Sam Edelman- Spiked “Dahila” Heels OOTD

Posted on December 17, 2013 by itsapplesandorangesblog

Sam Edelman heels are classic and beautiful,high-end enough to be saved for special occasions, but not so out of range that its impossible to obtain a pair. In comes Target! Yet again they’ve hit the nail on the head with this collaboration. I’ve mentioned the summer sandals in a previous post Sam & Libby Sandals and now I’ve gone ahead and purchased this basic statement heel with a twist. Featuring a spiked heel and snake print embossed on the front, this heel provides enough embellishments for a night out but is also subdued enough for a work day as I wore it. I went for a business casual look (appropriate for my dress code at work) and went with all black with hints of print. My black fitted turtle neck is a staple for these fall months as well as these high waist trousers from American apparel. Top it off with a houndstooth cardigan and a crème scarf and your all set for a high stakes day, or a chill evening out. The height make them super comfy and easy to move around in. I got my true size (6) it is also available in the color pewter (silver/grey). Links at the bottom!

Sam & Libby Dahlia Spiked Heel Pumps

High Waist Pants

Turtle Neck Top

Love

Ari

The Perfect “Holiday Heel” +OOTD

Posted on December 12, 2013 by itsapplesandorangesblog

While gift shopping at my local mall I came across these bad boys and knew they had to be mine immediately! Not only are they incredibly sexy but they are functional and within a limited budget! Forget everyone’s gifts, I was in heaven prancing around Forever 21 deciding which size suited me best. I opted for my standard size 6, although the 5.5 did fit me I felt slightly less tension on the back with my normal size. The “Modernist Buckled Heel” offers a cool funky geometric cut with two buckled ankle straps. They are as stylish and classic as heels but are comfortable enough to be compared to wedges as well. They are faux suede and come in at a cool $32.80, whats not to love? I styled them with old season zebra harem pants (also from forever 21) and a crisp white button up suitable for work attire or a casual day out. Simple minimalist jewelry and my hair up in braids. I love how they can transition easily from day to-night and I will be making use of these babies for some time to come. Links Below!

Buckled Heels

Zebra Knit Leggings

Classic Woven Button Up

❤ Ari

Quick OOTN Inspiration

Posted on October 14, 2013 by itsapplesandorangesblog

This is a quickie post seeing as I didn’t get too many photos, but I wanted to share this awesome little number I got at forever 21! Perfect for a night out this sexy dress features a geometric print with a waist cutout and exposed zipper. For only $15.80 I thought it was a steal and a complete easy look to throw on in a hurry. I paired it with red mary jane pumps from target, but it can also be played up with Neon’s as pictured on the forever 21 site. Links Below!

Geometric Print Dress

Red Mary Jane Pumps

-Ari

Tiger Print Bodysuit-OOTN

Posted on July 8, 2013 by itsapplesandorangesblog

Fourth of July has come and gone and with it came a night of celebrating and enjoying a night out on the town. Forever 21 has always been a staple go-to place for on trend affordable outfits for the masses. Once again they did not fail me for this weekend holiday as I did manage to snag this awesome tiger print bodysuit a couple of weeks ago. (still available on the site!) This lightweight bodysuit features a scoop neckline, back and snap button closure. It is incredibly soft! Throw it on with some jeans and a leather jacket for an edgy look, or keep it light and fun as I did for those summer night outs. I paired it with one of my favorite thrifted high waist shorts, red Mary-Jane style pumps from target and a clutch that actually came with Sonia Kashuk brushes (also from target-old season). Ladies please do not forget your Band-Aids/blister guards if you haven’t worn your shoes too many times! I learned this the hard way as I am now recovering from wearing them the entire night. All in all I had a great time watching the night sky light up and I loved the comfort of the outfit.

Cons
-If your not a fan of panty lines, this bodysuit is not a thong and may show up depending on the material you are wearing over it (my jeans weren’t too bad)

-The accessibility of using the restroom often while having a “night out” was compromised by having a bodysuit on. The snap button closure did help some.

