Accessorize Me

So, I'm an accessories freak. Jewelry, bags, wallets, scarves.. you name it. But, I'm looking to update my accessory collection. I want to stock it full of statement necklaces, practical leather bags that can work for any season, and scarves that are pretty and just make me feel like a girl. Here are a few items I've found that I think will really do the trick.

1. Metal motion necklace $65 - http://www.madewell.com/

2. Suede skinny belt $39.50 - http://www.madewell.com/

3. Black oversize round glasses $32  - http://www.topshop.com/

4. Juicy Couture Ikat scarf - $68 http://www.bloomingdales.com/

Super Cheap and Chic Find

I am going use this header when I find something dirt cheap that you simply must purchase because it's such a great steal!

This simple knit dress is perfect for the season. It can be belted and worn on a warm, sunny day - or for those cooler Spring days, throw on a blazer and flats and you're good to go! Oh, and did I mention that it's $13.50?!

I'm purchasing as we speak.

www.forever21.com

I'm back.

Ok, so I've been pretty slack with this blog pretty much since I started. I swear I'm going to get better.

For now, I'm going to leave you with a few fabulous pieces that won't break your piggy bank. xoxo



 

* All items can be found at http://www.piperlime.gap.com/ for under $100. Don't ya just love it?!

PS- Who else is loving the fact that designers are now making computer bags and cell phone accessories. This girl definitely is!

Longing for Summer time.

The weather here in HOTlanta hasn't been so hot this winter. In fact, it's been frickin' freezing. It's currently about 30 degrees and has been pouring rain all week. Because of this heinous weather, I've decided to brighten my day with things that remind me of warm sunny days and the pure bliss of summer.

1. Blue onyx tear drop earrings - $92   http://www.giveapennydesigns.com/

2. Farmer's market tote - $42.50  http://www.jcrew.com/

3. Peach short sleeve dress - $95  http://www.topshop.com/

4. Leather toe thong sandals - $21.52  http://www.asos.com/

Lip Service

I'm excited to write a beauty post! Unlike clothing and accessories, beauty deals are a little more difficult to find, due to the fact that most beauty counters aren't giving out coupons or a certain percentage off. However, there are wonderful beauty stores, such as Ulta, that give out coupons and carry their own brands, which quite honestly, are pretty great. So see, there is always a way!

On to the point of this post. I'm currently all about the lips at the moment. Now granted, I don't rock red lips every day, nor do I think it is appropriate to do so, but I am a fan of lip glosses, sticks, balms, and pretty much everything else you can think of. This is mainly true during the winter because my lips are always, and I mean always, chapped - so annoying. There is nothing worse than peeling, red lips. Here are a few things that not only make lips look pretty and pouty, but save them from chapped misery!

1. Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment - $22.50

2. Buxom Lips (in Trixie) - $18

3. Rosebud Salve - $6

4. YSL ROUGE lipstick - $30

5. DuWop Lip Venom - $16 

*Everything is available at sephora.com

JCrew Chic

Since I've started my "big girl" job, I have really come to love comfy clothes and shoes.  It only took me about 2 hours on my first day to realize that I need clothes that are professional AND versatile. It's so key to buy work clothes that can transition into evening/weekend clothes. Otherwise, Courtney is a very poor girl.

Cue JCrew. But let me start by saying, there was a period of about 3 or 4 years that I didn't like JCrew. Too preppy. Too mommy. But, over the past couple of years, JCrew has changed its' image and really stepped it up. Now don't get me wrong, it's always going to be super vanilla, but I feel like it is a tinge more chic these days.

I'm loving everything they have right now. And they actually do have a ton of pieces for under $100.

                                                                     1. Silk blouse - $98

                                                                    2. Striped bandeau top and bottom - $48 & $46

                                                                                          3. Wool Scarf - $59.50

                                                                                    4. Metallic Cardigan - $89.50

                                                                                        5. Notted necklace - $75