Fancy Casual

Day 6

Late outfit post

Today is me and my boyfriend's 47 months together and to celebrate we spent the whole afternoon together. This is the outfit that I wore.

My first outfit post of 2013!

Jean Jacket from Nordstrom Rack

Basic Black Scoopneck top from Forever21

Basic Black Maxi Skirt also from Forever21

Necklace from H&M

As many of you know, I have embarked on a 365 day fashion experiment. It involves wearing what I already have in my closet for the whole year and buying clothes/shoes/accessories only if it is TRULY necessary!! 

Day 6 and so far so good!

Check back often for my progress

<3 Miianne

Organized for the New Year

Hey everyone! 

Take a look at my Before and After pics of my closets. Out with the old! It feels good to have an organized closet! I hope I can keep it that way! Can't wait to post my first outfit post for 2013! 

I hope that I have enough clothes/shoes/accessories to last me for the whole year! That's my 365 fashion experiment. With all the money I'm going to save, I can pay off my student loan! 

I gotta stay focused! But I plan on treating myself every 3 months (for the winter, spring, summer and fall seasons) by buying $100 of clothing that I need for the change of seasons. 

Let's see how this goes! But so far it's DAY 5 of the New Year and I've been doing pretty good. However, on DAY 3, I bought 3 pairs of gloves at Target...but they were on clearance! They ranged from $3-$15 so it was a good deal!

Can't wait to post my first outfit post for 2013!

After a couple hours of organized, I only ended up donating 2 bags of clothes and shoes!

What was your New Year's Resolution? 

<3 Miianne

Day 1: Year of being thrifty and frugal

Happy New Year Everyone! 

It's officially the year 2013 and time for those New Year's Resolution...hopefully most of us can stick to them for the whole year! 

My 2012 resolution was to take more pictures and spend more time with family, which I think I actually fulfilled. 

Now, for my 2013 resolution, if you haven't guessed from my title, I'm attempting to go on a budget. I've come to realize that if I had budgeted my money better, I could've paid off a good portion of my student loan! 

The year of 2013, I will be budgeting my money, so I won't be shopping as much as I used to at retail stores. Instead, I'm gonna save my money and if I do need to buy anything, I'll head over to the thrift store or discounted retailers!

I will be blogging about my journey this year into the world of thrifting and being frugal. 

No more impulsive shopping trips! This year, I'm going to try to only buy the clothing and necessities that I NEED to survive (little over dramatic there haha). 

In my mind, I think I can sacrifice a year of NOT shopping in order to pay off my student loan debt and credit card payment. After that debt is paid, I have the rest of my life to spend/save my money on what I want to buy without worrying about loans/debt.

 Some people I have told DON'T think I can do this, but I'll just prove them wrong! 

I'll just keep thinking to myself, do I really need that purse? That purse is worth half of my monthly student loan payment. After watching a clip of Suze Ormon on TV a couple weeks ago, she said something that resonated with me.....OUT OF ALL THE DEBT YOU CARRY, PAY OFF THE STUDENT LOANS FIRST! Apparently, even if  you file for bankruptcy, you're still responsible for the amount of your student loan! :O scary thought right?

Day 1 is easy so far. It's New Year's Day so I spent the day at home. Check back often for my progress and my outfits throughout the year! 

Wish me luck! 

<3 Miianne

Light up

Happy Holidays Everyone!!! 

I can't believe Christmas is about 2 weeks away! Time to start shopping for presents! 

With the holiday season, I bet that many of us have many holiday parties to attend. Whether it be with friends or family, we all want to look our best. Below is a possible outfit inspiration for all of you!

Found this super cute dress on Black Friday at H&M on sale for only $10! I love myself a deal! Plus the dress looks like it has those christmas lights on it. I paired it with a Kate Spade bracelet, black tights and Turquoise ALDO heels.

For your Holiday Parties, Don't forget to bring a coat! This Cape coat from Nordstrom is perfect for any of your holiday dresses! 

Liebster Award

I just want to say many thanks to Tiffany, from TC and the City, for nominating me for a Liebster Award! It's very exciting and I'm glad that she thought of me <3

This award is for upcoming/aspiring bloggers who have less than 200 followers and for those bloggers who deserves some recognition for their blogs!

In order to accept the award and display the badge on your profile - here are the rules:

1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves. 

