Style on a Budget!

So I have been doing a lot of bargain shopping...my thing is if I find it on clearance and I like AND I have the money for it, then get it!  I'm not going to post everything I got, but something I will talk about is the great deal I got on some style books.  The Waldenbooks near me, I believe, is closing in less than ten days.  I didn't know about it until I went in today and the store was just about empty.  Everything was AT LEAST 60% off.  

I was really looking for fiction books, but I happened to go near the self help books and found these style books...I couldn't pass it by, so I go the five pictured for $40!  I saved about $70...Style books can give you a lot of good information, especially if it's something you want to get into professionally or as a hobby for yourself personally.  I may do some reviews as I read through them, I don't know yet...but just wanted to let you all know about the deal I got.

Stay oh so Chic!

Eva 


books purchased: That Extra Half an Inch by Victoria Beckham, Fierce Style by Christian Siriano, The Little Black Book of Style, The One Hundred and The Style Stratgey all by Nina Garcia

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New Year, New Blog!

So I know I've been away for a while now, but I'm back!  Last semester I literally had no time for anything other than school and work.  I'll be starting my last semester of undergrad in two weeks and I'm excited to get done and move on with my life.  I have a lot to look forward to for this year and I can't wait for all that's in store!

My blog will be a little different.  I'm not going to promise a post everyday, because I don't won't to give false promises...but I can promise that the posts will be exciting and incorporate things that I love.  I am starting up my own freelance makeup and styling company...  So stuff dealing with that will be included in my blog.  The blog will focus mainly on makeup and fashion...occasionally I might throw some posts in about my personal life. 

The other topic I will post a lot on will be my hair!  I'm currently in month nine of my transition to natural!  I know, I know this is my second attempt, but I'm 5 months past the first try and I'm loving every minute of it!  I wear a lot of beanies and berets, but I've found protective styles that work for me too.  So look for posts and reviews on my natural journey and hair care.

I hope you continue visiting my blog and look forward to hearing from future new readers!

Stay oh so Chic!

Eva

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Mississippi FOTDs and OOTDs

Mississippi Trip July 23-27

so this is a couple of weeks late (computer problems again) but these are FOTDs and outfits from my trip to Laurel/Pachuta, MS for my granny's church reunion/small family reunion...we left thursday night and got there friday morning and returned home monday evening...

i'm just going to list the pictures below in order of days...the first set starts on friday and ends on sunday

DISCLAIMER: please disregard the mess in the background...i took these in the hotel room that i shared with my brother and sister and they're kind of messy :P

ps...i got my business cards in the mail, i'm freelancing so i thought i should at least get some cards...

eva

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Sunday's Outfit

Outfit and such...

so i have another outfit of the day...today i went to church and i wore a black tunic top, black skinny jeans and black wedged shoes with a bow on them plus my tear drop earring i got from forever21. i didn't wear any makeup just wore vs sweet nothing lipstick and vs wet lipgloss on the lips...

i did shop this weekend but i don't know if i'm going to post it. i just got a couple of basic tees from vs and a dress to wear to church when i go to mississippi this weekend so you'll see that dress when i post some time next week. i also impulsively bought a purse online at vs. it's a jessica simpson bag and it's gorgeous and was in the clearance section plus i got an extra 25% off so i couldn't pass it up because i was looking for a new purse anyway.

(the purse i ordered but i got it in black and idk about the long handle but it comes off)

but i hope you all had a wonderful weekend and hope the week to come is wonderful too!

eva

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Thursday's Outfit

i had to work yesterday and meant to put this up when i got off but i forgot so here's the outfit...

black stirrup jeans with a white pocket v-neck tee and pink flower earrings(we can't wear dangling earrings because a participant might snatch them off) and i wore black flats (not pictured) since we can't wear flip flops either


i didn't do any makeup just wore cherish and chai on the lips

hope your week's been well! enjoy the weekend!

