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.
Thrifty Trend: Textured Tights
Textured tights are a stylish and inexpensive way to add a dash of drama to your fall look. You can find similar looks at retailers like TJ Maxx and Target, too. Last week I picked up a 2-pack of opaque black textured tights by Hue for only $9 at Marshalls. At prices like that, you can afford to experiment with as many different colors and patterns as you like.
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift set a great example – for younger ladies, it’s best to choose a darker tight with a close knit pattern. They’ll look just as sexy as fishnets, but classier and more age appropriate.
Free “Too Faced” Lip Gloss at Charlotte Russe
Slouch boot, $46.99
Get a free lip gloss by Too Faced with any online puchase of $50 or more from Charlotte Russe. Check out their new fall fashions from sleek fitted trench coats (around $34.99) to chunky scarves ($6.99-$10.99).
Promo applies to online shopping only – not valid in stores.
Offer ends October 24th, so start shopping!
