Dessa.Fashion.Love

OTK love

2017-07-25T14:34:00.002-04:00

It's just the end of July but keep in mind that just around the corner will be boots season 😉

As a fashion lover, I try to invest on at least a pair of great boots every fall/winter season. So when I found this Ivanka Trump wine/burgundy/oxblood OTK boots from Lord & Taylor for $70, I was ecstatic.

With that said, I've round up some cute OTK boots that you will definitely need to incorporate in your fall wardrobe. I've done the work so you don't have to search!

The first boot is the infamous Stuart Weitzman boots... The tie back look is so popular that other designers (more affordable prices) have followed the trend.

1.Stuart Weitzman Thighland

2. Unisa Saranna

3. Dolce Vita Chance

4. Unisa Dedrii

The block heel overall is just so popular right now. Plus they are comfy and mom friendly too (for those fashionable mamas)!

First is the Saint Laurent "Babies" block heel boots. The next three are look-alikes from designer that are friendlier for your pocket.

1. Saint Laurent Babies

2. Sole Society Leandra (I have these and they are awesome!)

3. Sam Edelman Elina

4. Steve Madden Larahh

Now on to my next search of chic combat boots!

I have moved!

2012-08-31T09:50:00.001-04:00

To all my past blog followers… my blogged has moved to

http://dessafashionlove.tumblr.com

If you still want to follow me, check out my last blog post. It’s been a very long long while.

http://dessafashionlove.tumblr.com/post/30583361346/fashion-two-cents

Have a great weekend! Cheers.

Until next time....

2012-01-18T19:30:00.001-05:00

Hi fellow fashion lovers... as you can see, I am using my pup to apologize. My blog and vintage store will be temporarily out of service until this MBA is over or at least until next semester ( if it gets easier for me to breathe a little. sigh). Everyone have a fabulous 2012.

CHEERS!

Happy Birthday...Rawr!

2012-01-08T11:41:00.003-05:00

A friend of mine had her 12th anniversary of her 21st b-day. Here b-day theme was animal print. rawr! it was great night with great people.

on me:

Sheer Macrame fringe top, Shopakira.com

Faux leather skirt, forever21.com

Leopard wedge booties, Karmaloop.com

for my hair style, I wanted to use one of the gifts I got from my sister called the "bump it." It gives you the pompadour look easily. See youtube tutorial on how to use the bump it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxrUhQkG5v4.

Happy New Year!

2012-01-03T10:10:00.004-05:00

Happy New Year fellow fashion lovers! It has been a while since I blogged. I think I will post pictures of my holiday vacation in a little bit. The hubby and I did a road trip from DC to OKC and MO. It was a lot of fun spending time with the family.

We got back just in time for our New Year’s Eve Gala- a James Bond Theme. The James Bond Gala, hosted in the Washington Plaza, DC is one of the top 10 parties in the US. People all over the east coast come to celebrate the new Year- James Bond Gala style. With VIP, you get three course meal and unlimited alcohol consumption. There's also entertainment and buffet of food and desserts for the other theme rooms. Cheers to the New Year. Have a blessed 2012 everyoneJ

On me:

Red Gathered Rose Strapless, Unique-Vintage.com

Black diamond studded earrings, etsy.com

Rosette silver cuff bracelet, bakers shoes store

Red nine west strappy heels (not shown)

On the hubby:

Joseph A Bank Tuxedo

Early Christmas

2011-12-20T10:54:00.001-05:00

I am only blogging about this because my Christmas gift from the hubby is awesome this year. We opened our Christmas gifts early because we will be traveling for the holidays and will be spending Christmas apart with our families. The hubby got me what I have wanted for a while; a Marc by Marc Jacobs baby aidan. I already knew I was getting bag but since the hubby is very traditional, he did not let me open my gift until it was time for the gift unwrapping. He also got me a new pink Iphone otter (which is a necessity since I break all my phones) and video editing software. Thanks babes.

His gifts were there suits, DVDs and cufflink sets. Titan, our puppy, also got to open his Christmas gift. Like most dogs, he likes socks better than his gifts. Hahha.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Red and Gold

2011-12-19T07:56:00.001-05:00

This weekend, a friend had her 26^th birthday “red and gold theme” dinner at Marriott Grill 700, Baltimore MD. Although it was a hell of a drive, it was a good dinner with good people.

