City Girl Chic

Trending: Pumped Up Sneakers

2013-02-20T20:53:00.001-08:00

When I was in Italy heeled sneakers were trending in the stores but had yet to grace any female's feet. If I was under the age of maybe 25 I would rock these but I'm not so these heeled sneakers would definitely look silly on me. They would scream out "mid life crisis" before I was even considered "mid life". These shoes are super fun and what I would imagine someone like Sarah Jessica Parker wearing if she ever stepped foot in the gym. If you are under 25 years old and considering picking up a pair get a pair (like the ones below) for under $50. These shoes are so trendy and highly unpractical I doubt they would be fashionable for more than two seasons.

Dorothy perkin
dorothyperkins.com

ASOS suede wedge sneaker
asos.com

ASOS sneaker wedge
$40 - asos.com

Charlotte Russe wedge sneaker
charlotterusse.com

Forever 21 wedge sneaker
forever21.com

Black canvas sneaker
$23 - newlook.com

Quick Weekend in Portland

2013-02-04T09:40:00.002-08:00

This past weekend we took a quick trip to Portland, Oregon to celebrate our fantastic friends Martin & Emily’s wedding. Portland is a great budget friendly destination. Although this has been my third trip to Portland I always look forward to my next trip to this eclectic city. The best time to go is during the spring, early fall, or summer. Although we experienced some gray skies and chilly weather the people were warm and friendly, and the food did not disappoint. Here are some highlights of our trip:

We used our miles and points on this trip so our entire trip (minus the tax-free MacBook computer my husband bought) cost us under $150. We booked a room at the Kimpton Monaco Hotel. I love the funkiness of the Kimpton hotels. I've never been in a hotel room where everything completely clashed. Staying at the Monaco also had many perks. A coffee and hot chocolate bar in the morning and a complimentary happy hour featuring local Oregon wines in the afternoon (5pm-6pm). Money Saving Tip: Take the $2.50 light rail from the airport to any of the downtown Portland hotels.

Good inexpensive food in Portland is easy to find if you don't mind eating on the street. Portland has an amazing food truck culture. You can definitely eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner for under $20 a day and there are drinking fountains all of the city so buying a bottled beverage is not necessary.

No trip to Portland is complete without visiting Powell's Books. Powell's Books is the LARGEST independent used and new bookstore in the world. Considering that bookstores are becoming extinct in San Francisco, browsing Powell's was a real treat. You could probably spend the entire day afternoon in here.

You also cannot leave Seattle without trying Stumps Coffee and the Elvis Sighting at The Original. I'm not a fan of french toast or peanut butter BUT I had a healthy bite of this (off my friend's plate) and it's probably the best thing I've tasted all month. Not only does the Elvis Sighting consist of french toast, banana mousse, peanut butter sauce but it also has bacon (I just had a heart attack).

My Le Tote Review

2013-01-29T19:57:00.001-08:00

Netflixs for clothes is how some bloggers describe Fashion startup Le Tote. I wouldn’t necessary go that far. Netflixs (streaming at least) is instant and you can choose what film you want to see. With Le Tote a stylist chooses clothes and accessories for you based on your style preferences (i.e., Blake Lively vs. Kate Middleton, Zara vs. Anthropologie). For about $49 a month ($54 if you want to add the extra $5 for insurance) you receive a personally styled box filled with three garments and two accessories. Return the used items in a prepaid envelope and in 4-6 days (this is my current timeline) you get your next box.

What I like about the service is when it works it works well. For example, I wore all of my clothes in my box #2. I woke up and didn’t have to think about what to wear because I wore what was in the box. I didn’t have to think about dry cleaning or searching through my closet. Since they sent me in between season items –sleeveless shirts, thin tops, and a sleeveless dress when it was 40 degrees outside I did have to put some thought and my own style into the process but I styled the outfit around their Le Tote garments. Le Tote also gives you the chance to wear clothes you would normally never pick out for yourself.

When Le Tote fails (aka all the clothes utterly disappoint) then it’s a flat out waste of money and a perfectly good cardboard box. I have to say (and display below) that 2/3 of the boxes were waste. I did change my style preference after my first disappointing box but at this point I’m not sure it really matters. In their defense I understand that when a start-up grows it’s difficult to meet the increasing volume especially if the staff and inventory might not be at the same growth rate. My husband is in a start-up and I live less than a mile from a thousand San Francisco start-ups so I completely get it but as a consumer paying $54 a month to wear 3 garments a month is no value at all. It would be a better value to raid my friends’ closets, shopping at Forever 21 or wear the abundant supply clothes in my own closet (where is the fun in that right).

