I recently discovered a new shopping tip you guys might enjoy. Check out this adorable tunic/top I found:

However, since I’m not quite tall enough, it fell at an awkward length. But instead of just tossing it aside and looking for something else, I decided to try it on in a size 3x larger than my normal one. And voila! I got a new dress for the price of a top!

Want more tips?

-Shop in other departments, like the kid’s section.

-Save money and visit your local thrift store.

-And if all else fails, borrow something from a friend or a family member. But don’t forget to ask!

image source: forever21.com 

Although Forever 21 is a store known for making countless knock-offs, I’m definitely not one to usually hate (like I’m about to). Let’s be real, Forever 21 may make knock-offs and it may be a disrespect to the original designers, but who can really afford the real deal that costs $439483 except those who use $1′s like toilet paper. I don’t know about you, but I am not made out of money here. I have admiration for the true designers, but I cannot afford the luxurious life and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

I’ve definitely got love for Forever 21 with its mostly affordable prices, variety and sometimes good sales racks. However, a recent visit to their website did make me scoff a little bit. On their homepage is a trend alert of mixing “boyish styles with feminine patterns and accessories for that sexy tom boy look.” The first thing that came to mind was, “Really, Forever 21?” Talk about being late in the game. The girly androgynous look has been here for a while now. Oh and also, I wish they’d widen their spectrum of their menswear as womenswear on their site. A flannel is not the only way to achieve the “sexy tom boy look.” Where are my trouser pants, blazers and grandpa sweaters, Forever 21? Come on, step your game up before the masses look elsewhere to achieve this new trend you speak of.

So definitely don’t get me wrong, I’ve still got love for Forever 21. I just wish they’d be more on top of what’s been in fashion and stop calling things that have already been done by plenty a “new” trend. That’s all. Just think of me as a mother disappointed in their child’s behavior.