For the love of 21!!

Alright fashion followers…in light of the lovely recession that has my credit cards on lock down and my brain in constant calculation mode, I have spent a large part of my free time shopping for budget-friendly frocks to add to my summer wardrobe line-up. I’ll be the first to admit that stores like Wet Seal, Charlotte Russe and Contempo (throwback!) have always made me squirm. The quality isn’t great, although the designs are fairly fashion forward and price is right. Needless to say, I can never seem to justify pulling the trigger even when I have an arm full of potential purchases. Now forever 21 falls into the same “quality is a problem” category, but they seem to pay more attention to current trends and keep the price super fab! Whenever I’m online shopping at forever21.com I end up spending hours browsing because there are so many unique pieces that would add flare to any outfit. Check out the “Shop by Trend” section – so many cool ideas and totally outside the box. I’m loving the “modern misfit” and “tropicali” looks. Something about neon prints and menswear fusion has me so excited to get the credit cards out of hiding. And now the reason I’ve decided to dedicate one whole post to forever 21. The recessionista-friendly site has launched a new collection: “love 21 contemporary”.

There are so many fab, wallet friendly, super trendy pieces! The line is only available in select stores and online, but it’s definitely worth the click-through. My favorite piece is the “lace yoke knit top”. Tuck that beauty into some skinny dark denim and some fancy sky-high platforms – black patent or if you’re feeling adventurous, try a python print. Perfect for a night on the town – a little sexy and a little bit rock and roll. Check out the entire line here and stock up…it’s perfect for summer and for the budget! Stay tuned for more outfit ideas…I’m just getting fired up. xoxo,