I wore a gold bandage dress that I bought from nastygal.com. It was short and tight and because it was a little cold that night so I wanted to try my sheer stockings that I purchased from asos.com. The pro of the stockings is that when you wear it, no one can tell you are wearing one. However, as you can see with the pictures we took that night, it looks a bit shiny. I guess next night out, I will opt to go bare legs instead of wearing the stockings and having pictures with shiny legs. haha

All in all, it was a fun night out with friends.

On me:

Gold Midas Cut out dress, $ 68 www.nastygal.com

Spiked drop earrings, $13.00 www.forever21.com

Victoria platform pumps (with DIY spikes, see DIY studded booties) $41.95 www.gojane.com

Double spike ring, www.asos.com

Patent black envelope clutch, $18.00 www.forever21.com

Happy happy birthday DJ!

Bedazzle

2011-12-18T14:54:00.003-05:00

I recently blogged about my recent shoe obsessions, shoes with gems, sparkles and stud. See blog gems,sparkles,and studs. I was tempted to buy one but a fellow fashionista friend suggested that she will DIY and save money. I was inspired and did the same. The original shoes, Hause of Price - Multi Gem Arch Heel, is priced for $239 from www.Solestruck.com. My version of the bedazzled shoes has a total cost of less than $50 dollars. I think it turned out pretty damn cute. I can't wait to rock it with skinny jeans or an LBD. Get inspired and start bedazzling your shoes:)

What you need:

Either heels or wedges. The shoes I picked is my Privilege wedge shoes, $42.00 Amazon.com

A pack of gems, price range $2.80-$4.80 Michaels store or www.michaels.com

Quick grip glue, $3.89 Michaels store or www.michaels.com

My final touch is the heart gems on the heels. it's too cute:D

Oh clutches

2011-12-16T15:22:00.002-05:00

I have been obsessed with clutches lately, especially vintage clutches. Since I recently discovered the wonderful eBay app on Iphone, I have won 2 clutches from the site (yay for eBay winnings). One, is a vintage Fendi clutch and the other, (a gift from the hubby) is a vintage Gucci clutch. I love love them both!

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Now all I need to complete my collection is a YSL large clutch. I still have not found it on eBay but if all else fails, I will buy it brand new. I have to have it! It is just soooooooo beautiful. The one I have my eye on is the YSL “Belle De Jour” large clutch. You can find this beauty in sites such as www.ysl.com or www.nordstrom.com. Please Santa, I’ve been really good this year….. sigh.

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Holiday Party Outfits

2011-12-16T08:47:00.008-05:00

The holiday season is here!

Holiday season is known as the season of giving, the time of the year that you actually want to spend with your family, and the time to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.
For all the fashionistas out there, of course, it is also the time for Holiday parties! With that being said, here are some of my holiday outfit picks in every style and websites. They are budget fashionistas pocket friend as well.

For those fashionistas that want an elegant look, check out www.asos.com

Clockwise:

Black suede Pump it up court shoe, $99

Faux Frame clutch, $32

Pieces Falulla Bobble Earrings, $10.91

Lipsy Crystal and Gold Rectangular ring, $ 21.82

ASOS One Shoulder Dress in Metallic Jacquard, $88.00 (This is my favorite and I now own it)

For those fashionistas that want a rad yet chic look, check out http://www.topshop.com/

Clockwise:

Navy Block ring, $20

Podium Cross over platform sandals, $200

Glitter double clutch, $76

Stud Leopard Corset Dress by Dress up Topshop, $300

For those fashionistas that want a romantic look, check out http://www.lulus.com/

Clockwise:

Rose Maiden One shoulder maxi dress, $83

Wingtip Silver feather ring, $11 (This is also in my collection)

Promise Champagne Satin peep toe heels, $44

These lips

2011-12-14T10:09:00.000-05:00

I really don’t have much to blog about but I just wanted to because I love this outfit. I am obsessed with graphic tees. I think if I actually count it , I may have about 60 graphic tees in my collection. So when I saw this giant lips tee, it had to be mine. It had a rock and roll feel to it and with leather jacket, trilby hat, frayed shorts and biker boots- it was definitely a rocker outfit. I wore it, this past Saturday to see Santa in a harley Davidson event. Sadly Santa already left when we got there. It would have been fun to see him dressed up in a biker outfit. The hubby cheered me up though by taking me to a sushi buffet date. All and all, it was a good Saturday QT time with the hubby.

