I Want That... Vampire Diaries

Yet another guilty pleasure of mine...The Vampire Diaries on CW.  I admit the show is pretty cheesy but come on the clothes are AWESOME, which is reason enough for me to watch it religiously!  That and apparently my taste in shows didn't evolve past my 16th birthday. :)  Lot's of "wants" from this show so I am sure you will see future Vampire Diaries themed posts in the future especially with the new season starting next month so I will try to keep this one short and sweet.  Unfortunately the items I want the most from this show are also the most expensive so I will post the exact match and also a suitable "budget minded" option for those of us not rolling in the dough!  :)

Elena Gilbert

Harness Boots

Both Elena/Katherine and Caroline (to be shown in later posts) are a toss up for best fashion on the show in my opinion.  I love this show because most of what they wear is in current style and realistic for someone to wear on a daily basis.  Probably because they are high school kids from a small town not super rich trust fund babies ala Gossip Girl and 90201 (Gossip Girl posts to come later :)) So... on to the finds!

Exact boots Elena is wearing: 

Boots are always a great closet staple no matter what year it is, and a great pair of boots can last you season after season so don't be afraid to shell out a little more dough for the perfect pair.  However if you aren't ready to make a boot commitment that costs you around $200 stick to faux leather and you can still find some awesome styles as shown below. Pair these with your favorite skinny jeans and you have the perfect outfit to find a handsome vampire to suck your blood, or just buy you dinner, whichever your into I guess... ;)

Budget friendly option

So... I have sort of an obsession with leather jackets so forgive me for absolutely obsessing over the one pictured here:

Leather Jacket

Not only should one great leather jacket be another staple in your closet (yet another great fashion trend that doesn't ever seem to go out of style) but this one has some excellent detailing that set it apart.  Absolutely love the rouched sleeves and mandarin collar, plus the slightly cropped design is right on point with current trends.

Exact jacket Elena is wearing

KRMA Jade Leather Jacket

Try not to choke when you see the price tag...$1099!!!  But hey a girl can dream right??  Until I win the lottery I found some budget friendly substitutes for this awesome fashion staple.

Faux Leather - Venus



Brown Faux Leather Jacket - Windsorstore



The ladies aren't the only ones showing up dressed to impress on Vampire Diaries.  Stefan and Damon hold their own in a sexy brooding, I drink people's blood sort of way and in order to lure beautiful young women to a place where you can bleed them dry you must first show them your good fashion sense...

Black Harness Boot

Though my husband will never admit to this he was watching the show with me one night and spotted these boots on Damon and had to have them.  I spent the next few months looking for a good replica because the actual pair are a little more pricey than what he wanted to spend, although with all of the great things I am reading about this Frye brand I may have to save up and buy myself a pair (women's of course)!

Exact boots Damon is wearing

This is your basic men's harness boot made famous by motorcycle enthusiasts and now vampires.  This style has been popping up all over the place along with it's female counterpart and is a must have in even the most fashionably close minded men's closets.  Added bonus, if your man is a little short, this will give him at least two inches in height so he won't have to lie to match his drivers license anymore! 

Budget friendly option



I ended up buying the pair pictured above (budget friendly option) for my husband for father's day, he loves them and wears them all the time and if I do say so myself looks pretty F-I-N-E fine in them!  ;) With that we close the blogging for today, until next time happy wanting!

I Want That...The Game Edition

My husband hates this show but I have been a loyal watcher since it was on the CW a few years back.  It is a great show to watch at the gym because episodes are only 30 minutes long and there are a plethora of skinny characters to keep you motivated to finish that last 10 minutes on the elliptical. :)  On top of all of that they have some excellent fashion choices for both guys and girls.  The "wants" I chose both came from the season 4 finale and are both awesome looks for this fall for the ladies and the men out there.  So as always, ladies first!


Tasha

Tasha is a good character to pic a few "working girl" looks from (as in corner office not corner of 4th and Broadway... get your mind out of the gutter) and this outfit was a bit of selfish choice because I also have a pair of leather leggings that my husband got for me and have a had a hard time figuring out how to wear them.  Now before you go balking at leather leggings take a look at popular fashions for fall, leather pieces with feminine accents with either knee high boots or your favorite spiked heels.  Enough of my justifications, let's get on to the great fashion.

