tuesday: stuff under twenty

I consider these my find of the weekend. How perfect!
$20 (free shipping worldwide) at beautyspot

Faux fur cowl with long faux-feathery bits. I think if you're going to go faux fur, you should go a little crazy with it!
$19.49 (35% off!) at spotted moth

Pretty set of 10 3-D butterflies with sticky backs to instantly accessorize a room. I was worried that these would fall apart quickly, but I read through the comments and they seem to be very positive about durability. I like these as an alternative to the decal trend. A little smaller but with a bit more pop.
$19 at hip and clavicle

All-natural hand-made soaps filled with all kinds of goodness. You can also pick them up for $6 a pop at the Rocky Top Soap Shop. Isn't that a fun jingle? Check out the shaving soaps and shampoo bars too! You'll be as clean as a cow can say moo! (I should stick to graduate school.)
$18 at RockyTopSoapShop

essie nail-polish four-pack

For the Secret Santa, for the stocking stuffing, for the office gift exchange, for the sister-in-law you only met at the wedding, for the niece who aged 25 years in 10 minutes, for the neighbor who got your mail the one you had to go away.

$20 at J.Crew

rondell earrings

You know what I'm loving? All these stores that are revitalizing the heck out of themselves. Ann Taylor and LOFT, and now Talbots, for crying out loud, and apparently, kiiiiind of, The Limited. I think they need an overhaul of the website (ditch the brownish-gray backgrounds on those pictures!), and some more cohesiveness in the collection, and a little bit more trendiness overall, but it's kind of shaping up, isn't it? (Oh, and lower the starting price point, please! Your audience is a little more broke than that.) So here's hoping that NY&Co and Arden B jump on this train soon!

$16.90 at The Limited

metallic macrame belt

I've been seeing (and loving!) the look where you use a little belt like this to cinch a cardigan and tuck the end of the belt in! Check it out on Tania and Sydney and you'll be glad this gorgeous specimen (comes in black too!) is under 20 so you can emulate these lovely ladies!

$20 at Urban Outfitters

Boomerang Thursday: JCPenny handbag

While I am unsure why a handbag requires a belt, I am liking the look.

$17.40 at JC Penny.Com

madame milly makeup kit

I know we're mainly past this train case of five hundred flavors of makeup, but even adults deserve dress-up time. Friday, girlfriends, cocktails, anyone?

$13.49 (from $50) at Kohl's

Sheer Weave Scarf

Thank goodness it's always scarf weather.

$5 at Wet Seal

Boomerang Thursday: nordstrom headband

Every now and then I am up for a little flair. This is more than a little. Lovely nonetheless.

$18.90 at Nordstrom

Boomerang Thursday: JC Penny ring

Stretch band on pants...not cool.

Stretch band on rings...cool.

$11.99 at JC Penny.com

Large Raffia Flower Pin

I'm not a pin person but this in a low, sort of beat up braid, or a hot blazer, would be just stunning.

$14.50 at LOFT

Boomerang Thursday: forever 21 wallet

"These are a few of my favorite (spring) things"

Pretty wallets work for me. Easy to take in a work bag. Easy to throw in a handbag going out the door and easy to stand alone as an accessory.

$9.80 at Forever 21

Colorblock canvas tote

Gap describes this as "Fashion meets function." I'm inclined to agree.

$19.99 on sale at Gap.

Sash Belt

This is one hot belt!

$15 at Spiegel

Women's Ombré-Frame Sunglasses

Big sunglasses don't need to be over twenty bucks and they don't need to be on the noses of Audrey Hepburns either.

$9.50 at Old Navy

ASOS Flower Detail Bright Knitted Head Band

Kudos to the girl who can pull this off and isn't on a reality tv show.

$13.53 at Asos

Tri-color Obi Belt

This belt is so weird but so sexy. Much like S and myself.

$14.99 at The Limited

scalloped open crochet tights

Spring is for putting away the sweater tights!

$14 @ Urban Outfitters

Boomerang Thursday: etsy clutch

For those interested in carrying a handbag not sold in stores. Check out etsy.

$12 at Etsy shop ToonDesign

Boomerang Thursday: Go jane strappy sandals

Strap these sandals to me!

$15.80 at Go Jane

Guest Post: Perch Bird Ring

Remember shrink dinks? They were those pieces of plastic you’d draw on and then stick in the oven to “shrink.” Whoever thought you could make jewelry out of them, let alone a cute little ring like this?

$8.00 at Etsy.