fall trends 2010

I am in love with today's weather.  Crisp, damp, foggy and cloudy.  Perfection!  I get to wear fall clothes and feel like I'm appropriately dressed!  If you have no idea what is in style this fall, here you go!

turtlenecks

i know, weird huh?  but look how cute this look is?  You can dress this up or down.  Wear it belted with a cardigan and jeans, or pair it with a pencil skirt and oxford heels and you're good to go!

the color red

doesn't this just make you excited for the holiday season!?

ankle boots



I really like this variety.  I am in love with oxford ankle boots with tights. These will be on my christmas wishlist possibly.



chunky knits

happy autumn!

Real Deals

I understand the need to feel trendy. 

I understand that most college students my age are dirt poor. I am one of them.

There is hope, my dirt poor friends.

I've included some latest trends at Nordstrom and found much more affordable alternatives.

At Walmart.  And Target.  Believe it or not.

I just want to throw in, also, that I own a violet dress.  From Walmart.  Cost me $8.  I get a zillion compliments on  it every time I wear it. 

Also.  There is a woman in my neighborhood who I have declared the best dressed woman.  Well, perhaps in the Top 5.  She shops at thrift stores.  And just buys what looks trendy. 

It's possible to stay in style on a budget.  No need to go granola on me.

:)  Enjoy, and happy bargain-shopping!

Nordstrom Dress A $138

Nordstrom Dress B $138

Walmart Dress A $16

Walmart Dress B $16

Nordstrom Cardi $95

Walmart Cardi $14

for the Target Cardi's I love click {here}

When I save up some moneies I'm goin' shopping!  What will you purchase?

I'm thinking about getting these beauties

PS Fall's Favorite Color?  Coming soon...

spring 2010 trends and how to deal.

Tie-Dye Prints

Keep tie dye to a minimum. If you're going to wear a dress like this, pair it with a denim jacket or cardigan to tone down the busy print.

Multi-Strap Dress This is kind of a strange trend. A multi strap blouse or dress would be darling paired with a military inspired jacket.


The Feathered Skirt

Personally, I don't think this trend should be followed at all. If you feel a burning desire to try it out, try something more toned down. Maybe try fabric layers rather than..feathers. Interesting...

Fold-Down Neckline

I love this neckline. I've wanted to get a sweater with this neckline for awhile but haven't found it anywhere, so I'm glad this trend is in. How cute would this look (as a shirt, not a dress) with a button-up collared shirt underneath and skinny jeans. Adorable. Love it.


Tweed Suit

I love this. Very vintage. If you get a tweed suit, mix it up. Wear the jacket with tailored dress pants, or wear the tweed pants with a blouse and pastel cardigan.



Drapey Mini Dress

I can't decide if I love this look yet or not. I think I would be more convince if the dress was belted and worn with skinny jeans or leggings. It's just too short for my liking, but paired with some bold accessories and something to cover my legs I think it would be very flattering and fashion forward!



The Color Yellow.

Love. Is all I have to say. Wear it as your shoe color, accessories, bag, ...just not all at once please.



Multi-Print Dress

Another trend to use sparingly. In a shirt or cardigan, maybe not as an entire dress unless it was more toned down. Maybe shorter or not as bold of a print? It's a fun idea.

Military Inspired Jacket

I love this look. It's an updated blazer. You could wear this jacket with just about anything. It's something you could dress up or dress down and it's cute no matter what.


Polka Dots.I love me some bold polka dots, especially shown on this navy skirt. Adorable.

Have a Trendy Spring!