I had to take photos of what I bought because I love it all so much and wanted to share. All of this together was $220.

Enjoy! X Francesca

I’m always on the hunt for fashion pieces at great prices, so when I heard about Brandy Melville I was interested instantly. It’s a great store amongst college kids who gd forbid get caught on facebook wearing the same outfit more than once.

I knew they had a store in soho, but when I heard there was one in Santa Monica I practically ran there. Now, I’m in love. The fabrics are to DIE for. Literally, bury me in one of their sweaters. I bought 12 items for a mere $220. And they threw a top in for free.

Brandy Melville epitomizes California Dreamin. Everything is so effortless and the aesthetic is carefree. I am obsessed and going back once a month for more and more items.

Here are some pics I took of the store.

X Francesca

I have just arrived back from visiting Francesca in LA. I am now officially ready to retire my bathing suits and sandals, thank god! After getting over a bit of Jet lag I ventured out today to walk the stores and explore. So over the next few days I will share all my wonderful findings with you guys.

Let start with my new infatuation Ann Taylors Fall 2011 Jewelry. The prices are a dream to begin with and on top of that, they are currently offering 40% off all fall items, could it get any better?

Here are a few of my personal choices, but check the whole collection here

I must admit I am a little biased considering tassels are my major obsession. Last season I bought the most amazing Oscar de la Renta Turquoise tassel earrings and could not get enough of them!!!

Ombre metal tassel bracelet (I will own this) $58

Glass ice statement necklace $98

Ombre metal waterfall necklace $98

Glass ice charm bracelet $58

Ombre metal linear earrings $48

Golden pendant necklace $68 (this is major!)

Ombre drop earrings $38

Sunset necklace $88

xo,

Ilana

As the summer is coming to an end we are graced with the VMA’s. To be honest I am a bit sick of the Summer and can not wait to slip into my boots. A trend that was definitely very present at tonight’s VMA’s were sequins! Everywhere I turned there were sparkles and sequins and even a little color. Here are some looks that caught my eye. I am so excited about Beyonce being with child and thought she looked so cute!

Zoe Saldana – Barbar Bui

Selena Gomez – Julien Macdonald

Katy Perry – straight from Christian Dior Fall 2011 runway

Katie Holmes – Alaia

Beyonce – Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana (such cute maternity looks)

Demi Lovato – Mandalay

Ne-Yo – love his sparkly sweater

Justin Bieber –  YSL

What was your favorite look of the night?

Xo,

I

I have had an obsession with Senso for about a year now, so I am so excited for this new season of shoes.

I get stopped EVERY time I am wearing a pair of Senso heels, and the best part is nobody has ever heard of the brand so nobody copies me.

Attached are my favorites from Fall 2011…

Enjoy

X Francesca

I am counting down the days for Missoni For Target. These ads are absolutely to DIE for.

September 13th could not come soon enough…

No you do not need to adjust your computer screen. This ultimate collaboration will be available in stores and on Macys.com come August 31, 2011. Featuring dresses, t-shirts, jackets, leggings and tweed priced between $50-$170. We already know it will be a success considering he is the originator of the collaboration circa 2004 with H&M. I will deffinietly be dreaming of this while lying on the beach this weekend, hope your doing the same!!!

Xx,

Ilana

I have been following Cheap Monday since my Urban Outfitter days. I usually buy very fashion forward denim styles from them that I know I will only wear a couple of times.

So I am happy to hear they are coming out with a shoe line. The presale started on Solestruck and I think I am going buy the taupe. I usually opt for black but something about the taupe meets black heel that is rubbing me the right way

Priced at the Cheap Monday regular of $114.95 you can buy these bitches @Solestruck

Enjoy X

Hermes is the ultimate luxury brand, and costs a pretty penny. So when I read about these affordable stackable lacquered bracelets I had to share. Priced between $225-$255 in a variety of colors and stripes are too die for. Also I am totally obsessed with the necklaces from the lacquered collection, gold and lacquered necklace, buffalo horn and lacquer pendant on chord, both priced at $325. This collection if full of such vibrant colors, I love it!!!

sorry I have been so mia this heat is frying my brain!

Xo,

Ilana

stay cool!

I am obsessed with ANYTHING mary kate and ashley. So naturally I have become obsessed with Stylemint, their new site that launched today.

You sign up and take a brief survey on your style so that they can build a style profile. Then based on your answers they recommend certain tshirts that would best fit in your wardrobe.

It is such an innovative way of shopping and will surely change the e-commerce game. It is almost like having your own personal shopper or working with a sales associate, which is a big part of shopping that is missed on the internetzzzz.

So excited! Will you be buying tees from stylemint?

www.StyleMint.com

xoxo Francesca