Designer Fashion Dupes

So, I am in college, as you may have known... that means ya gotta save money when you can. I personally still like to be fabulous at the same time!  Now you get to learn just a few of my secrets for getting the best designer dupes possible.

1. Louis Bags

Good ones are hard to come by most of the time! You need to brush up your knowledge by watching authenticity videos and trying to find the dupe that falls more on the authentic end of the LV spectrum. I personally have a few that I got from my old job (goodwill, lets not talk about that experience ever again) they are top of the line dupes, and I just so happen to have 2 for sale on Poshmark, comment you read this on my blog for 10% off if you want anything from my closet. But anyway, keep your eyes out in thrift stores and on poshmark, they always have a hidden gem somewhere!

2. Cartier Love Bracelets 

I got mine from the app called Wish, you basically order it from china and have to wait a month for it to come in. Its super cheap too! To find things on the app, you have to search for unusual things. To get these bracelets search "screw bracelet" or "love bracelet". They are like $2 each and its pretty cool

3. Chanel, Hermes, Prada Accessories

Get the app Aliexpress, it is not a scam!  Again, a China based company app thing but they have some fun stuff.  Got my Chanel earrings ( type " cc designer earrings" to find), Hermes belt (type "hbrand belt",  and my Prada inspired sunglasses (type "designer swirl glasses") all from this app. I have also ordered many other things but they were just for fun, not any fashionable stuff.  The reason you have to type in weird things on these apps is because they regulate the designer names so if something says Chanel or Louis Vuitton, it will be blocked so you cant see it. I would post the links to the things I got but, once they sell out, they no longer exist on the link.

4. Keep your Research Up

Most "hipster" stores will copy the styles of high fashion brands. For example,  forever 21 has tons of fashion dupes, just gotta keep your eye out on the designers website versus the affordable stores.

5. Make it yourself

Just see my DIY Chanel top  or DIY fringe jeans to get your inspiration. Pinterest is also a great way to find high fashion designer outfits and copy them for a reasonable price.

Hope this helps!!

Blush & Gingham

Hi everyone! Had a big speech this week in class, of course I had to dress up a bit! I wore these super comfy gingham dress pants and a blush  bell sleeve top.  Its perfect for school, a presentation (of course) or just an everyday outfit!!  These are made of a lightweight material so, perfect for summer!

Hope you enjoyed this little photoshoot!

DIY Tassel Earrings

Super easy, super cute, super cheap!

What you'll need:

-whatever color you want embroidery thread

-2 extra 5 inch pieces of that thread 

-pair of stud earrings(ones you don't wear anymore)

-scissors

Total cost for materials per pair: $1

To do:

- cut the embroidery thread pack directly in half  

-take one strand of the thread and securely tie it around/in your earring. You may need super glue to make sure it won't slip

-tie the string that is already attached to the earring through the center of one of the halved chunks of embroidery thread...Be sure to leave a little length in between the earring and the halved chunk so that the tassel will dangle. 

-then simply take one of the extra 5 inch pieces and tie it around the halved chunk so that it looks like a tassel, make sure that this is tight and knot the end of it twice...make sure that the knot faces the back of the earring 

- do for the other earring and you have completed the DIY tassel earrings 

DIY Fringe Jeans

Check out how to make this super cute fringe out of any old pair of jeans!! I wore them yesterday and got SOOOO many compliments!!!

What you need:

• scissors
• old jeans, works best with straight leg
• ruler
• chalk
• dryer
• tweezers

Total Cost: None! everything can be found within your home...hopefully!

How to do it:

• Get your jeans ready! try them on and see how high up you want the fringe to go and mark with the chalk & do on both sides so it is even

• Cut the seem off of the end of the jean. Also cut the seems on the sides of the legs up to the chalked point so it will be easier to fringe

• Only a few more cuts!.. . so next you should cut about 1 inch slits up to chalked point (doesn't matter exactly how thick the slits are but I found about 1 inch is easiest) do this around the entire bottom of the pant

• This part gets annoying.... take each slit and pull out the crossing threads with tweezers, sometimes youll get lucky and big chunks will come out

• Pull apart the pieces of fringe so that there are no cross threads left, don't have to remove every single cross thread

• After you do this to EVERY strip of jean, throw the jeans in the dryer for 10 min and it should look like my pictures. Repeat if the fringe still had too many cross threads and didn't break apart

You are all done! Style your unique pants with a cute pair of shoes and a simple top!

Rock your new pants!!

