My Edgy Spring Nails!

Yesterday, I visited a nail salon I've never been to for the first time in my area. I feel so tired of Winter so I wanted to try a bright look that would cheer me up and make me welcome Spring! In my head, I thought of a nice look to try and surprisingly...it came out the same way I envisioned it! I bought along my China Glaze Japanese Koi nail polish, which is the neon bright orange polish I used to make the look POP! I will definitely be returning to that salon!

(With flash)

(With no flash)

They were also shooting a commercial in the salon while I was there, and asked me to be in it lol! I'm shy, and I thought I wasn't ready. I had on some make-up, but my hair was a little wild, and my eyebrows weren't done, so I declined. But they did get some shots of my nails for their commercial!

OOTN [3.18.11]..My first!

This is the first time that I'm sharing photos of myself lol..a little shy but..here goes!

Last Friday, me and my bff Stephanie went to a nightclub in NYC! This is just the outfit I wore to it. Even though we spent 45 minutes trying to look for a parking space, we didn't let that ruin our good times lol.

Blazer: Charlotte Russe
Earrings: Charlotte Russe
Shirt & Necklace: Forever 21
Leather Leggings: Express
Platform Shoes: Bamboo

Wishlist: March 2011

Just a few things I have my eyes on at the moment...*sigh*

Aldo Cyphert Handbag
..perfect neutral bag for Spring!
Kinda reminds me of the Birken Bag..hehe
Price: $45
Aldo Bogner earrings
...these are HOT!
Price: $15

American Apparel Bodysuit
..great for nights out at the club!
Price: $44

American Apparel Disco Pants
..love these..a lil pricey but I like!
Price: $82
I love how my favorite bloggers 4acesdate rock them too..get em' girls!

Bamboo Colada pumps in Taupe
..These would be great for Easter Sunday
Price: $23.80

Shoes For Less: Steve Madden vs Bamboo

Lately, I've been feening for a pair of nice platform, round toe pumps with some height added to it. Most of my shoes consist of flats since I'm 5 ft 8...but I'm learning to love my height and wear heels no matter what. I am slowly building up a heel collection. Anyways, Steve Madden released a pair of platform pumps a while ago and I've had my eyes on them ever since. They're called "Caryssa". They are 5 inches tall and the platform is 1.25 inches. They come in a variety of colors and textures (suede, patent, and leather), and originally retailed for $89.95. Currently they're on sale for $69.95. I'm always trying to look for alternative ways to save money since I'm a student with a part time job. I just couldn't bring myself to spend $70 on the Steve Maddens. So I did my research and....drum roll please! I found an exact identical twin to the Steve Madden Caryssa's at a fraction of the price! They're made from a company called Bamboo. The shoe is called Bamboo Colada-01 and retails for $30 bucks. I saw them on Urbanog.com for $24 but the color I wanted was sold out! One day, I went to a store called Mandees in the mall just to browse. I guess it was my lucky day because I found them there! Luckily my size was the last of the pair. I tried them on and they fit true to size! Pretty easy to walk in too. They have the same measurements as the Caryssa's. They are 5 inches tall with a 1.25 inch platform...perfect for a night out at the club. Bamboo is not the only one copying the Steve Maddens shoes. There are many websites such as Charlotte Russe, and others with their own version, you just have to look. Trust me, the Bamboo Colada's look EXACTLY like the Steve Madden Caryssa's. I'm thinking of getting the nude color for Easter..lol..stay tuned.

Steve Madden Caryssa Pumps


Bamboo Colada-01 Pumps

Small Haul: Earrings & Lip Products

I went to the mall today and picked up a few things. Recently, I fell in love with feather earrings! I think they're so cute and different from what I normally wear. So I decided to pick up a pair today. That's really all I wanted, but of course I picked up a few unexpected things lol. Just wanted to share what I got.

I got these thread wrapped earrings from Charlotte Russe

I got the second pair from Charlotte Russe. Both pairs were 2 for $8

I got these lovely feather earrings from Wetseal. They were $6.50
Then I went to the MAC counter and picked up the "PRR Lipglass".
Afterwards, I went to Target and picked up Maybellines ColorSensations Totally Toffe in #215 to go with the Mac lipglass. These two were made for each other!

Do you see how well they go together? I love love love it! Will review it soon on my lips!
The color on the left is MAC's PRR Lipglass, and the color on the right is Maybelline's ColorSensational in Totally Toffe.

Forever 21/Charlotte Russ/H&M: Small Haul.

I promised myself that I wouldn't go shopping this month...but I had a Doctors appointment last Thursday and the mall was right around the corner. I had nothing to do, so I intended to go window shopping. I ended up spending $50 bucks lol..I need to control myself! But anyways, I just wanted to share with you all what I bought!

I stopped by Forever21 first and didn't see anything really interesting. I bought 2 bras that came together for $8.80 (no pics). I also got 3 pairs of socks for 0.95 cents each! What a deal!

I also bought a really cute diamond encrusted flower ring for $5.50.

Then I went over to Charlotte Russe and bought this cute bow necklace! It was $6.50

Lastly, I went over to H&M and bought these cute lace-up wedges for $34.95. I plan on wearing them with tights or harem pants, and a loose top.

