TBMD

I took advantage of BR's 40% off + free shipping and Hollister's free shipping on $75+ (still going on right now) from last week. My packages actually came on Tuesday but I didn't have time to pick it up until today.

First up, Banana Republic Faux wrap skirt in black, size 0

Oh wow, you have no idea how disappointed I was after trying it on. It looked great on the model on BR's website, but on me... what is with the pleating/ruching in the front?!!? It looks like the model's was completely smoothed out by Photoshop. I actually ordered both size 0 and 0 petite. I expected the 0 petite to fit as I'm usually the smallest possible size anywhere. But to my surprise (and happiness?) the 0P was a bit tight. In the picture above I'm wearing the size 0. Alas, both of these are going back to the store. If you're interested though, it's still being sold on BR's site.

Next up, Hollister Laguna Skinny Wrecked jeans in Dark Destroy, size 1
Another case of mis-representation!? I guess this one I should've expected the ripped areas to be different on every pair. But the one I received was so... holey! There's no way I can get away with wearing a pair this ripped to work :P Back to the store we go. Sigh! (Still being sold on Hollister's site)

And lastly, Hollister Embellished Flip Flops in dark brown
Finally, an item that looked like the website's image! haha I usually wear a US size 6, and based on Hollister's shoe sizing chart, that translates to an XS. But US size 7's are also an XS. I think it may look a bit big on me =/ The polka dot straps are adjustable but I still feel like the gap in the back might be a bit too large... I wonder if that'll cause me to trip. I'm going to sleep on this and see if I still want to keep it. Buy them for yourself here.

I wanted a tote that's roomy enough for day or weekend trips. It's gotta be girly too, but that goes without saying :P I didn't know much about the LeSportsac line, only that it seemed kinda expensive. But their patterns are so cute, much like Vera Bradley's. I first saw this LeSportsac Deluxe Every Girl Tote on Piperlime for $98 but couldn't put up with the price. So I waited and waited... and it finally paid off when practically every store was on sale during the holiday season, so I snatched it up for $57.99 + another extra 20% off. Woohoo! (It's still currently sold at Piperlime for $57.99) It's the perfect size, so roomy and with a zip on top. It has pockets in the front and even came with a makeup pouch. I can't wait to start using it! Now it's just a matter of planning trips... hmmm :)

I'll be the first to say that I'm an adidas fan, so that makes me anti-Nike hehe. But with most things, it's too hard to not like anything they release. This pair of Nike Musique dance shoes are from a few seasons ago and may have been their first version (I believe they're actually up to version IV now). Technically they're supposed to be dance shoes, but I'm not a dancer, so I use them for everyday shoes when I want to dress down. Perfect colors, perfect style!

I was looking for a pencil case/small cosmetic case to put toiletries in when traveling. Vera Bradley immediately came to mind because of their pretty patterns. I actually really loved their jasmine line, but it's sold out and most of the ones sold on eBay are used =/ But I saw this pinwheel pink pattern when browsing online and couldn't resist. The bow at the end is so cute! Perfect size for traveling :)

My last pair of running/work out shoes lasted me 10 years hahaha. It was so worn down that the bottom was completely smooth, a thumb-sized hole on the left shoe, and so easily slipped on that I didn't have to tie the laces anymore. Oh, the last pair also happened to be adidas :) When I happened upon these adidas Vanquish 3 W running shoes on sale for $29.99 at Sports Authority over July 4th weekend, I debated myself for about a min. I'm not usually one for impulse buys, but I do need a new pair of running shoes... well, because I've promised myself to start working out/running again on a regular basis... sometime soon hopefully :)

They were certainly comfortable, and like all adidas running shoes, I had to size a half size up. No biggie though. It wasn't until after I bought these and came home that I realized I already own a pair of adidas tennis shoes (from many years back) that had the same similar colors! D'oh! Oh well, they're pretty colors :)

Happy 4th of July! Today's look for less features Robert Rodriguez's Twist Knot Skirt (which is no longer sold in stores =/) and Express's Knotted Mesh Mini skirt (currently selling for $49.90). I first saw RR's version on a fashion forum and fell in love. But by then, it must've been towards the end of the season because I could no longer find my size online. Express just came out with their Knotted Mesh Mini skirt, so I'm leaning towards grabbing it before it's sold out! The only thing I'm not sure of is the black color -- the knotted detail doesn't show up as well. I'm definitely going to look for this next time I'm in stores though :)

A lazy weekend outfit with a touch of girliness is what I wore today. At first I wore the Merona necklace as a bracelet and topped it off with a bow. But after awhile, the layers that I wrapped around my hand started to get uneven... so it started to look a bit awkward. So much for me trying to be creative :P

I have a thing for quilted bags. This Lanvin Amalia quilted bag is classic with a twist of girliness, which I absolutely love :) The price tag though... not so much :( They range from $2000 - $3000 depending on the size (GM sold here, MM sold here).

When browsing through my usual sites today, look what I saw at Forever 21: their version of the Lanvin Amalia which they called the Audrey Leatherette bag, at a much affordable $22.80. But... it just doesn't look as luxurious, for lack of better word haha. I know, I know, that's such an obvious thing to say. I'm more partial to Lanvin's black over Forever 21's brown. Buy it online here!