tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58365616947706579002024-03-05T00:42:24.135-06:00Not Lost In TranslationSeeking fashion inspiration in the details of the people around me ... normal, regular, middle-American people. How style plays out in the real world is much more exciting than the untouchable pages of fashion magazines and style icons with unrealistic budgets.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-52304771686923643352010-07-15T12:26:00.001-05:002010-07-15T17:17:55.452-05:00My Weekly Etsy FindsI am constantly amazed by people's crafty imagination and then their technical skills to actually bring their vision to life. Etsy is the perfect forum that connects these brilliantly creative people together. We benefit by finding unique, quirky, and sometime inexplicable items that we simple must purchase.<br /><br />Here are my week's Etsy finds:<br /><br />With the richness of these kimono-styled leather belts by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51254537/saddle-tan-leather-knot-wrap-belt?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_query=belt&ga_search_type=&ga_page=1&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">elizabethkelly</a>, I am totally anticipating fall. I can't wait to use one to cinch in all my patterned layers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1onmfufnwuONz-tNlvT0rBcXVjFv5MtUmuyaa0HPgw_qkVM8hyAX7mfmgeYBPhKnaSTJYVqxONuQUE7EMTK7TgutQAsiU30otKuvEsqNti7wcST-4jlFZWHRWLJ_hmd2-U2OBA0WZyG3/s1600/belt"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1onmfufnwuONz-tNlvT0rBcXVjFv5MtUmuyaa0HPgw_qkVM8hyAX7mfmgeYBPhKnaSTJYVqxONuQUE7EMTK7TgutQAsiU30otKuvEsqNti7wcST-4jlFZWHRWLJ_hmd2-U2OBA0WZyG3/s320/belt" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494251087560841842" border="0" /></a><br />I have completely fallen for these black and white and sepia horse prints by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50808497/11x14-fine-art-horse-photo?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=horse+sepia+photo&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">equinoxphoto</a>. What an unexpected way to balance colorful, contemporary decor.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWL5R-EPJBlmvKNiXp2w-zNmKgPzGIN3qCzS0GTLdUVptTWTzSbYyrElSLqyQ0kfS1sOM0o5JmKisVjLx96rRaTQdrlmZk9s8SuuZ5Z_S2yWzTFP_kISi2tBazVRBVI4eQyWAg_47NWBBI/s1600/horse"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWL5R-EPJBlmvKNiXp2w-zNmKgPzGIN3qCzS0GTLdUVptTWTzSbYyrElSLqyQ0kfS1sOM0o5JmKisVjLx96rRaTQdrlmZk9s8SuuZ5Z_S2yWzTFP_kISi2tBazVRBVI4eQyWAg_47NWBBI/s320/horse" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494250150746554082" border="0" /></a><br />I love that these scarves by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ColorSprouts">ColorSprouts</a> infuse a touch of sophistication into tie dye by using silk.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcu0TdTnzdqc2mISesin8IyXJm561eD_WAe0L-DCtssKbGwlcGQij7GvOa8rTvsb8yZ9qqvlVJHreMcnnV_VsGzknmPbG5-fxkPTh_baKhFcm7cEEwKfNjjxVZVbb5b52-mxmw-x2rEcv/s1600/scarf"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcu0TdTnzdqc2mISesin8IyXJm561eD_WAe0L-DCtssKbGwlcGQij7GvOa8rTvsb8yZ9qqvlVJHreMcnnV_VsGzknmPbG5-fxkPTh_baKhFcm7cEEwKfNjjxVZVbb5b52-mxmw-x2rEcv/s320/scarf" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494249045256658450" border="0" /></a><br />While Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51495453/handy-dandy-button-bookmarks?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=office+supplies&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=1&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">amberik</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51495453/handy-dandy-button-bookmarks?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=office+supplies&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=1&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">e </a>calls these "Hand Dandy Button Bookmarks," I would totally use them for their original purpose to spice up office life.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbMlSsTk3aI-z7piXO0QEYj7JYCnOm7r2u6nU4qvcCGigmWKJFwKqcWSTCZBdLH5FIiQ82EySeaRMqq-_tiBZjZv13Umqux8ORYT57JHTbXyC2JA2gL0FIHPPs-fXw3bwTg7g6nlcvN-Fa/s1600/paperclips"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbMlSsTk3aI-z7piXO0QEYj7JYCnOm7r2u6nU4qvcCGigmWKJFwKqcWSTCZBdLH5FIiQ82EySeaRMqq-_tiBZjZv13Umqux8ORYT57JHTbXyC2JA2gL0FIHPPs-fXw3bwTg7g6nlcvN-Fa/s320/paperclips" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494248143110371890" border="0" /></a><br />What are you favorite Etsy finds?Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-80313218056979065532010-07-11T14:04:00.011-05:002010-07-11T14:24:20.995-05:00Guest Blogger: Effortless Summer Dressing<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Meet Amanda, my dear friend and one of the lucky few who gets to work in fashion (and actually get paid for it). As a valuable team member of BCBG Max Azria, Amanda has a fashion point of view that spans from the classic to the unexpected to fashion forward. But most importantly she knows what looks good on women! Here she gives us her perspective on summer fashion...
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<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Five summer basics that I couldn’t live without include Bondage Skirts, Tunics, Sequined Tanks, Rompers & and Blowsy Shorts.<span style=""> </span>I love bondage skirts because they are so simple, so comfy & they literally look good with any top.<span style=""> </span>I own three!<span style=""> </span>But I think everyone needs at least one neutral and one in a funky color or print.<span style=""> </span>My favorite style to pair with these slim fitting skirts, or any slim bottom, is tunics (think “upside down pyramid”).<span style=""> </span>Cool & breezy, tunics also offer a level of comfort.<span style=""> </span>And I am all about dressing comfortably & effortlessly this summer! I love a classic white style or nautical stripe.<span style=""> </span>To keep a slim illusion layer a heavy necklace on top of these flowing tops.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDAnz8O88gJcC938qv9iq4fMjkmeA_EAkJzDYhBJvYE8zOmSBkxpH475E60Zwc87jiN2Sgasu6-lOsOtO7VqrY_9X4aCYesFJG-tNDIbzUkcLqIrixrat_ffJKw1thbigS-1lj-sk_-Ba/s1600/Body+con.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDAnz8O88gJcC938qv9iq4fMjkmeA_EAkJzDYhBJvYE8zOmSBkxpH475E60Zwc87jiN2Sgasu6-lOsOtO7VqrY_9X4aCYesFJG-tNDIbzUkcLqIrixrat_ffJKw1thbigS-1lj-sk_-Ba/s320/Body+con.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492728137772195138" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >For an effortless night out throw on a sequined tank – with jeans, </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >leggings, shorts, or as a dress.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><span style=""> </span>Sequins allow just the right amount of sparkle minimizing the need for a lot of jewelry.<span style=""> </span>In +90* weather no one loves to pile on jewelry…I don’t care what Rachel Zoe says!</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZSEf2YQCYSiDwDqFM_312BBOnXn5ADQxYfCCqhUORjvrcmEQeAQxMSkrapBH0IrVrvAYfMm6BwKuSifAb95t5zPEFfbxFPuQ44rgD4cgHQEOSGDG14EXn17d9kLHZg005i3y2AQ7A9mj/s1600/Sparkle+tops.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZSEf2YQCYSiDwDqFM_312BBOnXn5ADQxYfCCqhUORjvrcmEQeAQxMSkrapBH0IrVrvAYfMm6BwKuSifAb95t5zPEFfbxFPuQ44rgD4cgHQEOSGDG14EXn17d9kLHZg005i3y2AQ7A9mj/s320/Sparkle+tops.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492727616967672226" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >Rompers are so playful!<span style=""> </span>I think we all should pay homage to our childhood this summer!<span style=""> </span>These </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >onesies are perfect for a day of errands, lunch with the girls, sporting events, a trip to the zoo…you get the picture.<span style=""> </span>If you want to set yourself apart try a luxe fabrication like silk.<span style=""> </span>Or make this look your own by adding a belt or boyfriend blazer.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhKKjuPu2C-88CSy5tEzIXgTmr2SF-mme735mKQFn1ig4Ubx4NPbIEKdDu0AXyAQ4IzZL9NI2-n_fCPo6KzP8Y8urObGDU4yLxFk1YpK_dwYtWltvEja0aUfr2sEPF72sYzsKeYLMR9wP/s1600/romper.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhKKjuPu2C-88CSy5tEzIXgTmr2SF-mme735mKQFn1ig4Ubx4NPbIEKdDu0AXyAQ4IzZL9NI2-n_fCPo6KzP8Y8urObGDU4yLxFk1YpK_dwYtWltvEja0aUfr2sEPF72sYzsKeYLMR9wP/s320/romper.