Denim Jacket/Vest

Unfortunately not a lot of bargains here, but I liked the outfit.  The silky  3/4 sleeve mini dress was a back to school purchase from last year at a store called Cherish...about $25.  The denim jacket/vest is from a boutique in Asheville.  It has been "recycled"!  The sleeves have been cut and it has been spray painted with silver/purple designs.  The back has a little bird that says..."dance, dance dance"  perfect for me.  The silver shoes were a bargain at RAVE for $4.99  and the jewelry 2 necklaces/earrings and bracelets all from Icing/Claires at .50-1.00.  Last weekend Claires was having their 10/$10 sale (no more 10/$5 or even a few times 15/$5 ):  Still a great deal at 10/$10.  Most of my jewelry/tights/socks are from there.  Last week Wet Seal was having a sale and their jewelry was .90 (orig $8).  I wore a big jeweled barrette in my hair today!  That was a really fun and statement making touch! No school tomorrow....YEA!

$1.97 Dress

Here's a dress from the JCPenney green ticket sale.  Originally priced at $36 (Le Tigre brand) on sale for $1.97!  It will be easy to put on over my dance leo.  The orange hoodie vest is from BCBG, but I got it awhle ago (from TJMaxx) and can't remember the price ~$7.  Here are the other details:

LeTigre sport dress Orig. $36  $1.97

Orange Hooded Vest  BCBG  TJMaxx  ~$7

Orange with white soles Puma shoes  ROSS  $11.99

White purse with cut-outs to see multi color lining  RAVE  Orig.  $16.90  $2.99

2 Necklaces Orange Beads/Tinkerbell charm  Icing/Claires  .50-1.00

Earrings  Tinkerbell  Icing  $1.00

Green bracelet  Icing  .50

Orange bracelet (just netting material tied around my wrist)  free

TGIF!

Seems like this was a long week!  Anyway, 2 trends to go for next week.  Today I just grabbed something in my closet and went with purple!  It's a little cool so couldn't wait anymore to break out the boots.  This pair - shiny silver with hearts embroidered on back were $12.99 at ROSS.  Here are the other details...have a great weekend.

Silver boots with heart embroidery  ROSS $12.99

Purple/grey striped tank  Forever 21 $3.99

Sheer purple blouse  Windsor  $6.99

White mini skirt  Forever 21  $5.99

Purple tights Icing  .50

Striped leg warmers  Icing .50

necklace/earrings  Icing .50 each

long necklace Aeropostale ~$2

Back to School Trends - super-full minis

Another trend from Seventeen - super full minis...pg. 54 September isssue "This shape shows a little leg without looking over the top sexy."  I love this mini skirt with ruffles (Also a trend from the October issue of Seventeen).  I got it at Target, part of their GO International Line!  It was orig $29.99 - 75% of for $7.49!  Paired with the light pink leopard print hoody (back to school trend mentioned on Monday this week) and ankle boots (another big fall trend).  Just a trendy outfit!  Here are the other details:

Black with light pink trimmed ruffles skirt   Target  Orig $29.99   $7.49

Black Lace cami   PacSun  Orig 14.50   2.49

Light Pink Leopard Print Hoody

Ankle Boots  Payless ~$20

Jewelry Icing/Claires .50-1.00 each

Back to School Trends - colorful knits

Another Seventeen mag trend pg. 58 September issue  - colorful knits. "Feel cozy but look hot in these super-soft pieces".  Perfect timing, my mom just bought this long hot-pink sweater at 5-7-9 for $2.99.  Here are the other details:

Hot-pink long sweater  5-7-9  Orig. $16.99  $2.99

Bright Blue Cami  ?store that went out of business???  3/$10  $3.33

Black Jeans  Target  ~4.24

Black Belt w/ studs   Icing  $1.00

Black/Pink Kitsons   Skechers  BOGO 1/2 off  $15

2 Necklaces  Icing/Claires .50 each

Pink/Black Zebra Betsey Johnson Bag  (Loehmans NYC  ?? forget how much exactly  marked $70 (orig ~$100), but they had take an extra 25% off and it was my birthday (coincidence), so if you signed up for their frequent shopper card you get something like an extra 20% off the first time you use it then an extra 10% on your birthday!!!Lucky me, so it was ~$40)

