Because I don't have the fashion financial backing of, say, Mrs. Katie Cruise, sometimes shopping becomes a moral dilemma. When, if ever, is it OK to spend $100+ on a pair of shoes? $200+ on a pair of jeans? Or $300+ on a dress I'll only wear once? Just so I won't feel guilty while I'm wearing one of these splurge-a-licious items because I'm thinking about how many kids in an undeveloped country I could've sent to school for a year, I've developed my own SPLURGE schedule. A table, if you will, that allows me to spend guilt-free when the item fits into one of these situations:

1. It looks absolutely fabulous. (This is a tough one to decide upon, however. If you're not you're own worst critic, bring someone shopping with you who is. You won't spend as much that way, and you'll be guaranteed not to make an error in judgement and fall victim to the latest pink tights fad.)

2. It's on or within 2 weeks of my birthday. 

3. It is utterly unique, looks fabulous, and I'll never ever find something like it again.

4. If I leave it at the mall, then still think about it a week later. Buy it already!

5. If I have just received a bonus that I wasn't expecting. Hey, it's free money, right? 

I hope this little list will help you update your wardrobe more wisely, and help you let loose and have guilt-free fun while doing it!

According to InStyle, big--freakin big--bamboo earrings are in right now. (Who decides these things, I don't know.) I personally am a fan of ginormous earrings, therefore this seems like a fun, inexpensive trend to me. 

HOWEVER, don't think that beacause your earrings are big, you need something just as audacious to balance them out. Let them be a statement on their own. I'd wear them with a plain white tank, skinny jeans, and a colorful pair of flip flops for a fun summer look. Pull your hair back in a pony tail to show those suckers off, and stand tall and proud--shoulders back, chin up. Confidence is all you need to pull them off. And besides, confidence is sexy. 


Something au natural like these would look great for a romantic dinner by the beach, followed by some dancing at a hot club!

Recently, I have become obsessed with hot pink. No, it has nothing to do with Paris Hilton, whom I despise. It's just such a fun and perfect color for summer. An instant pick-me-up. Wearing pink is an easy way to feel girlie despite 110+ temperatures and the fact that I'm slowly roasting in my own sweat at home right now. This is why I love these shoes by Aldo:

Better get them while they're hot! Because they're not going to be around for long with drab colored fall fashion coming soon! At $59.95, they're a steal!