Super Kitty!

Pretty wild how we can get inspiration from pretty much anything, right? Here, at Chatoyant, we get a lot of our fashion inspiration from music, and this outfit isn't much different.

Yesterday, I took it upon myself to create a safe, nesting place, aka case, for my iPod because most manufacturers seem to think people only own iPod Touch-es nowadays, but I digress.

I made a case that turned out to look like a mixture of a cat and a penguin-- you should know that I also love penguins, so this was okay.

With cute cat stuff still on my mind, I decided to wear my new, red wine, kitty shorts from Forever 21 today. They were a Christmas gift, but I'm pretty sure they were $17.99 (more on how I know this later).

They kitty print on them is a nude, slightly brown color, so I kept the entire outfit within the same color palette-- my current nail polish even inadvertently matched.

My sweater, also a Christmas present, is from Kohl's. It  has a very subtle high-low cut which I thought looked well because I wore the shorts at my waist.

The front of the sweater has golden splotches which reminded me of another Christmas present from Forever 21: these gold heart, pointed toe flats.

To finish off the look/add warmth/add some edge, I went with a black pleather riding jacket I've had for a few years. I really like the buttons and details of this one.

Lastly, I'd like to leave you all with a picture of me creepily holding my cat!

I was reading through my "About Me", and I had promised to share more of this guy on here but never actually have (but you can see plenty of him on my Instagram! @GabeeStoppable).

I've also updated my little blurb there, so if you're interested in finding out a bit about yours truly, feel free to give that a read!

Oh! and if you haven't yet, do check out our brand new online thrift shop: All Our Hearts

Meow & Out,
Gabee

Gabee's November Favorites

Another month down and one more to go until the new year!

Miscellaneous:
This month I set myself a few goals; one of them was to wear more jewelery. I convinced myself that the reason I never wore any of the necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc. I already own was because of the way they were stored (all tossed and jumbled in a drawer in my dresser), so I went out and bought myself a jewlery tree!

I picked this one up at my local Ross, where they still have a pretty wide variety, for $6.99. I chose this one in particular because of the cute little blue birds-- they are actually meant to hold earrings in a very eerie and creepy manner-- and white base that match the colors of my room and furniture.

I have been wearing more jewelery since I bought it so mission accomplished!

Next, I have more lip products this month to rave about. I'd been on the prowl for an orange lip stick that had a good amount of color pay-off and lasted long. At last, I found two I am content with: Revlon's Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti and Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous. These both go on pretty much as the same color with the only difference being that the lip butter has more shimmer and gloss to it, so I found it hard to pick just one (in fact, I carry both with me). I did find that the balm stain lasts slightly longer, though.

Fashion: 

According to my mother, my new goal in life is to be Taylor Swift. She may or may not be right, but wearing this sweater definitely makes me feel Taylor Swift-esque.
This is from the Vera Wang Princess collection at Kohl's. I picked it up for my younger sister's birthday party earlier this month for $23 and have had a hard time not wearing it every day.
I have a thing for striped sweaters, but I think my favorite part of this piece is in the smaller details like the mesh bottom and sequined shoulders-- the back bow is also adorable.
It's hard to see in the pictures, but it's actually a metallic gold color which is perfect for the holiday season.

I've been loving the new skulls trend as of lately and finally jumped on the bandwagon a couple of weeks ago and bought this sheer blouse.

I think what I love most about this trend is how versatile it is. The pattern can be styled with some obvious edge or in a much more subdued manner-- I think the trick is in the color palette you choose.















That is it for my November favorites. If you like what you see, make sure to give it a "like" and share, and as always, you can find us Cats over on Facebook (Facebook.com/ChatoyantDiary) and Twitter (@ChatoyantDiary)

Happy December,
Gabee

Denim, Denim, and Not So Much Makeup: Summer Edition

Back in September, I posted Denim, Denim, and Makeup, which consisted of a pretty simple denim button-up and black denim shorts. Yesterday, I found myself wearing a pretty similar outfit with a much more summer feel, so I though it'd be fun to do a little post about it.

