I'm so excited...

...and I just can't hide it! Well, we got through Monday {phew!} and I am so excited!  Why? {I will tell you in just a second}

You can call me shallow, say that I have too much time on my hands, wonder if I should get a hobby or say to yourself, "simple things really do make this girl happy".  Heck, maybe you will check yes to all of the above, but I am EXCITED, ELATED, PUMPED and a bit GIDDY.  Here's why:

TOMS just announced yesterday that their ballet flats will be available for sale on February 1st.  I want every pair.  Maybe my girlfriends and I can each buy a pair and share!  I have dibs on the animal prints! {Insert EXCITED}

Jason Wu for Target will be in stores in less than one week; February 5th to be exact {you know, Super Bowl Sunday}.  I have had this date marked on my calendar for over a month now.  This line will fly off the racks.  Set your alarm clocks so you don't miss out!  Anyone want to carpool? {Insert ELATED}

I just discovered the MOST amazing Facebook page ever!  It's called Accessory Auctions and they release adorable and affordable accessories for all occasions every Monday night at 8pm CST. They offer FREE SHIPPING too! They have over 4,000 followers, so why in the world did I just come across this yesterday?  Am I the only one left who hasn't heard of this? Oh well, better late than never.  Check it out and make sure to 'Like' them so you can join in on the goods! {Insert PUMPED}

In case you didn't notice or this is your first time to visit my blog, I have a new design.  I am thrilled with how it turned out .  I must give all the credit and high-fives to Casey Bartholomew with Sugar Studios. If you are in the market for a new look or need some graphic design work, be sure to check out her Etsy shop.  Thanks, Casey. You are the BOMB DOT COM!  Oh, and I have almost hit 100 followers!!  Who will be my 100th?  This is a milestone for beginner bloggers! {Insert GIDDY}

Okay, now are you ready to get EXCITED?  You have the chance to win six fab products from Stila cosmetics.  It's my latest {and first} giveaway.  Make sure to get your entries in. The winner will be announced February 5th.

Cheers to the little things in life!

Stila Cosmetics Giveaway $125 Value

You read it right!  I am doing a super fabulous giveaway that includes six of Stila's best products worth $125.00! It's my way of saying thank you for all the love and support I have received during my first month of blogging.  This is a whole new world for me {the blogging world} and I am enjoying every minute of it...writing my posts, reading all of yours and learning something new every day.  Starting this blog, documenting my fashion finds and sharing beauty tricks has truly sparked my creativity again. It's refreshing and I am having a ball! So, thank you from the bottom of my heart for following, commenting, sharing and most of all believing.  

The Giveawy:{brand new-never been used}

1. Stila Eyeshadow Trio - Ethereal

2. Stila Convertible Color - Gerbera {one of my personal faves}

3. Stila Custom Color Blush - Coral

4. Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner - Blue Ribbon

5. Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner - Purple Tang

6. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner - Intense Black

How To Enter.  

One entry for each one that you complete.  You can have your pretty, little name thrown in the drawing up to 6 times!  

1. Become a "Because Shanna Said So" follower

2. Follow me on Bloglovin' {leave a comment so I know you did so}

3. Leave a comment about the giveaway

4. Like my Facebook page {6. I will post an extra entry here - will only be posted on my FB page}

5. Follow me on Twitter

The lucky winner will be announced on Sunday, February 5th! 

Good luck!

Cheers and love to each and every one of you!

"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah"

How many of you remember being so pumped when your mom bought you that first pair of jeans with the zipper at the ankle?  Or are you too young to even have that memory?  Heck, some of you might not have even been born when zippers down the side made their debut...crap, am I dating myself again? 

I must say that when I spotted these Georgia Peach skinny jeans {with zippers down the side} I had a flashback....let me take you back to that moment....I was at Wiener's {remember that place and it's weird smell} with my mom and she bought me a pair of jeans {with zippers}. They had flamingos all over them.  I thought I was the luckiest and most fashionable 10 year old girl in the world!

Okay, back to the present...I truly fell in love with these jeans.  I had no idea what I was going to wear with them, but I knew I had to have them.  I loved the pastel peachy color {another great Spring 2012 trend}, I am a sucker for skinny jeans and best of all they had a zipper at the ankle.  Score!

When I brought them home and showed them to the hubs, he looked at me like I was crazy and just shook his head.  But, once I pulled this little get-up together he actually said that they were 'cute'.  Ha!

I think I am digging these more than my red skinny jeans, and you guys know how much I love those!

So, here is the low down, I took another pair of colored jeans and toned them down with some simple, classic and feminine pieces.  Who says jeans with zippers are a distant memory?

I focused on natural, skin-toned colors to make this an edgy, but soft everyday style.

Notice the zipper in this picture?  Super cute, right?  Are you warming up to the idea yet?

I added a little black into the mix to break up the soft, muted colors in the top and pants.

This necklace can be dressed up or down.  It is a piece that can be worn with a variety of outfits.  The colors in the beads remind me of my favorite Essie and OPI polishes.

These shoes are Missoni for Target. I have so much to wear with them!  You can't see it in the picture, but they have a fab wooden heel.  I heart them!!  These babies are gone from Target, but I know that you can snag a pair on eBay for a great price!  Plus, the chevron print is all over the place right now!

One last look...again, do you see the zipper? Pretty cute, right?  Get you some!

Top-F21 | Jeans-F21 | Shoes-Missoni for Target | Purse-Old Navy | Jewelry-F21 

Happy Friday, My Friends!

Cheers to adding a bit of "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in your life!

Shanna Schneider

Similar look you may like:

Straight Denim by GUESS
Sandals at Nordstrom