A few things....

I feel a little all over the board today! Maybe it's just Monday... but I do have a dinner to look forward to tonight. Check this-- (80s, anyone??) A restuarant in Dallas called Trece sponsors FREE TWO COURSE MEALS on monday nights if you make a reso ahead of time. I'm gettin' me some free Tex-Mex tonight! Wahoo! :) Anyone in Dallas should seriously take advantage of this. Gotta be a smart Recessionista, these days. Heh.

First-- an anncouncement! I am now officially a Shop It To Me Trendsetter! Check out my little icon on the side bar... down there... yes. I've always loved Shop It To Me-- uhhh, send me a link to all the new sales? Yes, please. Me being a Trendsetter means they've recognized me as one of their fave places to check out trendy-topics and fashion news. A nice little award, if I do say so myself. Look for my site to be in the "Style + Fashion" corner by the weekend. Also, I'll keep you posted if I do a guest post on their blog any time soon. Which I may. :)

Second-- an outfit. I didn't have time last Friday to do my "In A Perfect World" post, so here is something similar...

The best thing is? Drumroll please.... The two key pieces are none other than F21. Which means (most) of that outfit is affordable. Be looking for those two pieces on me soon... that is, when my imposed shopping-ban is over. When F-H decides I can spend again. Boo. I think the rest of the outfit is copy-able in a cheaper way... so I'll figure it out.

Oh, don't worry. I will. :-P

Third-- have ya'll checked out Guilt Fuse? This morning they're featuring one of my fave fashion-jewelry brands, Sequin. Then later in the week, they'll have Mara Hoffman, Plenty by Tracy Reese, AND Black Halo. Love. Why again am I on a shopping ban? Oh yeah. My F-H has a problem with my spending. Whatevs.

Fourth-- a quick thank you to all my readers. I've only been up and running for a few weeks now, and I've gotten a lot of love on this blog. I'm still not much of a "blogging somebody," but I plan to continue to blog my best and keep at it dutifully. I hope to keep bringing those of you who like this thing fun fashion and some hilarity from my life periodically. Why? Because I love you. Yes. YOU. And if YOU have any comments or suggestions.... please tell me. I'm totally open. And I can take criticism, as long as it's constructive.

At least, I think I can. But try me. Fo'realz.

In A Perfect World...

Tough, tumble and sequins by justinelise featuring Anthropologie

I thought I would start a new Friday afternoon theme post called "In a Perfect World..." These posts will be dedicated to my idea of a perfect-world outfit. In other words, if I could spend all the money in the world on clothing and fashion, what would I really wear?

Sometimes I feel like my creativity with fashion gets squandered by budgets. I can't really dress the way I want because I can't justify spending the $400 on a new pair of knee high boots, or the $1000 for a fabulous leather studded moto-jacket. I mean, I try to create my looks for less, of course. But there sometimes just is no substitute for the real thing. Well, lovies, until I am a rich psychologist-to-the-stars (ha), I will just have to settle. Maybe this post will help me get some of those creative juices out, instead of pent up in little ole' me with nowhere to go. Do you ever feel like that? Like reality just...well... bites?!

On to the look: I adore the brand Haute Hippie. Not only do their things look fabu online, but in person, they are works of art. Hand stitched embellishments, luxurious fabrics, and vintage inspired designs make them a go-to in my mind for fantastic fashion. This new Fall sequin shift is similar to the sequin shift I've been desiring and ranting about. And the Anthropologie chunky cardigan is another staple item a fashionista can't live without. Add some heavy duty leather boots, bangles (and grey tights?), and you have an outfit I've been wanting for a year now. (I think I even mentioned this sort of combination in a previous post!) Hope you like her, lovies!