NAUTICAL INSPIRED LOOK OF THE DAY

Hey, Ladies...and Gentleman if you are reading this!

So, I have been getting comments and messages about wanting to see more of my looks of the day and outfits and I love hearing about what you want to see...so, ask and you shall receive! :)

I just met up with my dear friend Tara for lunch at good old Chevy's and am home briefly before running to the airport to pick up my unexpected love who was flying in from Oakland where he was for work.

Anywho, I am sporting a nautical inspired look with the blue and white stripes that are really in this year and the entire look cost less than $ 50 with a running total of $ 48.18...Woo Hoo!!! :)

Blue & White Striped Shrug / Blue Tank Top

Forever 21 - $ 11.80 / Forever 21 - $ 3.80

Long Gold Necklace

Forever 21 - $ 5. 80

Gold Bangles / Gold Square Ring

Forever 21 - $ 4.80 / Charlotte Russe - $ 4.00

Neutral Cork & Museum Gold Peep-toe Shoes

Payless (BoGo Sale) - $ 6.99

White Skirt

Old Navy (Sale) - $ 9.99

There are so many ways to wear a nautical look this summer and sport some blue and white stripes...even if you're not a Yankee fan like I am! ;)

In fact, I have a few variations on the look, including blue denim shorts, jeans or even a navy blue skirt other than with the white skirt I chose this time.

Trendy Tip:

Pair any nautical look with a red bag and you will instantly create the perfect, and oh so stylish, 4th of July look.

The bag, from right out of my closet, that I would put with the look to make it 4th of July ready would be...

Red Mossimo Hobo Bag

Target - $ 19.99

No matter what, remember to enjoy putting your spin on it! Plus, I would love to see how you bring the nautical look to life!

I'll be back soon with my recent haul and some more looks of the day...and anything else that might strike your fancy!

REFRESHING LEMONADE INSPIRED LOOK

I got the idea for this affordable outfit from the lovely One Crafty Fox and her happy "Sunshine & Lemonade" blog post!

She has a really fun blog with a great layout and I have really enjoyed getting to know her and all about her site thanks to the wonders of the internet and good old Blogger! So, if you have a chance pop on over to her little space on the web and enjoy some of the great music she has playing on it while you are there browsing around! :)

Below is the lemonade inspired look that I created by shopping Forever 21, Wet Seal, Old Navy and Target online. I simply love the color yellow and think it just evokes a sense of happiness and sunshine, which makes me smile! Remember that you could pair the below look with a pair of heels, great clutch and wrap, scarf or simple jacket and be ready to go to a nice dinner out as well!

Thank you again for all of your support! It has been wonderful to see my followers grow over time and to be introduced to so many of you and your lovely blogs, thoughts, ideas and more! :)

Refreshing Lemonade Inspired Look by FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle featuring Old Navy, Forever 21, Wet Seal and Target

Colorful & Comfortable Casual Look:

Total Look = $ 86.10

Items in this set for purchase online:

Forever 21: Yellow and Silver Tiered Tank - $20

Forever 21: Silver Leaf Earrings - $4.80
Old Navy: White Tiered Voile Skirt - $15
Old Navy: Silver Flip Flops - $9.50

Wet Seal: Classic Silver Aviator Sunglass - $7

Forever 21: Silver Flower Ring - $6.80

Target: Mossimo Silver Hobo - $22.99

COLORFUL & COMFORTABLE CASUAL LOOK

I love how there seems to be an explosion of color once spring time hits and how it just brightens everything around us!

With that in mind, I have put together a colorful and comfortable spring look for you that will keep you looking put together, yet comfy! Best part is that this entire look can be achieved, from head to toe, for under $100 and take you right into summer as the temperatures raise! :)

Enjoy and thank you again for all the support, comments and followers! You all make me smile, I truly appreciate it and am enjoy getting to know each of you through your creative blogs and more! :)

Colorful & Comfortable Casual Look by FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle featuring Forever 21

Colorful & Comfortable Casual Look:

Total Look = $ 97.80

Items in this set for purchase online:

Forever 21: Colorful Flower Dresses - $23
Forever 21: Brown and Gold Sunglasses - $5.80
Forever 21: Hydrangea Hair Elastic - $2.80 (x 2)
Forever 21 Gold and Cream Blossom Ring - $5.80
Forever 21: Lille Gold Bracelet Set - $4.80
Forever 21: Norma Gold Teardrop Earrings - $2.80
Old Navy: Metallic Gold Flower T-Strap Sandal - $20
Windsor: Cream and Gold Hobo Bag - $30

QUICK AND EASY DRESSY TURNED CASUAL LOOK

Here is a quick example of how you can turn a simple, sleek and stylish dressy outfit into a casual one by changing the casual flat shoes into dressier heels and adding a fun zebra print shrug!

