Tag Archives: Forever 21

Why I Prefer Forever 21 Jeans Over Designer Denim

Posted On Monday, May 7th, 2012

I’m a little more than half way through my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge and people always ask if I miss shopping for brand new clothes. And I usually say no. Thrift stores have provided me with every item, whether it’s trendy or classic, that I need. But there are some things I’ve been missing: Forever 21 jeans. I can walk past Macy’s, H&M or any boutique with no problem, but Forever 21 tempts me every time. Let me explain…

As much as I love a flirty dress, I adore skinny jeans, especially black ones. They’re a simple canvas you can dress up or down in minutes. And since I love jeans so much, I’ve worn them in a ton of brands, from Seven to Citizens of Humanity to Joe’s and more. But I find they all share the same characteristic: the dreaded crotch rip. You know what I’m talking about. It’s when your jeans start to rip and get frayed from the friction of your thighs.

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Budget Beauty: Mood Struck Color Changing Polish

Posted On Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

During my first Adventures in Thrifting last weekend, we dipped in to Forever 21 after we hit up three thrift stores. Since I’m on my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge and can’t shop for clothing, I immediately went to the beauty section.

I was immediately struck by a bottle of sparkly purple polish. And after reading the label, I realized it was a heat activated polish that changes color. How cute! At only $2.80, I grabbed a bottle of Mood Struck.

The sticker on top of the bottle shows the purple and light lavender hues the polish changes to.

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Celeb Style on a Dime: Jennifer Hudson

Posted On Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

It warms my thrifty heart when I see celebs rocking cheap chic finds. They can afford the best, but sometimes they opt for affordable wears you can find at your local mall. Jennifer Hudson was the latest celeb to step out in style on a dime.

She paired a few trends {fedora, florals, shorts and leggings} without looking too trendy and created a boho chic look.

But look at the shoes. Cute, right? And better yet, they’re only $85! Jennifer rocked the Chinese Laundry Friction pumps. The suede platforms with elastic straps are the perfect compliment to any outfit. And the 5 inch heel is sure to give you legs for days.


To get J. Hud’s complete look for less, check out the options below.

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Spring Essentials Under $100

Posted On Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Ah, spring. The time of year where temps aren’t as intense as summer, but the dreary winter days are gone. The season’s only a few weeks old and it’s time to stock up on wardrobe essentials. Whether you want to completely revamp your look or just purchase some add-ons for your fly closet, you can do so with picks all under $100.

Bright Jeans:
The thought of wearing bold hued denim is a bit scary for some but if you dare, try out the trend with a neutral top and pumps for a night out or simple flats for a day with the girls.

 

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Thrifty Threads – Santa Monica

Posted On Friday, March 11th, 2011

Last week I showed you the head-to-toe thrifted outfit I wore for a taping of the Oprah show but I went for a more casual look for my last day on the west coast. We wanted to soak up as much sun as possible so we spent the day chowing down {In-N-Out, Lala’s, Porto’s Bakery} thrift shopping and of course we had to head to Santa Monica. I knew we’d be out all day so I went for a look that could easily transform from casual to a bit more dressy with a quick shoe change.

{of course I had a pair of flats in my oversized bag}

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