The Girl In The Pink Scarf...

BEST SALE EVER!! (until tomorrow)

2010-12-13T15:15:00.001-08:00

Do you know that awesome feeling after taking advantage of an amazing sale? For someone who takes their shopping as seriously as I do, it's a very proud moment when you look at your receipt, or in this case, your order confirmation online and see how all of the hard work you've done searching for coupon codes, scanning pages of sale items, and making sure you spend JUST enough to get that free shipping, has paid off... and you just KNOW that NO ONE has ever done such an incredible job at saving than you.

I had that feeling a few days ago. I ordered some things online from Macy's during their "One Day Sale" which should really be called their "Once every 2 weeks sale" because it happens that frequently. And it's really a two day sale because they have a "Preview Day" the day before. What the heck is that about, Macy's? Seriously. Anyway, I was in bed at about 11pm when I suddenly remembered that I had ONE hour left to take advantage of the sale. Did I mention I take my shopping seriously?

I digress... I ordered a bunch of things with store credit and they arrived today. I will start by saying something that I always neglect to remember. DO NOT BUY CLOTHES ONLINE! 9 times out of 10, you won't be happy. Also, they sent me a pair of large men's sweatpants... why?? I don't know. I guess they thought maybe I would like them more than the jeans I actually ordered that they failed to send. Awesome. So now I have to return them, along with almost everything else I ordered.

To make matters worse, just as I was looking at Macy's return policy online, a commercial came on TV for the BEST CUSTOMER SALE at Macy's starting tomorrow! And it's a BETTER sale than the One Day Sale. You have made a FOOL out of me Macy's! And I DON'T WANT to be your best customer... I don't want to be your customer at all... so THERE! Pttthhhh!

OK, on to the clothes...

I found this really adorable sweater from Urban Outfitters!!

Totally kidding... but I saw this on the website and just had to show all of you. For the low price of $88, you can look like that weird aunt that never got married and has 20 cats.

How about this one from Anthropologie instead? It's purple which I've noticed is becoming a really hot color right now. It's also my sister-in-law Dajana's favorite color so I like to think that she single handedly started the trend. :)

You can wear a basic tank underneath or a longsleeve crewneck shirt... whatever strikes your fancy.

Top it off with some black leggings and Uggs and you're ready to go.

Speaking of Uggs, I bought my first pair (these ones) this week and I am SO happy with my purchase. They are so incredibly warm. I was hesitant to buy them, thinking that they can't be all that much better than the much cheaper competition, but they are so much better. They use only the highest grade sheepskin available, unlike the coarse and synthetic material used in the cheapy fakes. These will last you longer and keep your feet warmer than any other boot.

Okay, now onto my favorite thing right now. I found these state necklaces on Etsy. They come in every state or country you can imagine! She will even custom make your location if you don't see it listed. LOVE THEM!

Here is the PA one. Philly girl represent! They make a perfect gift for anyone you know who holds a special place in their heart for a certain location, or if their loved ones are far away. And they are reasonably priced at just $50!

That's all for today, kids. Sorry if today's outfit is a little lame and predictable. I really wanted to share my Ugg love and was pretty uninspired in my search for a sweater. I'll spruce it up next time for a dressier holiday party outfit! :)

xoxo

Let's Try This Again...

2010-12-10T11:30:00.000-08:00

Hey Ladies!

I'm finally making a comeback here. I hope you can forgive me for my absence over the last few months. Just when the blog was doing it's best, I got caught up in my wedding planning and I really regret that I didn't do a better job at keeping up with the site. I'm hoping that over the next couple of months, we can build up some momentum again and get back to making fabulous and affordable outfits together.

Just to give you an idea what I have been up to since I've been gone from the blogger world... here are some photos!

And last but not least... the walk-in closet from the hotel on our honeymoon! Love!

Check back for a new outfit tomorrow! xoxo

Shop 'Til You Drop!

2010-04-19T06:51:00.000-07:00

I've officially been RE-FUELED!!!!

You know that ridiculous commercial where the dad is totally stiff looking into the fridge and the mom goes, "Kids, your father is in a refrigerator coma.".... Well, after 4 months without a single swipe of a credit card, I feel like I've been stuck in a shopping coma and I've been so bad about updating new outfits! But after an AMAZING birthday shopping spree weekend, I feel re-energized and right back on track. I have so many things to show all of you! Many of the things I got on my little shopping spree were things that I've used on the blog and had been wanting for a while.

I had $250 in gift cards to spend... and if I do say so myself, I spent it pretty wisely. I was able to get 2 dresses, a black blazer, jeggings, 2 tops, a new bra from VS (maybe TMI, but whatever!), 5 necklaces, and 2 skirts!!

I also got a FOREVER 21 GIFT CARD from 2 of my favorite people in the world(Wend and Beej... LOVE YOU! xoxo) so I will post what I get with that as soon as I go there! ;)

So for today, I'll just show you what I got this weekend!

Chiffon Rose Trim Top from Forever

Trapeze Bib Necklace Shirt from Forever

Grey Ruffle Dress from Forever

Jeggings from Urban Outfitters

T-Skirt from Forever... like a t-shirt but a SKIRT! Loves it!

Black Ruffle Skirt from Forevs

Cute Sparrow Birds Necklace from.... FOREVER... shocking.

Black Pearl Flower necklace from Forever (wore it last night to my b-day dinner!)

Gold and Cream beads necklace from Forever

Knotted Chain Necklace from Forever

Geo Medallion Necklace from... have you figured it out already? Forever.

The blazer and dress I got from H&M but I wasn't able to get a picture of them from the website, but trust me... they're super cute.

I know that I owe many of you e-mails and I'll be shooting them out to you this week.

We also have a GIVEAWAY to get to!!!!

Sunshine and Summertime

2010-03-31T05:53:00.000-07:00

Long time, no blog. Sorry about that... A LOT going on!

Anyway, let's get to the outfit!

I LOVE Forever 21. I've been avoiding the store like the plague since shredding my credit cards because I'm afraid I'd have a nervous breakdown if wanted something I couldn't get. The clothes are SO inexpensive and SO cute! They have such a great variety of clothing and accessories that will make you look and feel like a million bucks for under $100. Today's outfit it ALL Forever 21 from head to toe. This entire outfit (dress, shoes, bag, necklace, bracelet, earrings, AND sunglasses!) COSTS UNDER $80!!! UHHHHH-MAZING!!!!

