Mood Board: Pop of Pink under $30

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and it's put me in the mood for a pop of pink! Yes, I am a lover of all shades of pink (please don't hate me!) and I especially love to wear hot pink with black to balance out the girliness of the look and of course add a little Parisian flair. After my shopping super bowl on Sunday, these are all items I'll be adding to my spring wish list.

What's your favorite?

Gift Guide: for the Glam Teen

This Gift Guide for the glam teen in your life includes items that can might also be found on your favorite Fashionista's list as well. I may not be a teen, but I do know I would happy to open any of these presents on Christmas morning...just call me young at heart!

What are your favorites?

1 Vintage Style Sticker Book $12.95 // 2 *Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette $52 // 3 F21 Sequin Beret $8.80 // 4 Stackable Rings (set of 3) $12 // 5 ** My Wonderful World of Fashion Stamp Set $19.95//

6 Gold Polka Dot Scarf $16.99 // 7 Butter London 'Shambolic Holiday' Set $24 // 8 Fashion Tattoos $12.95 // 9 Crossbody Mini Bag $20 // 10 Crystal Bib Necklace $29.90 (special purchase price)

*Sold Out Online - Available in stores on 12/12
** Available at Anthropologie stores & Urban Outfitters (even though it islisted as "online only", I did see it at my store)

1 Sticker Book Okay, I not-so-secretly want this vintage sticker book..there I said it.
2 Eyeshadow Palette For the beauty obsessed, this is a splurge worth gifting.
3 Beret Hello, there are sequins on this one!
4 Rose gold (plated of course at this price) rings - so pretty.
5 Stamp Kit I love this idea for the creative teen (or cough, cough adult).
6 Gold polka dot scarf This is so cute and looks way more expensive than $17
7 Nail Polish Set  A bit of bling for the New Year
8 Glam Tattoos Such a fun stocking stuffer!
9 Bow Bag This may be  one of the cutest mini bags I've seen.
10 Statement Necklace This is so glam and reminds me of The Great Gatsby era.

 Bonus Gift for the Glam Teen : Pick up a copy of The Great Gatsby DVD

 F21 Tote $3.80

This would be "totes" cute to wrap some gifts for the glam girl!

 

 Thanks for reading!!

Tracy 

Sales, Sales, Sales!! Under $25 Fall Picks

Summer clearance sales just got even better!! Just when you thought prices couldn't go any lower, along come additional discounts on top of the clearance prices..still not shopping yet? A good tip when shopping end of the summer sales, buy fall colors, black & white, or neutral colors to stay ahead of the fall season by choosing well and saving money.

Have you started shopping for fall clothes yet?

1 Merona Boot $14 (reg $35) // 2 F21 Bowler Bag $21.69 (reg $44.80) // 3 Target Low Top tudded Sneakers $14 (reg 35) // 4  Kate Young Dress $16 (reg $50) // 5 UO Pillow $17.50 (reg $44) //

6 F21 Spike Bow Bag $13.29 (reg $27.80) // 7 F21 Sequined Clutch $7.69 (reg 21.80) //

8 Labworks Dress $18 (reg $45)

*Everything shown is with discount already applied.

 J.Crew look-a-like Steal: 

 Merona Wedge $12 (reg $30) 

 

 

J.Crew Splurge:

 The original J.Crew Patent Wedge that sells for $228  

 

These are just a few of the many sale items available! Stock up on formal attire by Kate Young a few months after it debuted at Target, dresses are around twenty dollars. I'm finally purchasing this dress I've had my eye on, but never found my size in stores. After doing some shopping at Forever 21 this past weekend, I'm glad I didn't shop the clearance rounders, since I can save even more now, and the large olive handbag has always been a favorite of mine, perfect for a back to school bag or cool work tote. Urban Outfitters is an unexpected place to shop for fun home items, take a peek.

• Shop the entire Kate Young Collection here 
• Target Take 20% off all clearance prices thru Aug 18 - no code required
• Forever 21 Take an additional 30% off all sale prices using code EXTRA30 
• Urban Outfitters Take an additional 30% off all sale prices - no code required 

Thanks for reading!!

Tracy  

July 4th HUGE Sale - where to shop + discount codes!

Happy (almost) 4th of July and let the shopping sales begin! This is one of the biggest and best times to shop for summer clearance, with huge markdowns and free shipping deals..what's not to love?

Enjoy your weekend!!

Ps. Also check out The Fashion Palate's sale list here for ever more deals!

What stores are you planning to shop?

1 Anthro Wall Hook $2.39 (reg $16) // 2 BR Crystal Bracelet $12.25 (reg $35) // 3 UO Small Pouch $6.99 (reg $12) // 4 Topshop Dress $29.99 (reg $60) // 5 Express Flat $10 (reg $34) //

6 Tory Burch Lobster iphone 5 Case $31.50 (reg $45) // 7 UO Satchel $19.99 (reg $59) // 8 ON Shorts $13.30 (reg $24.94)

*All items shown are with discount already applied.

