When I think of summer..I think of watermelon, days at the beach, water pistols, sand between my toes, cocktails by the pool, carefree, fun and rockin' good festivals!
Festivals are hot, steamy hot and the whole less is more approach is a no brainer.
But wearing less to combat the heat while still looking fabulous can sometimes be a feat.
We all know Forever New as the perfect place to stock up on all things girly.
They specialise in feminine to the max with their dainty pieces, but you will be surprised to know that Forever New can also do relaxed, casual and breezy perfect for your summertime outings...
Festival outfit sorted, tick!
You'll be glad to know that Forever New have now added swimwear to their gorgeous collections,
so for the new season I know where I'll be heading...
Today I am showing how versatile this Valleygirl paperbag waisted maxi skirt is.
My previous video post showed how to style this gorgeous garment for day,
and tonight I wanted to show how easily it can be transformed into an outfit you can wear out after dark.
You certainly don't need to find the exact same other pieces I am wearing,
but I do suggest sticking to a fitted top that can be tucked into the skirt,
a bold statement necklace and matching clutch, belt and shoes.
You can really jazz it up any way you like,
but by sticking to these key elements you will have yourself a super slick pm look.
Items including prices & store details are shown
below Check out my style VIDEO below for a live view of this
outfit
Statement Necklace @ Forever 21
Skirt $24.95 @ Valleygirl
Earrings @ Forever 21
Bustier Top @ Supre'
Vintage Black Belt
Statement Ring @ Forever 21
Clutch/Purse $14.95 @ Valleygirl
Can you smell the hints of summer starting to trickle into the air?
As each day passes I feel it getting abundantly closer and closer.
And as the sunshine and warmth start to heat up our lives
so does our purse strings with the workout of our credit cards and cash.
But I have good news for you!
Even you, who thinks there is no way you'll be able to afford a new wardrobe, think again...
As I am the bargain queen, the budget babe, the one who can show YOU how to look fabulous for less.
'Hey, I don't call this series rich little poor girl for no reason'!
Shopping for each new season is so much fun,
especially right now considering the freedom of choices we have when it comes to colour.
I adore mixing, matching and contrasting these bright hues against each other to create a bold statement.
I am particularly enjoying today's outfit as it not only embraces a confident and chic persona,
but it is all so comfortable and breezy to wear, a perfect spring/summer staple.
At amazingly affordable prices, you too can steal this head to toe look for around $150!
All items including prices & store details are shown below Check out my style VIDEO below for a live view of this outfit
Teal Top $19.99 @ Ally NEW
Sand Skirt $24.95 @ Valleygirl NEW
Belt @ Sportsgirl
Coral Purse $19.95 @ Love Couture NEW
Coral Necklace $11.95 @ H&M NEW
Coral Cuff $9.95 @ H&M NEW
Sunglasses $14.95 @ Love Couture NEW Turquoise Ring @ Forever 21 Gold Earrings @ Equip Beige Wedges $49.95 @ Shoe Rack Warehouse
(also available @ Therapy Shoes online) NEW
(Items marked NEW means purchased recently/sold in stores now)
You know that excited feeling you get when you finish work on a Friday afternoon,
or when you know there is delicious left overs in the fridge from dinner last night or
simply that butterflies in your tummy feeling when you have a crush on a new guy!
Well that is the feeling I get when I stumble across incredible fashion,
garments that literally leave me gasping for air at times.
Okay well I might be a little melodramatic here, but I live and breathe for fashion.
It brings me so much joy and it is the sole purpose why I write this blog,
a place where I can share all my inner style desires and let my creative juices flow.
So that being said, and getting back to the whole gasping for air at incredible fashion part.
I have found a store that was literally formed from my dreams, that's right...
It's like MARKET HQ looked into my dreams and designed a store just for me.
How often do you visit a store or shop online and see a few things you love
and many items you also wouldn't be caught dead in.
I would 'honestly' say it is rare to find a store that caters to my aesthetic wholly and completely.
Congratulations Market HQ, to me you have hit the nail on the head
and I would literally buy everything available if only I had the funds to supplement such fantasies.
So I set myself another challenge for all you babes on a budget!
The goal was to style a casual outfit for $150 bucks!
Now I'm all for casual, but making a casual outfit look chic is always my mission.
I never want to look like I only paid a hundred smackaroos or so for my outfit,
I want to look like I paid 10x that price.
Well courtesy of Ally Fashion I was able to succeed once again >enter 'hooray' here<
This outfit looks so boho chic, so mega comfortable and so uber trendy.
Whilst embracing the hot new trend of the midi skirt and adding some key new pieces
>enter the gorgeous Kardashian Kollection cross body bag<
and finishing off with the scalloping detail in the jacket which brings this casual look to super hot fashionista.
To complete this gorgeous outfit just add some of your own jewellery pieces (I'm opting for silver)
and your ready to turn some heads no matter where you're off to.