Sunglasses for a Rainy Day

Okay, so maybe today it isn't raining, but the dreary gloom outside could have fooled me.  And yet, I still feel myself craving some eye peepers because guess what?  SUNGLASSES ARE AMAZING! When I was a little girl, I used to hate to wear any sort of sun protection.  Which meant that sunglasses were my enemy.  No matter how many times my parents lectured me about UV light and going blind, I insisted that the glasses were uncomfortable.  Now, I don't know if I was just a temperamental tot, or if those glasses were seriously pokey, but nowadays I think sunglasses are about the best accessory since shoes.  Seriously, they go with every outfit.  Although (admittedly) I wear them more in the summer (versus the occasional sunny day during the spring or fall) due to the fact that I'm "in the mood," I do think they are a year round possibility.  Just don't wear them in the middle of a blizzard.  You'll look like a nut.  Anyway, without further ado, here are some ah-mazing pairs of sunglasses, separated by dream pairs versus affordable ones. 

EXPENSIVE

 Shopbop, $285.00

Net-A-Porter, Miu Miu, $340

SSense (no that is not a typo), Kenzo, $275

StyleBop, Prada, $290

 ASOS, Dolce and Gabbana, $346.19

MatchesFashion, Theirry Lasry, $446

 Not Just A Label, Jade Chiu, $372

Forzieri, Jimmy Choo, $350

Nasty Gal, $135

AFFORDABLE



 Nasty Gal, $20

 



 Madewell, $46.50



 ASOS, AJ Morgan, $25.46

 Topshop, $32

 ALDO, $12



 Wet Seal, $7.50

 Ruche, A.J. Morgan, $14.99

 Thread Sence, A.J. Morgan, $14



 Nasty Gal, $20



Need Supply Co., $18

XOXO,

Anonymous

Why Being Weird Is A Good Thing

When someone says to me, almost as a joke, "You are the weirdest girl I've ever met," I take

that as a compliment.  The whole world these days is filled with people trying to look like other people.  Trying to be cool or trying to blend in.  But the thing is, you don't get anywhere when you are exactly like everyone else.  People are attracted to uniqueness, so I live to try and push the boundaries.  But here's my rule: Don't go too far.  If it's a special skirt that not everyone else would wear, dress it up with accessories everyone will love.  In short, take one risk per outfit.  And once you know if the risk was well received, then start adding.  Just remember to never go too crazy.  I was reading Lauren Conrad's book Style, and one thing that really stuck with me was her fashion regret.  She doesn't look back remorsefully on bad outfits but on boring outfits.  And I think that's the way it should be.  So, here's to taking chances (and setting trends).

XOXO,
Anonymous

 

Wet Hair Days

This morning I had a swim session, which meant I was up at 4:30.  Afterwards, I couldn't go home before my next public appearance, so I was faced with a dilemma.  What do I do with wet hair to still look chic?  I opted for a simple braided bun (should I do a tutorial?), but there were plenty of other wonderful options.  As we head into summer, here are some amazing ideas for what to do with those water-logged locks. 

For this classy up-do, just turn your hair into several chains.  Tutorial here.

I love how slick this half-up half-down look is!  Tutorial here.

 

This look was achieved with gel, but if your hair is already wet, there's no need.  Just grab a brush and a comb and sweep your deeply side-parted hair into a low pony. Tie with a clear elastic and wrap a small chunk of hair around it.  Pin the hair so the elastic is no longer visible.

For an amazing tutorial for textured wet ponies, click here.

For the minimalist, a plain old bun will do the trick!

Even though her hair is dry in all of these pictures, the advice she has to share is one-hundred percent true.  Plus, any of these styles work just as well when wet versus dry. 

Loose braids will be better for wet hair since hair shrinks as it dries.  Make the braids too tight and you might get breakage.  That being said, don't worry about it too much as it's unlikely to happen (chances are soaking wet hair won't even dry completely when in tight styles, even hours later).  However, if you are legitimately concerned, take a tip from Blake Lively and go for a super undone look.  CAUTION: LOOSE PLUS WET GOES MESSY REALLY FAST!

Hope all of these tips have helped you with your wet hair issues.
XOXO,
Anonymous

Fab Feature

My God this Cushnie Et Ochs jacket is amazing!  I mean, it's a peplum, a sort of blazer, a biker jacket and so much more.  Now I only wish it came in pleather.  Good pleather, that is.  Not because I wouldn't want the smooth baby-bottom quality this jacket surely has, but because of price.  Because it's real leather, this jacket (although on sale) is currently selling for $1,098 on elizabeth-charles.com. I have to note that at the moment this page isn't working for me, so you can also find the same jacket under sale items on Polyvore.  Anyway, I know this jacket is ridiculously priced, but I think it provides a great example of how a leather jacket can be so much more.  And for any rich kids out there, have fun with this one. 

XOXO,

Anonymous

Covet or Love It

Today we had a garage sale, and sold off so many things that we don't use anymore.  In addition, we donated some big items that didn't sell.  It's always a good feeling to see something put to good use, so knowing our old cast-offs would make someone's day was priceless.  Yes, we parted with things for payment so low it was crazy, but the truth is that you can't hold on to everything forever.  Sometimes you just have to let go, and that's exactly what we did.  In the process, another thing I noticed was how little some people had to spend.  Now, I'm not rich, but growing up well-to-do, you forget the hardships some people face.  While the items above aren't the one dollar price tag I sold my old clothes for today, this post is inspired by those people who find bargains wherever they can, because they have to.  So, enjoy this edition of Covet or Love It. 

XOXO,
Anonymous

Trending: Sweet Leather

There's something about the juxtaposition of hard and soft that intrigues me.  Earlier this week I wore an outfit consisting of a pale pink lace skirt (vintage shop find) a plain black tank, a rough jean vest and a vintage clock necklace.  Personally, I loved the outfit, and I can't tell you how many compliments I received.  Lately, it's just those kind of hard pieces, paired over (or with) the sweetest items ever, that give an outfit quirk, intrigue, edge and, yes, style.  So, moving from denim to a more upscale way to go punk, I thought I'd share my thoughts on the mixing of leather with girly-er pieces.  The shorts above are ones I absolutely adore.  They mix classy (but tough) leather with a delicate lace pattern.  They're understated enough not to overpower an outfit, but a simple top plus mild (and perhaps vintage) accessories would compliment them perfectly (and not be an understatement in the slightest).  If you're not sure how to style this particular piece exactly right, here's a board to teach you! 

 

XOXO,
Anonymous

P.S. For more boards like this one, check out my Polyvore (@fabfashiondiaries)