Elite Fashions Close Out Sale

Today I took a trip to the Westfield Sunrise mall in Massapequa, NY. As I was walking around the mall, a store called Elite Fashions caught my eye. Imagine my surprise when I realized my newly discovered store was having a close out sale. While the markdown prices weren't exactly super cheap like some other stores that have been closing down, I did manage to get a cute top with a tattoo design for only $12.99 (no picture available, sorry). I figured I might as well buy something from there before the store is completely gone. For anyone wondering what Elite Fashions is like, the style of clothing reminded me a little bit of Hot Topic but the store itself seemed to have a softer feel to it. I would say it's maybe a cross between Hot Topic and Forever 21. Anyway, anybody living on Long Island who's interested in checking out this store should head out to Westfield Sunrise soon before it closes down. I don't know if Elite Fashions exists anywhere besides Westfield Sunrise since the store doesn't really have an official website, but it might be worth looking into. While I was out there, I also discovered another store called Tinkerbell (keep in mind, I rarely ever go to this mall as it is about thirty minutes away from where I live). This store is similar to Claire's or Icing. It is filled with a lot of cute jewelry and accessories. While I don't believe this store is closing down anytime soon, they still had some pretty awesome sales. There was a "Buy 2 Get 2 free" deal on the earrings and the two earrings that had to be paid for were on $2.99 each. I, of course, was unable to resist this deal. Again, I don't know if there are any other Tinkerbell stores besides the one in Westfield Sunrise, but I thought others might be interested in looking into this store too. So overall, I would say traveling out to Massapequa was definitely worth it and I hope to visit this mall again soon. I hope other Long Islanders and New Yorkers found this post helpful. Even you don't live in NY, I hope this info is still useful in case you ever visit this area. To make up for not having any pictures from Elite Fashions or Tinkerbell, I will post a picture of the new hat I bought from Wet Seal today and give some shopping information about it (though sadly the beret I bought from there still isn't available on the site). I plan to wear this hat tomorrow so let me know what you think of it!

Houndstooth Military Cap, $9.50, shown in teal; also available in brown, wetseal.com

Pure Jeanius

Think of how many pairs of jeans you own. Probably several, right? How many different styles? Again, probably many different styles as well. How about colors, cuts, brands, maybe even patterns and designs? I personally love jeans and I own several pairs myself. However, with all the different types of jeans out there; I know how difficult it can be to figure out which pair looks best and flatters your body the most. Well, I have found another video on Glamour magazine's website that might make things a little easier for you the next time you go shopping for jeans. It's called "The Perfect Jeans For Every Body". In this video, Suze Yalof Schwartz explains which pair of jeans looks best on different body types. Hope this helps!

Danice Renovation Sale

I just thought I would inform everyone living on Long Island in New York that the store Danice at the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream is having a huge sale. For those of you who don't know what Danice is, it is a small clothing store that offers items at very reasonable prices. I would describe the style of fashion they sell as a cross between Old Navy and Charlotte Russe. They are re-doing the entire store in the Green Acres Mall and need to get rid of everything. The prices currently range from about $1.99-$7.99. This is a great deal. If you live in or anywhere near Valley Stream and like the style at Danice or are interested in checking it out, get down to the Green Acres Mall and take advantage of the sale while there are still items left to buy. I know I bought a lot of nice clothes there myself and may be going back for more after my next pay check...

Dressing Up

One item that every girl must have in her wardrobe is a dress. Be it for a wedding, party, date, or even just an ordinary day, you will need to find the right kind of dress that looks good on your body. How do you know what type of dress looks good on you? I found a video on Glamour magazine's website (Yes, another one!) that will teach you how. This video is called "Found! Your Body's Ultimate Dress". This time, Suze Yalof Schwartz gives tips on what kind of dress you can wear which will flatter your body and accentuate your best features. I think this advice will help the next time you go shopping for the perfect dress!

A Short Video

Summer is now officially here. This can only mean one thing: it's time to break out the shorts! But with all the different types of shorts out there, how do you know which pair is right for you? How do you chose the right type of shorts for your body? Well, have no fear! I found yet another video on Glamour magazine's website. This one is called Dress Your Body: Shorts. In this video, Suze Yalof Schwartz gives advice about what kind of shorts you can wear that will flatter your body type and make you look good. I think everyone will be able to put these tips to good use for shopping this summer. Go check out the video!

Neon Glow

You have probably already noticed that neon is the new black. Although blacks, whites, grays,and browns were in last year, fluorescents have managed to make a comeback this year. Now bright colors are all over the runways, in every fashion magazine, and available in every clothing store. So, I have decided to go searching for some bright colored clothing online and I found some stuff which you may be interested in.

Neon Nail Polish, $2.50, claires.com

Neon Retro Set of 6 Earrings, $7.50, available in colors pink, blue, and, green in a set of 6, claires.com

Cupcake Cult Neon Pyramid Stud Skinny Belt 3 Pack, $26.00, available in hot pink, yellow, and teal in pack of 3, sizes MD-XL, hottopic.com

Neon Green Fishnet Top, $18.00, available in sizes XS-XXL, hottopic.com

Neon Purple Fishnet Top, $18.00, available in sizes MD-XL, hottopic.com

Neon Pink Zebra Wrist Warmers, $10.99, hottopic.com

Neon Yellow Metallic Headband, $2.98, hottopic.com

Tripp Neon Pink Dark Street Pants, $49.00, available in sizes 0, 1, and 3, hottopic.com

Jessica Simpson 'Brenda' Pump, $74.95, shown in neon pink; also available in neon blue and neon lime, sizes 5 M-11 M, nordstrom.com

Neon Ditsy Thermal, $24.00, shown in yellow; also available in bright blue, bright pink, and bright green, sizes xsmall-large (bright blue not available in large, bright pink only available in small), urbanoutfitters.com

Neon Toned Scarf, $16.99, shown in turq/black; also available in hot pink/grey, urbanoutfitters.com

20 Inch Neon Legging, $11.50, shown in red; also available in pink, purple, and yellow, sizes S-L (red only available in L), wetseal.com

Neon Zebra Tee, $12.50, shown in cobalt; also available in fuchsia and yellow, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

I hope my finds are enough to keep you stocked up on your brights for the rest of the season. If not, then I suggest checking out the above stores in person. Check out the store locaters on their sites to find the one near you. If you do not have any of these stores where you live, then you might want to continue to search these sites and see if you can find anything bright that I may have missed. If you want to save time, just type the "neon" into the stores' search engine and some "bright" results should pop up. You can also go look around some stores you know of on your own and use the above images for inspiration. Remember, if you have any of your own finds and would like to see me put them up here, just let me know. Email me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace. Also, make sure you give me your name (or screen name), age, and location (city and state/country), so that I can credit you. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and check out the above links. I hope I helped. Have fun shopping!