Leggings with Bows, Moptops & Potato chips

Howdy... I'm on my way back from my mental vacay. Sometimes you have to take some time off from everything to get your mind right. Erykah Badu wrote 'Window Seat' just for me... lol.

I was at traffic court a few days back. I had a super early check in time but if any of you know, that appointment time means nothing. I stood in a line that wrapped around a building, so I decided to people watch. There was a really hip, trendy chick in line. Fly sunglasses, hot white handbag- just really cute for it to be 8 am. As the line moved, I noticed there was something special about her leggings. They had bows on them! I don't know her name, but cute girl, thanks for inspiration! Gotta buy these!


OWWWW! I really want these! Charlie 5 Point mini bow leggings on BoutiqueToYou.com on sale for $79! I have $79... I'm gonna buy these this week! These leggings are cute & multi-functional- pumps, sandals, flats, dressy or casual. You gotta buy some too!

I have a thing for white shirts. Long sleeves, short ones, tanks, tight, loose- you can't go wrong with a white shirt. I'd pair this Mango brand shirt

with the leggings. It has a cute zipper in the back

and obviously everyone loves it because its on backorder on Asos.com for $33.65-

Black & white works on a job interview... so I'd turn the outfit up with a bright, splashy color and one of my favorite things; A CARDIGAN!!!

Victoriassecret.com for $29.50- you can buy a bunch of these at this price. The short sleeves give it a different cardigan look. You can do this for summer with a tank or like I did, layer it with sleeves. Push the shirt sleeves back, grab some bracelets & pumps like these


Steve Madden makes these. 'Caryssa' on Piperlime for $89.00... I bought these back at Christmas from Bakers & I love them. This is a great shoe at a reasonable cost- hell, Rachel Zoe made them one of her shoe picks on Piperlime (after I bought them... assume what you will from my comment...).

I made a new friend a few months ago. We'd met once or twice before but this particular night after talking about potato chips, she became one of my favorite people. Fast forward a few months and my new stylish friend launched a seriously fly, grown up blog about everything from Henna hair coloring to recipes to DIY projects & her fashion picks (which are fly!)- check out
The Moptop Maven right now!

Happy Shopping!

Erica O.

Scarcity...

Hi...

I haven't blogged in a few weeks and even though I find awesome stuff online everyday, I haven't wanted to share... until now. Instead of being on the couch moping, I'm showing you these...



AMAZING! Kitty-cooper.co.uk These are custom made shoes- it takes about 21 days to make them but so worth it! I think I love this pair the most. That sweet little bow makes a sexy shoe sexier. SInce I'm building a business, I'm adding this to my list of things to get when the checks start rolling in... what do you think?

Erica

Burning a Hole in My Pocket

I think I've said it a few times... I like shopping. Buying things makes me feel good. Buying detergent makes me happy. Magazines give me a rush. We shouldn't even talk about what gum does... I found some really random things I'd like to drop a few bucks on. Let me know what you think-


I am working to invest money on things, including clothes. When you buy certain things, its to have it for a while.. think of it as an investment. This dress is one of those cases.. its a Rachel Palley tulip dress. I really like dresses made of jersey. No matter what you wear with it, it works. Sandals, pumps, gold belt, cardigan... they all work. This reminds me of a really sexy, simple dress you'd take on a vacation. Shopbop.com $233.

I didn't ever watch The Hills but I know Lauren Conrad always has on something amazing. She has a clothing line that's not too bad. Some "stars" need to stick to what they're famous for (I'm not saying any names...) but she's done okay...

$39.99 at Kohls- you can do $39.99!

You guys know I like shoes... I may buy these tomorrow...

'Tucker WP' Bakershoes.com, $79.90- no brainer!

I don't know what I'd do with this but I want it...

This makes me think old Hollywood glamour- a feathered cape? I want it to hang in my closet... Asos.com $90.

What do you think of my random wants?

Erica

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Erica

Burning a hole in my pocket!

I filed my taxes last night & I am so pumped to be getting a refund! I think refunds are to be spent on something you wouldn't or couldn't spend your paycheck money on unless there's a huge expense hanging over your head and you've been counting the days 'till you got that extra guap to catch up. I think I can kinda afford to blow mine on something fun (key word being 'kinda" 'cause there's ALWAYS something I could pay. That Target credit card has a death grip on my credit score- lesson learned... always carry 50% of your available credit line on your card...). So if I decide to "tho' it in da' bag", here are my top 3 splurges...



I'm a sucker for some good shoes, these days, especially a sexy pump. This is a sexy pump- Elizabeth and James 'Nora' at Bloomingdales.com for $365. Yes, the profile of this shoe is hawt but this is why I fell face-first



Guhdness!!! Leather lace, a 5 inch heel AND a platform?! You like them too, huh?

Since I'm spending found money, 2 pairs of shoes aren't a bad idea... especially when this is the second pair...



'Paris' by Elizabeth and James for $365 at Shopbop.com is a serious shoe. This is the kind of shoe you could wear a really hot dress, business look or some jeans & a v-neck white tee with. Are you smiling yet? No-? Try this...



You are now I'm sure. I just stumbled upon Elizabeth & James shoes and I am completely impressed. I think shoes do something for an outfit, no matter the outfit. With all the Hot Girls (Beyonce, Lady Gaga, J-Lo, Zoe Saldana, Anne Hatheway...) making us drool with their $1000 shoes, we want to keep up. However, I don't have $1000 to spend on shoes just yet- Elizabeth & James seems to make drool worthy shoes at a doable, semi-affordable price. Google them... or just wait for the pics of mine on my feet in about 10 days (direct deposit is genius!)

I bought my Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Dr. Q' bag with my refund year before last. Its only right to continue the refund-purse-purchase tradition this year with...



'Morning After' Satchel by Rebecca Minkoff. LOVE IT! I have been seeing lots of her bags for almost a year now & I think I may be a fan. Its almost impossible to find a really pretty, leather bag for under $600- Rebecca Minkoff has done it. I saw a woman with one last week at Queen Bee in Culver City (google it, then make an appointment with Jodi; you & your huney will thank me- post a comment- lol) with one. I try not to stop people that look snooty & ask about their wares, but I had to! I'm kinda sure I'm getting this one! NeimanMarcus.com, $550 plus free shipping!!

What are you buying with your refund? Share!!! I'm on direct deposit countdown!!!

Erica "Where Dem Dollas At?!" Orange

I broke...

So my plan for the year is to buy smarter. I adore shopping... you guys know that... so today, I came to terms with it myself. I like buying things- lol- and I think I always will. The goal is to accept it then make better, wiser choices (sounds good, right?). With that in mind, I bought these today...


Thigh boots are a wardrobe staple... don't judge me! I bought a pair at lunch and a hamburger. UrbanOutfitters.com $148.00. I like them so much I wanna wear them with sexy underwear and nothing else- lol...

Its not going to be winter forever, so I'm snatching up cute stuff now... like this?

Asos.com, on clearance for $37.39. I think I need one...

Confession time- I bought more than those boots today... I spent about $30 at Forever21.com today. Another one of those functional purchases- a cardigan & some rings. The plan is to wear the cardigan with the boots on date night... with those sexy panties... lol.

I'm back!

Erica

Happy New Year...

Hi guys!

I said it once before, I had no intention of participating in the recession. However, it wanted to make me play with it. I haven't been doing a whole lot of shopping, trying to get smart about how I spend my money. I think I need to start being smarter about how I spend my money. There's nothing like buying 5 or 6 pairs of shoes in a month, but there is a really great feeling buying this



That was my Christmas gift to myself...

I'll be back to buying shoes later this week... maybe...

Erica