splurge v. steal

in other blogs, splurge v. steals are always my absolute fav. while i consider myself a pretty fashionable gal, i can't help the bargain huntress in me. marshalls, tjmaxx, ross - some days you find nothing, but some days you find everything. it's awesome. anyway, a few days i posted about getting sunglasses. i love everything nicole richie. home girl is a style icon! her winter kate and house of harlow line are amazing. anyway, i'm diggin' her new chelsea shades

i mean, HELLO - they are awesome. and they are totally me. so while $140 isn't bad for a pair of shades, i lose break scratch destroy my glasses so it's hard for me to justify that. however, thanks to the people over at In Their Closet, we find these little goodies..

and get this...they are $10 from amazon with free shipping. YES PLEASE. i ordered them immediately and i'm happy to report, they are awesome! here's a little shot of them on [i just woke up and am going to the pool..no judge zone]

i don't know about you, but i love the over-sized frame and the cat eye is so on trend! what do you think?

-xoxo-

a

small break...

i'm sorry that it's been awhile since i wrote. i had some family things to deal with that included a last minute trip to chicago and blogging wasn't on the top priority list. but i am back! a few things on the agenda today..

1. i finally got my j-crew "ish" necklace in! BAM! it's fricking awesome. i absolutely love, love, love it. great quality and um, 1/1000 of the cost of the real thang. it comes in a few different colors, but with free shipping - you should order them all! just search "bubble necklace" on ebay...there are a lot of international sellers that have the exact same necklace. i'd post a picture of myself with it but it's early and i haven't worn makeup in a week, not feeling like starting today!

2. striped curtains + me = obsession. i am going through a phase right now where i am loving everyyyyything striped. my newest DIY project is these bad boys. i'm going to do grey and way wider stripes, more like these. so super easy and what a statement! i cannot wait to make them for my kitchen windows :) on the mission now to find some cheap curtains to test this theory on. why can't south carolina have an IKEA?! what to do with my two story windows still eludes me.

3. it is booked, FINALLY. we are going on vacationnnnnnn. and you know what that means? i am in serious need of some resort wear. maxis, embellished sandals, scarves, the whole she-bang. what is better than laying out by the beach while servers bring you limitless champs? okay, nothing. but what is close? shopping!! i'll keep you posted on all the haul goodness. i'll let you in on my first purchase: sunnies.

[did you like the real housewives champs reference? i love heather]

-xoxo-

a