LIFE IN THE SIX O: the look for less

BINGE OR BUDGET:

Binge or budget with the basics today, perfect for a casual weekend. The tote is what really puts this binge over the $$$$ edge. It's beautiful, it's Celine and it's $1,200. There are lots of less expensive alternatives out there, but of course if you can afford the Celine... nah, I was going to say go for it but I couldn't bring myself to do it, even if there's drool on my chin.

BINGE = $2,280

BINGE or BUDGET Weekend Casual, the binge by fromdrabtofab

blue jeans $185 Yves Saint Laurent 3 4 sleeve top $90 / 7 For All Mankind blue jeans, $185 / Converse shoes $70 / CÉLINE leather tote $1,200 / Tory burch sunglasses $75

BUDGET = $222

BINGE or BUDGET Weekend casual, the budget by fromdrabtofab

retro round sunglasses $10 /Madewell cotton t shirt $25 / H&M high rise pants, $23 / Vans white and black shoes, $69 / Faux leather tote bag $60 / Retro round sunglasses $10 / Tech accessory $25

When you want to take your stripes to the next level, (yes you can dress up stripes!), pop on over to the style blog Atlantic-Pacific to see what fellow stripe lover Blair is wearing. She brings stripes to a whole new level! Seriously, would you ever think of putting a stripe tee under a pink dressy dress?!? So here is some inspiration from Blair if your interested in stepping out of the striped comfort zone.

HAPPY WEEKEND!

SPRING TREND REPORT SHOPPING:

2014 SPRING TREND REPORT PART 2

If you missed the Spring Trend Report Part 1, take a look at it here. There's lots to choose from for this season and whether you're a bright color or muted kind of girl there's something for everyone. The same basic rules apply, know your style. Just because it's on trend doesn't mean it's right for you, but you don't have to be a fashion drab either. Try something knew and make this spring your most fabulous!

The Jumpsuit and a cool pair of shades.

Print Jumpsuit $28 Woven Tie Back Jumpsuit $25 Black Jumpsuit $25

Aviators $13 Coach $ 138 Dots $6

Mixed patterns, graphics, a classic flat, a classic wedge and of course nothing freshens up your wardrobe like a new handbag.

zig zag graphic shift dress $25 print peasant dress $25 heirloom drop waist dress $30

Sole Society kea color block $79 Sole Society addy-strap flat $60 Sole society peep toe $60

Structured Cross Body $16 Runaround satchel blue $28 clutch $15

Adding one or two pieces in any of the new Pantone colors or bringing them in via accessories will take your spring/summer wardrobe a long way on a little budget.

Twisted yellow beads $8 Floral and crystals $40 blue beaded necklace $10

Red floral and crystal $40 Laura Mercier Fresh Raspberry $35 Glam girl bangles $10

Happy Spring!

TODAY IN THE CLOSET:

Monday Must Haves - A Fabulous Coat!

One upon a time a very fashionable 8 year old and her sister were on their annual school wardrobe pilgrimage to the lower east side of Manhattan, where the clothes where cheaper and the stores were open on Sundays. Every September our parents took us there to shop for bargains, hence my bargain spark was ignited. But on this particular trip I fell in love... with a coat. It was called a Weather Winkie and it was brown with a fur collar and a shiny gold winking eye charm zipper pull. And so began my love of coats.

Coat 101 - A good trench coat will take any outfit from drab to fab.

I'm usually behind the camera taking photos for Fashionloft8, but my fashion police turned the camera on me and my latest versions of Weather Winkies.

Love the fabric of this new coat, (Brocade is one of the fabrics on my 2012 Trend Report), the faux fur collar is removable, so you get two looks for the price of one, and speaking of price it was $70 at Target and really has the look and feel of upscale vintage.

The Moto Jacket from our Donavon Bentley boutique is great for when I'm feeling a little edgy.

Now this is just one of those ultimate bargain scores you brag about, this DVF trench still had the original price tag on it of $498. I found it at Nordstoms Rack and paid $189, now that's the thrill of the hunt!

Now, if it would only get just a little cold in California!

TODAY IN THE CLOSET:

Monday Must Haves - a great outfit! Nothing like starting the week looking good because it may be cliche but it's oh so true, when you look good you feel good! So here's a Binge or Budget that I think is really a close call except for the price of course. The total binge look is $1,926 (ouch) and the total budget look is $212. That's nice and leaves room for a Soy Chai yes?

BINGE