Casual [Sporty] Friday

January 10, 2014 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: Asos safety pin cuff bracelet, Diane Von Furstenberg 440 envelope snakeskin clutch, Diane Von Furstenberg DVF Harper snakeskin clutch, Elizabeth and James toni silver metallic sandals heels, Forever 21 v-neck shirt, lucite heart necklace, Norma Kamali for Walmart sweatshirt, Scratch Anna FashBoulevard, Scratch goscratchit nail wraps Eclectic Boulevard, swarovski crystal heart necklace, Tarina Tarantino iconic crystal pavÉ heart necklace, WeSC drawstring shiny track pants 3 Comments

Happy Friday!

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4 Shades of Denim

December 12, 2013 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: DKNY sporty heels, Gap wide leather belt, KISS sunglasses, patchwork jeans, studded suede purse, Volcom denim chambray shirt, Zara black suede studded barrel bag, Zara combination denim jeans, Zara tiger sweatshirt 2 Comments

I didn’t like denim as a child – I thought it was too restrictive and the seams felt uncomfortable! (But how could you blame me… I grew up wearing leggings every day because I was too scrawny to wear pants without elastic waists!). Fast forward 20+ years and here I am wearing denim on denim. Not sure what happened, but I know the lovely shades of blue now have a permanent spot in my wardrobe.

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Brrrrr!… Furrrr!

December 6, 2013 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: H&M faux fur jacket, leather block-heel boots, Mata Hari Trina crossbody, Shakuhachi split-silk dress, Vale Jewelry for Rebecca Taylor neckklace, Zara leather ankle boots with buckle 3 Comments

It’s pretty damn cold to wear a silk dress this time of year, but I was so excited when this one arrived, I couldn’t help but wear it out the first chance I got!

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Patent leather and cutout booties

November 26, 2013 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: !iT Collective jeans, alexander wang mackenzie, alexander wang nadine, BOTB, Butter London Molly Coddled, Forever 21 sleek cutout booties, Hellz Bellz, leather circle purse, Lola jegging in Vinyl by !iT jeans, Marni for H&M patent leather jacket, Mata Hari Trina crossbody, Phillip Lim for Target boom scarf 2 Comments

When the Marni for H&M collection came out in March 2012, I was so excited to buy some of the pieces… until I saw the prices. Sure, it was just a fraction of Marni’s usual prices, but the $200 pricetag on this patent leather jacket prevented me from lining up at the store at 7am opening day. Instead, I took the extremely patient approach and waited until a NWT item in my size (ebay talk for “new with tags”) popped up for $45 last week. I obviously snatched it up promptly and thus, deem this another very proud “debit” outfit.

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[Rich] People-Watching

November 15, 2013 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: !iT Collective, !iT jeans, Asos colorblock leather clutch, Beverly Hills, Forever 21 curb chain ring, Hallmark, Halls Kansas City, iT! denim, Lola jegging in Vinyl by !iT jeans, Zara silk tri-color crossover blouse, Zara white leather wedge court shoes 5 Comments

The weather has been strangely warm this past week, so I put my tall leather boots on a temporary hold and turned to an airy, short-sleeve top and my favorite pair of lightweight, coated jeans. Just the perfect mix of polished and comfy for a stroll through Beverly Hills!

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Bring out the boots!

November 8, 2013 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: brass horse necklace, Forever 21 crop top, Free People plaid flannel skirt, H&M over-the-knee boots, H&M Paris Collection boots, J.Crew Brompton mini-hobo, Lab3 Los Angeles, leather OTK boots, marshalls, moonstone ring 2 Comments

Sure it has been in the 80s in Los Angeles the past couple days, but that can’t stop me from wearing my fall boots!

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5 Days of AOS: Catching Couture

November 6, 2013 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: 5 Days of AOS blogger challenge, AOS, Articles of Society, Asos knotted fine bangle, dolce vita bella pumps, Jeepers Peepers faceted sunglasses, Michael Kors rose gold watch, Mossimo blouse, Mossimo long sleeve zip pocket top, Mya black/moto jeans, showyourAOS, Target double gusset hexazon wristlet, Tarina Tarantino Modern Mollie ring 9 Comments

Today I am so excited to be featured as the third blogger in Articles of Society’s “5 Days of AOS” blogger challenge showcasing their colorblock black/moto skinny jeans! I am a huge fan of coated denim, colorblocking, and mixed materials so I was stoked to find that these are the perfect combo and better yet, at a great price point!

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Casual Friday: Harness Boots and Tank

October 25, 2013 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: BCBGeneration, BCBGirls, Frye harness boots, Gap studded leather wrap bracelet, Levis denim leggings, rugged leather boots, Tex by Max Azria tank 4 Comments

I’m so glad it’s Friday! Quick post today… I’m celebrating the arrival of the weekend by dressing, well, weekend-ish. A casual knit tank, skinny jeans, and rugged leather harness boots (my most proud Ross find at an unbelievable $32!).

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Leather Shirt and Loafers!

October 18, 2013 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: !iT jeans Lola in vinyl, Anthony Franco, Antipodium leather loafers, Arts District, asos leather shirt, bloomer shorts with eyelet trim, candy wrapper clutch, downtown Los Angeles, Flor de Agua, LAFW SS14, metallic clutch, Pie Hole Los Angeles, Thompson Hotel, Tracy Feith for Target, Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color Cherry Bomb, white patent leather loafers 2 Comments

It looks like this week might be the last where the weather is in the 80s. Maybe fall is finally making its way over to LA? Either way, I decided to put on my patent leather loafers and fall-appropriate oxblood leather shirt to take a stroll though downtown LA’s Arts District by one of downtown’s hidden dessert stops, Pie Hole.

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Summer Yellow

September 18, 2013 By Michelle in Debit $$ Tags: Alex and Chloe for Forever 21 earrings, Alice and Olivia Payless, Asos asymmetric dress, Asos black and white leather clutch, Christian Siriano Payless, michael by michael kors belt 3 Comments

It is hard to believe that it’s already the last week of summer. I won’t be storing away my tanks and flowy dresses quite yet since it’s still in the 80s in LA, but soon enough!

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