S & M

Well I took a waltz through Forever21 (when I say Forever21, let's all just pretend I mean Bergdorf's, then we will all feel happier) today, with a small disclosed amount of cash stowed away in my Minkoff, and I came upon a garment that will serve as the main focus of my Christmas Eve outfit.

Theerrrre she is

Immediately when I saw this, I thought "sweater." It's like when you see peanut butter, you think "jelly." Or when you see vodka and you think "cranberry juice" or "vomit" or whatever. So essentially, I'm thinking about wearing the sweater + maxi (what did you think S & M means?? duh...) trend for The Eve.

Bring on the inspo...

One of my new fave blogs, click da pic

Phillip Lim/Pre-fall '12

And since it's christmas and all, why not fest it up with a little lip color? Tonight I decided my next lip purchase will be Orange Flip by Revlon..

*lip color by revlon*

Maybe I'll find a great metal choker to sport with my S & M outfit?
(I had to read the previous sentence on the "preview" format before I realized how wrong it sounded, so for clarification, I'm going to throw in a picture of what kind of choker I mean...)

 Stay tuned to see what sweater slash and or choker I come up with.....

Beauty Sacrifices.

Lately, (the past 20 years) I've been experiencing this thing called "Weird face days" or weird body days.

You know some days you look in the mirror in the morning and you're just like, oh lawd, but it's just early and you know you'll look moderately normal in the afternoon, but then you don't, you still look troll-ish, and you think to yourself, I didn't even go out last night, and then the sun goes down, and you still have that groggy I-just-got-out-of-bed-and-am-hideous appeal, even in full make up.

Am I the only one that undergoes this trauma? Whatever.

So lately I've been attempting anything to resolve the situation. Thus my latest obsesh is fake eye lashes. They are cheap, extremely hard to put on, and make you feel like Kim Kardashian.

My first attempt was a funny joke, I put them on, but could not get the inner or outer corners to stick to save my life... but don't worry. I went on with life, and on with my night, and if you can't see it in the pictures and are surrounded by drunk people, then no biggie!!!

My next experience was more successful. I only had 1 eye that wouldn't stick on the inner and outer corners. Yet this time I was in broad day light surrounded by civilians so I'm sure it was noticeable to the observant naked eye.

Yesterday is another story. I used fake eye lashes from Forever21 because they're cheaper than Walgreens lashes. But the glue that comes with the lashes is not of this world. It is probably the same glue that the military uses. Needless to say I struggled, and had my right eyelids stuck together at one point. Once I got it right, it was perfect! They stayed put all day, even the ends. And then bed time came. circa 4 am. And it was time to take them off. Ha. Cute. It was not easy. I got them off, it only took 30 minutes, a sore arm, and a few of my own ripped off eye lashes. Then, because I was too tired to wash my face, the morning after, left over, eye lash glue was a really beautiful sight. I'll leave that one for your imagination. But it was the best glue I've used! So the aftermath is just a worthy sacrifice.

The other roadblock on my path to beauty lately is my hair. The last time I got my hair done was a notable event, and if you haven't read about it then do so NOW CLICK HERE. In that appointment, the lady also managed to ruin my hair. The right side is significantly shorter than the left in the front. And it's not cute. It's weird. And I'm just over my short hair in general. Wish I had my long hair hair. This leads me to extensions. I did some online researching, and went to Sally's today and looked at some clip ins. Of course the good ones are over 100. There are other ones that are just as good except you have to "put the clips in yourself" which involves sewing the clips to the hair pieces. LET'S JUST SAY CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION WASN'T MY FORTE'. So after 45 minutes of annoying the crap out of the Sally's workers and pondering my options, I decided against them.

But still want them. $100 worth of human hair? Pfff, sacrifices.

After debating on how long of extensions I could get, I finally decided. There are 14", 18", and even 24". But I finally decided on... 200". I just really want to look like this chick....>>>

I can tell she is a "go big or go home" type.

This blog calls for Lady Gaga. Because she takes more beauty sacrifices than anyone I know. I mean, did you watch the VMAs? She was a man. Sacrifices, people. And go watch the You and I video. $hIt is real.

The Bargain Weekend.

This labor weekend was truly awesome. Hello game days at Lubbock? Nothing is better. It was my first time to tail-gate (I'm a junior. I don't want to talk about it.) Not only that, but my parents and boyfriend came in town, and good times were had with friends and last but not least (drumroll), I enjoyed my first Jack in the Box experience.

Another great thing about this weekend? The countless bargains I bagged. Yes, this means I made a stop at Forever21, but I also got some good stuff from the Chrome sale. Let's have a lookskie shall we...

Like these True Religion rolled up denim shorts. Originally $179, and NBD, I got them for $44.