The top is actually the same, I just removed the sleeves a while back when it started getting warmer. Honestly. I love this top. I wore so often in the cooler weather, and now, it's summer friendly so I can continue using it.

The lavender shorts, in trend with all things color and pastel, add a refreshing summer look as opposed to the black shorts I wore back in the fall. I bought these online at Forever 21 for my birthday, and unfortunately, they fit a bit loose so I have to belt them.

The belt is from Kohl's.

Another difference from this look and the previous one is my necklace. In the other look, I went with a pearl necklace to add a bit of sophistication to an otherwise very casual outfit. This time, I wanted a very casual look, so I went with a simple music note necklace from Target.

As far as makeup is concerned for this look, I kept it very simple. I'm wearing a creamy eyeshadow with a slight purple tint because I wanted a more toned down look. My nails, however, are completely different.

I absolutely love the whole bright color current trend and I love showing it through my nails even more.

My favorite nail polish currently is Wet n Wild's Megalast in "I Need a Refresh-Mint". The color is gorgeous and it lasts just long enough until I want to try a new combination. I did glitter as an accent nail --Wet n Wild's Wild Shine in "Sparked" (courtesy of our good friend Lynda's couponing which we shall feature very soon!).

Shirt: Target $15 or $20

Shorts: Forever 21 $13.50

Belt: Kohl's $1.98

Necklace: Target $10

Blue Nail Polish: Walgreens $1.99 (bought as part of a buy 2 get 1 free promotion)

Glitter Nail Polish: CVS $0 ($0.99 without a dandy coupon)

November Bargains

First and foremost: like Noemi said, we need YOU to keep this blog going the way we initially intended to. Meanwhile we find us some fashionistas who love bargains, l'm going to attempt to keep Chatoyant updated with my own fashion adventures.

Since I started working, I've been extra careful about how much I spend-- and it is with much guilt that I admit most of my earned cash has been spent on ice cream-- so these are REALLY good finds in my opinion.

The first is this coin necklace. I like the contrast of the different colors (gold, silver, and bronze) and the length. I'm not big on larger/bulkier accessories, but I really like how this one looks with lower necklines. $3.98 at Target.                                                                            

The next two I found at the Payless near my house (9870 West Lower Buckeye Rd Tolleson, AZ 85353) that's closing soon-- and by soon, I mean within the next week. Not only did Payless have their "Buy One Get One 1/2 Off" promotion going on, but because of their closing, everything was reduced. And they give you a 40% off coupon for your next visit to that store!                                                                                   

I bought this little alligator ring for about $4 (originally priced $7) and bought my little sister a mood ring for $1. Honestly, I only bought this because my sister wanted the ring; I'm always sucked into buying things on sale. It's adorable nonetheless and matches my cute new green skirt (not a bargain, unfortunately) perfectly.

These shoes, however, I absolutely adore. How much I paid for them may be the best thing about them; brace yourself for this. Marked originally at $24.99, I only paid $2.50 for them! They'd been reduced to $8 and then $5, so with the purchase of another pair, they were all mine for just a few bucks! They're my new favorites. I've been wearing them nearly every day although I'm having some trouble parting with my every day silver flats. Funny thing: when I first saw them, I was immediately discouraged by their 6 1/2 size considering I wear a 7 1/2. After searching the entire store for my size, I gave the smaller size a try, and they miraculously fit!

Next is this silk blouse I found at Goodwill for $6.99. After I bought it, I was slightly upset with myself for spending so much on a thrifted blouse, but then I realized it was 100% silk. I mostly like it because of its simplicity and all the different ways I can wear it.

Last, but not least, is this beauty. From the Elle collection at Kohl's and originally $64, I paid less than $3.00 (after tax!) for it. All thanks to those dainty little $10 off cards they send out in the mail. I have no idea how we get them, but everyone should look into getting those mailed to them. But this dress..I love it. As simple as that. I'll probably wear it for our Thanksgiving party and dinner on Thursday.

 

With love, Gabee.