Ok so how about $130??

I was going to do a post about hot new sunglasses, but after looking outside and the dreary mood. I just couldn't. However, I did decide to tackle another challenge - my previous post of outfits under $200 was a little pricey (so I heard lol). So I challenged myself for looks under $100, and although that is VERY POSSIBLE to do, its hard for me, because when I put together an outfit, I always include handbags and accessories. Of course, if you 86 those items, and work with what you have at home, you can definitely hit under $100.

So here goes....

For the office - definitely for a nice sunny spring day! I actually left out the handbag here (because in the office, you dont have to have a matching bag) - Total Price $109

1. apt. 9 Floral Strapless Dress $29.99 www.tillys.com 2. Wood beaded necklace $25.00 www.newport-news.com 3. Crochet Dreamcather Earrings $5.00 www.wetseal.com 4. Cotton cardigan $17.80 www.forever21.com 5. Molded Flower Bracelet $5.99 www.tillys.com 6. QUPID Darcy Womens Sandal $24.99 www.tillys.com 

I'm digging this summer casual look with the bermuda shorts. - Total Price $120 

1. Floral Ruffle Chiffon Top $22.50 www.wetseal.com 2. Extended Tab Bermuda Shorts $38.00 www.ardenb.com 3. Chinese Laundry Stud Clutch $19.97 www.piperlime.gap.com 4. Antique Elegance Cuff $6.80 www.forever21.com 5. Wood and Gold earrings $3.80 www.forever21.com 6. SM New York Brazill $29.12 www.overstock.com

This ENTIRE outfit is from Forever 21! (let me tell you, forever 21 is definitely a staple for inexpensive fashion and accessories - if you AINT on it, you need to GET on it! -  www.forever21.com Total Price $110

1.Vest Top $22.80 2. Stone Wash Skinny Jean $22.80 3. Textured Oblong Hoop Earrings $5.80 4. Fedora with feather $10.80 5. Glitter Clutch $16.80 6. Silver Feather necklace $5.80 7.Hammered Silver Bangle $4.80 8. Floral Peep Toe Pumps $20.80

I think you could pull this off on a date night or lounge hopping. I decided to forgo a necklace and arm candy with this look, (with tunic style shirts) you don't necessarily need them, but you do need a pair of killer earrings!  - Total Price $130

1. Medallion Screen Tunic $38.00 www.ardenb.com  2. Belted Short $18.50 www.wetseal.com 3. Candie’s Flap-Over Clutch $25.20 www.kohls.com  4. Chandelier Door Knocker $24.99 www.target.com 5. Aston Patent Platform $22.80 www.forever21.com

Fashion & Style Honors - ATL EVENT!!! You Don't Want To MISS!

The Fashion & Style Honors will serve as a platform showcasing the tastemakers and influencers in this realm for a bold format celebration. The evening affair will include an awards segment recognizing editors, stylists, retailers, designers, educators, style makers, emerging talent, behind the scenes influencers and other market makers with an interactive fashion presentation, live music performances, art exhibitions, multimedia and so much more.

Established in 2008, with the vision of paying homage to the creative community, the Fashion & Style Honors aims to be one of the most unifying chic events within the city. Fashion and Style Honors will travel to five markets during 2009. The goal of the Honors event is to increase awareness of the talent that contribute to growth and progressiveness. The nominees and presenters will be selected by each city's prospective style- enthused community through and online platform and monitored by a committee of fashionably astute individuals. Official voting begins March 4, 2009, with nominee categories listed on the website. Tickets are onSALE NOW, with general admission starting at $25.00.

For more information please visit 

www.FashionAndStyleHonors.com

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www.ATL2nite.com

www.TheCity2nite.com

 

beanpYe anyone???

Are you always looking for one of a kind jewelry? Pieces that really say something when you wear them? Items that you know, you wont ever see on anyone else??? I know I am.. 

Look no further.. beanpYe is for you.

The company describes it self as "an online jewelry company specializing in handcrafted bracelets, necklaces and earrings for the funky and fierce women of the world". Based out of NYC , beanpYe was started in 2005, by owner Sabrina Thompson. Some of beanpYe's clients include, India.aire, Nelly Furtado, Alicia Keyes and Fashion Revolutionaire (lol) just to name a few.

