Archive for the ‘Thrifty Trends’ Category
Thrifty Trend: Arm warmers
Like, my arms are totally toasty. Let this bitchin 80s inspired retro look heat up your wardrobe this winter. Arm warmers are a must-have accessory this season. They do double duty, keeping you warm while allowing you to show off your manicure.
Pick up a pair for $16.99 (was $24) at Urban Outfitters. Colors like black or concord will keep your classmates or coworkers from asking to sign your cast.
Thrifty Trends: Urban Street Chic
Are you in the mood for strutting and shopping or kicking some butt? These tough girl accessories will have you ready for whatever your little city mouse heart desires.
Him: “I don’t know whether to be intrigued or afraid.”
You: “Tell me about it, stud.”
Leatherette moto jacket, $27.50 at Arden B
Elvis necklace, $10.20 at ASOS
Studded clutch, $40 at Aldo
Faux fur scarf, $29.99 at The Limited
Studded bracelet, $38 at Dillard’s
Peep toe bootie, $29.80 at Forever 21
Belt, $44 at Topshop
Thrifty Trends: Flirty Flannel
Lumberjacks and grunge mongers beware, this holiday season flannel is going flirty! You’ll love these…and these, and these and these…you get the picture (thanks, Gap, for your ever so catchy new jingle).
Check out these great plaid picks at tres affordable prices!
- Flannel Jacket, $22.97 (was $27.99) at Tilly’s
- Denim Jacket, $49.95 (was $69.50) at American Eagle
- Roxy Handbag, $37.99 at Tilly’s
- Plaid Ear Muffs, $8.99 at Tilly’s
- Plaid Flat Boot, $49.95 (was $69) at DSW
- Flannel Flats, $16.99 (was $26.99) at Tilly’s
- Plaid Flannel Skirt, $16.90 at Forever21
- Red & Black Pleated Skirt, $19.95 (was $29.50) at American Eagle
Thrifty Trend: Shoulder Pads
They’re baaaaack. While a few fashion flashbacks from the 80s have been welcomed with open arms (leggings, fingerless gloves, fringed boots), I have to admit that I didn’t see this one coming.
It seems shoulder pads are poking their way back into mainstream fashion. With my mind barraged with images of Melanie Griffith in “Working Girl” I was hesitant to revisit this retro style, remembering the ghosts of shoulder pads past: slipping out of position, falling out of my double breasted blazer and falling to the floor like some escapee bra stuffer, exiting the dryer in a rolled up ball never to regain its shape, exhibiting such horizontal span as to cause my high school yearbook photo to be zoomed out in order to fit my photo (and hence making me look like a shrunken head).
However, I was pleased to find that today’s beshouldered styles are less linebacker and more touchdown. They’re the subtle little sister of the mannish, oversized pads of yesteryear. Plus, they somehow manage to make your waist seem slimmer. Go figure.
If you’re feeling brave, here are a few inexpensive looks to try on.