On me:

Michael by Michael Kors Jenna Large Tote, $295 MichaelKors.com

Lips graphic long sleeve tee, $27.60 gojane.com

Dark Denim Paris Blues frayed shorts, $24.95 Macy’s store

Black Opaque tights, Betsey Johnson

Faux leather puff sleeve biker jacket, $49.95 forever21.com

Jeffrey Campbell France strap boot, $180 nastygal.com

Artsy

2011-12-13T09:47:00.001-05:00

Hey fashion lovers... meet my newest addition to my collection, Louis Vuitton Artsy MM.

I have been looking for a Damier azure print to replace my speedy 35 azure. I wanted to sell the speedy and get a more lady like bag. I wanted the Saracussa at first until I came across the Artsy. It has a very simple and classic design yet it has very interesting details. I knew this was my next bag. I sold the speedy and now the Artsy is in my collection.....

I am one happy camper <3

Our winter has begun

2011-12-11T22:19:00.001-05:00

These last couple of days, I think the east coast said "goodbye" fall and "hello" to the cold winter. The temperature has dropped and all the leaves have fallen out of the trees. This means layers of clothing, thick coats, leg wear and warm head wear.

Since it's been cold I wanted to bundle up before going out for some last minute shopping errands. So I wore knits and shearling. I got this cute fair isle printed skirt from Gojane and combined with a tank and leggings for a casual look. I toughen the look with some strappy buckled wedges and my best outerwear buy of the winter, a cascade shearling jacket. It was a perfect outfit for a day of shopping and dining with my two favorite boys, Tommy and Titan.

(Oh, and today was the first day I wore my Tory Burch city messenger bag. yay! I love it!)

On me:

Gray v-neck tank, $7.90 forever21.com

Fair Isle printed skirt, $13.80 gojane.com

Tory Burch Blue City messenger bag, $376.00 Bloomingdales.com

Cascade Shearling jacket, $80.90 store.alloy.com

Cracked iridescent wedge, $44.00 gojane.com
Off white knit beanie, $20.95 bakers shoes store

Taupe opaque tights, $9.90 h&m store

Wooden hook necklace, $13.00 lulus.com

Sunday lunch at Panera... muffies are yummy.

Titan was like "Daddy, I want this giant bone!"

Tommy buying our last present for christmas..... American girl for his daughter Darci

New Etsy Items

2011-12-10T22:36:00.003-05:00

I have new items on my Etsy store.

I love vintage and I know many people do as well. I think it's a budget fashionista's duty to share her love for vintage in affordable prices. The pieces I sell depends on how much I find the items. If you have any suggestions or want to see a certain size, please feel free to contact me at mylacelliott@gmail.com. Thanks.

Check out my store for more vintage items!

DessaFashionLove-ETSY

Some of my vintage pieces on Etsy. More to come....

on me:
Off white lace sequin shift dress, DessaFashionLove-Etsy:Off white sequin dress
Patent off white pumps, $42 amazon.com
Vintage Fendi bag/clutch, ebay.com
Michael Kors stainless steel watch, amazon.com

On me:

Vintage red/black polka dot top, DessaFashionLove-ETSY:red and black polkadot top

Wool Tribly hat, nastygal.com

Frayed denim shorts, forever21.com

Leo platform heels, gojane.com

Black quilted Chanel bag

on me:

Beige button down collared dress, DessaFashionLove-Etsy

Louis Vuitton Solagne bag, www.louisvuitton.com

Leather tan belt, h&m stores

Vintage tan boots

on me:

Vintage coral blazer with exaggerated sleeves, DessaFashionLove-ETSY: Mod style blazer

Wool trilby hat, nastygal.com

Distressed Gray graphic tee, forever21.com

Jeffrey Campbell France Strap boot, nastygal.com

on me:

Wine chiffon dress, DessaFashionLove-Etsy: Wine chiffon dress

Privilège Black faux suede wedges, amazon.com

Black quilted Chanel bag,

Home Alone

2011-12-09T23:00:00.001-05:00

When your significant other is out of town and you’ve one all you can do to pass the time on a Friday night such as grocery shopped, cleaned, cooked, altered any vintage projects whatsoever, what’s left but to play dress up. It’s really what I do best when I am all alone. Hahah.

I wanted to try on my new mesh leggings from Romwe.com. It took a while for them to ship it but they have some pretty cute stuff so I think I will shop in their site again. I all about the retro look right now so when I saw these leggings on their site, I knew it had to belong in my closet.

