Party in the Back

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Forever 21 tank, Brandy Melville top, Blank NYC shorts, accessories from Forever 21, H&M, Brandy Melville, Taiwan

The skull obsession will never cease. This top is probably easy to DIY but I figured for $18 it’s worth the time and accidents my clumsy hands may have caused.

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Colorblocking Blue/Pink

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Splendid dress, 2% leather jacket, Keds

Quick post of my quick outfit – throw on a leather jacket over anything really to pull everything together!

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Diane Kruger Can Do No Wrong

Whether on the red carpet or the street, I’m always in awe of Diane Kruger’s fabulous style. Here are some shots from this year’s Met Gala and Cannes Film Festival. Can girl be more glamorous?

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Pictures via Popsugar

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Heavy Metal

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Oops – repeat offender with this trench from the last post. What can I say – it’s just that functional. Layered a hella old tunic from Taiwan with a dress. Going sleeveless – summer finally feels here.

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One Time Only

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Forever 21 sunnies, Vena Cava trench, RVCA top, Current/Elliott The Stiletto Leopard Print Stretch Jeans, mom’s vintage Celine necklace, Urban Outfitter belt, accessories from Brandy Melville, Chloe and Isabel, and Taiwan.

Well this is sad. I’ve wanted these CE pants forever, and patiently waited for them to go on sale. Finally got it on sale, wore it for a day, but ended up returning them because the Too Poor for Couture in me couldn’t justify the price even at 40% off. (If you’re interested – limited sizes are still at Nordstrom here)

So here you go – the one time only I had these pants on and the outfit I put together.

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Splurge or Save: Jean Jacket with Leather Sleeves

Photobucket Left: RAG & BONE/JEAN The Jean Jacket w/ Leather Sleeves, $495 Right: Urban Outfitters byCORPUS Denim Jacket, $79

Fresh off of my last post with the Sunner ponte jacket with leather sleeves, I found more goodies with leather sleeves! Don’t get me wrong, I love good quality and the likes of high fashion – but being TPFC, I always like to do the research and share with my readers cheaper alternatives!

I love the addition of leather sleeves on the cool girl staple jean jacket. So what do you think? Rag & Bone/Jean or Urban Outfitter’s byCORPUS at fraction of the price?

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Freebies

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H&M shirt, Urban Outfitters booties; accessories from Forever 21 and Brandy Melville

I feel incredibly lucky to have kind friends who work in different areas of the industry. Not only do I draw inspiration and learn from them, I also receive awesome gifts from time to time! Today I wore this cool Sunner blazer with leather sleeves which I paired with leather shorts; both given by industry friends. Not only that, I also received the latest neon nail colors from another friend who works in cosmetics. Thank you M., Y., D., and all who have been so generous and added more material on TPFC!

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Details

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Ella Moss vest, Splendid top, Blank Denim Hi Rise Skull Shorts, Pink by Victoria Secret tights, Jeffrey Campbell Tardy Boots

Wore my new skull shorts today – but didn’t pair them with the right apparel to show off the skulls so I’m posting pictures here. Found them on a site I’ve been obsessed with lately – Gypsy Warrior. They got some really cute things and of course, at TPFC approved price points!

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Poisonous

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TPFC Item: skull printed scarf $17

The skull scarf craze started with Thomas Wylde years ago – but let’s be real – I’m never gonna spend $200 on a scarf. There’s been a plethora of knock offs and variations of the skull scarf since, I even found an almost identical knockoff for a mere $3 in Taiwan and still use it years later.

Thomas Wylde and his skull makings are not as popular anymore, but my skull obsession ceases to fade. I was ecstatic when I came upon this one in a random boutique for $17! I love the versatility too – use it as a scarf, headband, belt, play tug-a-war with it… at that price I’m considering getting more colors!

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Don’t Cross Me

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Brandy Melville sweater, Urban Outfitters sweater shorts, Steve Madden boots, Jeremy Scott x Swatch watch, accessories from Forever 21, Brandy Melville, ASOS

Over the years I’ve accumulated a number of “crosses,” mostly in jewelry. I’m not religious, and I hope it doesn’t offend anybody that a cross is just a shape that I happen to like, similar to my liking of stars. So here you have it – me and my triple cross outfit and a showcase of my cross accessories.

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