Smitten Saturday

♥Get the Boot!…because fabulous boots are essential even in the dead of summer; and you truly cannot get more fabulous than Penelope and Coco. Each shoe is handmade by designer Marisa Spinella in her Los Angeles studio, making the creations one-of-a-kind. The only hard part is deciding which to splurge on – Capone, GypsyRose, Riina, RubyK, or Millet. I believe I hear Miss Riina calling my name. Which Penelope and Coco creation is calling yours, dolls?

♥A Rose By Any Other Name…because there are no rules stating that children’s books are intended only for children; and when they are as dainty and delicate as Madonna’s The English Roses Collection, they are an absolute necessity – especially for the fashionista. As precocious as Eloise, as flowery as Shakespeare; don’t deny it, kitty cats – you know you want to add these to your home library!

♥Beauty and the Case…because a true glamorous girl deserves a suitcase, beauty case, or entire travel collection that is just as stylish as she; and that is precisely what the Britto Collection offers. Each piece is embellished with kitschy colors, avant-garde designs, and an Andy Warhol effect that is sure to give onlookers luggage envy. Which Britto Collection offering is your favorite, my loves?

♥Joy to the…Bath?…because every girl deserves a little soak in the tub to clear her head; but no soak is complete without some yummy smelling bath salts like the ones from Joyful Bath Co. Choose from ‘Nilla Buttermilk, Citrus Buzz, Oatsy Floatsie, Ginger Snap, Mellow Yellow, or Green Tea Glee. The best part? Each purchase is accompanied by an ambrosial Bath in Progress doorhanger to ensure that you’re not disturbed!

♥Head Case…because turbans are back with a bang, and no accessory drawer is complete without at least a few peeking out from inside; luckily, GoldSaturn provides you with an abundance of colors and patterns to choose from. I have my eye on Coral Sunset; which shade are you lusting over, lovers?

What were you smitten with this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to So about what I said... for the picture.


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Beauty and Brains Giveaway

Darlings, there is no question about it; every girl deserves to feel fabulous, even when she’s merely lounging around the house by her lonesome. Baggy sweats, and ratty t-shirts, however, oftentimes lack the ability to bring glamour and confidence to the forefront; which is why something a little flirtier, perhaps trimmed in lace and embellished with petite, dainty bows, is a necessity. Now one (1) of you fierce, feisty, and fashionable femme fatales has the opportunity to take home such an offering.

Café Fashionista has teamed up with Smart & Sexy – the Thinking Girls Lingerie, as I like to refer to them – to bring one (1) of you lovely lambs a mixed bag of goodies that will make you look and feel like the glamour girl we both know you are!

To Enter the Beauty and Brains Giveaway:

♥For one (1) entry, become a follower of @SaSSocialClub on Twitter.

♥For two (2) entries, "like" Smart & Sexy on Facebook.

♥For three (3) entries, leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 18, 2010 at midnight PST.

♥For four (4) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 18, 2010 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥For five (5) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 18, 2010 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents!

Winner will be able to choose their desired size from those that Smart & Sexy offers.


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Smart & Sexy for the pictures.


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Thrifty Thursday: Just Cavalli Zebra-Print Pencil Skirt for Pennies

Kitty cats, to the left feast your eyes on Just Cavalli’s zany Zebra-Print Pencil Skirt; to the right, take a peek at The Limited’s Printed Pencil Skirt.

Though The Limited’s lovely is ever so slightly shorter than the tres chic Just Cavalli number, and is fashioned out of stretch faille fabric as opposed to monochrome silk-satin; for a minute $59.50, in comparison to the $390.00 asking price of its high-end cousin, it is every bit as covetable – and priced just right for the budget fashionista!

Your turn loves…will you be thrifty or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and The Limited for the pictures.


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Why Don't You...?

♥…string up a hammock in your backyard; slip into L*Space’s Slinky Solids Plunge One Piece; slide Carrera’s Champion Sunglasses over your pretty peepers, and swing into oblivion?

♥…take the arm of a cute boy, and spend the afternoon trolling the boardwalk with dripping ice cream cones in hand? As Jonathan Carroll once said, “You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover’s arms can only come later when you’re sure they won’t laugh if you trip.”

♥…channel Marie Antoinette in Rachel Pally’s draping Long Fortuna Dress, find a quiet spot in a spacious park, and host a picnic for one with chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate on the menu?

