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In Chains

In addition to spikes and studs, I’m very partial to metallics and chains. I make sure to include plenty of hardware in my outfits, no matter how dressy or casual. My husband saw me attaching all of my accessories one morning when we were going out for a family breakfast. He just shook his head and said, “We’re just going out to eat…do you really need all of that on?” Honey, surely you know me by now, right?

Outfit – MNG by Mango Grey Shimmer Blazer and Bisou Bisou printed pants from JCPenney; Topshop peplum top (from London); Rebecca Minkoff purse; Shamballa bracelet c/o Cutey; Juicy Couture & Linea Pelle bracelets; Michael Kors watch; Suki Bijoux rings; Betesy Johnson disco ball pendant necklace (old); Honeybadger glasses by BonLook; Nine West booties

This is a picture that I posted on Instagram. Each piece (including the jacket and pants featured in this outfit post): $10!

(Outfit photos by Rholnna Jiao)

Mixed Bag

I’ve worn this dress in a previous outfit post (here), and it’s one of my favorites. There’s quite a bit of subtle mixing going on here: the dress is made of a sweatshirt material, the shirt is sheer (I love the layered pan collar), the tights have a textured pattern and the boots are suede. It was only fitting that the bag had some opposing patterns to it as well. This is my first Bodhi purse, and I got it for such a great deal at DSW (it retails for $298, but I got it for only $41). I think the total cost for the outfit is about $150, including the shoes and bag. Someone asked me once how I shop, if I do it by outfit or by bits and pieces. I pick a lot of great standout pieces that I want to showcase, but I also shop for great basics that will integrate well with everything else in my wardrobe, making the cost stretch even more. My wardrobe is definitely a mixed bag, but I think that’s my style.

Outfit – Juicy Couture dress; Bisou Bisou shirt from JCPenney; Hanes argyle textured tights; Bodhi New Layfayette purse; Nine West booties; Lucky Brand glasses; Kelly Evans Designs vintage button ring; Suki Bijoux vintage typewriter ring

FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Although this is a sponsored post, the opinions, pictures & content of this post are strictly my own.

Angry Birds?

The title of this post is simply because my son is playing the game on both my Acer Iconia and my iPhone, and I was running out of titles for posts using the word “bird”. This dress is so flowy & cute, but is so low-cut that I had to wear a little bandeau underneath. Besides, I think the attention should be on the cut and print of the dress and these fabulous shoes, rather than my need for modesty, don’t you?

Outfit: Angie dress (from Lulus); Kenneth Cole straw purse (old); Matiko “Paris” shoes (from Ashbury Skies); Juicy Couture ring; Michael Kors watch; Coach sunnies; Nameplate necklace (from The Honeyroom)

Weekend in Pictures: Future Artist, Current Fashionista

Last weekend, we attended the 11th birthday party for Layla, one of my little cousins. Although I didn’t capture any party pictures (I left that to Layla’s mom and dad), I did capture this fantastic cake. The icing photo on the cake is Layla’s own drawing of one of her favorite characters from the Japanese anime series called “Naruto”. Not only is Layla beautiful, a talented singer and artist, but she also shares her mother’s fashion sense (my cousin Janis has always dressed her well). While the free-hand drawing itself is amazing, what I love is that Layla has incorporated her fondness for fashion in her signature. I think she’s a Juicy girl for life. Hope you had a great weekend!

An Old Favorite

I bought this coat at the first H&M I ever went to at The Eaton Centre in Toronto, Canada. This was back in 2004 when the US dollar was doing very well. It was a tough year because my father had just passed away, so my mom went to spend the summer with my dad’s sister to be close to his family, and to have some breathing room. I had flown to Toronto at the beginning of that summer with my mom, then flew back to bring her home because she hated to fly alone. I stayed there for a week before coming back to San Diego, so we went on a few little trips while I was out there. During one of our day trips, we went to a resort casino called Fallsview, which was called so because of the spectacular view of Niagra Falls. I went tooling around Niagra while my mom and aunts played the slots. Thirty minutes before the bus arrived to take us back to Toronto, my mom came out of the casino and whispered to me that she won $1500 Canadian! She gave me $500 of it to go on a shopping spree at H&M. Isn’t amazing how many memories a simple coat can evoke? Now you know why it’s one of my favorites.

Outfit – H&M coat and velvet pants; White House Black Market top; Matiko shoes; Rebecca Minkoff purse; Dominique Cohen for Target necklace; Wendy Brandes & Juicy Couture rings; iSee glasses ℅ GlassesUSA;

Cupid, You Are Love

With Valentine’s day arriving tomorrow, I was inspired by Rebecca Minkoff’s Cupid satchel (and my new Matiko shoes) to put together a little something for the occasion. I found this great template on Polyvore called “You Are Love”, which I thought was perfect for a modern, yet romantic theme. Happy Valentine’s Day!

