Intervention Needed

I love it when my Mom comes to visit me; however….

This is what ALWAYS happens when she’s here.

  • We always shop ’til we drop.
  • It always takes me days to put things away.
  • Little to none of these items were on sale.
  • I’m embarrassed broke.

INTERVENTION is needed STAT!

5 Deals on Basics Under $5 Dollas

5 Bucks! 5 big ones! 5 Smackaroos! 5 greenbacks! These are some mighty fine staple items for just a teeny tiny price tag. I’ve personally tried all of these items and can vouch that they are awesome squared. Get prepared for a bargain induced coma!

  1. Walmart, Faded Glory Organic Stretch Cotton Tanks $4 each- These are a great staple tank top that I buy every year. Perfect for under a cardi, over a tee for some cute layering or just alone on those hot summa’ days.
  2. Forever21, Basic Fitted Tee $3.50 each- I have been buying these tees for YEARS and they actually hold up remarkably well. Great basic and I love that they are made longer for us long torso gals and the stretch helps them keep their shape all day long.
  3. Walmart, Lace Tanga Panties $3.70 each- I’m not trying to be all up in yo face with my undergarments, but I’d be doing you an injustice not to tell you that these are the bomb. And pretty damn cute too, if I don’t say so myself.
  4. Old Navy, Womens Flip Flops– $3.50 each- I feel like I’m preaching to the choir here about these, but they really are a staple in my book. I end up with about a bazillion of these each summer and they are so cheap that I can replace them every year and think nothing of it.
  5. Forever21, Polished Hoops $3.80 – Being that I feel naked without any earrings on, these are a savior on the mornings when I don’t wanna give much thought into anything. And um, UNDER.4.BUCKs. Need I say more??

5 Ways to Make a Plain White Tee Not So Plain

It doesn’t get much more basic than a plain white tee. But a plain white tee is like a blank canvas.  So, if take a plain white tee such as this and pair any one of these and you are on your way to a show stopping outfit!

  1. Old Navy, Bauble Cluster Fabric Necklace
  2. Forever21, Sequin Bow Detail Necklace
  3. Kohls, Silver-tone Fabric Rosette Brooch
  4. Forever21, Patent Bow Belt
  5. Nordstroms, BP Fringe Wrap

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Sure would be nice to be a little girl these days. There seems to be much cuter stuff available than when I sported my crimped side ponytail and hammer pants. I don’t even have a bebe girl and here I am checking out their latest fashions and drooling. But how can you resist these adorable things??? If I have a daughter, I’m going to go broke. Final answer.

  1. Target, Exposed Elastic Dress
  2. Old Navy, Girls Glitter Flats
  3. Target, Ruffle Pocket Jumper
  4. JCrew, Layered Cake Skirt
  5. JCrew, Long Sleeve Girly Giraffe Tee
  6. Target, Knit Wrap Cardigan
  7. Target, Oshkosh Long Sleeved Striped Top
  8. JCrew, Striped Jackie Cardigan
  9. JCrew, Snapdragon Top
  10. JCrew, Chino Ruffle Jacket

Stripes Galore

If there is a pattern that never goes out of style it’s stripes. They seem to be bigger than ever for spring and I’m contemplating just how bad can a horizontal stripe can really be? They look pretty cute to me!

  1. Old Navy,  Women’s Raw Hem Jersey Dresses
  2. Old Navy, Women’s Multi Stripe Button Front Shirt
  3. Old Navy, Ribbed Scoopneck Tees
  4. Old Navy, Women’s Striped Tote
  5. Old Navy, Women’s Raw Edged Henleys
  6. Old Navy, Women’s Preppy Polos

Graphic Tee Heaven

Graphic Tees are such an easy to wear, easy to love, comfortable way to be stylish these days. There are tons of graphic style tees that won’t make you look like you’re dying to be 16 again. Throw ’em under a cute cardigan or a sassy jacket and you’re set!

  1. Old Navy, Women’s Watercolor Graphic Tees
  2. Old Navy, Women’s Slub Knit Jersey Applique Tops
  3. Gap, RED Goldfish Tee
  4. Target, Merona Argyle Print Tee
  5. Alloy, Tribal Print V-Neck Tee
  6. Alloy, Lace Birds V-Neck Tee
  7. Forever21, Sweet Flats Top
  8. Alloy, Bow Tee
  9. Walmart, Norma Kamali Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Rose Tee
  10. Etsy, Happyfamily’s Wind Farm Tee

I Wish it Was Spring…

So I wouldn’t feel guilty for investing in these super-cute new JCrew fashions!

  1. Belted Cardigan
  2. Crinkled Silk Shell
  3. Layered Ruffle Tank
  4. Soleil Nubuck Sandals
  5. Silk Twyla Tank
  6. Scalloped Petal Top

Top Off Your New Year’s For Less!

Many of you ladies are already planning out that New Year’s Eve outfit. If you are like me.. you want to find a cute, festive and sparkly top that won’t break the bank AND may cover that extra tummy you took on eating all those holiday meals. So, here are my top picks!

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  1. Forever21, Whispy Rosette Top $17
  2. Charlotte Russe, Ombre Beaded Top $21
  3. Forever21, Bead Trimmed Tierred Top $24
  4. Charlotte Russe, Studded Ruffle Top $18
  5. Forever21, Wave Pleat Satin Top $12
  6. Charlotte Russe, Sequin Beaded Mesh Top $24

Not Your Average Denim

I, like majority of you, wear jeans on most days. Lately, I’ve seen some denim pieces that aren’t for your lower half and cute doesn’t even begin to describe what I’m seeing. Check it out for yourselves…

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  1. Forever21, Stella Denim Jacket
  2. American Eagle Outfitters, Western Bonfire Shirt
  3. Chadwicks, Denim Twist Front Dress
  4. Etsy, The MoneyBags Wallet in Denim by humade
  5. Newport News, Denim Tuxedo Dress
  6. Gojane.com, Zip Front Denim Flat
  7. Gojane.com, Denim Rosette Ballet Flat
  8. Etsy, Denim Birdie Clutch by retrospecttive
  9. Etsy, Denim Handbag by CrazyBoy
  10. Forever21, Sequined Denim Headband
  11. Charlotte Russe, Denim Shirt Dress

$50 Fridays: PaJammin Out

There are some days that are just made for staying in your jammies all day. We have had a few of those here lately, with the unusually chilly temps and even some SNOW down in Texas. So, look cute while you snuggle up and do it for under $50 bucks!

  1. Forever21, Thin Glitter Headbands
  2. Old Navy, Wrap Hoodie
  3. Forever21, Fab Solid Knit Cami
  4. Forever21, Drawstring Flare Lounge Pant
  5. Forever21, Reindeer Ankleboot Slippers