Broke And Beautiful

That is the question.
I’ve seen a lot of ladies really, really rock the romper this summer, but does that mean it’s a good thing?
What do you think?

Only Hearts Lace Trim Romper
$66

C&C California Organic French Terry Romper
$118

Nightcap Clothing Ruffle Romper
$172 $120.40

Juicy Couture Intarsia Romper
$128 $38.40

Joie Hollywood Romper
$188 $131.60

T-Bags Print Terry Romper
$180 $90

T-Bags Print Terry V Neck [...]

Posted on July 25th, 2008 under $150 and under, Designer on the Cheap, Experimental Style. Tags: Designer on the Cheap, jumpsuit, overalls, poll, romper, shopbop. Comments: 5

We’ve covered Steve Madden’s extensive flats collection for spring… But you can’t always rock flats with some wide leg jeans, or a pair of tiny shorts. That’s why God created wedges!
Unfortunately, some of the styles below are still on pre-sale. so I’ve written the date that they’ll be available beneath the price.
So let’s start, shall [...]

Posted on May 6th, 2008 under $150 and under, Fresh Off the Rack. Tags: cutout wedges, gladiator sandals, platforms, spring wedges, steve madden, wedges. Comments: 3

Elum Designs is a stationery, invitation and calendar designer that’s taken paper design to a whole new level. Based out of San Diego, the artist discovered her talent while designing wedding invitations for brides and grooms in SoCal when she was presented with a huge challenge: designing her own wedding invitations.
Now we all get to [...]

Posted on April 27th, 2008 under $150 and under, Here's What I Think..., Living with Style, Memory Makers. Tags: design, elum designs, paper design, stationery, thank you notes, wedding invitations. Comments: None

It takes a boat load of confidence to rock a high heel, but it takes even more confidence with a peppering of my favorite combonation, sass’n’sauce to rock a bold print or color down there.
Luckily, spring trends give us the opportunity to give this image a shot. Bright shoes are in, patterned or colored, and [...]

Posted on April 23rd, 2008 under $150 and under, Experimental Style, The Deets. Tags: 2008, alice + olivia, bold shoes, bright colored shoes, bright pumps, neon trend, shoes, trends. Comments: 1

It’s been a while, OFD, but we’re back! And today, we’re working with a Twelfth St. By Cynthia Vincent Mint Cashmere V-Neck Sweater for $242 $99. We can splurge for this item, because it’ll make several versatile outfits!

DATE NIGHT:
This is a cinch because the top is already super flirty and feminine.

Mint Cashmere Sweater from 12th [...]

Posted on April 22nd, 2008 under $100 and under, $150 and under, Designer on the Cheap, Outfits for DAYS, Why Aren't You Wearing.... Tags: anne klein, ben sherman, cashmere, cashmere sweaters, designer discount, forever 21, MIA, michael kors, nanette lepore, Outfits for DAYS, oversized clutch, oversized sunglasses, quilted handbags, quilted purse. Comments: None

Steve Madden’s new spring styles are so numerous and plentiful that I have to break it up into several posts just to showcase how awesome all the designs are!
So this “episode” is all about spring flats. We all know how amazing flats are - versatile enough to go with shorts, dresses, jeans, or anything else [...]

Posted on April 20th, 2008 under $100 and under, $150 and under, Designer on the Cheap, Fresh Off the Rack. Tags: designer flats, flats, spring flats, spring sandals, steve madden, steve madden flats, steve madden spring, steve madden summer, summer flats, summer sandals. Comments: 2

The Heartbreak Collection
Complete with all phases of the divide

Metric - Calculation (Theme)
Martina Topley Bird - Llya
Damien Rice - Cheers Darlin’
Tom Waits - Green Grass
Sarah Slean - Pilgrim
Rufus Wainwright - The Art Teacher
Poe - Junkie
Andrew Bird - Tea & Thorazine
Cat Power - Free
Stars - Your Ex-Lover is Dead

I’m personally not heartbroken (knock on wood!), but [...]

Posted on April 15th, 2008 under $150 and under, Experimental Style, Fashion-ification, Here's What I Think.... Tags: heartbreak cures, sad songs. Comments: None

LBlueD stands for “Little Blue Dress.”
While winter LBDs were black, sultry frocks covered in bolero jackets, trenches and sweaters, springtime allows you to forego those excess items and, well, lighten up.
That’s why we’re introducing the Little Blue Dress! Something a little more springy and colorful, and it still qualifies as a neutral base that [...]

Posted on April 13th, 2008 under $100 and under, $150 and under, $50 and under, Why Aren't You Wearing.... Tags: blue dress, LBD, navy blue dresses, neutral dresses, spring dresses. Comments: None

In the age of 2008, where women are wearing men’s clothing, and men are wearing jeans so tight that they look elastic… We have no choice but to value the original and unique. However, lest we not forget those classic combinations that brought us to this point: the trench, the winged eye, or just a [...]

Posted on March 25th, 2008 under $150 and under, $50 and under. Tags: bluefly sale, brown wedges, charlotte russe dress, classic fashion, generra dresses, red heels, red sandals, spring combos, spring dresses, steve madden sandals. Comments: None