Pretty Things at Every Price: Hobos

July 7, 2010 by

Our first PTAEP was on crossbodies and then we did clutches, both of which are definitely Court’s go-to size of a bag.  The rest of us on the other hand need a hobo or bigger in some cases.  So here’s our take on the hobo bag at a price you can afford!!

  1. Der’s ($12.97) Vinyl Ruffle Handbag– Y’all know how I feel about a ruffle. This is a definitely right up my alley.
  2. Court’s ($24.50) Faux Leather Zip Hobo-Think that it could be a goto bag for any outfit.  I will tell you though, I am completely out of my realm with these HUGE ASS bags!
  3. AK’s ($32.90) Blue Hobo with Studs-LOVE LOVE LOVE this color.  It’s always great to find a colorful bag for a good price.
  4. Sarah’s ($49.99) Nine West Cayla Hobo-I, for one, think you can never have too many white bags. I’ve actually seen this one in person and it’s one of those perfect whites that will last you through early fall!
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10 Summer Tops for $10 Tops

June 29, 2010 by

It’s been a while since we went on a good ole’ fashioned bargain hunt… how about these ADORABLE finds for under $10!!

  1. Kohls, Striped Tube Halter Top
  2. Walmart, Organic Cotton Striped Tank
  3. Walmart, Womens Smocked Woven Top
  4. Old Navy, Ruffle Strap Tie Belt Tank
  5. Forever21, Banded Knit Dress– This says “dress”, but let’s get real.
  6. Walmart, Organic Cotton Striped Ruffle Tank
  7. Walmart, Flower Applique Jersey Tunic
  8. Walmart, Maternity Ruffle V Neck Tank
  9. Walmart, Womens Crochet Tank
  10. Old Navy, Womens Petal Trim Tank
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I’m Tanked Over Here

June 24, 2010 by

We are seeing record setting temps in these parts and that means I’m wearing as little clothing as possible without breaking any laws. I’m also rethinking this whole pregnant during the summer thing… I don’t think I’ll be making this a repeat situation. Anywho, I thought I’d show off these babies because they are a standard uniform over here in long torso-prego ville.

Old Navy, Women’s Racerback V-Neck Tanks – These are LONG, like super long. They fit over the bulging bump when some maternity tanks look like mid-riffs.  Also, they are thin but not see through.. letting the air in, but keeping those preg pervs out… yes, I’m talking to you creep at Home Depot.

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If Wrinkled is Wrong, I Don’t Wanna Be Right

June 10, 2010 by

You got me… I’m a linen lover. You can find me deeply wrinkled and oh so comfy all summer long. Small price to pay, I say.

  1. Target, Merona Linen Pants
  2. Target, Liz Lange Maternity Linen Cropped Pant
  3. Forever21, Belted Linen Dress
  4. Banana Republic, Linen Sorbet Dress
  5. Old Navy, Linen Espadrille Flats
  6. Old Navy, Linen Blend Boyfriend Shirt
  7. Forever21, Drawstring Linen Shorts
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Skies Ain’t So Gray

June 8, 2010 by

Are you always wearing boring black? Why not move on down a shade and pull on some gray. Sure, the idea seems gloomy, but no ma’am. I happen to LOVE gray. I love it so much that I painted my walls in my house gray- every room a different shade. It’s such a great canvas to pop color against and it’s a pretty great neutral all by itself.  BTW, do you say gray or grey? That always throws me for a loop.

