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Romper- Roo

Summer is around the corner and we’ve been lucky enough to start feeling the heat in the metro NYC area. With the warm weather quickly approaching looking good never seemed so tricky. In the summer heat, sometimes the only thing that feels right is probably wearing close to nothing and that is not FF!

I’m not here to introduce the romper because I’m sure you all know what that is. I’m here to promote it just a tad because of how surprisingly comfortable, light and cute this garment is!

“If you try hard, you die hard,” and the romper definitely gives off the, “I’m not trying too hard vibe but I still look good”.

After all, rompers were specially designed for toddlers & children because they were light and loose fitting and easy for children to play in. They became pretty popular in France in the 1950′s and were mainly used for little boys. It wasn’t until 2006 that the romper made a come back in the high fashion world, after its first appearance in America in the 1900′s.

Flash forward to 2010 and a quick romper history lesson- you’ve got to check the romper out!

Below are a few that I found that are summer and pocket friendly:

Forever21.com-$14.50

Forever21.com- $8.80

Forever21.com-$10.90

Americanapparel.net-$38.00

Try a romper out! You wont be disappointed!

Xoxo,

Dee

 

The Flat-Pleated Skirt

I am a huge fan of the flat- pleated skirt and I first saw this style of skirt at BCBG Max Azria and I absolutely loved it! As much as I loved the skirt, I am not  huge fan of the price tag…138 dollars.

Front and back pleasted skirt from BCBG:

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FF has good news!!!

Thank Express for making a very similar skirt, check it out:

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 Even better, the skirt has a zipper on the back which makes this one more likable then the one from BCBG…

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 I had to zoom in on the zipper, I am really loving it!!!

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 The best part is that  the skirt from Express is over 100 dollars less than the one from BCBG!

Go to Express and try on this skirt!!!

 The price tag- $34.50. You cant beat that!!!

Fashionably & Economically yours,

Dee

The Poncho for the Fall

Ponchos are back!! The trend from the 60′s is a definite must this Fall.

Pair the poncho with  a pair of tights and high boots and you’ve got yourself the perfect casual outfit if your planning to spend a little time outdoors.

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Poncho- $16.90- Forever21.com

Legging- $4.50- Forever21.com

Zigi Soho Oak Suede Boots- $59.95- DSW.com