Pants and I have a love hate relationship, and part of the
time this relationship turns into a hate hate relationship. So when I find a
pair of pants that fit and I actually like, I feel the need to share it with
the world. Over break I received a pair of BCBGeneration trousers from my mom, that
she purchased from TJ Maxx, and they fit perfectly! They are similar to a pair
of jeans, but just a bit more fashionable and that to me is already perfect.
What makes them a bit more fashionable is the fact that they are higher waisted
and loose fitting, which ends up flattering my body type a whole lot
better than an average pair of jeans. I will be able to pair these trousers
with all kinds of shirts, which means I will get quite a bit of wear out of
them. All in all I would say this was a good purchase on my mom’s part. So a
big thanks to my mom!
Continuing on with pants, I purchased two pairs of pants at
H&M for $28 and I am head over heels for them! They are high waisted skinny
pants, not jeans, with a side zipper. They have no pockets in the front and
only a fake pocket in the back, which means no added bulk, plus a bit of stretch
which is always welcome when you’ve got a few curves like me. I got a pair in
black and a pair in what H&M calls brown, but it looks more like a tobacco
color. I have been in search of high waisted jeans, and while these are not
jeans, I love them. They go with so many things, and I can both dress them up and
down, which makes them a great addition to not only my spring wardrobe, but my
year round wardrobe as well. What also makes them great is that I didn’t shed a single
tear when trying them on and that is quite an accomplishment for me when it
comes to trying on pants.
The last pieces I bought to cover my bottom are two pairs of
shorts, and I mean it when I say that. I purchased them from Wal-Mart, and I am
quite happy that I stumbled across them. Just like the H&M pants, not
only did I get these for a great price of $28 total, but I also didn’t even cry when
trying them on. Now if you have read my past blogs you will know that I am done
with daisy dukes. I hate the way the look on me, and I honestly don’t think
they look good on anybody unless they are a supermodel. The shorts I purchased
have a 4.5 inch inseam, which is a length I am quite happy with considering
most shorts sold for girls my age have an inseam of 2 inches or less. The first
pair is a dark wash denim and the other pair is khaki, and both are great
pieces that I can wear in both the spring and summer. To anyone who is looking
for cheap shorts that are longer, I highly advise these because the quality of
them seems quite nice and they actually cover my bottom.
Since pants and I don’t always get along, I make sure to
have plenty of dresses in my wardrobe.When I came across this blue and white
stripped dress in Forever 21, I knew I had to try it on. Luckily I loved the
way it looked on me just as much as I loved the way it looked on the hanger. It
has a very mod look about it and just like something Twiggy would have worn. I
can easily add pops of color to the dress since it is so simple, and I think my
red Keds will look great with it. Not only will I be able to wear it in spring,
but I can easily carry it in to summer for a carefree look.
I was worried the peplum trend was on its way out, but
luckily Stella McCartney and a few others kept it going, which is part of the
reason I purchased this green one at Forever 21. That and I forgot to bring
green clothes home for St. Patrick’s Day, which may sound stupid to some, but when
you are as involved in the Irish community as my family is, green is a must. I love the fit of this peplum because it comes
in perfectly at my waist then flairs out for a bit of added volume. Along with
the great fit is a great color that is perfect for spring and can be easily
taken into summer. While I have not paired it with a belt like it is shown in
the picture, I am sure that I will try it eventually. Plus this top can be worn
with my high waisted pants too! While many think that a peplum doesn’t flatter
mot body types, I think everyone should at least try one on because you may be
surprised.
Also from Forever 21 is this navy blue tank top with a
ruffle around the neck, which I absolutely love. It has such a feminine look
about it, and I love the adding more feminine touches to my wardrobe for
spring. It also is very flowy, which I quite enjoy because I am not the biggest
fan of skin tight clothing. Whether I pair it with a skirt or pants, it is
going to look cute either way. Plus I can easily throw a cardigan on and it
will still look adorable. It was also made in a bubblegum pink, but I surprisingly
liked the navy blue a lot better. 
My wardrobe would never be complete without a white
button
down, which is why I purchased a new one immediately after discovering my other
one was wearing out. The ones at Forever 21 have a very nice fit, which is why
I have bought the same one multiple times. I think that everyone should have a
classic white button down in their wardrobe, and I highly recommend the one at
Forever 21. I also purchased a flowy floral button down at TJ Maxx that ties at
the bottom, which is a very cute detail. However, I have yet to take a picture
of it, so you can just imagine it.
The last thing I
purchased at Forever 21 was a pair of cat eye sunglasses. Ever since I saw
Kourtney Kardashian wearing a pair, I knew I wanted a pair just like them. I
love sunglasses, but I am very picky about the way they fit and how they look
on my face. This pair was only $5.80, and fit very well. If anyone wants to
find a pair of sunglasses, you might want to try Forever 21.
Like I said, I was in need of a serious shopping trip, which
is exactly what I did over spring break. Hopefully if you were in need of a few
ideas for spring that my haul helped you out. Happy spring shopping!
Fashionately,
Sarah
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