H&M Spring Sale

H&M spring sale start today! They've got cardigans for $10, dresses for $20, tank tops for $5, and a bunch of other things.

thrift store

the other day i saw my friend carry this super cute, SUPER nice leather shoulder bag. I asked her where she got it - and I totally expected her response to be "oh, barney's" but to my surprise, she told me she got it at a thrift store.

I've never really enjoyed my experience at a thrift story. I always feel like the store is stuffy and everything in there gives me allergies. Until I saw her bag. It was nearly impossible to think that such a cute vintage bag, with such nice leather was...in a sea of...STUFF...that people didn't want.

So next time you decide to get a vintage inspired piece - hit up your local thrift store before you go. Google places like crossroads or buffalo exchange for second hand stores where clothes will be cleaned before they are sold.

cool color combos

current colors that i love and how to wear it:

- hot pink + orange (silk mini skirt + shirt OR structure skirt + flowly tank top)

- turquoise and teal (turquoise top/teal skirt in silk - cinch with a dark purple tie belt) inspired by gucci

- purple and green (dress in this color combo)

- gray and highlighter yellow (yellow tank top/khakis)

Tom's

Tom's came out with some wedges, this gives it a little more of a girly feel and I love how they're super comfortable. For each pair of Tom's they sell, one shoe will be donated to a child in need. Great by while performing great deeds? How can anyone pass up on this offer? =)

Cheaper Version of MJ dress

Been seeing this all over the magazines from runway to Michelle Obama --- one of the more ready to wear piece from the Marc Jacob's collection:

But who can afford a $300+ dress? Found a similar style at urban for a FRACTION of the price - $50. check it out!

Matthew Williamson @ Macy's

After a collaboration with H&M, Matthew Williamson's new "affordable" line is going to be available at Macy's in early April. The price ranges are actually very affordable (compared to their regular high end stuff) ranging from $25 (scarf) - $300 (leather jacket). I've seen pictures of the collection before and if you like mixed prints and colorful designs, this is definitely something that you will like!

Aldo Handbags

Aldo came out with some really cute purses for the Spring. Here are some of my favorites!

This is totally a replica of the hermes. I love the gold tassel. It'll look cute with a work/business casual outfit. And of course, skinny jeans/plain white tee and a black blazer!

This nautical look is so cute for the spring/summer. Pair this with an all white outfit (all white ensemble is totally the new minimalistic look!)

This satchel will look so cute with flowery print! Wear a flowery tank with shorts and pair with this oversized satchel!
Same material/color as the satchel but different style. I love this clutch/crossover bag. It'll be so cute with the maxi dress and a simple tank.