  1. Old Navy, Women’s Striped Drop Waist Top
  2. JCrew, Cascade Ruffle Dress
  3. Gap, Ruffle Front Top
  4. Gabriella Rocha, Garfield
  5. Old Navy, Faux Leather Tote
  6. Gap, Stretch Jersey Short Robe
  7. Forever21, Flowy Knit Top
  8. Charlotte Russe, Tiered Ruffle Skirt
  9. Etsy, Tokendesigns Oval Earrings
  10. Etsy, Prettypennydesigns Soft Gray Scarf with Clouds and Birds
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The Topic of T-Shirts

June 3, 2010 by

Is anybody out there like me and on the hunt for the perfect t-shirt?  I need a t-shirt to not be so thin that all my lumps and bumps show, to hit at just the right place in length and to not be tooo cap-sleevey, not too clingy but not too loose.  And what the hell with brown t-shirts getting all decolorized swirly when you wash them?  Is it so hard to buy a t-shirt and want to throw it in the washing machine and dry it and have it come out the same color it was before? You feel me?  I’ve bought tees from all these places and while I do end up wearing them, I haven’t found THE. BEST. T-SHIRT. EVER.  Have you?

  1. Gap
  2. Old Navy
  3. Talbots
  4. Target
  5. J.Crew
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John Deer Green

June 1, 2010 by

I like green, it’s probably is my second favorite color. Kelly green is so simple and original… it’s the color of grass. It looks great as an accent. AK carries a fabuloso green handbag and it pretty much looks the bomb with everything. I like wearing it with crisp white and accented with navy or cobalt blue. Here’s a sampling of some greeness that’s pretty much to die for.

  1. Old Navy, Crochet Trim Swing Skirt
  2. Target, Smocked Back Sleeveless Tiered Dress
  3. Land’s End, Classic Canvas Bucket Hat
  4. Forever21, Fancy Scroll Earrings
  5. Old Navy, Lightweight Cotton Scarf
  6. Amazon, ALDO Lieneman
  7. Chinese Laundry, Sweet Caroline Jelly
  8. Old Navy, Maternity Wooden Bead Halter
  9. Old Navy, Eco Watercolor Graphic Tee
  10. LOFT, Crinkled Cotton Ruffle Neck Top
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$50 Fridays: Because I Love These Sandals

May 28, 2010 by

I fell in love with these sandals. They are adorable and cheap and look spectacular set off with the turquoise dress!

  1. Target, Cage Sandals
  2. Old Navy, Beaded Necklace
  3. Old Navy, Surplus Dress
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Sweat Pants Alternative

May 24, 2010 by

I used to watch Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style every week until they ripped it from me like a thief in the night. Tim preached that every woman needed a sweat pants alternative. Something that feels like your PJs , but something that would be ok to be seen in at the grocery store.  I’ve been looking for a sweat pants alternative lately and I’ve found some very intriguing and non-sweat pantsy options.  What’s your sweat pants alternative?

  1. Old Navy, Slub Knit Tiered Skirt
  2. Forever21, Linen Lounge Pants
  3. Walmart, Tie Dye Dress
  4. Old Navy, Fold Over Gauchos
  5. Forever21, Draw String Linen Skirt
  6. Forever21, Relaxed Linen Pants
  7. Target, Womens Jersey Skirt
  8. Target, Double Knit Twill Skirt
  9. Old Navy, Roll Over Jersey Skirt
  10. Walmart, Side Pocket Cargo Shorts
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Purple People Eater

May 20, 2010 by

I have never really been a pink type of girl. I like pink, but I don’t LOVE pink. When I was little, my favorite color was purple. I wanted purple everything. My first car was even purple (no idea what I was thinking) So, purple is still near and dear to my heart. Purple looks great accented with oranges or greens and my personal fav turquoise!

  1. Forever21, Origami Dress
  2. Amazon, OPI Funky Dunkey
  3. Old Navy, Printed Flip Flops
  4. Target, Covergirl Eye Enhancer Purple Pop
  5. Charlotte Russe, Patent Rosette Wedges
  6. Charlotte Russe, Embroidered Smocked Tube Top
  7. Walmart, Womens Smocked Blouson Top
  8. Chadwicks, Tiered Knit Dress
  9. Newport News, Pleated Knee Length Skirt
  10. Motherhood Maternity, Sleeveless Screen Print Maxi Dress
  11. Target, Twist Polka Dot Swimwear
  12. Target, Merona Croco Clutch
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