Friday, June 28, 2013

Outfit of the Day: Casual but cute!



I wore this outfit this afternoon to a local carnival with my in-laws.
I wanted to wear something very casual and cute and with closed toe shoes because it had rained earlier in the day. And since I knew we were going to be walking on grass and near puddles, I did not want to risk wet toes/feet.

Top: Abercrombie & Fitch, but purchased at Marshall's: 9.99
Jeans: Abercrombie, but purchased at a thrift store: 5.00
Shoes: Sperry's: 59.50

Thursday, June 27, 2013

This Month's Bargains!

Okay, so I'm a HUGE bargain shopper. I hate paying full price for anything. The sale rack is my best friend. And this month was actually really great with sales and whatnot. So here are my bargain finds:


This isn't actually everything I got good bargains on. I also visited the VS Semi annual sale and picked up some undies, a phone case and a body spray. And from Aerie I picked up a super cute bra! But anyways, now to let you guys know the cost of these things. You will not believe the deals I got.

Let's start off with the two bracelets. I picked them up at yard sale for 50 cents each. I'm not sure of their brands but they are so stinkin' cute.
These super cute BETSEY JOHNSON sunglasses were only 12.99 at Marshall's. I saw them and picked them up immediately. I had to have them.

Staying with the Marshall's purchases, I picked up these Kenneth Cole sandals for 24.99. They are like walking on heaven. They are cushion-y and so comfortable. I have gotten so many compliments on them.
Another wonderful Marshall's purchase is this lovely Abercrombie & Fitch top. It was only 9.99. I mean, c'mon! Tell me that's not a bargain! It's such a perfect summer top. :)
Okay, so you guys are probably going think I'm lying when I tell you how much I paid for this Betsey Johnson makeup bag. TWO DOLLARS, guys. Two freakin' dollars at a yard sale. I couldn't believe it and I definitely couldn't pass it up. I love it!
Although these shoes aren't pictured because they haven't arrived in the mail, I had to post about them because they are just too amazing not to mention. They are the ASOS Hostage Heeled Sandal. I saw them a few weeks back and fell in love but I just couldn't justify spending 71.27 on heels. But then I saw that ASOS was having their sale and I went to see if these were on sale and they were! There were only 35.64 with no tax and free shipping. I was ecstatic. I can't wait for them to get here! Look how beautiful they are!
These shorts were also a great sale that I couldn't pass up. I'm a fanatic of Hollister shorts and jeans. They have very cute high waisted shorts but at normal price, they are expensive. I went to the mall the other day and they were having 50% off their shorts so I got these for 22.25 which is amazing for a great quality pair of shorts. And they're so chic too!

And last but not least, this was by far my favorite purchase and the best deal of all. I saw this dress back in March and I fell in love with but it was 60 dollars. I almost paid for it too but they didn't have it in my size at the Hollister I was at. I found it in the sale rack a few days ago and I saw that it was 30 and I was like hey, why not. Well when the cashier scanned it, it came out to 15 dollars. Best deal ever, or what? From 60 down to 15. I just couldn't believe it. I can't wait to wear it. I'm just so excited!
Pictures definitely don't this dress justice. I will do an outfit of the day with it soon so you can see it in all its majestic glory. 

So all in all, June was such a great month and I couldn't be happier with my purchases.I saved so much money while also spending it. Haha. If you have any questions about these things, let me know. :) 

Outfit of the Day: Santa Monica

This outfit/picture is pretty old. It was worn February 16, 2013. But its hands down one of my favorites.
I wore this to the Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade. It was the perfect outfit, until the strap on my vintage chunky flatform broke. :(

Necklace: Forever 21, 4.99
Crop Top: American Apparel, 12.00
Maxi Skirt: Forever 21, 15.00
Shoes (Not pictured): Hand me down.

A little about me.

My name is Mari, as stated in my bio. I'm 19. And yes, I am married. To the most amazing man, at that.
I'm from a small town in Central California, but I am currently in Michigan staying with my in-laws for a couple of months. I got married last year in August and took a year off from school but I'm back on track and starting this year. I'm aiming for a career in Public Relations but if my degree in Communications takes me elsewhere, then so be it. Ultimately, I do want to work for a PR firm in either Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, or San Diego.

I'm highly interested in fashion, but make-up not so much. I am a shopoholic and I'm addicted to shoes. I go GAGA over a sexy pair of shoes. Seriously, I drool and obsess over shoes.

In high school, I dressed to the nines. I don't want to sound conceited or say that I "started" trends, because I didn't. But I did tend to start wearing the newest trends before everyone else and was on to the next trend while everyone was barely catching on. I'm very fashion conscious and the very few friends that I have always come to me for fashion advice and a few have had me dress them.

I love everything that has to do with fashion, traveling, food, and my husband. And that's what this blog will be about. Mostly clothes, and shoes though.. Hahah.

- MHG <3