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Hey Dolls and Welcome (Back) To Our Page!

We have missed you all dearly and are so very sorry for our absence. We noticed that Hollywood has flipped the eff out and completely lost it's mind (here's looking at YOU Mama Snookie and K. Stew), so we decided it was time for us to come back into fold. Also, from our bag of tricks, we have a few new site features for you, like weekly recaps of some series' and a TV Fashion page where you can find outfits from your favorite shows, just to name a few.

In case you haven't noticed, Floral patterned items have been a huge trend on the scene this past season. They can be found anywhere and are really girlie and whimsical. However, I was inspired by page on Forever 21 where they mixed girlie florals and hardcore leather and it gave a really edgy yet sophisticated look. Below are a few looks I put together featuring the trend. The first set is an overall lookbook, the second is your classic girlie floral look, while the third is a little edgier with a bold leather jacket. Enjoy Fashionistas!

Some sites to consider:
Forever 21
Top Shop
Net-A-Porter
Chick Downtown
Charlotte Russe

In case you guys have not noticed, I am madly in love with an amazing clothing line/store called Forever 21. It has the cutest and trendiest clothes on the market and best of all they are AFFORDABLE [[and for a broke college student, affordable is the best word in the English language]] But get this guys...the clothes are not cheap! They are made really well and will last you a long time. Now back in the day when F21 was first entering the scene, the clothes were a little shoddy and cheaply made. But now they are on their game and make quality clothes for all of us budget fashionistas out there. Another great thing about Forever 21 is the fact they release new clothes EVERY DAY...yes that's right....EVERY DAY!

They have different brands like Heritage 1981 [similar to American Eagle, Hollister, Abercrombie, with a little bit of American Apparel thrown in], Twelve by Twelve [their LA based line that is more avant garde than the rest of their clothes and very classy], Love 21 [which they describe as their contemporary line], and Faith 21 [their plus-size line].

Forever 21 has also started a new promotional line similar to GoInternational by Target and it's called Forever 21 Twist. They have new themed lines created every 4 weeks. I've already blogged about their first one, Cirque 21. So yea...Forever 21 is basically the best thing to happen to my closet && the worst to happen to my wallet!

Below are a few sets highlighting my personal style [I love wearing all black and I'm also very girlie and love cute graphic t-shirts, florals, creams, pinks, and gold] featuring Forever 21 items. Btw they also have their own blog called The Skinny that includes styling tips, insider scoop on new clothes, and more.

This trend has been big for a while now and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. The feminization of menswear is a hot new statement trend to try for the fall. Think long blazers with the sleeves rolled up over white tanks [[vests are optional]], boyfriend jeans, some fierce heels in a bold color and top it off with a fedora. Also try tweed vests and knickers with spectator pumps and bowties, but don't forget to throw on some pearls to complete the look. Below are a few looks I put together using Polyvore.

These are two sets that I put together based on my style icon, fictional character/real girl Serena Van Der Woodsen/Blake Lively. One may be real and one may only exist in the sexy world that is The Upper East Side,l but both have definite parallels in theit style. The first set is based on the classic Serena look with a blazer, racerback tank. KILLER bag, boots, and a long chain.

The second look is one thats a little different and not so classic Serena...this one is more like if Serena and Rihanna had a love child...

More looks to come my lovlies!!!!

I just read J.Alyce's post about Target and their whackness (clearly they do not see that a GG inspired line would make them a CRAPLOAD of dollas) and I am very saddened by their choice not to move forward with the Anna Sui GG theme. However, below are are few sets from Polyvore that are Gossip Girl inspired. The great thing about Polyvore is you can actually click on an item you like and it will take you to the website of the retailer [[although sometimes the items are out of date or sold out]]. It's also great because you can get lots of inspirtation for your own Gossip Girl inspired outfits! So Polyvore away loves!

View 'Gossip Girl Inspired' on Polyvore

Forever 21 has a new limited edition line out and it is simply amazing!!! It is circus/carnival themed and will only be available for sale for 4 weeks! Then the line will change. This is a new exciting thing Forever 21 is trying and it's very similar to the limited edition lines Target creates. They are sure to have many fans of this line. Below are a few looks I put together using Polyvore with some of the pieces from the line.