I was so excited when I received this week’s Fashion Beauty Friend Friday post questions from ModlyChic: What are the top 5 Spring trends that you are looking forward to seeing/sporting this season?
🙂 Here they are:
Chiffon
Blush and Nude Tones + Anything Studded
Unexpected Pops of Colors
Whimsical Lucite Accessories
Sun Kissed and Fresh Faced Make Up
Interested in joining in on the fun to? See information about Fashion Beauty Friend Friday here
Xox,
An
**Update** See all Sam Edelman Lorissa posts/pictures HERE. 🙂
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 – that in itself is a completely different post lol 🙂
I’ve had my eye on these Sam Edelman Lorissa’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 better 😛 ) but because of the price range – and not the reason you’re probably thinking. I’ve mentioned my obsession with shoes before on here but I didn’t really bring up my “go big or go home” mentality when it comes to fashion. See, I’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 Lorissa’s, I’d instantly disregard them and think to myself that I’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 Louboutin’s or Choo’s… But, recently I’ve been giving them more thought. I find myself swooning over Boutique 9s, Jeffrey Campbells, Pour La Victoires, Charles Davids and Sam Edelmans etc. Perhaps it’s the influence from other fashion bloggers or maybe my empty bank account from splurging on high-end designers… 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 Lorissa’s was when my friend Joanna Gayle (aka Sugarette) posted them on her facebook 😉 seeing her post definitely reignited my interest in them and the next thing I knew, I had both the black leather and nude leather Lorissa’s ordered on Endless and on their way to my doorstep overnight. Yep, I bought them in two colors… I couldn’t help myself.
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. 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 🙂 HTH!
P.S.S. More photos of my nails and the Lorissa’s here in a new post.
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If I had one 😉
…and I’d sell my first born… kidding. sort of.
Can someone please buy me this for my birthday?? Pretty please??
//www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/jane-birkins-birkin-buy-it-now/
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.
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
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 🙁
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 and 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.
*special thanks to my good friend JL for the hoodie :0) it’s my new favorite casual chic piece <3
Xox,
An