My Bag!

Soo.. I actually got a new purse... HAH. I have issues. I'm pretty addicted to purses... I can't to seem to have one for any longer than 3 months! : '( So I decided since I was asked like mad on where I got my purse & whether it's real or not--I'll tell you! I was going to save it for when I do a "What's in my Purse" thing but.. I already got a new one :p So to start off, No, it's not a real Alexa Mulberry Bag! I don't exactly have over $1000 in my budget. Ahaha. So the second I first saw the Alexa I fell in love! I wanted to find some cheaper alternative because I knew I'd probably switch purses in no time (& I was right..) so yeah! I'd say I'm pretty much an Alexa Mulberry expert by now! I know the basics on where the Mulberry tree should be and the inside appearance & all that! So Part 2 of this post! Where did  I get it? EBAY. Redic, right?! When I was hunting for a copy cat Alexa I def wanted one that is decent quality, somewhat legit looking, bigger, and yeah. So I'd have to say the seller I found had great ones! It doesn't have the logo though, which is GOOD, in a sense, since technically it's an alexa mulberry INSPIRED purse instead of a FAKE one. It has the look but not trying to fake itself by calling itself an alexa. Well anyways, haha. I found it from the seller named kelvin_0427. The total for me was (w/ shipping & tax) nearly $90. I'd say it's a much better alternative than $1000+ but still a bit pricey.. well.. if you only use it for 3 months : /. I'm pretty sure the one I got was in  dark brown. What I reaally loved about it, even more than the legit alexa, is the color of the dark brown. It kinda has a very faint/subtle print to it. Almost like a leopard print.. like with a few darker brown patches.. nothing extreme. It makes the bag have more depth I guess you could say? Here's a quickie review for yo guys if you checked out the seller & are really contemplating on whether you should get it or not!


PROS:
+ Color
+ Size (Very Large)
+ the braided strap is very sturdy & strong
+ Incredibly cute (I find it way more cute than the legit one!)
+ More affordable than the real Alexa
+ Shipping was VERY fast, especially since it came from the UK
+ Much more realistic & HQ looking compared to other wannabe Alexa's on Ebay


CONS:
- Strap slightly worn down (leather kinda shaven off?) after less than 3 months..
- Metal center clasp left a light mark (discoloration) from the twisty part
- Random bits of back & lower rims of purse's leather kinda got "shaven" off? (don't know how to exlain)
- backside is a tad dirty.. darker
- Side Strap thing where it connects the front to the back has a small screw on the back. The screw on the font side keeps coming off because, for some reason, the stra hole got slightly stretched
- Bag gets a little saggy (too many items?)


So as you can see, I've faced a few issues with my gorgeous bag... such a shame. I still love it to death though, I honestly don't completely regret spending so much on it. It just needs some TLC? Even though the bag gets a little saggy, it's not really much of a con though. The slight sag is what really gives the bag that nice shape. Now, if you actually want a fake Alexa Mulberry I've also seen an incredibly legit looking one on bagaholics.com. I'm not sure if the link still works because the last time I checked there seems to be some sort of issue with the website. However, when I investigated the fake Alexa, it was made so greatly. It's actually made of the same soft buffalo leather the real alexa is made of. I guess the only difference is that it's not made the the Mulberry Co. Outside to inside, it was so similar. I think the texture of the bag may of been different for some reason though, but the inside looks really real too. Oh. But the bag on bagaholics is MUCH larger than the real one. Last time I checked, the small size on bagaholics is larger (or pretty much the same size) as the largest Alexa Mulberry sized bag. However, with all these great similarities, the price range also increased. I believe it was around $200-$300 but it looked incredibly legit.


