tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463375804629230242024-03-13T14:09:13.220-04:00Young, Thrifty, & ThrivingA fashionista's guide to looking and feeling fabulous for less! A girl doesn't have to break the bank to break the mold!Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-59395402908424781392011-08-29T22:09:00.001-04:002011-08-29T22:10:10.791-04:00NEW BLOG - BAQUE 2 BLAQUE!I told you I'd be back, but this time I've decided to head in another direction. Please visit my new blog <a href="http://www.baque2blaque.com/">"BAQUE 2 BLAQUE"</a>, where BLACK is ALWAYS the new black!<br />
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Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-8603611413847190622011-06-09T20:35:00.000-04:002011-06-09T20:35:33.108-04:00GONE...but not for LONG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://motivatednetworker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/missing-in-action_dog-tag-300x248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://motivatednetworker.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/missing-in-action_dog-tag-300x248.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hey, everyone (guys & dolls)! Sorry I've been M.I.A. lately! I've been really swamped at work and I'm working to revamp my blog. I'm trying to make it better for my readers. Bear with me, I promise this blog will be back in business in </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u>NO TIME</u></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">!</span></span></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-25323650807325809982011-05-23T14:44:00.001-04:002011-05-23T14:45:23.427-04:00Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" Album (Digital Booklet) only 99 CENTS! (TODAY ONLY - 5/23/2011)<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.guttersnipenews.com/thegutter/thegutter/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Lady-Gaga-Born-This-Way-Album-Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.guttersnipenews.com/thegutter/thegutter/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Lady-Gaga-Born-This-Way-Album-Cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Amazon.com is offering up (TODAY ONLY - Monday, May 23rd, 2011) Lady Gaga's <u><b>NEW</b></u> album "Born This Way" for <u>ONLY 99 CENTS!</u></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've already purchased mine...it's a savings of $12.97! Might not sound like much but if you think about how much a single song costs album, you know that's a STEAL!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's the link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Born-This-Way-digital-booklet/dp/B0051QIGP4">http://www.amazon.com/Born-This-Way-digital-booklet/dp/B0051QIGP4</a></span></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-59068403409422004032011-05-02T23:11:00.002-04:002011-05-03T21:33:51.261-04:00New Kolor on the Block Series (Tops Edition)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Colorblock TOPS for under $100!</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Welcome to the 6th post of the "New Kolor on the Block Series", the TOPS edition! I've picked out my favorite colorblock bottoms for under $100/each to share with you. Stay tuned for future posts as part of this spring trend's series.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;"><div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Forever-21#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Forever 21...</a></div><div style="padding: 3px 4px 3px 0pt; position: absolute; right: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div></div></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-22647839707161955512011-05-02T22:50:00.002-04:002011-05-03T21:34:52.630-04:00New Kolor on the Block Series (Bottoms Edition)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Colorblock BOTTOMS for under $100!</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Welcome to the 5th post of the "New Kolor on the Block Series", the BOTTOMS edition! I've picked out my favorite colorblock bottoms for under $100/each to share with you. Stay tuned for future posts as part of this spring trend's series.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;"><div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Urban-Outfitters#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Urban Outfitters...</a></div><div style="padding: 3px 4px 3px 0pt; position: absolute; right: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div></div></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-88572596643342021772011-05-02T22:46:00.000-04:002011-05-02T22:46:39.787-04:00New Kolor on the Block Series (Swimwear/Accessories/Miscellaneous Edition)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Colorblock SWIMWEAR/ACCESSORIES/MISCELLANEOUS for under $100!</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Welcome to the 4th post of the "New Kolor on the Block Series", the SWIMWEAR/ACCESSORIES/MISCELLANEOUS edition! I've picked out my favorite color block items (available online) for under $100/each to share with you. Stay tuned for future posts as part of this spring trend's series.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Note: You will need to use the arrows to view more items. You can click on an item to purchase at the retailer's website if it is not already sold out (keep in mind, I've put these on here not just for you to be able to purchase, but also as inspiration, so I apologize ahead of time if I got your hopes up and an item is already sold out).</span></div></div><br />
