Because Shanna Said So...: skinny jeans

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Bold Blazer and Best Friends

About four months ago some of my best friends from high school and I planned a weekend at the coast. It seemed like our much needed reunion would never get here. Finally, last weekend all our plans and countless back-and-forth emails became reality. I haven't seen some of these pretty ladies in years, so of course we were acting like giddy school girls heading to the prom. We had enough not-so-healthy food and cocktails to last us a month...perfect way start to kick off the weekend...not to mention we could see the ocean from our seaside cottage.

Sounds like the perfect weekend, right? Well, coincidentally the company I work for had a state wide convention in the same city, on the same weekend. How does that happen? So, guess what? Yes, you are correct, I had to make an appearance for a few hours while my lady friends sipped on mimosas and munched on {fattening} breakfast casseroles. Not fair!! Actually, it wasn't too bad, I got to hear some amazing speakers and actually learned a thing or too. A few hours later I was back in the saddle with my girls. Surf's up!

Before I changed into my beach bum clothes, I had my sweet friend Jenny snap a few pictures of me in my company convention attire.

I paired my dark skinny jeans with a bold blazer and mint colored accessories. This look is timeless and classic. Every girl needs a solid color blazer in their wardrobe.

Orange and mint seem to be filling up my closet lately.

It was so perfect outside that I decided to stop and smell the flowers!
{I know, these flowers don't have a scent, just thought it sounded good}

Bird's Eye View - Actually, there were seagulls flying around!


Standing in front of our quaint little sea side getaway

Earrings and Ring:Charlotte Russe | Sunglasses:Target

I felt obliged to post a "then and now" picture of us girls. I think we look better now than we did back then {I won't mention the year of 'then'}! I love those girls more now than I did before!

Don't forget to get your entries in for my Stila Cosmetics Giveaway. The winner will be announced February 5th.

Cheers to life long friends and a bold blazer!

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Loving My Red Skinny Jeans

I finally did it...I bought a pair of red skinny jeans. I have been eyeing them since last Fall and just read in my US Weekly that bold colored jeans are here to stay for a little while longer. So, I thought, why not, plus I scored them on sale at Old Navy for $31.00. The fab thing about red skinny jeans is that you can dress them up or down...wear them to work or for a night on the town!

(Note: If you are frightened of skinny jeans, there are some great regular fit red jeans out there too!)

I took a few photos wearing them out to a new wine bar that just opened in my hometown of Round Rock, Texas. It's called Krave and it is fantastic...we felt like we were in downtown Austin. Great vibe, laid back atmosphere and lots of wine to choose from. If you are in the area, check it out - www.kravewinebar.com.

Where to shop to get this look.

Cropped Cardigan Sweater - Old Navy

Tank- Old Navy

Red Skinny Jeans - Old Navy

Black Heels - Madden Girl (similar)

Clutch - gifted (similar)

Earrings - Target (similar)

Watch - XOXO

Necklaces, Ring & Bracelets - Forever 21

Ideas for what to wear with your red skinny jeans

Prints - polka dots, leopard, stripes and nautical

Colors - white, black, cream, gray, navy and orange

Tops - cropped jackets, blazers, cardigans, and tunics

Shoes - neutral and black - heels or flats

Cheers to being RED hot!

Shanna Schneider

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

2012 Spring Fashion Trend - #2 Feminine Florals

Everything is coming up roses (and daisies and orchids and even daffodils) in 2012. When the floral trend first appeared last year, I was like really? Floral patterns, UGH! It reminded me of Little House on the Prairie and I wasn't digging it....until recently. As the trend has grown, more designers and lines are creating pieces that I actually like...A LOT! From tops to dresses to accessories, floral prints are everywhere....even on shoes!

The fab news is that you won't have to worry about looking for that perfect floral top or dress because the stores are making it easy on all of us...the prints will be everywhere!

Like I always say, keep it simple. Pick one key item and work around it, add simple accessories like cute a pair of shoes, fun nail polish and minimal jewelry. You don't want to look like The Secret Garden.

I put together two outfits below to give you an idea of what I am talking about. As always, they are affordable fashion suggestions and true fashion on a budget. Remember, the bargains always show up at my doorstep.

The first is fancier & dressier. I call it "Jackie O." meets "Pretty Woman" meets "The Girl Next Door". I love the boldness of the dress and the femininity of the accessories. BTW, I found the dress on www.modcloth.com. This website is a dream! Everything on here is so cute, unique, "boutique-y" looking and best of all AFFORDABLE

Now, are you ready for a "Because Shanna Said So" tip? Target has almost the exact same shoes that I have featured below for $30.00. I saw them today and fell in LOVE. I plan to go make my purchase this week! I tried to find them online, but they aren't listed yet.

Feminine Floral by because-shanna-said-so featuring clutch bags

Retro vintage dress
$90 - modcloth.com

Steve Madden platform heels
$130 - heels.com

Forever21 clutch bag
$21 - forever21.com

Forever21 beaded flower ring
$3.80 - forever21.com

1928 pearl bangle
$14 - 1928.com

Forever21 faux pearl earrings
$1.50 - forever21.com

Forever21 floppy brim hat
$11 - forever21.com

MNG by Mango round frame sunglasses
$20 - jcpenney.com

Dorothy Perkins snake skin belt
$11 - dorothyperkins.com

Amazon.com: OPI Hong Kong Collection Red My Fortune Cookie Nail Polish...
$5.65 - amazon.com

This next creation shows how you can take two simple floral elements, a scarf & ring, and be current with the trend. This is a relaxed, let's go shopping & have a margarita on the patio kind of look. I bought this scarf at Forever 21 and it can be dressed up or down. Also, you can see that I mixed stripes with the floral....it's okay and will be applauded when you overlap patterns.