Get in there!

I'm baaaack! Let's get right into things- the weather has been nuts but summer is still coming. I am so excited and have been anticipating it since like January. Yes, I looked like an ass in sandals but they were in the stores- no reason to save them in my closet till June- lol.

I am a cardigan lady- they work with everything. Try this look with a cardigan as the foundation of the look.

I found this at Kohls.com by Vera Wang (the super designer known most for stunning wedding gowns) for $25.00. Citron is a great summer color for any skin tone. It will brighten up your day just putting it on. Color is super important- put on something bright to feel good especially if it's a morning you're feeling a little blah....


More color- I think this turquoise looks great with the cardigan. You'll look like a New York Saturday afternoon- Forever21.com for $8.90. You can buy a bunch of these and not break the bank.

White pants are coming hard this year. If you're anything like me, you've seen the skinny white ones and it took you back to jr. high. I shook my head hell no at them but still wished I could find some that said sexy instead of summer school. Try these-

I LOVE THESE! This style is all over, at a lot of stores but being the shopper I am, I found these for $14.78 at nyandcompany.com. You can wear these all summer and if you don't worry too much about wearing white after Labor Day, you can do them into the fall.

I posted a couple months ago on how hot gladiator sandals are and how they work on everyone. This shoe is pretty close to a gladiator sandal but is a slight variation on them.

NineWest.com had this pair (SULLIBAN) for $69.99. They look classy and stylish at the same time. They look like you spent some cash on them.

This outfit is great for jumping on a plane for a sexy weekend or cocktails on a nice summer evening after work. The other fab thing about this look is that it works for just about every shape. Depending on if you wear the cardigan open or closed, you can turn up the sexy factor. The high shoe peeking out the bottom of the pants makes you look taller because you can barely see the shoe.

I hope this quick fix will hold you over while I surf the web for some more good stuff. I missed ya'll!!!

E.O.

Home Stretch!

So guys, I'm back to a desk so that means I can blog! I am getting fired up and will be blogging by Friday. My account with be out of the red and it will be payday!!!!

Until Friday,

E. Orange

Economic Stimulation

So folks- I don't know if you guys are waiting like I am, but I am waiting on money from Uncle Sammy. I like him most of the time, especially when he gives me stuff for nothing. I am pulling some stuff to blog on and in the next day or so, you guys will see what I'm planning to spend my bucks on! Can't wait to help you spend your money!

Erica

Relax, relate, release

I NEED TO BLOW OFF SOME STEAM SO I'M WRITING!!! Forgive me for such a short post but this is about me today- lol. So..... last week, I had a few things to happen to me (being a grown up) so in the mist of the bullsh*t, I decided to do one of my favorite things- BUY SHOES! I grabbed some plastic (a debit card- credit cards can be evil) and hit Off Broadway, determined to buy something to give me a deep, warm fuzzy feeling of satisfaction.



These were calling me! There were a few other pairs I really like but these yelled Spring-slash- Summer the loudest. The color will work with almost anything and the ankle strap adds a bit of good girl gone bad- hi-5 J-Lo! Athena by Just Sweet, retail $69.99 at JustSweet.com (but the bargain hunter in me found them for $48 bucks!!!) Now I have to find something to wear with them- I, as much as a fashionista as I am, need to figure out what to wear with them. I'm open to suggestions everyone :)

Erica

April Showers brings May shopping

I think I mentioned how much I love Summer once or 10 times before. I'm not into the sweaty, hot like hell part of Summer but when the weather is warm enough to ditch a jacket and make sure the backs of your thighs are Naired. We are slowly inching towards this joyous season where sundresses and sandals rule the fashion kingdom with an iron ankle strap (lol).


This cute dress is perfect for anything cute on a summer Saturday. Gotta date? Wear this. Gotta wash the car? Wear this. Lunch you say?- you got it by now I'm sure. It's a great length, shows a little bit of cleave (you could even wear a bikini top underneath for more accessory appeal) and the color says cool. Visit Alloy.com- $39.50.

Flat sandals are my favorites- these are perfect for the dress.

$20.00 from Newport News- they used to be a catalogue full of old lady clothes and now they've stepped up their game. I don't usually like to be too matchy but this works because the shoes are brighter than the blue in the dress. Gold ones would work, I might even be bold enough to work the fushia. The shoes paired with the dress makes for a great look for less than $60.00 and you look like a million!