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492728762341427986" border="0" /></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: verdana;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:100%;" >I have never been a shorts fan myself, however, this year, due to numerous vacationing, I have picked up a couple of styles.<span style=""> </span>My favorite pair is pleated, blousy, and silky!<span style=""> </span>Kind of frivolous because they are dry clean only, but it was love at first sight!<span style=""> </span>I also got two pairs that were cuffed because they are so flattering, making my legs look longer & leaner. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I will briefly speak on my view of accessories.</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m much more of a clothes junky than jewelry.</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I don’t usually pile on a whole lot of jewelry, but I do apply the theory that bigger is better when it comes to accessories.</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be it cocktail rings, necklaces, earrings, belts or shoes, I can’t resist a statement piece!</span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-76027981467101037752010-07-11T14:00:00.004-05:002010-07-11T14:02:31.996-05:00Twitter Me ThisI am infatuated with Twitter. I can keep up with the news, weather, fashion, and anything I want in a split second. So connect with me on Twitter. I would love to know what you are saying too.<br />My twitter profile is <a href="http://twitter.com/notlostintrans">notlostintrans.</a><br /><br />See you in Twittiverse!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-28212980408529150342010-07-11T13:55:00.002-05:002010-07-11T13:57:57.040-05:00I'm Back!So the craziness of summer has gotten the best of me, and while it has been fun, I have let some things slip. Laundry, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and my blog. But I am back and plan to stay even more committed than ever.<br /><br />Do you have ideas for posts? Or would you like to see me do a reoccurring weekly topic ... hmmm like Esty find of the week? Let me know. I always love (and need) ideas.<br /><br />Thank you to my followers. I hope you haven't lost hope in me.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-20018730892492811572010-06-09T12:03:00.000-05:002010-06-09T12:03:30.211-05:00Blog Award 2 - Hello Lover!Thanks to <a href="http://msarscott.blogspot.com/">Ms ARSCOTT</a> for my second blog award, likely given to me because she knows of my not so secret obsession for all beautiful footwear.<br /><br />The essence of this award is to share with you five of my favorite accessories for my feet (so I fudged a little and picked six ... it is like choosing a favorite child ... impossible).<br /><br />This award resulted in being an interesting exploration into true fashion love. I didn't pick the platform heels or booties that are currently all over the fashion pages. But I immediately gravitated to my shoes with behind the scenes stories to their purchase or because of their quirky or beautiful construction. In fact, I only currently wear one of the six below but can guarantee all six will stay in my collection for eternity.<br /><br />To me this showed that fashion and style is truly about personal taste that reflects one's uniqueness ... forget about needing to emulate the celebrities.<br /><br />Enjoy! I sure did!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJS-mfYQORtP2iZlR-GKznuaD-6O-tkq6yAos-8U2CwUaxMQtn9UtVbEMTWC6JCEM7YUS7_hKuk7ZVDGAJTQVxIso5VyMkdfpnHKMS2nL-DTjigMuOS5NmprO8Pm1XRMZf1aBmV7cJtHGJ/s1600/DSC01704.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJS-mfYQORtP2iZlR-GKznuaD-6O-tkq6yAos-8U2CwUaxMQtn9UtVbEMTWC6JCEM7YUS7_hKuk7ZVDGAJTQVxIso5VyMkdfpnHKMS2nL-DTjigMuOS5NmprO8Pm1XRMZf1aBmV7cJtHGJ/s320/DSC01704.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480810644285895922" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_EEutsP3k-u0oeWqj2l13Om8aqbxfaCGxJMg1t0RTWqIKp3usrhyqGKz1fCZneorZShqCjxw3fnQp0ixrzQTytrud6X0xgPCIn1KuL0wqWaiy92i4lPM2tO7qz5xhDCGTCV-4q4x-B7CT/s1600/DSC01702.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_EEutsP3k-u0oeWqj2l13Om8aqbxfaCGxJMg1t0RTWqIKp3usrhyqGKz1fCZneorZShqCjxw3fnQp0ixrzQTytrud6X0xgPCIn1KuL0wqWaiy92i4lPM2tO7qz5xhDCGTCV-4q4x-B7CT/s320/DSC01702.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480810304471468658" border="0" /></a>Purchased off of eBay with 5 other vintage pairs from the 60s.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlQmuEIgb6UfUqWDo5ghd-EdtZFXSzYbxqmxf2CMS4IMG_SBLDbpe3I1dnI85CvAUiRV7Kf2KZbkaR-JCXr38VIgzHYVyOrY7oFsZuBztZtzespi_hUncOIZ1f88R6MVroP-qiVism0xL/s1600/DSC01700.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlQmuEIgb6UfUqWDo5ghd-EdtZFXSzYbxqmxf2CMS4IMG_SBLDbpe3I1dnI85CvAUiRV7Kf2KZbkaR-JCXr38VIgzHYVyOrY7oFsZuBztZtzespi_hUncOIZ1f88R6MVroP-qiVism0xL/s320/DSC01700.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480809860434787218" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSxEskXkrX9ioqizTNfQCtrqg_URUyd01BnNC5IziyzBvMXznQuAsVcYN-ZFzanh4ocTD5evD81GEs6McwvYJCxKhp7I53k9hVjqY6pkh_lybIMpPc6thmnB0rs1UyWTPd3EsA8f2cOIT/s1600/DSC01698.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSxEskXkrX9ioqizTNfQCtrqg_URUyd01BnNC5IziyzBvMXznQuAsVcYN-ZFzanh4ocTD5evD81GEs6McwvYJCxKhp7I53k9hVjqY6pkh_lybIMpPc6thmnB0rs1UyWTPd3EsA8f2cOIT/s320/DSC01698.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480809664422762194" border="0" /></a>My only pair of designer heels (Moschino) but more importantly they remind me of my first trip to NYC with my best girlfriends.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVLnopTGPnLj-LQumc8lg8OhT6v4OOxOoVNMz-z9JSu8gctDK5QK5rcgWDOfeBBuOo1rVe5LKz8PFVkJEyKal6opoLAFcmDCKHkFYaMhi0H_4E8WpUOuYysIzqbUZNFyCrbLSySauf8pc/s1600/DSC01691.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVLnopTGPnLj-LQumc8lg8OhT6v4OOxOoVNMz-z9JSu8gctDK5QK5rcgWDOfeBBuOo1rVe5LKz8PFVkJEyKal6opoLAFcmDCKHkFYaMhi0H_4E8WpUOuYysIzqbUZNFyCrbLSySauf8pc/s320/DSC01691.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480809362413022114" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-yjvIRqZluKG37M6vq-H8iqQ5QSaiejRi5YJcgKYb_gpQAw60LCe8Bu6TPRYItT0MQXFzhCVbJBt9JKt-LEhHtG4PLm2CAAgPuEPexB8QumER8m1aYNQoFKOxMG9FpX4yW11zBG15qZqD/s1600/DSC01695.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-yjvIRqZluKG37M6vq-H8iqQ5QSaiejRi5YJcgKYb_gpQAw60LCe8Bu6TPRYItT0MQXFzhCVbJBt9JKt-LEhHtG4PLm2CAAgPuEPexB8QumER8m1aYNQoFKOxMG9FpX4yW11zBG15qZqD/s320/DSC01695.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480809520748786018" border="0" /></a>Random find at a antique store, but I love them for their over-the-top "themed" details. Yes, I have worn them, and yes, I got lots of crazy looks.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgElA3e30IhC3gECSa4YpHdvSDL65vONI56rYMvDxpHKrtw7LWMcSAf7bhoVYHlZadV_bx_-bNURuRx6yRejh-SvsAnlSurU9ksfyWZtHuc3R_elrFxBzmh8VRwLm_X8J4ZLgLPIMuAMo/s1600/DSC01690.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgElA3e30IhC3gECSa4YpHdvSDL65vONI56rYMvDxpHKrtw7LWMcSAf7bhoVYHlZadV_bx_-bNURuRx6yRejh-SvsAnlSurU9ksfyWZtHuc3R_elrFxBzmh8VRwLm_X8J4ZLgLPIMuAMo/s320/DSC01690.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480809198167814466" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNLlAXKfO6mNX785X32f7aHuEP6cVhFf9xNoNtli6Y9JFP_ns7FpmfM7Hq-0jvo4jNzxpI0FufM2jcdzBWkN5N84YAldaBlryknOdJarWLCNYAFlwpx1KiNDRS6hy0aWnBB7T1Gj0m7v4/s1600/DSC01689.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNLlAXKfO6mNX785X32f7aHuEP6cVhFf9xNoNtli6Y9JFP_ns7FpmfM7Hq-0jvo4jNzxpI0FufM2jcdzBWkN5N84YAldaBlryknOdJarWLCNYAFlwpx1KiNDRS6hy0aWnBB7T1Gj0m7v4/s320/DSC01689.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480809068258104306" border="0" /></a>These lucky guys have already been featured on my blog as a gift from my hubby and symbolize his sweet, thoughtful love he shows to me everyday.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytuGljmT3Xf8fWKxt1e6myzrPCb8zHgO6PO8uUqkEPpW87oVdkrTE2sxWLjWl7JC0oA4kDwt46dccUE8fe82fLsM-b6S8Kuqw-RJHBp8lX82JVvuevWtcGqxSJaLzXqIawlEId1VXh9kt/s1600/DSC01687.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytuGljmT3Xf8fWKxt1e6myzrPCb8zHgO6PO8uUqkEPpW87oVdkrTE2sxWLjWl7JC0oA4kDwt46dccUE8fe82fLsM-b6S8Kuqw-RJHBp8lX82JVvuevWtcGqxSJaLzXqIawlEId1VXh9kt/s320/DSC01687.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480808761926892834" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SqU7Xl-AW4tNsLfU3gmG5foqOIRUMC3syXW8f8T7XJICnMmRJC3KRiYDeFn8F5lB0F28QTcZhydsn-Uk5z7NMszJb6ePHMXmxzFblti2rUN5fG2yP3ldqpWaSJ5yGkSQxieQ89e_3yaf/s1600/DSC01685.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SqU7Xl-AW4tNsLfU3gmG5foqOIRUMC3syXW8f8T7XJICnMmRJC3KRiYDeFn8F5lB0F28QTcZhydsn-Uk5z7NMszJb6ePHMXmxzFblti2rUN5fG2yP3ldqpWaSJ5yGkSQxieQ89e_3yaf/s320/DSC01685.