2. Answer the questions that the tagger set for you. 

3. Create 11 more questions to ask the bloggers you've tagged to answer. 

4. Choose 11 bloggers (with less than 200 followers) and link them in your post. 

5. Go to their page and tell them. 

6. No tag backs!

11 things about me!

-I have an addiction to The Boiling Crab restuarant (whole she-bang sauce is delicious!)

-I'm 5'0 maybe 5'1

-Glee, Property Brothers, Bones and Hart of Dixie are my current TV show obsessions

-Food makes me happy

-I have self-esteem issues

-Cupcakes are my favorite dessert

-I like to shop alone or with just one other person

-My commute to work is 1.5 hours!

-I'm in desperate need of a new laptop

-Adam Levine is my celebrity crush

-Family is my #1 priority

Questions from Tiffany of the TC and the City fashion blog!

1. Describe your blog in 3 words.

-Work In Progress

2. What is one thing that you always carry in your bag?

-Kate Spade Wallet

3. What is you all time favourite movie?

-Pride & Prejudice

4. What is one memorable moment when you were in high school?

-Graduation!!!

5. Justin Bieber, One Direction, or Cody Simpson?

-One Direction

6. Name one product you cannot live without.

-Lib Balm

7. Your favorite fashion trend this season is...

-Peplum details

8. Best film you've seen this year?

-Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2, but once Les Mis comes out, I'm sure that'll be my favorite film of the year! 

9. Do you still have your favourite childhood toy? If so, take a pic!

-No I don't :(

10. Most expensive and cheapest items in your closet? 

-Most Expensive: Louis Vuitton purse

-Cheapest Item: Forever21 tank top

11. Write a very funny joke! :D

-Is it just me or are circles pointless....get it? 

The nominees...

One Quirky Peach

The Flightless Darling

The Tall Blonde Artist

Where sole meets body

Stylish in Sequins

The Ayumi Aspect

 Blaastyle
Dressing with Desire
Fashionary Monster
Me Peerless
Little Black Beau

For the people I've nominated...these are your questions!

1. Describe your style

2. What is your guilty pleasure?

3. Favorite places to shop

4. What do you splurge on?

5. What is your go-to outfit?

6. Last magazine you read

7. Favorite Season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall/Autumn)

8. Who is your style inspiration?

9. Discount retailer or High-end stores?

10. What is your favorite food?

11. Dream closet filled with clothes/shoes/accessories or Dream Vacation to anywhere you want?

I'm excited to add this badge to my blog! :D Thanks Tiffany for the nomination!!!! 

<3 Miianne

Autumn Sun

Hey everyone! Hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends. 

I wanted to share with you a couple of my purchases that I got during the Black Friday shopping madness! 

Black Friday Deals:

Talula Military Jacket (10% off at Aritzia) 

Striped Abercrombie & Fitch Dress (40% off at A&F outlet)

From my closet:

Enzo Angiolini Boots

Thrifted Dooney & Burke Purse

Rayban Wayfarer Sunglasses

I literally wore this outfit the day after I bought them. The Abercrombie & Fitch dress works perfectly with the green military inspired jacket from Aritzia. Which were both great deals. The dress was originally $40 but I got it for $25! The jacket was on sale for $100, but it was well worth it because I will get a lot of uses from it. 

Pictures are courtesy of my friend, Jamie Balaoro! 

I'll post some Holiday Outfit ideas soon! 

<3 Miianne

Shine in Gold

Sorry for the limited outfit posts :(

But finally a new outfit post! Maybe I can provide you with some outfit inspiration for this holiday season!

The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching!!! Time to feast on turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, and pie <3 It's also a time where we can all get a little dressed up for the holiday season.

My family and I are still unsure of where we're going to go on Thanksgiving. Either going to a relatives house or we're just going to stay at home. Either way, I'll be with my family and that's all that matters.

I may not know where I'm going, but I do know what to wear.

An all gold ensemble!

I kinda feel like I look like wrapping paper.

Best part is, this outfit cost me less than $50! Of course this doesn't include the shoes. The top is from Forever21 only cost me $17 and the embellished gold filigree print skirt was a thrift store find at Crossroads Trading Co for only $8.50!!!

Top: Forever21

Skirt: Crossroads Trading Co

Tights: H&M

Heels: Calvin Klein

Happy Early Thanksgiving everyone!!! Be safe, be happy and get dressed up!

<3 Miianne