Olive Your Life

Hooray it's Monday!  Not.  Nobody says "hooray" on Mondays.  Not even those of us who don't have to work. (cough...me...cough)

 Oh, and that reminds me, I do have a job now.  (I guess that could deserve a hooray?)  It's just a part-time/seasonal job for the holidays working in retail but I'm happy with it because, let's be real, I'm only working there for the discount.  I had my orientation last Tuesday (which was when I got my discount card) and my first actual work day was yesterday but I already spent about $300 since getting that card.  20% off is not to be passed up - I might as well take advantage of it before my seasonal time is up, right?  Right.

So now that I'll be earning a little bit of money, you can bet that I've already got an idea of what to spend it on.  (And I haven't even gotten my first paycheck yet!)

Olive Edge ft. Aupie by frikkenduckie featuring knit tops

One of my most favorite trends for this season is leather!  I know, it's EXTREMELY hot on Guam, but I just can't help myself!  I think the leather look is okay in small doses, right?  And since everyone here on Guam has played out the mint and coral colors, I've found a new love for olive.  I mean, how could you go wrong with olive, right?

That olive sweater with leather shoulders is my FAVORITE coveted item right now.  Don't you love it?  And guess what?  It's only $28!  An OLIVE sweater with LEATHER details for under $30?  Yes, please!

 All of these items are under $30 - say, what!? - and from Aupie, an online retailer with amazing items and great prices.  They also offer free shipping worldwide, with no minimum purchase so you don't have to worry about those extra charges.

Aupie also has tons of different items to fit your personal style.  You know, in case you don't like olive or leather.  But you do, right?  And when you sign up on their website, they'll send you a coupon code for 15% off!  You better take advantage of that while you can - you know I will!

 

Hashtag YOU

So it's about that time of year where we start stressing out about our Christmas shopping lists!  The time where you have no idea what to get for your brother's girlfriend, your blogging buddy, or even your babysitter.  You want to get them something original that captures their personality, but don't really know what you should get, right?

Well look no further, because in LOVE with fashion has got that gift list covered with their personalized hashtag crop tops!  You can choose from the styles they already have or you can create your own!

ILWF Personalized Crop Tops by frikkenduckie featuring neon pink tops

There are endless possibilities with these tops so you can order for every single lucky lady on your list and create different sayings for each.  And yes, you can bet that I'll be placing an order soon for my very own #frikkenduckie crop top!  Plus, how AWESOME would it be to create personalized crop tops for your bridesmaids, teammates, coworkers, family, friends, etc. for a special occasion??!!  Uh, SUPER awesome, duh!

So what are you waiting for?  Start thinking up some cool phrases to put on those crop tops and get on over there and start ordering!

 

DIY Shoe Display

Remember my closet project that I started a few months back?  And how my shoe organization consisted of a dusty old cabinet?

Looks horrible, doesn't it?  I couldn't even fit all my shoes in there so whenever I took a pair out to wear, it ended up on the floor instead of back inside this mess of a shoe cabinet.

But thanks to a little creativity and inspiration from my niece, Kiana, AND an old bed frame I had lying around, I was able to transform that hot wooden mess up there into a spectacular shoe-stravaganza!

 

 Welcome to my shoe corner!  A lovely little place in my closet where my shoes can hang out without the worry of being cramped and neglected.  And you want to know how I did it?  I took the metal frame from a futon bed and stood it up in the corner.  Easy?  Yes.  Genius?  HELL YES!

 The bottom is where I keep my boots, flats, and sneakers.  I even hung some of my boots on pants hangers to reduce the clutter on the floor and to keep the shape of the boots nice and straight.  And you see those brown boots in the bottom right?  I got those for $5.00 (yes, $5!!) on Poshmark from @kskloset.  She is absolutely amazing and she's got a whole bunch of brand new boots that I highly suggest you check out!

All my sandals were originally on the floor but I had another genius idea to use the extra pants hangers to hang them on an extra curtain rod.  Eventually I'll get some wire hangers to do this idea and make it look a little prettier, but for now I'm fine with it.

In between is where the heels and wedges are kept.  I love how I can just hang my heels up and not have to worry about them scuffing or getting lost under each other since they're spaced out and able to fit neatly.  What a difference it makes when trying to get ready!

Isn't it awesome what you can do with old furniture?  I'm sure you have (or know someone who has) an old bed frame you can use to do this yourself.  Go get it and make your cluttered, dusty, shoe pile transform into a super chic shoe display.  You know, because display sounds much more fancy.

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink [+ a Giveaway!!]

Oh, hello there!  Remember me?  Well I am back for your reading and viewing pleasure!  As I said in my last post, I had been sick and feeling crappy which caused me not to blog, but I willed myself to get up this morning, make like a Nike - and just do it.

Anywho, I received some spectacular goodies in the mail recently which I am extremely excited about!  If you follow me on Instagram and Twitter (if you don't, what are you waiting for??!!) you would have seen a couple sneak peeks of these goodies already.

 

Dress and Belt:  (separate) Forever21  //  Cardigan:  DIY  //  Shoes:  SM Guam  //  Bag:  Louis Vuitton  //  Earrings and Pearl Bracelet:  c/o Lotus Blossom Design  //  Other Bracelet:  Cookie Lee Jewelry

The lovely Gina Volinskus is the founder and creator of Lotus Blossom Design (LBD), a contemporary, yet classic line of jewelry at prices that people (yes, even me!) can afford.  I stumbled across LBD and immediately fell in love with all of the pieces! 