• Top left: black, oversized, long sleeved tee, by Unio. Orig: $78, sale: $19.50.
• Top middle: Fringe Jeffrey Campbell gladiators. Orig: $98, sale: $19.99.
• Right: Calf length sheer cardigan!! THANK GOD!
• Bottom left: Fake eyelashes and nail polish, get on my leveeellllllllll
• Bottom middle: My new school bag. Am most excited about this purchase.

I couldn't resist the $1.50-$2.80 items (heart tote, nail polish, falsies). I'm definitely thaaaat girl that adds like 8 impulse-register items while the cashier is ringing up.

I'm fully aware of the incomparable differences between the almighty Linea Pelle Dylan tote, and my Forever21 version, but I mean hey, they're the same shape, you get the idea, I don't have $525 extra doll hairs lying around, this will do.

And here is a close up of my Jeffries. How boho of me. Now it's time to watch Kris and Bruce Jenner renew their vows. Goodnight and happy labor day bloggerz.

P.S.

Update yourself

If you want small changes that upgrade your wardrobe BIG time, then jump on these trend bandwagons. Fool people that you are in fact, a fashionista.

THE TURBAN

Ahh, the turban.

The inspiration...

The celebrity frenzy...

The one we all wish we could afford...

(Free People, $288)

The one we can afford..

There are even more on Forever21's site that are under $5 and just as cute. And I totally get that the idea of wearing a trend that correlates with terrorism is a mildly bizarre concept, but...

It's just too cute.

Jump on the tur-bandwagon, thnx.

THE CAT EYE

There is a slight chance I talk about the same trends over and over, but I promise my fall trend blogging is chomping at the bit. I just feel it necessary to cover all style bases before we slide home-run into a new season. can you tell i don't watch baseball?

Basically, toss your overused, oversized, square sunnies to the side and embrace a new shape and attitude. Yes, I said attitude.

The inspiration...

The celeb frenzy...

The lusties... (Dior, $275)

The musties... (Urban, $10)

Sad and yet so meaningful how the picture grows smaller as the desire for the cheaper pair dwindles....

THE MAXI

No this is not an awkward feminine product commercial- this is the NEW THING. Is your skirt above your knee? Lame. Knees are lame. Your knees are lame. Buy a Maxi. Spring was all about sexying up the idea of a maxi skirt/dress by sheering it up. Fall is all about adding that high thigh slit into a non-sheer material maxi. So weather you want it sheer, slitted, or plain-jane, just make it a maxi.

The inspiration....

The celeb frenzy...

And all I have to say is IF NICOLE RICHIE DOES IT- IT'S COOL.

THE HIGH WAIST

You don't have to be Steve Urcle to be this cool.

The inspiration...

The celeb craze...

what did i tell you about nicole.

The lustie...

(Bergdorf, $746)

(Free People, $138)

The mustie...

(Yesstyle.com, $31)

Just be sure to tuck your shirt in your wear a cropped top. Otherwise it completely defeats the purpose, thus putting you back in 2009.

THE FRINGE BINGE

I think I've seen this bag more just around town and on street style blogs than I've seen it in boutiques or magazines. None the less, it is definitely an "IT" bag!

The Inspiration... (our mom's closet from the 70s, let's be real now)

The celeb frenzy...

I'm even totes magoats okay with the 70's inspired head piece. Ahem,

OH-What do you know! Nicole Richie did it! AKA it's gold.

The lustie bag.. (Marc Jacobs, $1,516)

The mustie bag... (Target, $79)

THE BRIGHT PANTS

You're probably reading this and wearing blue jeans... typical. That's where I come in. You need a denim that screams, "I'M SINGLE, HETEROSEXUAL, BUT I CAN PULL IT OFF AND LIGHT THE WORLD WITH MY PANTS," or something to that effect. Let us recap the inspiration...

Haha, I'm kidding.

Or am I....

The celeb buzz...

We have Kim Kardashian's blue J brands in our boutique.... (duh...)

The lustie... (J Brand, $176)

The must-ass... (Forever21, $24.90)

The thing that sells premium denim is its quality, fit, and uncanny ability to last your whole life (assuming your fat ass doesn't gain any weight post kids/marriage). So top lines like J Brand, Paige, Seven for all mankind, and vendors like that always jump on the trends of course, but they are just that(!!!!)- trends. Unless you've got a pocket full of sunshine and hundreds, don't spend that kind of money on trend denim. But a dark wash boot cut or skinny jean tailored to your height--that is the denim that is worth the money. And don't buy it after you've had mono for 3 weeks and weigh less than you did in high school. Be your normal weight so you can (hopefully) be able to wear them as long as they last!

That is my denim soap box. Okay. Back to blogging.

THE BABY TOP

The crop top. Any top you own, you can cut in half and that will suffice.