Fabulous 4th of July sales!

Happy 4th of July, everyone!  Here are some fabulous sales for today:

Banana Republic - Save an extra 40% off reduced items online and in-stores, use code BRSTARS
ASOS - Save an extra 15% off your order, use code HAPPY4JULY
PLNDR - Buy one get one free for the entire site, use coupon code JULY4BOGO and promo code PRILLAMON. If you're a first time user, here is an invite.
Neiman Marcus - Save an extra 40% off reduced items online and in-stores, no code needed. Free shipping, use code JULYFS.
80s purple - 30% your entire order, free shipping order $150. Use code FOURTH30
Joe's Jeans - 25% your order, use code AMERICA
Forever21 - Free shipping off orders over $21, use code FREESHIP21

Enjoy! :) I hope everyone has some fun plans!

Getting ready for 4th of July sales!

I am sooo ready for fourth of July and all the fun and barbecues it will bring! If you're shopping for a fourth of July outfit, here are a few great sales to get you going and get your outfit on time:

7 for all mankind - 7FAM is having an amazing summer sale with some of their favorite prints on sale! I bought the garden party legging - get 'em quick before they run out of your size! Plus, free shipping on orders over $100.

karmaloop - Karmaloop has a pretty great promotion: ALL orders get $20 off their next order, and if you spend more than $75 you get free shipping also! I recommend this really cute Lucca Couture romper. Use coupon code MOVIN and rep code PRILLAMON for a discount and the promotion!

ASOS - ASOS already has a fourth of July sale going, as of today! As usual, they have some great clothes, including a ton of great swimwear styles on sale. You also get free express shipping if you use code 4JULYEXPRESS, so you'll definitely get your outfit on time!

Outnet - If you have more expensive taste, the outnet has a few really amazing deals, including Proenza Schouler sandals for 60% off and an Alexander McQueen clutch for 50% off.

Last Call Neiman Marcus - 30% off everything online! No code needed.

Kohl's - If you're looking for a super cheap thrill and want to save your money for some margaritas, Kohl's will give you an extra 15% off everything if you use promo code SUNNY15T. They have some super cute swimwear!

ideeli - Ideeli is a sample sale site whose stock changes every few days. If you don't have an account yet, you can get an invitation here. Right now they have some great sandals on sale, including these Dolce Vita ones that I love:

Hope that gets you started on some super fourth of July steals! :)

My mom is my style icon

I'm a bit belated for mother's day, but I just have to say... my mom is totally my style icon:

Isn't she fabulous? Love her always. xoxo

Sartorial Lust List - Sam Edelman

I've been looking for new summer shoes online, and I keep getting stuck on any page with Sam Edelman. I am completely head-over-heels for all their new shoes... deciding which pair to get is making me cry! I want all of them!

Beatrix ballet flat in Egyptian Gold, $130, image from karmaloop.com

Sophie Sandal in Persimon, $120, image from Dillards.com

Gigi sandal in Tangerine, $52, image from karmaloop.com

Grenada Flats, $130, dillards.com

Nalo sandals, $150, product image from dillards.com

Sam Edelman Ross sandals, $100, product images from dillards.com

Sam Edelman Georgina sandal, $120, product images from dillards.com

Nell sandals, $200, image from dillards.com

Sam Edelman Yelena Sandal, $99.99, product image from dillards.com

Sam Edelman Pixie pump, $174.95 at Nordstrom.com (where the image is from)

Obviously not a shoe... but I don't care! I still want it! Sam Edelman Pouchette, $258, available at karmaloop.com .

If you shop at karmaloop.com, you can get an extra discount if you use rep code: prillamon . I don't know exactly how much because it depends on the product and whether or not you use an additional coupon code. I looked for coupon codes for Dillards.com, but didn't find anything. :( Sorry! I'll keep an eye out though.

DIY Detachable Studded Glitter Collar

So I eyed this post on rookiemag awhile ago on how to DIY decorate a detachable collar, and I've FINALLY gotten around to it. I tried the one under the section labeled "glitter patterns" because I basically eat glitter. Mmmm, glitter.

So here's the collar I cut off:

From an old collared shirt from the GAP!

And here are the materials I used:

I also added a darker blue glitter, not shown in the picture.