So hopefully this post opens doors to finding your perfect bag! Whether you just want to have one for a while or whether you want to get something similar to the real deal! For me, the ebay one was actually a tester on whether or not I'd ever want to spend $1000 for a real one! Or atleast the bagaholics one! Seeing that I can't have a relationship with a purse for more than 3 months, I think I'll stick with the super cute & less expensive purses! ; ) Ey, nothing wrong with that right?! On the plus, I guess I can coordinate my purses with the seasons' weather, trends, & all that jazz? Hahaha, talk to you next time


Much Love,

Technical Issues Update

So it's my birthday today! <333
I don't feel any older but I'm going to write a seperate post about my day tomorrow : )
So if you're wondering why I don't have my giveaway announcement video up, yet, it's because my dad took the family camera (what I use to record) on his trip to Mexico without me knowing. So now the prerecorded announcement is most likely at some buffet in Mexico in the hand's of my father. Gah. BUT, the reason why I'm not incredibly worried about the issue is because I got my OWN camera! So exciting! It's my first personal camera & now I can record whenever I want without the worry of my parents seeing anything >: ) !!!! I'm super stoked, I got the camera I wanted. I payed for a majority of it course, & the rest covered by the birthday money my parents gave :) UNFORTUNATELY, the camera package doesn't come with a memory card! How awful, I had no idea! So I was planning on uploading the giveaway announc. vid today w/ the new came but considering how I don't have a memory card, I'll have to do that tomorrow! Updates on my spring break aka preview of summer coming soon!


Much Love,

UPDATE; Videos I've decided to forsure do for you guys within this spring break:
-Giveaway Announc.
-Lace Bandeau Tutorial
-How I thrift/thrift with Me!
-Birthday Haul
-Shirt Customizations (DIY)
-DIY Jewelry (wire rings, feather accessories, button earrings..)
-Spring/Summer Lookbook


WOW, I sense my camera will be put into good use! Hopefully I can get all this done in one week! Wish me luck ; )

Donde Estan los Tenedores encima de las Cucharas?!

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Where the heck is "ForksOverSpoons" !?
Sorry I've been so MIA lately. Hopefully this post will answer all of your questions.

-No, I am not giving up on youtube! I've just been busy ltely & unable to inform you all. :'(
-I will start posting again once my SPRING BREAK (<3) starts! (April 15th)
-Since I alreaaady extended the Contest Giveaway (4th), I am not going to extend it again... Judges & I are meeting up this week to pick a winner! (Find out on April 15th!!)
-Videos for sure Coming Up: DIY Lace Bandeau, 4th Free Contest Giveaway Winner, BIRTHDAY HAUL!?

Okay s hopefully those cleared up the BIG Qs? If you have anymore, feel free to ask here! Hey, thanks for all the support guys & putting up with my issues. I've been lacking time these past weeks because my teachers are being inconvenient by having all there tests and such before Spring Break.. ;( SO,....... Just to try to make it up to you all.... I'VE DECIDED.... dramatic drum roll: ...... Over Spring break, I will have ATLEAST 1 video uploaded every other day. (i.e; a new video on a monday, maybe not tuesday, but then forsure wednesday..) & as for posts, I promise to have atleast I post uploaded per day! Hopefully I won't have any technical issues, but yeah! These are my goals & promises to you all! Just to let you know, my Spring Break will last from  April 15th-April24th. ALSO: I'm thinking of doing a massive Spring-Ready birthday haul?! I'll update you all on this sometime... I may even do the whole "how I thrift/thrift with me" & "DIY Jewelry" during this time since it was the most requested on my poll thing! Is it just me, or is anyone else really excited for this Spring Break?! Oh! & Just incase someone wants to know when my birthday is, it's on April 16th! :D I plan on persuading my mom to help me get a new cam so I guess you guys'll find out how successful that is if the quality of my vids or blog posts look any nicer ;D Ohhh! What I'm most excited for is either the massive Bday haul, orLOOKBOOK! I'm thinking of doing a whole spring trends fashion video, & I want to make it greaaatt. I'm just waiting for the haul & cam at this point... ;D

Thanks everyone for not unsubscribing to my youtube & unfollowed my blog<3 ;D

LOVE YOU ALL TONLOADS,

31 Days of March

 TRANSITION

March. It's an awkward month where I live where both Winter & Spring Coexist. This month's favorite photos consist of a few winter themed looks but mostly spring styles. Anyone else excited for Spring? Making this month's favorites makes me really want to do an up-to-date shopping trip. As usual, I'm a sucker for florals an anything with a natural olor scheme. High Wasited shorts are really making it's way up my likes list this year too. What's everyone else's favorite part about Spring?

