Monday, October 31, 2011

5 Coats under $50

I looked out my window this morning and witnessed the first snowfall of the year. This snow has inspired me to search around the web for cute winter coats. Here are 5 that I found under 50 bucks....happy shopping!

#1 Plaid Woven Coat from Forever 21 $32.80


Forever 21 Plaid Coat



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#2 Houndstooth Trench from Charlotte Russe $44.99


Charlotte Russe Houndstooth Jacket



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#3 Black Belted Coat from 2b bebe $49.95

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#4 Camel Trench w/ Faux Fur Collar $47.80


Faux Collar Coat



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#5 Adorable Faux Leather Coat from H&M $49.95


Adorable H&M Coat

Get White Teeth Now!

Okay so whoever said that coffee & soda drinkers can't have white teeth obviously didn't own the right products because I drink both on a daily basis and I'm not saying I have the whitest smile in the world but I definitely do a lot to maintain my teeth to keep them as white as possible. Here are the products I use everyday including the routine in which I use them :)

1. Mint Floss: This obviously can be purchased at any store and I don't buy any brand in particular but I prefer the mint-flavored kind. Flossing your teeth won't make them whiter but it will keep your gums healthy and therefore give you a more attractive smile.

2. Crest 3D White Mouthwash: I just bought this mouthwash a week ago but can already notice a difference. I was using a different brand of whitening mouthwash but I definitely think this one provides better results. The taste isn't overwhelming either which is a plus!

Crest 3D Mouthwash



3. Plus White Teeth Whitening Kit: I'm in love with this kit. It is such a bargain I bought mine at Target for about $5.00. It comes with a mouth rinse to use before applying the gel, the whitening gel and a mouth tray. I don't always use the mouth rinse because I usually use the gel after I've already used my whitening mouthwash but the gel works wonders! I use it once a day because my teeth do become a little sensitive after but I definitely have noticed a difference after only 3 uses. It's so much cheaper than white strips and I think works more effectively.

Plus White Teeth Whitening Gel


4. Crest Whitening Gel Toothpaste w/ Scope: I've been using this toothpaste for the past 3 years and am in love. I'm pretty sure they switched the name to Crest Complete but it's been working the same for me. I don't really have much to say about the toothpaste other than I truly believe it helps keep my teeth white . I like the taste of it and I also prefer the gel consistency over the traditional toothpaste kind.

Crest Toothpaste


5. Arm & Hammer Spin Brush: For as long as I've been using the Crest Whitening Gel toothpaste I've also been using the spin brush. This brush truly makes a difference in what my teeth look like. The spinning motion of the brush definitely gets rid of more plaque on my teeth than normal brushes. My teeth just feel much cleaner after using the spin brush. If you haven't switched over yet I greatly suggest you do! Click here for special offers exclusively from the Arm & Hammer website.

Arm & Hammer Spin Brush




Follow these steps everyday and get ready for some white teeth today!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Cute Fall Look for Less

Okay let's admit it...nobody really wants to spend a fortune on clothes. Yes there's certain items you should splurge on and others (such as a $50 layering tee...) that aren't necessary to spend all your money on. One of my favorite things to do is to look at all the latest lookbooks on my favorite clothing websites and try to recreate the outfits by putting together pieces that are significantly less money. In my opinion, it's not the cost of that makes the outfit but rather how you put it together. I found this outfit on a ShopBop.com lookbook and here are the pieces I thought would recreate it best. Oh and by the way this original outfit totals at $1,821...absolutely unnecessary if you ask me!

Outfit:



Black Ribbed Turtleneck from Macy's $21.98
(For some reason it wouldn't let me copy the picture url so you'll have to click the link to see it)


Brown Leather Shorts



Brown Faux Leather Shorts from ASOS.COM $62.90

I love these shorts because they appear to fit a bit higher than most shorts. I like shorts that fit higher because then you can tuck your top into them which makes for a very cute look. I also love the detailing on these shorts which you can view better when you click the picture.


Black Tights



Black Tights from Forever 21 $6.80

I absolutely love the look of tights under shorts and I think they make it easy to incorporate shorts into your fall wardrobe. I definitely think the shorts should be a dressier type of short and preferably high-waisted because they make the look.

Jewelry:


American Eagle Gold Bangle $15.50



Elastic Infinity Bracelet



Elastic Infinity Bracelet $38.00




Gold Watch from Macy's $29.98



Gold Zebra Ring



Zebra Stripe Ring from Forever 21 $4.80


Gold Interlinked Rings



Gold Interlinked Rings from Forever 21 $4.80

Shoes:


I couldn't initially think of what shoes to go with this outfit since they didn't pair any with the look on ShopBop but I think I prefer flats. You could go with open toed Mary Jane shoes or a style like that too. It's all about what you feel comfortable doing. These are the ones I decided to go with:


Cute Flats


Really Cute Cap Toe Flats from Target $24.99


And the grand total for this complete outfit is.....$209.75. You saved more than $1600 and got some cute shoes too :)