Fashion 4 Less

Everyone seems to be on a budge these days--especially the college kids! With so many retailers waving their holiday ads in our faces it is simple to find a great outfit for less than $100! Today I am going to share how to get the perfect holiday party look for the college girl on a budget!

  

The Dress: One of the biggest trends I researched while I was interning this summer was the glam party looks for the holidays. Check out this cocktail dress from Forever 21:

Only $23! How adorable is this stripe!?

These nude pumps are perfect for any time of the year but with the above dress--major! Plus, every girl needs a pair of nude pumps..right? These are from Target:

Just $30!

The perfect pair of tights are hard to find now-a-days, at least in my opinion. The best pair I have bought are from the Simply Vera Vera Wang for Kohls line. They never run or snag! I LOVE them.

On sale right now for $9! Cannot beat that.

This bracelet is adorable in person--I saw it at Forever21 last weekend and now I am really wishing i picked it up! Its adds the perfect sparkle to the dress:

It is only $11, too!

Once again, Forever21--this clutch is perfect for a party it has just the right amount of space to hold everything you need and the tan color is flattering with any outfit!

$17 and fully lined!

Lastly, to polish off the look (literally) I recommend a great nail color! Essie has such great shades! Here is my pick to finish off this look:

"Little Brown Dress" $8 at Target!

Grand Total of outfit: $98!

See, it just takes a little hunting...but you can find a great holiday party outfit for just under $100!

Happy Friday:)

xoxo--

Versace for...

H&M!

On November 19th, select H&M stores will be launching their "The Very Best of Versace" collection. (Click HERE to check it out on H&M's site!)  I have been drooling over the pieces--they are completely genius. And for Versace--very reasonably priced! The line will include Ladies, Men and Home. Last night was the actual debut runway show and was full of starlets! Prince and Nikki Mi performed for the glittery crowd after the show. Of course, none of my local Pittsburgh H&M's will be carrying the collection...too bad I can't jetset to NYC for a mini shopping excursion on the 19th, hmm...

Here is a preview of a few of the looks:

 

 This look is my personal fav!

Psst..if you click HERE you can view an entire lookbook via Fashionologie!

So, let me know what you think of it all :) 

 I hope you all had a nice weekend, I wasn't able to post because I had such a fun-filled weekend! My neighbor Amy, my dad and I managed to pull of a surprise 50th birthday party for my mom on Friday! Most of our whole family was there! Her brother(from AZ) and sister (from TN), my cousins, grandparents, family friends...everyone we love in one place So it was a refreshing weekend spent with everyone :)

xoxo--

 

My Favs...

From this week!

 On Tuesday, when I got my daily White Mocha before class I was thrilled to be handed a red holiday cup! How exciting--it really puts me in the spirit of the holidays!

OPI's "I Break for Manicures" 

My nail salon finally got the Touring America Collection and I LOVE all of them--couldn't decide so I went with this one first and love it. Depending on the light it can look brown, purple or black! And to top it off, I got a ring finger sparkle :)

It's a big weekend here in Pittsburgh considering the Steelers are playing the Baltimore Ravens. Check out Victoria's Secret's cute NFL line! They have the cutest Steeler stuff and I am really crushing on a few things--christmas ideas ;)

   Oh, and we get an extra hour of sleep starting Monday, YAY!

Once again, I am sorry for the lack of posts again this week, I feel like all I've been doing is taking tests and getting stressed out!

Happy Friday :)

xoxo--

ModCloth:

I'm sure many of you have heard of the to die for online vintage, retro shop: ModCloth. Many of you may not know that it started out right here, in Pittsburgh! The founder, Susan Koger was a student at Carnegie Mellon University (located downtown Pittsburgh) when she started with the ideas of collecting/selling mod, indie clothing even if it wasn't her size or style. Soon enough, her and her boyfriend who is her now husband started the online shop and now have expanded into the thriving online shop that it is today!

Here's a little sampling of their amazing looks! They have everything from clothing to apartment accessories! 

Check it out:

A Dab of Fab Dress $70! lovelovelove

Bubble Gum Glamour Shoe $38, cute right?!

"Lemongrass Is Always Greener" Jacket--I am absolutely obsessed with this! $75!

"Hello Kowgirl Wallet" $35 & of course they have the cutest hello kitty things..ever! My fav :)

"Around 'Tahn Pittsburgh Tote" $20--If you know us Pittsburgher's you know there is a lot of lingo that goes along with the city as well as sites. I LOVE this bag--it's so perfect for the 'burgh girl! 

Lastly, look how cool this Flower Surge Lamp is! $120 & so mod!

Isn't their stuff great?! Take a look at the site, you can definitely spend countless hours browsing!

xoxo--

Happy Halloween!

Hope everyone had a good time dressing up and going out this weekend! Now for the handing out of candy this evening to the little trick-or-treaters :)

Here is the absolute cutest little costume I think I have ever seen:

 A little Chanel purse! Ah, to die for. & you know when Rachel Zoe has a baby girl--she will be wearing this without a doubt!

On another crazy note:

About an hour ago the month long rumors of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries marriage being on the rocks was confirmed by Ryan Seacrest via Twitter. Kim is filing for divorce today! Just 72 days after the wedding. Rumors are of course buzzing that it was a money making "fake" wedding. But, I personally believe it was just a rushed fairy tale--what do you all think?!

xoxo--

Favorites:

From this week!

 Despite my busy schedule I found time to rip through some magazines, look through some blogs and of course, watch some E! So, here's a few things I'm loving this week:

Rachel Zoe at a Burberry event this Wednesday rocking a major Burberry trench! LOVING this turq color!

 Look how adorable this mini pumpkin vase is! It's a DIY, too! Just find a cute little pumpkin, carve and empty it then add some cute flowers!

This fall faux-suede jacket from ModCloth is to die for! And it's only $48! Perfect for a fall day/night on the town.

Lastly, this eternity fringe scarf from Urban Outfitters has been catching my eye for about a month or two now..I may just have to break down and head down to the South Side and pick it up! Plus, it comes in 4 fun colors!

So, what do you all think?!

Happy Friday!

xoxo--

Crazy week...

Hi, everyone!

Sorry for the lack there of posts this week--I have been super busy with school work all week, but my weekend is here, finally! Tonight I wanted to share with you something my friend Bailey over at Billy&Hoss (check her out!) posted a few days ago as her "night time craving" and once I laid my eyes on these puppies...I began to crave them myself:

Roberto Cavalli leather cowboy boots: $605

...A girl can dream right?! One day I'll be able to splurge, one day!

 

xoxox--