Cheap and Simple Ways to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Having cute clothes is not all that it takes to build a wardrobe.  If you are like me, then you have tons of clothes, but you sometimes feel like they don't really represent your personality fully.  A great cheap way to spice up a wardrobe is to ACCESSORIZE!!!!  Yep, that's right!!!  I find totally cute and amazing jewelry at stores like Wal-mart, Target, Cato, JCPenney, and even my local drug stores (I always find 99 cent earring racks just about everywhere I go).  The Body Shop, a store in my local mall, has sales like "buy 3 accessories for $12!!!  Try a great scarf or a colorful belt. A great bag can dress  up just about anything!  Just look at the following:  I took a normal pair of jeans and a simple beige tee (something probably everybody has in their closet), and look how that can be turned into a cute outfit!!!  Before you go out and purchase more articles of clothing, try taking an inventory of what you already have.  Try mixing colors, then go out and find neutral pieces of jewelry (gold, silver, pewter) to wear with already colorful clothing, and pieces that will add a pop of color to neutral clothing (royal blues, magentas, oranges)!!!  Hope you try it!!  I will and will post pics later.

Accessories Transform Jeans and Simple Tee by tweetygul7 featuring low rise jeans

Mango cap sleeve t shirt
£18 - mango.com

H&M low rise jeans
£30 - hm.com

Banana Republic flat thong sandals
$40 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Bowling bag
£20 - boohoo.com

Mango long earrings
£28 - mango.com

H M scarve
£7.99 - hm.com

Forever 21 wide belt
$4.80 - forever21.com

Get the Look for Less--Fergie

I think this outfit is so cute!!!  Fergie is really rocking the metallic/sequin trend that is very currrent now.  Looks great in this all black ensemble.  Although she has dressed this look down a bit with minimal makeup, simple bag and tousled hair, it could easily be dressed up for a dinner date or night on the town.


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I love black anyway, most times you can never go wrong in this color!!  Below are my get it for less picks to mimic this look.  From now on, I will try my best to remember to post the website link under each picture, so in case you want, you  can get to the site with a click of a button and shop away!!








 Eyeshadow Sequin Dolman Sleeve Top, was $30,  now $17, www.beallsflorida.com


 True Grit Sequin-Knit Pullover Shirt - Long Raglan Sleeve (For Women), was $84, now $39.95
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 Daytrip Sequin Top $28.00
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 Dark Skinny Ankle Jean $10.50, plus size version is $18.50,  forever21
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   Sadie25 Black Glittered t-strap dress sandal on wooden heel & platform, $19.50
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 Marum by Aldo, $37
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 Black Storm Snake Print Handbag $44
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Purse Satchel Midsize Ladies Designer Handbag_Marbled Royal Blue & Black Price: $11.95!!!!!!!!!!
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Fashion Friday: Jennifer Lopez

I was just surfing the net, and I came up on this picture of Jennifer Lopez....

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This is THE one of the cutest outfits I have seen her in.  It is cute, sweet, and sexy at the same time without being vulgar.  One of the biggest trends this season is the use of gold, sequin, or metallic/copper tones in the wardrobe.  As you can see, she kept her hair and jewelry simple, because the dress itself is the major accessory!!! I want to like her clothing like a Khols Stores, but her style is so jazzy and edgy, and her line seems a bit too watered down and comercial for my taste.  It just doesn't see like anything special.  Here are a few of my favorite pics of her rocking this great trend...


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Anywho, I put together this set of how to get some gold/metallic pieces without spending a fortune.  Ms. Lopez's Louboutins she is rocking probably cost more that my house note this month!!!!

J-Lo Golden Girl by tweetygul7 featuring cuff jewelry

True Decadence sequin evening dress
£25 - houseoffraser.co.uk

TFNC knit dress
$50 - asos.com

H M pleated dress
£13 - hm.com

Sequin pumps
$50 - bakersshoes.com

Platform shoes
$40 - heels.com

Wire jewelry
$40 - fantasyjewelrybox.com

Jon Richard yellow gold hoop earrings
£30 - debenhams.com

Mango cuff jewelry
£20 - mango.com

Wallis wrap around earrings
$18 - wallisfashion.com

Style Watch 2012--Tribal/Ethnic Prints

Tribal/Ethnic prints in fashion are really making a comeback this season.  The key to pulling of this look is not to overload it--minimal jewelry, a solid or neutral shoe, and lots of spunk and confidence.  Let the print speak for itself!!  Even if you have intricate tribal jewelry, tone down the rest of the look with maybe a solid tank, nice bangles, and a solid skinny jean.  Here are some celebrities rocking the trend.  Who is your favorite?  I think Nia Long in Alexander McQueen is mine!!!  Although WWAAAYYY out of my price range, his designs are really great in this department.



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Most of the prints I found on clearance  I did not like!!!  They had a cheap look if you know what I mean.  I created this set, with the few I found.  Do you plan on trying this look?  I have already purchased several myself.




 
Tribal by tweetygul7 featuring tribal necklaces



Dorothy Perkins tie dress, $39
Free People crochet tank, $49
Elastic waist skirt, $50
River Island ruffle bikini, $39
Loose pants, $22
River Island roman sandals, $81
Miss Selfridge tribal necklace, $29
Stretch jewelry, $14

Fashion Friday: Get the Look for Less

Quick post for today...Whatever  you think of Kim Kardashian, you must admit, the girl has a fierce sense of style.  She is usually so "done up" with smokey eyes and lots of make-up.  Here is one of her easy low-key looks, and it is right on trend for Spring and looks comfortable for the upcoming Summer season.  A colorful Maxi skirt, a statement necklace that shows a pop of color, nude wedge-heel shoes that elongate the leg (she is very short, flesh-tone shoes will make you look taller because it gives the illusion of mile-long legs)...all complete the look.  Below the picture is a collage I put together that will give you this same look, and all pieces are under $50!!!  Check it out...


 

Get the Look--Kim K at LAX by tweetygul7 featuring a multi chain necklace

Fenn Wright Manson sleeveless top, £19
Mango gathered skirt, £30
Strappy shoes, $21
Gypsy SOULE multi chain necklace, $36
Crystal jewelry, $13
Yellow gold hoop earrings, $2.59
Mango buckle belt, £9.99

Trends for 2012--Maxi Dresses

I love Maxi Dresses.  Maxi dresses are really on trend right now.  They are chic and comfortable.  I own many myself.  You can dress them down with cute sandals or flip flops, or can dress them up with cute accessories and heels.  They are really forgiving as far as fit is concerned.  Here are a few that I found while surfing the net today.

Pleated Bohemian Printed Maxi Dress, $5.84, wholesale-dress.net

 

Elegant Fashion Peacock Deep V-Collar Long Dress, $10, wholesale-dress.net

Opera - Floor Length Printed Maxi Dress by Forplay, Was $80, Now $34, forplaycatalog.com


 
Josephine brown tiger print silk maxi dress, was $295, now $41, bluefly.com


 
SeanJohn Printed Maxi Dress was $60, now $32.99 , drjays.com
Also on trend:  Pastel with a geometric bold print, very chic!!

Jade Iris - asymmetrical artist maxi dress, $58, itsy.com

 

Was $54, Now $24, Billagong Dress, beckersurf.com

 

Hypnotic Maxi Dress, $49, ebay.com--Very on trend right now with bold colors and print!!  I LOVE this dress!!