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blast from the past!! Inspired by the latest comeback (ala ’80s):

I just realized by posting these pics that I pose in the exact same way regardless of toting a bag or not! I love the hot animal print + big belt + leggings combo. Very ’80s!

ODJ:

necklace: vintage

earrings: made by my cousin! (not pictured)

yellow tank: BCBGMAXAZRIA

giraffe-print blazer: Max Mara

belt: Diesel

leggings: American Apparel

patent bow heels: Yves Saint Laurent

tote bag: Louis Vuitton

I’ve been sporting the leggings  A LOT lately; they’re so comfortable and versatile. I remember leggings used to be so “in” back in junior high… since then I refused to wear them, but they slowly crept back into my life. First as something I’d wear under shorts or skirts, but now as something I’d wear straight up as pants. Love them!!

Close up of the FIERCE YSL heels:

digging for treasure

I love shopping! But what do I love more than shopping itself? Finding a great deal while shopping!

I like to peruse the likes of TJ Maxx or Marshalls and find amazing deals. Albeit they come none too often, but once in a while I find a great steal. Today wasn’t the greatest of days, but I did manage to score a BCBG top (retail $169) for $20:

The colors are so vibrant and beautiful! This picture does not do it justice.

I was so mad at myself. Last time I dropped by TJ Maxx, I saw a pair of really cute Carolina Herrara shades for $40. I was on the fence about purchasing, since I have so many pairs of sunnies. I kept thinking about it for weeks, and so that’s actually the reason why I dropped by today, to pick them up. But alas!! They were GONE! As well as 80% of the sunnies they had previously. I was so upset that I let such an amazing deal pass me up. Ugh! But that will teach me a lesson I suppose.

As I was leaving I saw a cute pair of Lucky Brand jeans in my size for $20, but I let them go too, since I have so many pairs of jeans. Ugh, am I going to regret this too?

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Chilly day today. What’s going on with the weather lately? It’s JUNE for crying outloud!

white cut-out long sleeve t-shirt: Diesel

brown shimmer scarf: Urban Outfitters

animal print blazer: Max Mara

pink layered chiffon and silk skirt: BCBGMAXAZRIA

pink/red bow slingbacks: Lela Rose for Payless

paddington purse (not pictured): Chloe

Here’s a close-up of the Lela Rose for Payless slingbacks:

I absolutely LOVE the over-sized bow on these slingbacks! Lela Rose has some really cute styles for their Payless collection. They’re probably my favorite designer for the Payless designer line (I also like Abaete for Payless too). I usually shy away from cheap shoes, especially those made by Payless, Target, Walmart because they are so uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong; I love clothing and accessories from Walmart, etc. (esp. white tanks!) but shoes are almost always a NO because of the material they use…. it’s always coarse, hard, and there’s no way to “break them in.” This seems to be the trouble with the Abaete for Payless shoes. I bought a pair a few years ago… and they’re still tough to wear (and they’re flats)!

I’m very impressed with these Lela Rose slingbacks though; they’re wide enough to fit my big feet, and there is no cramping or skin irritation. I think Payless has upped their quality! Good to know, in this economy.

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Trying to channel one of my fashion icons (Kate Moss) today with the leggings/blazer/heels combo:

Gray oversized tuxedo jacket: Tulle

Yellow shirt/tank: BCBGMAXAZRIA

Gray leggings: unknown

Gold chain necklace: Forever 21

Crystal embellished heels: Enzo Angiolini

Patent black cluch: Balenciaga