A Dress & A Skirt:: Did it Work?

Obsess for Less

A Dress & A Skirt:: Did it Work?

May 21, 2014

photos by Mr. Mark McKinnon
{Salvation Army striped dress ($2.98) Gitionline black clearance skater skirt ($12.50), Amazon Red Faux Leather Peep Toe Gold Metallic Trim Heel ($15), Amazon MG Collection LUCCA Red Glamour Padlock Shopper Hobo Handbag ($11.98), Forever 21 Gold Choker Necklace ($2.98)

Total Look= Under $50

A Dress & A Skirt:: Did it Work?

$50 can go a long way in fashion if you are a smart bargain shopper. Many times I've stated before, "Fashion is what you buy, style is what you do with it." 

This unique outfit is a combination of a dress and a skirt. Yes. If you check my previous blog posts, you will notice that I love to create other forms of fashion from a plethora of other articles  of clothing. That's called, style. 

Yes, this is a dress. Who knew?

Thrift stores can be your best friend if you actually take the time to look through the many racks of clothing. Yes, it's very time consuming but would you rather spend $500 or $50 on an outfit that gives you the same confidence when you walk out the door? I personally like to get the best for my buck, and spending money on overly expensive name brand clothing isn't my forte. Sorry.

I picked my red/gold peep toe booties to accentuate the black & white stripes and luckily found in my closet the perfect red/gold bag to complete the look. :-) How creative can you get with your looks? I want to see! Tag #obsessforless so I can see just how creative you can be!

Sincerely, 

Brittney S. Carter

"Fashion is what you buy, style is what you do with it." 

The Lady in Red

Obsess for Less

The Lady in Red

May 19, 2014

photos by Mr. Mark McKinnon
( Boohoo.com  red bodycon midi dress, Steve Madden Marlenee Nude Heels
, Charming Charlie's Beaded Tribe Necklace, Michael Kors watch)

The Lady in Red...

It's literally been 7 months since I last blogged. Geesh.

Two words: Work-Aholic.  This is one of my favorite dresses, it's perfect in length, style and fit.

Today's look is called, "The Lady in Red." Red is a color that symbolizes strength, energy, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. When I wear red, I feel undefeated, powerful, and at my best. This midi red dress is the perfect fit and length for brunch, night out on the town, date night or can be worn with flats just as well. A nude sandal goes extremely well with bold, bright colors. Don't be afraid to get creative with your looks. Stand out. I didn't carry a clutch today because I wanted my dress to stand out.

Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, and has very high visibility. Red is used to indicate courage which explains a lot about my life. I am in the process of chasing my dreams and making them a reality.

Sincerely, 

Brittney S. Carter

"Teaching people from what I've learned is a great reward. Learning from those I admire is equally inspiring."