit for a busy day and it showcased some of my favorite pieces. I am all into the chambray trend right now, so I was super excited to scoop up this J.Crew Factory one over the holidays for a low price! Over top I wore my favorite F21 find, this adorable ribbon necklace. It was originally much longer but after a few minutes working with my old jewelry tools I was able to modify it to the perfect layering length. :) And of course I had to finally showcase my new Tory Burch flats. Happy Monday everyone! Here's to a quick and productive week!

F21 Bow Necklace, J.Crew Factory Chambray Shirt, LOFT Curvy Skinny Jeans,
Tory Burch Flats, Orange Oversized Tote (unknown brand) via Francesca's, Nicole Miller "High Society" Glasses

Also, I apologize for the poor picture quality. I had to snap these quickly once it was already dark out so these were taken in some dark corners of my apartment!

Saturday Morning Musings

I (hopefully) will be able to post another outfit later on tonight, but I have to work work work allll day today! So, just in case I can't finish up my outfit post this evening, I wanted to post something kinda fashion related. I stopped by Starbucks this morning for a big cup of joe to help me make it through the day and there was the most ADORABLE elderly man just relaxing, reading his daily newspaper. For a moment I felt like I was transported back in time to a more glamorous age, when technology was less important and people actually took time to sit down and talk face-to-face about life, philosophy, and such. I would have loved to sit down with him and hear his life story, yes I'm that type of person who loves to talk to random people in coffee shops and hopes to learn a little something from each one of their stories. But most importantly, his incredible dress. He had on a fantastic structured trench with a thick-knit cardigan underneath layered over a crisp white button down. Classic leather loafers on his feet, thick-rimmed and sharp glasses on his face, and a beautifully shiny signet ring to top it off. I have always had a soft spot for older men and their cynical hilariousness, and this old man just reminded me to take it slow every once and awhile and just appreciate my surroundings. :) Good morning everyone! I hope y'all have a wonderful Saturday!

Friday Fancies #1

I'm super excited about today's post because I am posting first Friday Fancies! Av over at Long Distance Loving (a really great blog y'all should check out) invited me to take part in her fun little Friday, forget about price tags, dream until you scream, weekly activity. What a great way to wrap up the week! So here are my Friday Fancies. When I dream of this outfit I always picture myself walking through Paris on a beautiful spring day...now that's a true fantasy!

Equipment Sleeveless Silk Blouse, J.Crew Fresco Floral Cafe Capri, J.Crew Marina Necklace,
Marc by Marc Jacobs Turnlock Katie Bracelet, J.Crew Class Ballet Flat in Gallery Green
& Coach Classic Leather Shoulder Purse in Navy

So I think my obsession with all things J.Crew is quickly becoming clear. I often get asked what are my top three fashion shows to see and J.Crew is probably number one, closely followed by Victoria's Secret and Alexander Wang. Oh and guess what...it's Friday! Just in case y'all forgot. :) 

Black, White, and Gold All Over

Forever 21 Striped Blazer, Gap V-Neck Dolman Tee, LOFT Curvy Skinny Jeans,
MyNameNecklace, Relic Watch, Saks Off Fifth Stud Bracelet, Libby "Bali" Edelman Flats

Yay for my first real outfit post! I wore this sleek little number to class and work yesterday. I found this blazer at Forever 21 two Fridays back when I was having a girls day with my friend Amber. I literally gasped out-loud when I saw it hanging up in the dressing room and very anxiously asked the young lady working where I could find it in the store. She looked at me like I was crazy for being so excited but told me I could just take it. I was even more pleased when the price tag said only $24.80! I am so excited to incorporate this printed blazer into more and more outfits. I love how it looks matched with all black but I am super interested in pairing it with some bright blouses and pants. I'm sure y'all will see this in many more outfit posts to come. :)