Funky and fierce is what they are - everytime I rock one of my pieces from beanpYe, I get countless compliments. Who doesn't love that???

All beanpYe bracelets are imported from Mumbai, and 10 percent of sales go to Save Darfur foundation - So see you can be fly and philanthropic at the same time!

www.beanpye.com

 

 

 

 

It's the first day of SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!

Yaaaaayy!! Today is the first official day of spring, so you know what that means??????????? It's JELLY TIME!!

Remember Jellies? Yeah, the shoes! LOL and the bracelets, well they have resurfaced!

You either love em' or hate em! I may try a pair (oh wait, actually I have a pair from last summer from BCBG and I loooove them, so I guess that means I'm already in!) - definitely won't be doing any amounts upwards of $30.00!! (lol)

1. Givency Jelly Caged Sandal $170.00 www.barneys.com

2. See by Chloe Flat Jelly Sandals $125.00 www.saks.com

3. Melissa Joy & Alexandre Herchovitch Jelly Oxford $100.00 www.saks.com

4. Tory Burch Women’s “Reva” Jelly Flats www.bloomingdales.com

5. Ragg Micah Jelly Bellerina $45.00 www.mimisboutique.com

6. City Style Beaded Jelly Sandals $14.95 www.nyandcompany.com

 

Have a great weekend everyone! Enjoy this beautiful weather (well in ATL that is, sorry east coasters)!

 

Yep in my white tee!!!

Its just not the guys who should have white tee's as a staple, I think every woman on the planet should invest in white tees. They are inexpensive, yet they work for any occasion. YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 2 ON DECK AT ALL TIMES!!!

I know times are hard on the boulevard, and everyone needs to hold on to their wallets a bit tighter. Three different ways you can wear a white tee, and the outfits are all under $200. I mean really, can you beat that??

The White Tee used on all of the outfits can be found at www.americanbasics.com for about $6.00

The White Tee at the office - this look is pretty much appropriate for any office environment, pair your white tee, with a high-waist skirt (could be pencil) I decided to go with a flutter look, a pair of cute peep-toe booties, and color coordinated accessories to complete the look. Total price for complete outfit $197.00!!!

1. Morgan Patent Tie Up Peep-toe Shoes $41.25  www.oli.co.uk  2. Dream Catcher Earring $6.00 www.wetseal.com  3. Cheap Monday Ruby Black Skirt  $70.00 www.ssense.com  4. Mustard Yellow Oversized ''Ashlee'' Tote Purses $39.95 www.purseboutique.com  5. Pearl & Gold Necklace $12.80 www.forever21.com  6. Feather Bangle $5.80 www.forever21.com  7. Bright Lady Watch $38.00 www.urbanoutfitters.com

 

The White Tee hanging out - the great thing about this look, is that you can wear this on casual Friday at the office, and go straight to cocktails with the girls after work. Before you ask, yes the scarf has been carried over to Spring (embrace it TWINKLE TOES lol), but here it definitely works. The White tee, a pair of high-waist slacks (or regular), I think the high-waist gives the look that extra Ummph, I added silver flats and a handbag, tribal detail earrings and a colorful cuff. Total price $199.60!!!

1. Abaete Morgan Pant $85.00 www.shopbop.com  2. Dolce Vita Olive Patent Flat in Dark Silver $42.00 www.urbanminx.com 3.Convertable Metallic Clutch $29.99 www.ninewest.com 4. Tiered Shell Earrings $24.00 www.urbanoutfitters.com 5. Multi-Colored Scarf $6.80 www.forever21.com 6. SONOMA Beaded Cuff Bracelet $12.00 www.kohls.com

 

 

The White Tee at the Spot - (whatever spot you want it to be, the lounge, a date, etc.)- Here, I am my own inspiration! This is pretty much my style, the white tee is oh-soo fly with the dark denim skinny jeans, paired with a funky sequined purse, and some killer platforms. I added old school door knocker earrings, a multi-strand gold necklace and gold cuff to complete the look. Oh, I can't forget my shades!! Total price $179.05! (WOW.. can you believe that??)

