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F21 It! Steve Madden Mystrroo Bootie

30, Sep 2009

Steve Madden’s way: Mystrroo Bootie ($99.95) —comes in black, gray and blush

Forever 21’s way: Lattice Platform Bootie ($22.80) — comes in black and brown

Review: Belted Pencil Skirt

30, Sep 2009

Belted Pencil Skirt ($15.80)
Rating: Buy It Never

Fit: I wasn’t there when Sydne tried on the Simple Knit Skirt, which is a similar black pencil skirt, but I’m going to have to recommend buying that over this rayon version. Knit is typically more forgiving (unlike this version) plus it’s not going to pucker at seams like [...]

Review: Mesh And Stone Trim Tee

29, Sep 2009

Mesh And Stone Trim Tee ($32.00)
Rating: Buy It Maybe

Fit: This is one of those long, tight rayon shirts that hugs every sort of fat roll you may have no matter how small. Things like this are really just made for the mannequins. I mean, look how that shirt looks on that plastic, flawless body. [...]

Review: Exposed Zip Jacket

29, Sep 2009

Exposed Zip Jacket ($38.00)
Rating: Trendy For Now
Fit: Why do I like this? I’ve spent all afternoon pondering what it means to my identity that I like this. I am someone who dresses like a old lady and not a 24-year-old and then spends the rest of my day wondering if my 42-year-old self will [...]

Review: Bellhop Knit Blazer

29, Sep 2009

Bellhop Knit Blazer ($22.80)
Rating: Trendy For Now
Fit: I had no idea this was called a Bellhop Blazer. That kind of makes me irrationally hate it which is unfortunate considering how cute it is. It’s trendy, it’s cheap and it nips right at waist to make it superflattering. Given the difficult time I have finding stuff [...]

Tip: Shopping for Faux Leather at Forever 21

28, Sep 2009

All the leather jackets I tried on sold out online already. So I’ll just share my tips on shopping the leather at Forever 21.
1. Go for matte.
Skip anything shiny. Even though you’re wearing faux, you don’t want it to look fake. The sheen instantly cheapens the leatherette.
2. Simple is good.
These aren’t high-quality leather items [...]

Review: Faux Leather Skort

28, Sep 2009

Faux Leather Skort ($17.80)
Rating: Trendy for Now
Fit: I cracked up when I tried this on. I don’t think I’ve seen a skort since the early ’90s! But the skirt is so short that I was thrilled there were itty-bitty shorts underneath. On the hangers this was my least fave, but it fit the best because [...]

Review: Atomic Faux Leather Skirt

28, Sep 2009

Atomic Faux Leather Skirt ($19.80)
Rating: Buy it Never
Fit: I’m always a fan of pockets and I usually like pleats. But not when they make the skirt poof out. From the side, it looked like I had a penis.
Versatility: Tranny Halloween costume?
Trend Factor: Leather skirts are an easy way to do the rocker look for fall. [...]

Review: Ruffle Sleeve Dress

28, Sep 2009

Ruffle Sleeve Dress ($39.00)
Rating: Buy It Never

Fit: I wasn’t planning to try this on. I’ve already tried on enough F21 dresses with this sheath shape and been burned before. But Sydne suggested I try it on anyway for the upcoming (ahhhhh!) holiday season. (Btw, I’ll stop with the ahhhh! holiday season thing probably around mid-October [...]

Review: Military Tipped Sweater

28, Sep 2009

Military Tipped Sweater ($32.00)
Rating: Trendy For Now
Fit: These military inspired cardigans were looking so supercute on the mannequins in the Twelve by Twelve section they were almost sold out. Just one large in gray was left. I was like, “Of course I’ll try a large on” because I thought it was a no-brainer I would [...]


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