You Are Love by sighgee featuring gold diamond rings

Free People Pleated Top with Velvet Trim
mfredric.com

Jennifer Meyer Jewelry gold diamond ring
ylang23.com

Ruby Lotus Necklace
wendybrandes.com

Juicy Couture Original 3.4 oz EDP
juicycouture.com

Deborah Lippmann Ruby Red Slipper
lordandtaylor.com

Matiko ‘Jovana’ Wedge Pump
ashburyskies.com

Rebecca Minkoff Becky Jacket
augustatwenty.com

Rebecca Minkoff Cupid Satchel
rebeccaminkoff.com

New Life

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New seasons always breathe new life into pieces I think can only be worn during particular times of the year. Having this blog and learning from all of the wonderful blogs I read allows me to approach my wardrobe differently. I’ve worn these pieces separately during warmer times of the year (here and here). Because of the complimentary colors, I paired them together, but added opaque tights & other darker accessories to help make it feel more like a transitional outfit.

Outfit – 3+1 Audrey dress; H&M jacket; Old Navy tights; Mossimo for Target shoes; Rebecca Minkoff 5 Zip clutch; Burberry sunnies; Juicy Couture ring; For Joseph necklace; Michael Kors watch

FTC Disclosure: Although this is a sponsored post, the opinions, pictures & content of this post are strictly my own.

You’ve Got Your Leather Boots On

In my hunt for what I wanted in a dress boot, I was looking for just a few things: simple silhouette, leather, slight platform, and a stacked heel. I got exactly what I was looking for with these awesome leather boots by Vince Camuto called “Laird”. I first found them for close to the actual price (originally $210). Out of all the boots I’ve looked at, it was a great price for what I was looking for. But through some digging and a little patience, I found them for over half off through Bloomingdales.com. They were already at a great discount for the holidays, but because I have a card there and receive lots of their deals through the mail, I was able to get these for a mere $108 (with free shipping). I absolutely love them!

Outfit – Kling jacket (ModCloth); Juicy Couture dress ($20 at the outlet!); Bitten t-shirt; Vince Camuto boots; Vintage Fendi purse; Target tights

(Title of post: lyric from “Something To Do” by Depeche Mode)

Holiday Gifts for $100 or Less

Contrary to popular belief, I do not shop that often. Well, I actually do, but I definitely do not spend as much money on my favorites as people think that I do. My latest acquisitions have been under the $100 mark, including the most recent pairs of boots that I bought. Here are items from my favorite brands and sites, with choices for right around $100. I think these would make great gifts for your favorite fashionista this holiday, and it won’t hurt your pocket!

Holiday Gifts for under $100 by sighgee featuring browning hats

London Calling by Poetic Licence
$98 – musthaveshoes.com

Toki Tote
$98 – rebeccaminkoff.com

Asterisk Ring
$95 – wendybrandes.com (seen here)

Exclamation Point Ring
$55 – wendybrandes.com (going to be my next purchase!)

Albertus Swanepoel for Target® Browning Hat
$20 – target.com (similar hat seen here)

Retro Style Sunglasses
$34.90 – mango.com (seen here)

Set Of 3 Deborah Lippmann Nail Polishes
$48 – juicycouture.com

Champagne Lipgloss & Nail Polish
$48 – juicycouture.com

Must Have Shoes Club
$20 – (I joined this!) Members save 20% off of every Must Have Shoes purchase; receive exclusive discounts from the e-newsletter; are eligible for their “Oops Discount” (if they are unable to fill your order, they give you the value of your order towards free shoes); receive a 30% discount code towards your entire order on your birthday

Leopard Print iPhone Case
$38 – rebeccaminkoff.com

Quilted Messenger Bag
$60 – mango.com

Albertus Swanepoel for Target® Confetti Hat
$20 – target.com

Star Belt
$105 – alicebytemperley.com

Star Bracelet
$35 – alicebytemperley.com

Look Cute While Staying Connected

I think it’s the glitter and shine that makes me love Juicy Couture’s new “Powered by Couture” line. It’s just so much fun, and so useful. I’m definitely going to get the glitter smart phone cover for my iPhone 3GS, and will probably get that gold case for when I upgrade to the 4S. Oh, but what I really love is the blue leather gemlock iPad case. I don’t have an iPad (yet), so I think that it would make for a great clutch until I get one, don’t you? Happy Monday!