Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Labor Day Shopping


GAP: Jeanssandals
The flats and sweater were both on the clearance rack.
Got the jeans for under $50, the flats for $10, the sandals and sweater for $12, and the white tee for $8.

Express: BlouseJeans
I also love these jeans in the dark red color.
Oxblood/Bordeaux is one of the most popular colors this fall.
Used my sister's coupons to take $30 off the total. Thanks Celeste :)
And thanks Mom and Dad for taking us shopping!

My favorite purchase of the day from AE.
Couldn't find this on their website, but they had at least 5 at my local store.
Also comes in a white-wash color.
Snagged this for $12.

Of course, I had to get Zeus something!
($10 costume from Marshall's)
Yes, I have become a crazy dog Mom.
Never thought I'd see the day.

My fiance claimed our male dog could not wear a bee costume because it was feminine.
But I disagree.
Plus, Zeus's favorite past-time is chasing bees.
Look how cute my baby looks!
And at 4 months old, who cares?!


Sorry for the delay in posts. I had a week of finals followed by a short summer break.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Jewelry

I would pair this with a chambray top or blouse and jean jacket.

This reminds me of the Hunger Games.
So obviously I love it!

So sweet and delicate.

Such a cute etsy shop.
The classic blog bubble necklace.

Not sure how I feel about the chain bib necklaces, yet.

Paired with a gold watch.

One of my favorite bracelets.
I've been looking for it on Ebay.
Chain link necklaces are my favorite.


Love these gumdrop earrings and they come in so many colors.
Paired with gold.


Similar to the Kate Spade earrings.




I have never been into jewelry until recently.
Accessories really do make an outfit.
I am hoping to accumulate lots of gold bracelets to pair with my gold MK watch.
and also some large statement necklaces.



Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Shoes!

Target (These were a great find by Amy at coffeebeansandbobbypins)
I absolutely adore these gold loafers and gold shoes in general!

Cole Haan 33% off
I am willing to pay extra for comfortable/long-lasting shoes,
and Cole Haan with the Nike Air technology are super comfy.

These metallic flats meet my number one shoe requirement: comfortable!

Steve Madden, also similar at Target
Leopard print has always been a favorite of mine.

A classic black flat that can be dressed up or down.


Can you tell I don't wear heels? 
I can't walk in them to save my life.
I was in a wedding in June and had to go through heel boot-camp.
Any tips for walking or comfortable heels? Do comfortable heels even exist?

Monday, August 20, 2012

GAP Fall Shopping

In honor of going home next weekend (school shopping!) and fall quickly approaching... This week's posts will consist of my fall shopping wish list, emphasis on the wish. I am currently a full-time student and all.

Boyfriend jeans, a comfortable classic.

Lightweight sweater.

Military jacket.

Love these loafers.

Cherry print dress.

Color-blocking.

Chambray paired with striped sweater.

Polka dots.

This color is great!
All images via gap.com

Rules for shopping at gap:
1. NEVER pay full price.
For example, early last week gap offered 30% off purchases in store and online for a limited time. They then extended the sale an extra day. A few days after they offered 25% off online purchases.
2. Shop the sale rack! (especially when they are offering an extra % off)

Happy Monday :)

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Black Accessories




Pups: Zoey and Zeus, 4 mos.
Jeans: AE on clearance (no longer available online), Love this color
Shoes: TOMS
Top: JCrew Men's, Similar

This is my go-to comfortable/lounge look.
(Other than sweatpants... don't think you'd want to see that on the blog).
I got these AE jeans on the clearance rack plus an extra 40% off, and I love them!
They can be worn with so many different tops and transition well into fall.
Also for those of you who don't have TOMS, they are more comfortable than you think.
I highly recommend them. I really love these


Here is the birthday cake I made for Jared.
This is a week-long celebration :)
My mom took us and our friends out for some Mexican on Thursday.
As a result, we were too full for cake when we got home, so we ate that Friday.
Sunday we are meeting Jared's parents for dinner.
I love birthdays!

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Tie-dye




Jeans: Abercrombie (old), Similar boyfriend style at Gap
Tank: Free People, Similar at Forever 21
Cardigan: JCrew
Shoes: Nine West, Similar on sale
Bangles: Forever 21, Similar here

Happy Thursday!
Today is my wonderful photographer's birthday!
Aka my fiance.
Let me introduce you to Jared.
He is absolutely brilliant and is currently applying to medical school.
He's also an amazing guitar player and surprises me all the time by learning my favorite songs. Can't get much more romantic :)
He is the absolute love of my life.
You know when you are little and you dream of marrying a knight in shining armor?
And then you grow up, date a bunch of guys, and realize they are just in fairy tales?
Well they aren't.
So if you haven't found your prince yet, keep looking!
Jared has shown me what it is like to be respected, adored, and treasured.
(All things every human being deserves to feel on a daily basis.)
I love you Jared. Happy birthday!!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Leopard+Orange




Jeans: American Eagle, Similar on sale at AE plus an extra 40% off
Sweater: JCrew (on sale, too)
Tank: American Eagle, Similar on sale at AE plus an extra 40% off
Scarf: Express
Flats: Cole Haan, Love these Steve Madden flats
Watch: Michael Kors (Gift from my mom), Similar at Target for $16.99!
Sunglasses: JCPenney, Similar at Urban

Happy Wednesday!
I am getting so excited for fall :)
And my mom is taking me back to school shopping on my break...
Sad or not that I still go back to school shopping in my twenties?