♥…devote an entire day to flowers? Gallivant through gardens filled with daisies; admire butterflies and bees as they flit daintily from roses to violets; and, at the very end of the afternoon, craft a wreath out of foliage and perch it atop your head goddess-style!

♥…cancel whatever plans you may have and instead spend the day playing dress-up? Swipe the Kenneth Jay Lane Amber Beetle Ring you’ve been eyeing from your sister’s jewelry box; button yourself into your mother’s new Patterson J. Kincaid Jillian Fitted Blouse; stuff your feet into the Open Toe Platform Sling Back Pumps by Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes that your cousin has been raving about. Just remember to put everything back in its proper place; your day of dress-up will be our little secret.


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Cindy Whitehead for the picture.


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Tightwad Tuesday: Halston Heritage Stretch Jersey One Shoulder Mini Caftan on the Cheap

Dolls, to your left feast your eyes upon Halston Heritage’s haute Stretch Jersey One Shoulder Mini Caftan – the very same one that graced the form of Sarah Jessica Parker (aka Carrie Bradshaw) in Sex and the City 2 as she navigated the gorgeous foreign lands of Abu Dhabi (LIKE); to your right take a gander at eDressMe’s One Shoulder Peach Cocktail Dress (TRY).

(WHY?) Though constructed out of 100% polyester, as opposed to the 100% silk that makes up the Halston Heritage beauty; for $115.00, in comparison to the $325.00 price tag of the smoldering Halston number, it is every bit as perfect for helping a glamorous gal like yourself channel her inner Carrie Bradshaw – and at a price far more savory to the budget fashionista’s savings account!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this terrific Tuesday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Singer22 and eDressMe for the pictures.


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Play It Again, Sam

♥Wrapped Up in Books - Belle and Sebastian
♥Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) - Lady Gaga
♥Seaside - The Kooks
♥Lights On - The Pierces
♥New In Town - Little Boots
♥No You Girls - Franz Ferdinand
♥Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - The Beatles
♥Heartbeat Song - The Futureheads
♥The Oak Tree - Draw Me Stories
♥This is How We Kiss - Throw Me the Statue
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Death Wears Diamond Jewellery for the picture.


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Sunday Steals: Elizabeth and James Criss-Cross Tank for Less

My loves, to the left you will find yourselves taking a gander at Elizabeth and James’ chichi Criss-Cross Tank (LIKE); to the right feast your eyes on BB Dakota’s daring Weston Tank (TRY).

(WHY?) While the BB Dakota beauty is slightly less seductively revealing than its high-end neighbor; for just $50.00, as opposed to the $195.00 pricetag of the jazzy Elizabeth and James gem, it is every bit as essential for one’s summer wardrobe – and at a price no fashionista can resist!

Is today the day for you to please the big spender within; or will you play it cool and be thrifty?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to 25 Park and Shopbop for the pictures.


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Smitten Saturday

♥Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…because even glamorous girls are conscious about helping the environment; they simply know how to do it in a fashionable way – like with the assistance of Ora Bags. Crafted out of vintage, recycled leather; each piece is a stylish reminder of the part you are playing in the recycling movement. I’ll take the Cory Small Satchel #192 Natural Gold, s’il vous plait!

♥Starring Moi!…because every girl should have the chance to star in her very own fairytale at some point in time; Getting Personal lets you do just that via their Personalized Classic Books. Select the title of your choice – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Pride & Prejudice, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Robin Hood, Dracula, Romeo & Juliet, The Hound of the Baskervilles, or Frankenstein - cast yourself and your friends and family as supporting characters, and voila! Getting Personal reprints the book starring you! Which tale do you want to be a part of, my loves?

♥Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A Cake, Baker’s Man…because every girl has the right to satisfy her sweet tooth every now and then; and there is no way so satisfying as with Little Oven’s colorful Macaron creations, which make you feel more and more like Marie Antoinette with each nibble!

♥London Calling…because a girls style is forever evolving, requiring a different look for each day. Chichi London understands that; serving up saucy, unique collections such as Succulent, Understated Regal, Mwangaza, and Made in Dar. I’m partial to Succulent myself. Which collection is your favorite, dolls?

♥Going Native…because being an Indian Princess a la Pocahontas is a dream no girl can refuse. Though you may lack the Native American heritage; that’s no reason for you to go without the classic outdoor humble abode. Forgo the standard tent this summer and instead spend your evenings holed up in a true Tepee from Design Within Reach. Just don’t forget the marshmallows, kitty cats; no campout is complete without them!