In my last post, I featured a pair of NYLA gladiator sandals I was TOTALLY in love with. I ran right out and bought them for $70. 3 days into owning them, they started tear. THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE! So wanting gladiator sandals, I bought these above from Bakers for $49.99. Cheaper, made much better and a heavier grain of leather- YOU SHOULD BUY SOME TOO!

I think I'm going to start posting what I buy to this blog, just so everyone knows I buy what I preach. I will post soon- off to make some money to buy more stuff!!!!

Erica

I smell something....

It's Spring! I am getting my head screwed on right so you'll be seeing more of me. It's becoming my favorite time of year so I'm pumped to write about what I like. You guys know I love nail polish (I'm wearing yellow now- it makes me smile to look at my hands) and shoes. Spring means open toed shoes and sandals- right now, gladiators are the hot shizzle. You know how I do, so look at my picks below, for every budget.


Seaxy, sexay! These are by Gianvito Rossi at Sacks Fifth Avenue for $795. The beige patent leather is so classy and that heel is multi-functional. You can wear these with a ladylike sundress, some denim shorts with a safari jacket and wife beater or some high waisted leggings and a white fitted button down. For the money you're investing in these shoes, get a lot of wear out of them.


I like these. They remind me of a lizard- lol, a fancy one. Not too expensive but gives the illusion of a little money spent. Check them out at Nordstroms.com, by Sam Edleman $88.95.


These are what I want- NYLA at Nordstrom for $64.95. They come in gold- which is my favorite! Gold shoes turn up any outfit, especially a weekend outfit which tends to be shall I say- SLOPPY! Not too pricey and will last all summer. I gotta go get a pair today!


Kinda gladiator... love this color! There's a cool pattern made into the leather. This is another pair of sandals that works with a million looks. Nordstroms (one of my favorites) by Matisse "Fusion" for $44.95.


Can I get an AMEN?! How can you not like t-straps, snake skin and color for your feet? Urban Outfitters never fails- and is usually nice to your pockets. At $38.00, you can afford to buy the beige ones.

So..... I think I'm shoe shopping today after seeing all these pairs of shoes! I can spare $60- Thank Spring..... I'M BAAACK!

Erica

Happy Love Day!

I'm..... I can't even think of what I am right now. There's no reason not to write. I allowed myself to get distracted by bullshit and neglected all ya'll. I'm back!

It's Valentine's Day and me and my imaginary boyfriend are getting dressed for a date. I'm not sure where he's taking me but I know its gonna be good- he's so thoughtful!


Gotta do red shoes! Red shoes are sexy and always turn up the smut on any outfit. The sky high heel on these have a definite c.f.m factor. These are the "HIGHEST HEEL" by Hottie. They aren't expensive although they look like some couture brands, $54.95 at Zappos.com. My boyfriend will want me to keep these on long after dinner and dessert are done.


This line is the best! All of the shirts & cardigans say something really kitchy or slightly smutty- everything you wish you could say aloud without worrying someone was listening. This shirt says "I LOVE PORN"- for Valentine's Day, what else could a guy ask for? This shirt is $53 at Lochers.com. Check out the site NOW!


I can remember having a skirt like this in like 5th grade- and I love this one just as much as I loved the one I had back then. The wash is very old school but the cut is very now. You can almost never go wrong with a pencil skirt. Check it out on UrbanOutfitters.com for $58.

So if I'm this cute, my huney has to be just as fly-


I'm usually not real big in guns on anything, especially clothes but this shirt is the exception. It's by Rebelyell, "Unruly" in Raglan Blue. You have to visit 80spurple.com- it's kinda like karmaloop.com in that it has the lines you won't find everywhere and that the stuff is super hot. My man looks good in his $73 shirt.


Fresh a** jeans! I rarely like black jeans but these are nice because of the wash. They don't quite look black. The Orisue AOI Classic Fit Jean- the line is really fly too- can be found at Karmaloop.com for $86.


Vans has some really great shoes for men and women. These are actually unisex. A lavender shoe should really be for girls but for this outfit, its for my man. $65 at Vans.com.

I thought about posting lingerie but my boyfriend thinks its sexier when i skip it :)


Happy valentine's Day!

Erica