 

Lady Bee Earrings

The coral pink stone surrounded by rhinestones and encased in gold makes me feel so glamorous!  It turns a simple outfit into a polished one as these earrings emit class and sophistication on their own.

Pink Lady Bracelet

Three strands of glass pearls varying in size along with a chain of brushed gold give this bracelet 4x the charm.  I am a huge fan of pearls and this piece has quickly become my favorite bracelet - worn almost every day since I received it.

My favorite part about it - and where it gets its name - is the little pink flower charm attached to it.  Its the little details that make the whole piece so much more special.

 Gina started by designing unique jewelry pieces as gifts for her friends and family and with the growing demand of her jewelry (how can you not want more of her amazing stuff!?), Lotus Blossom Design was born.  With the help of her sister Bianca, these two stylish sisters are now taking over the blog world - one post at a time!

And because these two ladies are just about the BEST jewelry line owners in the world, they are generously giving ONE lucky reader $50 to spend at Lotus Blossom Design!  That means you can get the Lady Bee earrings, the Pink Lady bracelet, and more!

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Sometimes I Can Be Simple

I've always been a complicated complex person.  I think I get it mostly from my grandmother who was probably the most complicated person in our family.  Trust me, I'm not over exaggerating.  My grandmother would not let the EMTs put her into the ambulance until she was properly dressed and her makeup was done.  Seriously.  The woman's about to have a full blown heart attack and she's making sure her lipstick is on point.

My grandmother had a big impact on my life so naturally I try to look my best and settle for nothing less.  I can be very complicated at times (Joey will definitely agree on this) but I do have a simpler side to me.  You don't have to be wearing 6-inch heels, sequins, or a wrist full of arm candy to look good.  Sometimes it's better to do without all that fuss.

Top:  Just a simple navy tank top  //  Cardigan:  Le Fleur Guam ($8.00)  //  Pants:  Ross ($16.00)

Flats:  Kors by Michael Kors ($14.00 at Ross)

Okay, I know I just said no sequins, but these sequins are clear, so they don't really count, right?  I mean if I didn't have a little sparkle in my outfit, it just wouldn't be "me".

Simple brown smokey eye, black liner, and mascara.  I'm not even wearing foundation either, just the new Garnier Oil-free BB Cream (review coming soon) I received recently.

What about you?  Are you complicated, simple, or just simply complicated?

♥ Duckie.

P.S. Don't you just LOVE this color scheme?  Pink, navy, and heather grey are perfect together!

Styling the 1-Cut Cardigan

 Top: Volcom (old)  // Shorts:  Forever21  // Cardigan:  DIY  //  Necklace: c/o Keena  // Bracelets: mixed from Sunglasses, Etc. Guam and Everblue Guam

 I've got tons of bracelets and bangles and I love to mix them up!

I also put together another, more dressy look that I wore to a birthday party at a hotel.  I wasn't able to get pictures of me wearing it, but I did snap a few horribly lighted photos of the outfit I wore anyway.  Again, sorry for the horrible lighting.  The sun was setting so it was shining directly through the windows.  I used the same cardigan and accessories so I won't list those down below.

Dress:  Volcom (unintentional theme going on here)  //  Shoes:  Carilo from JustFab

So there you have it.  That's how I've styled my DIY 1-cut cardigan so far.  Have you guys done this yet?  Show me your creations and how you styled it!!  I've got a bunch more DIY's up my sleeve that I'm planning to get done today so be sure to come back and check them out when they're up!

♥ Duckie.

Charlie Brown.

I've been feeling a little uninspired and overwhelmed the past few days because I've got a lot on my mind.  I wasn't much in the mood to post today but I love linking up for the Style Sessions so I figured I should get it done now and then nap for a bit after.

 

Necklace: c/o Keena  //  Bracelets:  Sunglasses Etc. Guam  //  Bag:  Louis Vuitton  //  Top:  Target  //  Cardigan:  La Fleur Guam  //  Faux Leather Snakeskin Leggings:  c/o Christy  //  Shoes:  SM Guam

 Since baseball season has started again here, you'll probably be seeing more pictures of the stadium in my upcoming outfit posts.  This is pretty much the only time I really go anywhere so just bear with me for now.

I'm ready for my nap now.  I have to get energized for a night full of baking because it's Chloe's turn to bring something to her school's bake sale this month. Yay.  -_-

♥ Duckie.

ILWF Wishlist + Calling All Bloggers [Contest]

Alright, so this collage accidentally got posted yesterday through Polyvore and it wasn't ready to be published yet so I apologize if you already commented on the original Polyvore posting!

In Love With Fashion Wishlist by frikkenduckie featuring a pleated skirt

So remember how I said I wanted to focus more on fashion/personal style on this little blog of mine?  Well this is me living up to it.  And since it's already been established that I'm absolutely AWESOME, I'm gonna let you guys in on a little secret:

In Love With Fashion is giving away £200 for you to spend at their shop!!

All you have to do is create a wishlist collage on your blog with all your favorite items from ILWF and link back to the ILWF website.  You know, like I just did.  Then, once you've published your post, email it to bloggers@e-tailwebstores.com.

Simple, right?

Duh.

Now get going and start creating!  You know you can't pass up an opportunity to create a simple collage and possibly win £200!!!

Please see all the details of this competition by clicking HERE.

Good luck!  And, if you do plan on creating a collage, please comment below with the link so I can check it out!!!

♥ Duckie.