What were you smitten with this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop for the picture.


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Card Shark Giveaway

Let’s be honest, shall we kitty cats? Business cards are not always so much of a necessity as they are a desire. As a child I crafted my own out of construction paper and cardboard to advertise my amateur sleuth services, using pinking sheers to get a ruffly trim; now, however, I save the DIY for others, and simply buy as many as I possibly can – all of which proffer pretty pictures and designs. But I’m not the only one indulging; one (1) of you business-savvy stylistas has the chance to take home 500 Full Color Business Cards of your very own.

Café Fashionista has teamed up with UPrinting.com, a leader in Printing Services, to bring one (1) of you glamazons a chic cache of beautiful business cards in the choice of square or slim, with the design of your choice emblazoned on them. Believe me, my loves; you’ll feel ultra-important when you’re able to pull one out and pass it along to a handsome stranger!

To Enter the Card Shark Giveaway:

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 11, 2010 at midnight PST.

♥For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 11, 2010 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 11, 2010 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents!

Winner will be able to choose their desired card design; as well as size (2 x 3.5”, 2 x 3”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.5 x 3.5” (slim card)) and paper (14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock).



Fashionably yours!


Thanks to UPrinting.com for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Like A Glove Giveaway for your chance to win a Print Maxi Dress from Fashion to Figure.

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Thrifty Thursday: 3.1 Phillip Lim Silk Ruffle Tank for a Steal

Dolls, to the left we have 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Silk Ruffle Tank, the very same won worn by Kelly Ripa just last year; to the right we have Victoria’s Secret’s Tiered Silk Georgette Shell.

While the versatile Victoria’s Secret offering is slightly less sheer than the 3.1 Phillip Lim piece, and features tiers as opposed to ruffles; for a mere $48.00 apiece, as opposed to the $275.00 asking price of the Lim lovely it is every bit as perfect. And the real clincher…it’s available in five fabulous hues – citronella, bright royal, black, very berry, and floral. Why not splurge and buy them all?!

Will 3.1 Phillip Lim tempt you into being a big spender, or will Victoria’s Secret inspire you to save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and Victoria’s Secret for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Like A Glove Giveaway for your chance to win a Print Maxi Dress from Fashion to Figure.

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Why Don't You...?

♥…leave your Dolce Vita Niko Tubular Wedge Sandals at home and run barefoot along the beach?

♥…host a tete a tete with your glamorous girlfriends at an old-fashioned ice cream parlor? Par for the course is a fabulous frock a la Alice + Olivia’s Lexi Strapless Ballerina Dress with Belt, and oversized sundaes piled high with luscious whipped cream!

♥…slip into Juicy Couture’s playful Terry Puff Sleeve Cargo Romper and head to a retro roller skating disco? You may just catch the eye of a cute boy just in time for the couples skate!

♥…forgo the mundanity of walking, and instead skip everywhere you go? It is impossible not to smile when skipping is involved!

♥…pull on James Perse’s Stripe Scoop Neck Sweater, unearth your old sleeping bag, and fall asleep under the stars?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Like A Glove Giveaway for your chance to win a Print Maxi Dress from Fashion to Figure.

Don't forget to enter the Footloose Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Aerosoles Plush Around Wedge Sandals in Red from CSN Stores.

Tightwad Tuesday: Rebecca Taylor Strapless Silk Floral Print Dress for Less

My loves, to the left you will find Rebecca Taylor’s ravishing Strapless Silk Floral Print Dress (LIKE), the likes of which has been seen gracing Taylor Swift’s towering frame over the past few months; to the right you will find the Floral Corset Dress from ThreadSence (TRY).

(WHY?) Though it lacks the flouncy skirt and silk construction of the tempting Rebecca Taylor offering; at just $38.00, in comparison to the $495.00 price tag dangling from its couture counterpart, it is every bit as blissful – and allows for the buyer to splurge on a new pair of strappy sandals to don with it!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Rebecca Taylor, or be thrifty and spring for ThreadSence?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and ThreadSence for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Like A Glove Giveaway for your chance to win a Print Maxi Dress from Fashion to Figure.

