for those of us WITHOUT black cards...

For those who long for couture but need to use that money for rent, not Christian Louboutin pumps, I have a simple solution. It's easy to be chic on a college budget. Investment in a few key pieces -- a bag, sunglasses, coat and jeans -- is the trick, but its unecessary to wear C&C tanks and Prada flip-flops. Be smart with your purchases!

People with too much money and too little sense buy the most inane things becuase they are just too damn lazy to look for a better deal.

Well you're lucky I am blessed with excellent taste AND sense...I do it for you baby! :)


EXHIBIT A
2 trends in one: patent leather and the wedge.
added bonus: comfortable! and versatile! you can wear these babies to class or to a club.
con: Marc by Marc jacobs for $315 at www.barneys.com

EXHIBIT B: Just as cute with an even more delicious pricetag - 10.49 from www.payless.com
Now wouldn't you feel stupid paying 30 times more for the same shoe? Once again...you're welcome.









Another beautiful accesory c/o Marc by Marc Jacobs by way of www.eluxury.com

The animal print is SO in (google kate moss leopard jacket and prepare to fall in love)
However, this is a canvas bag for $158 which is fine if you have cash to burn.

For those of us who think a cotton bag for that price is ridic, check out my find below.

This zebra print bag is:
*more versatile because of its black/white motif
*will set you back $12.50 from www.oldnavy.com





















And so my darling Fashionistas, use your head. Just because there is a label emblazoned on your clothes does NOT make you fashionable. It just makes you rich. and Rich does not = Chic by any means.
Don't be snobby about brands because some of my best purchases have been made from random places like Target. Yes, I just said said I shop at Target.


Always keepin it real,
yours truly
SB