XOXO Lil

Birkenstock Obsession

Ive been super skeptical about getting myself a pair of Birkenstocks. . . . .  then I found the perfect pair for me.

Pair with a cute Kate Spade belt!

I still think the original cork bottom style is not right for me but, these new rubber shoes are PERFECT! I wore them around all day.. walking around the city on a hot day and they were sooo comfy. 

These are available at Nordstrom or on the Birkenstock website... Hurry while they still have them!  Did I mention that they are only $35?? BEST DEAL EVER.. perfect for summer

Tassel Earrings

Ready for summer???  Tassel jewelry is super popular!  Here's where you shop the best....

BAUBLEBAR !!!!!

These super cute tassel earrings are only $36!  Plus you can shop their tassel earrings in EVERY color!






Wanna make your own? Subscribe to the blog for the DIY coming soon!!

Customized Monogram Wallpapers

I have been searching for a Monogramming app for the last few weeks that lets me create exactly what I want. Finally my search has ended!!

Unlike ALL other monogramming apps/programs, this one allows you to COMPLETELY customize your wallpaper. You can choose from one of the many pre-made backgrounds or upload your own photo(I chose a Lilly Pultizer pattern). YOU pick the font, shape, size and color of the monogram! Check out the ones below....

                                           

I am one step closer to being styled for summer with this preppy & colorful new background! Get yours now on the app store.. search Monogram Me . I'm sure you will be just as obsessed as I am! Oh and did I mention that it is FREE!!

  Happy Monogramming,

                     xoxo Lil  

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DIY Chanel Top

We all have dreams of wearing high fashion designer clothes, but ...... not all of us want to spend hundreds of dollars on it. Check out this DIY Chanel top!!!

So this was super easy to make..

Here is what you will need

• a piece of clothing
• X-acto knife
• printer transfer sheets
• a printer
• ironing board
• iron

Directions...

1. find a blank picture of the Chanel logo, copy it onto Microsoft word and flip the image vertically so that it looks backwards
2. follow the directions for the transfer sheet printing and print your logo onto the page
3. use the X-acto knife to trace around all of the letters to get rid of the clear film, if you do not remove the clear film, there will be a lot of ugly residue on your shirt
4. To prepare your shirt, make sure to iron over the spot you will be putting the logo onto(to get rid of wrinkles)
5. place the transfer paper onto the piece of clothing and then make sure it is centered with the ink side down( the logo should look normal through the paper if you did it correctly)
6. make sure your iron is on with the steam settings OFF!!!
7. take your iron and press it directly onto the logo and hold for a few seconds and then move it to another spot on the logo, repeat this until the logo has had about 45 seconds of heat in each spot
8. Wait for the paper to completely cool off and then gently peel it back
9. If the ink isn't cleanly peeling off of the paper, Iron for about 20 more seconds in each spot
10. Once the paper comes of clearly..... you are done!!!

*****BE SURE NOT TO IRON THE CLOTHING TO MUCH OR YOU WILL BURN A HOLE THROUGH IT******

TOTAL COST:

Bodysuit.............................................................$8

Transfer Paper......$10x40%coupon/10sheets= $0.60

Other items were previously owned

TOTAL: $8.60

Hope you enjoy this DIY Chanel top that was super cheap & cost less than $9 to make!!! Pair it with a neutral tote bag to complete the chic look. . . .I paired mine with an army green Longchamp!! College budget still intact after this high designer DIY!!

                                          Happy Crafting,

                                                               Lil

P.S. feel free to comment any DIYs you would like to see or how you styled your new outfit!!

Marc Jacobs Must Haves for Less

I was recently in New York City visiting my aunt, @hausjojo . She took me to the most interesting Marc Jacobs store called BookMarc... it was amazing. It has tons of designer fashion books along with many Marc Jacobs accessories. These accessories were extremely unique as I have never seen them before in any retail store. Not only were they unique but, they were CHEAP for being the Marc Jacobs brand.

Get one of these unique latin rings or the iridescent silver keychain, along with many other colors here.

Total cost for these designer items was $19
               Ring: $4
               Keychain: $15

                         The rings may be sold out online, but check your nearest BookMarc for more.

Marc Jacobs also has sturdy tote bags that can easily fit multiple college books... which is a must have since most tote bags are flimsy and small. Prices can vary from $50-hundreds of dollars but I would recommend waiting for the holiday sales to snatch your stylish tote. Don't forget the matching coin purse to accompany your new bag & keychain.


         xoxo,
              Lil