First, we have this cute grey and white stiped dress for only $9. Seriously?? $9.00?? I don't know how they do it.

And what color is better for a bright sunny summer day than yellow. This Woven Leatherette tote was the priciest item of the day at $32.50, but still a great price for a very cute purse.

And to match, how cute are these yellow flats!? I love them! They're the 2nd priciest item at $16.80 which is pretty darn good!

These white sunglasses ($5.80 0f course) are really fun and rockstarish.

This necklace adds a nice touch... cute little heart. (I become less and less creative with my descriptions as the outfits come to an end...)

Here are some basic hoop earrings. There are 5 pairs for $3.80 which is pretty stellar. They're totally cheapy... but for $3.80, who cares!?

This bracelet = $3.80... seriously?? Awesome.

Hot looks for AMAZING prices!

I hope you all have a fantastic Easter!!!

Revival of the Denim

2010-03-22T09:56:00.000-07:00

It's official... the 80's are back with a vengeance.

Don't panic. We are in complete control of this situation. We can take a dip into the sea of denim without coming out completely soaked in ridiculous (as shown in the photo above). If at any time, you feel the urge to wear denim jeans with a denim jacket, you must call 911. You're about to overdose and need to enter rehab immediately. Ooooh... there's an idea... Fashion Rehab! Move over, Dr. Drew!

Anyway, denim is HOT right now. You're going to be seeing shoes, bags, tops, dresses and anything else you could possibly imagine in denim this season. This Jenny Denim Dress from Alloy is super cute and reasonably priced at $39.90! I also love that it's called "Jenny dress" because my future sister-in-law's name is Jenny and today is her BIRTHDAY! How perfect! Happy Birthday, Jenny!

Next, we have these heels from Amiclubwear.com. They have a five inch heel (would you expect any less from me?) and they're a great color with the denim. At $24.99, they won't break your budget, however, they may break your ankles. That's a risk we are willing to take for the shoes that we love. In return, they will make our legs look better than ever... making it all worth while.

This Anthropologie Mint Drop Necklace is really cute. I typically like more bright colors than this, but the mint green with the gold and pearls look really nice together.

In case I haven't made myself perfectly clear, I'm obsessed with Forever 21 and their $5.80 sunglasses! They are SO cheap! They're lifesavers for someone who loses/breaks/steps on sunglasses ALL THE TIME!! These F9268 Aviators are fabulous!

This Forever 21 Worn "Leatherette" Tote Bag is great. It's $32.80 which isn't bad at all considering it looks a lot like a bag you would see at Urban Outfitters for twice the price. It goes great with the shoes, and it also has different size straps so you can wear it over your shoulder or carry it on your arm. I'd probably go with the latter.

Feeling chilly? Throw on this "Dude, where's my Cardigan" from Mod Cloth. I'd buy it just for the name alone! It goes really well with the necklace and adds a splash of color to the outfit.

I would throw this Charlotte Russe Belt (only $10.99!) over top of the cardigan. I think it's really cute when you put an unbuttoned cardigan over a dress and throw a belt on to finish the look.

And last but not least, we have these lovely Pave Post Earrings from Anthro! They go with everything!

That's it for today's outfit, loves!

Happy Fashion!

And The Winner Is...

2010-03-19T09:29:00.000-07:00

Congratulations, Beth Giordano, on winning our first monthly giveaway! We all want to know what shoes you're going to get, so please post a picture of them after you use the gift card! :)

Everyone else, keep an eye out for next month's giveaway!

Going back to our contest real quick, I wanted to share a couple of Ben Taylor's videos with you! He was the answer to the 2nd question, and he's the extremely talented son of James Taylor and Carly Simon.

Here's a video for his song, "Nothing I can do"...

And here he is as a teenager with his mom, in the video for "You're the Love of my Life". Carly wrote the song for the movie, "This is My Life", but she said her children were really the inspiration for writing it. How cute! Like many other 20 somethings, this song will always remind me of my mother, who, to this day, still sings it to me. And I'm sure I'll be singing it to my own babies someday. It's a timeless classic.

Okay, that's it for the non-fashion shenanigans... just wanted to share these videos with you and take you on a trip back to the early 90's!

By the way, I have no idea what that movie is about from the video, but now I totally want to see it. I've never even heard of it before!

I'll be back with another outfit later on.

Going Green... in a purple kind of way. :)

2010-03-17T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies (and gents... who knows?),

Sorry I've been MIA with the outfits this week. I've just been feeling SO tired lately. Maybe it's due to the daylight savings time change; however, it's more likely that my diet of macaroni and cheese, soda, pop-tarts, and fried foods are the main cause of my blah-like symptoms. I'm starting a diet toda--- I mean, tomorrow. Ugh, it seems like I'm always "starting tomorrow". Perhaps I'll start right now. Okay. I've started. Wish me luck! I have 170 days to fit into my wedding gown that I bought a size too small for motivational purposes. I need a lot of luck. Any tips are greatly appreciated. :)

Speaking of being healthier, I recently discovered Nimli. They have taken "going green" to a whole new level with their natural and organic clothing. I am absolutely loving this Azura Rock Star shawl originally $200, on sale for $49! It's made from 50% silk and 50% pashmina. Isn't it so pretty??

For our top, we have this Forever 21 Sweetness Lace Knit tunic. The lace detail is really cute, especially with the frayed edges. and the back looks super cute. I love when the design on the back of a shirt isn't neglected. Our backs want to look good, too!

These Downtown Denim Trousers from J.Crew are clean and fresh looking. They are great for a night out when you want to be a little dressier, but you still want the comfort and look of jeans. And the dark rinse is slimming which is always a plus.

Next, I found this Incantation Necklace in bronze from Lulu. It's really cute, and a great way to spruce up a white top.

And these Gold Mesh Hoop earrings from Charlotte Russe are only $4!

Clogs are back. I swore I wouldn't succumb to the trend, but I've failed. I love them. These Kensie Girl Taylor heels are $56.99 at heels.com. They look really comfortable which is quite a feat considering they rock a 5 inch heel. Awesome.