To my Le Tote stylist whoever you are I have some suggestions for you:

1.) Allow the customer to choose between what type of garments they want. For example, I would prefer you send me clothes I could wear to work. Please stop sending me studded sleeveless shirts. I haven’t gone clubbing in months.

2.) Consider buying more seasonal clothes. Thin flowing pink printed polyester dresses might be more durable but it’s freezing outside. You know this because we essentially live in the same city.

3.) There should be a function where the customer can choose exactly what garments they would like to borrow (i.e. blazer, maroon dress, etc.). I know that’s a bit controlling but in the end it would ensure a more satisfied customer.

4.) Is there a function where I can choose what colors I would like? Aka please stop sending me bright red and baby pink –not my colors. I could go on but I’ll stop right here. I will wait for my next box and if that’s still unsuccessful than I will have to end my Le Tote membership and continuing shopping at MyHabit.com (ßgeez I love this site).

5.) My friend Susan also suggested that there should be a feature where you can upload a picture of yourself and maybe knowing what you look like can increase a better box for the customer (think: skin tone, individual style, body shape all matters in fashion and buying clothes).

Here are my first three boxes below....

Box #1: I wore NONE of the clothing and the jewelry. I hated the pinks and the blue shirt looked like a potato sack on me.

From Box #2 (p.s. the necklace is mine):

Pink Shirt

Basic Black Dress (worn with a heat-tech thermal)

Diamond Top (worn with another Heat-Tech thermal)

From Box #3

I didn't like anything so I sent the entire box back. Also, the sizes ranged from XS- Medium.

Stay tuned for Le Tote mystery box #4...

The Guide to Selling Your Wedding Dress

2013-01-23T15:45:00.001-08:00

As a psychologist I like watching other psychologists at work. So I'm a fan of the TLC show "My Shopping Addiction". In summary it's a show about two clinical psychologists using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) to rid others of their excessive materialism. Truth- I also love watching this show because it makes my shopping issues look completely normal -although my husband begs to differ, but he has no psychology degree so he has no expertise in this matter. Anyways, one of the psychologist said something very profound to one of their $50,000 in shopping debt client. He told her that our memories are in our heads and not in our clothes. This comment is sooo true but I think one of the reasons why women and men have such a hard time purging their closet is because we attach memories and emotions to garments.

When I started cleaning out my closet I knew I had to sell my wedding dress. For one, I will NEVER wear it again and second it took up way too much room. It was actually super easy to sell my dress and I had over 12 inquiries. In the end I ended up selling to a woman living in Idaho. Her parents who live four hours away actually drove to San Francisco so they could pay me in cash and pick up the dress. They were soooo ridiculously sweet and in the end I asked them if they could send me a picture of their daughter in the dress after her wedding day. Although, my wedding day was one of the happiest days of my life the memories live on in pictures and in my head -not in an ivory Vera Wang dangling on a hanger. The cash also cheered me up too :-)

The Guide to Selling Your Wedding Dress

1.) Get your wedding dress professionally cleaned and make sure they place it in a garment bag.

2.) Set up a listing on a popular preowned wedding dress site. I used www.preownedweddingdresses.com. It cost me $25 and the listing appears until your dress sells. It is also the #1 site that comes up when you search "preowned wedding dresses". I also like this site because they do not take a percentage of the dress when it sells.

3.) Make sure you include quality pictures on your posting. I received many e-mails asking me for more pictures so I also included a link to my wedding photographer's site.

4.) Price your dress correctly. You should google your dress to determine what others are selling it for used. There is also a pricing guide on preowned if you aren't sure.

Good Luck!

Simple Italian Dinner

2013-01-20T22:46:00.000-08:00

The first rule of having a dinner party is to invite guests. Simple as that seems it sometimes gets lost in translation or social media. Last Friday night I was hosting dinner for (what I thought) 6-8 people. In the end we only had five guests -one flaked -which was o.k. because he was invited one hour before we started cooking and the other two I forgot to invite (details, details, etc.).

Besides the missing guests we ended up having a great time. After coming back from Italy I was inspired to cook for friends but I didn't want to slave over the kitchen. Below is what I served. The entire dinner was inexpensive, relatively healthy, and most of all delicious. Total cooking time is under 2 hours (including prep). I also served a green salad (with grilled zucchini and red pepper) and of course gelato for dessert.