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<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;"><div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Marc-by-Marc-Jacobs#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Marc by Marc Jacobs...</a></div><div style="padding: 3px 4px 3px 0pt; position: absolute; right: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div></div></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-82436221154135191942011-04-15T17:07:00.001-04:002011-04-16T12:13:46.121-04:00Maria Menounos' "The EveryGirl's Guide to Life"<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">I get a kick out of sharing things that I am intrigued by, so here's the latest:</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maria Menounos, one of the hosts on <i>Access Hollywood</i>, has written a book called "The EveryGirl's Guide to Life". I first heard about it during her interview on the Rachael Ray show that aired earlier this week. During her 10 years of experience as a correspondent, she has had the opportunity to interview experts in every field. Here's a blurb about her book from the <a href="http://www.bing.com/">Bing</a> web site:</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Raised by working class immigrant parents and exposed to Hollywood's most elite experts in every field, Maria Menounos wants to share her tips and secrets with the EveryGirl, on Everything: her systems to organize life, manage time and ascend the ladder of success, her lazy woman's workout, her method to lose weight (how SHE lost 40lbs and kept it off) and her guide to being your own stylist (how to do hair, make up and fashion as if you had a team of stylists).</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i> Maria shares personal experiences and photos from her life and red carpet journey as well as the various mantras, mottos and philosophies she's adapted from the world's most successful women. Maria gives advice on health, career, relationships, renovations, recreation and so much more. From your carpet to the red carpet, she teaches the EveryGirl, on the "every salary", how to groom themselves like the stars, how to live healthier and happier lives AND how to set themselves up for success. </i></span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Because she felt like some of her tips would translate better through video, she teamed up with Bing to create a site where she posts videos of tips from her book: <a href="http://www.bing.com/maria">http://www.bing.com/maria</a></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I definitely plan on purchasing her book as soon as I can get my hands on it!</span></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-9653261760229224702011-04-14T00:26:00.001-04:002011-04-14T00:26:41.900-04:00YTT's Look for Less Series: Victoria's Secret vs Target (Jeweled Bandeau Swim Top)<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41lUXsmEL8L._AA380_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>Shout out to my loyal followers! Without you girls' and guys' support, I'd be nothing! This is a post courtesy of one of my followers, hence the shout out (Thanks, Charde' aka Betty!)</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You can save over 50% off by buying the following swim top from Target ($14) as opposed to Victoria's Secret ($38):</span></span></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Target - Xhilaration Junior Bandeau Swim Top w/Broach - $14</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Color blocking for MEN for under $100!</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Welcome to the 3rd post of the "New Kolor on the Block Series", the MEN'S edition! I've picked out my favorite color block apparel for men (available online) for under $100/each to share with you. Stay tuned for future posts as part of this spring trend's series.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Note: You will need to use the arrows to view more items. You can click on an item to purchase at the retailer's website if it is not already sold out (keep in mind, I've put these on here not just for you to be able to purchase, but also as inspiration, so I apologize ahead of time if I got your hopes up and an item is already sold out).</span></div></div><br />
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<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;"><div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/BDG#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More BDG...</a></div><div style="padding: 3px 4px 3px 0pt; position: absolute; right: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div></div></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-63467846873521194652011-04-09T12:52:00.004-04:002011-05-03T21:32:14.525-04:00New Kolor on the Block Series (Dress Edition)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Color Block Dresses for under $100!</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Welcome to the 2nd post of the "New Kolor on the Block Series", the DRESS edition! I've picked out my favorite color block dresses (available online) for under $100/each to share with you. Stay tuned for future posts as part of this spring trend's series.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Note: You will need to use the arrows to view more dresses. You can click on an item to purchase at the retailer's website if it is not already sold out (keep in mind, I've put these on here not just for you to be able to purchase, but also as inspiration, so I apologize ahead of time if I got your hopes up and an item is already sold out).</span></div></div><br />
