The Fashion Thief

Sorry it's late....

RUNWAY LOOK FOR LESS: Etro Etro Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear

OUR WAY.....

Pleated Shorts $58.00 Armani Exchange

Sequin Tank Top $9.99 Wet Seal (P.S. $5 shipping on all orders)

style #211731400 black whipstitched patent leather belt

Calvin Klein Black Whipstitched Patent Leather Belt $21.59 Bluefly

Keepsake Slim Clutch $24.50 G by Guess

Hey so this is my contribution to Rae's adventerous mix and match advise. I think that its very fasionable and in many cases, finacially wise to aply this tip to accessorizing. With a bold pair of earrings, or a bright, color splashed scarf, its easy to play it safe and color coordinated. But sometimes the biggest statement of all is to play it unexpected. One of the biggest parts of fashion is variety; to whip out something fresh and original. You can save money by using an accessory over and over again-but using it in a different way or with something different. This way, that patterened scarf will look and feel new everytime you wear it.

*Ronnie : >

ITEM OF THE DAY: Metallic Studded Capri Sandals $28 Fred Flare

Patterns

So most people are very afraid of mixing patterns, and I was too. But you gotta know the trick, then once you do... you're addicted! The key is to match colors and color schemes and accessorize correctly. Its smart to have at least one solid color mixed in so then it can balance the craziness out a bit. Oh and NEVER wear too sequin pieces at once. Then its like, Woah, what are you trying to do?! If you are going to do that though, make them small pieces like a clutch and minor details on your shoes. Cause then they aren't that close to each other and won't overwhelm your outfit. So be adventurous!

<3Rae

ITEM OF THE DAY: Urban Renewal Vintage Lady's Blazer $29.99 Urban Outfitters

Strappy Peep-Toe Bootie=YUMMY!!!

$34.50 at Wet Seal

BLACK

*Ronnie : >

Saving Money....

Well I told you I would have lots of posts because of the all holy Teen Vogue! So this article in it called Night Moves is about how to save money with prom and the tips were from some of the most stylish supermodels. Well some of you may be going but we aren't old enough, but these tips are still good for any occasion, I think.

Vintage shops and second-hand shops are great! (No one will have what you are wearing)
Get an item with super-cool fabric or print cheap that may not fit and get it tailored to your liking.
"Mix and match for a complete look" -Chanel Iman
Something simple can look ten times more expensive with a great pair of shoes and awesome accessories
Accessories make the perfect investment pieces

ITEM OF THE DAY: Plaid Triangle Scarf $6.50 Wet Seal

SPRING TRENDS!!
Spring is coming! It's right around the corner so here's the scoop on what's in:

*metallic(especially metallic mini skirts)
*baggy pants
*graphic mixes
*floral dresses:)
*beat up jeans
*jumpsuits

Teen Vogue!

*Ronnie : >

ITEM OF THE DAY: Cut-out Design T-strap Wedge $26 Go Jane

What the heck are these, you ask?

Well, these are David Foote Marianella soaps. I know your thinking "holy cow! designer soap?!" but these are $20 at http://davidfootestudiostore.com. And believe me something this divine and pristine is a smart product thats worth every penny. They are not only mega-fab and awesome but they are for a good cause too! Your money goes to benefit St. Judes Children's hospital!! AND they are 100% natural!! Help your skin, children, and the environment all at once!!

Headbands

Headbands are the perfect accessory!

They don't have to match your outfit perfectly
They don't overwhelm people like crazy humungous jewelry
They go great with any neckline
They go great with any hairstyle
They come in a wide range of prices and sizes
They help no matter how bad the hair day
They sometimes come in sets
You can pimp them out! DIY, yay!

Floppy Flower Hard Headband $18.00 Urban Outfitters

Chiffon & Silk Floral Headband $6.80 Forever 21

Rhinestone Headband $10.90 Windsor

Deep Navy Feather Headband $28 Fred Flare

ITEM OF THE DAY: Matt Sequin Legging $20 TOPSHOP

ITEM OF THE DAY: Women's Printed Maxi Dress $34.50 Old Navy

Yayyy!!!!!!

Yayyy!!!! My new Teen Vogue just got here and obviously I am extremely happy about it as I always am. So be prepared for extra posts on our opinions and Fashion Forecasts and tips that we acquired from the magazine! Yay!

So I really liked our runway look this week and I was thinking and I was like, woah! I can do it with my own twist! I raided my closet and.... Ta da! The sweater is from American Eagle, the skirt is from the Gap, the tights are from Urban Outfitters and the the knee socks are from American Eagle. So obviously it's not designer, but the look is right off the runway!