And finally, we have this adorable $28 "Basket Case" clutch from Lulus. It's a nice big size for a clutch and you won't have to deal with the awkwardness of trying to wear a shoulder bag while you're wrapped up in a shawl.

If you guessed John Krasinski for question #1 and are still in the contest, make sure you check the fan page for round 2!!!

xoxo

Guess That Celebrity!

2010-03-16T19:59:00.000-07:00

Ok, first of all.... Shhhhhh!!! Don't post your answer in a comment. E-mail it to annieclay33@gmail.com.

You have until 5pm est tomorrow to take a guess before the answer is revealed, and the remaining contestants will be given their second question!

Who is the celebrity in this distorted picture??

Good luck!

I'm going to try to put together an outfit tonight, but may not have it posted until tomorrow.

Ciao, loves!

Giveaway Time!

2010-03-15T21:47:00.001-07:00

I'm happy to announce our FIRST monthly giveaway!

There is a $25 DSW Gift Card with (insert your name) on it!

Details will be posted tonight (Tuesday)!

Gift Card winner will be announced on Friday.

Join the fan page to be eligible to win!

Cotton Candyland

2010-03-13T17:05:00.001-08:00

Picture it: the smell of funnel cake, the sounds of crickety old rides, and that feeling of "I think I'm going to be sick" after spinning around on the Gravitron for the 100th time. There is only one place you could be; the County Fair. No matter how many goldfish you've flushed, or how many little red tickets you've wasted in hopes of winning that GIANT stuffed bear, there's always a special feeling when the fair comes to town that brings you back to a place of cotton candy wishes and merry-go-round dreams. And today's outfit is just the right thing to wear for such an occasion.

Let's start with this sweet little white ruffle dress from Ruche. It's bound to get dirty, but that's why we have bleach. I could share another white dress story with you from my teenage years, but instead, I'll just say that there are certain days of the month that a white dress should not be worn. And I think that ought to be clear enough for you. Oh, how I could write a BOOK of most embarrasing moments of all time!

This dress needs a little something; and this is the PERFECT little something for the job. This fabulous gold studded brown belt from Banana Republic is $59.50.

And y'all are going to gush over these Frye Rider pull on boots! I love the mix of the girly ruffled dress with cowboy boots. If only Harry Connick Jr. were around to hand us a bouquet of flowers and throw us into his pickup truck... (for the 60% of you who have NO idea what I'm talking about, it's a reference to Hope Floats. You should watch it)!

With all the neutrals in this outfit we need to spruce it up with some color. I found this Foliage Unfolding bag from Anthropologie. I love the aqua and pink colors together with the leather outline. And the pink interior adds a really nice touch.

Get this... not only is this Harmonica Necklace from Mod Cloth super adorable, but it ACTUALLY WORKS! So if you get bored, or want to impress your friends with how ridiculously cool you are, just pick up your little itty bitty harp and play some Alanis Morissette tunes.

These little pink rosebud earrings are from Ruche.com. They're $9 and well worth it!! Super cute!

Another Ruche item we have here is this Agate Camellia ring by Ollipop. I almost love the detail on the side of the ring as much as the pink flower itself!

And last but not least, this awesome pair of Forever 21 Sunglasses. As always, they're only $5.80. I almost want to buy them in bulk they're so cheap!

I hope you are all having a great weekend!!! Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead!

Geez, All this talk about fairs is making me hungry for FRIED OREOS! mmmm... CAN'T DO IT! Wedding less than 6 months away! Someone stop me!!! :)

xoxo

I'd like to thank the Academy...

2010-03-12T08:38:00.000-08:00

Thank you, Kayla, of Fashion Fades; Style is Eternal for sending me the Happiness 101 award! I love your blog, and this really made me smile. :)

So here are the rules:

1.)When you have received this award you must thank the person that awarded you in a new post.
2.) Name 10 things that make you happy.
3.) Pass this award onto 10 other bloggers and inform the winners.

Let's start with the things that make me happy. Since this is a fashion blog, I will list 10 things that make me fashion-happy!

1.) Leggings: way more flattering and stylish than sweatpants and yet, just as comfortable.

2.) Finding the perfect pair of shoes... on CLEARANCE... only one pair left and they're your size!

3.) A box at your door containing that dress that's been backordered for weeks! FINALLY!

4.) Bright colored rain boots on a dreary day.

5.) When someone compliments you on something new you're wearing and you'd been hoping someone would notice it.

6.) The miracle worker of colors: black. Lose 10 pounds instantly.

7.) Big Sunglasses- they automatically give you a celebrity complex. I don't know what it is, but when I'm wearing monster bug-eye sunglasses, I can almost feel the paparazzi following me.

8.) Anything that's sparkly, glittering, or glimmering (tops, dresses, skirts, or every girls favorite, DIAMONDS)

9.) Ruffles. I think I've made that clear over the last month. ;)

10.) The truest beauty of all... smiles, genuine kindness, humility, and generosity. No matter how tall or thin, these attributes are needed to make any fashionista truly beautiful.

And now, I'm happy to pass this award onto these fabulous blogs that give my heart warm fuzzies:

1.) Brunch at Saks

2.) Starbucks Break

3.) Life in Pink

4.) Pink Lace Cupcakes

5.) Jackie Fo

6.) Savvy Mode

7.) Collage of Life

8.) The Shabby Chic Cottage

9.) Lola B's

10.) A Diary of Lovely

Thanks for all the happy things you've shared with me!

"You have a better life if you wear impressive clothes." -Vivienne Westwood

Happy Fashion,

Annie Clay

Red Carpet looks at a Red Hot Price!

2010-03-12T05:36:00.000-08:00

Not even a week has passed since our mouths dropped over that Oscar de la Renta dress worn by Cameron Diaz at the 82nd annual Oscars; and designer Allen B. Schwartz has wasted no time in recreating this fabulous gown, along with the gowns worn by J. Lo, Sandra Bullock, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Penelope Cruz, and Queen Latifah. As soon as the Oscars began on Sunday, he was already sketching away. And a mere 5 days later he's designed, created, and is ready to reveal these fabulous looks-for-less, which will be available in May at Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and ABS boutiques. These Red Carpet looks can be all yours for around $300-$400. This is chunk change compared to the $50,000 dresses that our favorite stars were wearing.

