More Cheap, Chic, & Easy Spring Looks

Today, we have two different takes on an essentially similar look: cute top and some cropped pants. Again, these looks feature some items I already own and those I've recently purchased online (or plan to). I'm hoping you and I have some similar basics in our closet so that these looks won't cost much!

Look #1:

Spring look #4 on polyvore

Look 1 would look great layered over a swimsuit on the beach, out on a date, at the mall... and, for me, at work.

What's included:

• Jewelmint Lover's Locket and Steampunk earrings - $29.99 each - Let me know if you'd like an invite. These are shipping right now. I'm excited! 
• Scoop Neck Tee - Old Navy - $8.50
• Braided T-Strap Sandals - Old Navy - $19.50 (I''m probably going to buy sandals at Kohl's, but these are pretty cute.) 
• The weekend jeans - Old Navy - $12.97!! out of stock :( 
• LC Lauren Conrad Crochet Slubbed Vest - Kohl's - $29.99

Look #2:

Spring Look #3 on polyvore

This office/date ready ensemble is effortless chic. You could switch out any brightly colored blouse and change the look instantly.

What's included:

• ELLE Rosette Ruffle Top - Kohl's - $22.99
• Essential Cropped Trousers - Old Navy - $7.97 (!!)
• I already own some Simply Vera Wang sequin flats. You can find cheaper ones that the Enzo Angiolini ones shown here. Any balck flat would work.
• Kate Spade Yorkville Small Agathe Bag (Again, I own this. Any simple black bag would do.)
• Tiffany Open Heart Pendant. I've had this for about 7 years and I think they run about $125. I'm sure you've got a great silver necklace at home. :) 
• Jewelmint Very Audrey earrings and Mosaic Ring. - $29.99 each.

Cheap Spring Looks

I just bought a bunch of stuff online (on sale) in preparation for spring. Some of my favorite items came from Old Navy. (They still haven't arrived, but let's pretend they fit and look amazing.) There are so many basics on the site right now that can be mixed and matched ad nauseum (I mean, if you get sick thinking about clothes).

Let's take a look at some of my perspective outfits: 

Spring Look #1 by Lizzard214 featuring knit tees

In Look 1 I've paired a bag I already own with 3 Old Navy finds. The bag I have is a 5 year old Dooney & Bourke small top handle satchel that's no longer available online... so I'm pretending it's this expensive one from Barney's.

The jewelry is a mix of Vera Wang for Kohl's and my new favorite, Jewelmint. If you would like an invite to Jewelmint, please leave a comment. I love it. $29.99 (+ free shipping!) for really great quality and on-trend jewelry. I tend to buy the more classic pieces, so I could see them lasting a loooong time.

Look 2:

Spring Look #2 by Lizzard214 featuring 3/4 sleeve dresses

Another Old Navy basic paired with some existing pieces and others from Kohl's and Anthropologie. The purse I own (Kate Spade something-or-other from last year) and the feather headband would be one of the ones I make for craft sales. Pretty simple outfit, so it could be worn with a lot of different accessory combinations.The sunglasses are my beloved Betsey Johnson's. I bought them for 24.99, dropped them in the driveway, they got run over... and now I can only find them online for about 3x what I paid. :( I still have the cracked pair, but I know they will need to go in the trash some time...

That concludes today's spring lookbook. Maybe there will be more?

Oh, and the house redo is moving along slowly....

More Polyvore, please

I really like fashion.

So, today I spent some time recreating some pre-fall/editorial looks in Polyvore. For the most part, the items in the original looks I chose aren't for sale... yet. I tried to come up with similar looks with varying degrees of success. Some prices are still crazy, and for that I apologize...

Recreate the Look: Vogue UK Jan 2011 by Lizzard214 featuring pleated tops

Recreate the look: Jason Wu pre-fall 2011 by Lizzard214 featuring high heel shoes

Recreate the look: DVF pre-fall 2011 by Lizzard214 featuring military coats

Some relaxation

Floral Dresses and Boots by Lizzard214 featuring topshop boots

I know I should be posting what I've been working on for the upcoming Grandview Hop and the Pickerington show, but I needed a break from the "stress". Here's something I came up with.

I love this site!

I am catching up on my Google Reader and came across this amazing site linked on CRAFT a while back: New Dress a Day.

I can't believe how dedicated she is and how creative her outcomes are. Here are some of my favorite. Please check this site out for instant inspiration.

Before

After

 Before

 After

Before

After

I could post so many more favorites, but you should just check out the site. I also love that most after pictures are of her at a party or bar.

Another polyvore

Hi again.

I haven't come up with a new banner OR tested IE browsers.... buuuuuttttt I did go on Polyvore and start making new sets. Are you on Polyvore? Tell me. Here I am!

This is my favorite of the new sets... 

Just as sweet as can be by Lizzard214 featuring Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti

more polyvore

Hi again.

So, if you're on Polyvore, or thinking of joining, find me here. I'm really enjoying this site during my down time at work. It's a nice creative outlet in which I don't have to think OR get out a bunch of supplies before I begin.

Here are some more looks:

sailboat by Lizzard214 featuring Calypso

500 Days - Zooey by Lizzard214 featuring Forever21

And I also entered 2 contests. One for Nike AW77 sweatshirts and another for fall outfits. Apparently I do have fall on the mind...

Fall Running w/Nike AW77 by Lizzard214 featuring Nike

Fall look by Lizzard214 featuring Juicy Couture shoes

You can click any of the images below to see a larger view and get details... including song clips on the 500 Days and Nike ones!

Thanks for humoring me with this. Join Polyvore and show me what you can do!

Polyvore

Hi there. I'm still making scarves and other dull items. When I venture out into new territory, I will post. :) Winter is fast approaching and that's my busy crafting season!

In the meantime, I rediscovered Polyvore today. If you're into clothes, definitely check it out! Here are some samples.

trend-splosion by Lizzard214 featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

gray and green by Lizzard214 featuring Citizens of Humanity jeans

Victorian by Lizzard214 featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs dresses

Rustic ballerina by Lizzard214 featuring American Eagle Outfitters

natural by Lizzard214 featuring American Eagle Outfitters

chanel infused by Lizzard214 featuring Chanel

I'm not on par with the real fashionistas out there who deftly use backgrounds and images, but I like these. They're simple and I would definitely wear them all!

post-apocolyptic fashion by Lizzard214 featuring Brian Atwood shoes

sartorialist round-up

I have to say, I was really disappointed with the past month on the Sartorialist. Maybe it was the weather, but there was barely a smile to be found. And the clothes? Mainly weird.

sartorialist round-up

I have a few spare minutes today, so why not update with a Sartorialist round-up?



This month I favored the more interesting subjects (there were some other interesting folks up there, but some were quite creepy in my opinion).

the Sartorialist round-up

In the spirit of the upcoming new year I give you some fashion inspiration. Perhaps even some photojournalism inspiration as well? Either way, dare to be dramatic and (this is sooo 2008) fierce.

inspiration?

Another fantastic piece from The Sartorialist. Lately I am loving this shade of yellow. Perhaps I can recreate this look for tonight's frolic about town.

Inspiration?: The Satorialist round-up

Occasionally I spend time on The Satorialist blog. Usually I skip a few months and get my fill all at once. I did that this afternoon and found some gems. A few of the pictures could be marked as inspiration for potential outfits, but sometimes I just love the compositions. Let's get moving...

(I just thought this last guy was hot in an Italian-mountain-man way.)