Happy Mother's Day

After becoming a mother I've been really missing the carefree shopping experience I used to enjoy without a demanding baby to stroll around. So for this Mother's Day, one of my treats was to go on a solo shopping trip. I decided to hit Forever 21, since I could never have enough time to go through that store. It's always so overwhelming to face such a huge selection. But I know you can find great buys there if you have the patience. Based on past experience, I learned that I have to have a few targets in mind when I venture into this store. So here was my shopping list: 1) casual dresses for weekends that I can wear with leggings 2) statement necklaces 3) fitted blazer/shrugs for wearing over dresses or tanks. I'm glad to say that after over an hour in that store, I was victorious in 2 out of 3 categories and only spent a little over $100.

Striped Babydoll Dress - $14.50 This dress is very cute on and would be great for summer. I can imagine wearing it with a denim jacket as a cover up.

Ruffle trim woven tunic - $22.80 I'm so glad that ruffle is in this season because it is totally me. I love this top for its sunny colour. I already wore it once with black knee length leggings. I can even see myself wearing it to work with a long cardigan.

Filigree Flowers Necklace - $7.80 This necklace looks nicer in real life. I chose it as a bold statement necklace to dress up basic pieces.


Linda Floral Pearl Necklace - $12.80 This necklace is such a steal at this price. It has rhinestones on it that makes it look like it could have cost $100 as some of these necklaces do often cost. I can't wait to wear it with a black dress to add a vintage, classy feel.

Clover Cluster Necklace - $5.80 This is probably the least interesting of the 3 necklaces I found but I immediately got compliments on it when I wore it last week. I didn't mention it was only $6, heehee!

I also got a floral ruffle top, very Blair Waldorf a la Gossip Girl, and another knit dress. I was so, so pleased with my Mother's Day shopping trip!