All numbers at bottom are respective to photos by row. So if you want to see a more specific persons outfit, see the credits!

*NOTE: This month's photos contain a few "multiple photos." Don't be confused though, it's all labeled the same.

(Size of #s are enlarged at Random).

01, 02, 03, 04,

05, 06, 07, 08,

09, 10, 11, 12,

13, 14, 15, 16,

17, 18, 19, 20,

21, 22, 23, 24,

25, 26, 27, 28,

29, 30, 31

Michael Kors Inspired Double Knot

Finally got a video up. It was requested for me to show you guys how I'd do a double knot after seeing my Spring Trends post which contains what I think will be popular this Spring/2011..


I found a blog that shows step by step photos on how the double knot can be accomplished. Feel free to check it out here!


If you'd like to see the photos but too lazy to click on the link feel free to check out the video below. I added the photos into the video + how my Double Knot came out:)

Enjoy!


Much Love,

So Pretty, So Smart, Such a Waste of a YoungHeart

Dress (Worn as a Top): Sans Souci (Thrift)

Shorts: Forever 21

Jacket: J. Crew (Thrift!)

Tights: Target

Necklace: Claires

Vintage Holographic Eagle Keychain: Swapt Meet,

*Check out my 4th contest giveaway to get a chance to win a

similar keychain but w/ an angel!

Silver Snake Ring: EPILOGUE

Panda Watch: Malibu (Swapt Meet)

Hahah so I really liked this outfit but can't stop thinking about how it's waay to short on the rear end! Gah. My target tights are also finally wearing down. I've got tons of holes in the foots area:( I also don't like how you can see the lines on the tights about thigh area. So when I wear shorts like in this OOTD you can sometimes see the high thigh lines if the shorts were to rise up ! ;o horrible. I need to get new tights without the annoying thigh lines! Annnyyways, I really like knee high boots. I've also found the color gray to be incredibly versatile! I got my boots for an amazing deal online. I think it was $13 + shipping & handling. I believe the total was somewhere between $20-$25. I love how there's a "cuff" on top so I can also make it even higher! I found knee high boots incredibly convenient, especially if you're the tights kinda person! It helps keep me warmer when I wear tights on those chilly days :) I highly suggest you guys get a pair! ;) Even though it's spring, you can just save em' for winter! Who knows, since it'll be too warm for boots, you might even score an amazing deal on a pair!

I'm also still really irritated @ the fact that I can't seem to get my "How I Accent Blazer Cuffs/OOTD/HAUL" video up! It's a little over 10 minutes & oozy with amazing... that might be why I can't upload it--youtube can't handle all the intensity. Hah. The fact that my internet has been incredibly stupid lately may also be a factor... :/ I'll just have to upload everything else first I suppose. Blergh. Oh! I finally did a Michael Kors inspired Double Knot Hair Tutorial! I'm editing that vid soon & uploading it :) Yeee, see you all soon!

Much Love,

Chained Up

Sweater: Forever 21

Jeans: Pacsun

Boots: Steve Madden (Thrift!)

Belt: Wetseal

Earrings: LoveCulture

Rings: Middle//Swapt Meet, Ring//Sheltopia

May not be the most flattering sweater but couldn't pass it up since it was for such a great price. $24 > $9. Totally digging the rustic looking chains & weaving going on. Also very comfortable, cozy, & warm! This is all Iwore on a cold night out to the movies :) Kept it Simple & Sweet. This outfit seem'd like it was lacking something though.. I'm thinking of getting a unique print scarf that somewhat fits this color scheme just to jazz up the collar. I didn't like the neck opening so much but, meh! I'll live! I needa start my studies early today so I'll finish up this post sometime later!