Haul: Black Friday Buys- Part 1

If any of you are from the U.S. you know that, almost a month ago,Thanksgiving passed, and, of course, so did the day that all shoppers dream of: Black Friday. Like almost every other person in America, I went out shopping that night/morning, and I got a good amount of things. I made purchases from Macy's, JCPenney, XXI(Forever 21), and American Eagle.

Since I made quite a few buys, there are quite a few pictures to show, so I decided to split this up into two posts. Today, I am showing you all my purchases from Macy's, JCPenney, and American Eagle.


Macy's:
At Macy's I actually only bought one thing. It was this really chic hoodie that I found. Now this hoodie is not just your regular, plain-old hoodie, it's actually quite fashionable, cute, and even girly, and that's why I like it so much! I think it would be perfect to wear in the spring with a cute dress! It is cropped, and the hood has nice lace-like detailing, and one of my favorite things about it, is how the sleeves have almost a harem pants type of feel, because of the way the way it's baggy and then tightened at the wrist.

Baggy-sleeve action going on here :)

JCPenney:
At JCPenney I purchased a few cute things. I bought two shirts, a headband with a big sequined bow on it, and two little hair accessory sets. Altogether, I feel like I got nice pieces that are still unique and fun.

 A plaid button-up is classic, and is essential to any wardrobe, but this one has bright colors, which gives it a fun twist.

I just love this tie-front top. It can take any outfit and add a little bit of a feminine flair.

Please excuse the spotty mirror, and by the way, the shirt is actually more gray and indigo-violet colored versus the white and gray colors that it seems to be in these pictures.

 Little hair clips and bows, and other things of that nature, are always a perfect touch to an outfit, and these pieces are extra cute!

I love, Love, LOOVVEEE this headband! It's the perfect combination of girly and glam, and it has a slight touch of elegance. Plus, does anyone see those sequins?! :)

American Eagle:
I like to shop at American Eagle to find nice, simple pieces, that have some sort of special, cute thing about them. While there I ended up getting a pretty pullover, and a nice little skirt.

 This shirt is soo comfy, and I love the colors in it!

 P.S- You can buy it here on American Eagle's website.

This skirt is so cute! In this pic, you get to see the nice little details.

Thanks, everybody, for reading today! Come back soon for part 2 of this post, with all of my Forever 21 purchases! :)

Accessorizing with Charlotte Russe

So today, I was thinking, what's an outfit without a little accessorizing? Well, if you are in need of some accessories, Charlotte Russe can definitely help you. They have the cutest stuff there, and plus all the accessories are ultra-cheap! If you haven't been there, then you need to go immediately! If you don't have a Charlotte Russe store, near you, then you can visit their website.

So anyway, let me get back to what I'm blogging about. I'm going to show you some of my fave accessories that they have on the site, and kinda review them. I'll work my way from head to toe, so I'm going to start with hats. Hope you enjoy!

Charlotte Russe- Open-Weave Straw Hat with Ribbon

 This straw hat is just adorable! I love the ribbon, because it's cheetah print and because of the way it's in a perfect little bow. This is the perfect straw hat, to wear to an upscale, summer pool party.

Charlotte Russe- Side-Bow Chiffon Headband

This headband is so cute! It's ultra-girly and gives off a chic, retro vibe. I just love the bow print on it! It's a great accessory for adding a little pop to a bland outfit.

Charlotte Russe- Chiffon Leopard Head Scarf

 I totally adore this! Head scarves are soo in right now, and of course, the leopard print wins me over even more! I wouldn't mind owning this piece, myself.

Charlotte Russe- Beauty Blossom Hair Pins

These hair pins are cute and very feminine. They would go PERFECT with a floral skirt!

Charlotte Russe- Round Brown Plastic Sunglasses

I'm totally diggin' these retro shades. They give of a cool 60's vibe. Can you say, The Beatles???

Charlotte Russe- Frosted Floral Sunglasses-in Orange

These sunglasses are just so fab! The floral print makes them super unique and I love the bright orange color. Why would anyone pass these up??

Charlotte Russe- Dangling Filigree Leaf Earrings

These earrings are great! They are so boho-chic, and would look great with a white maxi-dress!

Charlotte Russe- Faux-Gold Fan Necklace

This necklace, with turquoise accents, is definitely in trend right now. It would go great with a flowy dress!

Charlotte Russe- Plum Blossom Layered Necklace

This necklace is a beauty. It's chic and gives off an artsy vibe. I love the plum colored accents, and the flower!

Charlotte Russe- Striped Block Scarf with Fringe

I definitely like this scarf, it's casual, but still fashionable. I love the trendy striped detail. This would be great to wear on a chill day, out at the beach.

Charlotte Russe- Mesh-Knot Slinky Stretch Belt

This belt can add a little fashion to any outfit, it would go great with a fun tank!

Charlotte Russe- Green Stone Rectangle Ring

This ring is glamorous and sophisticated, perfect for wearing at a classy party.

Charlotte Russe- Hipster Owl Stretch Ring

No matter how much I don't like owls(I had a scarring experience in second grade, but that's another story), I can't help but to love this ring. This little nerdy owl is super cute, it might just turn ME into an owl lover! ;)

Charlotte Russe- Gold Plated Stretch Cuff

This bracelet is soo ancient...IN A GOOD WAY! It reminds of what a beautiful Roman goddess would wear. This is definitely something I would wear, it would look great with the American Eagle summer sweater that I ordered!

Charlotte Russe- Twist-Lock Folded Wallet

This wallet would be a great addition to anyone's handbag! The brown color and the brass accents work perfectly with one-another.

Charlotte Russe- Pebbled Double- Handle Hobo Bag

  I love this last item, it can make any girl feel like a fashionista!

I just wanted to end this by saying, although I reviewed my favorite accessories, there are still MANY other great accessories, that I LOVE, on their website, so go and check it out!

American Eagle(My Way of Showing American Pride ;D)

Today, I experienced something very new. I actually purchased something online. I had this American Eagle gift-card for $30 that I'd had for a while, so I decided to use it online. Boy, was I in luck, since it's Independence Day(well technically, not anymore, but when I was e-shopping it still was), they had free shipping and you get 20% off, if you used the code that they put on the main page.

So I guess by now you guys are curious to see what I got. The first thing, was a summer sweater. I had been wanting one ever since I had made the post about them. Although this may not be the "perfect" summer sweater, it seems like a great choice. And plus, it was such a great deal they had going on today, so I couldn't pass up my chance.

AE Dolman Sweater in Chalk

 This cute summer sweater is in the clearance section of American Eagle so it was already on sale from $44.50 to $29.95, but with the 20% off discount I got it for $23.96. Now of course, being the girl I am, I had to find something to get with the money I had left over on the gift-card. I ended up finding a cute scarf, that will be a great accessory year-round.

AEO Tasseled Plaid Scarf in Green

This scarf was originally $24.50, but I snagged it in the "Under $10" part of the clearance section, so it was only $6.99, and of course, there was the 20% off, so it actually only cost $5.59.

My total, came to $29.55. Since shipping was free, the only thing left to worry about was the tax, which ended up being $1.48 for my whole order. Since the end total, $31.03, was slightly larger than the amount on my gift-card, I paid for the rest on my regular prepaid card. The overall experience was great, and because of that I will probably shop online more often. 

AE makes online shopping very simple and easy, plus it's user-friendly. I just hope that the items I ordered are just as fabulous.

P.S.-Happy Belated Independence Day! :D