I love the combo of business and sassiness in this outfit, something I try to do so business casual doesn't seem so...boring.  There are a few different options below to pull off this outfit depending on your mood, plus the additional bonus of layering for that finicky fall weather.

 

Simple Boyfriend Style Top - Victorias Secret

 

Super Feminine Option - Victorias Secret





 

Faux Leather Legging - Venus

 

Single Breasted Blazer - Forever 21

  







Best thing about this look?  You can get the entire outfit for less than $160!  Considering the blazer, top, and shoes, can all be combined with other clothes in your closet for varying fall looks I'd say that is a great deal! :)  You too can be smokin' hot and sassy like our beloved Tasha!


Malik

Now onto the men's fashion.  Malik Wright is the star of my next outfit, and also the star of the show, just ask him. :)  Typically his clothes are little over the top for my taste but he hit it spot on with this look!

This one is a particular favorite of mine, proven by the fact that I went out and bought these items for my husband after I found them all online, and let me tell you, he looks H-O-T hot in this outfit!  OK so I may be a little biased but this is an awesome fall fashion for the men out there, again using layering for fall and it's sometimes crazy weather.  You too can have the hottest husband/boyfriend on the block with this outfit for a surprisingly reasonable price! 

(When I purchased the jacket from Macy's I had an additional 20% off so I would suggest actually going into the store and searching for one you like, you may end up getting it for a better deal than online.  If not the online deal is still pretty smokin'.)

Thin Grey Hoodie - Target



Casual Blazer-Macy's



Purple VNeck - Target

Thank heavens for Target!  Otherwise poor college students would be doomed to a life of bad fashion and Top Ramen, now they are just doomed to Top Ramen. :)  But seriously this whole outfit (even without the Macy's discount) is under $100.  My husband pairs it with a pair of dark boot cut jeans and either his motorcycle boots (a "want" from Vampire Diaries, for a future blog post) or black dress shoes and he looks Muy Bien!  The key to making this look work is the thin hoodie.  We searched for months for these until I stumbled across them one day at Target.  Old Navy also has some great ones in stripes, definitely worth checking out.

Kelly

The next post is sort of off topic since it isn't necessarily something you could "buy" exactly but does represent great fashion so I thought deserved a post.  Kelly Pitt's has played a much smaller role this season than in seasons past but her new hair-do is smokin hot and right on point for current trends.  While I don't think I would ever be brave enough to do this she rocks it like a pro.  Kudos to all of you out there that are confident enough to rock a fauxhawk!  It is my favorite current trend in hair!!

Until Next Time... Happy Wanting!

I want that... Sons of Anarchy Edition



Brandan and I have been watching the show "Sons of Anarchy" for a few weeks now, and any of  you who are motorcycle enthusiasts really need to check it out.  Not only is it full of action, violence, and awesome bikes for the guys, Charlie Hunman (Jax Teller, main character) is any girls guilty pleasure, hot, dirty, and a bad boy, just the type your mom told you to stay away from. :)  So... in honor of this amazing show and the fabulous biker fashions adorned on it I give you our first I Want That items...

While Wendy (Jax's druggy ex-wife) may not make the best choices in extra curricular activities she makes great choices when it comes to accessories!  In season 1 episode 11 (pictures shown below) Wendy comes in with a supremely awesome black leather studded bag with fringe that hangs all the way to the floor!  Now to some this may seem a little over the top (who needs fringe that long...I do!), but hey give people a reason to look at you. :)

Finding this took a little digging, and unfortunately couldn't find the exact purse but was able to find a few really good substitutes!  Here they are pictured below along with links of where to buy them:
 

Handmade-Best Replica



-Grey "Wendy's bag








Studded Biker Bag

Also so the guys don't feel left out and since it is actually my husband that wants these I also found the glasses worn by Jax and some of the other gang members (don't judge me that we want to dress as gang members, watch the show, you'll be rooting for them too!). 

KD Sunglasses

 This want was much easier to find and are a biker favorite (KD Brand) and are only a whopping $8.95!!!  Looks like my husband may actually be getting this "want"!

So embrace your inner rebel and check out these motorcycle gang inspired fashions!  Till next time!