Brutal, Buyable, Bargain: Ornamental Gold Skirt

Brutal: Milly, $225; Buyable: Ann Taylor, $108; Bargain: New York and Company, $50

How to Wear Them

Work

Out

Knock on Wood

Why are these rings $75 dollars? They're amazing. (Answered my own question.)



Available here.

Brutal, Buyable, Bargain: Nature Hair Accessories

Keep nature in your fall wardrobe with floral (etc.) hair accessories.

Let's start with the gray beanie with a floral accent.



Brutal
Diane von Furstenburg: $180

Buyable
Mel's Bells on Etsy: $32

Bargain
KMart: $7 (not kidding)

Now the bird bobby pins.



Brutal
Marc Jacobs: $28 for 2

Buyable
Juicy Couture: $30 for 4

Bargain
KMart: $3 for 3

Brutal, Buyable, Bargain: The French Stripe Blazer

The blazer is still going strong for fall but french stripes add a fresh kick to the look. Here are 3 different price points for ultimately the same effect:



Brutal
Bird by Juicy Couture: $300

Buyable
Spiegel: $79

Bargain
Dream Out Loud: $18 (!!!!)

New Etsy Item: Floral Minidress

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Dress: Airwave Vintage
Belt: Urban Outfitters
Heels: Coco and Lilly ($20)
Readers: Forever 21

My First Etsy Sale!

I sold my first Etsy item! This adorable pair of boots (I really wanted them but they weren't my size).



Here's a link to my store:
Airwave Vintave

I love trying to pick pieces out that others might like. Let me know what you think!

Hot and Bold Shoulder

Embellished and bold shoulders can be hard to wear, especially when you're trying to make it work outside of the club, so I've gathered some tops and dresses that are a little more understated than most styles with a chip on their shoulder. Oh, and they're all on the cheaper side, priced under $70.

Tops:


The loose construction and leopard print deformalizes the shoulders, making them less of a statement on their own.
$48 from Silence and Noise from Urban Outfitters


The grommeting is fairly toned down and becomes less harsh with the neutral gray and blush pink also offered.
$68 by Eight Sixty from Nordstrom


A loose tee makes embellished shoulders work for every day.
$39.50 from Express
(There's a similar look by Romeo & Juliet Couture for $59 on Bluefly.)


This monochromatic tee would look great with jeans or black leggings for a casual look.
$20.30 from Arden B


The crop, stone gray color, and rolled sleeves give this top a cool, laid-back feel.
$40 from Topshop


The wide, bold roses give the voluminous shoulders ground to stand on, making them feel less out of place.
$15.80 from Forever 21


The plain white cotton and charming bow help tone down the exaggerated shoulders and make this top more work-appropriate.
$47.86 from ASOS

Dresses:


The lace gives a more romantic feel to the usually harsh bold shoulder statement.
$19.80 from Forever 21


Plain black, long sleeves, and a simply tucked waistline give this dress symmetry against the studded shoulders.
$68 by Silence Noise from Urban Outfitters


Delicate roses and a creamy yellow make this dress fit into a timeless garden more than a modern spaceship.
$68 from Topshop


Floral lace transforms this dress from clubby to classy.
$64.96 from ASOS Petite
(An almost exact copy of this dress is available on Forever 21 for $41 cheaper!)


Metallic "feathers" give the same feel as metal detailing but aren't as austere.
$68.38 by Rare from ASOS

and just for fun, here's dress that's definitely harder to pull off (and is more expensive than the others) but successfully achieves the futuristic, bold shoulder look.

$76.92 from ASOS