OOTD- The Cat's Meow :-)

Hey ladies, I just wanted to share this ootd with you because I really appreciate it's dramatic simplicity as well as it's affordability. I know some of you may look at it and think that it's not simple, but don't let the animal print fool you. At it's core, it's basically jeans and a t-shirt. The reason that I love animal print (particularly cat prints) is because it adds drama to any outfit without much effort. Animal print can be used as a substitute for a punch of color and still yield similar affects if not a more dramatic affect. If animal print is done right, it can look classic, fashion forward, even timeless; but when done wrong, it can look like a massive disaster.

Leather Tan Slim Belt- Bakers  

Animal Print Canvas Platform Stiletto Peep Toe- Jessica Simpson (via Marshall's)

I normally try to use animal print in one area of my outfit, but today the shoes and top were calling my name at the same time. I just had to do it lol. I think it still works because the prints are very similar, they're still within the same color scheme, and the solid dark blue denim really balances out the entire look. I know that some may ask me, how come I didn't wear a red belt with the outfit? Well, I realize that whenever people want to add a pop to neutral animal print they usually reach for something red like a belt, shoes, or bag; but I decided to reach for red in places less obvious like my nails and lipstick. I didn't want to look too matchy matchy, but I still obtained the affect that I was looking for.

 

Jeans- Forever21

Top-ZARA

 Crystal Studded Gold Cheetah Head Ring-TheGlamCloset

Sample Sale Nail Polish- Sephora by OPI

The total cost of this ootd was easily under $100, but I felt like a million wearing it. It just goes to show you that you don't always have to spend big bucks to feel like you did. As you guys know, I normally love mixing highs and lows, but this outfit didn't really need much for it to stand on it's own. The only thing that I paired it with was a black Dooney & Burk handbag (not pictured) just to carry around my things.

I give this ootd an A for being fashionable and affordable :-)

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Look at What My Bestie Made Me Do...& I ♥ her for it :-)

Ok ladies, so my bestie @AllThingsFab101 posted a video weeks ago about her fall shoe hall. In that video were many fabulous shoes, but there was one in particular that I had my eye on way before she even recorded the video, and that was the Sam Edelman Torin Bootie.

The Torin is a very edgy suede bootie. It screams rock star chic to me. The studded straps gives your feet a sexy caged look, very dominatrix. I could tell just by looking at the pictures that these booties would make a statement with any outfit.

I was a bit hesitant to order them because I never tried them on and I only saw them online. I was concerned that the band around the ankles and lower calf may have been too loose for my legs, thus giving me the "Olive Oil (from Popeye)" effect. I kept looking at these shoes for weeks, I searched the web to see if I could see pictures or video of anyone wearing these bad boys, but most of what I saw couldn't properly relate to me. I spoke to my bestie about my concerns with the shoes and she informed me that the band wouldn't give me the pre mentioned effect. Her ankles are pretty small as well, so she informed me that the fit would be fine. She also said that if I felt like it was a little loose, I could always wear skinny jeans with it and tuck it into the upper part of the shoe (which is exactly how I envisioned wearing the Torin anyway :-).

She had so many great things to say about the shoes, that I went ahead and ordered them while we were on the phone. I am so glad that I took a little time to research them because I actually got them on sale at Nordstrom.com for 50% off of the $224.95 price tag, Yes...50% off!!! (Budget Diva Tip coming up soon :-)

I was so excited and apprehensive when they finally came. In the back of mind I was wishing and hoping that they would fit the way that I envisioned and guess what?....they do. The strap around he ankle is a little big (which I was expecting), but it is definitely not something that a pair of skinny jeans can't cure. They are also very comfortable as well, thanks to the wedge heel and 1/2 inch platform. I am so glad that I listened to my bestie and ordered them (especially for the price that I paid). I am loving my Sam Edelman Torin booties. Now I'm just waiting for the first opportunity I get to wear them. Cold, cold go away lol :-)

Here are a couple of pictures of a diva rocking them (these pictures also helped me make the decision to purchase the Torins). I will be posting pictures of me wearing them pretty soon.