Twenty Won!

March 12, 2014 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: affordable business casual, affordable fashion, Alex + Chloe for Forever 21 necklace, comfortable business casual, fashionable stylish cheap clothes, Forever 21 cutout booties, Forever 21 d frame sunglasses, Forever 21 dip dye harem pants, Forever 21 midi rings, Forever 21 white blazer, how to dress business casual for little money, How to style inexpensive affordable clothing, How to wear Forever 21 clothing, pave spike necklace, Z Spoke by Zac Posen Eartha East West Satchel black silver 2 Comments

In celebration of Forever 21‘s newly re-designed website (which I give two thumbs up btw), I purchased everything on it. Well, just about. Today’s look (with the exception of my bag) is all from Forever 21.

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Tassels and Twill

March 9, 2014 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: alice + olivia hearts me pony calf hair clutch, h&m denim tunic, h&m tunic with tassels, h&m twill tunic with tassels spring collection 2014, half half colored boots, isabel marant shelia suede pony boots, leg warmer look boots, mossimo supply co floppy wool hat with leather tie, two-tone leather boots 4 Comments

This tasseled twill tunic (how’s that for an alliteration?) was a standout piece in H&M’s Spring 2014 Collection. The second I spotted it in an ad online, I knew I had to have it and all of its oversized glory. It sold out extremely fast online, so I had to call a few stores to track it down. But so worth it! I’m thinking about going back for it in the beige color as well…

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Showers of Flowers

February 25, 2014 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: bcbgeneration blue jade morgan acrylic lucite clutch, Butter London Boho Rock Collection, Butter London nail lacquer polish in Keen peach, Christian Siriano for Payless Rosa strappy toe sandal in scarlet orange, Forever 21 faux leather origami bow belt, Inès de la Fressange for Uniqlo, Marimekko for Banana Republic, Ostwald Helgason for ALDO Rise, Peter Pilotto for Target strapless jacquard dress in red floral, what to wear to a bridal shower, what to wear to a wedding shower, Wyatt resin box clutch 5 Comments

This past weekend, I attended a bridal shower for a close friend. Since it feels like spring has already hit LA, I was so excited to be able to wear my brand new Peter Pilotto for Target dress!

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Winter blues

February 19, 2014 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: Alex and Chloe for Forever 21 earrings, H&M bright blue wool cocoon coat, H&M pattern knit sweater, H&M sheet striped knit sweater, MAC lipstick rebel, Members Only black liquid leggings, Senso Acacia wedge booties, Zara studded suede barrel bag 3 Comments

I’ve been in love with cocoon silhouettes this season – they are comfortable since they have a roomy cut, but the structured material keeps them from looking sloppy. To keep myself from looking like a blimp, I offset the wide body with some skin-tight liquid leggings and some structured wedge booties!

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I’m a sucker for mustard

February 11, 2014 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: Asos wool mustard coat, Banana Republic wool sweater with elbow patches, Beverly Hills personal shopper, H&M leather snake embossed leather bag, Levis skinny juniors denim leggings, Los Angeles personal shopper, Plenty by Tracy Reese Reanna booties 3 Comments

I’m a sucker for mustard… and really good deals. This is one of my favorite laid back “cash” outfits. Some things I stalked online for weeks (booties – $25, coat – $45, and bag – $48), one I stumbled upon (the jeans – $32), and one I actually had to brave Black Friday crowds for (the sweater – $18!).

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Farewell Loehmann’s

January 21, 2014 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: Beverly Hills Loehmanns, Blank NYC Jukebox jeans, Forever 21 linen blazer jacket, formica and metal necklace, high waist skinny jeans, hologram purse bag, Loehmanns out of business, Loehmanns store closing, Mossimo plain white t shirt, Paul Smith Men Only cutout oxfords, Rebecca Minkoff hologram mini MAB tote in platinum, Shlomit Ofir laser cut jewelry 3 Comments

Last weekend I went to the Beverly Hills Loehmanns to shop the store closing sale. As a super-bargain shopper, sales are like heaven to me. But strangely, that store closing sale actually struck an emotional chord with me… I wasn’t inspired to buy anything (which, I must say, is quite rare for me).

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A hot pop of pink

December 19, 2013 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: cartoon clothing, H&M flared scuba skirt, Hello Kitty x Forever 21 Sanrio sweater, Jump From Paper Cheese! canvas messenger bag, Silvia Tcherassi bow ballet flats 2 Comments

LA has been delightfully warm the past few days, so I was excited to give my legs a little sun and pull out a flared scuba skirt I bought recently (while Christmas shopping for myself apparently). Neoprene pieces have been my latest obsession since they’re warm, easy to care for, and always have a modern, structured silhouette.

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Gettin’ in the holiday spirit

December 3, 2013 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: Blank NYC Jukebox jeans, cropped knit, cropped sweater, Dolce Vita for Target boots, Forever 21 curb chain ring, H&M thin gold rings, H&M wool hat wide brim, high waisted ankle jeans, Kelly Wearstler gold and mother of pearl inlay ring, Nasty Gal dark horizon crop knit, Phillip Lim for Target top handle crossbody yellow 1 Comment

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Now that it has passed, we can officially begin prepping for the winter holidays! This weekend, I got a jump on my holiday shopping by joining the Black Friday madness with my sister-in-law in Vegas, crashing an amazing sample sale in LA, and doing a whole lot of online purchasing! (nothing beats markdowns on top of sales with free shipping!) Need some gifting inspiration or looking for something in particular? Write me and I’ll try to make your holiday wishes come true!

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Angora and leather

November 19, 2013 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: Alex + Chloe for Forever 21 necklace, angora sweater, Blue Sparrow diamon quilt clutch purse, Blue Sparrow Shop shorts, faux leather shorts, Forever 21 knit socks, Freedom for Topshop bracelets, H&M angora mesh sweater, H&M ear cuff, Miista Madde boots, pleather shorts, Solestruck, vegan leather shorts, Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color Cherry Bomb 3 Comments

How cool is this angora and mesh swirl sweater?!? It’s a part of H&M’s autumn/winter collection and is what I consider to be “fancy H&M” (over $40 and very runway-esque). I paired it with some vegan leather (aka faux-leather/pleather) pieces to keep the outfit edgy but still very affordable.

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The Shame-free Bodycon Dress

October 29, 2013 By Michelle in Cash $ Tags: Amano jewelry, Asos suede knee boots, black beige boots, Blue Sparrow Main Street, Blue Sparrow shop, bodycon dress, Express blouse, H&M paris collection, H&M wool hat, how to style bodycon dresses during fall and winter, how to wear a bodycon dress, look cute not slutty, Main Street, marida making shapes bracelet, Marida tri-linked bracelet, Phillip Lim for Target crossbody, Santa Monica 4 Comments

Everyone knows how to wear a bodycon dress for an evening event (simple… heels!). But how do you wear it on a fall day without looking like you’re doing the walk of shame? I took a trip over to Blue Sparrow shop in Santa Monica where I picked up this great knit bodycon to show you my styling tips!

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