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I never blogged about this but should have - Target's latest collaboration with Hollywood boutique Intuition is now in stores and features stylish accessories at wallet-friendly prices. There are a few pieces I'm eyeing...

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For some reason the Target Web site is acting up and you can't shop the collection from there - hopefully that glitch will be fixed soon! Luckily, though, you can buy the pieces from Amazon if you're not located near a Target store (I entered "Hollywood Intuition Target" in the search box). Still deciding whether I like the tote in purple or green, hmm...

I've come to the conclusion that I don't like sandals. I seriously think they are the biggest waste of money, and I can't understand why (or how) companies like Aldo and Steve Madden charge upwards of $100 for a pair of sandals! Maybe I have beef with this particular type of footwear because I went to college in the tundra (thanks, Ithaca, NY), where winter was, like, eight months long and buying sandals was hardly even worth it. Plus, with close-toed footwear you can span seasons and dress according to the weather. Exhibit A: I wore my vintage cowboy boots to work today. It's July! And alas, I didn't suffer.

I was browsing one of my favorite blogs, Knight Cat, when I stumbled across this picture. Peep it:

Image via KnightCat

It was love at first sight with those pair of shoes. Does anyone know who makes them or where they're from?! If so, please leave a comment or e-mail me at hellooogorgeous.blog@gmail.com. (PS, are you guys adoring those fringe shorts as much as I am?!)

In other news, I ordered a pair of Sanuks the other day from Amazon.com and am anxiously awaiting their arrival. 

Sanuk - Tweedy (Black)

$47.95 by Sanuk at Zappos

Check out some of the shots I'm adoring from the inaugural issue of NYLON Mexico. So fab! (These are most of the shots from the editorial, but for the rest check out the NYLON site.)

Images via NYLON

I was immediately drawn to this editorial because it contains so many wardrobe staples that I adore and/or have in my own closet - such as (destroyed) denim shorts, tights (for under the shorts, obvi), destroyed jeans, bleached jeans and blazers, etc. etc. What I also love about these outfits is that they're so easy to draw inspiration from if you're in an outfit rut. Each one of these outfits could be worn for a night out, and you don't have to spend crazy amounts of money for any of the staple pieces. Think places like American Apparel (especially for anything mesh!), Forever 21, and H&M. Be creative!

I'll be quite honest - as much as I'm a fan of summer and warm weather, sandals just don't do it for me. I just don't understand why wedges and other peep-toe pumps run upwards of $100, when you can only wear them for a few months (especially for those of us in the Northeast). In my opinion, I'd rather buy a pair of closed toes shoes that I can wear in both summer and winter. So that's my two cents.

And of course, there are always exceptions to the rule, which may be the case with Aldo's Parrin peep-toe boots. Retailing at $100, I'd normally be hesitant to spring for them but they'd look fab with stockings or completely bare. Check out nitro:licious' Wendy rocking the black version and fashiontoast's Rumi in the beige ones.

Images via nitro:licious, fashiontoast

Parrin

$100.00 at Aldo

Jessica Biel got all glammed up for Gotham magazine's latest issue. Correct me if I'm wrong - which I could be - but wasn't Jessica complaining in Allure or some other mag that she's not getting parts because she's too pretty? Wah, wah. I'm sure, because all the parts in Hollywood are going to the ugly (nonexistent) actresses!

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Either way, Jessica looks gorgeous in these shots. I know people generally think 'less is more' when it comes to make up, but I think Jessica looks so beautiful when she's done up, especially since candid shots of the actress usually show her post-workout in sweats. Loving the messy-but-retro hairdo, works so well for Jessica! (And kinda reminds me of her hair in the movie 'Summer Catch' with Freddie Prinze Jr., anyone remember it?)

Structured skirts are a fun way to show off your legs, plus they're way more interesting than your token denim skirt. Check out Rihanna rocking one below, and peep my pick for a wallet-friendly option from Forever 21!

Victorian Mini Skirt

$24.00 at Forever 21

"FASHION FADES, ONLY STYLE REMAINS THE SAME."

