Basics on a budget

Basics Basics Basics

Its all the rage in the blogger and fashion world right now! What it means to me as a mummy is easy pieces that will HOLD UP to multiple washes (kid goo is always on me) and are quality pieces under $40. 

1.Ripped denim :ups your cool factor and will stump older generations such fun!

2. A COOL t-shirt: Love +LOFT for a 

cool t-shirt with a bit of embellishment 

3. COMFY kicks: This trend is EVERY single ladies hallelujah finally shoes that are comfortable are also in fashion!! I saw it myself at NYFW Adidas and Nike ruled the front row.

BUY JEANS HERE

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BUY SNEAKERS HERE

CUTE HIGH TOPS UNDER $40

Old Navy: White hot sale on white denim

White hot white denim on sale at old navy with code $19

MIDWEEK

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Bun tricks

Take a seat lets turn that crazy two day old hair into a chic bun that makes you look like you actually showered in the past 48 hours. 

THE TOOLS:

hair spray

dry shampoo

hair tie

bobby pins

bow head wrap

Conair bun maker

Step: 1 

BRUSH hair!!!!! Maybe for the first time in a while. I love conair's round brush

it really makes all those stray hairs smooth.  Spray with dry shampoo on roots use a little not a lot and really give it a good rub in. Pull hair into the hole of the mesh bun maker and spread equally all over to cover sponge. Use hair tie and bobby pins to secure. 

Step 2:

Pull hair though for desired fullness with what my hair dresser mom calls a rat tail comb I have no idea the chic name for it. I find it makes it more precise then using fingers but those will work as well!

Step 3:

Hairspray the heck out of it and tie a bow around it and you are done!

A simple fix for some crazy mom hair. 

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It's all in the details

It's all about the details making less expensive items look high end.

I love finding items under $40 that have fancy details. A unexpected rose gold tip on a hoodie string makes a basic feel way cooler. A studded beanie makes a basic hat have some whimsy and trendy $15  Loft sunnies always get a bunch of compliments! 

I have three examples all under $40 to make you feel like a million bucks without breaking the bank. 

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BUY SUNNIES HERE

BUY SIMILAR HOODIE HERE

BUY SIMILAR HOODIE HERE