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May 15, 2012
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The Weekend in Pics: Food and Family

This weekend I splurged…on food and restaurants. Saturday, the husband and I ate at one of our favs, BEE (Best Enchiladas Ever). We love their enchiladas, and my husband raves for their mole sauce. I wish we could eat there more, but the few times we go make it even more special when we do.

Me, having a Mexican Coke at BEE

{Colorblock Trench, similar look}

On Sunday, the family celebrated Mother’s Day at Iron Cactus for brunch. Their regular Sunday brunch is amazing, and they really stepped it up for Mother’s Day. My mom had a good time, and we were all pretty stuffed. After food, we watched The Avengers which is our way of getting into geek mode for Comic Con in Dallas this coming weekend.

A quick photo in Downton Dallas on Mother's Day

{Colorblocked flats, Tobi ($36); black ankle skinnies, similar; Jason Wu for Target bag (SOLD OUT); blue chiffon tie top, Old Navy ($19.99 on sale)}

On the flip side, I also saved…on accessories. I scored two new cuff-style bracelets. Both under $5! I bought them from a wholesaler on Harry Hines in Dallas. It was like a tiny Sam Moon (a shopping mecca, if you’re from around here) and I couldn’t resist adding a couple of statement pieces to my summer wardrobe. All in all, a pretty fun weekend full of food, family, and fashion!
{Gold filigree cuff, similar; Silver cut-out cuff, similar}
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May 10, 2012
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High/Low: Jessica Alba’s Orange Bag

Orange Saddle Bag

Image Source: People Style Watch

I just love Jessica Alba’s style. More specifically, I am lovin’ this orange saddle bag that I saw on People Style Watch‘s site. Even though it’s bright orange, I feel like this purse would go with pretty much anything. Look at Jessica Alba. Hot pink, black, neutrals….the Ralph Lauren saddle bag just goes with her outfits. The only this this bag doesn’t go with is my budget. It probably costs around $795 like this similar Ralph Lauren saddle bag:

Price tag = no bueno. I did some searching and found three great alternatives, under $150. So, if you’re looking to rock a bright orange purse like Jessica Alba, but still want to be able to buy groceries this month, check out my picks to fit any budget:

Under $125

Cleobella Cantina Medium Crossbody in Neon Orange ($119 on sale)

Under $75

Mango Cross Body bag ($63.99 on sale)

Under $30

Ecote Cross Body bag ($29)

P.S. Feliz Día de las Madres!

{ Outfits }
May 8, 2012
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Daily Outfit: Crazy Color Combo

Light green + navy blue + orange + hint of neon purple = crazy color combination that works

What a crazy palette! I wore this outfit yesterday for the first day of final exams. No pajamas or house slippers for me. For my personal style, Juicy Couture track suits and flannel PJs are a slippery slope to college lazy dressing. I’ve also noticed that dressing better on test days, big presentations, and other major events tend to make me feel less nervous and more confident.

I was so confident that ventured outside of my comfort zone and donned this spring-y look. Plus, I couldn’t wait to wear my new tank from The Shops at Target’s The Webster micro-boutique. And obsessing over anything stylish from Target is a slippery slope I’d go done any day.

Sidebar: these photos were taken as thunder clapped and lightening skipped through the clouds. Oh, I apologize now to my husband for making him carry a metal camera through the ordeal.

The Webster Target navy tank
{Shop my look: The Webster tank, Target ($19.99); mint green jeans, similar; navy sweater, similar; Sky Blue Moon watch, c/o Tikkr ($65); orange and tan sandals, similar; bright purple Scunci Hot Streaks, c/o Scunci ($4.99)}
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