Forever 21 Finds

Forever 21 is known for making cheaper versions of very expensive styles. For example, look at the top below. Doesn't it look like the imfamous Britney lace dress? Though her's was worn as a dress, we can see why common people (aka non-celebs) see this as a top. The top below is the same as Britney's dress... from the length, to the neckline, the material, sleeves, etc. 

But, that's not the point of this post. The point is that every once in a while Forever 21 creates designer copies on the cheap.  

Britney dress for $22.80

Cute Little Safari dress for $22.80

Capelet Sleeve Top or Jacket for $ 37.80

I just love the capelet jacket and the safari dress!

Shopping TIP: these TWO numbers

Have these two numbers in your cell phone, and you'll save a lot of time, money and hassle while you're out there shopping for the latest fashions. 

1. The Google number- Get FREE google right on your cell phone. 

Are you looking for a particular store or a type of store, etc and don't know the area well enough?Here's the number you need--- Dial 800-GOOG-411

2. Price Check number- Have you ever been out shopping and find something that you don't necessarily know if it's a good deal? I've been in the scenario many times. But now, with this number, 888-DO-FRUCALL, you can compare prices with online retailers by typing the barcode number. 

Clothes in France

So last week, I was in Monaco and France... I must say that people there care a little bit more about fashion. The most popular shoe for women were knee-highs. And, the most popular pant were skinny jeans. 

I took some pictures of the mannequins there. 

Americans just don't care as much, it seems. We see a lot of regular t-shirts with ill fitting jeans. Some people in Monaco have a lot of $$$, and fashion was the MOST obvious there. It was hard to find a store that did NOT have Gucci. 

Masterpiece Jewelry

Warning: This post  is of very high end (aka expensive) items. 

Roberto Cavalli is one of my favorite jewelry designers. This bracelet is extremely decadent!

This beautiful bracelet, by Roberto Cavalli, is beautiful yet edgy.

Another favorite is Sazingg. The pieces are always delicately feminine. 

This piece would look absolutely haunting on... 

A very fun whimsical piece by Carlos Souza

Now, this is what I call true jewelry design. I guess you really do pay for ingenuity. You'll never be able to find these at a regular jewelry store. The designer pieces are truly beautiful. Purchases can be made at Vivre. 

I'll wait for the day when pieces like this can be purchased at a "Target price." 

Vacuum Exercise

Everybody knows about sit ups and are so focused on the muscles: rectus abdominus and the external obliques. These muscles create those six pack patterns. But doing a hundred sit ups may still not give you a flatter stomach. 

That's because the muscles that actually give you a flatter stomach are the transversus abdominus and lumbar multifidus. These internal muscles play the largest role in creating a flat stomach. 

I personally don't like the look of a six pack on a girl, but a flat tummy is a must. And, the key to this is to exercise those internal muscles that I talked about earlier. It's called the vacuum exercise. 

How do you do this? Well, it's REALLY simple. 

1. Exhale all the air that you can. 

2. Pull in your stomach as much as you can. 

3. Hold for 10-20 seconds. 

4. Repeat 3-5 times. 

That's it!

Empire Knit Dress Deal

This dress is only 16.99 from Chadwick's. It's on sale (71% off) and comes in many beautiful colors. 

Peacock Bauble and Feminine Military Jacket

Today's feature items are absolutely gorgeous.

The first is a Gary Graham cropped military jacket for $865. Yes... I know, It's expensive...

The second is my favorite for today. It comes from Etsy, which means that it's handmade! A glass globe with a beautiful peacock feather inside for $175. Pricey... but very unique and GORGEOUS!