Skinny Flowy Tank Love

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Calypso Platform Pumps

Calypso Platform Pump (get it here)

I just had to place this picture above my writing today.  It fully mesmerizes me with a single glance, and I can't help but feel the magic.  The Calypso Platform Pumps by Fahrenheit go above and beyond and over the top, out of this world, but never out of my mind!  I have been eyeing these ice blue darlings since they were new arrivals, although I was waiting for Black Friday/Cyber Monday just in case Nasty Gal decided to reveal promotions, since they haven't in so long.  I would have been able to handle the wait a little longer, but of course Nasty Gal comes out with their Holiday Collection just in time to crack me.  The picture below is what sold me, and since I could not resist temptation, Luster and Calypso were on their way to my closet.  The Pumps are miraculous with a capital Metallic!  "Whatever" to the fact that metallic is so in right now; these stunnermuffins (no not studmuffins) belong in any era and stole the hearts from my feet if my feet had hearts!!  If you've read my other blogs, you know I'm a sucker for fairy tales and these shoes just speak to me as if they will carry me away to all the happily-ever-after fairy tales when I wear them.  They're priced at $48, which I'd say is a great deal compared to many of the other shoes on Nasty Gal.  I honestly don't know why they're not sold out yet.  The picture shows them a shade darker than they actually are (my flash was full on), so they look more towards the color in the picture from the store site.  Nonetheless, I am reminded of Cinderella's one night getaway that deemed her a princess (even though I'd like to think she was one before her fairy godmother showed up).  The only issue I had was that the size was a teeny bit bigger for my feet for some reason.  It is barely there as I can still walk in them, but when I buy heels I want them to fit perfectly and be comfortable, and the latter applies.  I am considering exchanging them for a half size smaller, which is a plus that the sizes are not only available in whole sizes, but boy would it be a pain to find that pair too small.  Anyway, moving on to my lust for Luster, am I one of a few that see past the aluminum astronaut-like aura the blouse puts forth?  Probably not, since the sizes are running low already, but I myself do not comprehend why Luster was meant for me to lust.  With free 2-day UPS shipping, I became that one little girl who frantically open her presents before Christmas day.  The blouse is quite oversized in length, which is stated in the item description, and the material is 100% polyethylene (aka plastic).  Despite being aware of the plastic material, I was unsure of the look and feel of the top in person, and am still betwixt of what to think of it upon wearing it.  Any movement creates a plastic-y noise, but I have to hand it to the designer, for the style is quite unique and well put-together.  Both of my purchases say a lot about the fashion boundaries these days--they are surpassed in every single direction!  I wouldn't wear these two beauties together, or even the bejeweled/embellished shorts in the picture with the Luster blouse.  That would be way too flashy, even with my camera flash off.  The best way to accentuate these pieces is to wear them with a simple outfit.  I have yet to snap a photo of me in this top, but I'm not sure I can top this model; she's pretty high fashion, minus her awkward left hand).  Oh yeah, right now Nasty Gal is, upon purchase of a Holiday Collection item, giving away free totes in the same silver metallic style and material as the Luster blouse.  That's what's showing as the background in my picture above.  So the moral of this shopping fairy tale blog is, you can give in to lust sometimes, and there's no need to have your shoes slip away in order for you to shine!  Happy shopping!!

Luster Blouse (get it here)

Once Upon A Time Necklace

Romwe.com has whisked me away yet again, but this time with a charming layered piece of magic.  This Once Upon A Time necklace can be worn to show love for the TV series on ABC, but there's also no need to shy away your belief in fairy tales because this Once Upon A Time is blinging real.  Dreamy, isn't it?

Angel Owl Heart-Shaped Charm Layer Necklace (get it here)

Get it now.  Before it gets sold out!  (previously sold out on Topshop.com)
The anticipating wait begins for mine to arrive....

DIY Adult Female Winnie The Pooh Costume & Manicure, & Male Hunny Jar Costume

Who says Disney is only for children?  Why can't grown ups hold on to some magic in their lives, too?  I am not embarrassed to say that when the Winnie the Pooh movie came out to theaters last year, I went with my mother to watch it.  I recall it being quite short, and I wanted the film to last longer.  Many people who look back want to remain in their childhoods forever, but you don't need a holiday like Halloween to allow for that.  Get in touch with your cherished moments of the past and let it bring joy to not only remember, but also relive them.  Of course, you wouldn't see me walking around in a Pooh bear costume on any regular day, but I wouldn't be ashamed to wear the Pooh t-shirt with a pair of jeans.  I guess that's what's so extraordinary about Halloween; people feel free to express themselves in ways they normally might not.

I decided that the Halloween stores out there didn't have the costume I was looking for this year, but some did have a few materials that helped me create my own.  I was pleased with the outcome, for I was able to find all the items I sought to design the whole look.  To match the costume with a Pooh manicure, see the DIY video below, and if you want to make it a couples themed costume, watch the Pooh video to see how to make lettering and you pretty much just replace yellow with red and "Pooh" with "Hunny," as shown in the last picture at the bottom.  I hope this helps at least one of you out there!  To all, have a happy and sweet Halloween!!

DIY Pooh Bear Costume

Gold Honeycomb Ring by Designerica on Etsy.com

DIY Pooh Bear Manicure

DIY Adult Hunny Jar Costume

Yellow long sleeve top from Target
Blue t-shirt, self cut into a tank from Walmart

Blue hat from Walmart

Je t'aime Romwe Dress

There aren't enough blue and gray dresses on the market, and those colors are gorgeous for any outfit.  Luckily, I was able to snatch this dress before it sold out:

Je t'aime Anomalous Hem Dress (from Romwe.com)

Black T-Strap Thong Lacoste Appoline Sandal (get it here)

However, it is a simple dress that can be self created easily.  Just grab yourself a plain blue tank, a gray hi-low skirt, a little black belt, and add some handmade lettering--and wah lah!  You showed that sold out item you can do better without it!

Perfect To A "T"

Juicy Couture Fitted Color Block Dress in Black/White (get it here)
Black Faux Leather 'P-Cadee' T-Strap Sandals (get them here)

Normally, I don't find Juicy Couture all that juicy, but I could not pass on one of their simple yet sexy creations:  The Fitted Color Block Dress (found on my beloved guilty pleasure, REVOLVEclothing.com).  The contrast is so subtle while allowing room for accessorizing.  In my take, the dress is more than enough of a statement so I merely slipped on some Gianvito Rossi T Strap Sandal (give me a freaking affordable break!) look-a-likes.  Black and white outfits can still be bold even without the flashy color splash, don't you think?

Halter Tank Dress Colorblock

Looking for a dress similar to Lucy Hale's red/orange Wes Gordon Spring 2012 halter dress worn at the Teen Choice Awards??  For a cute and chic style that is also easy on the wallet, this dress from LuLu*s.com is super clutch and a keeper!

Cut For The Chase Ivory And Taupe Dress (get it here)
Mustard Leather 'Kara Trapunto' Platform Slide Sandals (get them here)
Ada Necklace (get it here)