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480808306927343618" border="0" /></a>In love with these sweet delicate heels. These is how plastic on shoes should be done.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTOFFNG6d3tXhSwJuUw2kSPboBCyB4Kin2tdnlDvIbQJCUGbBr7hRQkMNbRmOsy4S4x26eeIwFOoEe2Uq3PpfgrxFwRoG0a4iZZVzA0I-V9PeuHw8GUz377PfGn0fcPGdCKReXo3g8jj4/s1600/DSC01682.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTOFFNG6d3tXhSwJuUw2kSPboBCyB4Kin2tdnlDvIbQJCUGbBr7hRQkMNbRmOsy4S4x26eeIwFOoEe2Uq3PpfgrxFwRoG0a4iZZVzA0I-V9PeuHw8GUz377PfGn0fcPGdCKReXo3g8jj4/s320/DSC01682.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480808001137266690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsBhUdBX_RcImaL2A5EwMNsg7pP5nHj0NqtBHzx8VpxnKzfdU2-UcBukX8cpbWpo0vgjS4TGe09q6EPiVJ6ZbytFh3L-iL2vxmeHlaBZjEZMgTyLrBkxWHAWBvgdwi0U9YuxVdcVsY-Ok/s1600/DSC01681.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsBhUdBX_RcImaL2A5EwMNsg7pP5nHj0NqtBHzx8VpxnKzfdU2-UcBukX8cpbWpo0vgjS4TGe09q6EPiVJ6ZbytFh3L-iL2vxmeHlaBZjEZMgTyLrBkxWHAWBvgdwi0U9YuxVdcVsY-Ok/s320/DSC01681.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480807582035679458" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Found these one-of-kind shoes at a vintage shop in Tuscon, designed by a local Tuscon designer in the 50s. Uh-MAZING!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Now to pass along the love!<br /><br />I award the Hello Lover blog award to:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iheartheels.com/">I HEART HEELS</a> (fitting ... I know)<br /><br /><a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/">Cupcakes and Cashmere</a><br /><br /><a href="http://scraphappysfavoritethings.blogspot.com/">A Few of My Favorite Things</a><br /></div></div><br /><a href="http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/">The Budget Babe</a><br /><br /><a href="http://jamieandrachel.blogspot.com/">Just the Four of Us</a>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-9150283621443182492010-05-26T12:39:00.003-05:002010-05-26T12:50:15.264-05:00Army of One<div style="text-align: left;">I am totally obsessing over army green, olive green, whatever you want to call it. I love the safari-esqe appeal it brings and how truly versatile it is. I treat it like a neutral paring it with anything from a punchy color to other neutrals like navy or beige. But my current preferred combo is an olive green piece with an overly feminine companion like this floral, peachy-pink top, creating a strong juxtaposition of the hard and soft. </div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItrWu2h6GU6vttyIGckACSg3C9J90XLbgFdBxY2d5bTywfA4s5MTUlCASmItgV4S0lu7g7KgF5an-To7MjtYm9DkkRwQ2-qZpC1E1D8vG3q8DwXg6sEILBSluytkoDZw2039398cEoWkP/s320/Photo+on+2010-05-12+at+15.09.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475635617935856466" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Skirt and top - Zara, belt - vintage, necklace - </span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdornmentsbyWendi"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Adornments</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">)</span></span></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-24196718590958193362010-05-19T12:33:00.001-05:002010-05-19T16:51:53.228-05:00Tried Hot Yoga<div style="text-align: left;">Please give me a moment to stray from my fashion explorations to share a fitness find. After hearing about hot yoga for years, I finally mustered up the nerve to try it (I was originally paralyzed by the idea of fainting in an awkward position because of the heat, inevitable causing a domino falling of my fellow yoga-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ers</span>). To my surprise, it was approachable, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">relatable</span>, doable, and totally refreshing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The "can-do" tone was very much set by the instructor, owner of Yoga Story, and well practiced and passionate yogi, Cindee <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Joslin</span>. The cute studio off the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bentonville</span> square proved to be a place of peace and inner exploration as I managed to somewhat successfully contort my body into all the positions. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Miss Cindee offers several different class times with several different types of yoga all in the comfort of 90 degrees (it literally felt comfortable). The best part: she charges by donation only ... now that is true passion. Check out <a href="http://www.yogastory.info/">Yoga Story's site</a> for more info and look for me in future classes, the one sweating buckets and loving it.</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTIRYw1EKhbuKge2tpRXwOk-XwAoeqCAEPZkULd2UVRZkmXZvUFx5I-SetKC5dOpy59scFCcWgpQyuq8cOy1PyASPD6sirQ5Y5IvnSiTzH7kVtXwN-zy0r00AMyFIUqtb9VwhErQPWaWL/s320/DSCN06140001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473099994548995170" /></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-24799291767372088772010-05-18T17:29:00.006-05:002010-05-18T17:36:53.113-05:00Cargo Pants as Dress Pants<div style="text-align: left;">I am loving the trend of cargo pants as dress pants. From my observations, the secret to pulling it off is cuff 'em and pair 'em with sexy heels and a feminine top.</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqyUX8XN7dCJ7F3DizGnCoZ9onZ7xeBQWFghf6iPp7Oc_HiAkYIl2VMEbi5Bxmczw_yoxCmB9p1Ale1v-ZqKPSxvaUelRMcEFMXIcsK-b6OwbSsT8h4B64CI_TIm1sbiLkMH65DzIkB2Ai/s320/photo+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472741543614232578" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2WsR_DU3jIzZ_5eWL2m8aerCJvlJHjtHsJVXOQrrbla76A8G4lle4cSOBI9sAdW_Mkv-0u88KC8EUeno6jRsO6YFHCQ0r9PKH_6MF_3m5tPn6RBmO8RhKQE9dU0MzAy_4t0Up8ObzGk3/s320/photo%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472741337486468882" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Cargos - Gap, Blouse - JcPenny's, Shoes - Dillard's, Necklace - Tiffany's</span></span></div></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-19608565333067227802010-04-21T12:48:00.004-05:002010-04-21T12:56:56.530-05:00Cynthia Vincent for Target<div style="text-align: left;">I have been coveting <a href="http://www.cynthiavincent.net/collection.php?pa=shoes">Cynthia's work</a> in shoes for over a year, but the steep price tag has always prevented me from making them mine. When I heard Target was collaborating with her to say I was excited would be an understatement. I am now a proud owner of what I think she does best--overly strappy wedges--for only $30. They are super comfy, and I have already gotten tons of complements on them! You better hurry to your closest Target because they are selling out fast, or you can always buy them on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1312&_nkw=cynthia+vincent+for+target&_sacat=See-All-Categories">eBay</a> for about $15 over the current retail price.</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0iZ2vZdB-vHL91XyJugD5bkCVikbvs6w1uorjeeX9ZN2WBIVh85yveAQd3zPVlZClDohP40dySduWng3V6_rGoERQImfDwneNW7MZVyr6bNMKmUssNMma_doXTc9CJdIiRN55HMZUlvd/s320/cynthia+.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462649771576786322" /></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-46245715471937506892010-04-16T09:15:00.008-05:002010-04-16T09:27:25.389-05:00My First Giveaway!!<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse; ">I am so thrilled to be offering my readers my first ever giveaway. A dear friend of mine, Wendi, has a special talent for making sweet, feminine jewelry with a vintage twist (some pieces even use real vintage beads). On top of that, her prices are so reasonable! She has offered to let the winner of the giveaway pick her (or his) favorite piece! Here is how it works--you will receive one entry if you are a current follower or sign up to be a follower and you will get an additional entry if you leave a comment. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse; ">Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdornmentsbyWendi">Wendi's Etsy site</a> to explore her whole spring/summer collection. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;">See below for some of my personal favs!