Here's a video about the glorified knock-offs.... click here to see the man who put them together. Honestly, I'm not ALL that impressed by them, but it's as good as you can get to the real thing. The closest match Allen B. Schwartz "reinvented" was the Donna Karan couture gown worn by Penelope Cruz.

My choice for overall best-dressed of the night was Cameron Diaz. She looked absolutely stunning in this Oscar de la Renta gown covered in glitter, sparkles, and all the things that make a girl go weak in the knees.

Her hair looked so elegant; perfectly curled, yet not overdone.

She credited her bold red lipstick for making her look so refreshed. When you are wearing a neutral color, a bold lipstick will work miracles. Personally, I'm still a lip gloss girl. However, I'm working on making that transition to the big leagues... just not there yet.

Although the lipstick looks fantastic, these $49,500 Cartier white, yellow, rose gold, and diamonds pave "Trinity" hoop earrings probably contributed to brightening her look, too.

Cartier really must love Cameron Diaz. They also let her wear this $58,100 white gold, princes and round cut diamond ring, and in the second photo, this Private Archive Collection white gold and diamond ring.

I've got more for you later today, loves! It's been one of those weeks so I'm going to catch up for lost time today. Thank God it's Friday!!!

Remember.... beauty comes from WITHIN!

xoxo

Urban Outfitters: The New Tiger Woods

2010-03-08T15:58:00.000-08:00

I hate to be the one to break this to all of you, but I have some awful news to share. Urban Outfitters has been taking advantage of us. We were so head over heels in love; their funky and chic array of clothes, their funny books, their quirky accessories and nick-nacks... how could we have been so naive!?

I will not be deceived or cheated anymore, and neither should you.

Here is a dress I found at Lulus.com for $76. Cute, colorful, and fun.

And here's a dress from Urban Outfitters... oh wait... it's the exact same dress... oh, wait... it's $98. Hmmm, that's funny because the dress from Lulu's is $22 cheaper and it isn't even on sale.

I mean, just look at this Urban Outfitters model and tell me she doesn't have "GUILTY" written all over her face! She knows she's wrong... and the poor little thing looks like she hasn't slept in days. She didn't even bother putting make-up on to cover the shame. Well, you ought to be ashamed, Missy!

I am using this Lulu dress for today... even though I'm not particularly crazy about it. I just wanted to tell Urban that I'm boycotting them until they stop ripping us off. Nothing personal. They have great stuff, but much of it is ridiculously overpriced.

For the shoes, we have these Chocolat Blu Jillian Sandals. I found them on Piperlime for $65 which is kind of expensive for sandals, but they are good quality leather and very cute.

I love this Polly Locket necklace from Mod Cloth. It's sweet and simple, and big enough to hold a little note from a loved one... or probably a couple of pennies... or some tylenol? I don't know, get creative.

For our earrings, we have these Green Buttercup Posts from Anthropologie for $18.

Ok, well excuse me for my lack of creativity today but I'm exhausted. I'm going to call it a night. Stay tuned for the next post. We are going to be hitting the RED CARPET, OSCAR STYLE!! :)

xoxo

Love in Louboutin

2010-03-05T17:38:00.000-08:00

Ah, Friday. Pizza and Netflix night (I seriously need to get on track with this wedding diet... maybe NEXT week). I'm thinking of pulling an all-nighter, since I have to be up at 3:30am to get ready for a 6am flight to Atlanta. My fiance and I are going to his friend's wedding, then flying back Sunday morning... 24 hours later. I'm exhausted just writing about it, but I'm sure we'll have a great time. If only I knew what to wear!

If I could buy a new outfit for the wedding tomorrow, this would most certainly be it...

I love Lucy... I mean, Lulu. ;)

This Deft Precision one strap dress from Lulu is $55. I LOVE the ruffles with the flower on the shoulder. I'd love to have her arms, too. Is there an additional charge?

One day, I WILL have a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. It may not happen for years... but ONE day, I am going to buy myself a pair and gush over them as if they're a newborn baby. I think that every woman, at some point in her life, deserves to buy a pair of shoes so fabulous that she won't even want to wear them in fear that they may get scuffed. We deserve to feel like the gorgeous and glamorous women that we ALL are. And even if they're only worn in the quiet of your bedroom while screaming babies, project deadlines, and all the mess that life sometimes brings, awaits you, you'll find that there's a healing power in Christian Louboutin.

Step aside, Cinderella...

Check out these beauties. Love at first sight.

After spending $600 on a pair of shoes, it's good to know we can still be thrifty. This Metallic Shine Clutch from Forever 21 is only $7.50.

And now for the jewelry... let's stay on the thrifty side here.

This Soho Sparkle necklace from Banana Republic was originally $92, but is now on sale for $39.99. Any sale over 50% always catches my eye, and most times, my heart.

I chose this one before remembering we were using a one strap dress which would be better without a necklace... thought I'd share it anyway. :)

This Raised Dot Hinge Bangle from Forever 21 for $5.80 will give you a little extra glam...

And finally, these Pave Posts from Anthropologie for $24.

I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes for a little inspiration...

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

-Marianne Williamson

Have a great weekend!!

Happy Fashion :)

-Annie Clay

Thank you, Jessica Simpson, for improving the lives and statures of short people all over the world.

2010-03-03T12:10:00.000-08:00

Did anyone else see Jessica Simpson on Oprah today? She was wearing the most AMAZING shoes, but I can't find them anywhere! When I checked to see if they were from her collection, I found the tallest heels I've EVER seen! Even Lady Gaga would be intimidated. Needless to say, I fell in love with them. I'm excited to tell you that they are the heels of the day!

Let's start with the basics though.This Long Sleeve Cuffed Raglan tee from Forever 21 is only $6.80! You can never have too many white tops. If you're looking for basic and simple shirts for layering, Forever 21 is the place to go. Then, we have this Open Slub Knit Cardigan to go over the shirt. I'm totally loving vests right now.

These True Religion Joey jeans are fantastic. Unfortunately, the pricetag isn't so wonderful. They're $172... but well worth it if you wear them all the time. They are flattering on any figure, and will last you forever (or at least as long as you remain that size)!

Cute back pockets... (This girl needs a cheeseburger, though! God forbid she falls on her butt.)