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Play It Again, Sam

♥Back to You - Coconut Records
♥Journal of Ardency - Class Actress
♥Auntie Mary’s Dress Shop - Tomorrow
♥White Days - The Lighthouse and the Whaler
♥California Gurls - Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg
♥Just Pretend - Fireflies
♥Terminally Chill - Neon Indian
♥Hold On - Friendly Fires
♥Remedy - Little Boots
♥Thieves - She & Him
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Death Wears Diamond Jewellery for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Like A Glove Giveaway for your chance to win a Print Maxi Dress from Fashion to Figure.

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What if...?

“Come over to the dark side…we have candy.”
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What if…you lived in a land made up of candy?

Seas of gray, and blacks as dark as the midnight sky would not be permitted within my land of candy; pastels and brights would be the only colors embraced, given the fact that shades such as this would complement the sweets budding all around us so well. My ensemble du jour, adhering precisely to these specifications, would be Alice + Olivia’s Lexi Strapless Dress with Belt. Each morning, as the sun creeps into the pale blue sky, yellow rays dancing upon my feather-soft bed, I would turn my head and daintily bite off a piece of my pristine white pillow – crafted out of true marshmallows, mind you – indulging in my very first sugar rush of the day…the one guaranteed to get me out of bed and moving.

Unlike lands constructed out of ordinary brick and mortar; the land of candy is a unique location. Trees would be made of cotton candy in a wide variety of colors; flowers budding from the earthy, crushed Oreo-cookie soil would bloom in the form of lollipops; creepy crawlies would not be slimy or slippery – rather, they would be made out of squishy gummy materials; pools, lakes, rivers, and oceans would be full not of water but of sticky strawberry syrup; and raindrops would take on the form of gumdrops on gloomy days. The best part, however, does not fall upon the beauty of such a place; that honor is attributed to the taste…for each and every part of the land of candy is edible.

What would life be like for you if you lived in a land made up of candy? What would your surroundings look like? What would the style rules be? Don’t keep me waiting a moment longer, my loves; I must know!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Doe Deere Blogazine for the picture.


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Smitten Saturday

♥Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary…because every girl should feel like a fairytale princess; and she can…with ban.do’s She Lives A Fairy Tale Halo. Vintage berries, satin leaves, and velvet baby’s breath sit pretty upon a halo the color of rust, embellished with gold thread. Magic is in the air, my loves!

♥Baby Let’s Cruise...because summer is downright incomplete without a cute bike by your side perfect for impromptu beach excursions with cute boys. With VillyCustoms.com, you can create the one of your dreams. Choose your desired shape, colors, and accessories (a basket for me!), and bring the bike Santa never delivered on Christmas Eve to life!

♥Traveling Toes…because your feet shouldn’t be stuck in one place, even if you’re too busy for a vacation. Pretty Ballerinas’ Around the World Ballerina Flats bring travel to your toes via slip-ons adorned in the flag of ten different countries – USA, Italy, Spain, Germany, Britain, France, Canada, Japan, Argentina, and Brazil. Where are your feet off to today, kitty cats?

♥Tote for One…because, in the words of Marilyn Monroe, “…it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring”; and being boring is completely out of the question with an Upcycled Street Banner Bag from Poketo! in tow. Street banners from Seoul, South Korea are morphed into shopping totes that are equal parts eco-friendly and fun. Plus…they’re one-of-a-kind!

♥In It to Mix It…because no girl should have to spend her time plucking unloved pieces out of her snack mix; and now she doesn’t have to. My Mixed Nuts allows you to create your very own blend of trail mix so that it suits your likes to a T – as long as mine includes M&M’s and raisins I’ll be happy as a clam!

What were you smitten with this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


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Like A Glove Giveaway

Darlings whether we are big or small, short or tall one universal desire that we seem to all find ourselves seeking out is simply to find ensembles that fit our frames like a glove. Entire outfits that hug our curves in all the right places, and leave us looking (and feeling!) fabulous through and through. Now one (1) of you glamorous gals has the chance to do precisely that.

Café Fashionista has teamed up with Fashion to Figure; an online boutique whose motto is “bringing fashion to the figure,” to bring one (1) ravishing reader a Print Maxi Dress in the color (olive or teal) and size (1X, 2X, or 3X) of your choice!

To Enter the Like A Glove Giveaway:

♥For one (1) entry, leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 4, 2010 at midnight PST.

♥For two (2) entries, Twitter about this giveaway, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 4, 2010 at midnight PST with your Twitter URL.

