the style find.: February 2013

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

denim and dots

this denim with polka dots trend is one that i'm loving. i scooped up some skinny jeans at Target the other day, they were such a steal i couldn't pass them up.

Skinny Rolled Ankle Pant (Available online in Mint) - $20 on sale) - (Target)

they were certainly more of an impulse purchase but here are some of the other denim with dots that have caught my eye:

1969 dot always skinny skimmer jeans - $54.99 on sale - (Gap)

Lucky Brand 'Sofia' Print Skinny Jeans - $59.40 on sale - (Nordstrom)

Vintage Wash Skinny Jeans with Lazer Spot Print - $61.39 - (ASOS)

Jimmy Jimmy Short - Polka Dot Indigo - $158 - (Paige)

MARC BY MARC JACOBS Distressed Print Skinny Jeans (Lily Dot) - $198 - (Nordstrom)

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

i love jewelry. i'm a sucker for nice pieces and am always drawn to the cartier, tiffany's and yurman window displays. while i tend to stick to my "good" stuff on a regular basis i do like to mix it up with some fun costume pieces.

it kills me to spend alot on costume jewelry, and while i'll occasionally splurge on faux pieces from j.crew or nordstrom but forever 21 has really become one of my go-to's for trendy jewelry that won't break the bank.

the key at forever 21 is to pick out pieces that are inexpensive but don't look cheap. shopper be warned- you do have to spend some time sifting through some cheap looking pieces, but they consistently have some hidden gems for unbelievable prices. here are 21 of my current faves...

Bow Bangle - $3.80 - (Forever 21)

Lacquered Nautical Studs - $3.80 - (Forever 21)

Opaque Rhinestone Chain Necklace - $8.80 - (Forever 21)

Stack Rings - $3.80 - (Forever 21)

Dangling Geometric Earrings - $4.80 - (Forever 21)

Curved Matte Cuff - $5.80 - (Forever 21)

Pearlescent Twisted Ring Set - $4.80 - (Forever 21)

Cutout Dove Studes - $3.80 - (Forever 21)

Zigzag Patterned Bangle Set - $8.80 - (Forever 21)

Sparkling Jaguar Hinge Bracelet - $19.80 - (Forever 21)

Faceted Drop Earrings - $5.80 - (Forever 21)

Sparkling Teardrop Pin - $6.80 - (Forever 21)

Double Link Chain Necklace - $6.80 - (Forever 21)

Colored Rhinestone Chain Necklace - $6.80 - (Forever 21)

Rhinestone Cutout Ring - $6.80 - (Forever 21)

Bowtie Stud Set -$3.80 - (Forever 21)

Cutout Bar Bracelet - $7.80 - (Forever 21)

Sparkling Teardrop Earrings - $6.80 - (Forever 21)

Rhinestone Square Necklace - $12.80 - (Forever 21)

Rhinestone Ring Set - $4.80 - (Forever 21)

Pointed Bib Necklace - $6.80 - (Forever 21)

Thursday, February 7, 2013

the ultimate shopping search engine.

you know when you come across a site that changes your life forever? shoptyle is it for me.

looking to see who has louboutin's on sale or who's selling tory burch reva flats in the color you're dying for? you can type in a brand or a specific item and shopstyle will pull up nearly every site that sells what you're looking for. you can filter your search by brand, price, color, or store. and the best part? you can compare different sites all in one place to find the absolute best price. once you find the item (and the best price) shopstyle redirects you to the store's site, whether it's saks or shopbop.

waiting for a specific item to go on sale? you can set up alerts to email you as soon as the price drops!

for my friends wedding back in june i knew i wanted a bold turquoise necklace to go with my black peplum dress but was overwhelmed searching site by site. enter shopstyle. i typed in "turquoise necklace", adjusted the price to a range i was comfortable paying and voila! i found this amazing kenneth jay lane statement piece. from there i was able to compare different sites that sold the same piece so i could get the best price.

Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Spike Necklace - $70 - (revolveclothing.com)

just recently i used shopstyle to vet through numerous sites and pages and pages of ferragmo flats. i scored this gorgeous pair for over half off at zappos couture. needless to say i'm a happy camper.