Goodwill Goodies!

Yesterday I went to the Goodwill to try to find a few new items to add to my closet.  It wasn't a great thrift day where you hit the jackpot but I found a few things.  You probably already know this, but Goodwill is kind of an overflow so to speak, for Target.  Which means when Target's clearance items have been on the floor too long they donate them to Goodwill, which means Target goodies for me at great prices :)

Every time I go to Target I look at the Handbags & Belts first, then the clothes.  They have the cutest belts and I've seen so many that I want, but I am not willing to pay $12.99 - $16.99 for one belt!  So I was looking through the belts at Goodwill and I found a bunch of brand new belts from Target, with the tags still on them for $2.99 a piece!  A few of these belts, such as the double black belt, are ones that are still at Target for $12.99!

Anyway, here is what I got at the Goodwill:

New Black Double Belt (Retail: $16.99)

New Target Black Patent Belt (Retail: $12.99)

New Target Green Suede Belt (Retail: $12.99)

New Target Red Belt (Retail: $12.99)

Old Navy Jeans Belt

New Target Tan Leather Belt (Retail: $12.99)


So, I paid $14.95 for 5 brand new Target belts and retail would have been $68.95 for all 5!  I think that was a pretty good deal!

Then I found a wristlet in Spring colors, by Poppie Jones for $4.99:

Last but not least I found a Coral colored blazer from H & M, for $3.99! 

This blazer was not only a great Spring color and my size, bu being from H & M is a big deal to me because we don't have an H &M here.  I see all these awesome things that other bloggers got from H & M at great prices and I wish we had one here.  Or at least be able to buy online.  Maybe some day.

Have a great Wednesday!

xo

Spring Forward!

It's that time of year again, time to move your clocks forward on Sunday and time for all the new Spring Trends of 2012.  Here are 10 of my faves:

1.  PASTELS

Photo by Imaxtree

2.  PEPLUMS

Photo by Imaxtree

Photo by Imaxtree

3.  COLOR BLOCKING

Via Iloverunway.tumblr.com

4.  COLOR BLOCK SHOES

Via us.asos.com

5.  NEON

Via Fashionologie.com


6.  ANKLE STRAPS (Thick or Thin)

Via Millionlooks.com

7.  LEATHER

Via Victoria Secrets

8.  BLUE & GREEN JEWELRY

Via Stella & Dot

9.  FLORALS

Photos by Imaxtree

10.  HIGH-LOW OR MULLET SKIRTS

Via Forever 21

What are your favorite trends for Spring?

First Shoedazzle Purchase

So this is my first purchase from Shoedazzle and I was so excited when they arrived! 

This is what the inside looked like when I opened it.

The shoes came in a pretty hot pink box, wrapped in tissue paper.

They were closing down the Boot Department for the Winter Season, so I decided to purchase the one type of boots I actually don't have, Cowboy Boots!  I chose the color Cognac and it's a beautiful color

I love them!  The color is beautiful and they are so soft!  They are also very comfortable to boot (get it? Ha!).

I can wear them with skinny jeans, tights with a skirt or a dress.  They also sent me a Welcome Gift consisting of a Shoedazzle nail file & a beautiful Shoedazzle nail polish called Dazzle Me Pink..

I will do a post of the nail polish as soon as my nails grow back!  All my nails were all the same length and then the other day out of nowhere, they just started splitting & breaking off!  I know, I'm probably the only girl left that has her real nails still :)

Happy Thursday! xo

Lace-up Boots GIVEAWAY!

I just visited Erika's blog, Fashion Chalet as I do every day.  She is giving away a chance to win a pair of Alexander Wang Dakota Lace-up Boots!  They are SO amazing!  So click on her blog link above to enter for your chance to win these awesome boots!  Good Luck!

Amazing Giveaway!

One of my favorite blogs, Sandy a la Mode is having the most amazing giveaway!  She is doing a Sponsor Collaboration of giveaways and you have up to 40 chances to win!  Seriously...40 chances!  So go check it out by clicking on her blog link above :)

Have a great weekend!

Jason Wu for Target

I guess I would say I'm very lucky in a sense, because where I live (Albuquerque, NM) is not exactly the fashion capitol of the SW!  Therefore, when designers collaberate with Target, I don't have to be there on the 1st day, waiting outside for them to open, fighting crowds of women all looking for the same thing. 

