Suburban Style; chic living for the suburban mama... on a budget
Friday, September 30, 2011
Missoni for Target
The hazard of being on vacation when major fashion events take place is they are painfully old news by the time I get to talk about them. Missoni for Target was HUGE news, and frankly, fell right in line with my Suburban Rebellion. No sneakers when you can wear these:
No gym shirts when you can wear this:
Comfy, easy fashion on the cheap... it's everything I'm about. It also sold out in about 10 minutes. So, while we all hold our breath to see if more treasures are on their way... I put together a couple of outfits inspired by my fav piece of the collection- this great bag. No... I didn't get it. Everything is under $100, because if we had no budget... we wouldn't be ready to battle it out at Target for a bag... would we?
Hand Scraped Hardwood- SUPER DEAL
I love the look of hand scraped hardwood. It has this combination of elegance and rusticity, and in a room with good light the detail is amazing.
I was at my brother-in-law's house and they just put in a section of engineered hardwood with a hand scraped finish. I was drooling over it when he dropped the bomb... it was under $3 per square foot.
WHAT?!
And self installed. My brother-in-law is very talented, just because he can do it, doesn't mean we can... but he popped a piece out to show me it clicked together. CLICKED- no nails, no glue... just laid it over the old floor.
It is real wood so doesn't have the spongy feel or fake look of pergo, and sells for $2.98 at Home Depot.
Love!
I was at my brother-in-law's house and they just put in a section of engineered hardwood with a hand scraped finish. I was drooling over it when he dropped the bomb... it was under $3 per square foot.
WHAT?!
And self installed. My brother-in-law is very talented, just because he can do it, doesn't mean we can... but he popped a piece out to show me it clicked together. CLICKED- no nails, no glue... just laid it over the old floor.
It is real wood so doesn't have the spongy feel or fake look of pergo, and sells for $2.98 at Home Depot.
Love!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Maternity Maven
Sorry about the time off- I was playing Princess at the "Happiest Place on Earth". BTW... want to see my fashion nightmare? Spend a day or two at Disneyland. Honestly, I didn't realize how many people still wear fanny packs.
So, I'm back with new energy on my mission to prove that carpool and chic aren't mutually exclusive.
My belly is definably filling in to it's pregnant best, so I have been on the hunt for cute, but inexpensive maternity clothes. I'd like to find something other than the latest from Heidi Klum at Destination Maternity
My hunt found Kiki's Fashion- an online maternity boutique with a cute (though limited) selection of completely reasonably priced fashion. Check out some of my favs:
One-shoulder ruffle shirt- this is pretty fashion forward for maternity wear. Plus, if you are lucky (and diligent) your arms aren't fat, so might as well show them off!
Cute maxi-dress- comfy as can be, and easy to dress up or down. This long silhouette can show off the bump distracting from the rest of you.
Deep-V neck sweater- these are surprisingly hard to find for those of us with a baby bump. One of the best parts of pregnancy is the super-cleavage. Show it off. Plus the hint of skin and slim fit shows off curves without making you feel like a lump.
Like I said, great prices! But be warned; these aren't top quality, loads of acrylics and polyesters. But, you wear them for 6 months... tops, then they get thrown in a box until one of your girlfriends needs them. Might as well get maximum cute for minimum cost.
So, I'm back with new energy on my mission to prove that carpool and chic aren't mutually exclusive.
My belly is definably filling in to it's pregnant best, so I have been on the hunt for cute, but inexpensive maternity clothes. I'd like to find something other than the latest from Heidi Klum at Destination Maternity
My hunt found Kiki's Fashion- an online maternity boutique with a cute (though limited) selection of completely reasonably priced fashion. Check out some of my favs:
One-shoulder ruffle shirt- this is pretty fashion forward for maternity wear. Plus, if you are lucky (and diligent) your arms aren't fat, so might as well show them off!
Cute maxi-dress- comfy as can be, and easy to dress up or down. This long silhouette can show off the bump distracting from the rest of you.
Deep-V neck sweater- these are surprisingly hard to find for those of us with a baby bump. One of the best parts of pregnancy is the super-cleavage. Show it off. Plus the hint of skin and slim fit shows off curves without making you feel like a lump.
Like I said, great prices! But be warned; these aren't top quality, loads of acrylics and polyesters. But, you wear them for 6 months... tops, then they get thrown in a box until one of your girlfriends needs them. Might as well get maximum cute for minimum cost.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Dress like your nest...
I have mentioned this theory of design that says decorate your house like you dress... so I thought I'd flip in around. I considered yesterdays fall design obsessions, and with the help of Polyvore created outfits inspired by the design... no piece over $100
I love this houndstooth skirt- I kept it ultra simple with a black cashmere sweater and added a pop of color with the red Naturalizer pumps (fashion and function!)
Then I took the warm camel and caramel colors and created this layered sweater look with luxurious gold tone accessories. What do you think?
I love this houndstooth skirt- I kept it ultra simple with a black cashmere sweater and added a pop of color with the red Naturalizer pumps (fashion and function!)
Then I took the warm camel and caramel colors and created this layered sweater look with luxurious gold tone accessories. What do you think?
Monday, September 12, 2011
Fall Fashion At Home
To my husbands delight, football season started yesterday. The unofficial beginning of Fall. We were also met with the first cool cloudy day of the season. It had me thinking about unpacking all the things that cozy-up my house for the cool days of Autumn and Winter. I love LOVE fall fashion. I love the deep warm colors and lux fabrics- I could live in sweaters and wool skirts. This year I am on a mission to bring some of that great fall chic into my home. Here are a couple of my favorite fall fashion trends reflected in great decorating accessories that you can layer into your own decor.
Hounds-tooth; nothing says chic like a crisp hounds-tooth... I wear it on shoes or in skirts. I love it on this pillow for it's soft neutral color. It will look effortless on any sofa or chair
Cashmere; what's not to love? It's the ultimate luxury in scarves, sweaters, even socks! I ache for this cashmere throw- it does not fall into my decorate on a budget stance at all... $400 on Overstock (but hey- its $420 at Saks...) There are less costly versions, even faux cashmere for as low as $40- but the cable knit of this throw screams comforts and luxury.
Rich fall colors; I love fall for red lipstick, darker hair color and the gorgeous warm tones of brown and gold. Check out this amazing color pallet from HGTV. My walls are actually a similar shade of brown, now I just need to bring in these rust and caramel colored accents.
Hounds-tooth; nothing says chic like a crisp hounds-tooth... I wear it on shoes or in skirts. I love it on this pillow for it's soft neutral color. It will look effortless on any sofa or chair
Rich fall colors; I love fall for red lipstick, darker hair color and the gorgeous warm tones of brown and gold. Check out this amazing color pallet from HGTV. My walls are actually a similar shade of brown, now I just need to bring in these rust and caramel colored accents.
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