- Coco Chanel

How inspiring is this quote from the truly iconic Coco Chanel? Lately my style philosophy is centered around this mantra: "The rule is... there are none." I'm learning to forgo trends for just wearing what I want, when I want. In the past month, I've purchased two new pairs of boots. YES, I know it's summer, and YES, I know the weather will warm up, so why would I want to buy boots? Let me answer these questions... First of all, I bought boots because I really liked them. As some of you may already know, I recently scooped up a pair of Sam Edelman 'Uri' boots. So fringe-y and fabulous!

Sam Edelman - Uri (Camel Cow Suede)

$229.00$136.00 by Sam Edelman at Zappos

A few days ago my mom and I were at Macy's and I ended up going home with a pair of Jessica Simpson cowboy boots. I couldn't resist! They were on the clearance rack, begging to come home with me (as many pairs of shoes often do... they call out to me, I swear it). The ones shown below aren't the exact ones I bought, but they have the same heel - the only difference is that mine go up pretty high, they cover my entire calf pretty much. 

Jessica Simpson Women's Abbee Ankle Boot

$148.95$146.90 by Jessica Simpson at Endless.com

As many of my fellow shoppers know, the end of the season is the perfect time to buy - there's so many sales! But unfortunately, shopping the end-of-season winter sale can normally mean you end up with lots of cold-weather pieces just as the weather starts to warm up again. I was feeling a little bit like that with my boots, wondering when I'd be able to rock them... I didn't want to wait until fall, it seems so far away! Luckily, the stars aligned and I was provided with some celebrity inspiration about how I can wear my boots before the unrelenting summer heat sets in.

Image via MonicaRoseStylist Blog

Image via PopSugar

The first picture shows Kim Kardashian at the airport, which is a prime opportunity to wear boots. As long as they can come off and on easily (for security checks), and they're comfortable for walking through an airport, boots can be a good choice because planes can get so cold, especially if you're in flip flops! I always feel like whenever I wear flip flops in a plane the air conditioner is blasting on my feet. In Lindsay's case, rock your boots with a pair of fab shorts - as long as your feet can breathe and won't sweat up a storm! This means NO Uggs, people. (If it's warm enough to wear shorts, it's warm enough to stow your Uggs away until the next snowfall. TRUST me!)

I sure hope not. I saw both these posts on HighSnobiety yesterday and today and wondered about this up-and-coming trend... Which I personally think is absolutely ridiculous looking. It's one thing for tie-dye to make a comeback, but those shirts and shoes look like they were dipped in cotton candy. Ew!

Images via HighSnobiety

Sometimes I wonder, what execs sit in a board room and say, "Let's make a half-pink, half-yellow sneaker. That's a good idea."

Wayyy back in the beginning of March I blogged about one of Keri Hilson's then-new songs "Knock You Down," which I first heard on Kanye West's blog. Well, needless to say the song's (finally) hit the mainstream and is tearing up the airwaves. I'm so happy for Keri 'cause I feel like she's finally got a bona fide hit on her hands -- congrats to her! Not only is she a great singer, Keri is even more gorgeous in person! (I saw her perform with Nas last summer at the Jimmy Kimmel Show; she killed it in a Herve Leger bandage skirt!)

Check out some shots from Keri's spread in 944 magazine... 

Images via KanyeUniverseCity

I love the retro-inspired swimsuit Keri wore on the cover... So classic! She's also rockin' a pretty unique hairstyle, what do you guys think? Although not as iconic as Rihanna's hairdos, I think it definitely works for her.

Rainy springtime weather is ideal for mall trips, don't you think? Yesterday it was humid and drizzly, so I dragged my sister to the mall with me for a quick shopping trip. We bypassed most of the stores - actually, almost all of them - and only hit up Express, Forever 21, and Urban Outfitters. Originally I had my heart set on a pair of Levi's denim shorts from UO but they only had one pair left which weren't my size.

Not all was lost, though, since I walked out of Forever 21 with a pair of acid-washed denim (sure to be hot, hot this summer and fall) and scooped up a fringed scarf from Express's sale section. Overall, pretty successful shopping trip!

Image via Forever21

I couldn't find a pic of the scarf online; I guess it must be pretty old? I'll try to get some shots of me wearing mine though! Anyways, I'm still planning what kind of outfit I'll be pairing this denim with, any suggestions? (Random side note: I'm currently listening to Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix, such an amazing tune! Download now!)