Young, Thrifty, & Thriving: January 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

IS THIS EVEN A QUESTION??? OF COURSE, I WILL!

I've been waiting for this day to arrive for I don't know how many years. But it has finally arrived! H&M has announced that they plan to make online shopping available in the US in 2011/2012. It's about freakin time! I love H&M, but I've always been left wanting because they didn't have their items available for purchase online, but now they will! #supersiced

To read the official article from Elle.com, click on the "Will You Shop H&M Online?" link at the beginning of this post.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

YTT's Look for Less Series: Lauren Conrad Cover Girl Party Nude Look

OPTION #1 = $139

Angelina Sweater Dress
$28 - forever21.com

Chinese Laundry Haylie - Bronze
$90 - heels.com

ASOS Nude Quilted Lock Across Body Bag
$21 - asos.com

OPTION #2 = $162

Classy Beige Dress - Hostess Dress
$44 - lulus.com

YERKE
$40 - aldoshoes.com

The Knightsbridge by Marc B**
$78 - topshop.com

Monday, January 24, 2011

YTT's Look for Less Series: Blake Lively (Black Tunic w/Blue Sparkly Leggings)

Blake Lively Look for Less (Black Tunic w/Blue Sparkly Leggings)

Items included in outfit:

Shiny High-Waist Legging
$49 - americanapparel.net

Lace Drop Waist Button Up
$16 - canada.forever21.com

Dune V Throat Skinny Platform Shoe Boots
$93 - asos.com

New Beginnings - 10 Best Dressed - Fashion - Vogue

vogue.com

TOTAL: $158

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

End of Season Sales

Forever 21

http://www.forever21.com/category.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=sale&Page=1#sale_sweater

Aldo
http://www.aldoshoes.com/

Urban Outfitters

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp

Bakers
http://www.bakersshoes.com/

Shoe Woo

http://www.shoewoo.com/

Zara

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/11719/en/zara-W2010-s/55001/LAST%2BCHANCE%2BTO%2BBUY

Monday, January 17, 2011

"Express Yourself" (End of Season Sale - 70% OFF)

Express is having their END OF SEASON SALE - get up to 70% off sale items for both MEN and WOMEN; take an additional 20% off clearance items.
Click here to view sales: http://www.express.com/content.jsp?pageName=mainsale

Young, Thrifty, & Thriving (partnered with BChique) takes on Alessandra Ambrosio...

Back at it again! With the help of my friend BChique's fashion styling expertise, I was able to dupe the beautiful Alessandra Ambrosio's (Victoria's Secret model) grunge look for under $200 (see add'l photos for the under $150 look).
If you are looking for a fashion stylist, please contact BChique at: BChique365@gmail.com or visit the blog: http://afashionistasfairytale.tumblr.com
Alessandra's Look:

Young, Thrifty, and Thriving's version (under $200):

Motorcycle Jacket (faux-leather) from Up Against the Wall - $90 (previously owned)
Gray Scarf from Target - $12
Olive Cargo Pants from Express - $45 (Black Friday sale - no longer available on site)
Black Sunglasses from Target - $10
Black Combat Boots from Wanted - $40 (Black Friday sale) - http://www.wantedshoes.com/shop/Boots/prague/Black/-
Young, Thrifty, and Thriving's version (under $150):

Faux-Leather Bomber Jacket from XOXO - $40
Optional Items (not included in $200 and $150 totals):
Black Cross-Body Messenger Bag from Aldo - $17 - http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/handbags/cross-body-bags/product/81772167-abaunza/98 -
Gold Hoops from Forever21 - $1.50
Gold Hummingbird Ring from Aldo Accessories - approx. $15-$20
Black & White Tank from H&M - approx $10 (previously owned)

It's a Jungle Out There! (originally posted in December 2010)

I had to pay homage to one of my favorite trends right now: LEOPARD PRINT! If something is in leopard print, you can bet your sweet a** I have thought about buying or in some cases, did buy it.
Here's a collage of Leopard Print items for under $100. Feel free to photo reply any of your favorite leaopard print items (especially if it's under $100).