My Own "Spending Diet"

Until I win the lottery or marry a prince, I am forced to watch what I spend my money on. This is why I've decided to go on a spending diet. There are many costly things I would like to spend my money on (i.e. new ipod, small digital camera, ...apartment!) But I will definitely not have enough money to buy those things without saving up! I've come across many money-saving blogs that have sparked my interest to the idea of a "spending diet." This can last however long you choose, in my case one month.

I have gotten to a point where my closet is full and my wallet is so empty. My debt is higher then I want it to be. Whether I'm at the mall buying a pair of shoes or at Wal Mart buying some candy and a DVD, I'm finding myself handing over my credit card much too often. That's why, for one month exactly, I'm forcing myself to pay for only the bare minimum. My spending diet will start today, August 20th and end on September 20th. This month I have to pay for books, bills, and gas, and hopefully not too much else. I believe that writing this down in a public forum will help me stick to my word. Thanks for reading and wish me luck!

Autumn Inspiration

Autumn really is one of my favorite seasons here in California... not that we get too much of it. But California's fall is all I know and I am perfectly okay with that! I don't know what it is about the season. Maybe it's the feeling of a fresh start. I do feel like the new year starts in September, as opposed to January. But that's really only because i'm still a student. I'm in my 14th year of learning, pretty impressive huh? ...Okay, you got me. Fall is my favorite season for one reason and one reason only. (I can pretend it's the excuse for a fresh start.) It's the excuse for a new wardrobe.

Polyvore.com always helps me get inspired..



Timeless trends: Fur, Leather, Chiffon (What season is chiffon not acceptable in?!), knitwear, animal prints, burnt orange, plums, browns, and metallics.

Peeling my Summer Skin

Tomorrow is my first day of school! I will be starting my second year of college and I feel very indifferent about it. I am taking Economics, Political Science, Intro to the Fashion Industry, Speech, Algebra, and Psychology. To say I have a lot on my plate is a bit of an understatement. Oh well! I'll just have to take it day by day!

On a lighter note, yesterday night while I was stalking my favorite blogs, I came across the most adorable way to wear your scarves. Franceta from Frantic Dreams provided me with the most perfect DIY and I was so excited when my parents decided we were going out to dinner tonight so that I had somewhere to integrate this perfect fall accessory. I had also just picked up a new lipstick by Revlon in the shade Berry Haute and was also excited to try that out. So all in all, it was a relaxing fashion-filled last day of summer.



Shorts and Denim Shirt from H&M, Scarf from street vendor in Paris, Heels and Watch from Urban Outfitters, Earrings from Forever 21

Viva Las Vegas

Today my family and I made our way to Las Vegas. It was about a four hour drive that started at about 9am. Unfortunately I have been feeling a little under the weather and today the dry (and later humid) air just really screwed over my sinuses. I'm actually pretty nervous to wake up tomorrow morning and feel super shitty. But I will do everything possible to prevent this (although my love for 55 degree hotel temperature makes this even more difficult). I'm thinking ton of blankets, furry socks, and some nyquil. Tomorrow we'll lay by the pool all day, do some shopping and walk the strip and then we'll do dinner tomorrow night, see a show and I'll ride the zipline in downtown, where we're staying, eeek!

Despite my slight sickness, I made a bit of effort to get dressed today (Yes, only a bit). Since I didn't have anyone to take pictures for me (my parents were out and my brother hardly counts), I just too a few on my webcam in my hotel room. I was wearing a cheap black tank that I cut up (I'm thinking Hanes or something generic like that), along with a allover lace cream-colored maxi skirt I got from a boutique near my house paired with a belt for Forever 21. I also wore a ring and headband from Forever 21 and flip-flops from Old Navy.




Easily one of my favorite buys this summer. It really is perfect and maxi skirts are perfect for style AND comfort. Yay.




Is it even possible to not take a silly picture every time you use photobooth?

Summer Daze

This oversized chiffon shoulder cutout top has become a favorite in my wardrobe. Besides the Cotton On beauty, I'm wearing mostly Forever 21.





Oh summer..

DIY: feather earrings

Summer in California always means tons of fun trends. These seem to be ever-fleeting, and real easy to get sick of when EVERYONE is doing it (i.e. the feather extension). That's why, occasionally when i'm feeling extra inspired i'll see what I have around the house a whip of a few pieces on my own. Yesterday I went to my local craft store and picked up some supplies to make my own feather earrings. I collected two cheap bags of feathers, a few tools (hand picked from dads toolbox), some silver plated wire, earring hooks, and some chains from old necklaces i didn't mind taking apart for a grand total of about 12 dollars. I figure this will get you two, maybe three pairs of earrings at forever 21 and pay for 3/4 of a pair at urban outfitters. But really, it's not all about the price. The best part is the bragging rights about your very own handmade gorgeous earrings. "OMG I absolutely looove your earrings where did you get them?!" "Oh thanks so much, they're nothing really, just made them myself." And then, suddenly everyone is lusting after your extremly talented abilities. So far, I've made three very different pairs and have many supplies left over for when inspiration strikes yet again.

Supplies..

My favorite feather.

Me wearing my feather earring. Thanks for watching and good luck with your own creations!

Cheap Trends

When I go to my local mall, I know I can always find the trendiest, cheapest buys at stores like Forever 21 and H&M. That's why when I am not lusting after one particular item or the need to dig through trash and treasures (aka thrifting), I head to these stores. This last Sunday I was instead just craving (a description I believe most shopping addicts could admit to feeling) the shops. I bought just a few items, thanks to my low budget, but it was a very successful trip.

Forever 21: Blouse, watch, turban/headband, flats, H&M: Denim shirt

I was most excited about this gold watch from Forever. It was $19.95 which is a lot more expensive than all of their jewelry which led me to believe that (hopefully) it is better quality than the rest. Either way, I would have paid double for this particular watch in a second.

I have been a little obsessed with then turban-like headbands more then ever lately and this gorgeous (not to mention crazy cheap) headband was no exception.

I have been so obsessed with shopping lately (a bit more then usual) So it's great to have a place like Forever 21 to impulse shop and not feel regretful later. However, watch out for their really terrible (I'm sorry, it's true) return policy. Make sure to keep the tags on until you're SURE you want to keep the item. That's all for now. Thanks so so much for reading! :)