1. 1980s Door Knockers $5.99 www.girlprops.com 2. INC Skinny Jeans $59.00 www.macys.com  3. Union Jack Clutch $41.25 www.monsoon.co.uk 4. Multi-Strand Gold Chain  $7.80 www.forever21.com 5. Hammered Row Cuff $6.00 www.wetseal.com 6. Chinese Laundry $47.90 www.endless.com

7. Butterfly Shape Sunglasses $8.00 ww.wetseal.com

 

 

The Harem Pant

AHA! I have been challenged again - the harem pant. Definitely not for everyone, and if you are bit more on the conservative side, you may not want to venture this far out. With that said - I think the looks, that I put together, most could duplicate and look FLY in it. 

DISCLAIMER: No there isn't a look for the office, unless you are in a creative field (and anything goes as far as clothing), I don't think harem pants are appropriate. Even with a blazer (lol) Imagine that?

Some of these looks are totally not cheap - however, there is always a more inexpensive alternative. For me, I like to pair expensive items, with not so expensive items. You don't have to come out dressed in labels from head to toe to be fly, and you don't have to penny pinch and not be fly.

Style in the City - Ok so this is a chill mode outfit, if you are unsure about the harem pant look on you, the perfect way to try a trend is to do a casual look first. 1st of all its comfortable, which will allow YOU to be more comfortable, and that always pulls off a look. Quirky fun graphic tee's are a perfect way to start on building this look, add a colorful tote,funky accessories and some shades (shades are key, you can actually make an entire look on sunglasses alone) and there you have it. 

1. Graphic Tee $10.90 www.forever21.com 2. Dioma Crop Pant 75.00 GBP www.allsaintsshop.co.uk 3. Tom Ford Aviator $291.00 www.my-wardrobe.com 4. Kidrobot Dome Bag $198.00 www.nordstrom.com 5. Black and Red Skull Bracelet 3pk $10.00 www.torrid.com 6. Earrings Gun Heart $7.00 www.sourpussclothing.com 7. Pour La Victoire (my new fave you know) Gladiator Sandal $275.00 www.piperlime.gap.com

Up in the DA CLUB - This look is definitely for those more on the edgier/trendier side of fashion. Its cute, and fun and you definitely need the right attitude to pull this off. Don't be afraid to add color, just imagine how completely different this look would be if it was in all shades on black and grey? BORING!

1. Sequin Tunic Top $18.50 www.wetseal.com 2. Splendid Jersey Harem Pants $120.00 www.net-a-porter.com 3. Hammered Metal Earrings $34.00 www.bananarepublic.gap.com 4.Le Silla sandal $368.00 www.yoox.com 5.Felix Rey Mesi Ikat Clutch $190.00 www.shopbop.com 6. Balenciaga Clear Oversized Sunglasses 289.00 GBP 7. Betsey Johnson Black Bow Necklace $110.00 www.shop.nordstrom.com 8. Hammered Silver Cuff $6.80 www.forever21.com 9. Black Ring $3.80 www.forever21.com 10. Women's Charm Bracelet $250.00 www.thomaspink.com

OOOOH-WEEEEEE - Date night!! The Harem jumpsuit is another alternative, and a one-piece is always easy to throw on, add some bold accessories and I bet you, heads will turn.

1. Love Moschino Jumpsuit $225.00 www.revolveclothing.com 2. Betsey Johnson Leopard Print Ring $65.00 www.nordstrom.com 3. Gold Chain Bib Necklace $330.00 www.charmandchain.com 4. Candie's Patchwork Clutch $28.00 www.kohls.com 5. 3-piece Bangle Set in Leopard www.karmaloop.com (check for pricing) 6. 1960 Resin Stone Earrings in Black $32.00 www.pinkmascara.com 7. Sam Edelman Nilla High Heel Gladiator Sandal $128.95 www.endless.com

 

I hope you all have fun creating your own look with the harem pant. Matter of fact - please tell me about it or send a picture @ fashionrevolutionaires@gmail.com, I may even share your story or picture! :)

 

Random Flyness.....

Its that time again... "It's Friday, It's Friday, its the end of the week, its the last day"!!!! So I had to leave you with some Flyness!!

 

Aren't these a beaut! Yours for only $810.00 (lol)

 

Max Kibardin shoe booties exclusively @ www.saks.com

 

also word on the street, is that these converse will be dropping soon in US (already in Japan- they get everything first ugghh) I am a huge Chuck fan, I think every fashionable woman should have at least one pair, but check these out. I love them, and they are featured in my fave color!!!

 

Have a good weekend Revolutionaires!