{Gift Guide} Presents For The Prepster

Do bows, monograms, plaid, or pearls pique your interest? This gift guide is full of preppy styles and  brands, including C. Wonder, Kate Spade, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Henri Bendel. If you’re prep obsessed or are shopping for someone who is, check out these present picks. I’ve put together a list of 10 modern-and-preppy-themed gifts that are … Continue Reading

{Winter Escape} Tropical Travel Essentials Under $50

All I’ve been wanting is a winter escape, to bask in the sun’s glorious vitamin-D rays. Is that too much to ask for? Planning a tropical trip? It’s difficult finding summer clothing this time of year in store, so for this style challenge online shopping is the way to go. I love experiencing the East Coast’s … Continue Reading

Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen Create Cosmic Jewelry Under $40

If you’re a fan of Elizabeth and James jewelry get excited. Our favorite fashion twins and CFDA designers, Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen have an affordable line worth adding to your Christmas list. AMK x SM is a limited -edition jewelry collection for StyleMint. The out-of-this-world designs are inspired by constellations — hence the names Ursa Major, Hydra, … Continue Reading

Fringe With Benefits

I’m completely falling for fringe this season. So, what are the benefits of fringe? It’s eccentric, adds detail, and infuses texture into even the most boring of outfits. You can even wear fringe every day. Cut your hair and get a fab fringe…I’m totally pro-fringe ;). Here are three fringe pieces under $50 and three quick tips on … Continue Reading

{Trendy vs Spendy} Pleather // Leather

A wardrobe full of pieces that can be styled endlessly is definitely a Trend-Hungry-girl must (have  you seen the Dare to Wear column??). Faux leather is an affordable way to look chic and indulge in this fall trend – leather skirts. When the weather cools down throw on a comfy loose-fit knit sweater. The sweater gives off … Continue Reading

{Barbie Fashions} Come On Barbie, Let’s Go Party!

If you haven’t heard about Mattel’s collaboration with Forever 21, Lord & Taylor, and Wildfox Couture…you MUST look it up. As a huge Barbie fan, I could not stop thinking about their Barbie collection. The Forever 21 collection is already out and I’m SO madly in love. Word is, the Lord & Taylor and Wildfox … Continue Reading

{Celeb Style} Miranda Kerr & Kourtney Kardashian in Double Denim

Traditionally, double denim is seen as a giant fashion faux pas. But for the past three years, this trend has become more and popular. Notice the two different ways these two famous fashionista are wearing this trend. Miranda Kerr has her top tucked in for a more polished look, while Kourtney Kardashian has hers untucked for a … Continue Reading

{Trendy vs Spendy} Taylor Swift’s Laid-back Look

A few weeks ago, Taylor Swift was seen in NYC wearing striped denim shorts, nude pumps, a blackless top, and a black handbag. Swift’s laid-back look is easy to obtain on a budget. The spendy striped shorts she picked are $79 and currently out of stock. No fear, our trendy version shorts are only $15. These pieces are so simple and chic to … Continue Reading

{Five Under $50} Summer Statement Necklaces

What exactly is considered a statement necklace? The first thing that came to my mind was something of the most utterly obvious…a necklace that makes a statement. After some thought and after looking at a bunch of celeb styles, I came to understand that a statement necklace is THE center of attention / main attraction / defining … Continue Reading

Beach Essentials Under $50

I’m sure you’re enjoying some fun in the sun and soaking in some glorious Vitamin D rays. Bikinis and cover-ups are my favorite things to wear…hence  summer is my favorite time of the year. Here are gorgeous beach essentials under $50:  Express – Fringe Bikini Top, $29 | Victoria’s Secret – PINK Ruched Cheeky Bikini Bottom, $18 | … Continue Reading