Summer or Fall Fashions OOTD

OOTD: Black

Bag Skirt Tights (similar) Sweater - Forever 21 Boots - Target
Outfit inspired by the posts found on Stylekick - an app for iOS where you can 'like' and 'shop' others OOTDs, along with sharing your own !

OOTD

Untitled #208 by amberlynnee featuring a purple checkered shirt

Converse  Dress

Topshop: Astrix Boots & Forever 21 Slip Ons

I will be the first one to admit that I have an addiction to buying shoes, which I guess is why I recently ended up bringing home two new pairs.

Last week, I ordered the Astrix Platform Boots from Topshop. I got them in the black leather style and even though I haven't worn them out yet they are probably my new favorites. Trying them on around the house, they are very comfortable and it doesn't really feel like you're wearing heels because the whole shoe is a platform. They are currently on sale for $40.

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From Forever 21, I grabbed their leather slip on flats (sneakers?), I've been seeing different versions of these in tons of stores recently like Vans, Nordstrom, and Steve Madden which all are a little more expensive. 

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DIY: Jewelry Box

While shopping, I came across this tiny wooden box, and instantly thought it would be perfect for a DIY. You can make this easy and affordable jewelry box for under $5.
You need:
- a small wooden, or plastic box (this one was on sale at Target for under $3)
- your choice of spray paint ($0.97 at Home Depot)
- optional decorations
- an outdoor work space

I made the mistake of doing this on a windy day so my newspaper was blowing everywhere. I sprayed my first coat of paint, then let it dry for about 30-40 minutes before going over it another time. I did a total of four layers of paint (two on the outside and two on the inside of the box). I picked up a few pendants and decorations from Hobby Lobby, but haven't decided if I'm going to add them yet.

Save Or Splurge?

"I like my money right where I can see it...hanging in my closet" While many people wish that they could live by this Carrie Bradshaw quote, the reality is that most of us cannot afford our dream wardrobe :(  After watching this Ted Baker dress for months hoping that it would go on some kind of discount, I realized that they only way I would ever have this in my possession would be in my dreams. I searched around and was able to find a very similar option for 20% of the price. Did you guys 'save' or 'splurge' on your most recent purchase?

 

Top Look:

-Dress

-Shoes

-Bag

-Sunglasses

       Total: $2305

Bottom Look:

-Dress

-Shoes

-Bag

-Sunglasses 

      Total: $120

Skate

It might seem surprising but Spring and Summer will eventually be on their way, and one thing that is essential for the warmer months are a good pair of sneakers. I had been eyeing the Sk8 Hi's for a while and I finally decided to make them mine when I found them on sale at Urban Outfitters. These aren't the traditional all black shoes that you may be used to as they have a really light cheetah print on them, but it is not that noticeable. Here are some potential summer outfits to pair them with :)

Vans Sk8-Hi Tonal Cheetah Women's High-Top Sneaker

Vans Sk8-Hi Total Black Women's High Top Sneaker (All Black w/o Cheetah Print)