Course 1: Pesto & Tomato Bruschetta
-Slice a baguette, brush olive oil on both sides.
-Bake in the oven for 350 degrees for 5 minutes
-Take out and then spread pesto (we bought a wonderful jar in Cinque Terre) or a fresh
tomato mixture
-Put back in the oven and bake for additional 5 minutes

Course 2: Green Salad

Course 3: Low fat Spinach Lasagna (made with cottage cheese instead of ricotta)

Vegetable Side: Green Beans wrapped in Prosciutto
-Boil water
-Blanche green beans in the water for 1-2 minutes
-Drain green beans
-Heat oven to 350 degrees
-Bundle green then wrap a slice of prosciutto around the bundle
-Bake on a cookie sheet for 5 minutes until prosciutto is crisp

Course 4: Blood orange salad
-Peel 4-5 blood oranges
-Brush olive oil on the oranges
-Cut some slices of red onion
-Add a few slices of olives or capers
-Add a touch of rock salt and pepper

Course 5: Gelato (purchased at Whole Foods)

Look for Less: Valentino Rockstud Patent Sandal

2013-01-16T21:48:00.001-08:00

Today's "Look for Less" features the ultra studded and sexy Valentino Rockstud Patent Sandal. I LOVE these shoes although I'm not sure how comfortable they are. If you also love the look but not the price check out Sole Society's Margie Studded pump for $49.99. If that price isn't sweet enough use the coupon code "INFLUENSTER25 for $25 off any pair of shoes including these lovelies.

Valentino Rockstud Sandal $945

Sole Society's Margie $49.99

Look for Less: Sheer Polka Dot Golden Globes Dress

2013-01-16T00:11:00.001-08:00

I have to applaud Rachel Weiz for stepping outside of the box and wearing this sheer polka dot Louis Vuitton dress to the Golden Globes. I know some websites criticized her look because they didn't think it was "fancy enough" but she looked stunning, elegant, playful, and most of all memorable. If you want to replicate this look for MUCH MUCH less than check out this $31 polka dot net veil from Choies.com. Pair it with a satin black belt and black heels to complete the look.

Choies $31.99

Satin belt $7.95

Black and White Ruffle: Looks for Less

2013-01-14T21:47:00.001-08:00

I'm in the middle of working on a report but I had to do a quick "Look for Less" post. I promise to be BETTER at updating my blog after this week. The past two months I was working three jobs ->can we say "Jamaica Mon". Anyways, I'm no longer teaching a graduate school course (phew) and I can now concentrate on my two other jobs and periodically cleaning my home. This "Look for Less" is also a shot out to the return of one of my favorite shows on HBO "Girls". Can't wait to watch the first episode of season two. I just need to finish this report...

Zosia Mamet in Moschino

from Zara's new Collection $99

It's basically the same dress except upside down.

Still Recovering...

2013-01-03T09:32:00.002-08:00

There we were celebrating New Years Eve in Bologna, which some consider may have the best food in all of Italy. My husband booked us reservations at Da Cesari which is highly rated and was one of the few restaurants recommended by Frommer's. Being a semi-foodie I was excited about our six course meal that also included a bottle of red wine, a bottle of champagne, and an aperitivo. The restaurant was charming (it's over 100 years old), the service was impeccable, but after course number three my stomach turned on me. I hope none of the restaurant staff thought I was anorexic because my numerous trips to the bathroom and because I turned down dish after dish -even the tempting dessert plate and the bottle of champagne. To this day I'm not sure what happened. My husband thinks I might have had a food allergy since I was basically afraid of food for about two entire days. Not able to eat and traveling in Italy is basically a form of first world torture. I am slowly recovering and taking it slow but on the positive side I haven't gained 10 pounds in Italy.

Here are some highlights from Bologna. It's a beautiful city and apart with what happened on NYE the handmade pasta (a Bologna specialty) is something to definitely try if you are in the area.

Course #4 @ Da Cesari -I wanted to crawl under the table and die but the staff would eventually notice.

The Mechanical Monkey burns in Piazza Maggiore on NYE

Happy New Years Everyone!