Red lipstick, rad hats, graphic tees and leggings are one of my favorite retro looks.

On me:

Graphic Audrey Hepburn off-white loose tee, gojane.com

Wool Trilby hat, nastygal.com

Mesh leather leggings, Romwe.com

Black platform victoria booties, gojane.com (DIY project diy-studded-booties)

Michael Kors Stainless steel watch, Amazon.com

Leaf oversize ring, lulus.com

Leather wrist band, bought in Croatia

Titan says

2011-12-08T08:38:00.002-05:00

Woof woof-Titan says Happy Holidays!!

Just cause my pup Titan looks so cute in this picture posing next to his christmas gift, I thought I'd share it all to you! Happy Holidays from my family to yours <3

Dress up your basics

2011-12-07T12:16:00.000-05:00

Here are some five winter basics:

(Clockwise)

Gray knitted fringe scarf, amiclubwear.com

Michael by Michael Kors Jenna Large Tote, MichaelKors.com

Jeffrey Campbell France Strap Boot, nastygal.com

Black knitted beret, H&M stores

(bottom)

Black V-neck tee, Foreignexchange.net

To dress up your basics so that you don’t feel so plain, try pairing with something loud/wild/rad. For instant, I scored a very rad maxi chiffon animal print skirt from gojane.com during the black Friday sales. Although it’s a maxi skirt, it has a slit in the front that adds a bit of sexiness to it. Combine all your basic items and accessorize and tadaaaaa- your basic attire just got a little cooler.

And of course since it is winter, just add your black biker leather jacket and the cool radar just top the notch.

Holiday Party

2011-12-05T10:48:00.006-05:00

I love holiday parties. I love the food, the open bar, the dancing, and all the fun that comes with it. So, I was ecstatic to find out that my company was hosting a semi formal holiday party at the Hilton hotel. I was excited not only because they were giving out an Ipad for the raffle giveaways but also because I finally get to wear my asymmetrical Blaque label dress from lulus.com. I purchased this dress about a year and half now and I wore it once before for my blog post about Toms shoes (see give back, get toms). Now I finally got to wear for an event. Yay. It was definitely a fun night. Enjoy the pictures.

On me:

( I didn’t want to be too fancy so I toned the dress with simple accessories. I did want to be festive so I wore it with red lipstick and red heels)

Blaque label “Dark Angel Dresss” dress, $102.00 lulus.com

Liliana Faux Suede strappy slick back heels, $42.00 amazon.com

Tiffany I love you pendant, Tiffany.com

Leaf ring, $12.00 lulus.com

Cobalt

2011-12-03T16:19:00.001-05:00

I have been in love with asymmetrical dresses since last summer. I bought my first asymmetrical dress to wear for my anniversary. Since then, I now have around 10 asymmetrical dress, a couple of skirts and even tops. There is something about them that screams glamour. So when I saw this cobalt blue chiffon dress from www.feshop.net during black friday sale, I had to have it. I already have a tube cobalt one but it's fancier so this dress is for more casual outings.

I wore this out for one of our date nights. I must say, I might just wear this even to go grocery shopping. I love it that much. hahah

On me:

Cobalt chiffon sheer maxi asymmetrical dress, www.feshop.net

Black platform victoria booties, gojane.com (DIY project diy-studded-booties)

Lambskin quilted Chanel

silver horn necklace, lulus.com

assorted bracelet, asos.com

check out more deals at www.feshop.net! their 50 % off entire stock is still going.

Gems, sparkles, and studs

2011-12-02T13:37:00.002-05:00

My recent shoe obsession- shoes with gems, sparkles, and studs! Every time I see them, I’m like a kid in a candy store, I just want everything. How can you not want these shoes when wearing them can give any outfit you wear a pizzazz.

My shoe picks (clockwise)

House of Price multi gem heels, $239 solestruck

Lita Platfrom bejeweled boot, $179.00 nastygal.com

Priveleged Heartbreaker Nude spiked & Stoned wedges, $83.00 lulus.com

Lita Platfrom Studded spike boot, $189.00 solestruck.com

Priveleged Gems Gold Jewel heels, $85.00 lulus.com

Girls just wanna have fun

2011-11-28T10:49:00.000-05:00

I love that 80’s song because I can definitely relate to it. I like to have fun!

