Blogging Day 281: Torrid Haul



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Accessories/HatsHairgoods/Natural-Black-Band-Fedora-551003.jsp



I  have a black fedora, but I wanted one I could wear for the fall. Black is more of a winter hat color.



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Paisley-Side-Tie-Border--Print-Chiffon-Top-535336.jsp

I love the print on this top! I've never been a fan of this style of top, but when I saw the colors I had to get it.

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Twist-Tees--Fuchsia-Slub-Knot-Tank-540880.jsp

A simple pink tank top. I'm learning I need to add more color to my wardrobe. Tanks are easy to translate into winter and fall by adding a cardigan.

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Turquoise-Peacock-Dolman-Top-508519.jsp

I love this color and I think it would be perfect for my vests. I 've become a fan of the vest these days, but lack the shirts to wear with them. I have a black one that would look fabulous with this top.

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Accessories/Black-and-Clear-Open-Flower-Rhinestone-Wristband-537100.jsp

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Accessories/Black-Rhinestone-Butterfly-Wristband-506193.jsp

I have one wristband bracelet like these and absolutely love it. They are very comfortable to wear and they are beautiful. I always get tons of compliments when I wear my wristband.

 

That is all I was able to get because I'm on a major budget! I'm going on a cruise this January and next summer I plan on going to Comic Con. I must save so many pennys!

I'll keep an eye out on Torrid and twitter any cool sales.

30 Day Song Challenge Day 10 - A song that makes you fall asleep

Utada Hikaru is another favorite artist of mine. I like her so much that I bought her CD, and I have only bought about 10 CDs my whole life.

'Flavor of Life' was the main song for the Japanese version of 'Boys Over Flowers' TV show.

You might her know her best for her work with Kingdom Hearts.

Simple and Clean

My favorite song and music video, Passion:

<3 Zerila



Blogging Day 331: Torrid Clearance Sale!!!!

 Torrid is currently having their up to 85%off sale on their Clearance items! I always save money from each pay check for when they have these sales! 

This is what I grabbed:

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/White-Button-Lace-Top-585711.jsp





http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Challis-Floral-Print-Tank-Top-544122.jsp

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Grey-Vest-with-Cream-Crochet-Trim-587651.jsp



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Slub-Vest-with-Lace-Crochet-Trim-588394.jsp



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Indigo-Crochet-Trim-Sleeveless-Chiffon-Vest-522629.jsp

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/White-Slub-Floral-Applique-Top-540372.jsp

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Indigo-Crochet-Trim-Tank-Top-532026.jsp

I bought very summery items, most likely because it felt like 100 degrees outside today!!! Plus, here in Maryland the humidity is so high it feels like I step into a sauna every time I go outside!

For all those who are suffering in this horrible heat: STAY COOL! DRINK TONS OF WATER!!!

<3 Zerila

Water: With this heat, I know it's not enough!

Veggie: Awesome! More Cherries along with my others

Workout: Knee still a bit sore, so I just road the bike machine. Normally I would go walk, but the heat is KILLER!



Blogging Day 256: Revamping Cat Shoes



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http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Shoes/Brands/TUK/TUK--Black-Cat-Face-Mary-Jane-Medium-Width-588430.jsp



My friend has had these shoes forever and I always thought they were the cutest things. She had gotten them at Hot Topic a long time ago. I was so happy when Torrid start selling them. Of course, then we had matching shoes...

I decided to do a simple revamping with a bow and some gems. I enjoy re-vamping items, especially in this mass production world.

Alright, this is what I did:

Items Needed:

Glue Gune

2.5" Wide Ribbon

Clear & Black Back GemsGems

First, I used this hot pink ribbon I bought on clearance after Christmas. After Christmas is the perfect time to buy pretty ribbon. Christmas isn't just red and green anymore. It is now every color, even hot pink.

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First cut out 3" of ribbon. I used wired ribbon, so I removed the wires at this point. If all you have is wired ribbon, don't worry, the wires are very easy to remove.

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Add  a drop a glue in the middle, glue down the top and bottom edges.

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Add another drop of glue in the middle. This time take the corners of side edge and glue down in the middle. Once they are glued down, add another drop and glue down the rest of the edge.

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 Flip the ribbon over to the front side. Add another drop of glue down the middle and from the bottom pinch the top and bottom side together.

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Cut off a thin strip of ribbon, you will use this to wrap around the bow.

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Add another drop of glue on the other side of the bow. Then begin to wrap around the bow.

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When finished wrapping the ribbon, add another drop of glue to seal.

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You will to poof the bow a bit. After that your finished with the bow!

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Hello Kitty was my inspiration, of course, so I knew where to put the bow. I added a clear gem on top of the bow, and then added two black ones, for each eye.

Re-vamping is as simple as that!

Now no one will have shoes exactly like mine.

