OOTDs & Cross Haul

OOTD/OOTN - Speedy B35 2 different ways. Very simple.

Forever 21 Haul!

White dolman cross tunic - $17.80 it's long enough to cover your butt, pretty sheer, but I like the cut of it and its soft. quality is quite bad for the price though.

SISTER BOUGHT (we get to share hehe)

Black cross cardigan - $24.80 - quality is pretty good. If I was shorter it would cover my bum. glad I can steal it from her sometimes ;D

Wooly box pleat skirt - $17.80 quality is pretty good and it is a timeless piece. I wouldn't wear it a bunch but it's good to have in a collection.

mod shots

OOTN/OOTD - Chilly Fall 10.20.12

Here is my OOTN! Went to Cheesecake Factory with my small group. It has been cold the last few days!

Sheer white button down - Marshall's
Black leggings - Etiquette
Tan jacket - H&M
Pink necklace - H&M
Louis Vuitton SpeedyB 35 (no strap)

Today's OOTD - shopping!
Teal shirt - Forever 21
Liquid leggings - Forever 21
Combat boots - Target
Sweater - tried on a Macy's! I really want it. It's still full price at $89 though... Going to wait.
Marc by Marc Jacobs purse
jewelry mostly Tiffany's & Michael Kors watch

Retaught myself how to braid my bangs! Obsessed.

Alexander Wang Rockie vs. Rocco

So I went into Nordstroms to try on the Rockie and Rocco duffel bags and to see the color combos. I'm not a huge expert on them, but I've been trying to look into the different variations before I take the plunge!

I am 5 ft 7 in. and the straps for both are the same length but I definitely can't wear the Rockie crossbody and I can wear the Rocco crossbody but it does look a little too high on my hip. =(

The Rockie is defintely a good size and I like the style of it- it is not as small as I thought it would be, and it can carry everything I need it to. I like the "washed lambskin" with all the bubbles versus the smooth pebbled leather. I only saw the smooth black leather and the washed leather in gray, maroon and mustard for the Rockie in person.

Rockie above with antique & Rocco below with rose gold

(pics from Google images - sorry!)

Downside is that for the Rockie they don't have the color combo that I want out yet...ideally I would get the black washed lambskin with rose gold cupcake(?) bullets/hardware. However they only have the black smooth leather with gold hardware & black washed lambskin with brass/antique hardware.

Saw on Purseforum that Emma Stone has the black washed lambskin with silver hardware and I am so jealous! I would do silver/gold/rose gold hardware vs the antique brass/black nickel.

So I am currently on the list for the new batch of bags! I put myself down for the black washed lambskin Rockie with antique hardware to try on as well as the black washed lambskin Rocco with rose gold hardware to try on.

Apparently they are both hard to get right now. I don't know which to choose once they get them in stock! (somewhere from Nov-Jan). I like the Rocco, but it can look slouchy and is pretty heavy. However if I get the Rockie, I will be annoyed when the hardware I like comes out!

Suggestions?

Weekend Haul! - F21, Marshalls, etc

Went shopping with one of my best friends shopping. She is an enabler and is one of the few friends that can keep up with me shopping!

Forever 21 black lustrous leggings - $12.80
I wanted to see if these would be a good dupe for American Apparels disco pants. I want to try them on!

F21 pointed collar necklace - $8.80
I don't recommend it because it looks too sharp and looks kind of like fangs. It's not what I expected it to look like on. I did get a complement though...

Etiquette high waisted black leggings -$16.90 - these are a dupe for Zara's leggings which run for $40! I was debating to to buy Zara's since there are really nice thick material that suck in as well as looks nice. These ones from Etiquette look and feel great and also have the same elastic at the waist. Hopefully they don't get ball-y and lint up.

Bath & Body Works candles - 2 for $20
I got Leaves and Paris Amour. Both smell great. It just started raining here and leaves are falling. It finally feels like fall!

Marshall's
Calvin Klein crochet black socks - $3.99 I want some to wear with booties!

White/cream thick chiffon top - $20
It is nice quality and is long enough to cover my butt if I want to wear thick leggings.

Pearl collar bright blue chiffon tank - $15
Impulse buy but it's cute! Good for Cali!

Which Wallet?!

I am in the market for a new wallet. I don't want to spend more than $350 and these are the ones I have in mind. I know I could get Rebecca Minkoff, MBMJ, etc but I want something a bit MORE!

I only have about 4 cards that are necessary to carry all the time and a few stamp cards. I use my Rebecca Minkoff pouch for everything else (gift cards/coupons/club cards).

I've always wanted a Miu Miu wallet and this one is cute! $250
CONS: it has a middle pocket and one pocket on each side. it doesn't have more pockets to separate your cards...it's weird.

Louis Vuitton Pocket Agenda in Damier Graphite. $265
I love the graphite print, although it is marketed towards men. I think it is practical and beautiful! I wish they made the Speedy and Neverfull in that print. Anyways, Is it weird for me to use this as my wallet? I don't need many credit card pockets so that is nice, and I can put extra cards, receipts, etc in the larger pockets.

CONS: I don't usually have coins, but sometimes I have a few. I can either throw them in the side pocket, in my bag, coat pocket or in a separate coin purse if I get this I guess... it is just a bit troublesome. 

Any opinions?! Any suggestions or advice would help!

Simple OOTDs

Nothing special. I need a haircut! I want to look for inspiration since I can do about anything right now.

New earrings!

I've been wanting new earrings- especially gold/silver ones that I can wear full time.

Silver cross earrings from Target- $14.99
I mainly got these for my 2nd hole but haven't found a pair for my main hole. I need suggestions! I've been wearing costume jewelry and its been making me itchy and slightly infected :(
Here are some mod shots but its hard to see. There is texture on the earrings. It's sucha great size!

Tory Burch earrings from Nordstrom Rack - $33.97 from $68
These are beautiful and although I'm trying to stop wearing costume jewelry for awhile I knew I wanted them since I have NO gold earrings at all!

The backs of these earrings are so pretty!

Beauty Haul - mini reviews

New necessary beauty products =)

Got my favorite daytime face gel - the dramatically different moisturizing gel $25

Here is Macy's Clinque October 2012 gift with purchase. LOVE the contents though.

• The bags were disappointing- I like the Nordstrom's gwp more. 
• I'm glad they let you choose if you want the gel or lotion (they have really shrunk the size of the gift...). 
• LOVE the sample of Take the Day Off makeup remover
• I've always wanted to try Black Honey lip products because it is so popular and this lip product is lovely for the fall! glad it is a substantial size for me to try. The Almost Lipstick formula is nice so far too- shiny, moisturizing and feels nice.
• The eyeshadows in Lucky Penny is so nice! both colors are so pigmented. 
• Blush in Mocha Pink is nice too. It will be nice for fall, it is buildable. One layer will be sheer, but as you build it, it becomes a nice deeper pink/mauve

Swatches: 1) Mocha Pink blush 2+3) Lucky Penny eyeshadows 4) Black Honey Almost Lipstick

Birchbox order (great service!)- Fresh Soy Face Cleanser. $38 --> 20% code and free shipping and $10 credit = $21ish

First time getting the big size of this. It is my favorite cleanser and if you don't use a Clearsonic (or other machine) then you can use half a pea size for your whole face! Love that it is a gel formula and your face feels extremely clean afterwards. 

Definitely look on these smaller sites for your favorite makeup products and not just Sephora because you can get a better deal on them!