Back to School Trends - cutsey prints

Another Back to school trend - cutsey prints.  Pg. 52. September Seventeen "You're already a cutie-pie.  Make it official with bows, teddy bears, and hearts!"  I actually picked cute owls as my cutsey print!  I added an owl necklace and big silver earrings.  Here are the details:

Thermal with pink/blue owls and cut outs in sleeve for thumbs  Dillards Reg 19.50  $3.33

Black shorts w/ suspenders $9.99

Black skater tennis shoes w/ blue shoe strings Payless $10

Owl Necklace/Silve earrings Icing 1.00 each

Back to School Trends - wildcat

The next back to school trend is wildcat...pg 56 in September Seventeen "These foxy prints say "Look at me!" Rock them with confidence!"  I love any animal prints and wear them often.  It's kind of hard to tell from this picture, but this is a black/silver leopard print dress with a chain halter top.  I threw on a lime green v-neck because you can't wear halters to school.  I should've worn boots today because it was cooler outside but opted for some sequenced Guess tennis shoes.  Here are the details:

Metallic shiny black/silver leopard dress with chain halter RAVE  reg $23.90  $3.24

Lime green v-neck  Pac Sun  Orig. 14.50  2.49

2 Necklaces - Grenn/black dangle earrings/ silver cuff  All Icing/Claires  .50-1.00 each

Guess sequenced Tennis Shoes   ROSS  ~$10

lime Green Socks  Icing  .50

Back to School Trends - printed sneakers

Day 4 back to school trends - printed sneakers, from pg. 43 September Seventeen "These cute styles give any outfit a fun, sporty vibe instantly."  This one is an easy one for me...90% of the time I wear printed sneakers, especially now because I can't wear flip-flops to school and it is a little to warm for all my boots yet!  These sneakers have every color in them and have all the months of the year on them.  A bargain from PacSun at $9 (sadly not all PacSun stores carry shoes anymore).  Here are the other details:

Cropped Sweatpants inside out looking with "dance" on it -  Dance catalogue  ~$20

Purple V-neck t-shirt PacSun  Orig. $14.50  $2.49

Denim cropped hooded vest  Wet Seal $7.00

Scarf  Icing .50

Jewelry  Icing  .50-1.00

Clear bag with lining  Betsey Johnson   Marshalls  Orig. $55  $19.99

Back to School Trends - prep-school blazers

Day 3 of my back to school trends prep-school blazers!  "This basic piece looks best when you add your own personality!" from September Seventeen page 46.  I also added a hoodie under the blazer as they suggest to make the look more low key.   I've also included another trend from spring - bright colored jeans.  Here are the other details of the outfit:

Black cropped blazer  Charlotte Russe (from a couple years ago ? ~$10)

Bright green jeans  Wet Seal $22.00

White with stripes Roxy sweater w/ hood   PacSun orig. ~39.  on sale $19.99 less 70% for $6.00

Black lace tank PacSun  orig. $14.50  $2.49

Black/white skull shoes  ROSS  12.99

Necklaces/bracelets  4 @ .50-1.00

Peace Bag  Marshalls   $12.99

Back to School Trends - Baby Florals

My second trend from the September issue of Seventeen is baby florals on pg 48.  "They're girly - but the earthy colors give them a boho twist."  Believe it or not, I have had this sheer baby floral top since grade school.  I'm atleast 5'7" now so I can't imagine what it looked like then.  Not sure where my mom got it but I'm glad she saved it...now it's trendy!  Here are the details:

Sheer baby floral top

Brown Lace Tank top  Forever 21 $3.99

Denim Jean Sorts   Wet Seal  BOGO free ~ $4.50

Gladiator Sandals  Marshalls  $3

Big Hoop Earrings  Icing  when they had a 15/$5  sale!!!  .33

2 Necklaces  Icing .50-$1

Book Bag  Target  ~$12

Back to School Trends - Mad with Plaids

We're gong to try something new.  In the September issue of Seventeen, they list the Top Ten Back to school Trends pages 43-62.  Well I am going to do all 10 trends on my blog..(the puffy vest will be a little tricky in the Texas heat, we might have to save that one for cooler weather!)  The top ten trends are:

1.  printed sneakers

2.  mad for plaids

3.  prep school blazers

4  baby florals

5.  puffy stuff

6.  cutsey prints

7.  super full minis

8.  wildcat

9.  colorful knit

10.  garage-band grunge

Today is mad for plaid!  "So bold they make you look more punk than preppy."  My day started with my hair down, but we didn't have a camera.  This is after school, hair in bun after dance classes:  Here are the details:

Black/red mini jumper   JC Penney  orig. $50   6.97

Knee socks with white bows up back  Icing/Claires  .50

Kashi red/black tennis shoes   Orig ~$110  store went out of business ~$60

All Jewelry 3 necklaces ( long w/ sequenced apple, silver chains, short red/white stripes) .50-1.00 each

Bracelets 2@.50  Claires/Icing

Headband  Icing  .33  (3/$1)

Oakley Romper $10

We have an outlet mall near us, Grapevine Mills.  My mom doesn't always think you can find the best buys there.  She thinks you are better off finding clearance sales at their regular stores.  Some of the stores at the outlet mall are just like the regular stores anyway.  There is an Oakley store at Grapevine Mills, mostly you would think to go there for sunglasses, but they have cute clothes too.  This pink zip up romper with hoodie was orig.  $70 marked down to $10.  Very comfortable outfit to end the week with!  My shoes are Kitson tennis shoes, unfortunately the store at Grapevine Mills no longer carries them.  Here are the other details:

Oakley Pink/purple romper hoodie  Orig.  $70   $10

Kitson Pink/purple lovebird tennis shoes   ~orig.  $60   15.00

Purple tank with lace straps   PacSun (the one that went out of business)  Orig. 14.50  $2.49

Purple metallic "Sweet Little Thing"  bag  Bath & Bodyworks  Orig.  22.00  $2.20

Socks  Target  $2

Hello Kitty Armband ($5.50) Earring  ($6.50)  Icing/Claires  $1 each

Pink leather bracelet  icing/Claires  .50

Purple ring and Pink ring Icing/Claires  .50 each

Grand total including Kitson tennis shoes ~$35

Bright Blue Dress - $2.99

Here's a bargain from the Charlotte Russe sale.  This dress was originally $22.99 (still cheap), but had a blue dot on the price tag, so it was on sale for $2.99!  Almost 90% off...that's why math is important.  Today is a day of 2 dance classes so I wore my leo under the dress, makes for a quick change, just add tights and I'm ready to go!  Here are the other details:

Bright blue spaghetti strap dress  Charloote Russe  orig.  22.99  $2.99

Bright yellow sleeveless hoodie    Wet Seal   $6.75  (part of BOGO free)

Necklaces (2) earrings and bracelets  Icing/Claires  .50-1.00

Bright yellow/blue tennis shoes   Payless  17.99

Pink Velvet Purse with chains and charms  $4.74

Hi-Top Fashion

I love Converse Hi-Tops.  And I love pairing them with a dress, even a dress that has some shimmer to it!  The shoes are from ROSS and were $12.99  they are black velvet with pink/purple trim and laces.  The dress is from Forever 21.  My mom hasn't found many good sales in their stores lately...bummer for me.  She did go to a Claires/Icing recently and they no longer have their 10 for $5.  They do have 10 for $10 every now and then...still some great deals.  She got me some tights orig. $8.50 and a few earrings this weekend.  The big bangle silver bracelet I have on in this picture was $9.50 for $1.  The earrings and 2 necklaces were from the 10/$5 days, so .50 each.  

Pink/Purple sparkle tent mini dress  orig.  Forever 21  $19.99  $5.99

Denim cropped short sleeve jacket  not on sale   Forever 21  ~ 15.00

Converse Hi-Tops    Ross   $12.99

Jewelry  Icing/Claires  2.50

Silver metallic purse  Gadzooks (now Forever 21)   3.00