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0G_h6iXbtLENNbViQDaq07KMLVz8XIDlp4qMGsgGvHOtG97rV_llg7bumXVzzAx648vmcMKfK4qaKhmSB-TL2amE6_JDOrwKDeT4UhFXfQL7PEE-uDjtYH89co9BeujUxoszvEKep2f-/s1600/Wendi5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0G_h6iXbtLENNbViQDaq07KMLVz8XIDlp4qMGsgGvHOtG97rV_llg7bumXVzzAx648vmcMKfK4qaKhmSB-TL2amE6_JDOrwKDeT4UhFXfQL7PEE-uDjtYH89co9BeujUxoszvEKep2f-/s320/Wendi5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460739109602227554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaS2LsCYPskjO7Xjg1L0uQroOmlWHxpyb2-mGeFAgd8IgJ532N4gwEWJ4zNjfRmK9qBam2n-FkaKNQl7IA5ZoSKom7wVxMGC5rbFMvp-B57P6hOX7QGDAbFmUiISpKtANFms2A3gvw9Ok/s1600/Wendi4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaS2LsCYPskjO7Xjg1L0uQroOmlWHxpyb2-mGeFAgd8IgJ532N4gwEWJ4zNjfRmK9qBam2n-FkaKNQl7IA5ZoSKom7wVxMGC5rbFMvp-B57P6hOX7QGDAbFmUiISpKtANFms2A3gvw9Ok/s320/Wendi4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460739051000540802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXk4f98c87v5vxCSf65jcOXt5Ov3Wb-byCNdEgGbXciKkThOjBvkNb3X-NgUNdHuKxzqaNhYEe6ULl7FoxzU3buexEe872eh1Xa6w9sPRkknCqQ5nBD4szrdqzdLMP9FxXyT5VVGS-H7d/s1600/Wendi3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXk4f98c87v5vxCSf65jcOXt5Ov3Wb-byCNdEgGbXciKkThOjBvkNb3X-NgUNdHuKxzqaNhYEe6ULl7FoxzU3buexEe872eh1Xa6w9sPRkknCqQ5nBD4szrdqzdLMP9FxXyT5VVGS-H7d/s320/Wendi3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460738984117343026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9JTrjp5leE49eBG2lsiQtMyPVGWUtUZzNXIryaTRq1H2t0lTJqsw4RZpJvE8O5U5MhpyHLv5_-xM-XTKJAaU6XBD6SjfNgsx3Vtl7M2ylT0F-k-X_5WZVeTBSkIF5Gsw06iB91txorvXp/s1600/Wendi2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9JTrjp5leE49eBG2lsiQtMyPVGWUtUZzNXIryaTRq1H2t0lTJqsw4RZpJvE8O5U5MhpyHLv5_-xM-XTKJAaU6XBD6SjfNgsx3Vtl7M2ylT0F-k-X_5WZVeTBSkIF5Gsw06iB91txorvXp/s320/Wendi2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460738926570220562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoSQJZwi5As7L-iMf4ZHqtObV4QEACy3cA0FJ_94rTSa3VYSsRVBNJyAs4iyynx1PvVit25bDu8A9H0oYmrH5N9eD948_f68dzJPLLyMFvkCfBmEutDJ74937U2XocvbEz5fqLMrtvWAp/s1600/Wendi1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoSQJZwi5As7L-iMf4ZHqtObV4QEACy3cA0FJ_94rTSa3VYSsRVBNJyAs4iyynx1PvVit25bDu8A9H0oYmrH5N9eD948_f68dzJPLLyMFvkCfBmEutDJ74937U2XocvbEz5fqLMrtvWAp/s320/Wendi1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460738871803421810" /></a>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-90389628220563613952010-04-15T15:11:00.007-05:002010-04-15T17:48:07.180-05:00Current Covets<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Anything and Everything Silk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5U9BhE0IRu7wBzTBGkQwVfI6ETNqj8LK0NonpF_ry-kcj7T5uOw4OSEsg6im5SAaVZo1YKnKuFsd7KUiaVIr4ZDRbiew9orJZ_lULa_Z64A6v3ybCOyuCAa4X0xHS4P-kystbd486sh-/s1600/shopbop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 162px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5U9BhE0IRu7wBzTBGkQwVfI6ETNqj8LK0NonpF_ry-kcj7T5uOw4OSEsg6im5SAaVZo1YKnKuFsd7KUiaVIr4ZDRbiew9orJZ_lULa_Z64A6v3ybCOyuCAa4X0xHS4P-kystbd486sh-/s320/shopbop.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460499004338873330" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Photo Source: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/blair-tank-myne/vp/v=1/845524441863789.htm?folderID=2534374302166539&fm=hearts-shopbysize-viewall">Shopbop</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Frankenstein-esque shoes that will make me close to 6 feet tall!</b></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYoYv3YAmNfxbWXWSLtf9eQdZ3I4bM81nCwrQfnOjmePT3Ker-3mCEQF61pABHxDXWKe2q0zXSMX2XHwN0TKKiXiy1_hSIUTNV-VOLZi-trL3krEwCp5lDGenkHXArPXndG8oaATeLT6x/s1600/Shoe+3.png" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYoYv3YAmNfxbWXWSLtf9eQdZ3I4bM81nCwrQfnOjmePT3Ker-3mCEQF61pABHxDXWKe2q0zXSMX2XHwN0TKKiXiy1_hSIUTNV-VOLZi-trL3krEwCp5lDGenkHXArPXndG8oaATeLT6x/s320/Shoe+3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460460012999201650" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5I3lkUPbEkIEpzvrAx57-hpsetanZCCvuxhD-gfCMDAkJNpMKKVP8zrTfyo2FuGVsQdADwP_OuiLJmr9sSY74pF9gEXicvbsyIYJgset4OFjTjJ3Svh4YeKtkgTqD-HZcYZ78Nyl7l_vO/s1600/Untitled.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5I3lkUPbEkIEpzvrAx57-hpsetanZCCvuxhD-gfCMDAkJNpMKKVP8zrTfyo2FuGVsQdADwP_OuiLJmr9sSY74pF9gEXicvbsyIYJgset4OFjTjJ3Svh4YeKtkgTqD-HZcYZ78Nyl7l_vO/s320/Untitled.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460459916834710706" /></a><b><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Source: </span></span></span><a href="http://needsupply.com/womens/shoes"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">NeedSupply</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Funky shorts in leather, patterns, or high-waisted!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9XETLJQEMdNEnisK8bzG5zFC8j_BHw3RSLlnsctQKUrWoUIdjOlEkKVHYyZG5ZU77Nn1fgDr15ZGlroIlFGzic28WzFSczeomlg9SxPcVujDHjYfthuFnxgFchDK4QeEGPYNHsKR0_hW/s1600/shorts.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 203px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9XETLJQEMdNEnisK8bzG5zFC8j_BHw3RSLlnsctQKUrWoUIdjOlEkKVHYyZG5ZU77Nn1fgDr15ZGlroIlFGzic28WzFSczeomlg9SxPcVujDHjYfthuFnxgFchDK4QeEGPYNHsKR0_hW/s320/shorts.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460459817191120658" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Source: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.theglamourai.com/2010/04/costume-of-day-concrete-spring.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The Glamoura</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.theglamourai.com/2010/04/costume-of-day-concrete-spring.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">i</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Floral Rompers!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirbaMN9X0XEKNOWY50EIwua3eUQsQsNqKM2Ohq9gUv7V1dYNWLqSTK0ZEcTnS0i_CnfEFQ7OtbdDI2MvMZc1PsJHa6CRIau_WNM84xyOnYV_DZrcO_2EP9UD4-zqZrdefP5MXU5xdEx0q5/s1600/romper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirbaMN9X0XEKNOWY50EIwua3eUQsQsNqKM2Ohq9gUv7V1dYNWLqSTK0ZEcTnS0i_CnfEFQ7OtbdDI2MvMZc1PsJHa6CRIau_WNM84xyOnYV_DZrcO_2EP9UD4-zqZrdefP5MXU5xdEx0q5/s320/romper.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460459624745324786" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Source: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=BTMs&product%5Fid=2074213710&showBACK=OK"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Forever 21</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><br /></span></div></span></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-72481004172058969872010-04-15T14:57:00.003-05:002010-04-15T15:03:04.473-05:00Denim, Denim, Everywhere<div>Have you noticed how everything has gone denim? I have wanted a soft, light denim button-up forever. One that is comfy, modern, and didn't break the bank. I found <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Miley-Cyrus-Max-Azria-Juniors-Long-Sleeve-Boyfriend-Shirt/13325632">one</a> today a Walmart thanks to Miley Cyrus herself. The original price tag said $18, but it rang up for only $10. I am totally wearing this tomorrow and turning denim Friday upside down. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Iie4331mX6bLgMuVIx7DFYkcCc3ug-oABVtM8Z7i1M5HjTOTjWxHXWCvFdjKxq57xgo1T4lgOd2EHn3i9s2f8ycgeXCE6HEqi9KvlEbCiKCjOPu1vYCZOOyyfBYN_at-2BexUYmpeWD5/s1600/Walmart+Shirt2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Iie4331mX6bLgMuVIx7DFYkcCc3ug-oABVtM8Z7i1M5HjTOTjWxHXWCvFdjKxq57xgo1T4lgOd2EHn3i9s2f8ycgeXCE6HEqi9KvlEbCiKCjOPu1vYCZOOyyfBYN_at-2BexUYmpeWD5/s320/Walmart+Shirt2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460456094714836626" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; ">Picture Source: Walmart.com</span></div></span>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-87567577536929069442010-04-02T08:44:00.014-05:002010-04-15T09:50:25.513-05:00Favorite Fashion Apps<div>The influx of smart phones has permeated every aspect of our life, including how I personally approach fashion and shopping. I thought I would share some of my favorite iPhone apps that have changed my approach to style forever. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ask a Stylist by Glamour Magazine</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cost: Free</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEzY2lQrlP6-emoVwROAYE8sUTbHeCfFUv-3ZSpEcrs9MMJJZne-KiXayrB6BggaqKKWFnH2jLkn09uv598ILm424l-7bxF7A5svdmlMf4940ud0YCWR0IbmhjTlCiRs2KZu7fSAbdsV2K/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEzY2lQrlP6-emoVwROAYE8sUTbHeCfFUv-3ZSpEcrs9MMJJZne-KiXayrB6BggaqKKWFnH2jLkn09uv598ILm424l-7bxF7A5svdmlMf4940ud0YCWR0IbmhjTlCiRs2KZu7fSAbdsV2K/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460004583782928946" /></a>This app is brand new and uh-mazing. Glamour has offered up the services of several NYC-based stylists 24 hours a day. You simply take a pic of the outfit in contention, answer a few questions, ask your specific question and within minutes have a professional, polite, and insightful style answer. I am in LOVE!!