Temptations

I am a self-confessed shopaholic. So of course I subscribe to Shop It To Me Sale Alerts twice a week. But, in 2009 I have vowed to stick to a budget and get my credit card paid down, and my savings built up. As you can imagine, sometimes the Shop It To Me alerts can be torture for me, especially when I get one like today’s with a bunch of super cute items (two of which create a virtually perfect outfit). Check these three out….

First, I saw this perfect sheath dress from Diane von Furstenberg which combines a curve hugging shape, perfect seaming to elongate the body, and a beautiful bold print to hide any minor flaws you may have.

Second, there are the perfect shoes to go with this dress, the GUESS Women's Drifter Round Toe Pump in red suede. The Diane von Furstenberg dress with these shoes is the perfect combination of classic style with a splash of retro for fun.





Third, I saw this super cute Cotton Voile Pleat Front Shell by Ann Taylor, which would be perfect in either color that is offered, though I particularly like this shirt in Bilbery and can see it paired with a great pair of grey slacks.

I can already tell that sticking to my budget this year is going to require a lot of self restraint!


You can find these items (which also happen to be on sale at very good prices) here:

Dress- Nordstrom $193
Shoes- Endless $69.90
Top- Ann Taylor $59

For the Love of Clutch

I have to admit I'm beginning to love clutches. I have to admit that I'm one of those people that is always prepared. I've even had one of my friends suggest that I was like a mommy... meaning I always carry a well stocked purse. But lately I've been slimming down the contents of my purse, and it turns out that when I do that, I have a lot more purse options available to me. Not only that, but the options are better looking and more chic. Like this Waldorf Clutch from Anne Klein.

I've been on the hunt for a few months now for a beautiful giraffe print handbag, but all I seem to be able to find are huge shopping totes in which one feels obliged to cart around the kitchen sink. I think I have finally found what I have been searching for in this little beauty from AK. (I of course would nix the gold chain shoulder strap and opt for using it as it's name suggest is should... a clutch)

PS- Find it for 45% off here: http://www.endless.com/dp/B001B48BI2?tag=endlesscj-20&linkCode=asn