Do you see the bottom of those jeans dragging on the ground in the first picture ? Well add about a foot of fabric to that and you'll know what most of my jeans look like before I put heels on. But guess what? I have a solution to this problem. Call me crazy, but I am loving these 5.8 inch Jessica Simpson Dany heels. 5.8 inches!!!! They are very intense; but if you wear them with jeans that are normally WAY too long on you, no one will even notice them! I certainly wouldn't wear them with a dress or a skirt, just really long pants. One thing I love about Jessica Simpson is that she is 5"3. Her shoes are helping thousands of fellow shorties get that extra little boost they need. The prospect of being almost 6 inches taller is almost too exciting for me to handle. I'm sure the thrill would be gone the second I tried walking in them.

This Necklace from Mod Cloth and these Charlotte Russe earrings are the perfect accessories with this outfit. Don't the flowers from the necklace and earrings look so similar? It's almost as if they were made to match!

This was SO funny... I was looking for a silver bag to go with the shoes and I found this really cute bag by Timi and Leslie. And I was thinking to myself, "How have I never heard of these designer bags before?". So, I looked up the website... and... it's a DIAPER bag. Yep, Timi and Leslie are out there to help all the hot mommas keep looking and feeling hot. But you know what? I'm using it anyway, because I love it!

It's really not even that big, right?

I could come up with a ton of things to go in place those diaper/baby stuff compartments. And then when I become a mommy, I'll be all set! :)

That's all for today, lovies!

xoxo

"A girl should be two things; classy and fabulous."

-Coco Chanel

Let's have a picnic...

2010-03-01T20:18:00.000-08:00

Today's outfit is perfect for a nice spring day... 75 degrees and sunny, spending a lazy afternoon outside; eating, drinking, laughing, and enjoying life with the people you love. I can almost feel it. Please God, let winter be over... now.

You are not going to believe this! These jeans from Forever 21 are only $3.99! You heard it right. Originally $15.50 on sale for $3.99. Now THAT'S a sale! If you are a size zero, I have a new reason to envy you... because it's the only size left. Forget your Skinny latte from Starbucks today and go for the pants instead.

This Banana Republic Silk Ruffle-Front top is so light and fresh looking... makes me want to go frolic in a field; or onto the set of a Clorox commercial. It can be worn with almost anything. Throw a blazer on and wear it to work or wear it with jeans to a concert.

And now, I'm happy to introduce Stella and Dot! A fan of the blog, who is also a representative for Stella and Dot, sent me a link to this great line of fashionable jewelry!

I love this necklace! And clearly, I'm not the only one. It's been seen in magazines like Lucky and Better Homes and Gardens. Everyone you encounter will gush over it. That is, if they have great taste like us. :)

These Stella and Dot Bella Chameleon hoop earrings are perfect for any occasion. They even sell different charms that you can put through the hoop to jazz up your look. Check them out!

I have some great news for your feet! No 5 inch heels today! I thought we could use a break before this happens...

Watch her ankles at 30 seconds... OUCH!!

I hope I don't look like that when I'm trying to walk in my heels!

How about these Nicole Peace Sandals? I found them on Piperlime.com. They're really cute and I like how they zip up at the back of your heel. They look super comfortable too; it's probably like walking on air compared to most of the shoes I've been showing you all month.

This Tulu Maxwell Studded handbag is an online only item from Urban Outfitters. I am always impressed by the quality of the purses there. They only sell the best of the best. This bag is made to last.

Happy Fashion and Happy ALMOST Spring!
Annie Clay

Every Vote Counts!

2010-03-01T06:32:00.000-08:00

I'm starting a campaign today...

You all NEED to vote!! You can make a difference. It's time to rally for change.

No, not that kind of change... I'm a Republican!

This kind.

Mod Cloth has a section on their website called, "Be the Buyer", where you can "pick" or "skip" different items on the site. If enough people "pick" an item, they will sell it on the site. There is only ONE day left to vote for this dress. Even though I can't get it myself, it deserves a chance out there! This dress needs you! Please vote!

The great thing is, even if this dress isn't "picked" (which it should be), I get to use it as my dress of the day.

I found this necklace to match from Anthropologie for $48. Yesterday we had a "Doctor's bag" and this is called "Chemist's Necklace". Are they supposed to be confidence boosters? Well, it's working. I feel smarter already.

Next, we have these Trimmed Hoops earrings from Forever 21 for $7.80.

Can we talk about the shoes?? I found these Report Signature Pamona heels on Heels.com and I LOVE them. It was difficult searching for shoes to match the peachy pinkish color of the dress so this was an exciting find.

And lastly, the BAG! I love this Coral Coach Madison Sabrina bag. So cute. A perfect finish to our outfit of the day.

Oh, and in case you get chilly, throw on this little Unwinding Cardigan from Anthropologie.

Well aren't we just looking peachy keen!!! :)

All the different pieces of this outfit seem like they're cutting it close to not going well together. The pictures are all taken in a different lighting so I just figured it was close enough. And I just NEEDED to feature this dress today no matter what it took, so we're just going to pretend that everything matches PERFECTLY.

That's all for now, lovies!

I'm in Wanderlust...

2010-02-27T17:15:00.000-08:00

My fiancé and I had planned to go to New York today but decided to wait until the weather gets a little warmer so we can really enjoy ourselves. I have a bad case of S.A.D. and my shopping potential is only at about 35% right now; which I guess is a good thing because I don't have any money to spend (or magic cards to swipe) anyway. I'll have to treat myself when we go... maybe hit up the monstrosity that is FOREVER 21 in Union Square. Until then, my online dream shopping will suffice. ;)

I typically don't start an outfit with the shoes, but once you see these Amiclubwear heels, you will understand that they need to be properly introduced before we can move on with the outfit. GAAAAH!!!!! I WANT I WANT I WANT!!! $27.99!!! If you aren't totally crazy about them, then I'm putting you in time-out with them for 30 seconds. If you don't love them after looking at them for 30 seconds, then... well, I just don't get it... because they are amazing. I know my mother will say they belong on a street corner, but it's just the style, Ma!! Get with it!! :)

Next, we have these J.Crew Ankle Stretch Toothpick jeans. We needed to work our way from the bottom to the top here, because I wanted to make sure to find pants that wouldn't compromise the brilliance of these shoes, yet still be a great fit and work well with the outfit. They're also perfect with any boots since they are shorter and you don't have to tuck your pants into your socks!!! Or am I the only one who does that??... umm... nevermind.