I believe I bought this black pleated skirt and handbag a week after Jason Wu's collection debuted here.  

I read in a few blogs how hard it was to get anything that day, so I am very blessed!  In fact it's been about 2 weeks since Jason Wu debuted and they still have some clothing and handbags in stock!

In fact, when Missoni came out at Target, I went about a week later and they didn't really have alot of clothes left, but they had a ton of  pumps and rain boots.  I really wanted the pumps, but the size 6 was huge on me and the size 5.5 was way too tight.  The pumps were actually there so long they went on clearance a week later for $14.99!!  I still decided not to get them, which I am now regretting.  Then I was at Goodwill the other day and what did I find?  The Missoni pumps I wanted for only $6.99 I believe, but they were a size 6.  Do you think someone was trying to say "Get the shoes Lori, get the shoes".

Anyway, I can't wait for the next Target collaberation :)

Have a great night!

Happy Valentines Day!

12 Red Roses....

and a Box of Chocolates.....From my Valentine!

OK...I swear this box was full before I took the picture!



It's Been So Long

I know I've said this a few times before, but it's been way too long since I've blogged!  My only excuse is that life got in the way, as you may have experienced yourself.  I have so much to share, such as new pictures, awesome thrift finds and I still have to practice taking pictures with my self-timer, so I can post pictures of my outfits.  Now that it gets darker at an earlier time, it's a little harder.

So stay tuned.....

Everyone loves Chocolate!

Here is a quick nail polish review and I mean quick.  I slapped that polish on before I lost the outside light to take pictures!  It is one of my faves from Avon, and it is called Deluxe Chocolate.

I think this is the perfect Nail Polish to go with all the Fall colors and I love this Rich Brown shade with tiny flecks of gold in it!

It also goes very well with animal prints!

Thanks for taking time to read this!

xo  Lori

Splurge!

A few weeks ago, I read in the paper about a Beauty & Fashion Shopping Extravaganza coming to town called SPLURGE.  The event was yesterday and I took my Mom with me, because I wanted to spend time with her and what better way right?  It was being held at one of our many Casinos in one of their Ballrooms.  The event was to raise money for Breast Cancer Research, since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

There were exhibitors from wall to wall with everything to purchase from Jewelry, Fashion, Shoes, Cosmetics, Photography and Beauty Services.  They were doing makeovers and using straightening irons on women's hair.  They also had a lot of free drawings to win different products and services.

As we made it towards the back, they had free samples of the best Mini Cupcakes compliments of Cake Fetish Cupcakes here in Albuquerque.  They were also giving Champagne, Wine and Lemon Drop samples.  Cupcakes & Cocktails I guess you would call it :)

They had the most beautiful things there and the prices were amazing!  I took my camera so I could share it with you, until we got there and there are no cameras, video recorders or photography allowed in the Casino!  I had completely forgot that all of our Casinos are on Indian land.

We spent a few hours there and when you leave you get a little gift bag with brand name products in them.  So I took some pictures of the goodies we received in the bag.

I didn't purchase anything there, because I have to really want something bad enough to buy it, but my Mom purchased a few things, including something for me :)  She spoils me :)  She bought me this lotion we both sampled and we both loved it, but it was too high priced for me.  The lotion is called Hempz Body Lotion, and it is supposed to moisturize for 12 hours, plus it smells AMAZING!  It is a 17 Oz. bottle for $18.00 and she surprised me with it.  I can't stop smelling my hands and arms!

Here is what was in the gift bag:

1.  Stainless Steel High Heel Cake Server by Slice of Style

2.  Tea Tree Triple Treat Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash by Giovanni

3.  Hope in a Jar Moisturizer by Philosophy

4.  Spray Hair Wax by Lanza Healing Haircare 

5. New Beauty Magazine (I think it's new & retail cost is $9.95!)

6. Milani  Powder Blush in #08 Luminous

7.  White Shower Scrubber

8.  Colgate Pro Clinical Whitening Gel

9.  Luna Nutritional Bar (Very good by the way)

So all in all we had a great time! Here are some photos I took outside the Casino because it was so pretty:

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!

xxoo Lori