In total, I spent a little over $50 bucks. No more shopping until Black Friday. That's it for my itty bitty haul!

New Shoes!

Remember my last post? The one titled Currently Wanting? Well I got one of the things I wanted! I fell in love with the Aldo wedges when I saw Dulcecandy87 and AllThingsFabulous101 model them in their outfit of the day posts on their blogs. Luckily, I still saw them on the Aldo website, but they retailed for $90 bucks. Aldo shoes run really small, so I didn't want to risk the chance and order them because I wasn't sure if they would fit me. I forgot about them...until one day at school. While I was in school, I was waiting for my brother to finish his class so we can go home together. I decided to kill time by going to the computer lab to wait for him. I went to the Aldo website and did some window shopping. I happen to come across the wedges that I wanted, and to my surprise, they were marked down half price! That's right! They went from $90 to $45 bucks! Which was a steal for me! So I called my local Aldo store to ask them if they had the shoes in stock. They told me they didn't have the color I wanted in stock, but they carried the black one. I wanted to try them on before ordering, so I told the sales associate to hold them for me. I went to the store and tried on my normal size, and let me tell you.....only half my foot could fit into the shoe! What is it with Aldo shoes running so small? So I asked for a bigger size. I tried them on, and they fit like a glove! So I ordered the Camel colored wedged shoes last Friday and got them about 10 days later. I ordered from the store, so I got free shipping. I love them! Definitely a staple for Fall, Spring and Summer! Since Aldo shoes run so small, I never bought a pair of shoes from them ever. This is my first pair of Aldo shoes and I love them!

Tory Burch Reva Ballerina Flat Review

Fall is here, and about 2 weeks ago I was in dire need of a pair of cute, durable ballet flats to accentuate my feminine Fall clothing pieces. I cant wear boots and heels everyday, so a good pair of flats were greatly needed in my wardrobe. I wanted a pair of cute, chic, & comfortable flats that I know will last me years without falling apart. I couldn't rely on cheap shoes from places like Forever 21 or Charlotte Russe because I know they wont last long, and they aren't that comfortable either. So I started to think about Designer flats. After all the research I did on style, comfort, and durability I stumbled upon the Tory Burch Reva Ballerina Flats. I had my eyes on the black pair with the gold Tory Burch logo on the toe part...so classy and cute! My style is kind of classy conservative chic, so I know these flats would fit perfectly into my wardrobe. They retailed for $195 before tax, which is a pretty reasonable price for something that will last long. It came up to $212 with free shipping! I ordered my shoes from Shopbop.com on October 6th and received them October 12th.

I love how the flat is all Black and the Gold logo just adds a very nice classy spark. They're really comfortable! I ordered them in my normal size and all my toes sat snuggled in the flat. My pinky toe wasn't rubbing against the shoe, and the bottom of my foot felt like I was walking on clouds with the soft padding they added to the soles. BUT let me warn you...the elastic part in the back that hugs your ankles can be a KILLER if you're thinking of walking around a lot. I wore my flats for the first time to school this past Monday, and everything was going well for the first few hours. Then I went to the Doctor, then to the mall, then to Staples, then to the Beauty Supply store. By the time I was walking to get inside my house, I felt like someone slit the back of my ankles open, (sorry to be so graphic). So if you're thinking of walking around a lot with these, I wish you luck! If you work in the office, bring an extra pair of shoes just in case...you've been warned! Also, be careful not to walk on rocky pavement or pointy objects because the leather of the flat is very soft and gets scratched easily. I have a small light scratch on them already :( But nothing noticeable. Overall, I love them!
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Interested? Get a pair at Shopbop!

Currently wanting...

I am currently loving and wanting these items!

Aldo Mignogna wedges: Originally $90 but is currently $45!
(SO cute & perfect for the Fall)


Nina Yaneli peep toe wedges: $109.95 (Sexy!)


Pink Duchess Baylee 5 buckle boot wedges: $27.90
(Cute and Cheap)

Can you tell I love wedges? lol


F21 Audrey Hepburn Graphic Top: $15.80
(She's a great classy icon)


F21 Striped Sweater: $24.80
(Will go great with one of my Taupe colored shoes & worn off the shoulder)


F21 Glimmer Laptop Case: $13.80
(My Macbook Pro needs a home!)

Small Birthday Haul

My mom gave me some money for my birthday, so I went shopping and bought a few things. I thought I would share with you all what I got.

Charlotte Russe romper:
Originally $24.00 Student discount bought it to $21.60

Express romper:
Originally $49.50 but 30% off $34.65

Forever 21 Striped puffed shoulder dress:
$13.50


Charlotte Russe flip flops:
$5.00


Papaya necklace = $6.99
Wetseal earrings= $6.00

Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol Conditioner:
$4.00 (Sallys Beauty)


Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor sample:
$2.29 (Sallys Beauty)


Ardell Brow Stencils:
$3.89 (Sallys Beauty)


China Glaze "Turned up Turquoise":
$4.49 (Sallys Beauty)


China Glaze "Pink Voltage":
$4.49 (Sallys Beauty)


And that's it for my little haul!