Forever21 Gal

Even for someone who is as obsessed as I am with clothes, I still get impatient when I walk into a Forever21 for these very reasons: 1) it's so big, I don't even know where to begin (the one I go to in downtown SF is like 3 stories); 2) the cute stuff always run out of sizes fast, every time when I want to find a small, I see xsmall, medium, and large on the rack instead; 3) even if you find something cute you might not think that at the moment because you are so overwhelmed with the amount of crap that is piled around you. But most of the time you see something and you think it's cute at the moment but when you try it on at home, you're saying to yourself "what the heck was i thinking?"...obviously NOT thinking...

But still, I love forever 21 because they really are cheap! Most of the time when I buy a dress, I will wear it to one occasion and then stick it in my closet and never let it see light ever again. For these "events" you usually make impulse buys where you HAVE to get it because it'll match that particular occasion. But with Forever21, you don't really have to feel too guilty when you do that because you can afford to buy something and wear it one time only (though, I'm learning more to refine my purchases and make sure that when I do buy something, it's something that I'm going to wear a lot...even if it means paying a little bit more).

So if you are the type of gal who wants cheap stuff but gets overwhelmed by LOTS of clothes at one store...try this method...I usually have a mental picture in my head of what exactly I want for my next purchase. Then, I browse on the forever 21 website before I go to the store. With a mental note and actual knowledge of the piece I want...I usually spend 10 mins at the store, MAX. This is a great way for you to get in and get out and get exactly what you hope for!


This dress reminds me of the dvf dress that Lauren Conrad wore for this seventeen magazine issue...I think May? (I swear my sister subscribed to it, not me). This is 100% silk...for only $40. It's girly, flowy, summery...perfect choice for nights out on a hot summer night!


$12.50! I just have to get that out of my system before I write any further. 12.50? That's like a lunch? If I bring lunch two days then I would have saved enough money to get a party dress. Come on, this is so economically smart. If you are planning to go out this weekend and want to buy something new just for the heck of it (yes, it's ok to admit that you want to buy something just cuz you want to spend money). Pair this with a yellow or red belt ...or yellow or red shoes and you are good to go looking cute as ever!


Origami tube dresses are all over the racks of nordstrom, bloomingdales, and Bebe. Unless you really want a form fitting origami dress, you should really consider getting a cheap one just to get you through this trend. Who knows if these folds will still be in by next year? Anyways, you can be the judge $200 or $24.50.










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