17 bucks

I haven't been blogging lately (as you can tell). I decided not to participate in the Recession however my employers may have decided different. I have been keeping my purchases to a super minimum which kinda has me going through withdrawal. Yesterday, my family & I did dinner and a trip to Marshalls (a bargain hunter's paradise). I escaped by only spending $17! Check out my best purchase-

Sequined stuff is still pretty hot. I blogged over a year ago about all the shiny stuff I'd been buying. French Connection started advertising a few fly ones that are still online. There's one in particular that I loved- "Funky Petal" that's still $160.29 online at 6pm.com.


Guess who got that same dress for $10?! There are some raised beads & gold sequins in addition to some great patterns. Since I got it for 10 bucks, there are a few loose strings but the money I'll spend tightening them up is is waaaay less than the cost it still retails for. This is great with some liquid leggings or bare legged- either way, I got a deal! Tell me about what you've been buying on the cheap-

Erica "I got that deal" Orange

Butternut Squash Ravioli and Pumps

I had an awesome date last night- I learned how to make butternut squash ravioli and 4 other sexy dishes, from scratch in a hot ass dress and pumps. Now even though I didn't know where I was being taken, I was hot just in case- the minor foot ache that goes with pumps were well worth it! Today's advice- be dressed with some effort for anything! For that quick run to the grocery store, put on some studs. Morning jog in the canyon with the dog?- skip the faded capris and stretched out sports bra. You never know when looking better can make the difference. It was very sexified to be mixing flour with my hands wearing a magenta skin tight dress; I'd like to think it made my food taste better...

Its winter... kinda.. at least here on the West Coast. While we can get away with wearing flip flops and a fresh pedi lacquered up in some Rescue polish, hot boots are a must. I found a couple pairs that will be nice to the pockets but hurt folks real good...



If you know anything about me (most of you don't, but stay tuned), you know I love Urban Outfitters. These are "Keaton" perforated peep toe booties by Sam Edelman, found right in the UO catalog and online. They retail for $188, which is great because this look is the ish right now. YSL has a pair I'm sure these were modeled after but $188 VS $1088 is a little more doable. Try a cute cushy oversized sweater or a crisp white tee paired up with a "boyfriend/ letterman" style sweater over some leggings for "winter" (its been like 80 degrees so gotta say "winter" while smirking) then recycle for spring with a cute above the knee dress.



When I pulled these, they were $79 at Victoriassecret.com- they are now on sale (check the site). I love the cognac ones- you can do tights and a skirt, skinny jeans and vest and then in spring, denim cutoffs or cuffed capris, bare legs and a fancy white t-shirt (think exaggerated sleeves or a cutout- something fancy, not just a wife beater).

You know what else I'm excited about?- Obama!!! I know everyone has seen the bootleg-esque t-shirts on every corner... try to erase those well-intended but poorly executed fashion tributes. I found the BEST Obama shirt (while it was on a hot man, who actually owns the line)that you might need. Its a smart Obama shirt- not the typical picture - EVERYONE HAS A SHIRT WITH A PICTURE!!! This shirt is a subtle reminder... go to www.welove44.com
Get one for your smoopie, 2 for your dad (cause you know he's gonna wanna give one to your granpa) and one for yourself. I might just build a boo around this shirt next post...

GObama & hot boots!

E. Orange

Happy New..

8 days into the new year! I haven't felt much like "shopping" but I think its past time to get back into it. Your current place in life is a result of something you thought about in the past, so that says this year's thoughts must be positive to attract good for the future. Stay tuned...

Please?!

I need these bad!


Express.com for $78! I know I could rock the hell out of these!

So to finish off the look- it's been a while since I've given a whole look- try these pieces with MY pants-

Think club night and you know some hot men are there


Beyonce is an amazing singer and an alright designer, however these shoes save her! Dereon "Swinger" $112.99 at Heels.com


City Style Triple Ruffled Shirt from NY & Co.- cheap and fresh. I usually don't wear one shoulder shirts cause I have droopy lady lumps but I think I can get away with this one- $36.95!!!

I'ma get them pants this week!

Ms. Orange...

Baby Steps

So I like to web shop when stuff is slow. Today, I found some stuff at www.asos.com for damn near nothing- I wanna buy these... what do you think?





Those side buttons are killer! Pumps, ankle boots, sandals- I think I could rock these! Here's the best part; they're only $15!!! I don't know what's going on but I keep finding really good CHEAP buys and I like it! I'm not gonna move on these until someone give me the green light- what do you think?

Miss Orange if you're nasty...

Consumer-itis...

I like buying stuff... nail polish, earrings, shoes... something everyday. The funny thing is, I don't have a problem with it. I like it- it makes me feel good. So today, while i was working, I indulged myself with a little retail therapy...



These are Minnetonka boots- they're pretty hot right now because you can match them up with anything and they look good. They retail at $42.00 at www.shopstyle.com.

There was a DSW Shoe Warehouse close by so I decided to pop in. Anyone who has read my blog knows I o.d. on shoes. I walked the isles, flirting with the pumps and caressing the boots. Like the good shopper I am, I went through the clearance section. The $20 I had in pocket was burning a hole in my jeans, maybe because it knew what I was about to stumble upon. I have big feet so the clearance section can either go really well or fashion tragic. In the racks were 2 pairs of Minnetonka boots- one high pair for $78.95 & a low pair for $38.95. I don't know if you are all that hip to DSW, but let me put you up on things; their clearance section has marked down shoes with ADDITIONAL percent off AND if you join their shoe buyers club (I did- stop laughing! I deal with my issues- lol), you get coupons in the mail. These aren't no punk coupons either- I got one for $10 off and you can save them & combine them with others as long as you have no more than 3 at a time. That's $30 off a sale price!!! So since I'm walking baby steps to get past my consumer-itis, I put the boots on hold and did the responsible thing.... I told myself if I kept thinking about them, I'd return to buy them. I went back into work and guess what?- someone had them on! She said they were some of the most comfy & easy shoes to wear, especially when you're on your feet all day. That was my sign!!! I remembered I had a $10 coupon in my car, a $20 in my pocket & they were 30% off the sale price. I ended up paying $17.43 for my Minnetonka ankle boots!!!



The tall ones retail for around $84 but if you're a shopper like me, you can definitely find them for less. Try a thrift store also- the o.g. version of these boots have a suede sole. My mom had a pair back in the day that my sister hijacked and loves to life. You can do skinny jeans & a tee for a Saturday visit to the hairdresser, a cute dress for work or a cardigan, jean skirt & cami for a movie date with these boots. I'm telling you, these are a nice lil' pair of shoes to have on standby- especially when you can get them for less than $20 bucks!

Erica

Momma is hurtin'

So... there's no excuse for why I haven't been blogging. I miss it terribly so I guess I have to do something about it. Stay tuned-