<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Trendtrack by Trendstop</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Cost: Free</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0u7YIdwh9L5LllEa3HCRlMEvMXi_jMDUkz9ymTpueQc4NK0gd3_h3EOTwU8Jytd5B7i5iyHOqn3eOXhyC7e5KWIYmf2bOsSp9fkbXRgmvfc6oWk_niDree7lA0aeJbEz3A9ja6pKL7W6n/s1600/photo-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0u7YIdwh9L5LllEa3HCRlMEvMXi_jMDUkz9ymTpueQc4NK0gd3_h3EOTwU8Jytd5B7i5iyHOqn3eOXhyC7e5KWIYmf2bOsSp9fkbXRgmvfc6oWk_niDree7lA0aeJbEz3A9ja6pKL7W6n/s320/photo-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455535994335510210" /></a>This app catalogs all the latest fashion shows from around the world. You have the ability to see the latest from Milan with a simple touch of a button. But my favorite part is the "Trend" tab where you can quickly scroll through Trendstop's latest and greatest trend observations. Some can be very easily integrated into a wardrobe immediately. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Shopstyle</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Cost: Free</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WD7rOb2dbTCzfRnyGnu9wHzNhm2iSU-Phv-1iQs9f_tlJiFgWYE6GfEDKAnpT4UQWnoOH8vm5RFUDUxBOktQAuDaTa8TXlgZ75BfEH68IGQHrnSKXEutdPNJ5fwEzwgJhC8POkATA2pb/s1600/photo+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WD7rOb2dbTCzfRnyGnu9wHzNhm2iSU-Phv-1iQs9f_tlJiFgWYE6GfEDKAnpT4UQWnoOH8vm5RFUDUxBOktQAuDaTa8TXlgZ75BfEH68IGQHrnSKXEutdPNJ5fwEzwgJhC8POkATA2pb/s320/photo+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455535936141779858" /></a>BEWARE! This app is dangerous for the wallet. It is basically a one-stop-shop for all things fashion with all the hottest retailers. It is so easy to browse and buy that it doesn't even feel like spending money. I could get lost in this app for hours and spend thousand of dollars.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Style.com</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cost: Free</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUK7WzJvqYJbEFiOkC7KVn9DWJuFItD_v-KToBCXjpDQrzPC0C2Pu35AEuSOjEF-4itrwv_7mqgUdoNZyoDk9jXAxJF4xzEeYos0WvtOu9NsTg177AwxVC5q2y62WGh9pTuTLFUkyz702N/s1600/photo+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUK7WzJvqYJbEFiOkC7KVn9DWJuFItD_v-KToBCXjpDQrzPC0C2Pu35AEuSOjEF-4itrwv_7mqgUdoNZyoDk9jXAxJF4xzEeYos0WvtOu9NsTg177AwxVC5q2y62WGh9pTuTLFUkyz702N/s320/photo+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455535879941031186" /></a>It is like having Anna Wintour in your pocket. OK maybe not, but this is probably the closest you and I will ever get to her. This app is really like having Vogue magazine in a digital format. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>TouchCloset</b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Cost: $0.99</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZXOpNHre1yO8eb6U3vrhAXwQuyBXsYaI-a5he2dKdhHDDnMx4umrGTtWhF0HIoHvO1VKoeGHNFHd83a2qQVRtpxCRXJfdH3NI8VqMrm9mkeB50jCim_aA7D2H3vcvutNR83iMOKHFdAk/s1600/photo+3-4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZXOpNHre1yO8eb6U3vrhAXwQuyBXsYaI-a5he2dKdhHDDnMx4umrGTtWhF0HIoHvO1VKoeGHNFHd83a2qQVRtpxCRXJfdH3NI8VqMrm9mkeB50jCim_aA7D2H3vcvutNR83iMOKHFdAk/s320/photo+3-4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455535824098362322" /></a>You know when you watched Clueless for the first time and you absolutely died for Alicia Silverstone's virtual closet? Well 15 years later you can finally have it. TouchCloset allows you to take pics and catalogue your whole closet. You can make outfits and even note when you wore them last. It makes choosing what to wear in the morning so much more fun and easy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you have any fashion/style apps that you love?</div></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-17228203481487524502010-03-22T13:43:00.004-05:002010-03-22T15:33:14.994-05:00NARS Makeup at TJ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AA-f8UCmFfI99HK0PhFtPRuJ8mD6QGu8CF63sLX2LeXvHXLUHkL4adXDzE608pYfJud8GEy7zuDoMILGSmv0ne4gS2BQ4R0z32cymqA3HemaMZbv7tf7IH7IH2zI2kdk93PP3WUkqfQn/s1600-h/nars+logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 197px; height: 86px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AA-f8UCmFfI99HK0PhFtPRuJ8mD6QGu8CF63sLX2LeXvHXLUHkL4adXDzE608pYfJud8GEy7zuDoMILGSmv0ne4gS2BQ4R0z32cymqA3HemaMZbv7tf7IH7IH2zI2kdk93PP3WUkqfQn/s320/nars+logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451531385639647490" /></a><br />It was the hardest thing for me to pass up on, but I simply didn't need any of the NARS eyeshadow or lipgloss gift sets the Rogers TJ (2203 Promenade Blvd, Rogers, 479.621.0214) currently has in-stock. So! Please! I need one of my readers to reap the benefits. I found several boxes of product on the second beauty endcap and several pieces in the beauty sale dump bin near the shoes. Hurry my beauty divas ... before my strength gives way and I return to buy it all!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-73082329804458291322010-03-18T21:50:00.003-05:002010-03-18T22:04:46.681-05:00You Are Invited<div>Never been to a fashion show? Ralph Lauren took the scale of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">internet</span> and invited every online surfer to their Spring 2010 fashion show. Being the first ever online show, I commend the attempt but miss the true energy and excitement that reverberates throughout a live show. The sluggish tone is exaggerated by the zen-like music, chilled walk by the models, and the mysterious breeze ruffling all their hair. Nonetheless, I love the safari-inspired looks and color combos, the airy silk pants, the jersey drop-waist dress, and the ethnic printed tops.</div><div><br /></div><object width="425" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mpVCS5ptQ4E&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mpVCS5ptQ4E&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="385"></embed></object><div><br /></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-58391987913377393282010-03-18T12:41:00.005-05:002010-03-18T21:48:01.959-05:00Online Obsessions<div>I am much more of a sensory driven shopper; therefore, most of the time I prefer shopping in the physical space versus the digital space. However, since I am a sucker for unique and inexpensive items, the right digital proposition can entice me enough to overcome my need to touch, smell, and experience. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ASOS</span>.com and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ModCloth</span>.com have just that proposition.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.asos.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ASOS</span>.com</a> comes to us from our fashion forward sister country, the UK. It has a wide collection of designers with a whole range of price points, making many fashion aggressive pieces very attainable for us normal gals. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: -webkit-xxx-large; line-height: 13px;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOt9pUOgg2CGFRzrlZ2i7YKon4TUNtWJ5EgsAoZTYaOgN3LW7RPGdOG7IEucgo4R-5wCMmCjrCr1dexhuv1tduJ8t8W7uBEXtWd8O56k-k_hRnYzlLMnNZ5VtxXhupafHPYj_xDIIQSYNV/s1600-h/asos2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOt9pUOgg2CGFRzrlZ2i7YKon4TUNtWJ5EgsAoZTYaOgN3LW7RPGdOG7IEucgo4R-5wCMmCjrCr1dexhuv1tduJ8t8W7uBEXtWd8O56k-k_hRnYzlLMnNZ5VtxXhupafHPYj_xDIIQSYNV/s320/asos2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450031425332286594" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ModCloth</span>.com</a> has a laid back, retro vibe through their vintage-inspired pieces by indie designers. The utter uniqueness of every piece makes a sense of style achievable and the low prices make it affordable. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ewYLFYcZjWxRVkbjfiifXyCvNXozu4nOCyK1v83MsyWNIPr8b1suGrz7dcMXdW5CF3pFIyqUPgjivfYxdwECCvzhoiVw6r_b_xwqaxHy4hcyVl8Iggj2XJVF4fm_e45EzT0FViwRk713/s1600-h/Modcloth2.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ewYLFYcZjWxRVkbjfiifXyCvNXozu4nOCyK1v83MsyWNIPr8b1suGrz7dcMXdW5CF3pFIyqUPgjivfYxdwECCvzhoiVw6r_b_xwqaxHy4hcyVl8Iggj2XJVF4fm_e45EzT0FViwRk713/s320/Modcloth2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450031278721443410" /></a></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-58957763658835220812010-03-02T21:12:00.011-06:002010-03-02T21:39:54.081-06:00A bride requests our help ...