resolution inspiration #2

let's give a big skinny welcome to emily margaret over at true confessions of a bleachaholic. em is another good friend of mine and the most fashionable girl i've ever met in real life. eat up her advice, my dears!


Happy New Year Upper East Siders…

So, it’s the New Year and your pocket book is no fuller than it was December 31st?

Don’t even worry about it because this country’s historic downward spiral towards total economic catastrophe happens to be your very lucrative shoportunity. The recession has forced retailers to slash already low post-holiday clearance to such shocking depths that even the most humble working girl can rock some serious labels on the cheap.

The best way to look on point this season while rocking the latest trends is to mix high end pieces with affordable trend looks from retailers like Target, H&M and Forever 21 and still have enough left over to treat yourself to a celebratory Diet Coke. Because really, looking good and having a Coke is really the only way to go through life; all you need to top it off is Michael Cera as your adorable and sweet BF.

This winter warm your frosty self with Bleachaholic’s top six on the cheap:

Plaid is a hot way to stay warm and chic in these chilly winter months. Bleachaholic can never seem to get enough ruffled blouses and this one is the perfect marriage of girly detailing and Seattle grunge era rock; layer this with a grandpa style cardigan or a leather bomber jacket for some edge.
Forever 21 $17.80
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=whatsnew%5Fapp&product%5Fid=2056915971&Page=1

Do not be afraid! Bleachaholic herself has a pair of these amazing leather stretch leggings and can’t seem to take hers off. These are truly an inspirational piece of clothing because they make you look skinnier than you ever thought you could look and they are so cutting edge and chic right now. If these Member’s Only leggings are good enough for Rihanna, they are good enough for you. I wear mine under sweet tunics and short dresses with my converse, so cute!
Urban Outfitters $59.99 from $88.00
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=15188055&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=01

So Blair! This dreamy coat is the perfect piece to take you from winter into spring; I love the nautical detailing and color scheme. I would rock this coat with white skinny jeans as the days get warmer, let’s face facts friends; I would wear it every day no matter the season because it is so amazing!
Mod Cloth $47.49 from $94.99
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Outerwear/The+Parisian+Trench

Bleachaholic has a serious weakness for cute accessories and adorable watches like this take it to the next level. This ironic little number is the perfect gift to get yourself this Valentine’s Day when Michael Cera doesn’t call. Love is the new Hate; Love it!
Urban Outfitters $28.00
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=15996705&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=66

I love feathers, you love feathers, we all love feathers; and as a nod to our fine feathers friends why not rock this beautiful headband? I have been looking for one like this for a long time. It makes me want to be outdoors which you know is something that happens like, never!
Fred Flare $32.00
http://fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=4541&cat=297

This bag is too perfect! If this bag were a boy I would marry it, move to suburbia and have 3.5 kids; it is that good. Bleachaholic loves the vintage inspired attention to detail, not to mention it is that difficult to find perfect shade of brown that goes with everything. The price on this one is just too good to pass up girls!
Mod cloth $26.24 from $34.99
http://www.modcloth.com/store/Womens/Accessories/Bags/Claire+Handbag

And remember, not all those who wander are lost and if you find yourself in need of some inspiration/guidance just reference the old standards: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sex and City and Gossip Girl. You are well on your way to fashionable new you on the cheap for 2009; no one is quite as fabulous as you because you bring something to the table that no one else can, your individual style sense.