Katie Holmes’ TULLE pleated skirt look the other day inspired me to do my own top, skirt and flats look yesterday. Katie wore a cardigan over her top. My weather hasn’t been that breezy to wear any cardigan yet so I just went without it. I think I looked just as chic as Katie. Not as expensive but chic nonetheless.
Breakdown of my look after the fold…

Like I promised yesterday, here is the first installment of my Maxi Dress Fashion show (haha). My spring look wearing the Forever21 Paisley Print Maxi Dress.
Forever21 Paisley Print Maxi Dress, $22.80
Cato Gladiator Flats, $8
Sterling Watch, gift
Gold & Silver butterfly bracelet, gift
Teardrop earrings, $3.99
Black Sunnies, $10
This paisley maxi dress is gorgeous if I say so myself. Actually, my husband said it’s pretty . It’s also very comfortable and light. I have to tell you though that the dress is floor length. In the standing picture, notice how I was scrunching it on the side? Because it’s long and …read more

I found this gray tunic from Walmart for $3 which I thought is very simple and chic at the same time. The tunic is actually long enough to wear as a dress for a petite woman. I could wear it as a dress too but I’m afraid bending will be out of the question, heh. Here’s how I wore it instead.
Gray Tunic, $3
OLD Navy Jeans, $19.99
Gladiator Zipper Heels, $24.99
White circle cut out necklace, $3.99
silver hoop earrings, $3.99
silver bangles set, $3.99
Marc Jacobs White Stam Bag Replica, $52.69
At first glance you could say the tunic is a kind of juvenile …read more

The floral patch print of my new spring dress is so pretty if I say so myself. I am so glad I also have a floral wedge that went nicely with it. A friend of mine who used to live in Europe sent it to me a few years ago.
Floral Patch print dress, $14.99 (from Walmart)
Floral Wedge, gift from Europe
Marc Jacobs White Stam Bag replica, $52.99 (Accessory Bug)
gold and silver butterfly bracelet, Christmas gift from the Husband
hoop earrings, $2.99
sterling silver watch, gift
Pardon the way I was standing on the first picture. I was trying to get the floral picture …read more

When it comes to bargain shopping there are 5 places I could honestly tell you that I frequent a lot. I actually have more than that, maybe about 10 places to bargain shop but I’m only going to share with you the 5 places I mostly go to for bargain shopping.
CATO – I’ve only discovered CATO about 2 years ago actually. Before that, whenever I saw the commercials featuring beautiful dresses and tops I thought they were expensive. The first time I visited the store inside a mall I was surprised how reasonable the prices are. I could walk …read more

The last top I found when I went recession shopping at the “going out of business” Goody’s store is this Hypnotik Black Tunic. It used to be $30 but I ended up paying only $9.96. It wish it was lower than that but oh well.

The sleeves are split with 2-button detail. The banded hem is the one that actually caught my attention at first. I’m looking forward to wearing this come Spring and Summer time. I’d probably wear it with a pair of jeans and heels or flats. I could wear it now but it’s still cold …read more

When I bought my Ashley Judd white jeans from Goody’s the other day, I also found 2 cute tops from the Ashley Judd line. Goody’s is going out of business by the way. They’re selling everything with 50 to 70% off of the original prices. Go visit a Goody’s store near you and hope you find some items you like. Meanwhile, here are the 2 Ashley Judd tops that I found.

Ashley Judd teal smocked short sleeves with keyhole-tie top. It used to be $25 but I only paid $9.96. This teal top would look beautiful with the white …read more

If you haven’t heard it by now, Goody’s is going out of business. The website is not even available anymore. It’s really sad because I love that store. I’ve found great brand name stuff (polka-dot dress, Breakin’Loose white dress, etc)  there in very affordable prices. If you remember, Ashley Judd’s collection made it’s home at Goody’s in 2007. From tops, jeans, coats, and bags. I’ve always wanted to get my hands on an Ashley Judd item but they were still a little pricey for my wallet.
Now that Goody’s is going out of business I figured I might as well …read more

My husband and I had a meeting with our 5th grader’s Teacher and Guidance Councilor yesterday and here’s the Look For Less I came up with for a School Meeting outfit .

multicolored ruffled tiered top, $10
OLD Navy cuffed jeans, $14.99
unlisted bow peep-toe pumps, $10
Accessories : charm bracelet (n/a), twisted drop hoop earrings ($2.99), sterling watch (n/a)

Celebrities like Kate Holmes, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba has been seen around town cuffing their jeans so I thought I’d do it too. It reminds of the fashion trend when I was still in college which I actually liked around that …read more

Let me explain the title first. The day after I cropped and put a collage together from the pictures of me wearing the Black Sabbath Hi Top Chuck Taylor (3rd picture), I checked the entries from the  Converse “The Doors” Sneakers giveaway and a comment from Joni made me smile.  Apparently her daughter told her that Mom’s don’t wear Chuck’s. She couldn’t be more wrong .

I’m a Mom of 2, a 10 yr old boy and 2yr old girl. Look at the pictures above, I’m wearing Chuck’s . I also have a pair of the black hi-top …read more