<div>One of my friend's wedding is fast approaching, and she is putting the last little touches on her dream look. She has given you, my readers, the heavy responsibility of giving her some opinions on her final accessories. While the dress definitely is the hero, the accessories are the "supporting cast" that can make or break her look. So please give her your opinion!</div><div><br /></div><div>First her shoes! The bride selected simple shoes with darling vintage earrings to repurpose as shoe clips. However, after dying and stretching to make the shoes perfect a small amount of chemical residue landed just right of the peep toe. And of course, the shoe clip alone won't cover-up the spot. Making light of the situation, the bride has been inspired to use feathers to cover the mistake. Her fear, however, is the fine line feathers can cross. Looking at her inspiration below, do feathers maintain the sophisticated wedding feel or cross over into lingerie territory (that should be reserved for the wedding night)? <br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2Q4RLDprttZQ3yt6w90sw9DSKNCKMDICyMSwA55GG49SjTY4ZhU4zvcN9vpn-KLZdNgf2UKNVQB5esHxsvS4BqR_3HmCwZrOo1IavL3tgXrbL1Fk544uHr-PjR0X_f2mut5enZBioxhV/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2Q4RLDprttZQ3yt6w90sw9DSKNCKMDICyMSwA55GG49SjTY4ZhU4zvcN9vpn-KLZdNgf2UKNVQB5esHxsvS4BqR_3HmCwZrOo1IavL3tgXrbL1Fk544uHr-PjR0X_f2mut5enZBioxhV/s320/6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444240925381166642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtDLJ2G2NOytogZFZlm64axNRfPxMBmmkNv7oQ8eAES46kA6ZIj26ojkLIg3MnyCynK0cQAEdO2y-QkYNkJjRpt15fe6dBm1wYugKt5f1iSk4eUY6pBEBVxJDRwo2VekE4s0TsC7luo9v/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtDLJ2G2NOytogZFZlm64axNRfPxMBmmkNv7oQ8eAES46kA6ZIj26ojkLIg3MnyCynK0cQAEdO2y-QkYNkJjRpt15fe6dBm1wYugKt5f1iSk4eUY6pBEBVxJDRwo2VekE4s0TsC7luo9v/s320/5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444240869232302962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUdtIqMxKpEs2GnuRtwEQoveT86tRlzMHTMFaUL057xF9OA9LAceKqGzjuOTmsELMSNKBmO714L9hP-VnjfExRSgpvPplVZ6hu8Wb5zrSGE-Ujp9HRl4WmU_caQ988MT4Fv0fGvT3vQlR/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUdtIqMxKpEs2GnuRtwEQoveT86tRlzMHTMFaUL057xF9OA9LAceKqGzjuOTmsELMSNKBmO714L9hP-VnjfExRSgpvPplVZ6hu8Wb5zrSGE-Ujp9HRl4WmU_caQ988MT4Fv0fGvT3vQlR/s320/4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444240810668069714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-mVpyIDkyDurSjo2DQibo0f8kNcPgPwz2uEzZ5ZnXa9WONaDcmn2tSLffiCfmNqQHL93yWC9CmRG5XVElHtq6KV2mnOsj4vRReuL6sY8e7JVI1nVfPfRwGwErw3rNu3kgUZGN6Oun-ro/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-mVpyIDkyDurSjo2DQibo0f8kNcPgPwz2uEzZ5ZnXa9WONaDcmn2tSLffiCfmNqQHL93yWC9CmRG5XVElHtq6KV2mnOsj4vRReuL6sY8e7JVI1nVfPfRwGwErw3rNu3kgUZGN6Oun-ro/s320/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444240725932457794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeib4rGlvFzGj36cArKa881THeqe0BiDz7YXV9YDurUhVfxO3tkv4hwdc_FIJGGerVjX2Xn_IJZBXepeCkJ_jmX4Dg0G3pukxa6gmoVBAnSlXHrknUS0X86icqeSjWBwOHcCJDjm6qQyv/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeib4rGlvFzGj36cArKa881THeqe0BiDz7YXV9YDurUhVfxO3tkv4hwdc_FIJGGerVjX2Xn_IJZBXepeCkJ_jmX4Dg0G3pukxa6gmoVBAnSlXHrknUS0X86icqeSjWBwOHcCJDjm6qQyv/s320/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444240648672261842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLQ6lGtOB7vYOJ-zvtRXbmAzjBiWHpEYIJ7VKylBEVcsUOZsg5fJrhy3j1SAD5hEJwBf0vJfzRlKqkQsCyDj_M-MdAmUfOibkZTp4RqWJqeaahRy1Zi2YgLFpu_Gp6iI171oLXA4MK-6I/s1600-h/wedding+1.jpg"></a><div>Next, while our bride is a spring bride, the spotty weather in Arkansas can prove to be unpredictably cold. Our bride is looking for a warm but chic cover-up for her golf cart exit (so cute). She found this lovely faux fur shrug on Tulip Bridal for $34 and likes the idea but is concerned about the winter tone. Is the shrug too much for the spring timing?</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLQ6lGtOB7vYOJ-zvtRXbmAzjBiWHpEYIJ7VKylBEVcsUOZsg5fJrhy3j1SAD5hEJwBf0vJfzRlKqkQsCyDj_M-MdAmUfOibkZTp4RqWJqeaahRy1Zi2YgLFpu_Gp6iI171oLXA4MK-6I/s1600-h/wedding+1.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLQ6lGtOB7vYOJ-zvtRXbmAzjBiWHpEYIJ7VKylBEVcsUOZsg5fJrhy3j1SAD5hEJwBf0vJfzRlKqkQsCyDj_M-MdAmUfOibkZTp4RqWJqeaahRy1Zi2YgLFpu_Gp6iI171oLXA4MK-6I/s320/wedding+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444240464229969666" /></a><br />Hopefully our bride will follow-up with pics from her actual day to show us what she finally decides!<br /><br /></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-8186372737471912772010-02-26T15:22:00.008-06:002010-02-26T17:10:22.015-06:00A Little Piece of Heaven<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ok, so maybe my title is a little over promising for most, but for my few fellow thrifting readers, they will agree on my position. A brand new and HUGE (9000 square feet) Goodwill just opened in Bentonville (</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1400 Walton Boulevard). </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A couple of Friday's ago I explored my way through all the racks. Overall I found the merchandise in great condition and the store space to be extremely clean. I was hoping to find more vintage-like pieces, but the store offered more gentle used mainstream retailer options. However, my treasure finding radar did not let me down, so I did not leave empty handed. My lucky finds included a chunky knit sweater from Ireland and a long, knit, v-neck sweater straight out of the halls of Saved By the Bell (the 90s are in-style after all ... now I just need a pair of Doc Martins). This Goodwill is definitely a potential escape when I am in need of a thrifting oasis. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Read more on the store: </span></span><a href="http://www.goodwillar.org/blog/post/Goodwill-Opening-Bentonville-Store-Donation-Center.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">! </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3puN_FX2w-4OAvEX2J4HFRukI_DooZMokJzaRDjfkj3J-dEcZVRv9I5DKEAln-sQcTyG1-dU53Rw02I0Eei6DjOwPFt8cgnq5-8G0kUx4YSH184yT9cnVhasb__hmG-gYEGFwhYQsqrlw/s320/goodwill_industries_logo.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442666238865987618" />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-72392004051370071822010-02-24T19:44:00.002-06:002010-02-24T20:04:01.630-06:00Fall 2010 Runway Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HObgUPMaKoKdL89QqQ3yRiQs8KpGD5IXPqFOpUcNSZJcJIyosEc_q5spUTK7OucjQoMyBpmiJIu5tGKfZfQmgCYUluSR9VOxxGA7lvOnki7RHlZK0rFo94PbsnjvV-uTLy4QmHJFpn8w/s1600-h/the+cutj.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrOYUGEfuFZOaBfJTZxwOBKO0SQsYj7jsmQJVk8p2G_VjKeV5kJdQ_RmYm4xa5iNXdNgLUICjIaTgRzixfyc8pMPJJzAEcdYFQEK53CC3Yv77kF76K2Zl9RR4E1S-HpFERxq_1dAUAqrm1/s320/the+cut+4j.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441991865293978530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MU9aj3b9abY9-TFucINdRtG90n2aS60gvQcoglwmOM1J-K_6qY3meZeTBOFpCYIMJuLBYcoEneBNq15mDCdpAdWya6XTAgoKwT2xb5ygjQkPtJQnEbgLlNrnWuoVZUx-OfcstLWEo2M5/s1600-h/the+cut+3j.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MU9aj3b9abY9-TFucINdRtG90n2aS60gvQcoglwmOM1J-K_6qY3meZeTBOFpCYIMJuLBYcoEneBNq15mDCdpAdWya6XTAgoKwT2xb5ygjQkPtJQnEbgLlNrnWuoVZUx-OfcstLWEo2M5/s320/the+cut+3j.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441991787004773522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSX4s6LQbMkTRhRPLqg2azOgc5nqHiaqBla0LgWASsmwdeh2tnXIUar_aY95e1HUAt-9zFsjVjnSuig2-V41f2F0iwXMX2NPxAuPAt96wTZ46zCslVV6miT-Kjh3RnpRRu3aQXHQ72-uLq/s1600-h/the+cut+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSX4s6LQbMkTRhRPLqg2azOgc5nqHiaqBla0LgWASsmwdeh2tnXIUar_aY95e1HUAt-9zFsjVjnSuig2-V41f2F0iwXMX2NPxAuPAt96wTZ46zCslVV6miT-Kjh3RnpRRu3aQXHQ72-uLq/s320/the+cut+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441913906083212818" /></a> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">The less than pristine economy brought a sense of trend continuation from Fall '09 to Fall '10 runway looks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Nothing seemed to be completely rewritten but more repurposed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The biggest trend I saw was tons of crazy layers motivating me to experiment with what I have for Fall '10 versus buying all new.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>That is a nice break on our economy hit pocketbooks.