Happy Friday fashionistas!!!! I hope your week went well. This week’s FFF features affordable goodies available at your local H&M stores! Cheers and enjoy your weekend!
Striped top $12.95
Slim fit pant $12.95
Lace skull applique’ sweatshirt $19.95
Rhinestone statement bracelet $14.95
Printed pants $19.95
Sparkly stone sweatshirt $19.95
Ballet flats $17.95
Hi everyone….I’m back with my weekly-ish Instagram roundup! Follow me @yourstylejourney for more pictures!!! I’m so addicted to this Instagram thing- it’s only been a couple of months for me but I think it’s so great to just snap a pic and share it with you guys!
Happy Mani-Monday! Check out these amazing manicures! I am thoroughly inspired to break out my polishes and get artsy!
Not a nail risk taker? Don’t fret….A great nude or a classic red always works!
Drew Barrymore is the latest celebrity to create her own makeup collection Flower which debuted this month exclusively at Wal- Mart. Her over 180 piece collection includes eye, face, lip and nail products which are available at 1,500+ Wal-Mart locations. What is great about this collection is that it’s cruelty free(not tested on animals) and the price point is beyond amazing- nothing is over $15! It is luxury products at mass market prices. According to the press release the collection is “formulated with the same quality ingredients found in department store luxury brands, but sold for a fraction of the price”.
How did Barrymore produce such high quality products at such fair prices???? Well Barrymore and team chose to skip paid advertising and rely solely on blogs, social media, word of mouth and Barrymore’s popularity to do the “advertising”,which frees up the usual 20-30% that would fund advertising. That money is then able to then go into the formulation of great products. The same formulas that high-end companies all over the world are using. Impressive to say the least! I can’t wait to try it!
I really love the clear view shadow palettes which make it easy to find the color your looking for and the super cute packaging with rose gold detail!
Happy Friday my fellow fashion lovers!!!!! I have some fabulous affordable finds for you to shop! Have a great weekend!
Starting with my FAVORITE new bracelet that I just can’t take off…..
Chain and rhinestone bracelet $14 at Nordstrom.
Cosmetic pouch $14 at Nordstrom.
3 stone stud earrings $10 at Nordstrom.
Long sleeve scoop neck T $14.90 at Nordstrom. ( perfect under your faux fur vest)
Fingerless wool gloves with pearl detail $18.76 at Nordstrom.
I saw this book today and think it’s the cutest idea:) $16.95 at Urban Outfitters.
With Paris couture fashion week coming to an end today, I must admit I feel like I’ve watched a fairy tale unfold before my eyes. This particular fashion week which solely concentrates on haute couture pieces from fashion designers around the world, is my favorite of all fashion weeks. I look forward to the opulent, magical, detailed pieces that come down those Parisian runways. These are the most beautiful creations in the fashion industry all in one place; all in one week (4 days technically). The craftsmanship is absolutely impeccable as the designers pull out all the stops to see their “dream” creations come to light. One of these dresses can take over 2,000 hours of work to create. While many designers showcased their collections, I had four favorites- Valentino, Elie Saab, Giambattista Valli and Zuhair Murad. These designers lived up to my ultimate fashion dreams of Paris couture fashion week! Just beautiful!!!!!
My favorite creations………
Valentino
Elie Saab
Giambattista Valli
Zuhair Murad
What are the “it” colors for 2013????? I can’t choose just one! The two colors that I won’t be able to live without are Emerald and Lilac!!!! So many of my favorite fashion moments have included at least one of these colors , if not both! Emerald has always been a go to color in my wardrobe but I’m really making room for lilac this year and am very excited about it. If you’re not big into color you can start by adding a shoe or clutch to your outfit or adding these colors into your makeup regimen. If you love color, go crazy with it- The more the merrier!
Some colorful inspiration…..
Spring is around the corner and although we are all freezing right now, we should start thinking about Spring wardrobe options. Every Spring I have a go-to heel that I wear constantly and this Spring I will be turning to my black & white heel! This effortless combo can be paired with dresses, jeans, shorts etc. and looks great with colorful prints as well. Black & white will be HUGE this Spring and here are 3 options for you to shop!
Nine West ‘Acre’ $89 available at Piper Lime.
Nine West ‘Goulding’ $89 available at Zappos.
Nine West ‘Ferdinand’ $89 available at Zappos.
Happy Friday Fashionistas!!!! Here are some affordable finds for you to shop. Have a great weekend!
1. Linen cardigan $14.99 2. Leopard print linen T $14.99 both available at Zara.
3. Ribbed long fingerless gloves $19 4. NYX lip gloss trio $10 both available at Nordstrom.
5. Magic wallet $14.99 6. Long sleeve V neck T $14.99 7. Nail polish $8.99 all available at JCrew.
This Ralph Lauren silk dress with beaded bib is absolutely stunning! 
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