Friday Fashion Fix: Cheetah Print

My fashion obsessions change on a weekly basis. When I have an idea as to what piece I'm looking for, or a certain print I'd love to incorporate into my wardrobe, I fixate on it until I eventually find it. 

So... I've decided that some Friday posts will be devoted to the things I'm currently obsessed with each week. 

Here's the very first Friday Fashion Fix ever - cheetah print!

What I'm Wearing: 

Colorblock Blouse - Dor L Dor (in Summit, NJ)

Cheetah Print Shorts - Forever 21 (similar style - buy here)

Braided Wooden Heels - Gap (similar style - buy here)

Triangle Crystal Chain Necklace - Charming Charlie (similar style - buy here)

Stretch Crystal Bracelet - Charming Charlie

Black Leather Cord & Rhinestone Bracelet - Charlie Charlie

You know how I'm not really a gal who would say "loves" shorts? These were the first pair I purchased this summer... even though you're only seeing them for the first time. Cheetah print and animal prints are classic fashion staples with timeless appeal. I own shirts with plenty of cheetah on them, but didn't have any bottoms featuring this animal print.

I've worn these shorts with bright tees and casual sandals, and amped them up with charming accessories and heels. Bang for your buck, meet cheetah print shorts.

Not too shabby for $10!

Weekend Wears

What does one wear to go furniture shopping? First, you start off with a mint green shirt, followed by purple jeans and then throw in a statement necklace for good measure. Because your outfit isn't obnoxious enough...

Although it is a good way to keep the sales people away.

What Jen's Wearing:

Mint Green V-Neck Tee - Gap (similar style here)

Purple Jeans- BDG - Urban Outfitters (similar style here)

Iris Patent Leather Wedges - Blowfish Shoes, purchased on ModCloth.com

Violet Princesse Bib Necklace - Bauble Bar

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bombay Satchel

Hot times, ladies and gents. You too can look forward to spending Sunday afternoons looking at sofas with your spouse when you get married. While the sarcasm is all in good fun, and I love my husband dearly and would go toilet paper shopping if it meant spending any amount of time with him, it reminds of the quote in Old School that Frank the Tank says, 

"Well, um, actually a pretty nice little Saturday, we're going to go to Home Depot. Yeah, buy some wallpaper, maybe get some flooring, stuff like that. Maybe Bed, Bath, & Beyond, I don't know, I don't know if we'll have enough time."

This being my first Bauble Bar purchase, I am beyond happy. The Violet Princesse Bib necklace is gorgeous and adds so much impact to whatever I wear it with. Plus, for what I paid, compared to other sites with a similar style - it's was steal! 

Monday Mani: DIY Studded Nails!

Monday's Mani features one of my favorite accessories - studs!

I couldn't pass up these awesome stud nail decals at Harmon's - $2.95 for a pack of silver, gold and multi-color studs! 

I've been a long admirer of nail salon Valley NYC - they have some of the craziest nail designs hands down, including studs, acrylic bows and 3-D Japanese nail art. But since I haven't made it there yet, this DIY confection will do.

What I love about this mani is that it looks like it took some effort to create, but it was beyond simple thanks to the studs.

However, the studs started to fall off this morning, and I painted my nails last night. Maybe I'll just use one as an accent instead of all 5 fingers.

What's your Monday Mani look like?

Safari Chic

Before I get into anything else, who's going to LuckyFABB in September!? I'll be there!

What Jen's Wearing:

Elephant Print Safari Tank - Forever 21

Pleated Maxi Skirt - c/o Urban1972

Yellow Braided Wooden Heels - Gap

Gold Necklace, from the MiMi Gilded Lily Collection - c/o Sorrelli

Triple Band Crystal Ring, from the MiMi Gilded Lily Collection - c/o Sorrelli

I am the LAST person you'd ever find in the jungle... or even camping. I can appreciate nature, and all the fabulous-ness it provides in fashion but anything that causes my bangs to look disheveled, puts me remotely close to bugs... or makes me sweat -  I don't participate in. 

No safari excursions for me. 

I'll stick to admiring from afar. I love this elephant tank, though. It's light and airy, and has that camo green shade that's tribal.

And the jewelry - also has a link to safaris. My gold, spikey petal necklace is from Sorrelli's Fall MiMi Collection called Gilded Lily. I love that it's got an edge to it (literally) yet features a bit of shine from the tiny crystals. Plus, the ring I'm wearing below is from the same collection, too. Triple bling. Safari chic indeed. 

Accessories:

Spiked Bowler Bag - Primark UK

Zebra Bangle - Urban Outfitters

Horn and Gold Accent Bracelet - last year's LuckyFABB gift bag

Use Your Illusion - 3 Ways To Rock T-Shirts

What Jen's Wearing:

Guns N Roses Tee - H&M (similar GnR tee here)

1969 Raw-Edge Denim Shorts - Gap (found here)

Spiked Smoker's Flats - Bakers Shoes (similar style here)

Round Sunnies - Urban Outfitters (similar style here)

Black Basic Satchel - Zara

Rhinestone Chain Necklace / Spiked Bracelet - Forever 21

Gold-Toned Stud Ring - C. Wonder

Square Bangle - thrift store find

Being a child of the 80s, I'm always drawn to hair metal bands tees. Recently, I passed up an REO Speedwagon tee that I'm now regretting I didn't purchase - and I'm on the hunt for a Warrant tee (head's up). Even though I had no idea (at the time) what GnR were singing about as a kid, now, I can appreciate Slash's fro and top hat. Even if Axel Rose is kinda douchey now.

Speaking of 80s fashion, this outfit is my homage to hair metal bands... The cut-off shorts, a vintage rock tee, some shades and of course, my favorite accessory, my bangs.

I absolutely love a good t-shirt. While some think they're too casual, here's my tricks for rocking t-shirts that get the thumbs up:

1. Try a blazer - Sometimes when I'm headed out with friends, I'll throw on a tee and jazz it up with a blazer. A blazer looks like you made an effort to get dressed - if though you really didn't!

2. Mix graphic tees with floral skirts - Tucked in, you'll get a put-together outfit that's feminine.

3. Classic t-shirt and jeans... with killer heels - Wear your sexiest shoes with your favorite tee and skinny jeans. Instant minx appeal!