Sunday Errands: coral romper in a heatwave

Happy Sunday!  I hope everyone's had as good a weekend as I have.  Today was an errand day for me as I had to once again pick up stuff for my trip to NYC in a week! *yay!* I am so excited but I know I still have lots to do before my trip...

I decided to wear something super comfy to run around and do my errands.  I love rompers, they are so comfy and stylish...It's my answer to a lazy-dressing day --I don't have to worry about top and bottom..Just throw it on and off you go!

Shoe of the Day!

As with everyone, I am looking forward to Spring--pastels and Easter weekend.

I can't wait for the rain to just dissepate already, having seen some sunshine the last couple of days as a teaser for what's to come.

I thought that with spring in mind, the shoe of the day should reflect my feeling of today.  Don't be fooled, it's ugly outside today especially for a friday!  I am just comforted by the fact that the sunny season is just around the corner.

courtesy of Aldo shoes website

I love that pastels are in this S/S 2012 season.  The laser cut-out with the peek-a-boo contrasting color is just too cute!  I personally love laser cut-out shoes having my own purchased from BEBE several seasons back.  It mimics the basket weave but allows for more patterns in an intricate manner that only a laser-cut can do.

I thought because I was talking about spring/summer shoe wear that I'd also post an honorable mention...

On Trend: The Gladiator

Okay, so I'm not talking about some Russell Crow movie, nor will I be fighting in a Roman Coliseum somewhere lol.  I am talking about the trend that sweeped the fashion runways years back, the gladiator sandals.  It's not just any ol' gladiator style sandals, the knee-high Gladiator style sandals became a craze, showing up at Chanel '07 runway.

courtesy of Chanel 2007 fashion show

I am inlove with the gladiator sandals.  It is so ruggedly trendy.  It's an interesting take on the usual boring sandals, opting for a knee-length instead of stopping at the ankles.

It's a show-stopping pièce de résistance to an summer outfit.  It entices much like a sheer stocking or fishnet tights, you see bits of skin but it's caged as part of a sandal.

I was elated to find that Michael Kors brought the trend back with his version of the sandal..

Michael Michael Kors - Seanna boot $250 (USD)

I love love love it! I don't mind if it's not so much in trend right now lol.

Trend Alert: Jen Aniston in Stuart Weitzman wedges!

Okay, I thought since celebrities are rollin' in dough, they would be able to buy new things all the time and that they wouldn't be caught dead wearing the same thing over and again.  Well I guess not! lol.  The column from people stylewatch have included this section in their mag called 'I love my...' and it showcases that even celebrities with money are proned to occasional over-wear of their go-to accessories and fashion pieces.  I personally love reading this column and always love to check out what the celebrities' faves are....It's nice to know that even when you have all the $$ you could ever imagine, that when you love one particular piece, you'll wear it again and again regardless!
What a relief! I thought I was the only one with go-to pieces! lol.

(courtesy of people style watch website)

I am particularly inlove with these sandals (as i found out, so is everyone else!).  So cute and casual.

Jennifer Aniston certainly is a trend-setter! First her haircut, now her shoes! lol.

I've always loved the laid-back, cali-style, neutral style of hers.  Clean lines and neutral palettes give her a stylish look whether it's running errands in LA or reporting to the set for work.  She is one of my fave style icons...She makes boyfriend tees and cargos look oh-so-simply sexy! Luv her style!

What do you think?

more mustard please!

beats:: maniac - girlicious

OOTD:: my house clothes...aka my old highschool PE uniform! haha

fave fashion accessory of the day/moment:: my laptop =)

Okay, so a few entries back, I mentioned that mustard yellow is such a hot colour for this spring/summer season.

I have since collected a few items that I've fallen inlove with that will add some *POP!* to my wardrobe =)

CLN (Celine) Sandals in gold *LOVE!* It's soo cute...Bought in the Phils (unexpectedly!) while I was perusing for a bag to buy, I am luvin the cuteness of these 'cinderella-esque' vibe! It's perfect for the warmer seasons, comfy slip-ons and a lower heel for a less painful night!

I simply love the colour of this bag! It's big but that's how I love my bags! J'adore! the colour is bright but it's burnt yellow so it's not so pastel-like....It fits my most essential of goods and is stylish...Found at Forever 21 =)

Wasn't I just talking about a pop of colour for simple bland coloured linens? I love love love this colour for linen shorts...It's just screams sunny weather! it's a nice alternative to the normal cream or white that's so common...It also came in a hot pink colour if you prefer the pinks!

I love my weekend mall jaunts...They provide hours of window shopping pleasure, plus when I'm lucky like I have been the last few months, I can find some great finds at the mall that will just add some life to my wardrobe!

The last two items were below $15 from forever 21 by the way, so you don't have to be rich to have style!

Happy Shopping!~*

Fashion Lesson: Quantity vs. Quality

beats:: some kesha song that's playing in my head over and again.

OOTD:: Marciano Bandage multi-striped Dress, Nine West black and cream mjs and Jacob 3/4 sleeve black cardigan.

fave fashion accessory of the day/moment:: my chanel sunglasses! =)

So last week I got a very important lesson in quantity vs. quality.  I guess once in awhile, I do so need that swift kick in the toosh to remind me that things won't always be what they seem.  What may appear to look good on the surface, and seem like a deal, won't necessarily be.

I bought some sandals not too long ago from one of the more trendy but cheaper stores in the mall, Urban Planet.  This place is known for it's mega quantity, poor quality clothes, but I figured that it's sandals, I'm sure it wasn't going to be that bad.  It was cute, and the last one in the racks, not to mention it was in my size.  I thought that this was a sign....and so I bought the darned thing.

In the end, it wasn't so much of a deal, considering I must've paid around $22 including tax for the sandals, they should've at least lasted me till the end of summer right!? NOPE.  One use later, I'm now attempting to glue the soles together again, after splitting on me after one day's use.

WTF!?

Ladies beware.  A deal isn't always a deal, unless you are sure that the quality isn't crap.  Then again, no matter what the price, you'll always encounter a defect at some point in your shopping life.  It's just a matter of what that retailer will do for you once you do encounter the defect.

I am now at a loss.  This store isn't normally one for 'customer service'...Certainly not one that will try to help you out by replacing it with one that isn't faulty.  I am left with these sandals, forced to try to fix them after wasting enough money already buying them in the first place.

Again i say, BEWARE.

Don't always be fooled by the 'cheaper prices for similar fashions' sell.  There are times when it may be worth your while, but there are more times it just may not be.

Weight out your options and choose wisely.  Don't be fooled by the trendy cutesy stuff.  No matter how cute they are on you, they won't make a damned difference if they break one use later.

I certainly wish I did....

Where you'll be finding me at lunch time is at the local drug store, trying to find a super glue that will repair my cheap quality but not so cheap priced sandals.

boo.

Great finds of the day!~*

beats:: nothing...watching a movie at the moment =)
outfit of the day:: white racerback tanktop and pjs lol i'm at home..
fave fashion accessory of the day/moment:: my 'M' logo top from Marciano

It was definitely a fun a shopping day.  I bought nothing expensive, just a few cheapies that is to add to my collection for the summer =)  I've been finding lots of add-ons to my current wardrobe.  Crochets and intricate braids and weaves.  Not to mention, I'm really lovin the yellow hue at the moment =)

I thought I'd share my wonderful buys:

The sandals are from Urban Behavior and the Crochet tunic was from Forever 21.

Great finds always make me happy...

Happy Shopping!~*