Travel in Style: Rome to Cinque Terre

2012-12-29T11:35:00.001-08:00

I am proud of myself that I left Rome after four days and only managed to buy one thing = a 7 euro wool head scarf. I bought it out of necessity since I realized that I somehow dropped my knit beanie somewhere between the Spanish Steps and the Colosseum. Even though we spent a couple hours browsing shops near the Spanish Steps I resisted temptation. There was really nothing I wanted and I really like how I can independently carry my small suitcase up long flights of stairs without having to bat my eyelashes at my husband. I am also still at odds with leather. Italian leather is world-renowed but there is something perplexing (at least to me) about walking into a small shop and it smelling like a tannery.

Rome Style Style

Rome Outfit Day #2:

Outfit Details: Sweater $50 Narcisso Rodriguez for Kohls, Zara sweater dress $20, maroon tights $7 @ Forever 21, Aerosole Boots, & Top Shop studded bag $75.

Express train from Rome to Cinque Terre

Train Outfit Details: Laundry Jacket $35 @ Ideeli.com, Uniqlo wool sweater, Uniqlo skinny jeans, sunglasses from a cart in the mall $10, $5 cashmere mix scarf from the Alameda flea market, and 7 euro head scarf from a small shop in Rome.

La Dolce Vita @ Riomaggiore

Manarola -one of the most photogenic villages in Italy.

PETA Would Have a Field Day in Rome, Italy

2012-12-26T11:22:00.000-08:00

Stylish Ladies in Fur

For the holidays I've returned to one of my favorite cities in the world -Rome, Italy! My workaholic husband desperately needed a vacation (this is the excuse I used) so I used some of my American Airline miles and got us two plane tickets to Italy. Italy is actually a great place to travel to in December especially for travelers on a budget. Winter is considered low season so hotels are more affordable, there is less tourists, the Euro is lower than it has been in previous years, and more availability everywhere. The last time I was here I was in college -which was over 12 years ago. My husband has never been and since we met I have told him about how amazing the people, the culture, fashion, and FOOD are in Italy so it has been fabulous showing him some of my favorite places. I'll be blogging about Italy for the next two weeks so check back as I travel through this vibrant country. Happy Holidays everyone!

Christmas Market on Christmas Night

Trevi Fountain

Colosseum (a potential X-mas card for next year)

Rome Day 2: Outfit Details

1.) Laundry Jacket $35 @ Ideeli.com
2.) Zara Dress (borrowed from a friend)
3.) Kate Spade Purse $165 (purchased on sale from KateSpade.com)
4.) Aerosoles slouchy leather boots $85
5.) Uniqlo Heat Tech leggings $12

Narcisco Rodriguez for Kohls

2012-11-08T12:58:00.001-08:00

For the record I have NEVER been able to wake up early enough to purchase any type of designer collaboration (i.e., Thakoon for Target, Jason Wu for Target, Versace for H&M,e tc.). I value sleep over fashion and I hate waiting in line for anything. I can however maneuver my macbook air into bed around 7 a.m. and shop while I slowly wake up (still in my cozy p.j.s, surrounded by my warm West Elm pintuck duvet). So I was pleasantly surprised yesterday when at 7:00 a.m. I was able to purchase a few (o.k. five) items from the Narcisco Rodriguez for Kohl's collaboration. Everything featured was available in my size and featured an extra 30 % off -instant score. Below is what I ordered. I HOPE everything fits, you never know when you buy something online about the sizing. Thankfully, Kohl's has an amazing return policy if nothing fits (aka my sign to stop eating carbs). I'll do an update when I get my package next week. Check it out and let me know if you were able to purchase any of the dresses.

Sweater $45

Color Block Ponte Dress SALE $42

Sneath Dress $42

Dress (bought in Mulberry) $45

Cardigan $56

$40 Off Shoemint.com

2012-10-29T11:38:00.001-07:00

There are so many shoe monthly memberships that can make any fashionista's head spin. Just Fab, Shoe Dazzle, Sole Society, and Shoe Mint are the four biggest sites. Out of all these sites Shoe Mint has the lowest inventory but for someone that can get overstimulated with "too much stuff" I appreciate that most of the collection can be seen within one screen page. I personally also feel that Shoe Mint has more stylish and practical shoes. Unlike the Kardashians I can't pull off 6 inch spiked heels every day -I work with children for heaven's sake...really fast children.

Check out Shoemint.com and if anything catches your eye use the coupon code below: SAVE40F to receive $40 off (practically 50%) off your first item. I have my eyes on the Lorena heels below. They are definitely not appropriate for work but they will stand out during a Girl's Night Out.

