“Should I or Shouldn’t I?”

There comes a time when a fashionista has to make a very important decision. A decision that involves life or death, richer or poorer and full or hungry, all leading up to the thought of: “should I buy or shouldn’t I buy?”

Right now, I’m at a loss for words. I spent the last few days savoring over the cutest pair of denim booties from one of my favorite online retailers, only to realize that I was wasting my time. I never bought the boots! All those man hours spent searching the website, checking to see if the online retailer had my shoe size, zooming in on every picture and focusing on every angle, thinking about ways to wear the booties, looking at how I would incorporate them into my outfits and eyeballing every detail that the booties had to offer. Guys, here me out here though. It wasn’t completely a waste of time because I learned something very important in the end analysis. I learned that there’s a time and place for everything, even when it comes to purchasing items.

Right now, I’m in college. I have to think about a new semester of course fees, buying books, and other costly essentials a college student endures. Before I can think about buying super cute booties, I need to look at the bigger picture and put money into things that are going to help me succeed. I have my whole life to buy different fashion accessories. Focusing on the present and getting my degree is what’s at the top of my priorities. Don’t get me wrong, the booties would have totally complimented me and would help make any of my outfits that much cuter, but there will be others.

When it came to making my decision; “should I or shouldn’t I buy the booties?” I almost lost myself and was about to cave in. But then I thought, this is my moment to be strong. I am going to save my money for school, and if the booties are meant to be, maybe I will have some spare cash in the future to spend on and I will think of those babies. Until then, I’m going to focus on building my empire, starting with my education.

Shoulder Love

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Enjoying the great outdoors in a cute ensemble.

Spread the shoulder love! “Off the shoulder” tops are making waves and providing views of various collarbones and shoulders. “Off the shoulder” tops are very versatile. They can be worn for just about any occasion and can be worn during any season, depending on how you wear them. Here are a few suggestions on how these delectable tops can be accustomed to your wardrobe.
Showing some Shoulder Love in an "Off the Shoulder" Dress.

Showing some Shoulder Love in an “Off the Shoulder” Romper.

Try pairing an “off the shoulder” crop top with jeans and any kind of shoes. The balance between the laidback vibes from the jeans and the cute and sweet vibes from the top will make the outfit look relaxed and desirable for any chill occasion.

Cut-offs with gladiator sandals and an “off the shoulder” crop top looks adorable! When pairing cut-offs and a crop top, you get a chance to show off your figure. The crop top accentuates your waist and shows off those chiseled collarbones and toned shoulders. Whereas, the cut-offs make way to show off legs and design of the gladiator sandals. Adding gladiator sandals to the outfit, gives the whole ensemble some character.

Cut-offs and gladiator sandals, with an "off the shoulder" crop top.

An “off the shoulder” crop top, cut-offs, and gladiator sandals.

If you’re not feelin’ a cropped “off the shoulder” top, try wearing a regular shoulder baring top with some leggings and some boots for those upcoming chilly days.

Another alternative to an “off the shoulder” top would be a dress. “Off the shoulder” dresses look cutest with heels or knee high boots. Try pairing a dress with some strappy heels or suede knee high boots and a cute leather purse for that balance of chicness and sophistication.

“Off the shoulder” tops are flattering and chic, they accentuate shoulders and collarbones in a stylish way. Whether it be for a casual outing or an elegant dinner, “off the shoulder” tops can be worn anytime.

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