Fashionable Crys

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Okay, so I know I haven't been updating like a good little fashionista should, but I have been so busy with life outside of fashion (and believe me, I was shocked to learn that there WAS something outside of my new vintage turquoise beaded necklace!) Alas, I am back, and I have purchased. It was glorious. I really went quite overboard, and the month is only half done. To redeem myself, I've decided to take some pictures of my new purchases to make up for the lack of posting. Oh and PS - the colors didn't turn out as bright as I would have liked, so picture everything really vibrant ;)


So, I went a little earring crazy this month... the first set of hearts I got at Claire's "15 for $5" sale when I was out of town. The second longer pair I got at Rue 21 for like, 5 bucks. I really love them - they're so boho! The third pair I picked up on a whim.. Ness calls them my "fish scale" earrings but they go with everything! (Also at Claries)and the white feathered ones, I picked up at Torrid for $10. (I thought they were fun and different). In the second picture, I picked up the beaded hoop earrings at Rue for $.50! I couldn't believe it! I love them, and they also go with just about everything. I bought these next two on a whim, and I don't really wear them much (as of yet).. blue butterflies, and blue stars. Im sure I'll find somewhere to wear them to. Maybe Ange's Fall '05 collection debut show?


Ahh, the headbands.. picked those up at Claire's as well... about 5 bucks each. I wear a lot of blue and green, and I wanted something to wear in place of earrings.


These were such a great find! I was digging around at the thrift store as I do frequently, and these gorgeous vintage wooden bangles totally jumped out at me. I knew they would match by Ron Herman inspired green tube perfectly. (It's a really vibrant kelly green) - got all three for $2.07!


This necklace is one of those necklaces that you stop dead in your tracks to drool over it. The turquoise shell is really bright.. it's so gorgeous. Found it at Icing.


Another thrift store find.. cost me $5, and goes really well with a lot of recent purchases.


Oooooohhh... I picked these up on Wednesday, and I haven't even worn them yet. Kenneth Cole black flats with silver sequin embellishments. I wore my old black flats down to the nail or the sole, so I needed a new pair to wear with my new pants. $30, TJ Maxx.


Okay, these look HORRIBLE on the model.. I mean, really bad. I picked these up at Torrid, and they look A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. on me!! White pinstripe pants, low rise. I LOOOOVVEEE them!! Im going to wear them on a cool night out, but I have a feeling these will be my "going out" pants for the summer.. especially with my black cami (or a white one) with a dark tan, and some cool bright accessories.


Lastly (that I have pictures of) I picked this up at Rue, for $20. It's really pretty and flowy, very hippie inspired. I don't normally do hippie, but I couldn't pass up the sequins, and different crinkled panels. It's just so FABULOUS!!!
Other purchases I've made; a satin turquoise cami with beading and lace trim, and a yellow, orange and pink minidress to wear over jeans with ruffles. SOO CUTE! I wore it out shopping with Ness the other day.

Goooddd, I LOVE shopping! <3

PHOTOS EDITED OUT

... there's this gorgeous pair of denim gauchos hanging around online.
In my size.
I love them.
I crave them.
I dream about them with round toe pumps and a halter top.
Oh, and good lord, the accessories.
Only a few more days and I'll be able to get them. Wait for me, precious little gauchos. Mama's coming.

Naturally, it isn't going as planned. My accessories shopping has been right on budget, but I did splurge for a Ron Herman inspired tube/tunic. It's GOOOORRGGEEOUUUSSSS.. it was $30, but I couldn't resist. It was too fabulous. And I did cheat a bit at Old Navy, where I got 2 pairs of flip flops and a new beach bag for our Lake Havasu trip.
Okay, as far as the accessories went, I did pretty good. We're the 16th of the month, and I've spent $30 on accessories. I hit up the 15 for $5 at Claires last Monday, here's what I bought:
- 2 stone pendant necklaces
- 2 paires of earrings (1 heart set in pink, 1 red crystal srop set)
- 2 sets of gold bangles
- 2 rings.. one pink plastic thing, one gold band with stars
- 1 2teir boho inspired necklace
- 3 hair clips
- 3 more items I can't remember.. (eek!)

So, then I decided to head back to the mall to pick up some headbands.. I fell in love w/these while I was broke. So I went to Claire's (again - I swear sometimes they could stay in business thanks to me and me alone)
- 2 headbands ; one blue/green/white sparkley stripes, one blue green fabric
- 3 paires of earrings.. a set of blue cluster stars, a set of blue/green butterflies and a set of these fish scaly things.. I don't know what possessed me to buy them, but I think they're fun :)
Anyhow, that's about it so far.. Im sure there will be more by the end of the month! I'll post pics soon.

You know, I've tried these self imposed shopping bans in the past. And everytime, I've failed. However, I am going to attempt a form of one for the month of April. See, and I've found the flaw in past plans. I am not one who can cut off anything that I love. So, taking this into consideration, I've decided to give myself a VERY modest budget, and limit myself to items in my wardrobe that need to be added. I am mainly lacking in accessories that are inexpensive and versatile.
Im good on jeans, capris and skirts. I just recieved a shipment of shirts, so Im good on the halter/tee/sleeveless front as well. I've more than enough purses.
Clothing items I'd like to add are: espadrille sandals (found some CUTE ones at Torrid), wide leg dress pants (again, kickass ones at Torrid), and a circle skirt (which seems next to impossible at this point - which is just as well, talk about a trendy item!)

So the only thing that I'm allowing myself to purchase is accessories (unless one of the above becomes available or absolutely NEEDED - and nothing more). I've found Im lacking in costume jewelry - you know, the kind you find at Forever 21. Im in need of headbands (which are STELLAR at Claire's by the way), cuff style bracelets and earrings.

My budget for the month : $50

Im going to be blogging my purchases, (mainly so I can be accountable for my spending), and taking some pics with the webcam.
And unfortunatly, Nessa was with me when I came up with this idea, and so by default she's going to be dragged into this lack of shopping hell with me. We have slightly different rules for her end of the deal, which she'll blog about at SunsetBlaze. But we made a pact to look out for each other when it comes to this.
Lord, give us strength. The amount of adorable summer dresses will be our temptation, but our sacrifice this month will give us the ultimate gift : a MAJOR spree in May.

Okay, so Im married... I wanted to see how accurate this is.. and its really cool as it's deadon about me, and husband <3

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