Go fringe yourself!

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Fringe UO[1]Urban Outfitters

 

 

 

 

fringe Furla

 

Furla

Fringe Overstock

A bag with fringe? mmm….maybe too hippie-like no? Well, it really gives a kick to your summer outfit  actually! Most bags with fringes are made in suede or leather. The bag sold by GAP right now was not appealing to me when i saw it on the website but after seeing it in the window at the Gap store, I had to change my mind. Great quality, great design and color! I’m suprised they are not out of stock yet…The Urban Outfitters fringe bag is already out of stock but I was able to grab one before…As for the Furla fringe bag, it is chic and most importantly it’s cross-body: very convenient as it leaves your hands free!

My last choice is not really fringe-like , I know. It has a tassle that could actually be a lighter version of the fringe and I really like it! Very chic (kind of remind me of the Gucci bag)!

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One Dress, seven possibilities?

     

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Yes, when  it’s actually six or seven dresses wrapped into one. No more boring little black dress!

Did you hear about the Donna Karan New York  Infinity Dress? It’s called Infinity (made of flattering, indestructible jersey) because you can get seven dresses with just one dress. How? You can twist, tie, and wrap it to produce a low-waisted mini, an obi-sashed sheath, an off-the-shoulder shift…. In cap- or long-sleeved versions. Sounds great doesn’t it? Yes, except the price…If, like me, you think that  paying  a dress $995 is too much (even if it’s seven dresses in one!) there’s a solution for us: Norma Kamali – Women’s All-in-One Jersey Dress (available in black and wine colors)  for $24  at… Walmart! Yes you read it! Ah… Walmart. What’s not to say?!?!? This store can be a hidden gem of fashion sometimes. Why wouldn’t I walk the isles of this often-maligned establishment? I have a few snobby friends who wouldn’t be caught dead in Walmart. Do I care? Not so much. It leaves more unique fashion finds for me! Ok so they don’t sell designer clothing but many people have asked me “Where did you buy this dress? or this sweater ?”(as of today) and sometimes I can proudly say: Walmart! Their reaction: No way! Oh yes way…because I dare going there looking for obscure deals at an amazing price. Anyway, enough talking about my love for Walmart. Just check out what the Infinity dress is about and then check the All-in-one dress and tell me what’s not to like (especially at that price!). Personally, I like how versatile and playful this dress can be. The ultimate travel dress.

NOTE: Your Walmart in the neighborhood and Walmart.com often carry different inventory.  The all-in-one jersey dress is available online, but not in my local store.

SO, if you didn’t have the benefit of photo presentation, would you be able to tell which dress comes from where?

 
 
 
 
 Une robe,  sept possibilites!   Adieu la petite robe noire toute simple!
 Avez-vous entendu parler de la robe Infinity  de Donna Karan New York? Elle s’appelle Infinity (belle matiere jersey indestructible) parce que vous pouvez “composer” sept robes a partir d’une et meme robe. Comment? Vous la tortillez, attachez et l’ enroulez pour en faire une mini taille basse, une robe drapee, une robe epaule denudee,…manches courtes ou longues. Ca  semble sympa comme idée,non? Oui, sauf le prix…si, comme moi vous pensez que payer une robe 995 dollars  (667 euros)  c’est  too much (meme pour sept robes en une!), il nous reste une alternative: Norma Kamali –La robe jersey tout-en-une (ca se dit comme ca au fait? Ca va ma traduction?) pour 24 dollars (16 euros) a…Walmart! Oui, oui, vous avez bien lu! Ah…Walmart…  Que dire?!?! C’est un magasin qui renferme des  petits tresors de mode parfois. Pourquoi est-ce que je n’irai pas dans ce magasin a la reputation souvent denigree? J’ai quelques amies  connaissances snobs qui prefereraient mourir que de franchir les portes d’un Walmart. Je m’en fiche pas mal. Ca me permet d’avoir l’exclusivite des trouvailles a Walmart! Ok, d’accord, je sais…on n’y trouve pas de marques de vetements haute couture mais ca n’empeche que l’on m’arrete souvent dans la rue pour me dire “Ou avez-vous achete cette robe? “ ( Ou ce pull -pas plus tard qu’aujourd’hui) et je suis fiere de leur repondre: Walmart! Leur reaction: “C’est pas vrai!” (prejuge, quand tu nous tiens!).  Si, si…tout ca parce que j’ose aller traquer la perle rare a un prix imbattable. Bref, assez parler de mon amour pour Walmart. Regardez plutot  en quoi consiste la robe Infinity puis regardez la robe “tout-en-une” et faites-moi savoir si le concept n’est pas tentant hein?!?!  Surtout a ce prix! Perso, j’adore le cote versatile et ludique de cette robe. La robe parfaite a emporter avec soi en voyages.

 

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I’m Converted to Converse

Grey Converse

Silver Converse

Black Sparkle Converse

Black Sparkle Converse

 I never wore any pair of Converse before and was never really interested in them until I bought some for my kids at Target and saw the ones sold for women: I had to have them!  I saw the silver ones on sale (30% off) and thought that I couldn’t miss the deal. Silver shoes really match any outfit, don’t you think?    The second pair is black, sparkly and so different! They look less casual and you can wear them with a boyfriend jacket and a white tee. I will post a picture of the outfit soon. In the meantime, run to Target to get your pair as I think they will fly off the shelves…I would have warned you…Oh, one more thing: the sequins version was a real  surprise; you like it?

Je n’ai jamais porte de Converse et je  n’ai jamais ete particulierement interessee par ces chaussures jusqu’a ce que je decide d’en acheter pour mes petits bouts  (Lola et Will) chez Target. J’ai alors decouvert deux paires de Converse pour femmes  qui ont ete un coup de coeur! J’ai vu la paire argentee en soldes (-30%) et pense que je ne pouvais pas rate l’affaire. Une paire argentee, ca va avec tout, non? La seconde paire est noire, toute scintillante (“Mon beau sapin…” c’est bientot!) et si differente! Elle donne un petit air habille et irait tres bien avec une veste boyfriend et un t-shirt blanc tout simple. J’essaierai de vous montrer des photos du look tres bientot. En attendant, courez chez Target…ces Converse sont en solde ($17.48) et assez populaires…je vous aurez prevenus….Oh, et la version paillettes? Ca vous dit?

 

 

 

 

 

Purple Sequin Converse
Purple Sequin Converse

Charcoal Sequin Converse

 

 

 

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Flower Rings to Welcome Fall

Pearl Flower NY and Cy $8.97

Pearl Flower NY and Cy $8.97

Tilly's
Tilly’s $3.99
Forever 21
Forever 21 $4.80
Black Rose Ring
Target (My favourite ring!) $6.99

A FLOWER RING

Zappos Juicy Couture $88

I can’t think of a better way to welcome fall! Wear a flower on your finger to remind you of the summer and the beautiful gardens. Being from Tahiti where we wear a flower on our ear all day long and all year long, I really like this idea of wearing a flower on my finger this fall. It is very feminine and very chic.

 

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