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<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;"><div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Asos#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Asos...</a></div><div style="padding: 3px 4px 3px 0pt; position: absolute; right: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/#pid=uid7441-2363521-20" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div></div></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-10035344449355994712011-04-04T18:26:00.000-04:002011-04-04T18:26:01.800-04:00TARGET DOES IT AGAIN!: FAB Mossimo COLORED Pumps @ Target for only $29.99!!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, folks...TARGET HAS DONE IT AGAIN! They brought back the fabulous & COMFORTABLE (I can definitely attest to that!) Mossimo Viviana Pumps but this time they are available in RED patent, BLUE patent, BLACK patent, BLACK GLITTER, GOLD GLITTER & CHEETAH PRINT (*RAWR*!). They are all ONLY $29.99!!! </span></div><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Background story</b></i>: When I came across the Mossimo nude, patent leather, platform pumps at Target, I almost sh*tted my pants. Not only because of the height of the heel (as most avid Target shoppers know...it's hard to find anything higher than a 3" heel) but also THE PRICE! The nude pumps were ONLY $29.99!!! You can't beat that with a bat. I couldn't pass up the STEAL...and I had been on the hunt for a pair of nude pumps for a while now, so I HAD to buy them.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The nude patent pumps are comparable to the Steve Madden Caryssa pump that runs around $89. They also had the style available in a gold glitter finish, as well, which was comparable to the Steve Madden CaryssaG pump that runs around $129.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">**FYI...I kid you not, these are the most comfy pumps that I own (I have the nude patent pumps - I'm wearing them in the <a href="http://youngthriftyandthriving.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-young-thrifty-and-thriving-fashion.html">"My Young, Thrifty, and Thriving Fashion Epiphany" post</a>). </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Purchase/view the blue patent pumps <a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Black-Viviana-Platform-Pumps/dp/B00487N15C/ref=br_1_14?ie=UTF8&id=Mossimo%20Black%20Viviana%20Platform%20Pumps&node=347674011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=2&sr=1-14&qid=1301953687&rh=target_com_primary_color-bin%3ABlue%7Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%3AGreen&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Cstyle_name%2Ctarget_com_shoe_size-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1#">here</a>.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Purchase/view the red patent</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> pumps </span><a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Viviana-Platform-Pumps-Patent/dp/B004410QCI/ref=sc_pd_gwvub_2_title" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Purchase/view the cheetah print (not patent) pumps <a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Viviana-Platform-Pumps-Cheetah/dp/B0049GXKNU/ref=sc_pd_gwvub_3_title">here</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Purchase/view the black patent pumps <a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Viviana-Platform-Pumps-Patent/dp/B004412M4I/ref=sc_pd_gwvub_3_title">here</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Purchase/view the black glitter pumps <a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Black-Viviana-Platform-Pumps/dp/B0049GXKM6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=viviana&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-2&qid=1301955458&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Mossimo%20Black%20Viviana%20Platform%20Pumps&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0">here</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Purchase/view the gold glitter pumps <a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Viviana-Platform-Pumps-Glitter/dp/B0041IM5RI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=viviana&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-1&qid=1301955627&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Mossimo%20Viviana%20Platform%20Pumps%20Glitter&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=2&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0">here</a>.</span></span>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-62100691568699046202011-04-01T00:39:00.002-04:002011-04-01T00:39:49.714-04:00Penn Station Chronicles: Deja Vu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2008/04/large_nypenn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2008/04/large_nypenn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Penn Station Chronicles does not discriminate. <i>No sir...sure doesn't.</i> Just when I thought it was only NY Penn Station that would provide random entertainment...I was sadly mistaken. Newark Penn Station is right up there and did not disappoint.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><i>Background story: </i></b> Last year, on Halloween, my sister and I participated in the <a href="http://youngthriftyandthriving.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-lost-my-nyc-halloween-parade.html">Greenwich Village Halloween Parade</a>. It was my first time in the parade...actually it was my first Halloween ever in NY. But let's cut to the chase...after finishing the parade, we took the train back to Newark Penn Station where we were parked. As we're leaving the station and walking towards the parking garage, a woman approximately in her 40s, approaches us and gives us this looooonnng speech about how she's been out there all day trying to get enough money to feed her family...TEARS AND ALL! I'll never forget it. It was convincing, but you have to be skeptical. Because it was so late, we gave her a few dollars because you never know what to expect at that time of night if you turn someone down...they may just be that desperate.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Anywho...I recently came back from a trip to VA, and my sister and I took the Amtrak to Newark Penn where her husband would be picking us up. Needless to say...on our way out of the station, towards the parking garage *DUN DUN DUNNNN* (<i>Do you know where I'm going with this? Are you ready?