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Fall Fashion Polyvore Set 2: Hello, School

Sami — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:45:25 +0000

Sorry I didn’t post yesterday. I got into a car accident on my way to school, which threw my whole day off! {I’m okay though!} This one is inspired by Hello Kitty® and the color red. Enjoy!

Hello School by poorandpretty.

Fall 2010 Fashion Polyvore Set 1: Fall into Flowers

Sami — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:30:56 +0000

Classes start today for me, which means autumn is right around the corner! When I think about fall fashion, the first colors that come to mind are dark reds, burnt oranges, yellows and browns — you know, the colors of leaves before they fall off the trees. Admittedly, this does not seem like a pretty color scheme, but I assure you, it can be beautiful. This week, I’ll be posting a few of my favorite sets from Polyvore inspired by the rapidly approaching season. The first set is called “Fall into Flowers” {I know, real creative!}. Each item is less than $50 of course, since we’re all broke ;)

Fall into Flowers by poorandpretty inspired by Wet Seal’s Ditsy Print tiered skirt.

Recycling is Always in Style at Uptown Consignment

Sami — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:08:16 +0000

Always on the hunt for great consignment shops {remember Peonies?}, I was very happy when a friend tipped me off about Uptown Consignment on Queen Street in Southington, CT. Located in the same plaza as El Sombrero, Uptown Consignment has something for the whole family.

Uptown carries big designer names like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, etc., for women, but they also have great selections for men, kids, toddlers, and teens. I raided their juniors’ section looking for basics and I found some great tees, tanks, and this cute green Forever 21 sweater for super cheap. If you like Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Hollister, etc., they have tons at Uptown.

I also love their shoe section. They have probably around 50 pairs of shoes on any given day. I bought two pairs of cute ankle boots for less than $5 each! The Mary Janes pictured in the first image were also around $5 or $6.

Not content with just carrying your typical clothes, shoes and jewelry, Uptown also has a nice selection of home furnishings and decorations. I found this unique coffee/tea cup set there {pictured above}. The cups don’t have handles, so they get a little hot, but the set came with these crazy spoons that are bent so that they can rest on top of the cup. Have you ever seen spoons like this before? I haven’t!

Visit Uptown Consignment, “where recycling is always in style,” in Southington at 151 Queen St, Rocky Hill at 781 Cromwell Ave, or South Windsor at 1735 Ellington Rd. Check out their blog for updates on new additions to the stores or contests.

Gladiator Shoes: I Don’t Get It.

Sami — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:29:05 +0000

Admittedly, I am not as much of a fashionista as Mish is. There are a lot of fashionable trends that I think are ghastly or just plain don’t understand. Gladiator sandals are one of them. Really, what is the appeal? Are you going to strap these on and then start a fight with a lion? Live out a fantasy as Xena: Warrior Princess perhaps? Or do you just want extra tan lines on your legs/feet?

Please, enlighten me.

Poor & Pretty Take NYC!

The Gals — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:13:07 +0000

Hi readers!

We are super pumped to share some awesome news with you! This weekend, from Saturday – Tuesday, Poor & Pretty will be hanging out in New York City! Mish is going for business and Sami is going for pleasure, but we’re both planning on having some fun. Check us out as we liveblog and tweet our search for budget-friendly fashion, hair tips, and of course, cupcakes!

Have any suggestions for shops, restaurants, or bakeries for us to check out? We’d love to hear them! Leave us a comment!

xoxo,
Mish & Sami