And I'm SO excited to tell you about this great company, WANDERLUST!! I read about Wanderlust on Daily Candy and I just LOVE this woman's story. Here's the excerpt from her website... LOVE IT!!

"This is a true story.

Girl lives in new york. Girl loves fashion, color, art, 5 inch heels and travel. Oh yes, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Girl works at big fashion mags and later, huge global fashion design companies. Girl travels around the world in search of the cool and the new. Girl grimaces every time she sees a tourist jamming a conical hat, a cheongsam, a fez or kimono into the overhead compartment. Girl knows that these coveted souvenir-y items will never see the light of day once unpacked (except maybe at halloween). Girl resolves to open a shop someday in some cool place that carries only clothes that speak a global language, stuff that translates everywhere and anywhere. Girl goes to Cambodia, and falls in love. Falls in love with the country, the beautiful faces, the charming french colonial houses of Siem Reap; she is head over 5" stiletto heels with the colors of this country, the smell of lemongrass, the sunset warming the verdant rice paddies, the yves-klein-blue shade of the sky. Girl goes back to new york, ditches her job, sells her furniture, packs a few inappropriate but necessary heels, and heads back to the allure of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Spends golden dawn to glowing dusk working side-by-side and hand to-hand with Leng and her master seamstress team, tripping through the local markets to find prints and cottons that shout, “happiness!”, cheering on the kids at Anjali’s house as they tie dye tees (www.anjali-house.com), crunching on khmer snack foods like spiders and crickets, pushing a stick through a teeming, steaming brew of natural dyes with the folks at CFI (www.cfi-asia.org) to create handwoven ikats, sketching and watercoloring designs poolside at the golden banana resort (www.golden-banana.com) while sipping mint infused green tea, scouring the vibrant countryside for creative handicrafting geniuses, teaching english to monks and kids, never forgetting to say “ar-kun!” (‘thank you’) every step of the way, exploring every cave and lotus field and coffee shop and BBQ joint and pagoda and roadside stall, being warmed by radiant people. and the result is wanderlust, a lifestyle concept dedicated to giving girls gorgeousness, beautiful things handmade by the beautiful people of this beautiful country, beauty that easily translates to Budapest, Boston, Battambang, Bolivia, Brighton or any beautiful place they call home."

HOW GREAT IS THAT?! I want to go to Cambodia and meet this incredible woman!! SO INSPIRING!

On that note, here is our fantastic Wanderlust Cambodian top...

On to the jewelry!!

These Forever 21 bangles. $4.80. Beat that. Yeah, ya just can't. They're great. :)

This Forever 21 Triple beaded necklace is $7.80. Let's see if we can keep the jewelry under $20. Time to find some earrings...

We've done it!! I looked for a pair of black studs to match the earrings on Forever 21 but didn't find any, and I thought of using silver hoops, but just didn't think it would work. I found these on Charlotte Russe for only $4. I figure the black ones are close enough to a match, right?

And finally.... the bag. :)

I found this Twisted Hardware Doctor Bag at Urban Outfitters. It's a great match with the shoes and a nice big everyday bag for all your things. No MD required. ;)

This outfit will not be complete without a smile! :)

Take care and happy fashion!

Annie Clay

Old Hollywood Glamour

2010-02-26T07:25:00.000-08:00

I hope you've all had a great week. Time to go out and celebrate all the good things in life; God, family, friends, work, great clothes, snowflakes that stay on your nose and eyelashes, yada, yada, yada. Life is GOOD. And we need to go out and enjoy it. This next outfit will go great with a glass of champagne...

This little black dress from Lulu is only $25.00! The bold shoulders make it stand out; and the fact that it has pockets just sealed the deal for me. It also has a sash that ties in the back which is shown in the second picture... I LOVE IT! Now we need to spruce it up a little...

Nothing makes an outfit go "blah" to "ah!" like the color RED. These suede peep toe ruffle heels are a perfect way to glam it up. They are $24.99 and definitely worth it... even if they are cheap knock-offs... everyone will be fooled. :)

Again I'm plugging the bangle look. This Banana Republic Alethia Cuff Bangle is a nice touch.... don't have a lot to say about it other than that. It's $39.50 which isn't uber expensive, but you probably wouldn't see me buying it even if I had the money. I'll stick with my cheapy stuff for now. I'd totally get it if it was 50% off.

How great is this Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock necklace watch? It's nice and long which will will help add some pizazz to the dress. How often will we be checking the time on it? Probably never. That's what cell phones and laptops are for... but we'll take it nonetheless.

I love these Banana Republic swirl earrings. They are $25.00 which is pretty reasonable, and they're fairly simple but stand out more than your average studs and will surely get you a few extra compliments.

Next, we have this Badgley Mischka Mini Leather Satchel. It's $195.00 which for Badgley Mischka isn't bad. It's tiny but will hold all of the essentials for a night out; and it will look amazing on your arm. It looks a little bland in this picture, if you go to the link you'll since it's actually a lot bolder of a red. :)

And you had to have seen this one coming... we wouldn't be complete without this bold Youngblood vixen lipstick. We are going ALL out here. Don't be afraid to scream glamour... well... not literally (unless you really want to). ;)

Until next time, loves!

Annie Clay

Everybody's Free to Wear Makeup

2010-02-24T21:45:00.000-08:00

Before we get to today's outfit, I need to tell you about a bad experience I had yesterday... a girl's worst nightmare. My only consolation in telling you this is knowing that you may learn from my mistakes and not have this same thing happen to you. And yes, I'm totally being dramatic. ;)

Ok... deep breaths... As I was headed to work yesterday, I met this really outgoing and charasmatic woman. She looked like she was probably in her late 50's or early 60's and couldn't have been nicer. I kept thinking to myself, "Wow, this is such a blessing that I met this woman today. She is so wonderful and positive. She's made my day!"... and then it happened. Just as I'm taking in all her words of wisdom... she guessed my age. She guessed WRONG... 6 years wrong... in the WRONG direction. I wanted to slap her.