</i>) the lady who approached us on Halloween was back to the same old tricks! OH NO SHE DIDN'T! <i>Oh yes, she did! </i>I recognized her the instant I saw her because she came to us in the same fashion and in the same exact spot.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This time, daylight was on our side, and we had an extra person! We just kept walking as she was getting ready to pull out her best performance. Shut her DOWN! She got a "a" out, but that was about it! <i>We know who you are, honey! You may not remember us, but we sure do remember you!</i></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Moral of the story (not to state the obvious):</i> Sometimes, you just have to keep on walking and ignore people when they are begging for money. You can't trust everyone who asks for spare change...you never know if they are genuinely in need or if that is their daily routine.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thank you, Newark Penn Station!</div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-3483081311243610172011-03-30T17:18:00.007-04:002011-04-15T17:39:28.387-04:00New Kolor on the Block Series (Shoe Edition)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Color Blocking for under $100!</span></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><b>Color Blocking</b></i> is by far my favorite trend this Spring! I'm not sure if it's the bold colors or what, but I'm all over it. Because I'm so passionate about this trend I've decided to dedicate a series to it</span>.<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> The shoe edition is the first of several to come (I'll also be doing accessories, dresses, bottoms, tops, etc.)</span>.<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Each edition will contain items all under $100/each.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've always felt a great sense of pride to see a fellow blogger from Northern VA become successful in a short amount of time the way that Tiffany has. In just a few months, Tiffany has become 1 of 9 lovely ladies to be invited to be a part of <a href="http://www.petitefashionblogs.com/">Petite Fashion Blogs</a>.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We started following one another on Twitter and developed a mutual respect for each other's venture into the wide world of blogging. This blog meet-up was my first time meeting the fashionable, Mrs. Tiffany. She's as endearing in person as she is on Twitter and on her blog.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Without further ado, here are some pictures from our blog meet-up courtesy of her talented husband. See the end of this post for details on what each of us is wearing.</div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Let me start off by saying, "WELCOME TO PENN STATION CHRONICLES!!" WOO HOO! This </span>i<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">s my first Penn Station Chronicles post...ENJOY!</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Last weekend, I had the pleasure of waiting for my train in Penn Station for over an hour (FUN! #fullofsarcasm). Lucky for me, Penn Station holds enough entertainment to make the time go by more quickly.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As I'm sitting on the stairs, reading one of the 3 fashion magazines I purchased from Hudson News, I noticed a guy in all black who also has on a pair of black sunglasses. Let's just say he looked like a knock-off Neo from the Matrix. I also noticed that he was carrying a plastic bag around (not a shopping bag or a ziploc bag...but a see-through baggie) and walking with a cane. I went back to reading my magazine again and then I looked up and noticed that he was sitting on top of a woman...he was on her lap as she was sitting on the floor but he was leaned back to the point that if you didn't stare long enough you wouldn't have even seen her there. #strange</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If that wasn't enough...he had a cardboard sign on his chest and this was the most entertaining part of all! It read...</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>NEED WEED</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b style="color: red;">Support the cause</b></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">#ikidyounot This is where I realized that what he was carrying around in his baggie was indeed WEED! LMAOOOO! Needless to say, you had to have been there to really appreciate the hilarity of the situation. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">At least he was honest, though. You've gotta give him that.</span>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-36728135299497792132011-03-02T21:32:00.000-05:002011-03-02T21:32:56.880-05:00Penn Station Chronicles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2008/04/large_nypenn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2008/04/large_nypenn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If I'm gonna talk about it, I might as well be about it. I wrote on FB the other day that I wanted to write a book called "Penn Station Chronicles". Why? Because it's never a dull day or night in NY's Penn Station. If you've ever had the opportunity to find yourself in Penn Station at any point in your life, you know what I mean. I've been in the North Jersey/NY area for only 5 months and I swear I've seen it all and I owe it all to Penn Station.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vUXTB8L7JwI/TW79OyfEC-I/AAAAAAAAACs/KUOb3-m09Kc/s1600/penn_station1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-vUXTB8L7JwI/TW79OyfEC-I/AAAAAAAAACs/KUOb3-m09Kc/s320/penn_station1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Because I don't have the time or the resources to actually write a book, I decided I'd utilize my blog to share my unique experiences. I'd also love to hear from my followers or anyone who runs across my blog about things you've seen or heard in Penn Station.