beamer benz or bentley.. i mean demin tees and scarves

ahhh the coveted denim tee and scarf combo.. its a great look for anytime of year. especially now with barbecue season coming up and the denim jacket hotter then ever.

the best money i spent this year was on loads of victoriassecret vnecks 2 for $24.. however you can find these essentials at any of your favorite stores. remember fit and sheerness are essential to the choice you make. remember with fit: tight enough to see your curves but loose enough tht you can breath.

as far as denim selection goes,, i bought a denim jacket from AE 8 years ago and i still wear it today. this is this seasons denim jacket from American Eagle for $49.50

denim jackets are best worn open so i usually buy a size down.

scarves are a dime a dozen. luckily there is a method to the madness of choosing a scarf. remember to look for a gauzy cotton material that gives your scarf fullness when you wrap it around your neck. also in the summer time this gauzy material is less heavy and wont make you hotter then you already are. also a fringed end makes for a great finish on a scarf. among the basic color choices dont forget to mix in prints to your scarf selection. This scarf from charlotte russe is $9.50

Happy Shopping!

Love,

Fab U

identity crisis

vince camuto canasta bootie vs. forever 21 look a like bootie

is there a difference in quality?

price difference: canasta $80(above) forever: $30 (below)

Happy shopping!

Love,

Fab U

i stole my boyfriends wardrobe

so as i work to perfect my summer intern style I am now looking to sportwear influencers like dsquared. this is from their spring 2011 line and it is the perfect use of androgyny. I often steal my boyfriends jeans because i hate to wear sweat pants when im feeling lazy and his pants just fit right in every way. Now i have an excuse to wear them all the time. 

Charlotte russe has this great fedora for under $15. paired with these rose colored glasses from forever 21 for $6 make for great boyish accessories. The shorts below are the perfect addition to be boyish look for $18 at forever 21.

Happy Shopping.

Love,

Fab U

dont get your feathers in a RUFFLE

this dress is from Nina Ricci Spring 2011 line. ruffles are a feminine spring time look that always look cute on a first date. the weather has been nice in NYC so i have been getting my grub on checking out all the restaurants i have been meaning to try. the trick to rocking the ruffles is all in the accessories. thick collared necklaces and a skinny- medium width belts so you dont lose you figure in the mess of the ruffles. Nina Ricci did a belted fabric waist on the model. for an affordable look forever 21 has a great ruffle dresses

if you are looking for a complete look here is a ruffle dress from top shop still under a $100 and no belting needed just some gold jewelry. however if you are looking for something under $40 this dress below is from forever 21

this paired with a great pair of pumps and a belt has u ready for spring time date night. all under $30.

happy shopping.

Love,

Fab U

beach nut

the summer season is approaching and also spring break, this means sexified beach and poolside wear. i dont know about you guys but what i wear to the beach is just as important as the bikini im wearing underneath them. above there is a girl with light denim shorts a light weight slouched bolero and bandeau. the straw woven bag is the perfect finish to a great beach out fit. just dont forget you bag is in the sand, they tend to blend. HM has great red tag beach wear during the warm month. last summer i got a cover up for $15.

lastly dont forget a chic floppy hat, which you can find at any store once the warm months start. so toss on those forever 21 $8 sunglasses and head down to the beach looking fabulous.

Happy Shopping!

Love,
Fab U

Valentines Day treat sheet

okay all you hopeless romantics out there. here is your vday day treat sheet. cus honestly i dont know about you but i want something different this vday.. and definitely something decadent. 

pictured above are Macarons, the new hot NYC treat trend. which has been picking up popularity every since they were featured on gossip girl as blairs indulgent snack. 

besides a sweet treat with your boo or girlfriends. 

have an intimate dinner this not only saves money and creates a fun task for you spouses find it sexy that you care enough to risk you life stepping into the kitchen to cook for them. also it doesnt hurt for them to lick some frosting off you either.

wearing something sexy and playful while you cook can create an arousing environment for you and your boo. Victorias Secret has the cutest babydolls to wear while playing chef on VDay

These babydolls run from $29-$50. if you are looking for something a bit cheaper forever21.com also has babydolls for under $15.

Happy Shopping.

Love,

Fab U

BANGle me so good.

so if you're afraid of bulky jewelry... dont be

i dont know how many times i must have said this but this summer it will be even more essential to wear bulky bangles.

with the trend leaning towards streamline simple lines and modern looks the bangle makes the glam to the outfit. you all know my affinity for accessories.. well heres my new guilty pleasure. feel free to indulge.

forever 21 has great great bracelets for under $10.  the looks to keep in mind are (from right to left) the tribal "rude boy" look, the glam bitch socialite look, modern sleek rocker look. these bracelets range from $4-8

happy shopping!