♥For three (3) entries, become a follower of Café Fashionista on Blogger/Google Reader/Google Friend Connect/Twitter, and leave a comment on this post between now and Friday, June 4, 2010 at midnight PST (if you are already a Café Fashionista follower, please say so in your comment).

I will randomly pick one (1) name out of a hat (who knows, it could be yours!), and announce the winner on Saturday, June 5, 2010.

Good luck everyone!

This Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents! Winner will be able to choose their desired dress color and size.


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Fashion to Figure for the pictures.


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Thrifty Thursday: Balmain Oversized Cotton Military Shirt for a Steal

My loves, in the left corner you’ll find Balmain’s brilliant Oversized Cotton Military Shirt; in the right corner we have J. Crew’s Surplus Shirt-Jacket.

While the jazzy J. Crew piece lacks the epaulets and more militant-style buttons of the Balmain; at just $78.00, as opposed to the $1,345.00 asking price of the Balmain beauty, it is just as effective at providing the wearer with the “warrior woman” aesthetic you may be searching for, at a price that is far friendlier to one’s wallet.

Which role are you playing today, darlings…the frugal femme fatale or the sassy spendthrift?

Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and J. Crew for the pictures.


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Why Don't You...?

♥...tug VPL’s Fall Out Sweater over your head and spend the evening at a bonfire on the beach? You may just find a cute boy to curl up with next to the flickering firelight while toasting marshmallows!

♥…set the alarm for 3:00am to host a middle of the night baking party with your glamorous girlfriends? On the menu…S’More Brownies, Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, and Hidden Mint Cookies.

♥…be the bright spark in a sea of gray? Accouter yourself in Halston Heritage’s Tie-Front Romper in Electric Combo; slide your pedicured paws into Belle by Sigerson Morrison’s Tubular Zip Back Flat Sandals in Shocking Pink; slip Marc by Marc Jacobs’ Runway Bows Headband in Fluro Pink atop your head. Electrify the world with your style, kitty cats!

♥…climb a tree in your Nanette Lepore Lost At Sea Romper, and let your bare legs dangle carelessly in the cool breeze from your perch atop the highest branch?

♥…grab Candace Bushnell’s The Carrie Diaries from your bedroom, top your rebellious locks with Eugenia Kim’s Max Fedora with Leopard Trim, and loll the afternoon away reading and sipping pink lemonade on your front porch?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to We ♥ It for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Footloose Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Aerosoles Plush Around Wedge Sandals in Red from CSN Stores.

Don't forget to enter the Pretty Maids All in a Bow Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Bowtie Earrings from Petit Rococo.

Tightwad Tuesday: Haute Hippie Ostrich Cocktail Dress for Less

Dolls, on the left we have Haute Hippie’s hot to trot Ostrich Cocktail Dress (LIKE); to the right we have Forever 21’s Avant Garde Little Black Dress (TRY).

(WHY?)Though the skirt of the Forever 21 version is constructed out of layers of crepe chiffon embellished with strands of beads as opposed to feathers; for $44.80, in comparison to the $415.00 price tag of Haute Hippie’s stunner, it is just as decadent as its chichi high-end cousin – and a satisfying way to save!

Is today the day for you to please the big spender within; or will you play it cool and be thrifty?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Forever 21 and Shopbop for the pictures.


Don't forget to enter the Footloose Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Aerosoles Plush Around Wedge Sandals in Red from CSN Stores.

Don't forget to enter the Pretty Maids All in a Bow Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Bowtie Earrings from Petit Rococo.

Play It Again, Sam

♥Here or Gone - The Candles
♥Written in Reverse - Spoon
♥Red Wine - Pepper Rabbit
♥Shark’s Tooth - Archie Bronson Outfit
♥You’re the One That Makes Me Happy - The Drums
♥Solid Ground - Maps & Atlases
♥Burn Down the Mission - Elton John
♥Love is a Dirty Word - Jason Collett
♥All These Things That I’ve Done - The Killers
♥Lloyd, I’m Ready to Be Heartbroken - Camera Obscura
What song has left you with the urge to say Play It Again, Sam this week, my loves?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Sexo, Moda & Rock 'n Roll for the picture.


Don't forget to enter the Footloose Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Aerosoles Plush Around Wedge Sandals in Red from CSN Stores.

Don't forget to enter the Pretty Maids All in a Bow Giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Bowtie Earrings from Petit Rococo.