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">HERE GOES NOTHIN!</span></span>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-48106398750150946682011-02-25T23:28:00.000-05:002011-02-25T23:28:30.103-05:00What is Birchbox?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.birchbox.com/images/logo-logged-in.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.birchbox.com/images/logo-logged-in.png" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don't worry...if you're not hip, neither was I until last week. I was perusing through my YouTube subscriptions (because I love to watch makeup tutorials, hauls, and reviews) and came upon a video by AdoreDior0x titled, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN_uH-6dlbo">My First Birchbox!! February 2011</a> (view the video and <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/">Birchbox Website</a>) for more details.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For just $10/month or $110/year, Birchbox will deliver 4-5 deluxe samples to you from your favorite brands each month. Each month you will receive something different. Some of the brands are NARS, benefit, Korres, Kiehl's, Laura Mercier, Stila, and bareMinerals. For someone like me who has always wanted to try products from these brands but hasn't had the $$ to pay full price for an item, I thought this was ideal! You're basically getting a sample from a luxury brand for only $2/month. If you like it, you can purchase the product from their site; if not, you lost $10 at the most/month which isn't bad at all.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Visit their site and view the video if you want to learn more about Birchbox and what it has to offer. There are no hidden fees and you can cancel your subscription at any time. Also, they have a 90 day return policy on full-size product purchases. Last, but certainly not least, if you review one of the products you received a sample for, you receive loyalty points which can go towards purchasing a full-size product. </span></span>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-40703472112884475082011-02-25T22:51:00.000-05:002011-02-25T22:51:40.109-05:00Young, Thrifty, & Thriving now on BlogLovin.com!<div style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2369402/young-thrifty-amp-thriving?claim=qedc9nd3gdu">Click Here to Follow my blog with bloglovin</a></span></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-65711004006763657412011-02-23T21:52:00.000-05:002011-02-23T21:52:38.210-05:00Nude Suede Platform Booties @ TJ Maxx for ONLY $15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O4P4AOwijn8/TWR43XOe7fI/AAAAAAAAACo/-InP4dcJb34/s1600/TJ_Maxx_SteveMadden_Nude_Booties.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O4P4AOwijn8/TWR43XOe7fI/AAAAAAAAACo/-InP4dcJb34/s320/TJ_Maxx_SteveMadden_Nude_Booties.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My good friend, Portia, knows I love a great deal, so I was super siced when she told me about these Steve Madden nude suede booties she picked up from TJ Maxx...they were only $15!!! *picks jaw up from floor* That's right, I said it, and I'll say it again...ONLY $15!!! If you have a TJ Maxx near you, I would check it out and see if they have any in your size.</span></span>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-71340993732803044432011-02-22T21:55:00.000-05:002011-02-22T21:55:18.376-05:00FAB Mossimo Nude Pumps @ Target for only $29.99!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pnySX2jpspM/TWR1HYNYehI/AAAAAAAAACk/UQgscN1-d7E/s1600/Target_Blush_Pumps_Cheap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pnySX2jpspM/TWR1HYNYehI/AAAAAAAAACk/UQgscN1-d7E/s320/Target_Blush_Pumps_Cheap.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l_VqNqJfnfM/TWR07MgcyAI/AAAAAAAAACg/SZnqIJKOo5w/s1600/Target_Blush_Pumps_Cheap2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l_VqNqJfnfM/TWR07MgcyAI/AAAAAAAAACg/SZnqIJKOo5w/s320/Target_Blush_Pumps_Cheap2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I came across these Mossimo nude platform pumps at Target, I almost sh*tted my pants. Not only because of the height of the heel (as most avid Target shoppers know...it's hard to find anything higher than a 3" heel) but also THE PRICE! These nude pumps are ONLY $29.99!!! You can't beat that with a bat. I couldn't pass up this STEAL...and I've been on the hunt for a pair of nude pumps for a while now, so I HAD to buy them.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The nude patent pumps are comparable to the Steve Madden Caryssa pump that runs around $89. They have this style available in a gold glitter finish, as well. This one is comparable to the Steve Madden CaryssaG pump that runs around $129 (see pic below).</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I bought mine in the store but they are also available online! </span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Purchase/view nude patent pumps <a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Viviana-Platform-Pumps-Patent/dp/B0041IM5TQ/ref=br_1_5?ie=UTF8&id=Mossimo%20Viviana%20Platform%20Pumps%20Patent&node=2223058011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=1&sr=1-5&qid=1298429311&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Cstyle_name%2Ctarget_com_shoe_size-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=reviewrank&frombrowse=1">here</a>.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Purchase/view glitter gold pumps </span><a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Viviana-Platform-Pumps-Glitter/dp/B0041IM5RI/ref=sc_pd_gwvub_2_title" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">here</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">.