HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Props to my dad for having this awesome mask :)

AAAAND Possessionista saves the day

Thanks to Dana Weiss from Possessionista, I now know what I will not be wearing while ringing in the New Year...

Remember this pic?

Well, luckily Dana was able to relieve my anxiety over this by filling me in on the fact that if I were to wear this on New Years, I'd be wearing a bathing suit.

So if you're going to be in Mexico or somewhere like that... you should wear this (at least during the day) 

click here --> Free People Lattice Back One Piece

Maybe I'll wear this... I have it saved as a favorite...probably until tomorrow when I change my mind ;)

Asos Lipsy Bustier Dress

boooootiesss ...the ones for your feet

If there is one thing you need to have in your closet this fall it's a pair of booties. They're the epitome of fall 2012.  The best part  about them is you can wear them with literally anything.  Breaking them out at night doesn't look too casual and strutting them during the day with jeans and a sweater doesn't  look too dressy.  Every online store carries them, and I have found tons that I want to show you.  

This is my friend Teresa. She's in my classes at school, and I wanted to show you guys our shoes together....because hers are awesome. Unfortunately, she's 12 feet taller than me (I'm only 5'1.5 eek), so I couldn't get everything in the picture at once! 

But...here are my boots below 

Akira from last year

and here are hers..

similar here

The shoes below are all reaaaalllly cute booties that I love/want.  Some are more expensive than others, but the holidays are soon right?? ;)

1. 2. 

3.   4.

5.   6.

7.   8.

9.   10. 

11.    12.

13. 14.

1. Threadsence Demanding Ransom Booties

2. Target Mossimo Printed Cowboy Boot

3. Target Mossimo Kenna Wedge Ankle Boot

4. Threadsence Showstopper Studded Boots

5. Revolveclothing ASH Jalouse Calf Suede Bootie

6. Revolveclothing DV by DOLCE VITA Joust Bootie

7. Revolveclothing DOLCE VITA Bootie

8. Revolveclothing SAM EDELMAN Louie

9. Revolveclothing Freebird by STEVEN Aztek

10. Nordstrom Steve Madden Tolteca Boot

11. Nordstrom Jeffrey Campbell Lita Boot

12. Nordstrom Steve Madden Wesleyy Bootie

13. Threadsence Into the wild fringe booties

14. Threadsence Falling behind cutout boots

I really love all of these, and I can imagine what I would wear with each one of them.

I'm not positive, but I think my friend has #7. If that is the same shoe I'm thinking of, it looks killer when she wears it out....and yes, they are as tall as they look.

#11... Litas... there's not much to say about them besides they really do look awesome in person, and Jeffrey Campbell has really got it going on.

My personal favorite is #10, the Tolteca Boot.  However, I'm not sure if I would buy those or get the similar pair (#2) for waaaaay cheaper..thoughts????  They're both great though.

PS. I wanted to show you these

Shopbop Tory Burch boots--> you'll have a heart attack once you see how much $$$$$$$$$$$

sooo click here for these below 

...... i know blurry... the picture quality sucks but click and save yourself the cataract arrest :)

LBD

Everyone needs an LBD

I want this one for New Years

I've been searching for it all over the place and literally cannot find it.

If you know where this is from or want to find it for me, I'll give you a prize or something :)

I hope you all had a good weekend!

I'll make another post later when I'm done stalking down this dress or the girl that originally pinned it on pinterest.

happy halloweeeeekened!

This weekend was really fun dressing up like a crazy fooool

The first night I was a drunk girl that got hit by a bus

You can buy this leotard thing here

(American Apparel)

The second night I was a zombie....a very scary one

You can buy the toilet paper here http://www.jewelosco.com

This is when some of my friends and I decided to take selfies while waiting for the elevator 

Now for actual Halloween, I think Wednesday?, I want to be Larry David. I have no idea how to do that, and I don't think any little kid that knocks on my door for candy will know who that is, but he's hilarious........... we'll see what I can find :)

bored at work

1. It's freezing

2. I'm bored at work so 

3. I decided to show you what I was wearing 

and entertain myself and play on photo booth :)

this is the top half 

This is the leather jacket I told you about before! click here --> nordstrom bp leather biker jacket 

It's pretty cheap!