Life should be fun and we should try to live it to the fullest. That’s my goal- live life to its fullest with no regrets. I shop love to shop, travel the world, snowboard, and experience any opportunities that comes my way.

My idea of having fun applies to fashion as well. Fashion should be fun and not restricted with rules. If it’s a hit then it is a “YAY” for me. If it’s miss then… who cares?! Why should I care what anyone thinks, it is my expression and it’s fun for me.

I decided to have fun with my Saturday shopping outfit this past weekend. I found this Disney top with Daisy duck on it from Target. It was super cute with pink prints. I decided to toughen it up with leather pants and harness boots and my vintage brixton hat. It’s definitely a fun “ME” outfit.

On me:

Disney “Daisy” longsleeve dolman top, $12.99 Target.com

Faux leather leggings, $35.00 makemechic.com

Sam Edelman Zoey boots, $224.00 solestruck.com

Vintage pink brixton hat, $18.00 ebay.com

Lambskin quilted Chanel, $2975 Chanel.com

Me and my baby in his cone of shame. lol. he would rather eat leaves and dirt than sit with his mama.

Lunch date at hooters and shopping with my favorite person, my hubs.

Thanksgiving….

2011-11-25T09:38:00.001-05:00

Three thanksgivings ago, while I was still in the military, I got deployed to Iraq. Even though, like many soldiers I knew I had to serve my country, I was reluctant to go. In Iraq, I met my wonderful husband and I am thankful everyday for God’s blessings in disguise. I am thankful for bestfriend, rock and hero, my husband Tommy, the cutest pup ever Titan, all my wonderful friends around the world, my awesome family, and God’s continuous blessings. I am also thankful that my wonderful hubby supports my love for fashion and encourages me to achieve my dream. Happy thanksgiving everyone! Let’s keep the troops in our thoughts and prayers who has to spend this holiday away from their families.

This thanksgiving, we didn’t go to our parent’s to spend thanksgiving. Since we are trying to have some leave for Christmas, we opted to stay local. What better way to spend thanksgiving than to spend it with your friends from your hometown that lives around the area as well. Our friends from Guam, the Malinao’s hosted an Island style thanksgiving with barbeque, red rice, kelaguin and more yummy island food. They did however have a turkey so my hubby was in luck. Lol. It was a great thanksgiving with delicious food and awesome friends. More pictures to come….

On me:

Queen Of The Tigris Maxi Dress in taupe, shopakira.com

Vintage taupe clutch, DessaFashionLove ETSY

Triple ring harness bracelet, asos.com

Vintage suede belt with gold buckle, DessaFashionLove ETSY

Privelege black faux suede wedges, $42.00 amazon.com

I am thankful for my family <3

The yummy feast at the Malinao's

more thanksgiving pictures to come once I get off work:/

Salmon, please.

2011-11-22T13:52:00.000-05:00

Omg omg.. while looking for dresses last night, I can across this beautiful salmon sweetheart chiffon dress. I already bought a dress for my New Year’s eve gala from Unique-Vintage.com (picture below) and although I did not want to spend a lot of money for a dress worn one time, I had to get this dress! I hope I get it on time because I would love to rock this beautiful salmon color piece. Salmon, PLEASE!

Red Gathered Rose Strapless Bubble Prom Dress, $102.00

Unique-Vintage.com

New Etsy goods

2011-11-20T19:00:00.000-05:00

I have new items on my Etsy store.

Check out more in my store!

DessaFashionLove ETSY

Some of my vintage pieces on Etsy. More to come....

Flowy red

2011-11-19T15:55:00.000-05:00

I have awesome friends!

My beautiful friend, Cheryl, went to Australia a couple of weeks ago and got a bunch of us girls cute clothes. She scored me a flowy red skirt and a navy top. She knew how hot asymmetrical hemlines are right now and she got each one of us an asymmetrical clothing pieces. I love it so much that this is the second time i've worn it- once in school and now to go for a lunch date with the hubby and some christmas shopping.

On me:

Black/white vintage print top, DessaFashionLove

Red cotton asymmetrical skirt, www.supre.com.au

Sam Edelman Zoey boots, $194 solestruck.com

Knitted beanie, $6.80 forever21.com

Faux leather biker jacket, $49.50 forever21.com

Lambskin quilted Chanel, $2975 Chanel.com

metro ride to Downtown DC

Yummy. my first time in Pot Belly:)