FAUX FUR FUN

Wanna feel glam, channel your inner Rachel Zoe? The best way to go is FAUX.... I love it. I grabbed this from Grandma Cha Cha's closet( mi madre, Eva). Yep, I just said, "You live in Florida and you don't need this". And took it right off her hands. I love it. I belted it which some may or may not like. But I think my pear shape looks better with a little cinch at the waist.

Cost : $0 because I took it from my mom. Nothing of the outfit is new in fact! And YES I AM THIS CHEESEY but I am who I AM!

Mommy Uniform

I will not pretend that I am the most fashionable girl ever. I try hard but some days are better than others. If I could add one thing to just about every outfit, it would either be a belt or a scarf. The belt is good for my body type.. which is very pear shaped. And the scarf adds flair.

Anthropologie coat. Gift Card from sister $50/$50 of my own. Total Cost = $100 Coat was originally $250. I love it.

Tip: I almost never buy Anthro stuff at regular price. I either store gift cards or buy end of season. This month( January) they have had great sales. Also anything with a slight tear etc can be bartered for some $$ off. While I am a nice person ... I am not at all afraid to ask.. with a smile.." What will you take off for this rip, seam issue etc.?"

La Mommynista Fave Places to Shop!

In no particular order:

Nordstrom Rack South Blvd :here
Saks Off Fifth( Concord Mills): here
Anthropologie Sale Racks
Marshalls
Old Navy
Buffalo Exchange, Plaza Midwood - take some stuff to consign and get some stuff. Very, VERY CUTE! BEST PICK OF THEM ALL, best deal: here
TJ MAX - Concord Mills but want to check some others locations out
Francescas - South Park Mall: here
Monarch Consignment( high end) but still really good deals on designer : here
Steinmart
Womens Consingment Sale of Charlotte (love, get on their mailing list, pretty cute stuff and really cheap, the secret is get there on the first day of their sales!) here
Junior League of Charlotte - want to check out more
Burlington Coat Factory

Outside Charlotte:
Loehmans( San Fran & NYC and LI NY, Love) = here
Mod Cloth = here

Honorable Mention Jewelry - Forever 21
Want to check out more - Good Will of Charlotte and Estate Sales throughout Charlotte , for vintage treasures!

What have I missed? I know you all are very aware. I would love your adds to this list!

Gigi

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Sequins by day I say!

I am really not one to shop by season. Rather my goal is do I love it and what do I do to get bang for buck(R.O.I.O.C.C. - Return on Investement of Cute Clothing)? With that in mind, I am always putting turtlenecks under springy dresses, tights under them, long sleeves under shortsleeved dresses or jackets etc. Additionally, I adore sequins. I channel Celia_Cruz and adore her. I definetly think the Latina girls( of which I am one, are grown to like the bling! I also love happy. Yeah the therapist in training in me knows.. life is hard and you must experience all emotions but to restore myself I flood myself with happy things and mostly happy clothes. So if I can wear sequins often I will. This fall and winter, I read several articles on girls wearing sequins all year round. I have seen them wearing them with pants and a turtleneck under the bedazzled blouses. Here is a cute example of how to do it for the day. Ok, I know some offices are very corporate but I think this look could work at just about any office on a casual Friday. Or this could be AH-MAZING for some kind of school event your attending for your children! I love this idea because again you get ROIOCC- Return on Investment Of Cute Clothing and that in this recession, is the goal. Wear things you love.. life is short.

Shine on Mommynistas and all nistas!

Picture taken from this girl's adorable blog whatIwore

Bibs not just for kids... I promise!

I believe my favorite fashionista of all time Olivia Palermo should get props for bringing this to prominence:

see here for lovely Olivia Palermo

I think Statement Necklaces will continue as a trend in 2012. I am sure some fickle fashionistas will move on and say tre passe..but I think we will continue to see the Statement Necklace adorn the necks of many lovely ladies. Honestly, I do not follow what people say is in or out too much. If I love it.. if it makes me gasp when I see it.. then I wear it! So look for what lights you up from the inside out chicas! Here are two I love off Olivia P's Twitter site

Mine is this one above. I got it here for $9.99 + plus shipping but it was well worth it because I adore it!