• Surprisingly Cute: JCPenney

    Surprisingly Cute: JCPenney

    I’m not going to lie, I don’t often shop at JCPenney. Because, well, I’ve always sort of seen JCPenney as Macy’s less cool, less interesting younger sibling. I’ve seen some cute stuff in their windows as I pass them by on occasion but nothing that ever made me think, I need to go in there. And their clothes are cheaper, yes, and the they’re not all bad, but finding the cute ones just seemed like a lot of work.

  • Budget Stylista: Make a Fashion Statement

    Budget Stylista: Make a Fashion Statement

    The number one reason I love the statement necklace: no effort required. In your most lazy moments you can throw on jeans, a white tee and a statement necklace and it looks like you put time and effort into your ‘fit instead of hitting snooze fifteen times.

  • Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: Olivia Wilde is Daring and Divine

    Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: Olivia Wilde is Daring and Divine

    Olivia Wilde has been up and coming for a few years. To me, she will always be Marissa Cooper’s experiment with lesbianity on The OC, but she’s definitely moved on to slightly more prestigious fare since then (oh you know, only snagging a regular role on House). She’s been a staple on sexiest actresses list for a few years because…well, have you looked her?

  • Shop Your Closet: White Button-up Shirt

    Shop Your Closet: White Button-up Shirt

    Whether or not you ever wear it, you probably have a white button-up shirt in your closet. If your mom bought it for you, thinking it would be a good wardrobe foundation (she was right!) or it’s one of your go-tos for job interviews, it’s a pretty common piece to own.

  • Budget Stylista: Going Cray Cray for Chambray

    Budget Stylista: Going Cray Cray for Chambray

    I can’t explain it, but I love chambray. It looks stylish but oh-so-comfy all at the same time. And you know what makes chambray even better? Mixing a dressier necklace with this casual-feeling top. It’s totally unexpected yet totally works and can be worn to just about anything.

  • Budget Stylista: Glitz and Glammer on NYE

    Budget Stylista: Glitz and Glammer on NYE

    New Year’s Eve is hands down the best excuse to dress up. But that doesn’t mean you gotta splurge on some hot frock that will look great in pictures, but not so great sitting in the back of your closet for the next 2 years because you have nowhere to wear it again.

  • Investment Pieces: Summer Fashion Trends That Will Last Through 2010

    Investment Pieces: Summer Fashion Trends That Will Last Through 2010

    There are some trends that last season after season: leggings, floral prints, gladiator sandals, etc. Then there are those that fade away: baby doll tops, harem pants. How are you supposed to know which trends to trash and which to invest in?