With 2 wardrobe change outs you can instantly change the look and feel of your outfit and make it appropriate for almost any occasion and all at a very affordable price! I simply love chocolate brown and pink together, in fact, those are the accent colors in my bedroom and I think it makes a lovely combination in fashion as well!

The below look can take you from spring into summer and even fall, if you added slightly heavier fabrics and a great pair of chocolate brown boots, casual or dressy, depending on the version of the look your are going for!

Just have fun with it and remember that looking put together and stylish doesn't have to be difficult or expensive! Add a smile, which is my favorite accessory, and you set to go! :)

Dressy Spring Look by FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle featuring Forever21

Dressy To Casual - Dressy Look:

Total Look = $ 178.00

Items in this set for purchase online:

Forever 21: White Ruffle Tank - $20
Forever 21: Brown Zebra Print Shrug - $16
Old Navy: White Tiered Voile Skirt - $25
Brown and Gold Michael Antonio Sandal - $50
Forever 21: Gold Riddled Leaf Necklace - $5.80
Forever 21: Suedette Trimmed Bangle - $5.80
Forever 21: Brown Sunglasses - $5.80
Kholes: Brown and Gold Bag - $40

Casual Spring Look by FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle featuring Old Navy skirts

Dressy To Casual - Casual Look:

Total Look = $ 120.49

Items in this set for purchase online:

Forever 21: White Ruffle Tank - $20
Old Navy: White Tiered Voile Skirt - $25
Forever 21: Gold Riddled Leaf Necklace - $5.80
Forever 21: Suedette Trimmed Bangle - $5.80
Charlotte Russe - Braided T-Strap Flats - $8.49
Forever 21: Brown Sunglasses - $5.80
Kholes: Brown and Gold Bag - $40

A TIE DYE TREND

To be honest I'm not sure how I feel about the tie dye trend that is making a comeback this year in fashion. That said, there are various forms of tie dye and numerous ways to incorporate it into your wardrobe that it might just grow on me! :)

It seems that the trend has made its way into stores already and while trying to put an outfit together for all of you fabulous fashions 4 sensible style blog readers out there who enjoy seeing in style outfit ideas at an affordable price, I came across a coral and black tie dye print skirt at Forever 21. It also come in black and white and lime green and black, but I went with the coral and black in order try add a little color for spring and built from there.

I paired it with a fun, coral flower ring, ivory necklace, black beaded bracelets and black platform sandals in a style that were in earlier this year. As for the bag, leather can tend to give a heavier look, which is associated with fall and winter, so, I went with an ivory leather hobo bag, instead of black, which matches the shoes, because it broke up the look a bit and made it a little lighter and fresher, which tends to go hand and hand with spring! :)

Feel free to add a coral lightweight scarf for if it gets cooler or grab a little black, ivory or even jean jacket that you own and your favorite pair of sunglasses and you are ready to rock the tie dye and not break the bank...hehe!

I hope you enjoy it and feel free to leave me your thoughts on the tie dye trend! Also, let me know if there are any trends that you would like to see me create a look for or perhaps don't know how to make work and I'll see what I can come up with to help! :)




Tie Dye Trend Outfit by FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle featuring Forever21

Tie Dye Trend Look:

Total Look = $ 177.00

Items in this set:
Old Navy : Stretchy Racerback Black Tank - $11
Forever 21: Coral & Black Tie Die Print Skirt - $16
Forever 21: Black Platform Open Toe Bootie - $33
Forever 21: Black Sunglasses - $5.80
Forever 21: Ribbon Tie Black Beaded Bracelets - $4.80
Target: Ivory Mossimo Hobo - $22.99
Forever 21: Coral Scarf - $5.80
Forever 21: Coral Flower Ring - $5.80
Forever 21: Cream Circle Necklace - $5.80

NIFTY NAUTICAL LOOKS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2010

If you are wondering what one of the biggest fashion trends for spring and summer this year are, well, I am here with the answer...nautical wear!