The SALE List: (updated 7/6)

• American Eagle 40% off your purchase using code 62087531 + Free Shipping

• Anthropologie Take an additional 20% off all sale styles - no code needed

• Banana Republic Take 40% off already reduced items using code BREXTRA40 thru7/7

• Bloomingdales Take 20% sale and clearance using code JULY4

• Express Take an additional 50% off all sale items - no code needed

• Gap Take 30% off your purchase using code GAPMORE thru 7/6

• Henri Bendel 50% off Summer Sale + sign up for e-mails and get free shipping!

• J.Crew Take an Extra 40% off Final sale items using code STYLE40 thru 7/7

• J.Crew Factory 50% off everything (discount already shown) + Free Shipping on 7/4 only!

• Juicy Couture Take an additional 50% off all sale items

• The Limited Take an extra 40% off sale items using code JULY40

• Neiman Marcus Take an extra 25% off sale items + Free Shipping using code NMJULY

• Nordstrom New Markdowns + always Free Shipping

•  Old Navy *Entire store is 30% off + New online clearance

• Urban Outfitters Huge Clearance sale

Thanks for reading!

Tracy

{celeb style notebook} Gwen Stefani's Urban Outfitters Tee

Steal Gwen Stefani's France Tee for yourself! This cool statement tee looks chic and cool (would you expect anything less from this style queen?) and is now only $20 for the exact same shirt from Urban Outfitters.

Will you add this to your wardrobe?

Le Shirt Paris France Muscle Tee $19.99 (reg $29)

 

Running errands in LA on June 10 never looked so good!

Thanks for reading!

Tracy

Summer Safari under $30 {city style}

On my weekend shopping outing, I didn't realize it at the time, but so many items I picked up reminded me of a summer safari..not that I would ever actually be on a safari, but I do like to dress the part, well, at least a version of "safari" and this would be it. The lace shorts are the prettiest little things I've seen lately and the gold straw clutch is so cool. I also have my eye on the Old Navy flats and really need to shop at H&M again because for some reason I never seem to have enough time in there.

 

What's your favorite item?

1 F21 Zebra Ring $6.80// 2 H&M Straw Clutch $12.95 (available in other colors and leopard)//

 3 Maybelline Nail Polish in 'Orange Fix' and 'Bold Gold' $3 // 4 H&M Olive Top $4.95 //

 5 LC Lace Shorts $28.80 (reg $48) 6 Old Navy Basketweave Flats $24.94//

7 Urban Outfitters Aviators $14// 8 H&M Striped Scarf 6.95 (available in many colors/patterns)

*Kohls Save an extra 20% using code MAYFLOWERS

 

 

Thanks for reading!

Tracy

Fab Finds under $25

 The weekend is here and I wanted to add some fun items to the mix. 

Have a great weekend and happy shopping!!

What are you favorites?

 1 F21 Pleated Blouse $19.80// 2 Andy Warhol Sticky Notes $11.99// 3 Mossimo Peplum Dress $24.99//

4 F21 Chevron Cardigan $22.80// 5 Andy Warhol Pocket Journal $13.99// 6 Mossimo Clutch  $24.99// 

7 F21 Neon Belt $3.80

1 Pleated Blouse I LOVE this color blue, it is universally flattering on just about everyone and this is a nice blouse for work or dressing up to go out.

2 Andy Warhol Sticky Notes I am a huge fan of his and these will give my desk a colorful and creative way to work.

3 Mossimo Peplum Dress Target is knocking it out of the park with their cute dresses for Spring, I am rushing to the store this weekend to try this on and stripes are this season too, a win-win!

4 Chevron Cardigan I cannot get enough of this print and it's black and cream to pair with my brights.

5 Andy Warhol Pocket Journal You really must check out all the Andy W goodies at Urban Outfitters here, so fun.

6 Mossimo Clutch If you are just looking for a touch of neon, this is perfect.

7 Forever 21 Trendy Belts are the best and will add a nice pop of color to any outfit.

 Thanks for reading!

Tracy

{Splurge v. Steal} Claw Rings

I know this is not a style everyone will embrace, but for those of you looking to rock something a little different on your hand, the "claw" ring is one of the hot new trends in jewelry for spring. The splurge version is handmade and more detailed, but if you are simply looking for a cool piece of trendy jewelry, the steal version is a cool alternative.

 Would you wear this style? I just ordered the "steal" ring for myself ♥

Urban Outfitters $180 // Nordstrom $12

 

 Thanks for reading!

Tracy

{celeb style notebook} Sarah Michelle Gellar

I've always loved Sarah Michelle Gellar since her "Buffy" days, but lately I have been liking her accessible casual style that everyday girls can pull off and still look cute while running errands or in Sarah's case, heading to lunch. Most of the items I chose on this page I either own or have seen in person. I also found these Forever 21 Polka Dot Jeans online and had to add them in since they are a bargain for less than $25. *Use the discount codes at the bottom to save even more.

