Spring Pick-Me-Up

I still had money left over on my Christmas Forever 21 gift card and I thought yesterday was perfect for a little shopping. After wandering around and wanting everything, I ended up getting the cutest little neon yellow top, now is 50% off. I felt daring buying the adorable rose floral dress with the waist cutouts; wearing clothes without cutouts is a little out of my comfort zone. After leaving , I had a smile on my face and new clothes to wear for spring (and $7 left on my card).

Forever 21 Relaxed Slub Knit Top 9.80

Forever 21 Cutout Rose Shirtdress 24.80

What store you do like to visit for a little pick-me-up?

Have you ever bought anything that was outside your comfort zone?

Signature Scent

Have you ever had a signature perfume that you wore in high school or college? There is one perfume that never fails to transport me back into my high school days, filled with puppy love, staying after school with Johnny, sweet scented spring air, giggles, handholding, and love notes. Ralph Lauren's Romance does that for me. I typically enjoy fruity or citrus scents rather than floral and musk but there is just something about it. For those who are not familiar with Romance, it includes notes of sungoddess rose, marigold, ginger, chamomile oil, yellow freesia, white violet, lotus flower, day lily, patchouli, oakmoss, and musk. Ralph Lauren and Sephora describes Romance as "the women's fragrance that evokes the timeless essence of falling in love..." and boy they are right!

The advertisements for Romance are sensual, liberating, passionate, dreamy, and involves every girl's fantasy. In high school, I'd ripped out the ads and plastered them on my closet door, along with other posters and pictures. I even had to hid the bottle from my younger cousin so she wouldn't use it all (ha ha memories).



Horses, grassy field, stunning dress, handsome man, and sweet kiss, so charming

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Everyone loves a black and white dreamy photograph with a starry-eyed girl and comforting man

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Did you have a signature fragrance in high school or college?  What's your favorite perfume?

I'd love to read your stories connected to your signature scent in the comment section :)

Chic, Cute, and Cheap - Spring Edition

Today, it is about 63 degrees, partly sunny, and I'm loving it! I wish the wind would die down so my hair isn't all up in my face but I can deal. Today's nice weather has got me thinking about my spring attire and I'm not feeling it. For us gals on a budget, we simple can't buy a whole new wardrobe but that doesn't mean we can't add a few new versatile pieces to brighten things up. I've found some affordable, chic, and cute spring pieces that won't break the bank.

  Accessories

1. Forever 21 bursting color headwrap (3.80)  2. Forever 21 vibrant orange mulit headwrap (3.80) 3. Forever 21 teal crossbody purse (11.50) 4. Forever 21 purple sunglasses (5.80) 5. Forever 21 teardrop bracelet (9.80) 6. Payless neon rubber watch (19.99)

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2012 colors

1. Elf Mint Cream 2. China Glaze Celtic Sun 3. Wet n' Wild Coral 4. OPI Lucky Lavender

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Jackets & Blazers

1. H&M denim jacket (29.95) 2. Charlotte Russe bright linen orange blazer (36.99) 3. Charlotte Russe hello yellow moto jacket (39.99) 4. H&M blue blazer (34.95)

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Date Night Dresses

1. Forever 21 magenta geo cut dress (24.80) 2. Forever 21 seagreen textured sleeveless dress (22.80)

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 Target Dresses

1. Target Jason Wu navy sleeveless pleated shift dress with polka dots (39.99) 2. Target Jason Wu navy poplin dress (price available in store) 3. Target Merona amethyst flutter sleeve dress (19.99) 4. Target Xhilaration blue and green short sleeve striped dress (19.99)

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Bold Pants 

1. Forever 21 Green wide leg woven pants (22.80) 2. H&M floral pants (14.95)  

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Shoes

1. Forever 21 floral flats (16.80) 2. Forever 21 linen ankle straps flats (19.80) 3. Payless yellow women's jean pointed tow pump (19.99) 4. Payless Fioni pink and orange Lola colorblock sandal (34.99)

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Is your spring wardrobe looking a little dull? 

Are you planning to do a little shopping? 

What's on your spring shopping list?