Candy (Wine) $120

Nancy $80

Leila $80

Sasha $120

Lorena $80

Look for Less: Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag

2012-09-26T10:31:00.006-07:00

I did a double take when I saw this black vegan leather studded bucket bag from Pixiemart today. It looks so much like the Alexandra Wang Diego bucket bag BUT it doesn't cost a small fortune and an animal didn't have to get skinned in the process (double yeah). In fact for the price of one Alexander Wang bag I can buy 16 pixiemart bucket bags OR I can do something realistic and use the spare money to buy groceries for the next three months...ah priorities....

Alexander Wang Diego bag $825 @ Barney's

Alexander Wang studs

Pixiemart studded Vegan leather bag only $51

Looks for Less: Ribbon Statement Necklace

2012-09-16T20:55:00.000-07:00

I recently accompanied my friend Julia on a mini shopping trip. One thing on her "list" was a few statement necklaces. My definition of a statement necklace is a piece that is bold, vibrant, eye-catching, bigger than your usual string necklace, and of course a necklace that will grant you multiple compliments when you grace it around your neck. Below is the ribbon statement necklace that will instantly dress up a plain white tee or a glamorous silk black dress.

Amrita Singh "Aztec" Silk Ribbon Necklace $250 @ Endless

Madiya Blue Ribbon Necklace $50

Bali Collar Necklace $17.50

Look for Less: Lanvin Strapless Red Peplum

2012-09-12T19:30:00.000-07:00

Lanvin $3,600 @ Bergdorf Goodman

Lipsy ASOS $77

Aryn K. SALE $47

New Obsession: Stylish Bitchy Girls in NYC

2012-09-11T12:22:00.002-07:00

Now that Truebood Season 5 is over I'm taking a break from vampires (until Vampire Diaries return of course) and getting hooked on watching stylish bitchy girls in NYC. Bravo's Gallery Girls makes me regret canceling our cable but paying $2 an episode still beats paying $50 a month for cable. I love the "I don't care what you f$*king think of me attitude" that all these girls exude. I also love their clothes and accessories -well except for that hideous neutral wool jacket that Long Island Kerri always wears (insert evil bitchy laugh here).

Another great new show about a stylish skinny bitchy girl torturing her midwest roommate is aptly named "Don't Trust the B--- in Apt. 23". This show is less drama and more comedy than Gallery Girls but it has that "OMG I can't believe that b*tch did that" effect. This show is on ABC = no cable necessary.

Designer Profile: Pixie Market

2012-09-10T10:44:00.000-07:00

Next time I'm in New York City I am adding Pixie Mart to my "must see" list right next to Todd English's Olive's Restaurant. I can't believe I missed my golden opportunity to surround myself with some edgy but affordable fashions. Thankfully they have an online store: pixiemart.com. Below are some notable stylish finds each under $100. I can only purchase one...maybe the Pony Lucite flats or Cobalt Lace top? I do also love that oh-so impractical Snake ring....

Pony Lucite flats $89

Cobalt Lace top $36

Look for Less: Leather Peplum

2012-09-09T10:40:00.002-07:00

Wow- Gwen Stefani is almost 43 years old and still rocking it. Here she is at a recent performance wearing a leather peplum top with her signature platinum blonde hair and matte red lips. A peplum anything (top, jacket, dress, etc.) is a must for fall. Pair the leather peplum with a pair of black skinny jeans or a pencil skirt and you'll guarantee to feel like a vixen.

Vegan Leather Peplum Top $98

CÖ Vegan Leather Peplum Tank $89

Look Like a Domestic Goddess for $6

2012-09-06T19:34:00.000-07:00

I stumbled upon this cupcake injector at Word Market Cost Plus a few months ago for only $5.99. This simple kitchen tool has transformed me into the person that volunteers to bring homemade cupcakes to gatherings. Even though the cupcakes were made from a cake mix I still had to bake them so they are technically "home made". The cupcake injector is super easy to use and almost makes you "look" like a semi-professional cupcake decorator. Works well with deviled eggs too.

Red velvet cupcakes I made for my friend's engagement party.

Vanilla cupcakes I made for a gender neutral baby shower.

I didn't cake a cupcake container so I used bamboo steamer. -it actually worked really well.

Look for Less: Yves Saint Laurent Blue Dress

2012-09-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

photo: E-online

Jessica Chastain in Yves Saint Laurent for a "Good Morning America" appearance.