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /><br />Here are a couple other big picture trends I either saw or read about on the runway:</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Furs and shearing (I am still vowing to go faux)</li><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Booties with bling</li><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ethnic patterns and inspiration</li><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Ruffles and draping</li><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Full skirts</li><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Thigh highs and tights</li><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Belted layers</li><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Historically inspired hats</li><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Luxe fabrics like velvet, sequins and shiny materials</li><li><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Pleated and tapered dress pants circa 1980s </li></ul><div>Sources: <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/">The Cut</a> and <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/ci/3/fashionweek/fall10/fashion-week-01.html">ShopBop</a></div><p></p> <br /><br /> <!--EndFragment-->Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-59285972978382514782010-02-23T07:27:00.001-06:002010-02-23T10:28:14.992-06:00Shoes for Me and You<div>I know it has been a while, so if you are counting, I am sorry for not posting more often. </div><div><br /></div><div>My fashion motivation has been re-ignited with my recent TJ find. After spotting these shoes several months ago but being too cheap to invest the $50, I have been watching them go lower and lower in price. On Saturday, they were at the ripe price of $20, so I gladly toted them home with me. The adorned suede makes them luxe enough for winter, but the bright fuchsia will be perfect for spring. If you love them and are as frugal as me, the Rogers TJ has tons of these left in various sizes.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQQZXULQVmzMdPxOgecYqDYribp3tuLakOX1huUZPZunrMAs7OP3ZLU6AYvE3KaBHqEovoKfN2ik9fjPcYpv9N52fv1cgMZSa94c4BWRQZ27zAs2VnDosiHo6H7iQhf57VhVWblRs1dgv/s1600-h/photo%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQQZXULQVmzMdPxOgecYqDYribp3tuLakOX1huUZPZunrMAs7OP3ZLU6AYvE3KaBHqEovoKfN2ik9fjPcYpv9N52fv1cgMZSa94c4BWRQZ27zAs2VnDosiHo6H7iQhf57VhVWblRs1dgv/s320/photo%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441461294111945954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__JDWAfDKiaKgI06uQ841Ye3EA9wVMnXZejrnB6_9v0yBbKW7j3zdg7Jc6gT4NdvNeEriydI88FCPkq9EYJZjfo1ZfOiB5uAWyNxS2e9DORG4pKENujxKERDTlFNxEib7GL4pcnn30rTE/s1600-h/photo+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__JDWAfDKiaKgI06uQ841Ye3EA9wVMnXZejrnB6_9v0yBbKW7j3zdg7Jc6gT4NdvNeEriydI88FCPkq9EYJZjfo1ZfOiB5uAWyNxS2e9DORG4pKENujxKERDTlFNxEib7GL4pcnn30rTE/s320/photo+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441461238232274130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBnK3D0xi7VYHuF1Zcmujkaaq7iuTDCi0UT4WMqs9mvaD1Sjx3gPRSrvVOiMq9WJNsdVAumJL1_nEr9I_SBEdII4zB9YMxWestrIe0TecYZ9DP1u9D4vXsFQTh0MYR9sv4KHgYdBxZAiP/s1600-h/photo+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBnK3D0xi7VYHuF1Zcmujkaaq7iuTDCi0UT4WMqs9mvaD1Sjx3gPRSrvVOiMq9WJNsdVAumJL1_nEr9I_SBEdII4zB9YMxWestrIe0TecYZ9DP1u9D4vXsFQTh0MYR9sv4KHgYdBxZAiP/s320/photo+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441461177469043490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jcQhA9GjXHJr-pKHKEcGdu74n9DWZqoEtEOyfKbSRgcEFrpgSxFVCzc9ozVHLs5MG1EbGicqHJo9xBStdedUvDJUKt5u_hI4DS9WGE4DojAg9x4-c15_dcRF3NqctrfVv-U4mSf6Rhb5/s1600-h/photo+2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jcQhA9GjXHJr-pKHKEcGdu74n9DWZqoEtEOyfKbSRgcEFrpgSxFVCzc9ozVHLs5MG1EbGicqHJo9xBStdedUvDJUKt5u_hI4DS9WGE4DojAg9x4-c15_dcRF3NqctrfVv-U4mSf6Rhb5/s320/photo+2%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441461113394445282" /></a>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-54786284085726750062010-02-02T07:12:00.001-06:002010-02-02T14:40:38.349-06:00Print on Print<div>How do you know that you have made it to the beacon of fashion understanding? By capturing the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">elusive</span> ability to mix prints. I have discovered that mixing prints is a finely tuned art that for me is only successful after lots of trial and error sessions in front of my bathroom mirror. </div><div><br /></div><div>However, today, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">ShopBop</a> provided me with some great thought starters to wet my mixing prints' appetite. Some key things I consistently notice from their examples is the mixing of a small print with a large print and making sure at least one print reads more neutral in color and tone. Also, the lines and proportions of the outfits tend to remain simple so to let the prints do all the talking.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODIsE3MqxJXyG50YWjWOmUcE6AJUEknE8IUwakLkMGeXso1tS_3GpuL29G_aKrRTw_0za7SIBTUbmRFyG2Hh2sVvvQEC8HFddkCJzOr3LZAyQe3Nksm7c2sgT-X3t7itG0rHgZTrv74WP/s1600-h/Mixing+Prints4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODIsE3MqxJXyG50YWjWOmUcE6AJUEknE8IUwakLkMGeXso1tS_3GpuL29G_aKrRTw_0za7SIBTUbmRFyG2Hh2sVvvQEC8HFddkCJzOr3LZAyQe3Nksm7c2sgT-X3t7itG0rHgZTrv74WP/s320/Mixing+Prints4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433664418018337682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWV9Z6bxKqlSyKzGOZ6x57k0fuGJlDcwnXhvvwJ8rmR28jKtuh7h9MugLnyQ7bYXGwCIE54DlKl_GVcELIV5DxGnp9j70987weU4ROxg9TX1oaQZ9G3jjhgXaeNp71jmEe70GkmHQQA1Y/s1600-h/Mixing+Prints3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWV9Z6bxKqlSyKzGOZ6x57k0fuGJlDcwnXhvvwJ8rmR28jKtuh7h9MugLnyQ7bYXGwCIE54DlKl_GVcELIV5DxGnp9j70987weU4ROxg9TX1oaQZ9G3jjhgXaeNp71jmEe70GkmHQQA1Y/s320/Mixing+Prints3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433664354634441378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxd502Zf6Q0LIiOLVIDt6UE_ZFHdZceJGEaLjGZwaldNokGLrAI3QVwHxiGhuhFbqRMu9oofD3frYxmrL29gdlqpgWOJgQITKl9hWNnwBMFxZujwb3AGwdms825zKhI7PLGXMlNE1Bxxf3/s1600-h/Mixing+Prints2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxd502Zf6Q0LIiOLVIDt6UE_ZFHdZceJGEaLjGZwaldNokGLrAI3QVwHxiGhuhFbqRMu9oofD3frYxmrL29gdlqpgWOJgQITKl9hWNnwBMFxZujwb3AGwdms825zKhI7PLGXMlNE1Bxxf3/s320/Mixing+Prints2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433664288784289266" /></a>For more hints and ideas on mixing prints check out ShopBop's full <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/ci/3/trends/spring/print-on-print-01.html">trend report</a>. If you have a desire to mix prints, it is totally worth viewing.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-68654195745783380812010-01-24T21:48:00.009-06:002010-01-24T22:31:32.573-06:00Don't Be Played By Plato<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDBV0IAhLP_KX3RgfcNa17-5PpxS41z4xPSIUIKXfsEpHkVZqE-jjng77u_3E7xMsn7JfEEvmeSNAnIEr9woWw6ktmIzcP4k618ZFXm4767I21m9GuBxwDN6DkCdt1dIbogzisIi321at/s1600-h/platos_closet_logo_300x105.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430520096777822882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 105px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDBV0IAhLP_KX3RgfcNa17-5PpxS41z4xPSIUIKXfsEpHkVZqE-jjng77u_3E7xMsn7JfEEvmeSNAnIEr9woWw6ktmIzcP4k618ZFXm4767I21m9GuBxwDN6DkCdt1dIbogzisIi321at/s320/platos_closet_logo_300x105.gif" border="0" /></a>I am always a sucker for a deal, so after I understood <a href="http://www.platoscloset.com/index.html">Plato's Closet's</a> concept (buying and selling gently used brand name clothing), I had to check it out.<br /><br />Noticing the inventory tends to skew more teen, I wasn't sure if a selling venture with my more sophisticated clothes would be successful. But I figured it was worth a try. I visited the <a href="http://www.platosclosetfayetteville.com/">Roger's</a> location (there is one in <a href="http://www.platosclosetfayetteville.com/">Fayetteville</a> too) with my laundry basket of neatly folded clothing branded BCBG, Max Rave, To The Max and H&M.<br /><br />While waiting for the teen sales associate to judge if my fashion sense is Plato worthy, I perused the exisitng merchandise. From my bargain shopping expertise, Plato's is anything but a bargain with high prices and low quality. Used F21 and Old Navy shirts start at $10. Used designer jeans are priced at $55+ (HINT: Rock and Republic, Joes, etc. sell for $55 new at TJ Maxx). I even found the pair of <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=btms_jeans&product_id=2071408734&page=1&trend=&fit=">F21 jeans</a> that I bought new for $12.50 (everyday price) priced at $12 used. Don't think so.