Fashion Week for the Economista

It's that time of year again. Saint Louis fashion week is on the horizon and you can feel the excitement stirring around the city. Invitations for kick off parties are already being sent out, fashionistas are making their final outfit selections and runways are being prepped to host fashion designs from world renowned designer Rebecca Minkoff and Project Runway's Victor Luna. If that weren't enough excitement, I've been asked to host one of the pre-show parties for fashion week! Yay! While I'm super excited, my husband and I are also super pregnant. Six months to be exact and the only thing I can think of is..... What am I going to wear? Pregnant or not you may have this same burning question and this blog post is dedicated to affordable and fashionable fashion week looks.

 

Looking great doesn't have to cost a fortune. There are so many options out there such as; discount department stores, shopping online, or even shopping your own closet.  If you’re like me sometimes I forget what’s actually inside my closet.  Every couple of months I have the urge to get it organized and in the process I find great pieces that I’ve completely forgotten about.  Maybe I bought it off season or didn’t have anything to go with it at the time, but it always feels great when I find something that works perfect.  I call it “the treasure hunt.”

If shopping your closet doesn’t work for you, there are many stores dedicated to chic affordable fashion! Stores like T. J. Max, Marshalls, Ross Dress For Less, H&M, and Old Navy have won the hearts of conscientious shoppers. They offer the hottest fashion at an unbelievable price.  Just the other day I found some amazing name brand items for a steal.

Lastly, if you don’t have time or feel like going into a store, shopping online has become one my new favorite pastimes and with the convenience of smartphones, tablets, and laptops, you can find your favorite look anywhere.  My personal favorite is on the couch with a cup of coffee.  A lot of times your favorite department store has a sale online, but not in the store. So, shopping online can be just as rewarding as sifting through the sales rack to get that perfect deal.  It’s less work.  Below are two outfits examples that I put together from one of my favorite discount retailers H&M.

Fashion Week Outfits by christiadeshields featuring h&m handbags

Picture details: Patterned Kimono $50.00, Leather Skirt $25.00, Floral Top $17.99, Sweatshirt Skirt $50.00, Earrings $3.50, Purse $25.00, Suede Sandals $66.00, Boots $50.00

 So, who’s coming to Fashion Week with me? For ticket information go to www.saintlouisfashionweek.com.  I hope to see you there!

 

 

DIY Lip scrub!! A secret I had to tell!

 This is an exciting beauty secret that I had to tell. So, I was in the mall the other day and I complimented this woman on her great lip color. It was this bold bright red that fit her skin tone perfectly.
  She informed me that she got the lipstick at Sephora. I can't remember the name of it, but the rest of the conversation was hard to forget. She said that she found the secret to long lasting lipstick and that was to apply a lip scrub. So I asked her what lip scrub did she used and when she told me that she DIY'ed it, I got even more excited. I almost jumped out of my skin! lol.....She said, "I use sugar cane, brown sugar, and vaseline!" II screamed "Genius!!!!!!! Really, that's it?!?!" So when I got home, I went into my cubbard. We only keep brown sugar in the house, so I dipped my finger in the vaseline and then dipped it in a bowl of brown sugar, scrubbed my lips for 30 seconds and then put my red lipstick on as I headed to Fashion Week as  well as another show afterward and I didn't have to reapply not one time! Plus, my lips felt so smooth!! This scrub will definitely be great for the winter months! I hope you try and let meknow what you think!! <3 Toodles
 
~Xo

DIY Lips scrub!! A secret I had to tell! by christiadeshields on Polyvore

DIY ways to feel refreshed!

2 DIY ways to feel refreshed with lemons! Lemons are such a great healing source.  They help with hydration, digestion, weight loss and even help get rid of acne! Here are two great ways to get refreshed DIY style with lemons!

RECIPE:
4 lemons
Water
3Sprigs of Mint
(use your favorite sweetener)

Mix together with Ice and enjoy!

DIY FACIAL SCRUB

With Just 3 ingredients that  you already have at home, you can scrub away the cares of the world and leave your skin feeling luxurious and fabulous.  Just mix some extra virgin olive oil with a lemon and brown sugar and there you go! An all natural body scrub.  This one is definitely one of my favorites!

How do you Feel Good During the Week?

So, I have not blogged consistently in a few weeks and it's for a really good reason.....Summer is over for me and the return of the routine has set in. If you didn't know, I'm a Spanish Teacher by day and every year I return it takes me a few weeks to get back into the groove. Well I'm back and I missed you guys! For a lot of you all i'm sure many of you are returning back to work from vacation or back to school. The great people over at Ice Mountain Sparkling water asked me....How do you add a little fun to your weekly routine? Here are my top 5 Ways to add a little fun and excitement into my week and just plain feel good! How about you? What do you do?



1. Exercise

2. Date night even if its with yourself....go get your nails done!

3. Shop!!! even if it's your own closet. I can't tell you the number of times I got through my closet and find things that I've forgotten about. It's always such a fun surprise!

4. KUMBAYAH Stop and smell the roses. A lot of times we become so busy that we forget to slow down and really enjoy life.

5. Spice up your week and try a new recipe!!

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8 things I'm excited about for fall

Since we are all soooooooo over summer, I've been spending some much needed time day dreaming about fall...and can I tell ya that i'm super excited! It's been one of my feel good moments of the week.  Here's my top 8 of what I'm excited about for fall!

1. Call me the beanie girl! I have them in every color.  Some are thick and some are quilted and I also have turban style beanies.  I just love them.
2.  I can't wait until the pumpkin spice syrup returns to Starbucks.  There's just something about the smell and taste of pumpkin that say welcome fall!
3.  I absolutely love these boots from Steve Madden.  They are originally $170.00, but I found them at Marshalls for $50.00.  I love a great deal!
4.  The Leather T-shirt.  I got mine from the NSale at Nordstrom.  That sale was amazing!
5.  Soups.....They just make you feel so warm inside and out.
6.  Cardigans and Ponchos.  I have some really amazing ones this season and I'm stoked to style them:)!
7.  Scarves.  They are the one piece that can bring your layers together.
8. WATER! Even though it will get cooler, we have to remember to stay hydrated!  Stay hydrated in style with Ice Mountain Water! They have some amazing new flavors of water. 


What are you excited about? Leave your comments below XOXO

                                                         

 

7 things i'm excited about for fall by christiadeshields featuring a black cape
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