eva

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Home Sweet Haul

Hauls & Home
so i finally have a haul...yipee! but i went back home over the weekend because i had it off and you add a wider range of stores and pay day and you get a haul of sorts. i ended up shopping friday and saturday because i found this absolutely gorgeous jumpsuit at macy's during their one day sale. it's not so cute on the hanger but is definitely cute on. i went back to the mall to get a skinny belt to go with it, but we know how hard it is to go to the mall and only get one thing so here's what i got below.

friday's trip:

i took my younger brother and cousin with me this day. i was NOT inspired when i went shopping and macy's was the last store i went to because i wanted to stop by mac, but this caught my eye i tried it on and fell in love!


here it is on with some yellow peep toe sandaled heels


i got lippies from mac- cherish lipstick and chai lipglass


got this from wetseal, i wanted pink but of course they only had blue left...


no trip home is complete without stopping by borders since there isn't one where i am only barnes and noble (which i don't particularly care for) i picked up 2 books from brenda jackson (one of my fave authors) so look out for book reviews soon!


saturday's trip:

i went shopping with my sister this day and she always stops by pacsun. i had been there the day before but didn't pay attention to the signs that read take an ADDITIONAL %50 off so i only got two tops because almost ALL of the smalls were gone...




i had originally went to forever 21 the day before looking for a specific floral skirt and was told they were out of it so i went back this day for accessories specifically a belt for my jumpsuit. why did i find the skirt when i went this day and they only had one in a small which fit but stopped right below the tush so i would've needed a medium...

you guys know i'm loving anything floral so i got this ring and the fushia earrings. the dangly ones were so cute to me and i might pair them with the jumpsuit...


these belts were only $2.50! i got them in sm/md and they only had 1 left in each size in the black so i got the last small one...i plan to pair the grey one with the jumpsuit.

i also have an outfit of the day and FOTD from saturday. i went to my little cousin's birthday party, she turned 2 and it was so beautiful out and the perfect day for outdoor activities so i didn't want to smoke out my makeup but didn't want to do the bronzey look either so i did a pinky purplish look.

with a pinky lipstick to the mall (vs sweet nothing)


with a nude @ the party (mac fresh brew & chai)


vs pink dress and brown buckle sandals with a small wedge


i also paired it with the flower ring and flower earrings (pic from the party)

that's about all i had an okay time at home but it's always nice to be able to go back to your own place. hope your week's been good and i['m trying to update more but ii haven't had much motivation. i'm open for any suggestions!

eva

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Betsey Johnson Sunglasses!

hey people! this is going to be a really short post, but i finally got the Betsey Johnson sunglasses that i have been trying to get for forever!

i have looked up and down and finally found and i adore them! i love betsey johnson because her style is so unique and different and that totally fits me.

took with my phone's camera

so that's all for now. i'll try to post again soon but sundays through tuesdays kick my butt because i do three overnights in a row so by the time i get off on wednesdays i'm exhausted. plus i don't get a break for the rest of the week since i work the evening shift the rest of the week...

but hop0e your week's going well so far!

eva

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FOTD from the weekend...

i finally got my charger so i am back to picture taking! i actually had 3 FOTDs, but two of them were when i didn't have my camera so i used my phone to take pictures and i don't like the quality compared to my actual camera. so i just have the one...

look out for my outfit of the day which will be returning this week!

eva

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Swimsuit Tips for Every Shape!

Beach-Atize Me!

so it's getting hot and hopefully it's sunny where you are and days where the sun is shining and the weather is right are times when i like to get away to somebody's beach...

what's the number 1 must have for a day frolicking in the sun...a swimsuit! this post is all about the right suit for the right shape.

QUICK TIPS

-if you're bustier you can never go wrong with a halter style top
-bandeau tops ARE NOT for every shape, they tend to suit a smaller chest or someone with a boyish figure
-tankinis are great for those who want to hide or take the focus off of their middle section
-patterned suits are cute, but if you're heavier at the bottom the pattern will only draw attention to that area. a solid bottom will take the focus off of that area and the same goes for taking the attention off of a busty top area
-DON'T FORGET THE ONE PIECES! there are so many one pieces available in a variety of styles that the basic one piece that was originally thought to be for those afraid of a two piece can now be embraced by everyone

i hope these tips help you ladies out as you swim suit shop and take advantage of some great deals going on right now...

