Looking for a great festival bag or an easy breezy bag for the warmer months? Well, I stumbled upon the cutest bags at Forever 21 this weekend. One is a small cross body bag with tassel detail, and the other is a clutch with fringe detail. Both bags are perfect for Spring & Summer and match everything. Priced under $33, they are budget friendly as well.
Genuine suede fringe clutch $32.90
Crossbody bag with tassel detail $17.90
A Striped button up shirt is a classic wardrobe staple that transcends genres and will never go out of style. I prefer black & white stripes, but any color combinations will work. From casual to chic, the possibilities are endless when it comes to this sartorial power player. A striped shirt can be worn with distressed denim, luxe leather, skirts, shorts and slacks. Your mom can pull it off as well as your 20 year old sister. Every wardrobe needs at least one.
Scroll down for some ideas on how to rock the striped button up.
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I recently received my Mansur Gavriel bucket bag after almost two years of waiting. I’ve been wanting this bucket bag for a while and really love the black/flamma combination, which is lined in red leather. I love how simple the design is with a fun pop of color. The bags are highly coveted and made in Italy in small batches which is why they sell out SO FAST! I am totally obsessed with my new bag and wanted to share it with you along with an affordable alternative.
Mansure Gavriel bucket bags come in a variety of colors and sizes. You can choose from various colors for the lining as well. These bags are highly functional and move from day to night effortlessly.
Mansur Gavriel $395-$695 (depending on size.)
Urban Outfitters Budget friendly alternative (just a gorgeous)$44
H&M is having a great sale right now! My new favorite oversized cozy ’78 sweater is only $9.99!!! Everything from dresses to shoes to bags to pants are on sale as well. Check it out.
How perfect is this sweater for super bowl sunday?! H&M ’78 sweater
Fedoras are a Fall must have, I wear them year round but am particularly fond of them during the cooler seasons. Fedoras work on everyone, even if you think you’re not a hat person. Fedoras can pretty much be worn with any hairstyle, I wear mine with my hair down, with a side braid and with a low bun. If you love fedoras, you’ll love my selections below, all under $20 of course. And at these prices, even if you’re not a hat person, now’s the time to step out of your comfort zone and get your first fedora. It’ll look great on you, I promise:)
Xo, Journey
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Burgundy with faux leather trim.
Hi everyone, I’m pretty excited about this look for less post because I’m so into lace up shoes right now. Lace up flats are all the rage and these are pretty much the “heel” version of them. Many of my look for less posts feature something super expensive and a similar option for waaaaaaay less. This time my “expensive” option is actually mid priced, BUT I know $120 for heels is a lot to spend if you’re on a budget…..soooooo I found a similar pair priced at $35. If you can afford the $120 option- great! If not……I got you girl!
Note: Both of these heels come in a variety of colors. Click links below to shop.
Xo, Journey
Look for Less Lace up heels $35.
Every Holiday season I put together a post with a selection of Holiday party dresses to shop. That post is published in early November to give everyone time to shop for the holiday parties they’ll be attending. This year I will do that holiday dress post as planned BUT I’ve stumbled across a dress that I simply can’t wait until November to share. This dress is so pretty. It’s a combination of the perfect length, material and design. The dress fits petite to curvy body types. The lace detail is gorgeous and the cutout back is sexy while remaining very classy. it comes in a variety of colors and is priced under $100. This is a great dress to grab now for the holiday season ahead or for upcoming weddings you will attend. This is a must have dress for all occasions.
Lace cutout back dress $98 available exclusively at Nordstrom.
Here in California, seasons can be tricky because we don’t really have any. September cools down somewhat but overall we experience an endless Summer while the rest of the country is quickly cooling down. This is when my favorite end of summer look comes into play- Good ol’ blue jeans and a white shirt! (T- shirt or button up) I wear this outfit with or without a white blazer and with shoes ranging from white chucks to strappy heels. It really is the perfect end of summer look when it’s just cool enough to bust out your jeans, but not cool enough for rich colors, textures or Fall layers.
Find inspiration below and check out Yourstylejourney on Instagram to see how I styled my personal blue jeans & white T look.
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Is it September already??? Fall is right around the corner and I wanted to share my favorite Fall footwear styles with you. From cute & casual to sexy, these styles will have you covered throughout Fall and into Winter.
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Booties: Booties are a MUST for Fall. (although I wear them year round) They are cute and comfy while giving you a slight lift with a 1-2 inch heel. Booties go with everything and you need some now! Stick to basics or get a pair with buckles or fringe, it’s up to you.
Lace up Flats: Lace up flats are so HOT right now, the comfortable, yet sexy spin on the traditional ballet flat will have you wanting a pair in every color!
Leopard Pumps: As Jenna Lyons once said “leopard is a neutral” and I couldn’t agree more. Leopard pumps will give any outfit just the right amount of oomph!
Burgundy Pumps: Burgundy is such a rich beautiful hue and is the perfect alternative to red through the cooler months.
Brown Riding Boots: I pretty much live in my riding boots from October-January. These comfy, chic boots can be worn over jeans and are great during the cold rainy/snowy months at keeping your feet warm and dry.
Fringe Stiletto Boots: One word…… Fierce!
Stylish Slip- Ons: I love grey for Fall, as well as texture. These textured slip- ons are the perfect statement sneaker for Fall.
The latest IT shoe that has taken over all of your favorite bloggers Instagrams and countless magazine pages is a new take on a traditional silhouette. These are not your average ballet flats. First Spotted on the runway at fashion week and now seen just about everywhere, The pointy lace up flat is the shoe of the Summer and will be even hotter throughout Fall & Winter. The flat design keeps the shoes comfy and practical while the lace up detail adds just enough “sexy” to elevate the shoe to an entirely new level without being over the top.
These can be worn day or night with pretty much anything from dresses to ripped jeans. Mine arrived over the weekend and I have not put them back in their box since.
Shop lace up flats on any budget below.
Topshop ‘Kingdom’ flats $95 (These are the ones I purchased featured on my Instagram today)
Isabel Marant ‘Leo’ flats $580
Jeffrey campbell ‘Atrium’ flats $130
Aquazurra ‘Christy’ flats $675
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