Here are a few options to get a similar look ♥

1 LC Lauren Conrad Aviator Sunglasses $21.99 (reg $30)// 2 UO Love Necklace $12// 

3 Anthro Sweater $39.95 (reg $128)// 4 F21 Camera Bag $29.80// 

5 Simply Vera Vera Wang Booties $39.97 (reg $99.99)// 6 Gap Jeans $69.95
 

 F21 Dotted Skinny Jeans $24.80

 

     *Save an extra 30% off your order at Gap using code GAPTREAT

      *Save an extra 15% off your order at Kohls using code CHILLY15 

*Starting Friday Jan 25 Take 20% off using code EXCLUSIVE

Thanks for reading!

Tracy

{celeb style notebook} Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr at LAX looking stylish as ever. A sheer leopard blouse with a black bra showing if you are feeling daring or wear it with a black or nude tank top underneath for a more conservative look. When I saw this outfit, I immediately knew where to get some similar pieces since I have been shopping Target, Old Navy and Urban Outfitters regularly..finally being a shopaholic has paid off, well, it has for my readers anyway ♥

What do you think of this look - how would you wear it?

1 UO Oversized Cat Sunglasses $16// 2 VS Wear Everywhere Lightly Lined Bra $29 or 2 for $42// 3 Old Navy Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans  $34.50// 4 BDG Suede Skimmer Flats $12.99 (reg $34)// 5 Mossimo Dome Handbag $17.49 (reg $34.99)// 6 F21 Leopard Print Top $24.80

Thanks for reading!

Tracy

Valentine's Day Gift Guide - Under $20

I wanted to share some Valentine's Day inspired finds, all for under $20! As I shopped the stores this past weekend, pink and hearts were on full display at many of my favorite stores. This will be the first of my Valentine themed guides, I hope you heart it ♥

Ps. Even if you aren't a fan of this "Hallmark" holiday, I dare you not to LOVE at least one item!

What's your favorite?

 Old Navy Rockstar Skinny Jeans $19.97 (reg $34.50)// Forever 21 Faceted Heart Bracelet $10.80 (sold out online)// Fortune Telling 'Book of Love' $9.95// Eiffel Tower Ring Dish $12, it's tiny and adorable in person// Ariella Heart Ring $18// F21 Cutout Hearts Belt $3.80// F21 Sequined Heart Sweater $19.80// Hey Foxy Valentine Card $8 I had to include this handmade card when I saw it at Anthropologie.

I just saw this adorable heart blouse and had to share

  F21 Heart Print Georgette Blouse $17.80

Thanks for reading!

Tracy

Anchor's Away!

I am a bit obsessed with all things Nautical..stripes, navy/red/white colors, seahorses, and of course anchors. This past weekend, anchors seemed to be popping up in every store, Kate Spade, J.Crew, Gap, even Forever 21 has gotten in on the trend. I also wanted to share some Splurge finds on my *wish* list, they are just too fabulous not to share ♥

What are you favorites?

 

 

1. Forever 21 Sweater $19.80// 2.Juicy Couture iphone Pouch $28 I would use this as a simple clutch or inside my larger handbag// 3.Target Tie-Blouse $19.99// 4.Old Navy Chambray Shirt $24.94// 5.Urban Outfitters Charm Necklace $16// 6.Urban Outfitters Art Print $24// 7.J.Crew Ring $38// 8.Gap Embroidered Loafers $33.90

  
 

 {The Splurges}
 

Kate Spade 'Matty' Cotton Dress $398

This Seashell print is chic and cute, of course even on sale it will be out of my price range.

 

Kate Spade 'Grove Court' Crossbody Bag $158

I really "need" this bag, it just screams (ever so softly) nautical.
 

   J.Crew Scarf  $59.50

I love the colors in this bold scarf, I am grabbing this if and when it hits the sale rack.

   

  J.Crew Charm Bracelet $68

 I tried this on in person and loved it, it is just chunky enough, love the details.  

  

 J.Crew Printed PJ Set $85 

 I picture myself lounging in the Hamptons over a leisurely breakfast of fresh croissants and lattes in these..ahh, to dream.

 

Thanks for reading!

Tracy

{celeb style notebook} Emma Stone

Travel in style with Emma Stone and grab a few pieces to create your own look ♥

Her Burberry Handbag retails for $1600, but Target has a similar domed bag for much less.

What's your favorite item?
 

Forever 21 Sunglasses $5.80// Old Navy Honeycomb-Knit Crew Sweater $25 (reg. $29.94)// Forever 21 Coat $24.80// Old Navy Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans $24.97 (reg. $34.50)//
 Aldo Oxfords $40// Converse One Star Handbag $34.99

{Gift Guide under $25}

Inspired by the new Audrey Hepburn coffee table book, here are a few gifts for a modern day "Audrey" girly-girl ♥  What's your favorite?
 

1. Audrey : The 60s $22.60 // 2.MOR "peach nectar" Lip Macaron Balm $10// 3. FE NY 'Epsilon' Sunglasses $22// 4. Wool Felt Cloches $8.50 (reg $16.94) // 5.  Rachel 'Bonnie J Peral' Statement Necklace $22// 6. Poodle Bank $14