Shoe Craze

Did you know that Forever21 actually has really cute shoes for a super affordable price? They're actually pretty comfortable. It's great to not have to spend so much on trendy shoes. It's not like we walk around a lot when we go out bar-hopping/lounging. But if it's for work I would definitely advise to look after comfort before price. Anyway, back to cheap shoes. The shoes shown below are only $35. The second pair of the black shoes is only $26. Pretty sweet deal, eh?

Love Winter for the boots!

I recently ordered a pair of over the knee leather booths from via spiga. Everything is to perfection ---from the length of the heels, to the shape that the zipper gives, to the soft leather that wraps nicely around my legs. However, I think this is a pair of boots that are made for VERY tall people. I put them on and it goes past about 5 inches over my knees. I think over the knee boots look good when they're a little scrunchy at the top. So I had to "skip it" this time. But if you are 5'7" + these boots will be so cute on you! (I'll just blame it on my short legs for not being able to fit perfectly into them). Anyway so I'm debating on whether or not I should exchange my boots for something else that's more fitting for my height. Found these purple suede booties and I immediately fell in love with them.

Fair Isle Sweaters

I've been trying to find a comfy Fair isle sweater and I think I've found the perfect one for this Winter season. Old Navy is currently having a buy-one-get-one-free sale on all their sweaters. I especially like the ones shown here because they are on spot for this style and also really comfortable. They also come in long sleeves. If you get 2 sweaters (I shared this deal with my friend so I didn't have to get 2 sweaters) --- it'll be around $20 each. I usually get itchy from sweaters but not this one! This is a "click it" item!

Holiday Dress - Zara Holiday Collection

It's been so frustrating to find the perfect dress for a holiday party. All the dresses that are in stores now are either too plain or too slutty. I think it's so inappropriate to wear anything "clubbing-like" to these company functions. Regardless of on or off site, you still have to carry yourself professionally because let me tell you --- people do judge, especially women towards other women. There's a fine line between sexy and slutty. This might be an obvious rule but lately I feel like the "kim kardasian-esque" trends (i.e: bandage dresses, yes it's fattering but only when you're out bar hopping) have been most girl's biggest fashion faux pas. If you are going to wear a revealing shirt (deep V, skin tight, etc) please cover your legs; if you are going to show off your gems, please cover yourself from the waist up. NEVER BOTH. Isn't it much classier to leave it to the imagination to do the rest? No need to flaunt everything you've got even if you've got it all!

That said, I've found the PERFECT collection at Zara that illustrates my point! First dress (from left to right): 1. the brocade mini creates the perfect shape, add a belt to accentuate your waist (giving you a longer waistline and makes you look lengthier). Pair it with a fitted top to avoid looking too "heavy" at the bottom. 2. The Chanel inspired look - white/black feminist. Pair any dress with black leggings to give it that conservative spin. The girly roses on the dress really adds a nice touch of softness to it all. 3. The red tulip dress is attention grabbing - poofy but not clownlike, fitted but not hip hugging, and this red gives it that extra "oomph"! 4. Nothing is sexier than the masculine tuxedo look. The key thing here is the tailoring of the outfit --- the jacket must fit like a glove. Soften the look by adding a see through loose fitting blouse.

Good Stocking Stuffer

Great stocking stuffers!

Found this on the Kohl's website - they're Simply Vera Wang slippers in honor of the Breast Cancer Awareness association. They come in gray and pink - $2.50 each. Apply this coupon code to get free shipping! FREECCDEC

Year in Review

I can't believe it's almost been a year since the last time I posted something. I must say, I feel rather guilty about it. Things just sort of fall off the radar during transitions of a new job, new relationship, new apartment, and new friends. Now that things are finally winded down, I'm going to make it my top priority on my new year resolution list to keep up with this blog.

I was just browsing through some of my previous posts and realized so much has happened this year --- good or bad, I'm glad that 2010 is coming to an end. I think people are finally employed again and business momentum is starting to itself up from rock bottom. Living in a recession just sucks. Incredible amount of crime and robberies. Depressing stories of broke people. Countries fighting each other. Sad, sad times.

To continue to sad, sad discussion --- I'd like to pay a tribute to Alexander McQueen (probably should also extend this tribute another legend in the music industry - Michael Jackson. But since my blog is mainly about fashion, I'll just leave it at that). McQueen was a the legendary fashion icon who passed away this year by his own making. The young and the greatest who was able to play with the juxtaposition of strong tailoring and soft feminine sensuality in his creations and as a result, was admire by the fashion world. What a loss.

Other than these sad, sad news we've still got a lot of things to look forward to as we embark on a new year. Old Navy's weird antics of the mannequins are still on TV. Gossip Girl is still a great show with clothes that are to die for. High end designer collaborations are still going strong and is manifesting itself into all department stores (and btw, I just read something about Karl Lagerfeld and how he is going to launch a lower end fashion line at Macys next year --- so even the mastermind behind Chanel is looking into the mass market to make a few bucks. I mean look at Lanvin for H&M, how cool is it to be able to finally afford a dress that doesn't leave you with losing 2 months worth of rent?). Discounted shopping sites like gilt.com and ruelala are still flooding my inbox every morning with deals that I cannot for the life of me, ignore.

Enough rambling. Here are some hot items that are sure to help you with your gift shopping list this year!

1) Groupon Deals (how legit is this site? Google is willing to pay $6 billion bucks for this company that is probably like 30 people big --- that's like 5 times more than youtube?!?): Two weeks ago I got the sweetest deal ever, $50 Nordstrom Rack giftcard for $25. Now I'm debating with I should get the Chi hair strengthener for $75 or a pair of Hudson's or Joes for $75. Anyway, Google is right, Groupon is a savior.

2) Forever21 jewelry: couple weeks ago I went to their jewelry section and found a bunch of extremely (and let me emphasize the word, extremely) cute and inexpensive jewelry sets! They've got gold leave necklaces, faux diamond dangling loop earrings, cute owl earrings, brooches, and more --- all for $1.50!

3) Shopping sites: gilt.com, ruelala.com is hopping on this concept of "coupons". Last week, Ruelala featured a deal at the Kate Spade store - $100 giftcard certificate for $50. sweet deal, eh? I'm sure more will come our way to remind us that this is the season of "spending" rather than "giving".

Hope to post more tomorrow! I should definitely do a post featuring the lovely boots that I bought from Via Spiga. Adios!

Studded leather jacket on sale

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3066263/0~2376788~6002242~6007533~6007553?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6007553&P=2

As if a motocycle leather jacket isn't cool enough already ;) try adding studs to it. On sale from $446 to $222.