Nikita Reiss Mid Blue Dress $320 NOW $160

What I Wore: The $15 Dress

2012-09-04T11:47:00.000-07:00

At first glance this Chloe K. dress from Nordstrom Rack seemed uninspiring but I really loved the bright magenta color, the airy comfortable fabric, and the fact is was only $15 (um score). The dress ended up being a staple in my summer closet because it effortlessly went from day to night with a few key accessories. Its a great dress to wear to a backyard barbecue and then to an evening out for dinner and dancing.

Chloe K. dress from Nordstrom Rack $15

DAY: Bead Necklace from Bali Indonesia $2, Gap denim jean jacket, BCBG sandals $22

Night: Zara cropped faux leather jacket $65, House of Harlow necklace $25, and Boutique 9 booties $44.

*Makeup: Julia Makeup and Hair
*Photos by: Susan Fan

Super Easy Chipotle Deviled Eggs

2012-09-02T08:42:00.001-07:00

Chipote Deviled Eggs

Imagine waking up from a peaceful four hour nap to realize it you need to be a dinner party in 30 minutes and you told the host a week ago you were going to bring deviled eggs. This scenario wouldn't be that stressful except for the fact that you didn't have ANY eggs in your refrigerator and the host of the dinner party is a professional chef!!! Aahhhhh...thankfully my husband saw my eyeballs start to pop and he offered to go to the store to pick up eggs while I took a shower. Other recipes for Chipotle deviled eggs use canned chipote chiles but we actually simplified it even further and just used Chipotle mustard. The recipe was a success and the deviled eggs were made in under 30 minutes for under $5.

Recipe below:

INGREDIENTS
*1 dozen boiled eggs
* 2 teaspoons of chipotle mustard
* 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard
* 1/3 cup mayo
* salt & petter
* Garnish with paprika & thyme leaves

METHOD

1.) Simply cut the boiled eggs in half and carefully spoon out the york with a spoon.
2.) Using a fork, mash up the yolks and add ingredients
3.) I used a cupcake injector to fill the egg whites
4.) Sprinkle with paprika and add a thyme leaf on top

Can you spot our appetizer?

Look for Less: Alexander McQueen Knuckle-Clasp Clutch

2012-09-01T09:51:00.000-07:00

Alexander Wang $2,190 Alexander Wang $2,210

I drool over the Alexander McQueen brass-knuckle clutch but there is no way I would consciously shell out over $2,000 to purchase one. Thankfully I spotted some "look for less" alternatives because until I become part of the 1 percent the only knuckle-clasp clutches I own will cost under $100.

Look for Less:

Windsor Spike Knuckle Clutch $35

Knucklehead Clutch $62

Callie Spiked Clutch $60

Nasty Gal Spiked Clutch $55

Crafted Knuckle Duster $40

(Almost) 50 Shades of Grey for under $50

2012-08-31T13:29:00.001-07:00

A week ago I downloaded the 50 Shades of Grey audiobook on my iphone to help make my 7+ hour road trip to Orange Country a bit more bearable. Everywhere I went I kept hearing about this book that was becoming a cultural phenomenon. In summary the audiobook is HORRIBLE- I can and can't believe this book has sold over 20+ million copies to date. The story is pure (or dirty) fantasy at it's apex. Imagine... gorgeous young successful billionaire goes after a 22 year old virgin to become his sex slave but her sweetness and "smart mouth" causes him to fall in love with her and after a few short months he proposes with a "oval diamond in a platinum ring". I haven't read the third book in the trilogy but I bet there is no mention of a prenup.

Anyways, despite the book's shortcomings it was my inspiration for today's blog post: 50 Shades of Grey for Under $50. All clothing and accessories featured below is under $50. I could imagine Anastasia Grey wearing some of the clothing below but obviously it would have had to been before she was introduced to Mr. Grey and his personal shopper at Neiman's.

(Almost) 50 Shades of Grey for under $50 by citygirlchicsf featuring ceramic watches

Tahari by Arthur S Levine long dress
bluefly.com

Dorothy Perkins floral dress
dorothyperkins.com

Maxi dress
sheinside.com

Knit sweater
topshop.com

H M knit cardigan
$40 - hm.com

Skinny jeans
alloy.com

Charlotte Russe skinny jeans
charlotterusse.com

Gray shoes
modcloth.com

Fergalicious high heels
dsw.com

Grey boots
$35 - debenhams.com

High heels
target.com