</span></span>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-56133892555025082832011-02-19T21:30:00.000-05:002011-02-19T21:30:53.940-05:00Lady Gaga & MAC Are Back at it AGAIN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i71V5_-s1nY/TSEkoll9ceI/AAAAAAAABHs/ENHMbGBZ3GY/s1600/VivaGlamGaga2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_i71V5_-s1nY/TSEkoll9ceI/AAAAAAAABHs/ENHMbGBZ3GY/s320/VivaGlamGaga2.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lady Gaga and MAC have teamed up again to bring us VIVA Glam Gaga 2!</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">VIVA Glam Gaga 2 looks like it would be the perfect nude lip color. What do you think? I love the first VIVA Glam Gaga lip color and I'm sure I'll love this one just as much. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/whats_new/4800/index.tmpl">Click here</a> to purchase the products on MAC's website. Don't forget that every cent from the sale of MAC VIVA GLAM goes toward the MAC AIDS Fund.</span></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-87348886277485796752011-02-18T23:15:00.001-05:002011-02-22T22:18:47.027-05:00Color Inspiration: Jennifer Lawrence in Hot Pink @ 2011 SAG Awards<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I saw Jennifer Lawrence's Oscar de la Renta dress at the 2011 SAG Awards, my jaw dropped. This color is phenomenal and inspiring. Hence, the need for me to do a color inspiration piece. I've compiled 6 dresses, <u>ALL under $100</u>, inspired by Jennifer's vibrant gown. HOT PINK KNOCKS MY SOCKS OFF! Enjoy and leave a comment to let me know what you think.</span></span><br />
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<div><div style="height: 400px; position: relative; width: 400px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/color_inspiration_jennifer_lawrence_2011/set?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed&id=28423229"><img alt="Color Inspiration: Jennifer Lawrence 2011 SAG Awards" border="0" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFi1FV3Z6ZHc3NEJHNVpIRHBuRjlyblEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Color Inspiration: Jennifer Lawrence 2011 SAG Awards" width="400" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="padding-top: 16px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=25249046" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/thing.25249046.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=25249046" rel="nofollow">Printed asymmetric dress</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">$80 - theoutnet.com</span></div><div style="font-size: 0.75em; padding-top: 16px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=23766437" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/thing.23766437.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=23766437" rel="nofollow">Silk Flounce Waist Dress at AKIRA | Pink Cocktail Dress |...</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">$84 - shopakira.com</span><br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=23818615" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/thing.23818615.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=23818615" rel="nofollow">The Deveraux Dress</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">$56 - modcloth.com</span><br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=25405850" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/thing.25405850.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=25405850" rel="nofollow">Poof Sleeve Satin Dress at AKIRA | Pink Wrap Bow Dress | shopAKIRA.com...</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">$60 - shopakira.com</span><br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=28370727" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/thing.28370727.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=28370727" rel="nofollow">Check Blake Dress by Motel**</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">$64 - topshop.com</span><br />
<br style="display: none;" /></div><div style="clear: both; margin: 0em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=25294335" rel="nofollow"><img align="left" height="50" hspace="4" src="http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/thing.25294335.s.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 8px 8px 0pt; padding: 2px;" width="50" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=1594744&.mid=embed-imagelist&id=25294335" rel="nofollow">Standout and Deliver Dress</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">$60 - modcloth.com</span><br />
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<br style="display: none;" /></div></div>Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146337580462923024.post-48480907190555547362011-02-16T22:36:00.000-05:002011-02-16T22:36:52.243-05:00My NEW Favorite Color...<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On the last page of the March 2011 Marie Claire Magazine</span>, there's an article called "In the BAG" where they interviewed Jimmy Choo's founder, Tamara Mellon. She stated, "I joke that my favorite color is leopard print. Today I'm wearing leopard-print shoes, but if I didn't have these one, my bag or a scarf or my belt would be leopard print. It's always a part of my accessories somewhere."<br />
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Well, if that's the case, then my NEW favorite color is *drum roll*...LEOPARD PRINT.<br />
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I too, wear at least one leopard print accessory almost EVERY day. Most of the time it's usually my $5 leopard print shades that I got from H&M last year or my Express infinity scarf (see pics below). Either way, I always feel extra confident when I'm wearing at least one item with leopard print on it. Go figure!<br />
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Stay tuned for Part 2 of my homage to Leopard Print (Part 1 is in a previous blog post), this time I'll be showcasing my personal items.Young, Thrifty, & Thrivinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01835559919535910666noreply@blogger.com1