Slip-on Sneakers & a Statement Necklace

I have seen in magazines this "sporty look". The look is tomboyish and playful. You can use hint of a neon color as it's inspired by athletic wear, or keep it simple and edgy by only sticking to black and white. Some of the elements of the look are, mesh, bomber jackets, black skirts or shorts. You could even throw on a athletic brand t-shirt that says "Nike". You can add a touch to this look, by adding slip-on sneakers. By the way, I'm seeing them everywhere right now. From magazines, celebrities, to fashion bloggers! I'm always stocking H&M's website, I ordered 2 pairs of slip-on sneakers for $29.95 each! I thought that was a good deal for some right on trend shoes. These slip-ons are roomy and amazingly comfortable!! I would definitely recommend anyone who likes these to buy them, but hurry before they run out! The black with white trimming slip-ons' soles are made from rubber, and it has elasticized sides. The same material is on the snake print version, they also added the color nude on top of the shoe, but these are not quilted.

 As seen on Instyle Magazine March 2014 issue.

Price: $29.95

http://www.hm.com/us/product/17697?article=17697-C

When I looked at them on H&M's website I thought I would like the black and white version more, but it turns out that I really like the snake print version. Probably because it's not your usual black and white shoes. The snake print shoes can play as a neutral because of its color. Along with this tip use solid colored pieces for your outfit, just be careful when it comes to mixing prints you don't want to overwhelm the look!

Price: $29.95

http://www.hm.com/us/product/17697?article=17697-C#article=17697-D

              I added this necklace to my purchase. When I was online taking a look at it, I couldn't really see much detail. What intrigued me into buying this piece of jewelry was the gold thick chain that's on the middle of the necklace. I also like the use of the different color chains to achieve this overall look. When I received it, I noticed how there's a piece a black yarn wrapped around each piece of chain to hold them together. 

Price $12.95

Here's a close up.

This was a total of $72.85!

I'm a huge fan of H&M's catalog. I've been in love with it ever since I found out about it!

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P.S. For some reason this necklace is no longer found on H&M's website, but you can check your nearest H&M store. You can also purchase something similar here: http://fashuunvillage.com/Gold-Kiara-Set-Rhinestone-Bib-Chain-Statement-Necklace

I hope you all have a great day ;*

My First Blog Post!

I'm so excited to start this fashion blog I finally have a space that I can contribute my fashion taste to. I breathe, live and walk in fashion, it's an artistic world I'm so happy to find myself a member in. I am an independent college student living on my own and know first hand the struggles of supporting yourself, maintaining household responsibilities and managing my education. In the midst of all of that I understand the difficulty in trying to keep up with the trends of fashion on a strict budget. I can't afford to splurge on clothes like I would love to. The outfits I put together are ones that are affordable and budget friendly.I like using basic pieces as a foundation for my outfits and simply adding trendy items. I am a big believer that accessories are the big answers to creating a variety of fashion looks  without changing the major outfit pieces. I am a big shoe lover, I mean what woman doesn't love a closet full of shoes.I like to wear trendy shoes to update my wardrobe. I hope to offer some fashion inspiration to those who know they love clothing but unsure of how to create some runway looks on their own. I was born in a small town in Connecticut, and raised in the fast paced upbeat streets of NYC. I lived in the Bronx and everyday I felt like I was on the runway with the immense variants of fashion I saw. I have a clue or two of the struggle when you have to get dressed up because you have a party to go to, and you don't know what to wear, while being on a budget, on top of that wanting to look chic. Its hard! So I am going to share with you my ideas and fashion sense and what inspires me. Here you will also be updated on my latest purchases on clothing and accessories. I hope throughout  my visual diary you will be saved the 15-20 min struggle of the "what should I wear today?"
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