Victoria's Secret Semi Annual Sale

Its that time again for us ladies to stock up on any undergarments we need. I hate fighting the madness that is always in the store and I can't ever find anything decent in my size. I much rather shop the sale online. I haven't ever ordered any clothes from there, but these dresses look really cute and the price is even better.

Italian Merino Wool Sweater Dress. Found here for $79.

Strapless lace dress for $59.99.

Silk bandage sweater dress for $79.

And of course I couldn't forget about the shoes, I mean boots (because there were mainly boots on sale). If I didn't have such a hard time finding boots that fit my calves, I would have bought any one of these boots.

The Devon Convertible Boot for $129. The only thing I dislike about buying items online is when they show you how some items are convertible (even dresses), when you try it for yourself at home it never turns out the same.
Over the knee Riding Boots for $179.


Mini Wedge Boot for $79. I actually have a pair I got from Target a few years ago that is very similar to this style but in gray.

Are you buying anything from the sale? If you have one of those secret gift cards they were giving out, you can redeem it online!

P.S. Happy Holidays everyone! I have a busy weekend ahead, but will enjoy every minute of it because I will be spending it with my families!!

Something Blue

OK just a quick post about something I just found in case I have any brides reading my blog. When I was planning the wedding I wanted blue shoes as my something blue, but I needed shoes that weren't so tall because I didn't want to be taller than my hubs. Well my search ended because all the shoes that were less than 2 inches tall in blue looked like something an elderly lady would wear.

Well I am sure if you haven't been living under a rock you have seen the Something Blue Manolo Blahnik's that were featured in the 'Sex and the City" movie. I think in the movie Carrie says they are only $500, but I think after the movie the price went up to $945 (and that was the moment you heard brides' hearts breaking all across the world). This may be old news to some ladies, but I thought I would share anyway.

Here is the orginial. Image from stylefrizz.com.

And here are the look-a-likes by Martinez Valero.

Looks pretty good to me! And the price of $159 sounds much better than $945. However, I am sure that the Manolos are much more comfortable than these, but I am wondering if it would be manageable after you crowd the shoe with all the foot pads.

Anyway, while I was browsing I also found some super cute shoes that a bride (or anyone for that matter) would love.

Badgley Mischka

BCBG

Joan and David

All of the above images are from Amazon.com. I think the yellow ones are my favorite!

I love colored shoes because it adds a little character to the outfit. I don't have many colored heels, but I do have lots of colored flats. Do you wear colored shoes? Do you find them easy to style with your outfits?

Ladies, if its ugly...its ugly!

I have to say that I love Tim Gunn and when I found out he was getting his own fashion help show a few seasons ago I was thrilled. I just about died laughing when I heard that he said "Ladies, if its ugly....its ugly!". Tim's honesty is sometimes crazy funny. If any of you haven't seen his show, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, he helps teach women how to shop and gives them a list of the 10 essential items they need in their closet.

Basic Black Dress
Trench Coat
Dress Pants
Classic Shirt
Jeans
Any Occasion Top
Skirt
Day Dress
Jacket
Sweatsuit Alternative

I think this is a great starting point for anyone trying to revamp their wardrobe. Stick to classic pieces that you can wear any time, even in 5 years. One other thing that is mentioned on the list that he heavily emphasises is the right undergarments. Wearing the right size bra can really make a difference with your appearance and confidence.

Here are 4 of my classic pieces. My shoes are not on Tim's list, but a pair of classic black pumps should be.

Trench: NY&CO, Shirt: Banana Republic, Belt & Necklace: Forever 21, Jeans: Citizens of Humanity, Shoes: BCBG

Oh and the necklace isn't on that list, but its one of my favorite necklaces. Sorry for the bad photos again, but I think its time to retire my old point and shoot camera. I sold my old beginner dslr (which was small) and I am way too lazy to pull out my new dslr camera to shoot outfit photos. I wonder if hubs will mind me taking outfit pictures with his point and shoot. hahaha wishful thinking.

Since I am on the subject of classics, this is one of my favorite red nail polishes that can be worn at anytime. Its OPI's "Bastille My Heart", which I think was part of the "Collection de France". After I took this picture I realized I forgot to clean up the mistakes. There goes my laziness again, oh well.

Do you think Tim Gunn's list is a good list to go by? What are your favorite "go-to" pieces that will never go out of style? Any pieces you have that should be on Tim's list?

Currently Listening to La Roux - In for the Kill

Winter Kate & Jimmy Choo

I love Nicole Richie's style, she is always so effortlessly chic. I am so glad that she has changed her life around from those early partying days of hers. I love how much of a family woman she has become, but also has time for herself and her career. We all know that she created the accessories line House of Harlow 1960 and a maternity line named Nicole.

Nicole just announced that she has launched a contemporary women's line named Winter Kate (her daughter Harlow's middle names). We can expect her Bohemian style to be reflected in her designs that will be sold at stores such as Neiman Marcus starting February. I could only find one image from the line, but will post more if I come across them.

Image via frillr.com

I can't wait to see what the rest of the 37 piece collection will look like. I am not too crazy about the above vest/shirt, but I am sure she will have some very cute dresses in the collection.

Speaking of new collections, I wish we had an H&M here in Houston so that I could buy something from the new Jimmy Choo Collection for H&M. Just in case you haven't seen the pieces, here they are.

Image via chicintuition.com

I want the gray dress, blue dress, faux fur vest, and pretty much all of the shoes! I am jealous of all you ladies with an H&M around the corner. If you have an H&M near you, are you going to go the first day the collection hits? What items are you trying to get?

Cut me out.

I have a long commute home from work everyday, it allows for lots of thinking. Sometimes I drive myself crazy thinking. What I've realized lately is that I have been talking to my friends less and less. I'm not sure what the real reason is yet, but most of the "friends" that were in my life faded out because we just didn't have much in common anymore. Our lives led us down different paths. I rather text than talk on the phone because sometimes I struggle to find something to talk about and it gets to that awkward silence. Am I becoming antisocial? Am I a bad friend? I much rather be at home with family and my husband on a Friday night than going out to the bar. Is this just me getting old and boring? Please tell me I am not the only one out there like this?

Anyway, I was browsing and found this gorgeous dress that Natalie Portman wore to the White House Correspondents Dinner. She is always so well put together and clasically beautiful.

This dress is a cutting it a little close (I think I actually see a little pink), but I love cut outs. Here are a few fabulous cutout items that I am loving.

Top to bottom: Nicole Miller, Mason by Michelle Mason, Urban Outfitters, Jimmy Choo

I scratched my itch.

I think I mentioned on here that I have been itching to shop. If the hubz noticed that I haven't gone shopping in awhile, its a big thing. So yesterday I didn't have to work late so I made a pit stop at the mall. Since I live in the woods, the mall by me does not have much, but I do what I can with it.

I bought mainly work close because I have lost quite a bit of weight due to wedding stress and none of my pants fit me. However, I did find a super cute blazer at Dillard's. The sales lady told me that they sold alot of their stuff over the weekend since there was an additional 40% off. I told her I knew about it but couldn't come because of my wedding. Damn wedding gets in the way of everything! hahaha I kid. I'll take a pic of it when I get the oppotunity to wear it.

I picked up this shoes from Bakers as well. I saw them awhile back, but didn't think they were worth the orginal price of $80. I got them on sale for $40. They have a platform in it so it doesn't put all that pressure on your ankles. Just waiting for the time I get to wear them out!













The ones I got are actually ivory on black instead of black suede on black. I think these would look super cute with a tuxedo look or a short skirt.