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2.23.2010

Lots of new awesomeness

Since I'm a bit of a fashion dork, I check Forever 21's New Arrivals section every morning when I read my blogs and news.. I don't usually buy anything but I just love gawking at all the beautiful clothes.

This week they added some super-cute stuff that I had to share :) The pictures link to the items!

I didn't realize it at first, but I guess I'm really concentrating on black and white this year...

2.21.2010

Trixie

I want this dress so much, it's painful, but it is out of my price range. :( It's absolutely resplendent in its 1920s-1930s charms though! Can't you just picture it with a matching cloche and a big, funky brooch?

Trixie by reVamp Vintage ~ $175.00

Elizabeth's Flickr Finds: Winter Sports

In honor of the Winter Olympics, today's Flickr Finds are winter sport themed! (Aren't the Victorian skaters adorable?)

1. 191x - Lausanne - Rue du Débarcadère - Enea Bossi Sr, 2. 1939 January - Harry A. Crovo Jr. (second from the left), and his hockey buddies at Hebron Academy in Hebron, Maine, 3. Curling is a serious sport, 4. 1926 01 xx - xxxxx - Enea Jr, Enea, Charles, 5. 1914c - Central Park; Children on sleds (Library of Congress), 6. Skiing - late 1930s, 7. Ladies' toboggan race, 8. Grandpa, 9. woman on skis

2.19.2010

Twist Shirt

The construction of this shirt captivates me. I wish I could figure out if it opens like a regular shirt or if you need to slip it over your head.

twist shirt by Richard Nicoll from TopShop ~ $80

check out the other designs from Richard Nicoll here

Crochet Flower Top from Forever 21

If you have a curvy figure like me, it can sometimes be difficult shopping at Forever 21. The store seems more suited to skinny young teens than older figuresque Latinas. That doesn't stop me from shopping there though. It just makes me work harder to find unique items that will complement my figure.

I seem to have more luck at the online store now that I have in the brick-and-mortar one. I think it's because a mall store has been picked through and the popular sizes go quickly and the online store has a full selection. Also, I've developed an understanding of what fits me from there and what doesn't which makes it easier to select things online.

I just got this beautiful Crochet Flower top and wanted to alert Spiffy readers about it (people in the Boston area feel free to ignore this so we don't accidentally run into each other wearing the same thing). It's a very beautiful top and they did a great job detailing it. If you are larger than a C cup and/or have a wide rib cage, avoid this. Otherwise, go for it. It's comfortable, breathable and just absolutely exquisite. Just note that it has quite the plunging neckline and if you are shy (or have an overprotective boyfriend like I do) you may want to wear something underneath it.

Crochet Flower Top - $29.80

2.17.2010

Budget-Friendly Forever21 Accessories

One of the things I like most about shopping at Forever21 (both the store and online) is their amazing collection of accessories. All sorts of wonderful baubles and doodads that make me all giddy. It's very hard for me to feel guilty shopping through this section because everything is so affordable! For a spiffy gal on a budget, some inexpensive accessories can really transform an outfit, a look, a style. If you like a Forever21 accessory, my advise is to snag it quickly because their stock has high turnover and popular items sell out fast.

When I'm on the hunt for accessories, I have several details I look for. Polka-dots, stripes, birds, elephants, cherries, bows, hearts, anything 1920s, something that reminds me of an old movie, Art Deco style, Parisian style, Nautical style, vintage travel chic and of course everything cloche! Here are some accessories currently on Forever21 that I liked and I thought I'd share with you.