EARRING SURPRISE

Miguel Ases collection on Gilt Groupe

The biggest problem you'll run into on sample sites is how quickly something can sell out if you aren't a top tier memeber. (aka, you pay for the priviledge of paying less for designer labels) Sounds wacky, no?

These gorgeous little baubles have sold out. Sadly. And I've got to tell you, I would so pay for the priviledge of getting first shot at these. Le sigh...

*covet*

Internet Deal

I wanted to give y'all a heads up on these two deals before they end. Threadsence has two coupons floating around; one for free shipping, the other for 15% off your entire purchase. The kicker is that they are semi-secret codes.


For free shipping, type FREESHIPAR into the coupon section upon checkout. For 15% off, type in 15offAR. Tough, right?


Anyways, they just got a new shipment in of some super cute stuff, jewelry especially. So if you're looking for something a little different, check them out today!


And if you pick up a little something, tell them Fashion Rihab sent you. :)

Kindly Direct Me to Hell

It's getting to be hot as balls here.


Most buildings where I'm from are air conditioned to the point that permafrost forms on the inside of the windows. Exception: schools and churches. Apparently, the A/C controls for all K-12 and community colleges are located in Alaska, so it can't be "fiddled" with. You can make the assumption from there.


So, after spending the majority of my day in a chilly building, I'm stepping out into a literal wall of heat and humidity. When I say that the heat is a wall, most of my family thinks I'm being facetious. Oh silly Ari! Heat can't form a wall! Ha ha!


I'm serious; the heat slaps your face and pushes against your body as you try to move through it. It is a solid presence.


Which means shorts and skirts are all over the place. I'm melting for a pair of flouncy, floating tap shorts. Cute, and long enough to not flash my lovely bits around. And to keep my thighs from getting rosada. Comprende?




These Kimchi Blue tap shorts are so cute. I don't even mind that they're pink. Excuse me, coral. These bad boys are the most flattering pair I've run across for women with hips and booty to spare. A lovely draping, almost skirt-like, and delicate texture. I ordered it a size up from what I usually wear, so it won't go creeping up my inner thighs.

Great. Now I'll have to work on my tan.

Dreaming of a Sunny Bay

I get a lot of my fashion inspiration from reading. Not from reading magazines, or tabloids, but from reading novels, poems, and memoirs.

Which explains my completely baffling love for shapeless, gauzy dresses, or vintage flairs.

This weekend, I was reading The Far Side of Paradise by Arthur Mizener. It's rather interesting, and I've always had a passion for the Roaring Twenties and Flapper Era. But, it made me feel like going down to the river, or vacationing along the Myrtle Beach coast.

And then, inevitably, reality set in.

So, instead, I went browsing for an outfit to fit my brain space.

(Amazon.com)

I love shirtdresses. Strange, because I only really liked them after reading about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in AP US History. Kind of twisted. Don't bother trying to figure that one out, the guidance counsellors at school couldn't, and neither can I.

(Forever 21)

To pair something flirty, fun and whimsical with the basic and utilitarian shirtdress, I'd go with these earrings. Get some bling in that outfit! Oh yeah.

(Forever 21)

You need a cloche to get the proper mood. And this is so mod.

(Forever 21)

Or you could pair with a fedora, if you like.



And for shoes?


Go barefoot!

COVET: Flounce for Spring

I love spring. Down here, it's a nice break from the random winter cold snaps and the oppressive 100+ temperatures of summer and fall. We tend to average 85 degrees, sunny days, afternoon showers, and balmy nights.

My childhood springs were spent in soccer tournaments all over the state. I remember having a late morning game, being sweaty and gasping in the humid air, then all of a sudden in the final quarter the skies would open up and transform our game into a mess of mud and puddles. I loved it! My away uniforms were white, and I would get back to the hotel room soaked in black mud. Only my shins and feet would be clean, thank to my shoes and shin guards.

For some reason, this season is making me crave ruffles! I cannot explain it. I want it all. Lace. Ruffles. Tiers. Gauzy fabrics. Flowing skirts. Pastels. Creams. Peekaboo panels. What is the deal? I am blacks, grays, sequins and tourniquet-tight clothing! How does THAT happen?

Even accessories! I find myself drawn to the whimsical and romantic designs. Granted, when it comes to earrings, I like them big and funky. But pins? Scarves for spring? Never had I been attracted to those things before. I've decided that, in my world, make up is an accessory. And that bright eye shadows are my new favorite thing to play with.

Moving on, here are some of my lusts for the day. (Hour. Fine, minute.)

Familiar? These are the Miss Me wedges I was drooling over a while back. I said I was ordering them, but I didn't. I lusted and dreamed, and it was no longer in my size. *sob*

But! They have been restocked and my paycheck clears the bank tomorrow! Can you tell where my devious mind is going with this? Oh, hell yeah.

Initially, I was hesitant on this skirt. The ruched (ruffled?) waistline makes it look like a burlap bag belted about the body. (Alliteration is awesome! I'll stop.) But, the more I pondered and visualized it in outfits, the more I loved it.

Right now, I'd say I'm on baby-making terms of loving this skirt.

Really. Do I even have to say why I love this?

That's what I thought.

The beading! The intricate neckline! The casual chic! The mint color!

*POP*

RUFFLES.

TIERS.

TIERS OF RUFFLES.

Dude, THESE ARE PEACOCKS. Fuck yeah I love them!

*fawn*