Crop Tops

So I know it has been a while since I have posted but I just finished watching the movie Julie and Julia and I promised myself that I would get back to blogging on a regular basis. So here I am, back and ready to continue posting about todays latest fashion trends (and a bit about my life of course)!

One of my recent obsessions is CROP TOPS! At first I was a little hesitant about this old style making its way back into the fashion world, but after finding a variety of styles and different ways to wear them I have become obsessed. I just got a long sleeve one from Aritzia yesterday and I can't wait to wear it!

Crop tops looks best in the summer with a pair of jean shorts but they can be worn in the winter as well. Wear them out to a club or with a tank top underneath, these shirts still manage to look fabulous.

They can be found at Urban Outfitters, Aritzia, American Apparel, Forever 21 and of course many other stores. However, the best part about a crop top is that you can always take a shirt and make your own for a cheaper alternative.

What do you think about crop tops?

XOX Jessica

Shopping on a Budget

Currently the economy is not as good as we would all like it to be, but this doesn’t mean that our clothing has to go downhill as well. In rough times like these it may be a little hard to go out and spend as much money as we would like on our clothing.

If you find yourself on a tight budget when it comes to clothes, shopping on a budget is the way to go! Here are a few ways you can still look fabulous for a very low price:

1. Be a smart shopper: You do not need to go to Holt Renfrew to purchase all of your favorite clothing. Stores like H&M, Gap, and Forever 21 have very similar clothing for really great prices!

2. Quality over quantity: Although most would like to believe that more is better than less, this is not always the case. Purchase items that will be good for all seasons and not just for one.

3. Mix it up: You can always wear the pieces that you have in a variety of different ways.

4. Thrift shopping: Many people will not be found anywhere near a thrift store, but if you know how to shop and you spend the time looking around you can find some really cool pieces for really reasonable prices.

5. Shop off season: In between seasons stores always have the best sales. Just because something is trendy at the moment doesn’t mean you need to have it right away. Wait a bit and in time your favorite item could be half the price!

Shopping on a budget isn’t that hard! What ways do you go about shopping on a budget?

XOX Jessica

Happy Valentine’s Day

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Today is a day celebrated by a lot of individuals but absolutely not all. I woke up today and then picked up a friend to go shopping in downtown Toronto. It was not my most successful day shopping, but I did manage to purchase one shirt from Forever 21 (I must say that I was NOT impressed with the selection in the store). Prior to coming home I decided to pick up a big bag of low fat caramel popcorn from Kernels for my parents for Valentine’s Day. Funny how I buy the popcorn for them but then end up eating almost half the bag tonight while watching The Notebook. I would do that.

Anyways I think I am going to change the mood and watch Prom Night which is definitely not a Valentine’s Day movie!

XOX Jessica

Plaid shirts are not only for boys anymore

Recently, one of the biggest trends that we just can’t seem to miss out on are plaid flannel shirts! Plaid shirts are just about everywhere and the best part about them is that they are usually reasonably priced. These shirts come in a variety of different color combos and so you can find the one that best suits your style. All the stars are wearing them including Jennifer Aniston, Kate Bosworth and Ashley Olsen, just pick up your weekly People Magazine and you will see that all the stars are wearing them!

If you are afraid of looking a little to masculine in one, go for a more feminized version with ruffles or a bit more fitted! Start browsing now for the plaid shirt that best suits you. There is an assortment of different stores that carry these shirts including but definitely not limited to Urban Outfitters, Forever 21 and even your local Gap!

Anyways I am still in my PJ's maybe I will put my plaid shirt on today!
XOX Jessica