online shopping can almost be as much fun as walking in and out of stores trying to find the perfect thing.

the greatest online websites for the most fabulous online shopping are very private though

a few even ask you to "apply" to become a member.

i thought i would give you all a few of my favorites :)

Bag, Borrow, or Steal

"the smart & savvy fashion secret"

bagborroworsteal.com

bag, borrow, or steal offers various accessories to purchase or rent!

bag, borrow, or steal was actually mentioned in the first Sex in the City movie! 

louise from st. louis with the rented louis vuitton ring a bell?

becoming a member is necessary with this website; but the send you e-mails constantly about incredible offers :)

BlueFly

"the ultimate hook-up for the fashion obsessed"

bluefly.com

bluefly is a website that has some of the most desirable designs from top fashion icons at a discounted price

women's, men's, shoes and handbags are all available

as seen on project runway

definitely worth keeping an eye out for your favorite garment to show up on bluefly

Shop It To Me

"your personal shopper"

shopittome.com

once you become a member of shop it to me, you enter your preferences of what brands, designers, styles, clothing items, sizes, etc. that you like

weekly emails are sent of items they think would interest you

and you can find these items easily on the website or order them right from your email account

and the items are always marked down big time

there is currently a free people dress that is normally $118 for $59 

50% off? that is a steal. 

so i haven't been able to post lately because i have been visiting my boyfriend at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

you know, the school with the blinding orange color for anything and EVERYTHING

it's sad how many college students, in the south especially, lack the desire to dress well because they are in class all day

i've literally only seen girls in Nike shorts and a big t-shirt of some sort

anyway,  i thought i would post some different shops that have great pricing and great stuff for the "struggling" college student.

*almost all universities have access to these.

-francesca's collections

francesca's is located all over the country and has some great finds usually under $50

-forever 21

i don't know how many times i can stress it. FOREVER 21 HAS EVERYTHING

the prices are always great and they have so many styles that will fit anyones person style

specialty shops close to college towns of all sizes:

serendipity- knoxville, tennessee

the freckled frog- tuscaloosa, alabama: roll tide!

mis'behavin- oxford, mississippi

swanky boutique- columbia, south carolina

muse- franklin, tennessee

red dress boutique- athens, georgia

tiger lily boutique- auburn, alabama.

these are quite a bit more pricey but worth it.
this post is lacking pictures, which sucks, but my computer is being dumb :)
happy shopping girls!

some pics i took from my iPhone at the thread show

forgot to mention the wonderful perks of being a student at a fashion school

i made my schedule the other day for the fall quarter

and my classes consist of:

-the retail environment

-20th century designers

-marketing essentials

-tech of business applications

-english composition

i will blog all about what i learn, promise.

i only have classes two fulls days and one half day every week.

FIDM you have a great system, my friend.

went to the thread show today and it was a huge success

found some really great, unique stuff.

my winter fave is the turtlescarf

sounds crazy, i know, but it's a turtle neck, hood, and scarf all in one.

and for a very decent price.

the co-founder of turtlescarf is liza b. domingo and you can check it out at turtlescarf.com

they have a new line coming out this october!

a perfect buy for you labor day vacay.. lolli beach candy swimwear

love, love, love these itsy bitsy bikinis

i got the cute tiffany blue bottoms in the middle. LOVE <3

lollibeachcandy.com

my favorite find of the day was boutiquing.com

a great way to discover boutiques around you,

boutique parties, events, and sales,

new boutiques are added weekly,

high-end shopping events,

and weekly giveaways.

can't go wrong checking in on this website every once in a while!

xoxo.

the thread show is this sunday, august 22 in orange county, california

the thread show presents over 100 independent fashion designers

performing artists

a swap lounge to trade in the old for new

unique, hand-crafted, high-quality designs from some favorite designers

a showcase of emerging fashion designers and the music and art that rock their world

$8 RSVP online or $10 at the door.

orange county fair grounds

check it out :)

i've recently become infatuated with the flirty, girly rocker look..

pairing leather with delicate lace and florals

studded leather booties with a girly floral dress

a leather jacket, floral top, and high-waisted skirt

patterns such as polka dots, stripes and plaid can complete any look.

all are a very classy look with a little edge.

places to check out to find this cute style:

lfstores.com

for those who love a unique boutique

cottonon.com

for those looking to spend less

‎"It's hard when your old life leaves without telling you.
 When it catches you off guard it makes you feel like you weren't ready.
But you are."

home sweet home. laguna beach.

rachel bilson has always had fabulous taste

tops with the shoulders cut out are a summer chic look to go for day or night

i envy people who have raw photography talent