Trend: Lace

Lace is still a huge trend this Fall season as well as Spring 2012 and I must admit, it makes me so happy because I just love the fact that lace can be so many things. You get your typical girly lace, then you get the authoritative lace, sexy lace and even funky/sporty lace. Lace is definitely not boring or old lady-ish anymore - I'm not exactly sure how it got portrayed that way for such a long time, when it is actually so fab!

Lace has been seen at the Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors shows - joy - gotto love lace! 

Day 242 - Outfit 242

Grey freebie sweater (gotto love it), striped shirt, grey skinny's and black boots

Trend: Polka Dot

On of the big trends this year is polka dots. I have waffled on about my love for cool and quirky prints and polka dots is definitely one of my faves, along with something fruity and gingham.

Polka dots are rocking up everywhere, on the runways and all the tv shows, which off course makes me really happy. Unfortunately, I don't have lots of polka dots in my closet, and most of what I have don't fit me now, so I think I might have to go on a little shopping expedition to find something a bit dotty. Shopping trip, yay!

Day 241 - Outfit 241

Freebie grandpa sweater, BCBG top, boyfriend jeans and boots

Jennifer Lopez at Kohls update

Since the Missoni debacle/fiasco/cock-up, I decided to get my butt to Kohls asap to check out the Jennifer Lopez collection and luckily for me, it isn't a one-off teaser like the Missoni collection at Target, instead, the collection will be sold at Kohls stores for many months and they might even bring out a few new ones afterwards.

Now...I must admit, I was not too excited about the prospect of what Jenny-from-the-block might offer me, because let's face it, the woman has had quite a few serious fashion crimes. I know she has also had a few amazingly fabulous hit, but the misses have be of gargantuan proportions and this lady from wine country ain't wearing no outfit that looks like its coming from a dumpster in the hood.

Well, imagine my surprise when I realize that I was kinda lovin' almost everything in the (very large) collection. I tried a few things on and most of them looked great, but due to my budget and my current state of unemployment, I found it necessary to only leave the shop with one item. It wasn't easy, but I just had to have the gold, sparkly top below!

Not exactly sure when I'll wear it, but I love it!

Day 240 - Outfit 240

A really boring-looking outfit - maroon top, boyfriend jeans, black Tod's sandals and Swarovski necklace.

Missoni at Target update

I went, I tried to see and I wished that I could conquer, but unfortunately, there was nothing left except for an adorable kiddies dress and a hat that made me look like a 70's hooker.

Then, after that disappointment, I googled Missoni for Target and was devastated to discover that people were raving about the feel of the fabric - which was my worst fear... So, here I am, Missoni-less. I guess I better stay tuned to the Target website to see if they release a few more items, because this loss of Missoni at bargain prices, was too much to bear.

Please Target, pretty please!!!

Day 239 - Outfit 239

Grey and purple silk top, jeans and black wedges

The dreaded black pants

I am currently looking for a job, so I have decided that I needed to get a good pair of black pants. Only problem is, I've forgotten what an absolute chore it is to find a good pair of black pants, in fact, it is almost as difficult - but not quite - as finding the perfect pair of jeans.

I found the pants below - Laundry by Shelli Segal for a great price - only $30, and I must admit, I probably tried on 30 pairs of pants, but I finally decided on these pants. Not because they look fabulous, but because the look the best out of everything I tried on.

Nothing special, but oh well, at least I have a pair of new black pants that don't look horrendous.

Day 238 - Outfit 238

Blue knit top, jeans and wedges

Python

Python is a very fashionable print at the moment and I've been looking for something that wasn't too in-yer-face. I found this cute little muted light blue pythonny top at Old Navy for a bargain about $15 on a temporary sale and couldn't let it stay behind:

Day 237 - Outfit 237

Purple Calvin Klein top, denim skirt and black Tod's sandals

Freebies

Okay, so I think I may have established the fact that I absolutely loooove designer items, but I am a total sucker for a bargain as well - thus me referring to myself as a bargainista. (and also the reason why I have been able to continue spending only $200 per month on clothes, shoes, accessories etc).

Well, I have not really expressed my love for the third thing...I love freebies!!! Yay! Thanks to my mom, my closet has just become 4 sweaters richer, which could not have come at a better time since the cold weather will be here soon. I scored the following cosy numbers:

Grey and black grand-pa sweater

Navy sweater



Camel sweater




Charcoal Sweater

Thanks mom! I hope you won't miss them from your closet too much.

Day 236 - Outfit 236

No need for a sweater just yet. I'm wearing a purple ombre silk top from Ann Taylor Loft, bead necklace, jeans and wedges.