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    Sam Edelman Lorissa’s in Black Leather

    **Update** See all Sam Edelman Lorissa posts/pictures HERE. šŸ™‚

    Forever 21 Black Jeggings | Hot Pink China Glaze Polish with OPI Black Shatter Katy Perry Crackle Nail Polish | Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps in Black Leather

    Forever 21 Black Jeggings | Hot Pink China Glaze Polish with OPI Black Shatter Katy Perry Crackle Nail Polish | Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps in Black Leather

    I jumped on the crackle/shatter nail polish band wagon. I’m a bad blogger and forgot to upload my shots of my hands… they’re hot pink with Grey China Glaze Crackle polish – but I’ll be sure to include it in my upcoming post featuring the actual outfit I’m wearing in these shots –Ā that in itself is a completely different postĀ lol šŸ™‚

    Iā€™ve had my eye on these Sam Edelman Lorissaā€™s for a while now but the thought of purchasing them never crossed my mind. Not because of the look (for me, the more outrageous the betterĀ šŸ˜› ) but because of the price range ā€“ and not the reason youā€™re probably thinking. Iā€™ve mentionedĀ my obsession with shoes before on here but I didnā€™t really bring up my ā€œgo big or go homeā€ mentality when it comes to fashion. See, Iā€™m very extreme. I have shoes that cost me (literally) a couple bucks and some that were in the triple digits. Shoes like these, what I consider in the median price range, never really enticed me. Anything between $150-$400, regardless of how amazing they were like these $200 Lorissaā€™s, Iā€™d instantly disregard them and think to myself that Iā€™d either rather get a few pairs of less expensive shoes for that much money or save up for the big guns like my favorite Louboutinā€™s or Chooā€™sā€¦ But, recently Iā€™ve been giving them more thought. I find myself swooning over Boutique 9s, Jeffrey Campbells, Pour La Victoires, Charles Davids and Sam EdelmansĀ etc. Perhaps itā€™s the influence from other fashion bloggers or maybe my empty bank account from splurging on high-endĀ designersā€¦ whatever it is, I definitely see my so-called median price range designer shoes in a new light.

    What really pushed me over the edge with these Sam Edelman Lorissaā€™s was when my friend Joanna Gayle (aka Sugarette) posted them on her facebook šŸ˜‰ seeing her post definitely reignited my interest in them and the next thing I knew, I had both the black leather and nude leatherĀ Lorissaā€™s ordered on Endless and on their way to my doorstep overnight. Yep, I bought them in two colorsā€¦ I couldnā€™t help myself.

    Forever 21 Black Jeggings | Hot Pink China Glaze Polish with OPI Black Shatter Katy Perry Crackle Nail Polish | Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps in Black Leather

    Xox,
    An

    P.S. Despite what the reviews for these shoes say, they did not run big for me. I bought my true size and they fit perfectly.Ā I think it really depends on your width. If you’re narrow or regular, get your actual size. If you’re wide, get it a half size bigger šŸ™‚ HTH!

    P.S.S. More photos of my nails and the Lorissa’s here in a new post.

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    What To Wear

    Harem Pants

    Forever 21 Tribal Harem Pants, Black Braided  Tank, Rhinestone Dome Ring and Gold Woven Belt, Michael Kors Hobo and Watch | Louis Vuitton Monogram Inclusion Necklace | Banana An Bracelets | Express Boyfriend Blazer | Jimmy Choo Serena Waxed Leather Sandals

    Forever 21 Tribal Harem Pants, Black Braided Tank, Rhinestone Dome Ring and Gold Woven Belt, Michael Kors Hobo and Watch | Louis Vuitton Monogram Inclusion Necklace | Banana An Bracelets | Express Boyfriend Blazer | Jimmy Choo Serena Waxed Leather Sandals

    Harem pants are one of those looks that I’ve admired for seasons, years even now, but took me time to muster up the courage to give them a shot. Some people pull them off beautifully while others look like they… well, just didn’t look so hot. I’d tried them on countless times while out shopping and would always hand them back to the sales associate. Then, when I was in Forever 21 a few weeks ago and tried these on. It wasn’t so bad! The feel reminded me of yesteryear’s palazzo pants. Maybe this specific pair was a little more forgiving; the crotch isn’t nearly as baggy and dramatic as some I’ve tried on before… whatever it was, I really loved them and they were oh so comfy on – like pj comfy. So comfortable, I’ll be sure to lounge around the house in them after the harem pant look is tired.

    Forever 21 Black Rhinestone Dome Ring

    Forever 21 Tribal Harem Pants, Black Braided  Tank, Rhinestone Dome Ring and Gold Woven Belt, Michael Kors Hobo and Watch | Louis Vuitton Monogram Inclusion Necklace | Banana An Bracelets | Express Boyfriend Blazer | Jimmy Choo Serena Waxed Leather Sandals

    Forever 21 Tribal Harem Pants, Jimmy Choo Serena Waxed Leather Sandals
    Even though I made the purchase, I was still skeptical and they ended up sitting on my dresser for weeks. Then my husband decided to take me out to dinner one day when I was exhausted from work so I decided it was time to try them out. We went to the Paradise Grille and let me tell you, delicious food and comfy pants is the ultimate fashion foodie combination. ;p

    Paradise Grille Macadamia Nut Dusted Calamari

    Paradise Grille 15 Hour Braised Angus Short Ribs, Whipped Yukon Gold, Cipollini, English Peas, Cherry Tomato, Red Wine Demi with Miss Behavin' Martini

    Paradise Grille Molten Chocolate Lava Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis

    Xox,
    An

    PS forgive me for the crappy quality of the photos – I can’t ever seem to get them to look right when they’re taken at night. It’s the flash, I know šŸ™

    What To Wear

    Marc Jacob Bianca Clutch + Public Library Hoodie

    An Dyer in Public Library Brand Malibu Hoodie | Charlotte Russe Jeggings | Jessica Simpson Dany Platforms | JC Penny Ring | Marc Jacob Bianca Leather Clutch in Orange

    Public Library Brand Malibu Hoodie | Charlotte Russe Jeggings | Jessica Simpson Dany Platforms | JC Penny Ring | Marc by Marc Jacob Bianca Leather Clutch in Orange

    My husband and I were in LA the weekend before last visiting our close friends andĀ we spent a lot of time shopping… ok, I spent a lot of time shopping. Among other things, he bought me this gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacob clutch <3 the orange seriously makes my heart smile.

    Marc by Marc Jacob Bianca Leather Clutch in Orange

    Public Library Brand Malibu Hoodie

    An Dyer in Public Library Brand Malibu Hoodie | Charlotte Russe Jeggings | Jessica Simpson Dany Platforms | JC Penny Ring | Marc Jacob Bianca Leather Clutch in Orange

    *special thanks to my good friend JL for the hoodie :0) it’s my new favorite casual chicĀ piece <3

    Xox,
    An