splendor & folly

I must not have given up on Forever 21 completely, I did buy this top recently (which I love BTW!)  and still check their website from time to time. I like to check out their Love 21 line first because it is less overwhelming and often has cute items like these I spotted today:

Click through to see the dress on the model, it looks a lot cuter on:

I normally don’t like flutter sleeves, but I thought this print was really cute:

1. Classic Plaid Shirt (in Purple Combo)
2. Floral Chiffon Cami ( in Worn Indigo) – so cute, I still want this!
3. Studded Suede Flat (in Branch Brown) – only $19.95!
4. Artist Jeans (in Pure Dark)
5. Aerie Softest Cami (in Heather Lavender)

Even though sometimes it is true you get what you pay for, I’m trying to learn the lesson that more expensive does not necessarily mean better.

I think there are times and reasons to splurge and times when spending money is just a waste!

Case in point – I bought this Physician’s Formula Bronzer (you can get it any drugstore, but it still seems fancy to me) for around $14 and I was using it everyday.

Until one day, it hit me…this stuff BARELY shows up on my skin!

I don’t want to talk bad about this brand because I do like some of their other products, but for some reason with this particular bronzer, the product just did not transfer to my skin. So I went back to the drugstore and picked up a Wet N Wild bronzer for $2.99 and what do you know? I like it MUCH better.

Do you have a favorite cheapy product that works better than anything else?

I’ve decided to devote the month of February to things I love! I fall more in love with this little guy every day, so I think he’s the perfect way to kick it off!

Just for fun, here is where  I spend most of my waking hours:

PS  I bought this shirt…oops

PPS Click here for links to everything else

This song has a very calming effect, perfect for those rush-hour-road-rage-type-situations

Check out my Current Cravings feature on the sidebar. I’ve added a few new picks from ASOS and elsewhere. I’m loving the combo of pinky peach and navy!

(photos via MyGallery, John P.C. and d.aria)

Have you ever heard of ASOS? I’ve recently come across this online retailer that seems to be out of the UK, but they do ship to US for flat rate of $6. I currently have these three items in my shopping cart, just for fun (uh, yeah, thats it) and all of it totals $80 with shipping! That’s crazy! They have soooo much stuff, I could probably spend hours just looking. My only reservation is the sizing, their clothes come in  UK sizes and I’m not sure which size would fit best on me. Hmmm….

you can click the pics to purchase

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Sorry, couldn’t resist! Happy Friday!!!

(via A Cup of Jo via yosemitewu56)