Fashion Forward Friday [V.8] — Spring Haul (Pt.1)

It’s been a month since I’ve done a Fashion Forward Friday segment and I thought it’d be perfect to show the pieces that I’ve added to my wardrobe for the Spring and give links to where I found them.  A lot of these pieces are transitional as well and will work year round.

I headed over to Forever 21 in hunt of some daisy printed clothing and I scored yet I didn’t buy every single daisy piece I saw.

Let’s start off with what I went to Forever 21 for initially for aside from Daisy’s, JEANS!

In the midst of moving and downsizing my closet I somehow lost/misplaced 3 pairs of my jeans. I knew I needed some other type of bottom aside from leggings so I picked up a dark wash and medium wash of jeans for only 9.80. You can check out the pricing of Forever 21+ jeans here. Be sure to check your local Forever21 as prices may be cheaper.

Next up were my skirts. I wanted to get a midi length skirt for business meetings and what not and I figured they’d be great staple additions to my wardrobe. Here are links to the 3 skirts I picked up:

• Effortless Midi Skirt (Black / Taupe)
• Daisy Knee-Length Skirt 

My last stop in my mini shopping trip was to H&M. Sometimes I score in H&M with the sizing and sometimes I don’t. As soon as I walked in the store I came across these:

For $17.95 I couldn’t leave them behind. They are going to be a great addition to my wardrobe for Spring/Summer and are not too trendy to not fit in next Spring/Summer. I absolutely love these. Click here to see the H&M sandal options offered online.

Be sure to stay tuned for another Spring haul. I have a few more pieces I want to add to my wardrobe. Also stay tuned for more Fashion Forward Friday’s to see OOTDs with the pieces shown. Be sure to stay tuned next week for another |mini| spring haul.

 

 

Fashion Forward Friday [V.6] — V-Day Outfits (Day & Night)

Although I’m pretty much snowed in thanks to Winter Storm Paxis, I still wanted wanted to post some Valentine’s Day outfit ideas that I had for day and night along with my lippie picks.

First up is my day outfit. I went for red jeans (Forever 21) and a striped shirt (H&M) to keep it simple. If I were going to work I would wear this. The pants are stretchy enough for me to move around in and the shirt tones down the pants. The shoes I would pair this with for work would be a pair of black booties, but If I were going out after work with friends I would toss on my leopard flats (Target) and at work I would wear a pair of booties. My jewelry I paired with the look is from H&M (CLEARANCE!)

Next up is my date-night outfit. There’s many shoes that I could pair with the look I created, but I loved how my wedges looked with them. I took a simple red dress, paired it with a faux leather jacket and my booties with silver accents from Target. I’d also wear a pair of black tights with this look, throw on a pair of hoops, and a bold lip. As for accessories I wouldn’t go further than the earrings because the jacket is a statement in itself.

The handbag that I would pair with both looks is my Aldo bag that I purchased 2 years ago. I can’t afford a Chanel so this quilted purse is a great inspired design. It can be worn cross-body, on the shoulder, or the straps can be tucked in to make it a clutch. This was also a great deal for only $35.

Below are my lippie picks:

E.L.F. Matte Lip Color, Rich Red

Rimmel London-Kate Moss – #60

Wet n Wild – Cherry Bomb (918D) / Sugar Plum Fairy (908C)

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your Valentine’s Day with whoever and wherever. Much love!

FASHION FORWARD FRIDAY [V.2] — Closet Confidential (YouTube Tag)

I came across this YouTube tag from BeautyBaby44 and MissMeghanMakeup. It was created by YouTuber, Fleur DeForce. Although I do not make videos (I’m more of  a writer), I though the tag was a great idea and I wanted to post it here on FASHION FORWARD FRIDAY!!!!

Read more for my ‘Closet Confidential.’