Fancy Footwork

Don’t wanna go too crazy with that New Year’s Eve look, but wanna add some flair to ring in 2010… throw on your Little Black Dress and add one of the following. Recipe for Funky FABULOUSNESS made easy!

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  1. Forever21, Kathy Holiday Peeptoe Heel
  2. Target, Mossimo Vida Peeptoe Pumps Red Plaid
  3. Target, Womens Xhilaration Tabitha T Strap Peeptoe Pumps
  4. Nordstrom, Naughty Monkey Dayliner 2 Pump
  5. Nordstrom, BP Platinum Posey Pump
  6. Nordstrom, Naughty Monkey Leopard Print Pump

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

Slap One of These On Your Wrists for NYE (Not Handcuffs)

Snazz up your NYE outfit with one of these numbers.  I mean if you are gonna go for EXCESS, by all means.  NYE is the day to wear something you don’t normally wear and feel fabulous in it.  So if you normally wear subdued jewelry then go for extravagant!!

  1. After-the-Rain Bracelet, Anthropologie
  2. Natasha Accessories Crystal Coil Bracelet, Dillards
  3. Natasha Accessories Silk-Bow Bangle Bracelet, Dillards
  4. Expandable Jewel Bracelet, Forever 21
  5. Serling Collection 3-Strand Coral Bracelet, Dillards
  6. Pave Ball Stretch Bracelet, Ann Taylor
  7. Hollywood Intuition Frost Bracelet-Rhinestone/Gold, Target

$50 Fridays: Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas Yall! I hope your holiday is fun filled and all you frugalistas get everything you were wishing for!  Today is the day to deck yourself in Christmas Cheer from head to toe!

  1. Amazon, Santa Hat with Coil Spring
  2. Target, Jrs Sad Tree Graphic Tee
  3. Forever21, Soft Fab Skinny Jean
  4. Amazon, Sugar Womens Montana Hunters Plaid Flat

$50 Fridays: Party Girl

It’s definitely that time of year again! Parties galore. Work parties, friend parties, family parties. Party.Party.Party. Here’s a look that will take you to all those parties without draining your Christmas shopping fund.

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  1. Forever21, Droplet Jewel Earrings
  2. Forever21, Dressy Sequined Wallet
  3. Gojane, Metallic Pleated Detail Tank Dress
  4. GoJane, Rhinestone Bow Satin Flat

$50 Fridays: Sporty Spice

I have a friend. My friend isn’t really the type that you will find in a dress and heels or ruffled from head to toe. She is feminine in her wardrobe choices, but she tends to linger on the sportier side. I like to call her Sporty Spice.  So, this $50 Friday is for all you Sporty Spices out there.

  1. Forever21, Textured Feather Earrings
  2. Forever21, Fab Ribbed Racer Back Tank
  3. Forever21, Knit Jacket with Optional Hood (I own this jacket and it’s so so cute)
  4. OldNavy, Womens The Diva Wide Leg Trouser Jeans
  5. 15dollarstore.com, ROCKET DOG Lurex Knit Striped Skimmer

Moto Madness

Since I’ve been trolling the malls for looking for cute things for me holiday gifts, I have been seeing a trend that seems to be all the rage this winter: Motorcycle Jackets. We can all pretend to strap on our helmets and straddle our Harley in these bad boys.

  1. Forever21, Knit Moto Jacket $15 (own it. love it. buy it now.)
  2. Alloy, Moto Zip Sweatshirt $44
  3. Forever21, Sporty Racer Jacket $37
  4. Target, Mossimo Corduroy Moto Jacket $19
  5. New York and Co., ComfortZone Knit Motorcycle Jacket $21 (on sale)
  6. Urban Outfitters, Nom De Plume YaYa Moto Jacket $58

$50 Fridays: Fancy Pants

Feeling a little bit fancy pants, but don’t wanna blow all your dough?? This one is for YOU!

  1. Forever 21, Sateen Floral Headband
  2. Charlotte Russe, Ribbed Surplice Top
  3. Forever 21, Fab Abstract Printed Skirt
  4. 15dollarstore.com, GO MAX West Knotted Foil Sandal-Black

Tighten Up Your Look for Less!

Funky tights are an inexpensive way to change up an outfit.. lets take this simple sweater dress:

Old Navy, Womens Cowl Neck Sweater Dress

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Add any of these and voila’ … A whole new look for under $10 bucks!

  1. Old Navy, Solid Tights in Blue Danube
  2. Old Navy, Solid Tights in Purple Broach
  3. Forever 21, Preppy Fashion Tights in Grey
  4. Dillards, Celeste Stein Designs Floral Tights
  5. Forever 21, Zig Zag Tights in Burgundy

If Boys Were Dolls…

I would dress my boy up in all these cuter than cute things. I can hope and dream all the live long day, but there is pretty much no way in hell my husband is going to sport any of this…but a girl can dream! So, for any of you ladies with more pull in the wardrobe department than I have… check out some of these super fly looks for men.

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  1. Banana Republic, Heritage Wool Dip-Dyed V-Neck
  2. Old Navy, Mens Brimmed Sweater Knit Beanies
  3. Gap, Indigo Denim Jacket
  4. Old Navy, Frost Free Quilted Vest
  5. Forever21, Mens Pin Up Girls Tee
  6. Gap, Cord Drivers Cap