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIA8tDAnDLb02Jmzc0k9y7HvOyc4kVGdsATKE4-IYLy1v9YHdGOe2DcVV8Vr5zStCwc3Q6szh_SzLW4_5fHCqnVM66p2v8NQ19Miu0yh5zlOswaySt2DxvarUt7bL1fZ-LKHttZYsmVD9/s1600-h/photo%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430520023176985074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 257px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIA8tDAnDLb02Jmzc0k9y7HvOyc4kVGdsATKE4-IYLy1v9YHdGOe2DcVV8Vr5zStCwc3Q6szh_SzLW4_5fHCqnVM66p2v8NQ19Miu0yh5zlOswaySt2DxvarUt7bL1fZ-LKHttZYsmVD9/s320/photo%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>A true bargain is the iconic Diane von Furstenberg printed wrap dress I discovered at <a href="http://www.helpinghandsnwa.org/">Helping Hands</a> thrift store for $18, which typically <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/diane-von-furstenberg/br/v=1/2534374302023737.htm">retails</a> for close to $400.</div><div></div><div><br />I did sell $38.00 worth of clothes. So Plato's is a yes for selling and a no for buying. But I am not sure if my bargain shopping ethics can support them in the future. </div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-7911202837749910052010-01-20T22:26:00.011-06:002010-01-20T23:03:42.650-06:00My Uggs and Me<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdik3h_y1MxzZ1c1gX_pkCJKZ9EwybFOCpWKAeBdSrSQqAzWa8rC4Hq7ikdpY6pyW0MEDM3TenFRB_jKXZmpKPR9WTn1OWKAc4CEjwBJxddwrcyW7Wijt4-K_9av0C_SThFlSTPew6YQC/s1600-h/photo_2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429045619821437042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdik3h_y1MxzZ1c1gX_pkCJKZ9EwybFOCpWKAeBdSrSQqAzWa8rC4Hq7ikdpY6pyW0MEDM3TenFRB_jKXZmpKPR9WTn1OWKAc4CEjwBJxddwrcyW7Wijt4-K_9av0C_SThFlSTPew6YQC/s320/photo_2%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6iBSSjw99UlabTrCcuIKTRlApJGCwCmxCUhyphenhyphenmhv_0J7jkCJ4MYZaIggr1zWZ8ADi4QihpKnSAy0AEh8jYy3ehykH0hefNq7KGbOxX8KcBDe5kvcz6WRXLfQ2twUu479Rbr_FUYkTphDV6/s1600-h/photo%5B3%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429045554550158626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6iBSSjw99UlabTrCcuIKTRlApJGCwCmxCUhyphenhyphenmhv_0J7jkCJ4MYZaIggr1zWZ8ADi4QihpKnSAy0AEh8jYy3ehykH0hefNq7KGbOxX8KcBDe5kvcz6WRXLfQ2twUu479Rbr_FUYkTphDV6/s320/photo%5B3%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I did it! I bought a pair of Uggs. After carefully reviewing all of my Ugg options (yes, there are hundreds of styles), I decided to stick with the classic, tall style that allows for the alternative fold-down look. For color selection, I teetered between chocolate and gray but the gray's versatility won me over.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Once I made my decision, the eBay hunt began. Pair after pair went above my $130 limit until finally I found a pair coming from Sweden (?!) and nabbed them for the lovely price of $100. After lifetimes (the downfall of ordering internationally), I received my 100% authentic Uggs one week ago. Since then, I slip into them as soon as I get home, utilizing them as house shoes and my comfy, weekend/evening shoes. While I still look down at my feet and note how HUGE they look, I am definitely sold on the comfort. I am pleased I took the Ugg plunge.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>On an interesting note, during my agonizing Ugg decision process, The Cut, New York Magazine's fashion blog, agonized over the nation's fascination with shoes debating that Uggs are "not attractive, fashionable, or waterproof." </div><div> </div><div><br />Well guys, you convinced me to buy them. Now you just need to convince the New York fashion elite!</div><div></div><div><br />Read more on The Cut's Ugg POV:</div><div></div><div><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/12/the_mystery_of_the_uggs.html">The Mystery of the Uggs Line</a></div><div></div><div><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/01/uggs_alternatives.html">Ten Alternatives to Slouchy Uggs</a></div><div></div><div><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/01/affronts_to_nature_jimmy_choo.html">Affronts to Nature: Jimmy Choo and Ugg Pursue Godless Collaboration</a></div><div></div><div><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/02/fanciful_footwear_is_so_last_s.html">Fanciful Footwear Is So Last Season</a></div><div></div><div><a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/11/uggs_defy_the_economy_despite.html">Uggs Defy the Economy Despite How Bad They Are for Foot Health</a><br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-278783115039934402010-01-20T21:27:00.005-06:002010-01-20T22:26:30.225-06:00My First Blog Award!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqR4o544x41ubTgDBUJ9D9SBHnlybz9R3ej7mMOyx_hH98IUGdmkUVrKNl8eP3PhybNJmYZq83ObxQTKXGYhqqahzjIhlEXUPd1BsU7ffrvAnngpGNLteaoq7eEHAjyKBf34Z8F1xy2cdj/s1600-h/Award1%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429029715153321154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqR4o544x41ubTgDBUJ9D9SBHnlybz9R3ej7mMOyx_hH98IUGdmkUVrKNl8eP3PhybNJmYZq83ObxQTKXGYhqqahzjIhlEXUPd1BsU7ffrvAnngpGNLteaoq7eEHAjyKBf34Z8F1xy2cdj/s320/Award1%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I am so excited to have won my first blog award (thanks to <a href="http://msarscott.blogspot.com/">MS <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ARSCOTT</span></a>). To fully accept this award I have to reveal 10 things that make me happy to my fellow readers, so here goes:</div><ul><li>An organized closet</li><li>Clean, white, soft sheets</li><li>A full tank of gas</li><li>My running shoes</li><li>Mexican food</li><li>Simple cups of coffee (nothing fancy or sweet)</li><li>A long bath with Lush bath bombs</li><li>Thrift store finds</li><li>Fancy desserts</li><li>The one thing that makes me the happiest...waking up in heaven, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">in between</span> my sweet husband and my fluffy, cuddly kitty</li></ul><p>Now I have to pass on the award to other blogs who make my day when I discover they have a new post:</p><p><a href="http://www.abbyjiu.com/blog/">Abby <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Jiu</span> Photography</a></p><p><a href="http://costnerskitchen.blogspot.com/">The Costner's Kitchen</a></p><p><a href="http://jamieandrachel.blogspot.com/">Just the Three of Us</a></p><p><a href="http://cheapjap.com/">Cheap <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">JAP</span></a></p><p><a href="http://thecatorialist.blogspot.com/">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Catorialist</span></a></p><p></p>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5836561694770657900.post-92044093283238646572010-01-13T15:04:00.005-06:002010-01-13T15:23:36.351-06:00Kickin' It Cowgirl StyleI am totally infatuated with these boots that my husband picked out all by himself as a Christmas gift for me (ladies ... give the man some props!). The unmistakable cowboy shape makes them iconic but the cropped, bootie style makes them modern. I am wearing them with EVERYTHING. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrITF1QenUClb23hv1Y0z0Pi9QEEt-rFC2833NxWLhK9HPSKqukzM3SqIEF6V97MLd7Y8XyRMeanUU2F3UTeK-0KctIqb4j-mXfxHg7sh2jrghycf4xTWvJ9pTgEO4v5R1HlM1WibJOrm6/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426333826074755106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrITF1QenUClb23hv1Y0z0Pi9QEEt-rFC2833NxWLhK9HPSKqukzM3SqIEF6V97MLd7Y8XyRMeanUU2F3UTeK-0KctIqb4j-mXfxHg7sh2jrghycf4xTWvJ9pTgEO4v5R1HlM1WibJOrm6/s320/photo.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dBxR88f9MKoaFLUEX4jmxU48wnm9LOUKNN8Yzeu90M_d7w3u6gLsbIOgdHMarezRQqS1KKAL3rIqhSuL05BdX96vYPwMwYqossvEi3hBwO9VzBBX7PKZEX7e3IKRvHXiKku-sk8juxGH/s1600-h/photo+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426333754854887346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dBxR88f9MKoaFLUEX4jmxU48wnm9LOUKNN8Yzeu90M_d7w3u6gLsbIOgdHMarezRQqS1KKAL3rIqhSuL05BdX96vYPwMwYqossvEi3hBwO9VzBBX7PKZEX7e3IKRvHXiKku-sk8juxGH/s320/photo+3.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrPSkNQZo2iPJoP8kxrxbQoY4zV425TY3BeucW9IErn1_k_PgmZInMPMD3I7L39A5vaT21ZgXqvM6XPKQ4IlQ3L3D5vAi_qBdJ79EGWKrf1Xb8liqfrSRfpE_ILSz3Bhi3ENZh-YzfYg7O/s1600-h/photo+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426333678421956546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrPSkNQZo2iPJoP8kxrxbQoY4zV425TY3BeucW9IErn1_k_PgmZInMPMD3I7L39A5vaT21ZgXqvM6XPKQ4IlQ3L3D5vAi_qBdJ79EGWKrf1Xb8liqfrSRfpE_ILSz3Bhi3ENZh-YzfYg7O/s320/photo+2.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Wanna kick it like me? Hubby got them at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&source=hp&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=warren+shoes+fayetteville+ar&fb=1&gl=us&hq=warren+shoes&hnear=fayetteville+ar&cid=8885896468644759901">Warren Shoes</a> in the NWA Mall in Fayetteville, AR.<br /><div></div></div></div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16489362143388050892noreply@blogger.com0