Weekly Wednesday Blog Hop #59

 

 

 

This week's featured blog is Crafty Craziness & Living the Hooah Life.

 

 

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Tip Tuesday: Fashionable, Affordable Living

Looking good and feeling great takes a little time and attention. The good news is that fashionable living doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Check out these money-saving tips:

Affordable Fashion

 

Some of the most expensive components of fashion are accessories. If you know where to look, however, you can always have the trendiest looks at rock-bottom prices. Need a fresh look? Try starting with a trendy new pair of eyeglasses. At Warby Parker, you can get the hottest new looks at affordable prices. Additionally, every time they sell a pair of frames, they donate eyeglasses to someone in need. What could be better than giving back while saving money on top fashions? And we all know it’s easy to drop some serious cash on jewelry. If your money is tight, be sure to head on over to Etsy for affordable accessories. The handcrafted pieces available here feature many of this year's top trends at prices that won't break the bank.

Affordable Beauty

 

Each year, women spend millions of dollars on cosmetics and other beauty products. You can cut down the amount you spend as well as your carbon footprint by following these frugal tips! Many women use cotton balls to apply makeup, astringents and other beauty products. Unfortunately, these absorbent applicators soak up a lot of product, resulting in waste. To avoid this, replace cotton balls with flat cotton pads or product-specific applicators. In addition, to reduce waste and your personal carbon footprint, participate in a corporate recycling plan. MAC Cosmetics will send a free lipstick of choice to anyone who returns used MAC Cosmetic containers to them.

Affordable Lifestyle

 

While beauty and fashion are important parts of life, they aren’t the only components of an affordable lifestyle. Resources abound for frugal shoppers. You can find coupon codes for almost anything online. Sites such as RetailMeNot provide coupon codes for both online and retail purchases of items you need and want to buy. Gift cards work just as great and just like cash—and sometimes you can purchase a gift card for less than its actual value! Simply make sure that you are able to use the gift card before any applicable expiration date or penalty fees kick in.

Keep on your toes while shopping savvy! 

Fashionable, Affordable Living was guest blogged by Morgan at Gray & Gabbana.

A Shady Afternoon: Top Picks In Women's Sunglasses

Season after season, trend reports come out for every imaginable fashion item, from the hottest colors to the ideal hemlines. Today, we're going to give a little love to our sunglasses - the accessory which, like shoes, are so practical, yet so full of potential for flair.  Below are this season's top 5 shades:

1) We often categorize our sunglasses based on frame shape, but which category would this pair of Fendi sunglasses fit into? With its tilted lenses and almost upside-down look, you can bet you'll be shading your eyes in the most fashion-forward way possible. Go the unconventional route and boldly choose the pair in cheerful mustard yellow.  (Fendi)

2) Round lens sunglasses are back!  While the round sunnies of modern year hark lovingly back to the 1960s, they nonetheless have their feet strongly planted in 2013.  Taking inspiration from John Lennon (who was at the pinnacle of this fashion statement), Zara updates the once-outdated shades with a sophisticated tortoise shell frame.  (Zara)

3) Cat Eye sunglasses have been on trend for several years now, but 3D floral appliques are a fairly new addition to the fashion scene. Hit two birds with one stone in this pair of Urban Outfitters Black Floral Applique Sunglasses.  Never have you looked so fresh emulating the 1950s.  (Urban Outfitters)

4) Aviators are among the most flattering of frame shapes, radiating both uptown glamour and beachy carelessness.  Update the classic dark frame by looking for punchy colors and thicker temples. These Forever 21 Aviator Sunglasses in rose pink are right in line with this trend, while still being subdued enough to be worn for years to come.  (Forever 21)

5) There is something so pretty about this pair of Dolce & Gabbana Oversized Glitter Frames.  With its clear frame and suspended glitter particles, the feminine, ethereal look is perfect for the girl who wants to surreptitiously shade her eyes and sneak a daydream.  If a fairytale princess lived among us, she'd be wearing these lovelies.  (Dolce & Gabbana)

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A Shady Afternoon Guest Blogged by: Angelica Ng of Red-Soled Fashionista - An average teenager who has a love for fashion, despite not actually having red soles.

Thank you so much to all of our awesome guest bloggers while I'm gone on vacation. I will try to reply to comments and emails a bit while I'm gone but it may take me longer than normal. I will be back soon!! :) xoxo, Melissa