Summer Splashing! by divamee

P.S. THE VS SEMI ANNUAL SALE IS GOING ON NOW SO RUN, DON'T WALK TO YOUR NEAREST STORE BECAUSE THE GOOD DEALS WILL BE GONE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!

eva

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Camera-Less...for now

so the bf is in chicago and he took the wrong battery charger...he's been gone for a minute but he's supposed to be coming back this weekend so i can finally take some pictures!

i have a vicky's haul, one online that i'm waiting for in the mail and the other that i went in store and brought. i got some of the 75% off makeup. i was actually pretty late, but i still go some good stuff they were only out of 2 things that i really wanted...the light purple shadow and this coral-like lipgloss, but oh wells i might see if it's still available back in the chi.

but, until the next post that's all for now, hope the week is going good...oh yea, i finish my intersession course on friday so i'll officially be done with school until august, yay!

eva

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Shoe Fetish Post

SHOE FETISH: TRIBAL STYLE

so this is the first post of a series of posts on one of the fashion must haves that i love the most...shoes and is rightfully titled SHOE FETISH!

so this post will feature some of my picks for the summer going along the lines of tribal wear...

click the sites for a direct link to the shoe!

ZIGI SOHO HUARACHE WEDGE

RETAIL: $100
STEAL: $49.95, dsw.com

comes in black and brown



DIRTY LAUNDRY CHARISMA LEATHER HUARACHE SANDAL

RETAIL: $50
STEAL: $39.95, dsw.com

comes in red, brown, yellow and lime green



DOLLHOUSE JACOSA BEADED PLATFORM

RETAIL: $85
STEAL: $69.95, dsw.com



XOXO WHIPPED

ON SALE: $34.99 @ bakersshoes.com

comes in silver and tan



JESSICA SIMPSON JAYSIE

ON SALE $39.99 @ bakersshoes.com

comes in bright white, tan onyx and black congo leather



GUESS FOOTWEAR KARAOKE

RETAIL: $120, piperlime.com

comes in soho camel and black

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To the Max!

MAX IT OUT

this season the maxi dress is all the rage...you can be casually chic or or dress it up for a night out on the town. either way this fabulously long dress will flatter any shape and size...

TIPS:

-watch the cut of the bust...triangular cuts can tend to be a problem for bustier girls
-short girls TRY IT ON! because the dress is long it can tend to drag the floor on shorter girls so make sure to try it on and if you absolutely have to have it HEM IT UP!
-don't over accessorize...a bold print dress can go without and a solid print dress can use a necklace, maybe a bolder shoe

below are three maxis i found to be cute and could flatter most shapes and sizes...

feel free to leave your tips and opinions about the maxi below...

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New Sets!

i made a couple of sets just for fun and thought i'd post them here as one of my last post before i'm computer-less...

these represent some trends and things i'm def feeling for the spring...

HOPE YOU ENJOY!

Colorful Plaid - by divamee on Polyvore.com

Floral Socialite - by divamee on Polyvore.com

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Welcome to Candy Land!

GIVE ME COLOR!

so after being on hiatus for almost 2 full semesters, my dance group made a triumphant and memorable come back last night during the Zeta Phi Beta's annual fashion show at my school!

we brought the campus to candy land and showed them why we've been on campus for so long. i got the chance to do the group's makeup...i was going for a dramatic, candyish, colorful look. due to some time dependencies i wasn't able to get closeup pictures of two of the girl's, one of them i absolutely loved!

but, here are the pics below!

Stay oh so Chic!

MUAH!

blowpop...

nerd...


skittles...


i was a blue airhead...not literally ;P


group shots after the performance...joined by sour patch kids & cotton candy...


click to enlarge to see the faces better...


my makeup before i got ready to wash it off...

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