Of course she instantly came up with 100 reasons why she could have ever guessed that... "Oh, your hair is pulled back", "Those glasses just make you look so sophisticated", "You're just so mature"! I graciously accepted all of her excuses and went on my not-so-merry way but I couldn't stop thinking about it! When did I crossover into the "I don't want anyone to know my age" age? What was it that was making me look so old!? Someone, CARD ME!! Please!! I'm desperate! This can't be happening!

Later in the day, I looked in the mirror. I was wearing NO makeup. As much as I try to be consistent in getting my makeup on before heading out the door everyday, sometimes I'm just TOO tired and I forget. I am rushing to get ready and I just don't have the time. And that needs to stop now. I'm TOO OLD-LOOKING not to take the time!! I guess what I'm trying to say is that 2 minutes of your time could save you at least 6 years on your life. A little eyeliner, mascara, blush, and lip gloss goes a LONG way. Don't let yourself become a victim of a heartless lady like I did. :(

Ok, now to the clothes!!

Look at this Banana Split dress from Lulu! Isn't it so pretty? I just love it... the length, the style, the fabric, everything. The tights below are from forever 21. They are mesh tights but you can't tell by the white mannequin legs that you'll be showing some skin, too, and you will see the cute flower pattern much more clearly.

I hesitated to throw a blazer in the mix with the dress because it's so perfect on it's own, but I actually think this blazer from J.Crew would look really nice with the dress.

And I'm loving these awesome Charles David Meghan shoes! They are originally $145.99 but are now "on sale" for $131.39. Does that sound like a great sale to you?!?!?! NO WAY. That's not even 10% off. LAME. Nevertheless, they're really cute.

I found this great necklace from Nordstrom. It's the perfect color to match the dress and I love the layers.

This bangle from Forever 21 is only $5.80!!! Chunky bangles are so hot right now, and Forever has an amazing selection of them.

Speaking of Forever 21 accessories, here are some great sunglasses, ALSO FOR $5.80! I am amazed by their prices. If you are like me and lose your sunglasses all the time, stick with these cheap little cuties and you won't have to feel bad if you step on them, drop them, lose them in the ocean, etc. :)

And to complete this look, we have this lambskin leather shoulder bag from Etsy.com. I love Etsy. And someday when I add "become crafty" to my list of things to do, I will sell my own handmade things on the site.

Sleep well and remember to love your face... MOISTURIZE!!!

XOXO

Annie Clay

Shorts in Winter? Yes.

2010-02-24T15:00:00.001-08:00

Hi, dolls!

I'm sure you've been seeing more and more of this look lately. It's now totally acceptable to wear your shorts in the dead of winter with tights underneath. I'm cold just thinking about it, but we're going to try it out today. Bear with me here as we bare it all, because I've never done this before.

Let's start with this lovely "short and sweet" ruffle blazer from Anthropologie. I know... I'm obsessed with anything with ruffles. Like yesterday's denim jacket, this also has shorter sleeves so we can show off our fabulous accessories.

This white racerback tank is from Charlotte Russe. It's simple, yet feminine and flattering. It works well with the blazer since it's length goes a little past the hips, while the blazer will probably only go just above your bootie. This way the "short and sweet" blazer won't leave you looking too SHORT... but we'll keep the sweet. :)

And now for the shorts... I was torn between black shorts and denim. When I picture the whole look together, I think these denim short short short shorts would look the best overall. However, if you're trying to be a little less casual, you could do black shorts also. These ones are from Charlotte Russe for $22... not too bad, but you sure aren't getting a lot of fabric out of it.

These sheer black tights are from Urban Outfitters but you can get them a lot cheaper anywhere else... like Rite Aid. Save your $ for your statement pieces.

I LOVE these Fergie black gallop boots! They are great quality, too. You can tell even in the picture that these will last you a long time and stand up to a lot of wear and tear.

I've been wanting to use this jewelry for so long but didn't have the right outfit to go with it. This necklace and bracelet are from J.Crew. Aren't they just fantastic? A little on the pricier side but they would go great with this outfit. It brightens up the black and white look, and turns it from bland to glam. I'd just match this up with some simple stud pearl earrings.

And finally, we can head out with this Metallic Beacon Tobo from J.Crew. It has a nice little gold shimmer to it, but it's not overwhelming. Classic and Elegant.

More tomorrow!

Peace and Love,

Annie Clay

White Roses...

2010-02-23T10:46:00.000-08:00

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

I hope you've had some sunshine moments to get you through this awful rainy day. Just when I think we are done with snow, I now hear that we may get ANOTHER FOOT in just a couple of days! I think the blog may need to take another tropical trip ASAP. I am boycotting WINTER... quite possibly for the rest of my life. :(

Anyway, I LOVE this dress from Mod Cloth!! It is so versatile. It can be dressed up or down, and can be worn with any color. It's a blank canvas. That's is why I made it my first choice for today's outfit. It was really fun trying to think of great ways to put the look together.

I thought we would dress it down a little bit with this denim jacket from J.Crew. Ignore what she's wearing... we're just using the jacket here. Cute though, right? I typically go for a darker wash denim, but I like the lighter blue with the dress. And it's cropped so there is plenty of room to show off some bracelets or a fabulous watch!

I found this zodiac sign necklace from Urban and I love it. I'm an Aries and although I don't follow astrology at all and don't really believe in it, I'm amazed at how much I'm like a stereotypical Aries... so I feel connected to being an Aries, just like I feel connected with my birthstone, diamond... must be why I love wearing them so much, too! ;)

These earrings from Urban are a great touch, too. They're just ehh though... cute, but nothing special.

These grey tights are from J.Crew... sheer tights are the way to go right now. I got a bunch of pairs of different patterned tights in the beginning of the winter but I just get TOO COLD and end up wearing 3 pairs of pants instead! Once it starts getting warmer I plan to break them out.

I love these boots from gojane.com... super tall as usual. 5 inches to be exact. :)

I'm still not %100 sure how I feel about the look of the platform. I've been seeing a lot more shoes like this lately, and it's starting to grow on me.

And lastly, we have this little clutch wallet from TARGET for only 12.99! Who would have thought?! Target is kind of hit or miss with anything, but I love the feeling of being there to pick up some basic household things and you come across a great wallet, shoes or an item of clothing at an amazing price!

