Mini Haul #1

Mini Haul #1
07/24-07/25/2011


The last few days have been pretty darn hot here in Boston. I was suppose to clean my apartment but who wants to do all that in the heat so I did a bit of shopping.

First up are the Olive Ruffle Peep-Toe Booties. This decision was hard as I loved the colors but I finally got the olive color because if I were to want to wear them in the fall or winter I could. There are some color that just scream summer and as it is already the end of July I thought it best to buy something that I can keep wearing. Any New Englander knows September can be warm or it can kick off an early winter. I wearing them now and have gotten a ton of compliments.




The Specs:zipper back, keyhole ruffle
1.25"wrapped platform 4.75"cone heel
sale $25online, sale $30instore, reg $40












Then I went to Old Navy and got two v-neck tees. One in gray and one in white. I love these tees for two reasons. First, they come down to my hips so they hide my huge tummy. Second, I have a large chest and love showing "the girls" v-necks are great for that.

Then I got two headphone pendants for forever21. Talk about cute. Again, I am wearing the goldtone one and people are loving it.

A pretty good haul don't you think? That's it for now. Keep it Fierce!

Decorating Inspiration: Tufted Furniture

Decorating Inspiration: Tufted Furniture


I love the look of tufted furniture. I think that it can be used in any type of design. My favorite is the traditional diamond tufting. There are two pieces where I will try my hand at diamond tufting. One is a headboard. Right now I do not have a headboard. Sad I know. Especially since I have been living in my apartment for the last 5 years. I am not sure if I am staying for another year (lease is up in September) but if I do then I will proceed with an headboard.

Second project will be my couch. It is run down and need to be thrown away. However, it is functional and until I decide where I am moving next I might as well keep using it right? After all, I won't bring it when I move so it one less thing that needs to be packed up before I go. Those are the two projects I am looking for to.

I will soon do a room by room makeover series. Loads of things will be discarded and what is left will be super organized (ambitious huh...lol). I am working up a plan right now. The first series will be all about getting things organized. The end results should be beautiful.

Glossy Leopard Print Stilettoes from Forever 21

Glossy Leopard Print Stilettoes
Forever 21 $27.80
The Specs: 6" heels 1.5 "platform Color: brown and black

My 2cents:
These are too cute. I am not sure it I would wear these because of the 6" heels usually I don't wear more that 5". I like these because you just cant help but to look sexy with whatever else you have own.

A quick couple of ways I would wear these. First my go to...plain white tee and skinny jeans (or leggings). Second a white or black dresswith a leopard belt (red or brown would work as well).

I'm No Slouch Bag by mark

I'm No Slouch Bag by mark


From the Avon/mark catalog:

Don’t let this bag’s über-relaxed shape fool you. In tones of black and bronze, it looks just as amazing when you’re dressed up as when you’re wearing jeans and a tee.

The specs: Faux leather. 30" L x 8 3/4" W x 15 3/8" H (10" handle drop).

My 2cents:
I wanted this bag when I first saw it but was not willing to pay the $30 (not sure if it was $30 or $35). Then I saw it in the Avon Outlet catalog and wouldn't you know it was an old catalog so I thought for sure it would be sold out. I order anyway and to my surprise it was still in stock.

When I first got it I loved it. The size is huge and I love a huge bag. The color is pretty. The shape is weird...loved that. I have been using this bag for weeks at a time.

Guess what I found out? The black is just plain old paint. And not even paint that has been sealed. How did I find this out? My hands sweat in the summer so I look down and my black have all these black specks on it. Not sure what it is so I ignore it. The next day same thing and I realized it was the black.

Shame Shame Shame on you mark/Avon. I am very disappointed with that aspect of the bag. I am a strong believer that just because something is inexpensive doesn't mean it shouldn't be quality made. There was another bag by mark that I wanted but because of the problems I had with the Gather Around Bag and now with this I'm No Slouch Bag I just don't want to waste my money. So if the bag goes down in price then I may purchase them but only for $10 or less (maybe $15). My 2 cents is save yours...spend the money elsewhere.
my video for this bag is on Youtube click here