Red Lips

Its days like these, the warm days that keep us going during the winter. Really they keep us sane.  All this talk of the blizzard is already starting to give me cabin fever.  Red lipstick is if not my favorite accessory, definitely one of the many. It literally can take any ordinary outfit and make it spectacular. My bargain piece in this outfit are definitely these ripped jeans, a $3.99 savers find! Black ripped jeans are on the rise and they make your outfit killer. I personally never grew out of having ripped jeans. There is nothing more edgy. Since getting a second job my blogging has been put on the back burner and I apologize for that. I hope to post more than once this week. Hope everyone is fantastic.
Cheerio!
~Jamie

Shirt: Marshall's  & American Eagle

Jeans: Forever 21

Shoes: Converse 

Lipstick: Sephora

Bag: Francesca's Collection

Headband: Francesca's Collection

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Confession of a shopaholic 15:

Finding something at a ridiculous cheap price that you would never expect has the power to make even the saddest news bearable for a day. 

Finding bargains is my forte. My special bargain in this outfit would be the beautiful Free People black maxi dress that I'm wearing. $7.00 at Marshall's. The most important part of stores in that family ( T.J. Maxx, Marshall's, Etc.) is the clearance racks. You have already marked down rare pieces, with an additional clearance price. I have found my best pieces there. Free People is currently my favorite brand. Their boho materials and fabrics tossed with a very classic look. This dress was anywhere from $60-$100 dollars originally. I love the fact I can wear it all year around too with the right accessories.  Leather jackets make the perfect addition to any outfit. I'm finding it to be colder outside, which makes it a lot harder to get up in the morning to pick out my outfit. Truly though when I do have a killer outfit on, my whole day seems alot better! More posts to come in this beautiful new year, so excited to see what God has in hands for me this year! Happy 2015!

Cheerio!

~Jamie

Dress: Free People

http://www.freepeople.com/

Booties: DSW

Belt: Gap

Jacket: B&B Dakota

Necklace: Vintage from Nana's Jewlery

Special Thanks to this amazing lady who took the time to take these amazing photos of me, please go visit her website 

http://www.marikaevelynphotography.com/

Something Borrowed

The cheapest and most effective way to keep your clothes shopping at a minimum  is to have a best friend. This beautiful Brandy Melville skirt is straight out of her (being Mikaela) closet. At the end of the day if an article of my clothing is missing I know its somewhere in her closet. We share a wardrobe. This fall has been on the warmer side, it's hard to believe its November. With the work schedule like mine, I've been planning my outfits at night while I can't sleep. Its almost uncanny how much a bad outfit can throw your day off. These boots were a killer deal I found. DSW is a great place to find shoes that usually you can't find anywhere else. These were the last pair and they were a whopping $40.00! Who can beat that? Well Happy Wednesday everyone, the weekend fast approaches!
Cheerio!
~Jamie

Shirt: The Gap

Skirt: Brandy Melville

Boots: DSW

Jacket: American Eagle

Socks: Misc.

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Dreamin' of Paisley's

 Well I feel as though every other post I'm wearing shorts. I'm telling you, I have such a hard time giving them up. Well over the last two weeks I did three great things. I bought this amazing paisley kimono, I got a sunflower tattoo, and I bought the new Taylor Swift album 1989. My life has been so hectic. Between working pretty much full time to finding time to sleep, its like I can't catch a break. On the plus side this kimono was a whopping $9.98. The way I measure money is impractical, its in the amount of coffee's I could buy with that money. I think "well for ten dollars I could buy almost 4 coffees". It's really a problem, my addiction to coffee, but its definitely worth it. Paisley's are extremely in, so much so that I have a tattoo on my shoulder of a very large paisley. They were infamous starting as early in the twenty's on men's ties and suit jackets. They've grown to be a much more popular pattern.  The paisley I have permanently tattooed on my body resembles a tear that has been made beautiful by all the pain I have endured in my life. The beach was a great place to breath this day.  On a side note the new Taylor Swift album is so heartfelt and edgy and yes I did get a new tattoo. Sunflower's are my favorite flower and my Mom's. Hope you all have a great week.
Cheerio!
~Jamie

Shirt: Gap

Shorts: American Eagle

Shoes: Minnetonka Moccasins

Kimono: Francesca's Collection

Bracelet: Alex and Ani

Ring: Gift from my best friend

Crisp Leaves & Basic Fall Things

The crisp leaves, the smell of the fresh air, the noise of the cars moving slower than normal for the people's inside to grasp the foliage. Its the last days before winter brings its cold, bitter chill. Its almost in limbo. The weather has been exceptionally warm. Being a warm blooded Californian I very much enjoy the warm weather. So this Free People dress might just take the trophy for my favorite piece of clothing I own. It literally is the most versatile item. Easy to wear with tights, boots, flats and in the summer sandals. My weeks have consisted of long hours at the boutique, so I have no time to post but I have a few things lined up that I'm excited to share. Happy Wednesday, the weekends almost here!

Cheerio!

~Jamie

Dress: Free People

Flats: Old Navy

Jacket: American Eagle

Fall Basics

 (Top Right Sweater: The Gap, Middle Tee: Cut by yours truly... Target, Left Jacket: Francesca's, Middle Leggings: American Eagle, Boots: Target, Beanie: Obey, Glasses: Forever 21)

(Bottom right skirt: Forever 21, Bottom Left booties: Target,  Shirt: Pacsun, Record Fleetwood Mac, Bracelet: Consignment store)

(Bottom right Tank Top: Obey, Middle Sweater: Forever 21, Jeans: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Converse All Stars, Top Right: Arctic Monkeys, Socks: Obey, Necklace: Claire's)

Well what can I say about these outfits, I have a very large wardrobe but really I only wear about twenty percent of it. The thing about me is, I usually look for the best bargain possible. I get an item or piece of clothing that I want stuck in my head and then look everywhere for it, till I can find a reasonable price.  My army pants were a T.J. Maxx find, only ten dollars!  The sweater in that outfit only $25.00.  My Sweater in the top outfit, only $25.00 and the Red Hot Chili Pepper tank, was mens from Target that I cut up and made my own.  In the middle outfit, I bought the polka dot shirt for $7.00.  What Im trying to say here is just because looking around for a bargain takes time, its completely worth it. Usually I scope out a store's website before I actually walk in to see if they have exactly what I'm looking for and if its on sale. You don't have to break the bank to have a great wardrobe. Hopefully some photography posts to come this week!

Cheerio for now!

Jamie

Finally Autumns in the Air

                         

Happy Autumn Everyone, what would we do without this beautiful month of October. Well what can I say about this little number. I'm myself. I feel free. I also am not very poetic right now. Autumn makes me feel free. Its like the change in seasons gives me a new boost. I have a hard time putting the shorts away so tights work perfectly. I'll let you into a secret, these combat boots are one of the best purchases I've ever made. Now here's the secret...Target. I buy lots of basics, odds and ends, and quirky things there.  My work schedule has me going crazy, todays my first day off. I hope everyones having a wonderful day, I will be back this week!
Cheerio!
~Jamie

Shirt: Basic White T

Shorts: American Eagle

Tights: Target

Boots: Target

Sweater: TJ Maxx

Glasses: Coastal