The fabric paint I used was Mod Podge for Fabric.  To paint on the glitter, I did what rookiemag said and mixed the fabric paint and glitter together, then slapped that onto the collar. At first, I started with a foam brush (in the picture), then moved to an old makeup brush I had. The foam brush just adsorbed all the glue and was hard to work with. I did waaaay more than the 3 coats rookiemag recommended - I didn't want much of the white color of the collar to show through.  After letting the collar dry for 24 hours, I added studs.

Here is the finished collar:

Whee!! So shiny! Sorry for the blurriness.

Are you ready for your close up, collar?!

The glitter actually came out a lot more matte than I would have preferred. I think this is because the Mod Podge Fabric paint that inevitably sits on top of the glitter isn't shiny. To get a very glittery look, I would recommend brushing glue onto the collar first and THEN sprinkling lots of glitter on top rather than mixing the glitter and fabric paint together. However, be warned, the glitter is more likely to fall off this way. An alternative might be to use Mod Podge Gloss paint rather than the Fabric version.

Here are pictures of the detachable collar being worn!

I feel so studly.

Don't touch my neck, I'll kill you!

Side view

On my lap.

I am undone! Or at least... the collar is unbuttoned.

The gold-rose spikes are pin-ons connected with chains that I got from ASOS, similar to this. I like wearing 'em with the detachable collar because then I can leave the collar unbuttoned, like in the last picture.

Lessons learned:

*Foam brushes are horrible for fabric glue. I guess I should have seen that one coming.

*Let glue dry between layers, or you'll get some glitter clumping.

*If you don't want the original color of the collar to show through, you'll have to put on a ton of layers or paint it with an acrylic first.

*If you want a super glittery collar, put the glue down first then sprinkle on the glitter, or use a glossy fabric paint.

*Don't forget painting the part around the button.

If you don't want to DIY a studded/spiky accessory yourself, I don't blame you. It did take a few hours to do. DON'T FRET, my pet. There are some really cool neck accessories out there, already done for you. Here are some of my favorites from Harlett:

A little touch of badass. Available here.

I love the geometry of this. Available here.

The spikes are perfectly placed! Available here.

If you buy anything from karmaloop, you can use rep code: PRILLAMON for an extra 20% off! Yes, I'm serious. Pretty sweet deal.

Let me know if you have any questions, are going to try this yourself, or buying something similar!

Springtime in Colorado!

Spring has sprung and I can tell from my allergies. Yay. But, on the bright side, I can break out all the Jason Wu for Target I bought! Yay!

Here's the JWu dress in all its glory:

Loooooove the pockets and the lace at the bottom!

And here it is with a dose of spring styling!

Dress: Jason Wu for Target

Shoes: Kelsi Dagger

Leggings: Tart

Purse: Mulberry for Target

Bracelet: Juicy Couture Charm Bracelet

Belt: Mettle Fair Trade

The gold belt is the bombshell belt from Mettle Fair Trade, which I've featured before. The bombshell belt is so cool - it is literally made from recycled bomb shell material, and is, of course, fair trade. It says on Mettle Fair Trade's website that their products are "produced in Cambodia within a small, not for profit income generation and skills training project owned by it's members." That is something I can get behind! I bought mine for 199.90 Australian dollars from Haute on High.

It's hard to find Jason Wu at your local Target any more, so here are some dress suggestions for getting the same look:

ASOS skater dress with open back, also in petite, now $25.07 ($32.23 for petite).

ASOS skater dress with cross back detail in blue, purple, or white, $35.81.

ASOS Skater Dress with Cut Out Shoulder in mint, nude, or navy, $28.65.

Basically, just search "fit flare" at ASOS. They have lots of options. Just make sure to choose your country's site at the top right corner so the sizing is proper. I love ASOS because of their free shipping and free return shipping, no minimum!

If you can't spring for the Mettle Fair Trade belt, you can get something similar.

Metal Plated Belt, $18.99. I might suggest sizing down because, from the pictures, it looks like it was meant to go around the hips instead of the waist. Not sure though.

Vintage gold belt, $45 on Etsy. Etsy has a lot of good options, so checking there is always a good time!

Warehouse also has a couple cute gold belts: option 1, option 2. eBay does as well - no links though, because options change so quickly.

So there. That's what I'm wearing this spring!

On my sartorial lust list

These printed jeans are on my sartorial lust list this season:

AHHhhhHHHH! Love these. They're crazy but that means the rest of your outfit can be easy and basic. Buy these printed 7 for all mankind printed jeans at Revolve for $189.