<3 Zerila







Blogging Day 250: Shopping Fun @ Forever21, Torrid & Nordstorm Racks

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This is the lovely stuff I bought when I was at the Mall of America. It was basically an accessory trip. I had just gotten off the plane and was not into trying any clothes. Still had tons of fun exploring though.

First @ Forever 21 Accessory Store:

I heart pink and just grabbed this necklace. I am trying to buy spring color clothes, and I think this will go nicely with all the creme colors I have purchased.

The reason I was in Minnesota in the first place was for my Grandpa's wedding. These earring's just seemed to be a theme for the weekend.

I like chunky bracelets and sparkly things. This bracelet was perfect.

Next was Torrid:

Another sparkly bracelet. Can never have enough since I seem to lose a lot of them all the time.

I <3 this ring! I wish I had skinnier fingers because I would love to have a Vivienne Westwood Ring. I must find one for chunky girls!

Last but not least Nordstorm's Racks:

 These are the coolest sunglasses! I love the little heart! These are Betsy Johnson glasses! I saw a store for her in the mall, and I walked in just to check it out and I was like WOW! Love this stuff, but not the prices. Nordstorm's Racks had much better prices.

They had two colors of this skull bracelet. I bought a black one for my friend and the white one for me. Friends should always have matching stuff, even it a skulls with bows bracelets.

I am so tired, but I'm watching Secret Life of a Bionerd on BlogTV and she is giving away some cool prizes. Must stay AWAKE!!

<3Zerila

Blogging Day 202: More Sexy Shoes!

I got paid today and look what I found on eBay!

I only buy Torrid shoes online. I know they will fit me. I have never had a problem with buying their shoes. Plus, they are SUPER SEXY!

I can not decided which I like best. I like the cheetah print, but I also like the the little bow on the back of the black ones.

Which do you like best? 

Blogging Day 192: My Shopping Fun @ Torrid

As I said yesterday, I received my first pay check from my new position at work. Of course, before I start saving everything for a new car, I must have a little splurge.

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Accessories/HatsHairgoods/Black-Sequin-Bow-Fedora-534790.jsp

Of course, you know about my cool new hat. I wore it when I went grocery shopping today.  I took ROTC and feel weird wearing it inside a building. I wasn't sure wear to put my hat after I entered the store. It can't fit in my purse... curious how I'm going to take care of that. Maybe I'll just suck it up and wear the hat all the time.

Either way, love it!

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Pink-Ballerina-Peplum-Tank-594504.jsp

I love this top, it is so soft, shimmer and too cute.  I will be wearing the cardigan over this for work.



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/SequinedFront-ScoopNeck-Tank-523885.jsp

This is actually a creamy ivory color with a hint of pink, I original thought it would be a soft baby pink. I bought it for the sequins though. The shirt is so soft!




http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Black-Shredded-VNeck-Cardigan-508050.jsp

I love this ripped look on the cardigan. Like I said above, I got it to go with the pink ruffle shirt I got. They look very cool together, especially with the shimmer pink showing through the rips. 




http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Shoes/Flats/Zipper-Ballet-Flat--Black-Patent-Wide-Width-584357.jsp

With my new job in a different department ,my cubical is further away from the others and walking around in my normal 3" heels is killing my feet. I, unfortunately had to invest in some flats.

 I do not like flats because I have 11 shoe size  and flats make my feet look like clown feet. I thought these were pretty stylish for flats. I wore them around today and they feel like I'm wearing flip flops. I might be converted to flats... maybe.



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Accessories/HatsHairgoods/Black-Cabbie-with-Zipper-Trim-Flower-537137.jsp

I am not a fan of this hat, and I will be returning it. When I put it on, I feel like I look like the biker from the Y.M.C.A. music video. Not a look I'm going for. 

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Accessories/Jewelry/Black-and-Hematite-Rhinestone-Rose-Laser-Wristband-591891.jsp

I love this bracelet. It is so delicate and I think rose accessories are beautiful.

That was my splurging, when I return my hat I might grab something else. Who knows.

<3 Zerila

Blogging Day 191 : Fun with Sparkly Fedora!

This is just a quick picture blog. I got a raise and decided to go shopping at Torrid!!! Do not worry, I will let you know all my fun finds! But first, I got this cool new Fedora!


http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Accessories/HatsHairgoods/Black-Sequin-Bow-Fedora-534790.jsp

 I thought this hat was hot! Torrid actually as a good selection of hats. I have recently been inspired by Vintage Vixon to start wearing hats. I think it's an accessory that has a lot of potential, but has been completely ignored recently. I plan on learning to work the hat!

First I must practice!



The only black and white taken.



I am a sucker for sequins! Sparkly things distract me...



I think this one is my favorite! New Blog Picture!!



Fun Fun! Hats off to all my curvy ladies!

Oh yeah! I got this look down! ;op

SCARY!!

My camera freaked out when I moved my eyes to fast. Look out world, I've been possessed!!!

I will blog tomorrow about my all my other purchases. They had a major clearance sell my BF clued me into. I <3 clearance shopping!

<3 Zerila