That's right fabulous fashion 4 sensible style readers, it's time to break out some stripes, patriotic red, white and blue and jump on board your nearest boat to hit the open seas! OK, so you don't necessarily have to be on board a boat or ship to sport this look...hehe...but get ready to have a little fun and make it look like you are while being oh so stylish! :)

I have created an affordable casual and dressier version of the look incorporating similar items in each, which hopefully helps you see how you can create two different looks with items you might already have, but by changing it up a bit, switching a couple out and/or adding some. Also, don't hesitate to dress your nails with a radiant red nail polish to make them pop!

Remember, you can always pair these looks with a navy blue, red or white wrap/light weight scarf or great white or jean jacket, cropped or full length, in case it gets chilly...especially if you are lucky enough to be on a boat! :)

Actually, I, myself, just purchaced the blue and white off the shoulder cropped shirt and anchor necklace at Forever 21 and thought it would be fun to build the look from there and create a look off of it for you all to match the upcoming trend! I'll be sure to post a pic later of me sporting the outfit as soon as I do!

This trend is also going to be fabulous for the 4th of July and I think one you can get a lot of wear out of since it paris with some pretty basic and classic pieces you might already have! Feel free to offer you own suggestions and leave any questions and/or ideas in the comment section below!

Until next time...

All aboard! :)

Casual Nautical Look:

Total Look = $ 118.40

Nautical Casual Outfit by FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle featuring Forever21

Items in this set:

Forever 21: Blue & White Crop Sweater - $16
Old Navy: White Cami - $13
Target: Merona® Elvina Flat Red Sandal - $23
Forever 21: Gold Nautical Necklace - $5.80

Forever 21: Blue Anchor Earrings - $4.80

Dressierl Nautical Look:

Total Look = $ 132.00

Nautical Evening Outfit by FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle featuring Forever21

Items in this set:

Forever 21: Blue & White Crop Sweater - $16
Old Navy: White Cami - $13
Old Navy: White Tiered Eyelet Skirt - $27

Charlotte Russe: Red Platform Peep Toe Pump - $27

Forever 21: Gold Nautical Necklace, $5.80

Forever 21: Blue Anchor Earrings - $4.80

AFFORDABLE RED CARPET LOOK

Remember the time that Sharon Stone sported a simple black T-shirt from The Gap at the 1998 Academy Awards aka Oscars, which she had pulled from her very own closet?

Well, I was lucky enough to attend the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Launch Party at Paramount Studio in Los Angeles last month, and true to my usual style and the theme of this blogspot, I put an affordable look together straight from my own closet, just like Ms. Stone did. However, my look was not just the T-shirt, but the entire ensemble!

Anywho, I thought it might be fun to show how you can create and put together a look that is suitable for the red carpet, which is usually graced by celebrities sporting the latest fashions right off the runway that often hold a designer name and very high price tags, or any evening out, but by instead wearing things that are anything but pricey or designer, unless purchased at Marshall's or TJ Maxx for a fraction of the price!

Below is a picture of me at the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Launch Party on the red carpet where you can see the look I created, relatively last minute for the event. I even got compliments on the below look from celebrities who were sporting the designer looks and price tags, and one asked where I got my necklace! :)

You can read all about the T-Mobile Sidekick LX Launch Party and see more pictures over at FilmIndustryBlogggers.com where I post every Wednesday as The Actor if you are interested! :)

That is so can get a clear, overall idea of the look, and below is the same picture of me on the red carpet at the event, but with a price breakdown of each and every item I am wearing, where I bought it, and the total for the look.



Do you want to create the above look for an event you are attending or a fun evening out?

Well, since I had put my look together from things I had collected over the years and were already in my closet, I have browsed online and found you a look very similar to the one I wore on the red carpet last month. Each of the items I found are currently available online in case you want to purchase any of the items in the look!

My Affordable Red Carpet Look Recreated:

Total Look = $ 92.69

Affordable Red Carpet Look by FabulousFashions4SensibleStyle featuring Old Navy and Forever 21

Hopefully this gave you a fun idea of how even looks you see in the magazines, on blogs, TV, etc. showing looks from the red carpet, can be affordable and from all of your favorite bargain shopping places!

Thanks so much for stopping by and feel free to let me know your questions, thoughts, ideas, or anything you would like to see here and I will do my best to answer them and put a look together that suits your needs and wants, and I hope you have a Wonderful Week ahead! :)