Double Take

Silvertone Square Hoop Earrings

BCBGeneration - $25.00

 

VS.

Also available in Gold.

Rhinestone Square Hoop Earrings

Forever 21 - $7.80 

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Oh what a difference a name makes - Same style, better price. 
This is only costume jewelry, which most of us typically wear on occasion and not as "everyday wear", so if you have the option to save a couple bucks I say GO FOR IT! 

They may not be BCBG's but hey who'll ever know the difference?

 

Well...you can trust me, I'm good at keeping secrets!

Happy Savings Fashionistas.

xo.

BeetleJuice, Beetlejuice, BeetleJuice.

An ode to Mr. Juice himself. In a more girly, stylish & refined way.

Lazerade by Veda Rosemary Dress - $69 

xo.

Color-Blocked.

 

During the recent finale of Basketball Wives, Shaunie O'Neal wowed audience members in a custom  knee length color-blocked number by Atlanta based designer Nicci Hou. While Ms. Shaunie has the means for an amazing stylist (Mr. Bradshaw) and a fab designer to assist with creating color-blocked dreams, most of us budget fashionistas  have to stick to the racks to achieve this greatness. 

But have no fear because these Motel pieces may be the answer to our color-blocking prayers....

Motel  "Ozlem Dress" - $70.00 

The color palette on this number features the same Pinks, Blues, & Oranges seen in Shaunie's dress however these colors are more muted versus the brightly colored custom dress. One great thing about a more muted color-blocking scheme is that you are able to dress it up and down differently, wear it during anytime of the year, all the while allowing yourself to be bold without worrying about flaunting too much color.

This sleeveless dress can be worn alone during these last days of summer with nude open-toed pumps or wedges but can also be transformed for fall by adding a simple blazer, opaque tights, & a colored pump or wedge.

Not feeling the dress? Well perhaps this other Motel piece can answer your prayers...

Motel "Kylie Skirt" - $50.00

Pairing this skirt with a neutral black top will allow you to have the boldness of the color-blocking on bottom without going too crazy on top. Try this skirt with a  sheer black blouse, black tank or even a fitting long-sleeved mesh top.

Follow the color-blocked road & look fab with these two Motel pieces & more at Karmaloop.com

Happy Blocking Stylenista's.

xo

Multi-Colored Dreams.

Ernesto Esposito - $483

As seen on Beyonce in September's issue of InStyle magazine

VMA Fashion Recap.

The Twitter world was buzzing last night with constant updates about MTV's Video Music Awards. 

Highlights of the night included Beyonce's introduction of her baby bump, Gaga as Jo Calderone, & Adele's 1st VMA performance which showcased her amazing vocals. 

This year celebs sashayed across a black carpet to show off their threads for the evening, and as usual there were some hits & some inevitable misses. 

Here are a few looks from last night that I loved, liked & could have done without with.

Loves

Beyonce; in Lanvin

Kelly; 

In Falguni & Shane Peacock & Christian Louboutin 

can't stress how much I LOVE, LOVE, LOVEE  Kelly's dress!

 Demi Lovato; in Mandalay

Beyonce [performance look]

& last but of course not least....

 

Gaga aka Jo Calderone

  

Likes

Kim Kardashian 

Everyone knows I love Kim K. but this dress of hers was not a usual fave of mine.

However from the neck up she's gorge as usual.

 

 Jojo; in Marco Marco

...Could Have Done Without 

Selena Gomez 

[On the cusp of like & dislike..]

This Julien MacDonald gown, though beautiful, is a little too much for her small frame. I understand the edginess she was going for, but I'm not into it.

Nicki Minaj

I'm ALL for self expression, but seriously Nicki this is Harajuku'd out! 

Call the Harajuku Lover Gwen Stefani for better tips!

 Katy Perry; in Versace & Jimmy Choo

Another woman who I like but I'm not a fan of this "Polynesian Pin-Up" look.  

Kreayshawn

I'm still confused on how this girl got to the VMA's, but this 'fit has me even more confused. 

& tell Sha-Naynay I said hey next time she does your hair.

[all images are property of MTV & Getty Images]   

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 Perhaps next year's VMA's will be more entertaining & have more surprises. 

 xo.

Fall into It.

With the dog days of summer almost over & fall quickly approaching, what better then a good shoe to step into the season with? The other day I ventured into Old Navy & rather surprisingly I ran into these babies. A sueded bootie with a rubber wedge? A match made in soles heaven! The bootie comes in three lovely fall-esq colors; Camel, Grey & Olive Green, and will fit almost any look. 

Last but not least the price is right plus they are on sale now!

(sale prices vary, in-store ONLY)

Wedge Into Em'

$36.10 - Old Navy

xo.

Welcome Back or Back Welcome?

So after writing a long spiel on how I was re-insipired to blog & a few posts; I went M.I.A again. 

What happened you ask? LIFE! This is the usual excuse.

I graduated college in May & have since been looking for employment & trying to enjoy my time off. Its been a good summer so far, got to catch up with friends & family, make up for much lost quality time with my boyfriend & also enjoy things I've had NO time to do in almost a year. Its been pretty lovely, despite the daunting reality of being a college grad & searching for a job amongst millions of others. 

Things shall be okay & will work out with time, only the lucky ones get dream jobs straight out of college.

Now about this blog...

I vow to start posting again, ranting about fashion & such. I want to change up a few things as well, so just stick with me during my "reconstruction phase" & I hope to excite you! Don't hesitate to follow me on Twitter in the meantime for my randomness - @VanitySixx.

xo.