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High vs. Low

I've always taken outfit inspiration from the runway, editorials, other bloggers, etc. Not by buying up the exact same pieces from the image/designer, but breaking down a look into the elements that I'm most attracted to. Would I love to be able to afford designer dresses? Of course! Would it be great to be able to spend $200-$300 on a dress from an upper-scale brand, hells yeah! But, with a baby, a mortgage, and student loans (master degrees don't grow on trees) I need to look for sales, deals, bargains, and fast-fashion alternatives when added to my wardrobe and trying new trends. Of course, I'm not one to jump on the trend-wagon, but I can't help but be intrigued by all the maxi and midi dresses out there. Even though maxi-dresses in particular have a sense of ease, I find that they can be difficult for a busty gal, like myself. Most maxis obscure the figure, and I've been working quite hard to get my figure back after having the baby, hence I want to show ...

Fast-Fashion Friday

Skulls!!!   blazer/necklace-Forever 21(similar here and here ), shirt-Zara(similar here ), pants-H&M(similar here ), heels-Victoria's Secret(similar here )   This is a was my outfit for work last Friday. All of these garments are from fast-fashion retailers.  By its very nature, "fast-fashion" is up-to-the-moment trends from the designer runways manufactured quickly and cheaply for everyday consumers to acquire at lower prices. And, the quality of these products are such that they are meant to be worn only a few times as the trends go out of style.  Well... all of these pieces I've had for 1+ years, and while drop-crotch harem pants aren't the latest silhouette, this outfit overall is modern and chic. Fast-fashion doesn't have to be thrown out/donated after one season. You can get some outstanding pieces, as well as classic basics that will last. I'm not saying Forever 21, or H&M will meet al...