Back To Skool: 5 Pocket Book-Friendly Looks

If you’re anything like me you are probably totally dreading the clammy hand of Fall that is creeping upon us! While Back to School is a part of my life that has since passed, the end of Summer and the fact that I have to trade in the flip flops for something a little more conservative still brings about a sort of Back to School feel. So while I am always a bit reluctant to say goodbye to Summer I figured why not take this opportunity of the changing seasons to make light of the fact that with the new season comes new fashion trends! Lets take a look at what I m calling the Back to School Jewelry Line Up! The top 5 affordable accessories that will take you back to School this fall!

In the words of Billy Maddison:

 Back to school. Back to school, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool. I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don't get in a fight. Oh! Back to school... back to school... back to school.

#1 The Brooch:
There are many perks about the brooch! One, being that this is the eternal accessory; brooches never really go out of style and two, it is the perfect addition to any outfit.  It has the ability to add that bit of extra style and sparkle a girl needs.

Monsoon Carved Flower Brooch $16  monsoon.co.uk

 

Monsoon Simple Pearl Brooch $15 monsoon.co.uk

#2 Lots of Bangels:

Bangles have taken us from season to season providing on-trend options for your day-to-day looks. Bright and colorful they are fun to wear so why not stack them on mix and max and take them Back to Skool!



Barges (set of 16) $18 - aldoshoes.com

 

Cara Accessories Mixed Media Bangles (Set of 18) Black And Hematite One Size $68  nordstrom.com

#3 Chunky Rings:

Chunky rings make for a fabulous addition to even the simplest of outfits spicing up the fun factor without changing your basic look. Bright colors with a vintag-y feel and a mix and match of gemstones is the way to go. A fierce chunky cocktail ring is great way to add a fancy accent to any back to school ensemble.

Holley's Chunky Pink Crystal & Ivory Pearl Cluster Ring$32 - fantasyjewelrybox.com

#4 Layered Necklaces:

Layered necklaces, both long and short or delicate and bulky are for sure a Back to School essential.The layered necklace look can be pulled of with mixed metals and a jumble of styles! They are great for putting in the collar of a crisp shirt or for giving a simple spagetti tank a new lease of life. Dramatic layeres of urban chains can beautifully accentuate any of your back to school getups. But dont fret, not look to spend the extra $$ on a readymade layered necklace, this look can be achieved by combining standalone pieces that you already own!

Tarnish Multi Layer Chain Necklace Burnished Gold/ Gold One Size $32 - nordstrom.com

Orelia Disc Layered Necklace $37 - asos.com

#5 Simple Stud Earrings:

Among the simplest of accessories, these little gems come in such a variety of styles. Not only are they for the most past inexpensive, but Very easy to wear. Sure stud earrings don't typically rank high on the list of so called earring trends, but they are just too charming and easy to wear especially for your Back to School look!  

Rose Stud Set $2.80 forever 21

Stephan & Co. Stone Stud Earrings Red One Size $6 - nordstrom.com
 

{greatest back to school song Ev-er}

The Row x Toms shoe drop in Honduras

I love this video of the Olsen twins and Blake Mycoskie doing a shoe drop in Honduras.  If you're having  a bad day, watch this, I guarantee it will put a smile on your face.

Accessorize like the Biebs!

Never say never...
for an awards show, honoring a music video channel, which does just about everything but play music videos like is used to and for an awards show without a host, not to mention an awards show that i really didn’t even watch, there sure is a heck of a lot to talk about the morning after! but i think out of all the hoopla about the getups and get downs coming out of last nights VMA's the Biebs takes the cake on accessories... I will leave it up to your own judgment as to whether or not your digging his look, but before you do, let me draw you attention to some of the accessories "highlighting" Justin Bieber's outfit for the evening... 

{selena gomez, you’ve been lip-locked with that bieber kid now for like a month straight! listen i just want you to be careful, ok? and the only reason i’m telling her that is because she’s already swallowed 3 of his baby teeth!}

~ jason sudeikis, MTV movie awards

Sinister Skull Pendant Alexander McQueen- {Oh Biebs youre so bad ass!}

Oh no he didnt...

Oh YES he did... this is now NOT to bring a snake to the VMA's

{Peanuuuuuuuts! Get-cha peanut hey're}

this stunt went a little something like this: "I'm here with the one-and-only Justin Bieber," Gomez said when she introduced the singer with a smile. "Who are you wearing? Can you please talk about that?"

"I have my snake," Bieber said, displaying a live pet reptile in his hand. "I have red pants and cheetah shoes."

"What's your snake's name?" Gomez expertly followed up.

"My snake's name is Johnson," Bieber responded.

mmmm hmm! yup just as i suspected channeling Kanye West {circa VMA's 2010}

when i first heard about the Biebs "snake" stunt, I thought to myself "johnson" ?? seriously.....this is either poor advice from advisors or a joke gone horribly wrong... my after thoughts went right to another timeless MTV classic, take a guess... "huuh...huuh...yeah...yeah....Johnson..." any takers...?? give up... Ok- Bevis & Butthead! Duh! Nonetheless his "snake" accessory looked more like a handful of pathetic peanuts if you ask me! Lastly I i think this was Biebz' attempt to channel Kanye West {circa VMA's 2010} thoughts...?

Scarlett letter

(Guess red coat, H&M zipper front dress, Audrey sunglasses, Half palm leather gloves, Siren suede thigh high boots,) 

This is my favorite red coat with my go to dress. I love those days when I can walk out of the house with the first thing I pick up instead of trying on eight different outfits.

L♠ve 

Rhonda

VMA Black Carpet

I hate to say this, but after watching the VMA's last night my suspicions have been confirmed.  Musicians don't dress well.  All right, sorry if you're offended, but for the most part it's true.

I adore Nicki Minaj way more than the average person, but her outfit was disastrous.  There was something weird about watching Jessie J sing in a chair with a bedazzled leotard and cast.  Lady Gaga didn't rock her normal avant garde fashion, so she's out of the game.

Britney Spears has never been a *sophisticated* fashionista, Selena Gomez was channeling Dracula's bride in her pre-show outfit, and Katy Perry's yellow block on her head was too reminiscent of the Dior Couture show that I also didn't like.

OK, sorry for the rant, but that leaves us with the likes of Beyonce (WHO IS PREGNANT MY LIFE IS COMPLETE) in Lanvin, Katie Holmes whose outfit I actually would wear except maybe not to a nationally televised event, Zoe Saldana who isn't a musician and thus has fashion sense and the Teen Wolf girl.

(photos from nymag.com)

Resort 2012: Favorite looks

As always, the season passes, and I haven't posted all the collections I loved.  This time though I decided to pick 11 (I couldn't chose 10) designers that I hadn't posted about yet and tried to pick a couple looks that really stood out to me.  Basically, I just pick outfits that I would either personally wear or if I saw someone on the street, I would think wow, that girl can dress.  Let me know if you had other favorites!

Burberry

Carven

Lanvin

Zac Posen

 Preen (one of my favorite collections, I couldn't pick just two!)

Emilio Pucci

T by Alexander Wang

The Row

Theysken's Theory (really everything in this collection is amazing)

Valentino

Versace

(images from vogue.com and style.com)