"Belt" it out!

Undeniably a favorite of Mrs. Obama's, here are some fashionable and fun belt options all for under $50:

Fashion Focus pewter obi belt $29 @ Bluefly; Arden B feather and pearl stretch belt $34


Lane Bryant wide basketweave belt $11.80; Banana Republic leather knotted belt $39.50



Arden B twist bow stretch belt $19.50; J. Crew flowerette sash $35



Enamel bow elastic belt $44 @ Topshop; Spiegel stone cluster belt $44


Lulu's "More is More" belt in ecru $15; White House Black Market flower sash $44

Site of the Week: Etsy

My new obsession, I'm serious peoples, I heart this site! The place to "Buy and sell all things handmade" has it all, from Art to Woodworking (so almost A to Z!) You can support artisans in their craft and find unique gifts for yourself and others and most of the prices are reasonable. The vendors do not mass produce items and you are able to request custom made items as well. The challenge is bulldozing through to find the things that you love, the number of results even if you use the Search feature can be daunting. I've loved all of the things that I've gotten and I have had great experiences with the sellers I've had contact with. AND they have a great vintage section as well!

Etsy: Unique, funky, eclectic - it's all of these things. It also gives me great inspiration for my own creativity and added pizzaz to my wardrobe!

P.S. Check out their HOME GOODS section as well!


Headband $8.99 Mixbaby


Earrings $40 Shop Found Objects


Ruffle ankle cuffs $20 naKiMuli


Earrings $50 Sundiata Design


Dress $250 Whitney Originals


Earrings $32 Color Rehab


Handbag $46 (On sale!) Pomoga


Dress $55 Belle Noelle

Yay or Nay?

I have seen mixed reviews of this Fendi crossword patent clutch online so what's your style verdict, Yay or Nay? (It actually doesn't matter, I already bought it!)

Available at eluxury

Revisit: ASOS

More great finds at one of my favorite online sites, asos. They have revamped the website and you can see great celeb "inspired by" outfits as well as create your own style. Make sure you change the currency in the top right corner to get the correct prices. Check out these accessories that are featured and most importantly the prices are reasonable!

Reminiscent of the Fendi belt I profiled. Oversized gem belt $22.15 (available in 3 colors)

Slingback platform $55.39 (available in yellow also)

Metallic chop out corset belt $33.23

This is an interesting shape, one that would not accomodate my figure but I like it.
(Sadly not available!)

Antique Batik buckle belt $332.31

Ribbon trim suede shoe $221.54

Side pocket buckle boot $77.54

Thursday's Thirst

Vintage look doctor bag:



Carry it for "house calls" or nights out on the town!

It's a Cinch!

Fendi plexi and suede belt $665; Fendi Nappa elastic suede belt $520 both from Saks.com

I saw these Fendi belts online and thought they were fabulous but I wasn't sure about the acrylic buckle, it looked heavy. Lo and behold, what do I see in the sample cage this very morning but that very belt! So of course , I MUST try it on and was pleasantly surprised. It is lightweight but not as amber as the pic on the website. It also looks pretty good with the dress that I wore today.

Here is the view of me wearing the belt

Why you want it: It adds definition to your waist and makes you look thinner. Don't want to spend over 600 bucks on a BELT? Here are some looks for less:


Wide belt with elastic $24.97 @ Belt Planet.com


Corset belt (love this!) $69 @ Spiegel.com



Allure wide stretch belt $64 @ Nordstrom.com

Pendant Power!

Want to know where to get your own stylish pendant? Well I just happened to be looking around and lookie what I found!

Tiffany and Co. charm pendant $175

South Moon Under Allison Daniel leather necklace $49.50; Brass octopus necklace $25 @ Ooh Boutique



Tesoro di Cielo baby purse pendant $1,200 @ Pink Mascara; Foxy originals leaf pendant @ South Moon Under



Ooh Boutique suspension necklace $18; Roberto Coin diamond heart pendant $1,470 @ Neiman Marcus

Juicy Couture "Nice Girls" medallion necklace $178 @ Nordstrom

Fashion frenzy: Pendant necklaces

Want to add that little something extra to your wardrobe? Accentuate your clothing collection with one of the hottest new accessories, pendant necklaces. Pendant necklaces draw the eye downward and are a great way to emphasize your ahem assets. Whether it's a vintage piece that you found scouring through thrift shops or your grandmother's closet or from one of the up and coming designers, these necklaces come in a variety of finishes, designs and other extras. Check out the latest issue of Life & Style Mag to get the lowdown on which celebs are eagerly embracing this fashion trend and where you can score your own.

Waist knot want knot

Ooh Boutique obi belt $22

I have done a post on obis before but my interest was renewed when I spotted a woman at lunch looking oh so chic with an obi, pencil skirt and button down shirt. Her waist looked incredible with the cinching from the obi. Of course I would not be the fashion fiend that I am if I didn't talk to her about her look. She told me that the obi actually came with a suit that she had (which I can only imagine was lovely as well) and that she enjoyed being able to switch it up by pairing it with separates. A great way to spice up any outfit!

Two tone leather obi and white leather obi both $39 (on sale!) @ Arden B

Elegantly waisted red patent belt $275 @ Shopbop

Splurge vs. Steal

Looking for a cute Spring/Summer clutch with a cute turnlock? You can buy this Marc by Marc Jacobs wristlet for $168 at Bergdorf Goodman

Or how about this pleated mini clutch from Newport News for only $9.99 (on sale!)

Also available in teal