Favorite Fashion Friday #95

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Kiss Me Darling is bringing you my fav outfit from last two weeks ago.  I picked this outfit because she is showcasing one of the fall's soon-to-be biggest trends: fringe.  Oh, and also, she's wearing stripes.  I freakin' love stripes.  

 

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1. Follow your hosts

Follow your hosts via GFC or Bloglovin' and leave us a comment letting us know so that we can return the favor! 

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Comment on your host's blog and on at least one other linked up post.  Visit as many of the lovely blogs that are linked up. Comment and let them know you found them from Favorite Fashion Friday!

 

Tara @ Penniless Socialite

Kym @ Bitty and Bunny

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Look What I Got: $20 Paypal Giveaway!

 

Today I want to introduce you to Betsy of Musing of a Museum Fanatic.  As the name of her blog suggests.  Betsy loves museums and she takes her readers inside them on her various travels...such as her recent visit to the Perot Museum of Natural History in Dallas, Texas.

 

However, Betsy isn't just a one trick pony.  According to Betsy, her blog is about "bettering yourself and your life through all kinds of projects you can do for yourself and learning about the world around you."  In that vein, she also has great DIY and organizing tips.

 

And Betsy is here to help you better your wallet with a $20 Paypal giveaway!

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Tara @ Penniless Socialite

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2. grab a button
Or link back to one of your hosts, and help us promote Look What I Got!

3. link up!
Link up your post on what you got (for cheap)!
(Please don't link up your entire blog or any posts that are not "Look What I Got"! )

We love having you link up and we will be reading all your posts! So, if you don't follow the rules and link back you'll be put in time out (i.e. we'll delete your link).

4. mix and mingle
Visit some other blogs and let them know you found them through the link up!

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June Ipsy Glam Bag Review

treStique Eyeshadow Crayon (0.02oz ~ $13): treStque is marketed as easy to use cosmetics.  However, I have to say the form of this pencil is really difficult to use as a shadow.  I got a darker color, Kona Coffee, and was hoping to use it in the eyelid crease.  However, the pencil is so thin that you're basically drawing on a line that you hope you can smudge enough with your finger to create the illusion of an eye shadow.

 Lavanila Laboratories Body Butter (0.85 oz ~$3):  This stuff was just really nice, hydrating, pleasant smelling lotion.  Perfect size for my purse...no complaints.

Smashbox Photofinish Primer (0,25 oz ~ $9): Do I even have to tell you that this is the best primer out there?  No, I shouldn't.  Because it is.

J. Cat Lipitude Hydrating Lip Stain (full size ~$6): I believe it is false advertising to call this "hydrating."  I felt like I was rubbing liquid sandpaper on my lips.

Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil (full size ~ $24):  This might be my favorite product ever from my Ipsy bag. It is hands down the best eyebrow pencil I have ever used.  It's thin and oval shaped, making it easy to fill in think and thin brows.  The color also changed depending on how hard you press, making it even more versatile.

Not a bad haul at $55!

Ipsy Deets

• $10 per month
• 5 beauty products, some full sized (2-3) in each bag
• 1 cosmetic bag

**Full Disclosure: Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription services.  I am in no way affiliated with Ipsy and have not received any compensation for this post.  However, I do receive points to redeem for product if I refer new subscribers with my referral link here.  All opinions are 100% mine.

Cat Lady Chic with Kate Spade!

Shop my favorites!

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Cats and Cream Tiered Dress Silcone Cat iPhone Case Out of the Bag Studs Out of the Bag Ring The Cat's Meow Sweatshirt Cat's Meow Small Maise

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Look What I Got: Exalted Heights Giveaway!

Shop my favorites!

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The Zoe Romper Anchors Away Watch Fly Away Vest Cork Wedge Sandal

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Today I want to introduce you to an adorable (and affordable) online boutique, Exalted Heights.  If you haven't already heard of them you need to check them out!  They even carry plus size clothing! 

 

According to one of their founders, Cassie, Exalted Heights is dedicated to making their customers happy.  When developing the shop, Cassie and her partners in crime "wanted there to be a place where people could go and get great styles at great prices, with exceptional customer service."  Exalted Heights offers a wide selection of clothing, fashion jewelry, shoes and accessories!

 

Exalted Heights is generously giving away a $50 store credit to one of my readers!  And, let me tell ya, that $50 will go a long way in that shop!

And even if you don't win, you can still save 20% off your entire purchase with code save20eh or $10 odd a $25 purchase with code freedomrings10.  Both codes are good until July 26th.

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1. follow your hosts

Tara @ Penniless Socialite

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2. grab a button
Or link back to one of your hosts, and help us promote Look What I Got!

3. link up!
Link up your post on what you got (for cheap)!
(Please don't link up your entire blog or any posts that are not "Look What I Got"! )

We love having you link up and we will be reading all your posts! So, if you don't follow the rules and link back you'll be put in time out (i.e. we'll delete your link).