Love,

Fab U

does mix and match mean crazy bitch?

i have seen ladies wearing glitter mini skirts with patterned tops and different colored bags and i hear alot from girls what do you think of this trend? Mixing and matching is not a new thing but it has evolved in the last year or 2. Above the girl is wearing a lace dress, leopard wedges, and a navy blazer. this outfit looks great for a date night or shopping with the girls. if you want to learn to put together your own mix and match outfit you should think of these steps before proceeding:

-address the occasssion

-pick out you staples, ex. jeans, blazer, skirt, dress, etc.

-accessorize in opposites, ex. you are wearing a black blazer with a leopard lining that shows when u turn up the sleeves grab some gold glitter stillettos from steve madden or a red bag with royal blue shoes and navy skinny jeans.

These outfits are great because you can look fabulous by just buying separates from the fabulous finds section in forever 21 when everything is under $20. pair up these pieces and creates multiple complete looks.  mixing and matching can be fun but be careful, it can get wild when you put too many colors together and dont consider the consequences. 

happy shopping.

love,

Fab  U

the animal print clutch

the printed clutch is a great accessory to make any solid colored boring outfit.
to avoid paying up to $500 for a clutch  like this from neiman marcus or bloomingdales check hm and forever21 for some great printed clutches this holiday season.



both of the clutchs above are from forever 21
under $20. tis the season to appreciate that kinda savings
and still fabulous

winter musts

Now that the weather has dropped so low that you haveta wear a jacket instead of layer

i thought i would bring out the fabulous winter musts

at the top of that list would be

1. A sturdy pair of fabulous boots to keep the snow out.

I recommend UGGS, they dont just make comfy boots for high school girls anymore

their Casdy boot (seen below) is warm and cute and will last a lifetime.

2. The circular scarf

this scarf has gained much deserved popularity over the past two years and is a convenient winter accessory for keeping your neck warm and adding a pop of color peeking out of your usually monotone winter jacket. i recommend buying one from american apparel which has a multitude of uses and a great length

3. Lastly on my brief list of winter musts in the long glove. remember those ballroom gloves you wore at your sweet 16 to look like cinderella?

well now they are back to keep your whole arm warm for the winter. my recommendation is forever 21 fingerless long gloves for 7.80. fingers free for texting and wrists warm.

happy shopping.

love,

Fab U

Designer Trends

This dress is from Dior Winter 2010 line. Dior has managed to bring the girly floral chiffons of spring to the winter by adding over the knee boots and tailor jackets.

This show featured the best of English 1800s style with a modern twist.

Personally I think chiffons and florals should stay in the spring

So if you want that tailored English look for less go to forever 21, they have great separates that make perfection if paired with the proper pieces.

normally you would see this and its kinda ugly. no hanger appeal, no nothing.

but if you pair this sleeveless shirt dress with lace tights, ankle booted oxfords a button up underneath and an oversized open front sweater over it with cute dark framed glasses you have the perfect english look with a modern twist and more weather appropriate i would say.

oversized open face sweater from express

Love,

Fab U

on the military wave

we all love Doc Martens but they can range in prices from $100- $150

Dr. Marten has done a line for Sanrio. Instead of spending over hundred dollars on a hello kitty military boot, make your own hello kitty inspired boots.

Steve Madden and Forever 21 have military boots ranging from $30- $75.

While creating ur inspiration think of buying the following craft goods:

• glitter
• ribbon
• rhinestones
• paint 

after you have chosen your idea. work with a hot glue gun to mold your look into fruition.

as a gift i used rhinestones for the toe part of the boot and red ribbon to make bows and place them on the outside edges of the boot. I did this on black leather forever 21 military style boot. 

no matter what your holiday needs, you can customize your gifts to ur friends intrests without breaking the bank.

love,

Fab U

wrap me up

your gifts wont be the only things wrapped in ribbon under the chrismas tree.

check out these fabulous shoes from colin stuart for under $100

this shoes are a bargain because of their great tailoring, comfort, and style

with all those factors its worth the price.

if $75 is stil too high for you. theres always a solution

grab these look alike pumps from forever 21 for $15.50

buy $3 ribbon from michaels in black to recreate the shoes above or any other color ribbon to make it your own creation.

cut about six  5-7 inch straps, get super glue 

and attach accordingly to you foot width and comfort.

stay fabulous

love,

Fab U