For only $12.80 I don’t think a simple summer night outfit could get any better. Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday!

-Ari

Forever 21 Tiger Print Bodysuit

“Pernella” Mary Jane Target Pumps

Day to Night Looks

Posted on April 20, 2013 by itsapplesandorangesblog

Im sad to say these are the last Vegas trip looks I have. I had so much fun and took a lot of time to put together each individual outfit for each day. I didnt want to over pack (even though I was still 5 pounds over the limit of 40) so I took what I had and improvised by switching up key items and thus creating entirely new looks by just switching one or two pieces. During one of the last days, I wore this casual white and black celine inspired t-shirt purchased on etsy.com. Everyone from fashion bloggers to rihanna is rocking it and I love how you can dress it up or down. I paired it with high waist vintage calvin klein shorts that my sister found at Buffalo Exchange last year on my home visit to NY and these target faux leather ankle boots that resemble jefrrey campbell/Dr.martens ones for less than half the price! Red lips and my Boy London snap back to top me off and I was good to go!

Faux leather with Elastic Insert
Mossimo Kolee Boot- Target
(Assorted Colors) Gold “Boy” Logo Snap Back-Boy London

Snap Back- Boy London, Asos
Golden Cross Earring- Forever 21

Later on that night I attended a Pin Up show that the hotel I stayed at features. I simply changed my top, removed the hat and slicked my hair back into a ponytail. I have featured this black crop top with faux leather sleeves before on my blog (worn on new years), it was purchased at love culture. The switch up gave me a little extra “edge” for the night. I enjoyed the show thoroughly as it featured so many beautiful ladies in my favorite retro attire! It was everything I expected a Vegas show to be and so much more.

Until next time!

-Ari

Target Faux Leather Boots

Jeffrey Campbell Boots

What happens in Vegas……

Posted on April 10, 2013 by itsapplesandorangesblog

Just got back from LAS VEGAS, Nevada!!!! I went this past weekend with a group of friends and the boo thang for a lovely weekend of fun, partying and living it up! The original plan was to blog outfit post as I was there but with a combination of high wifi rates and my physical state not being up to par I chose to save it for a time when my thoughts were less fuzzy. I stayed for a total of 4 days and was able to put together some epic looks that Im really excited about. Lets start off with a bang…My sexy catsuit from love culture! Their are no words for how this thing made me feel. It hugged you in close, and was revealing enough to be sexy but not so much that it was vulgar due to the high neck collar and length of the pants. The curvature and placement of the mesh is positioned to give the illusion of a smaller waist to hip ratio (which works in my favor!).The royal blue complimented my skin tone and of course the sheer vertical mesh up each leg (reaching my waist) was just the Vegas oophm that I needed. Needless to say I received so many compliments from both males and females. We went to Pure Nightclub and I danced the night away to west coast gangster rap/twerkin songs that I never heard of and had an amazing time showing off my sexy attire.

Go check this catsuit out if you want to feel extra special one night!

-Stay tuned for more of my looks in Las Vegas,
ARi

Love Culture Mesh Catsuit- Also available in Black

Pure Nightclub was not ready!

Black Pumps are from Target

Love Culture Jumpsuit

Also in Black

Black Mary Jane Pumps

Forever alone & Forever 21

Posted on March 2, 2013 by itsapplesandorangesblog

I went out alone for the first time last night! It was sort of liberating…yet scary at the same time. Who knew you could have fun rollin with a clique of 1? It was freezing last night and the 180 lounge was hosting a fashion show by the lovely studio by keliann. I got to meet Kaylani from viva_glam_kay (from instagram). She was super sweet and gracious even though I felt like the only creeper (alone wanting a picture). Overall the night was fun/socially awkward and my outfit was a hit!. I am wearing a coral zippered jacket from target (purchased on clearance so its not available on the site anymore), polka dot bustier from forever 21 and my new houndstooth high waist leggings that Im obsessed with! (forever 21). Normally I am against wearing leggings as pants but I had to make an exception for these considering I felt like I was slaying in them (high waist & tight =super confidence booster)