<3>

ITEM OF THE DAY: Painted Lily Sunglasses $14 Fred Flare

This quote...

"It's not what you wear, but how."

-Alexander Wang

We absolutely love this quote because it is sooo true. Like you can wear one shirt in so many ways. And the quote is also perfect for our blog since we are all about saving money. Because your closet can be full of expensive designer stuff, but that doesn't mean you'll look amazing all the time. Chic is when you can do a lot with a little. It's all about putting the same stuff together in tons of different ways so you always look amazing and new. Accessories are key because with different pieces you can make an outfit look like it's worth 1,000 bucks, and it's smart to invest in staple pieces that you'll wear all the time. Like don't spend $400 on a dress you'll wear once. Because that's stupid and you know it. Unless it's for some major event. In that case, you go out there and get something so amazing that everyone will stare at you with envy : )

ITEM OF THE DAY: Silence & Noise Menswear Overall Shortie $49.99 Urban Outfitters We are absolutely in love with this!

RUNWAY LOOK FOR LESS: Trovata

Merino Wool Puff-Sleeve Turtleneck $49 Victoria's Secret

(this comes in better colors)

Susanna Skirt $34.50 Delia's

Splash Metallic Tights $13.00 We Love Colors

ITEM OF THE DAY: Pleated Canvas Tote $39.99 Gap

The Best Thing to Happen to Your Nails

AHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

Paint & Peel nail polish!!! So I found out about this nail polish a while ago and I was like, woah. This it the best freaking idea ever. I paint my nails like three times a week and taking the polish off is a huge pain. But now with Sula Paint & Peel nail polish, remover isn't needed!!!! Ah I'm so happy. And the polish comes in great colors! I will be ordering Navy soon and I'll tell you how it works! I'm so excited!

ITEM OF THE DAY: Thick Ankle Wrap Curved Heel $18.70 Go Jane

Face Mask Recipes

Ok so here are the face mask recipes that I promised a few days ago:

Oatmeal Smoothie: Mix 3 tablespoons of old-fashion (not instant), uncooked, oatmeal with 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt into a paste and pat on your face. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse it off and pat dry.

Papaya Mask: Lightly mash half a papaya in a bowl with a fork or your fingers. Rub the papaya over your face. Let the fruit dry for about 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.

Banana Mash Mask: Mash one ripe banana in a bowl with a fork. (Don't over mash it or it'll be to runny.) Mix in one teaspoon of honey. Spread the mask onto your face and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse clean with lukewarm water and pat dry.

ITEM OF THE DAY: Split Neck Side Tab Dress $24.50 Wet Seal

ITEM OF THE DAY: Charlotte Ronson Turtleneck Sweater Dress $39.99

Urban Outfitters

Many people are afraid of blush because they dont exactly know how to put it on right. Well there are many different methods, but really it depends what looks natural on your own face.
Instead of buying expensive products that claim to work "perfectly for everyone" here are some tips to make blush highlight the natural beauty in your face:

1. Tap or lightly blow on the applicator brush to remove any excess blush before applying to prevent a harsh and uneven application.

2. Apply your blush on the apple of the cheek and carefully blend towards your natural hairline.

3. If you have two shades, apply the darker one on the apple of the cheek first, then use the lighter shade to highlight. Blend well so there is no visible line between colors.

4. Highlight your temples, forehead and chin.

Tip: To know "where to glow" bend over for 30 seconds, then slowly stand up. Where your cheeks are flushed is where you are meant to blush. Apply your blush there and it will be naturally rosy every time.

Tip: Cheek color should be used to enhance your complexion, not to change your natural skin tone. Use sparingly for daytime, then add more or a deeper shade for a more dramatic nighttime effect. For special occasions, dust a lightly frosted powder over your cheekbones for a subtle but alluring glow.

Tip: Make sure to blend your blush into your foundation well or it will tend to look unnatural and add the appearance of 5 years to your looks.

ITEM OF THE DAY: Gingham Picnic Mini Skirt $34 Fred Flare

Hey so here is my contribution to Ronni's awesome de-stressing advice. The a.) pulling your hair out is a disease called Trichotillomainia and it is not as rare as you think, so if you have it, don't be ashamed, go to a doctor! With therapy, you can stop pulling your hair and your bald spots will eventually go away [ : ) haha]. And don't think I'm a freak because I know that. I had to get an article for health and I picked that one cause of the name. Oh and b the innocent people one, sorry Ronni babe. Haha, that's what I do, and c too. And to the face mask part, I will post some great recipes for some great facials on Thursday, or Friday, or at the latest by Saturday!!! Promise!

