Neutral Essentials

Neutral Essential Finds

While trying to find something for an actual weekend vacation for our anniversary this Valentine, I found- as one always seems to when out looking for something- some wonderful items I was in need of.

They were gorgeous and the price was more than fine. So I couldn't resist myself.

First off are these wonderful neutral- almost white!- sandals. I don't have many heeled sandals and definitely none this elegant. Yet they are so versatile they can be worn with anything. Or at least they went with everything I was trying on in the store. 

Did I really need these?

I'd have to insist I did. All of my heeled sandals are way too tight on me or not my style. 

You know its a good buy when you are already dreaming about all the things you will wear with them.

This is definitely and investment item I will be using A LOT.

The second is this white, neutral, simple purse. I was looking for a black simple purse to replace my dying everyday purse. I couldn't find any simple black purses though, and since my purse was on its last days I gave up on that.
I do own other purses but since I really don't switch purses much and the different ones I own are really more special occasions or specific-event oriented, I really needed an everyday simple option.
Before this bag I would have never considered a white/bone purse as a go to neutral.
But I have to say this purse really drew me in.


So tell me what do you think?
Are these good go to neutrals?

Have a Happy Weekend!

Simple: Shopping Tips

Some (sort of) Obvious Shopping Tips

So the other day I decided to stop by my JCP and found that it was inundated with sales.

I am serious. If you don't believe see here.

I did end up getting a couple of things.

But mostly it was fun to try on things and to realize why I used to be so bad at picking my own clothes.

(And thus maybe why my mother decided I couldn't do this without her at 18...)

So here are some simple- mostly obvious- things you should be aware of while shopping:

1. Grab everything that attracts your attention (and is in your budget if you have one). 

Why? You might ask. Because you never know what will be good until you have it on.

See EVERYTHING

2. Sort out your things. It will be easier to change.

Put dresses in one pile, bottoms in another, etc. This way you will be able to quickly change out of one item into the next instead of doing the pants-to-dress-to-shirt-and-now-no-pants-dance.

3. Grab more than one color of the same.

For those who are stuck with the same colors, 

this is a great way to give yourself that opportunity to try some new colors. 

AND you'll still have the other one to compare to. 

If it's a basic like the shirt below then maybe you can even take the chance and buy one of each.

(Especially if it costs $4 each.)

4. When buying pants triple check the fit!

Make sure the front, sides, and back fit in a way in which it is skimming your waist.

If it is low rise make sure it doesn't create a muffin top. 

Go a size up or down as needed but DO NOT try to fit into something that is not your size!

This will create the appearance of heavier and flabby thighs if going too tight

or non-existing butt and body if you're going too baggy. 

A BIT TOO TIGHT!

MUCH TOO LOOSE

5. So important it must be repeated:

Let yourself try on new styles.

You might fall in love:

(I didn't actually get this dress because of budget... but should I go back for it?)

Have a great Friday! Enjoy shopping this weekend!

And for those who will be watching SUPER BOWL. Eat well, my friends ^_^