LUST-HAVE LIST: September 2011

5 September, 2011 Laytee Samida

August went by super quick and September snuck up on me! However, September is my favorite month, because that’s when the weather here in Memphis begins to officially cool down and most importantly…IT’S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH! I turn 30 this year and I’m so happy and blessed to be in the place I am in my life as I approach this milestone. However, I would feel a little more blessed if I could have any of these items that I’m lusting after this month. Check out my September Lust-Have List!

A. Dazzling Hearts and G Icons Watch in Gold, $95, Guess – Guess has really been making some pretty amazing watches. I really love this gold and champagne color watch from Guess. It’s glitzy, but simple in shape and design.
B. Plenty by Tracy Reese ‘Jacoby’ Boot, $164.95, Nordstrom – I wanted to include these boots in my boots for Fall post, but I felt like I needed to include them on LHL more. I just love these little lace-up wedge booties and although I want them in all the colors that are available, you longtime readers know I love navy shoes! So…
C. Diagonal Triple Stone Ring, $25, TopShop – Big, beautiful, and I wear it almost everyday! It has the shades of blue I love and the detail in the design is a cherry on top.
D. Diane von Furstenburg Drew Leather Tote, $545, Neiman Marcus – A big red tote bag is a fall staple for Fall. It’s that added pop of color you sometimes need against the soft, neutral, and muted color palette of fall.
E. Lace Brocade Jacket, $24.80, Forever 21 – So pretty! The brocade and medium peach shade makes this is awesome transition piece into fall to top all those white and cream color tops you threw on all summer.

There you have it, the things I lusting for this month!

Stay Stylish!

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Style doesn’t have a pricetag

2 September, 2011 Laytee Samida

When it comes to style, some people think that it’s based on the designer that’s usually attached to a big pricetag. That is so not the case. There are so many ways you can look in style, on trend, and still have money to save. Case in point, this outfit below.

Trio Stretch Bracelets, $24.99; Samantha Plaid Shirt, $16; Rope Detail Hoop earrings, $1.99; Contemporary Oxide Cast Triple Stack Rings, $9.99; Bongo Skinny Jeans, $12; Bongo Studded Crossbody, $11.89; Hondo Combat Boots, $34.99…..Everything came from Kmart!

Each piece is affordable, in style, and can be mixed with other items to instantly refresh your looks and wardrobe.

It boils down to the fact that dropping a ton of cash on a trend isn’t an automatic to cool. Style is a cocktail. Part confidence. Part creativity. Part risk. When you got it, you got it. And that’s why others want it. Because money can’t buy style.

Stay Stylish!

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Sears Holdings Corporation via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Sears Holdings Corporation.

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Fall Into Fall: Booties

31 August, 2011 Laytee Samida

Transitioning to Fall from Summer can be hard on some. You have to go from wearing light and bright colored clothes to warmer colors and materials. However, I love Fall and even the transition! You can get away with pairing short shorts and leather boots or flowing dresses with boyfriend cardigans and still look in fashionable and in season, no matter what season people think they are in. I love it.

To get you in transition mode, here are some fall booties that still have the cool factor for summer, but the perfect warmth for Fall and maybe even into Winter.