The Affordable Winter Handbag Series // Black

The colder temps have arrived, and with that we have to put away our favorite colorful handbag. Sad I know! Time to take out the neutral, winter white and black handbags instead. But don't fear, a simple handbag is now far from ordinary!

For the fun of it, this is 1 of 3 posts in my Affordable Winter Handbag Series!

Today we start with black handbags, and then I will follow with winter whites and neutrals in the coming weeks! Hope you enjoy them! They are all highly rated (I checked!) and super cute! Because those two mean tons to us, am I right? :)

Product Information: click the links below to go to their retailers

1) Daily Look - $49.99  //  2) Urban Outfitters $42.00
3) Forever 21 - $27.80  //  4) Forever 21 - $27.80 

Black bags are a wonderful way to show your style. Pick through varieties of textures, details and embellishments to find a bag that really stands out! The above bags all have features that really make them shine.

For example, the first from Daily Look has a great leather texture that makes it look very chic. Plus you get the studded details! My favorite however is the one by Urban Outfitters. The metal embellishments make it so luxe! Especially the dainty chain strap. Perfect for upcoming holiday outfits or even just a quick trip to the coffee shop.

So breathe and keep calm this holiday season by worrying about one less thing. Your new winter handbag :)

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90s Grunge Fashion For Less

Being a child of the 90's, I was beyond floored when I heard that grunge fashion was back! The 90's were amazing. Cartoons weren't super edited to make parents happy and artists like Nirvana came into the picture. You could go to school looking like you got out of bed and be in style! Don't forget that we could play baseball in the street. Now you never see that happen. If I could go back for a day i absolutely would! Anyone else wanna come with me when I figure out how to? Hmm?

So..because of all that, I thought it would be fun to make a set of my favorite grunge pieces out right now. That is, all the ones we can buy for less!

*NOTE* This is an older post, but a lot of you guys really like it. Click here for to see my most current grunge posts. I post grunge stuff all the time! :)

1) Necklace $6.80 // 2) Crop Top $12.80 // 3) Booties $36.80

4) Beanie $8.80 // 5) Skater Skirt $15.80 // 6) Knee Socks $6.80

7) Sunglasses $5.80 // 8) Cuff - $12.80

How do i wear it?

Grunge is an easy look to pull off. Never look too put together. If you do, add something that you would never think to put with your outfit. For example, a nice dress with combat boots. Or in my set above, a random snow hat. Remember, grunge is about a few things. Dark florals, velvet textures, plaids plaids and more plaids, chunky shoes and hats (usually bowlers or beanies). Oh, and I don't recommend this look AT ALL  for work or formal functions!

xx Dayna

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The Perfect Ankle Boots Under $50

Hey Frugalista's!

Before I start my post I'd like to add a thank you to all of you who are checking out my blog and following my accounts. It means more to me than you'll ever know! :)

It's finally boot season! Something a lot of people do right now that really irks me is wear really...plain...boring...boots. We are individuals! Why not show it in on our shoes? Outfits stand out when they're different. Whether your style is boho, classic or rebellious, small details on your shoes can really make a statement about you.

Need some proof? A few times a year I see an elderly woman walking around my neighborhood. She is always wearing really bright Coach sneakers in the craziest patterns. Do I know her? No. Do I want to meet her? Absolutely! Her shoes tell me that she's pretty awesome!!

So...to get you guys started on finding your new perfect pair of boots, here are some that really speak for themselves.

1) Avocado Bootie - $49.99 //  2) Studded Combat Boots - $36.90

3) Soda Grunge Combat Boots - $26.99  // 4) Foldover Combat Boot - $38.80

5) Runaround Combat Boots - $39.80  //  6) Dollhouse Dandy Boot - $38.00

What's the craziest pair of boots you own? Share below!

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The Best Clutches Under $50

(Above Clutch- $14.80)

Do you have a clutch? I never used to. I remember they were so gaudy years ago that I wouldn't go near one of them. Things have greatly changed! Clutches have gotten much more sophisticated and classy. They are great for parties because they aren't bulky, hold only the necessities you need, and can easily add to an outfit! Clutches can also be dressed down!

I'm loving clutches right now. Yes I said it. So because of my recent love, I decided to post my five favorite clutches!

GREEN $48 // ZEBRA PINK $25 // FOSSIL $45 // METALLIC $39 // PURPLE $26

    Have a great weekend guys!

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Romantic Maxi Skirts for Fall 2013

Hey guys! Can you believe it's September already? Have any of you been wondering how to wear a maxi skirt this Fall? I have! I also noticed that in September society seems to get a little obsessed with romance. Think snuggly over-sized sweaters, big hot mugs of cider and late night lounging by the campfire roasting marshmallows. Do any of you see it too? So...inspired by the season I compiled some of my favorite romantic maxi skirts. You don't have to be in a relationship to enjoy them either. Be romantic whenever you freaking want to! Enjoy Frugalista's!

How Do I Wear It?

Some people love to pair over-sized sweaters with maxi skirts, but I'm not too crazy about it. Try this instead. Find a classic fit tee in your closet (black or white is the best). To avoid looking too bulky, tuck the tee into your skirt. Then throw a denim, faux leather (save them animals!) or moto jacket on top. Finish your look with some ankle boots or flip flops!

Product Information: (Click on links to go to their retailers):

1) Lulu's 'Under Skies' Maxi Skirt $50 // 2) Topshop 'Cut Above Floral' Maxi Skirt $50

3) AE 'Shadow Maxi Skirt' $35 // 4) F21 'Striking Chevron' Maxi Skirt $19.80

5) F21 Front Slit Maxi Skirt w/Belt $22.80

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6 Crazy Rings Under $50

I'm all about crazy rings right now, and it seems I'm not alone! I've been seeing them everywhere! It's a way to instantly update your look and make it unique. These stand-out pieces are sure to get some compliments!

Product Information: (In Clockwise Order):

1) House Of Harlow 1960 Stingray Embossed Leather Sunburst Ring -  Bloomingdales $45
2) Faceted Heart Ring -  Forever21 $3.80
3) Glitterrings Ring, 14k Gold-Plated Spike Knuckle Ring -  Macy's $20
4) H&M Ring -  H&M $6.21
5) Blu Bijoux Red and Gold Flame Cocktail Ring -  Max & Chloe $12
6) American Rag Ring Set -  Macy's $14

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My Favorite Sandals for Under $50!

Sorry it took me a while to post! I've been packing for a trip! Pretty excited about everything but the plane. Planes scare me so bad! Luckily I found a playlist scientifically chosen to calm plane anxiety. The songs are definitely not my style but its worth a shot!

I'll be back to blog on July 15th, but I will try to post something if I can!!

Sandal 1 - MOD CLOTH // Sandal 2 - MOD CLOTH  

Sandal 3 - LULU'S //  Sandal 4 - MOD CLOTH

Sandal 5 - SHOEDAZZLE // Sandal 6 - FOREVER 21

FRUGAL TIP:

As a tip for you Frugalistas, there are going to be a lot of retail sales going on in the US for the 4th of July. So check out your favorite stores if you can! I checked out my local J. Crew today and found that they had items for 30% off the sale price! Got some amazing steals! Also, don't forget to go to RetailMeNot if you shop online! You can find some great coupons there to possibly save even more!

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