Tuesday, January 24, 2012

My Guilty Pleasure

Hey Friends! Just thought I would add an extra post today...I started doing the Instagram Photo a Day Challenge (I know January is almost over...better late than  never). Today you had to take a picture of your guilty pleasure....well folks, mine are shoes and jewelry.  So, this is the picture I took for the challenge.  As I posted a few days ago, if you have an iPhone get the Instagram app.  It's free, so much fun and a little addicting! 

Shoes Missoni for Target | Bracelet F21 | Neclaces F21 & Target

If you want to join in on the fun, click on this link for January's Photo a Day Challenge!  I can't wait until the one for February.


What is your guilty pleasure?  Cheers!
Shanna

Friday, January 6, 2012

No Heavy Metal Here

There is no need for "Heavy Metal" when it comes to the Spring 2012 Metallic Trend...let's focus more on low-key metal songs like "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" from Poison or "Patience" from Guns & Roses.  Let's not go crazy with the metallics....stay soft, subtle and simple.

In case you didn't already know...take this as your warning...these metals are everywhere!  They are fun, and you and I both, could easily get carried away.   Please, in the name of hair bands, don't be caught in public in head-to-toe shine.  It's okay to mix metals together and even layer copper over silver...just keep it elegant and muted.  A good example of this is shown below.  You will see that the entire outfit has some sort of metallic flare, but it doesn't shout out "disco ball"...it's elegant.

Metallic


Because this blog is about affordable fashion and beauty, I decided to mosey on over to the place we all love and adore...Target!  It's the GREATEST place on Earth.  Take a look at all the metallic inspired items below, take a mental note and look for these amazing finds next time you are there...which I am sure will be tomorrow!

Cheers to shining like a penny in the sun!  Cheers to being a twinkle in the sky!
Cheers to NOT being a disco ball on the dance floor!

Shanna Schneider

Metallics from Target


Strapless dress
$70 - target.com

Short sleeve shirt
$23 - target.com

Sandals
target.com

copper at Target
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metallic at Target
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glitter at Target
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metallic at Target
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metallic at Target
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Friday, December 30, 2011

Fashion on a Budget - Crazy for Canary

Are you ready for fashion on a budget?  Scroll down and see the outfit!  It's okay if you don't like the entire ensemble, but I hope there something in this set that you would love to add to your wardrobe.

All of the items are available in stores or online right now.  Each item is under $30.00!!!  The ENTIRE outfit, including the cosmetics, is less than $150.00!!  I am known to be quite the Bargain Queen. Here is how it all came together...

I was at Target and found this super cute ruffle top that had little canaries on it.  I am loving all the bird patterns right now...canaries, doves, owls, sparrows and feathers in general.  This top inspired me to put together an entire outfit.  I also bought the cardigan to go over the top too.   It's available at Target as well.

I already have the shoes.  I actually bought ones from Express that look exactly like the ones listed for double the price.  Then I saw these at Payless and was kicking myself. 

Every girl needs a colorful clutch, an initial necklace, bangle bracelets, dainty earrings and a bold ring.  Most of the accessories were found at Forever 21...my favorite store on Earth.  My husband, actually bought me the cute little flower headband for Christmas.

The OPI Nail Polish featured is Samoan Sand.  It is the BEST nude color I have found. The Stila Lip Glaze  in Strawberry is a great sheer gloss and red lips are "in"...don't get left behind on the style trail!

The last item is a pair of jeggings!  Yes, I said jeggings!  These are leggings that look like jeans.  They are CRAZY comfy and super stylish!

Don't be scared to mix patterns and prints.  Don't worry about being "matchy-match"...Because Shanna Said So!

Stay tuned for more affordable fashion ideas.  The bargains always seem to find me and I promise to pass them onto you.  Cheers!

Crazy for Canary


Wedge pumps
$27 - payless.com

Forever21 vintage clutch
$13 - forever21.com

Ring
$6 - charlotterusse.com

Forever21 bangle bracelet
$3.36 - forever21.com

Forever21 chain necklace
$2.80 - forever21.com

Forever21 flower jewelry
$2.80 - forever21.com

Forever21 studded belt
$5.80 - forever21.com

Stila Lip Glaze
$22 - zappos.com

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