4. mix and mingle
Visit some other blogs and let them know you found them through the link up!

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ModCloth is coming to San Fran!

 

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. 

ModCloth's fabulously fun and unique online fashion shop is headed to the heart of San Francisco from July 30th-August 17th! Explore their colorful collection of dresses, tops, cardis, and more in person, try on exclusive styles, and get sizing and fit help from their terrific team. Drop by and browse their Union Square location, or book a free appointment to skip the lines, guarantee a fitting room, and shop with 1-on-1 assistance from their friendly staff (hurry, spots are limited). ModCloth can't wait to meet you!

To book an appointment, visit: http://www.modcloth.com/fitshop-sf Or call us: 1-844-FITSHOP 

Summer White

The LWD is the LBD of summer.  Nothing says summer like a crisp white dress.  Of course, many times when you see a nice little summer white dress around the fashion blogging world, it's paired with sky-high nude heels.  Not on this blogger.  Glitter sneakers all the way.  Glitter sneakers are the lazy, clumsy girl's stilettos.  

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Dress: Banana Republic (similar) Necklace: Loren Hope via Rocks Box (similar) Watch: Kate Spade (worn, exact) Crystal Brulee Bracelet: J. Crew via Poshmark (similar) Sneakers: Kate Spade (exact) Ginette Sunglasses: Kate Spade (exact) Book Clutch: Kate Spade (similar)

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Bloomingdale's Giveaway!

If you love DIY and adorable-ness, you will love Katie and her blog Farm to Fete.  She has super cute furry family of 3 (meet them here). Katie started her blog after her and her husband (also her high school sweetheart) lost their first home to a fire.  She turned a negative into a positive and started to write about rebuilding her life...one DIY project at a time.

Like this outdoor bar rigged up with an old pallet and $20!

And when she's not creating things around the house, she's creating things for her Etsy shop!  And I actually have this Harry Potter print hanging on my wall.

And now that you've gotten to know Katie, she's teaming up with me to offer a $20 Bloomingdale's gift card!

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Savannah-Style Weddings with Rent the Runway

Savannah is one of the oldest cities in the country and it just exudes romance and southern charm.  So, naturally, it's become a wedding destination.  And, naturally, you can get an outfit full of old-world glamour from Rent The Runway.  However, you need to temper that romance with the fact that is is HOT down in Savannah!  Therefore, you want to go for outfits with light and bright colors and breathable fabrics and sophisticated silhouettes.  If you're going to go for a more pastel and romantic look, do not go too light.  Don't go anywhere near white.  I, personally  even like to stay away from pale pink.  Don't Kelly Kapoor it.  I don't care how good you look in white.  Just don't do it!  

Philosophy Garden Maxi | Ella Carter Jamie Earrings | Franchi Gold Jeanine Clutch

With my feelings on wearing white to a wedding fully out there, I have to caution you on this first dress.  Yes, it's floral, but there is a white background.  I would only wear this to a wedding where you know the bride and know she is not a crazy bridezilla.  I caution you on this dress.  It perfectly fits the Savannah theme and I can picture myself strolling down a cobblestone street with Spanish moss dripping off the trees.  However, a lady's wedding day is one of the few days of her life that she gets to be irrational and make crazy demands and no one can fault her for it.  If this dress is "too white" for the bride's liking.  Don't wear it.

Nicole Miller Garden Bouquet Dress | Slate & Willow Accessories Lena Earrings | Franchi Gold Abigail Clutch

This dress is classic southern-ness.  I just picture myself sipping a mint julep under an old willow tree in this dress.  I love the sexy silhouette and the coy off the shoulder look.  I picture this with a bold lip color.

4.collective Verona Dress |RJ Graziano Abbey Earrings | Chamak by Priya Kakkar Keira Bracelets

The rich brocade fabric of this dress just screams southern elegance, but the color is perfect for a warm summer's day.  I love it paired with some sparkle.
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Summer Style Steals with Choies!

Choies is a fabulous place to shop to get designer-styles at a fraction of the cost!

bright geometric prints are everywhere this summer.  And designer Mara Hoffman is the queen of these blinding beauties.  However, a bikini can put a serious dent in your wallet.  This Choies Painting Print Bikini has the same geometric look as the pricier  $210 Mara Hoffman version.  I love me some Mara Hoffman, but I also really like the $14 price tag of the Choies bikini!

Nothing spruces up an outfit for a summer wedding like a fun clutch and I love love love hte bird trend.  Flamingos and toucans and penguins oh my!  This Choies Flamingo Box Clutch gives you the same adorable look as the waaaay over my budget Kate Spade toucan clutch for just $14!

And staying on the subject of animals in your fashion (in a friendly way with prints and not their skin), these Choies Blue Studded Cat Flats have a really similar look to the celebrity-favorite Minna Parikka flats.  Plus, the Choies ones have studs!  Life is always better with more sparkle!

Take a look a Choies and let me know what summer styles you're getting for a steal!

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post, however, all opinions and content are 100% mine.

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