Meet Toni, an
Assistant Editor at a well-known post production advertising company.
Toni approached me for help saying, "I want to look like an
adult!" :)
To start the day
off, we headed to the Westside Pavilion to check out Cotton On. Toni and
I started a secret board on Pinterest, so I could get an idea of what kind of
look Toni was going for. Cotton On felt like a perfect place to start
because it has a very laid back California look, but it’s super cheap.
One of my new
favorite stores at Westfield Culver City is Call It Spring. Their shoes
cost an average of about $40 a pair. We headed here next because although
I'm sure Toni's Crocs are super comfortable, it was time for something a little
more edgy.
Forever 21 had a
denim sale! Woot woot!
As I've said
before, one of the easiest things a girl can do to improve her look is get her
eyebrows tended to on a regular basis. Eyebrow threading usually costs
around $10. I do it once a month.
Outfit #1
Total cost: $65
We got this pair
of jeans on sale at Forever 21 for $8.99. We found the shirt there too
for $15. If there's one thing I can say about Forever 21 it’s that you do
get a lot of bang for your buck… but don't ever put their clothes in the dryer
if you ever want to wear them again lol.
We found Toni's
black sandals at Call It Spring for $40.
This is a pretty
simple look, but the small details help take it to the next level. The open
back makes it fun, and if Toni wants to wear this to work she can; she'll just
need to pair it with a cardigan to cover up the party in the back :)
Outfit #2
Total cost: $42
This entire
outfit we found at Cotton On. This dress was on sale for $15! The
flats cost $20, and the sunglasses were two for $12.
This is a really
comfortable look that you can dress up or down, depending on the shoes and
makeup.
Outfit #3
This entire
outfit came from Toni's closet! She had never worn the dress before
because she was too afraid it was blending in with her skin tone. I
suggested she accessorize with a black belt and black heels to help draw the
attention away from the color.
She originally
bought this dress for a wedding, and paired with these accessories she can pull
it off. But she can also wear this dress on a normal day too, just like I
do! Just throw on some flats and a fun necklace, and the entire feeling
of the outfit changes.
So there you have it. Simple items
and little details helped Toni look more like the woman she is today!
I've said this before and I'll say it again:
A lot of girls don't think they have time for makeup, but a quick eye shadow, a
little blush, and a tinted lip gloss can go a long way and it takes only five
minutes.
I hope my simple tips help Toni keep her
look up and give her the confidence she needs to trust her instincts. I
also hope this shows YOU that you can look great, even if you're on a budget.