<3s Rae

HEY YOU! YEA YOU!

are you ever stressed out of your living mind because of school or sports or any other reason(like wanting an outfit REALLY bad even though you know you cant have it)? your not alone!! we know how you feel. you either want to a.)pull every hair out of your head b.)take it out on innocent people you dont know or c.)just scream!!
well, calm down because we have some original and quick tips that can help you relax and de-stress! :)
Here they are:

*relax the muscles in your hands by covering your hands in deep moisturizing lotion (we recomend Aveeno) and then putting them in warm, damp washclothes. relax for 5 minutes
*take your favorite scented candle and sit Indian-style on your floor. clear your mind and breath deeply.
*wash your face and give it a good oatmeal and cucumber renovation while reading your favorite mag (it only takes 10 mins!)
*lay on your back. place a round, flat, medium sized stone and place it on your stomach. the gentle weight of the stone with help you to breathe deeper.(for fun you can paint the rock :)

okay, so now you know!! the great thing about these tips is that they arent very time consuming. Just take ten to fifteen minutes out of your daily scheldule and believe us, your stress level will go down. you and everyone around you will be happier (i mean you and the innocent strangers that you take it out on will be happier. lol)

ITEM OF THE DAY: Pink Rose Leather-Inspired Stretch Pencil Skirt $21.00 Macy's

ITEM OF THE DAY: Coco Flower Tank $22.50 Delia's

WEEKLY: Runway Look for Less Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Vivienne Westwood Red Label Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear

Women's Belted Trench Raincoats $24.75 Old Navy

Ditsy Pink Dress $39.50 Pac Sun

Pash Like Scarf $24.00 Urban Outfitters

Madden Girl Dwindle Hi Heel Platform Ankle Strap Sandal $54.95

Endless

ITEM OF THE DAY: Nick & Mo Houndstooth Coat $44.75 Buckle

ITEM OF THE DAY: Buckle Gladiator Sandal $19.50 Wet Seal

Dry, Winter Skin

So you know how when you have a biscuit or something that you want to eat but it's hard, you stick it in the microwave with a glass of water so the the moisture gets transferred to the biscuit and it's all fluffy again? Well in winter don't you kind of wish you could do that with yourself so you weren't all dry and flaky from the cold? Well yeah, we do. So here are some tips for staying moisturized...

Keep a hand lotion with you at all times
Same thing with lip balm (Chapstick is our favorite and its only like $2)
After showers put lotion on (remember warm showers dry you out more but cold showers in winter aren't that appealing)
Have a good face moisturizer that you put on in the mornig (ones with SPF are a good choice)
Wear gloves to protect your hands from getting chapped and crap from the elements
Drink lots of water!

ITEM OF THE DAY: Jean Jumper $29.50 www.alloy.com

Something you HAVE to Know About

The Best Website Ever!
Ok, so we found this website. And it's amazing. The Find. So you can type in what you are looking for and a load of stuff will come up from different websites. But it gets better! You can adjust the price range so only things you can afford show up. It'll include pictures and prices and you just click on them and go to the website that the item is from! And believe me, you can pretty much type in almost anything and it'll find it for you. So enjoy!

Tips From a Stylist

Stylist Ilaria Urbinati recently created a look for less for InStyle magazine . She also added 3 tips for smart shopping. Here they are....

"The less structured an item, the cheaper it'll go. Things that are well tailored are harder to find at a lower price, but blouses, sweaters, shorts- those are no-brainers."
"Chains usually specialize in at least one type of clothing. Learn which store is good for shirts or better for pants and so on."
If you know your proportions, you can shop at any price because you're aware of what suits you. For example, I'm skinny on top, wider on the bottom, so I wear A-line shapes."

Spring Break

Ahhh.... Spring Break

S0 who is not excited for spring break? NO ONE COOL, obviously. Ha so anyway, whether you are going somewhere or not, to me spring break marks the end of crapy, cold, snowy winter. So we, and probably most of you, plan ahead on what to wear, buy, and do. My family will be traveling to someplace beachy and I already know what O'Neill swimsuit I HAVE to get for it. So some advice for the people we are blogging for (the ones with "small wallets" like us), SAVE. Get the perfect pair of gladiators on sale, and remember, money isn't always quality. Find the best and most affordable pair, along with cover ups and stuff like that. And don't forget sunscreen! Seriously, you can't get much better than the sunscreen you find at Walmart. So babes, planning is good! And looking awesome for less because of it is even better.

<3 Rae