 This green zip up is from American Apparel. I got it probably 4 years ago...maybe more even.  Luckily for everyone though, they never get rid of their  staples. Mine probably used to be this green --> Unisex Salt and Pepper Zip Hoodie, but definitely faded.

 This shirt is from Aritzia in the Water Tower Mall.  I just got it, so it will definitely still be there. Hands down, the most comfortable shirt I own (that I don't wear to sleep). Similar here --> American Apparel Sheer Jersey Short Sleeve, and here --> Urban Outfitters Truly Madly Deeply Scoopneck Pocket Tee

CAN YOU TELL I'M COLD?!

This is the bottom:

Black leggings from Lululemon --> here

Black boots from Akira... I got these a while ago and noticed they don't sell them anymore, but here are some similar ones here --> Sam Edelman at Nordstrom and here --> Fran Sarto Indiana Boot at Nordstrom

Leg Warmers.. I actually got them in a gift bag from my friend Shanna. She had a party for her blog, ccelebritizedchicago.com, and I love them. I think they are from Steven Madden though.  click here for some examples --> Steve Madden leg wear

aaand I finally did my nails (not at work)

This is some random color I found on my counter. It's actually my roommate's, but I like it a lot! It's not Essie, OPI, China Glaze, etc... I just know it's a really random brand :) 

 

Can you tell I have nothing to do :) 

Happy Halloween Weekend!!! I need to go find my costume, but I will show you when i do seee yaaaa

A long long time ago...

One day, a long long time ago, in a far away place known as Spitalfields, London, UK...

...the ALL SAINTS store was established

then it expanded globally in 2009...

first in New York (duh)...

and thennnnnn to 

none other than the windy city.

All I have to say about this is thank you Stuart Trevor for finding the one store that has really mastered the SEQUIN SKIRT :)

See examples below:

Disclaimer: before you click the links, just know these are expensive. They are worth it though... I wouldn't misadvise you!

click here --> All Saints Skirt 1

All Saints Skirt 2

All Saints Skirt 3- -> the name of this skirt "Voltaire" reminds me of Twilight...kinda?

All Saints Skirt 4

Since these skirts are so extravagant, you have to wear a plain shirt with it.  I would wear a plain black shirt with all four of these.

I know that makes #2 extremely black on black... but I just feel that if you wear a color it not only takes away from the skirt, which is definitely meant to be looked at, but it will look flashy.

You can wear the shirt tucked in or out.  If the shirt is tight, like #1 below, I would tuck it in, if it's loose like #2 below, I would keep it out.

You can wear anything as simple as this (below)

Asos Cami

or this...

Tobi Gabreilla Tank

Here are some other options that aren't as expensive .... but remember don't let it look tacky.. like 7th grade bar/bat mitzvah style a decade ago ;) 

click here---> Lolobu Mango Sequin Skirt

Shorts! These really are more summery... but you can still pull them off for right now, so hurry and get them --> zara sequined shorts

Zara hand embroidered skirt

(My friend has this skirt, and it really is kind of long like it looks in the picture. It's still really cute, but if you want a really short sequin skirt, I would not suggest this one).

I personally think that the darker the sequins on the skirt, the classier it looks.  The brighter the sequins,  the flashier it looks-- almost looks like you're going to a disco.

But if that's you're thing, then go for it!

Here's an example:

Top Shop

Anywhere you shop, the sequin skirts you find will be expensive--meaning around $100.00 and up. If you are in a store and you see a sequin skirt that seems fairly cheap.. it probably is.  

If you are shopping online and you see a sequin skirt that also seems rather cheap... you will probably see why once you receive it.

Sequins are not meant to be cheap. If the skirt is, then it is 1. poorly made and will fall apart and 2. uncomfortable and itchy

This sequin skirt below from Shopnastygal.com looks cool! However, it's $48.00....so to me, that's a red flag.

shopnastygal dripping sequins skirt

I LOVE SHOPNASTYGAL.COM and will promote for it no matter what... but I wouldn't purchase this one particular item.

I'm also going by personal experience. I once purchased sequin shorts from an online store for like 30/40 bucks and thought I got this great deal... what I told you will happen is exactly what happened. They were itchy, the sequins were falling off the first time I put it on, and it just looked odd and ridiculous.  

Therefore, I wanted to be blunt and lead you in the right direction! Trust me, save the hundred dollars or so and purchase a great trend....I promise you won't regret it :) :) :) :) :) :)