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Feeling Nautical - My Express & Forever 21 Haul

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Feeling Nautical

I just purchased this outfit today (excluding the bag, nail polish, and lip stick - I put those there for fun!) I’ve eyed this dress for weeks, and I finally got my $15 Express Rewards voucher + a coupon for $15 off of $30. So, I splurged and bought the shoes as well.

I found the earrings and the bracelet on forever21.com. I love their jewelry, it’s really trendy and super inexpensive. I can’t wait to wear this outfit out.

Total Cost: $68.43

Dress $29.90 (originally $49.90, but was able to get $30 off)

Shoes $27.93

Cuff Bracelet $5.80

Twisted Hoops $4.80

 

Hope you enjoy the inspiration!


Reversible dress
express.com

Sandals
express.com

Forever 21 jewelry
forever21.com

Lipstick
skincareblog.net

I’m loving 21.

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Who say’s you have to be 21 to shop at Forever 21? I love casual summer days/nights, and above is one of my favorite outfits to wear during the summer. You can dress it down like I do with some cute flat sandals for the afternoon, or you can give your feet a lift with some cute wedges for a warm summer night out.

I love the bold strips with the bright peplum top. They also have some great make up that you can get to match your outfit perfectly. I love their cream eye shadow kit, and their lip gloss comes in a palette of amazing choices. The small purse is great to use when you don’t need to carry a lot around and it can hold more than you think. Lately, I’m all about traveling light when I’m out and about. The less, the better.
Listed below are the links to what I bought. Shop around, I’m sure you find something fabulous!

Total Outfit = $65.60

Sparkling Lip Gloss

FOREVER 21 10 Shadow Palette

FOREVER 21 Frayed Striped Denim Shorts

FOREVER 21 Strapless Peplum Top

FOREVER 21 Strappy Faux Leather Thong Sandals

FOREVER 21 Quilted Faux Leather Crossbody

Kicking off Memorial Day with my summer must haves.

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Now that summer is finally approaching, as in warm weather and humidity I found myself reaching for my trusted favorites to get me through the days.

1. Invest in a good bronzer. You can still get a great healthy glow without the nasty sunburn.

Kate Somerville 360 Body Towelettes

These offer a great convenience with a single swipe for when you’re on the go. Best of all, because this advanced formula works with your skin’s own proteins, it gradually darkens to an ultra-natural, complementary color every time. I love carrying them around, and they’re great to take with you on vacation or a weekend get away. These are on the high side, but worth the investment.

2. Buy a beach wave spray. They’re great for those hot humid days when you don’t want to spend time slaving away with the blow dryer.

ALTERNA HEMP with Organics Ocean Waves

I’m a VERY big fan of the Alterna line. I use a lot of their products ranging from Shampoo to heat styling protectors and more. All I need to do in the morning is spray, set the blow dryer to low, and let it do it’s magic. My hair is left with beautiful waves, which look like I spent the day at the beach. If you want an even more defined look, you can try using a 1 1/2 curling iron after you blow dry. This will really define the waves even more.

3. Apply a sheer moisturizer with SPF. It’s light for the summer, and protects your most valuable asset… Your face!

Aveeno Positively Radiant

Not only does it protect your skin, but also it’s proven to even out tone and texture. Best of all, it’s green so it’s free of any harsh chemicals. It’s one of my favorites for the summer, because it goes on light and gives really nice coverage. Plus, it has 30 SPF so you’re protected no matter where your summer day may take you.

4. Use an Ultra Body Moisturizer to help keep your skin soft and hydrated.

Khiel’s Crème de Corp Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Butter

I will never stop using this product. I’m completely in love, no body moisturizer I have ever used can compare. It keeps my skin hydrated for the entire day and smells like coconut cream pie. Yes, it’s pricey but worth every single penny. Trust me you can’t go wrong. I get the best results when I apply right from the shower.

I can go on forever, but these are my TOP MUST HAVES to kick the summer off. I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend!

If you have any questions, you can always contact me. I would love to hear your opinion, good or bad.

Not so dazzled anymore.

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Change is good; it’s necessary for growth. But, if you’re going to change than make it a positive one that will keep your loyal members happy.

I joined Shoedazzle.com back in August of 2010. Each month, I would anxiously await their new selections, which ranged from shoes to accessories. I paid my $39.99 a month membership, and rushed to my showroom to find my personalized picks.

My closet was overflowing with cute finds wrapped in bright pink boxes that my friends adored. It was an amazing relationship. I had a personal stylist that would fill my showroom based on my profile, which I took time to fill out. Each month they would also showcase a celebrity shoe and the money you spent on it would go to a charitable cause.

I would spend money, and earn rewards fair and square. It was exhilarating to get enough points to earn a free pair of shoes. I felt like I was getting such a great exclusive bargain.

What would I spend the points on? Heels, boots, sandals or jewelry? They even offered special daily promotions where you could get a cute umbrella set or a closet organizer. Amazing! The shopping possibilities were endless, and I was faithfully on their site everyday to see what was new.

Then, they changed its business model. No longer were you a member like everyone else earning points and enjoying the thrill of buying moderately priced shoes. No more celebrity picks, or personalized recommendations.

Now, you paid like everyone else. Or, you had the option to be a VIP member and get 15% off.

However, the prices of the shoes changed. Not every shoe was $39.99; some were as high as $79.99. The selections were narrowing down, and earning points felt like an ETERNITY based on their new model.

So, what went wrong? The business model changed in a way that it stripped away the feeling of a sense of belonging. I no longer felt like a valued member, I was like everyone else shopping for shoes. Except now, I would pay only $9.99 a month to get 15% off a pair of shoes.

Don’t get me wrong, they still offer cute shoes and accessories. And there are some perks to being a member. You still earn points, although the structure is different and I’m still trying to figure it out. You don’t have to spend the $9.99 a month, you can “bank it” for when your ready to do a shopping spree or you can use it toward a pair of shoes every month.

But for me, the thrill is gone. I’m waiting to rack up my last amount of points and than I’m canceling my VIP membership. I’m not going to say I will never shop on their site again; I do like their selections. However, to me they are now a shoe website I will shop and compare against for the best deal available.

Let me know your thoughts? Are you still a member? Have you tried them? What do you think went wrong?