Shopping fever at Forever 21

The super sunny we had today got me inspired for a summertime shopping spree. I stopped by Forever 21 (XXI in Canada) on St-Catherine street in downtown Montreal. With a small-medium budget (depends on your point of view) of a bit less than $100, here is what I bought. Outfit shots of me wearing them is about to come.

Dresses

1.Garden Spaghetti Strap Dress, CAD $27.80
2.Summer Woven Dress, CAD $29.90
Bottom
Dark Denim shorts! Only CAD $13.50!!! Unfortunately no pictures available yet :(.
Jewellery

1.Filigree Drop Earrings, CAD $4.80
Sunglasses

both CAD $6.80

And when I'll have more money, here is what I plan to buy. Oh yeah, I caught the summer shopping fever. Catch my disease you all! But take care of your poor overheating wallets ;-).

Dresses

1.Belted Zip Trim Dress, CAD $47.00
2.Floral Trim Woven Dress, CAD $29.90
Top

1.Tier Front Floral Top, CAD $17.80
Belts

1.Studded Double Buckle Belt, CAD $7.80
2.Katee Woven Belt, CAD $11.80
3.Antique Studded Twist Belt, CAD $9.80
Shoes

1.Pewter Pyramid Stud Boot, CAD $33.80

2.Patent Peep Toe Heels, CAD $27.80

What you think of my buys and my picks? Any styling ideas?

Waist Belt

How to make a plain or "ordinary" outfit look more stylish and glamorous? Add yourself a waist belt! Believe me, it's not a waste of money. Look in the "far far away" section of your closet (you know, the dresses, oversized shirts or tuniques you don't wear anymore) and give them a second life. People will ask you "is that a new shirt" and you'll be the only one to know the real answer. Shhh! It's our dirty little secret.

Colors you should take: auburn/cognac brown (this is THE color on Spring/Summer 2010), black, white, brown, beige or sand brown, gold or silver if you want to add a little more fantaisy or for the evening. And you MUST own a studded belt, if you like the rock/military look that we see EVERYWHERE this season (think Balmain, Balmain!).

Suggestions



1.Matthew Williamson, 955$ (on Net-à-Porter)
2.Temperley London, 430$ (on Net-à-Porter)
3.Le Chateau, 25$ (in their stores)
4.Le Garage, 19,90$ (in their stores)
5.Chinese Laundry, 27.99 (on Mod Cloth)

So what do think? Would you wear waist belts? Any cute find you'd like to share?