That's all for now!

Check back tomorrow evening for Wednesday's outfit!

Lazy Sunday

2010-02-18T06:24:00.000-08:00

We're going casual today. :)

Wearing super comfortable clothes around the house doesn't have to mean a big ole t-shirt and flannel pj's (which you'll find me sporting most Sundays). If you want to have a lazy day and wear something that wouldn't make you completely embarrassed if a friend dropped by, rest assured you can still look hot and be cozy at the same time. Look at this Anthropologie sweater... I mean, tell me this doesn't look like the most comfortable and warmest sweater you've ever seen! And it is soooo adorable! You can just wear it with a basic tank from Express (with a built-in bra because it's lazy Sunday and it's not just our minds that need a rest!). My insticts say to wear a white tank underneath just because I like neutral colors together, but you can really wear any color underneath. I'd rather brighten it up with some colorful jewelry.

Then we have these Victoria's Secret Yoga crop leggings. I have enough black leggings to last the rest of my life. they are so perfect to throw on with boots and go with anything, and they are so comfy. You really can't go wrong.

Now, let's just say we have to go out and run a few errands. We could go from casual to glam in a matter of seconds by changing into these J.Crew matchstick jeans and stepping into the latest and hottest boots from Frye. These Carson boots have been featured everywhere from O Magazine to Vogue to New York Times. They are THEE boot right now. They're $348, but I'm pretty sure they will last a lifetime. If they get scuffed up, it just gives them more character.

If we're going to be bold and go with hot pink boots, I think we can pass on the colorful jewelry because we'll be colorful enough without it. I love this gold chirp if you're chic necklace from Mod Cloth. I love the little nest! How sweet?!

These Hundred Spires earrings are really cute, too.

And of course while we're out doing our grocery shopping, we'll be sure do our part in taking care of the environment with this reusable tote from Cafe Pres s. Not only are you being environmentally conscious, but you're rocking a cute bag at the same time. :)

Here comes the sun doot'n do do...

2010-02-18T06:10:00.000-08:00

This Conversation Hearts dress from Lulu just makes me want to go to a tea party with my girlfriends (as if I've ever been to a tea party, lol). It's so feminine and pretty. I love how the shoulders have the little cap sleeves and how it bunches together at the bottom. It's so fresh and springy... perfect for a lunch date. :)

And these Pink amiclubwear shoes go so well with the dress. They are only $9.99!! I don't like the fake half zipper thing in the front but I love the height, color and style. Of course, ask me how I feel after walking three blocks in them and I'm sure my feelings will change a bit. I joked with my fiance the other day that "Why did I wear these shoes?" will be written on my tombstone. One tip for the summer... ALWAYS, carry a pair of flat sandals in your purse if you are wearing shoes like these to go out. You won't regret it at the end of the night when you need them desperately... and your feet will LOVE you for it.

This Tory Burch Bombe Reva pink clutch is a great match with the outfit. It also has a price tag of $350. So it's a good thing you're saving on the cheap heels from Amiclubwear. ;)

I know I say it all the time, but Forever 21 jewelry is GREAT. You don't have to feel guilty about losing it, or having it break or anything because it's SO DIRT CHEAP. And it is still super stylish and doesn't look tacky. I mean, they definitely DO have some tacky jewelry, but you can easily find a lot of cute things if you look for them. I love this feather light necklace for $5.80.

I would just wear a simple pair of pearl earrings with this outfit. There is enough going on without adding anything more dramatic to it. Here is another collection of earrings... again from Forever, for $3.80. That's only a little over a dollar per pair... can't beat it.

OMG. SHOES.

2010-02-18T03:54:00.000-08:00

It's been a few days since I've been able to update because... well... because I'm lazy. But I'm going to try to keep updating everyday because it's fun and it makes it easier for me not to spend money. SPEAKING of which.... I made an impulsive purchase last week. I was at DSW and right when I walked in the door, I saw these amazingly cute black Madden Girl shoes and I gave into temptation and bought them. I instantly had a guilty conscience about it. I mean, I used cash and didn't use a credit card (still haven't used it in almost 2 months!), but I automatically thought of all the things that I NEED that I could use with that $50. I have SO many pairs of shoes that are very similar to these (although these are different with the ruffles and so cute). Anyway, moral of the story is, I'm returning them tomorrow! I'm really getting better at this!!! Other than the shoes, I haven't made any clothing purchases in over a month!

I'll start off today's outfit with this black and white flannel top from Mod Cloth. :)

Then we have these black legging jeans from Forever 21. They're only $19.80! They also have really cute jean leggings at Urban Outfitters right now for about $39 which are probably a little better quality.

I love this Urban Outfitters bag. It's basic, yet it has really cute ruffle detail to it to add a little something. It's a great everyday bag that will go with anything.

These are the same Steve Madden shoes I bought except they're in suede and the ones I bought were leather... I couldn't find a picture of them online. Aren't they cute?! I don't really care for the suede though.

I think silver jewelry would go better with this outfit than gold. I found this Eiffel Tower necklace from Forever 21. I love Paris, so of course I love this necklace. And I love that it's only $5.80!

And these earrings, also from Forever 21, are a great match. I love that it comes with 2 pairs of studs and then a pair of these drop feather earrings. LOVE THEM!

That's all for now... but I'll catch up on the ones I've missed tomorrow. I plan on having a much needed LAZY Sunday! :)

The Girl In The Pink Scarf...

BEST SALE EVER!! (until tomorrow)

Let's Try This Again...

Shop 'Til You Drop!

Sunshine and Summertime

Revival of the Denim

And The Winner Is...

Going Green... in a purple kind of way. :)

Guess That Celebrity!

Giveaway Time!

Cotton Candyland

I'd like to thank the Academy...

Red Carpet looks at a Red Hot Price!

Urban Outfitters: The New Tiger Woods

Love in Louboutin

Thank you, Jessica Simpson, for improving the lives and statures of short people all over the world.

Let's have a picnic...

Every Vote Counts!

I'm in Wanderlust...

*Old Hollywood Glamour*

Everybody's Free to Wear Makeup

Shorts in Winter? Yes.

White Roses...

Lazy Sunday

Here comes the sun doot'n do do...

OMG. SHOES.

Old Hollywood Glamour