White Collar

     The mane is finally free!!! Most of the year we rock braids, but we both decided our hair needed a breather. So of course India Arie's I Am Not My Hair has been on repeat. Also we've finally fixed the problem with our pictures, thanks to the readers who told us about it. If there are any other problems with the blog don't hesitate to shoot us an email.

         I'm kicking myself right now for not spotlighting these shoes. I got them a couple years ago at Charlotte Russe but I usually don't get a chance to wear them because they're kind of uncomfortable.

           There was a giant closing sale at the Pacsun in our mall. I got these super cool glasses there and every time I wear them I feel my inner disco queen come out.

Ugochi                                Ogechi

Shirt: Thrifted                      Shirt: Thrifted

Sweatshirt: Thirfted             Shirt Dress: Pacsun

Pants: Thrifted                    Shoes: Thrifted

Shoes: Charlotte Russe      Sunglasses: Pacsun

Back to School Shopping Part 2

     You may have noticed that a lot of our clothes are thrifted. When we say this we don't only mean clothes from the thrift shop but also garage sales, consignment stores, and secondhand shops in general. It can be hard to shop in stores like these, but luckily for you guys we've mastered the art of thrift shopping. So we're here to pass some our wisdom on to you, just in time for back to school shopping. Here are things to keep in mind while thrift shopping.

Prices

Don't buy it if you don't need it-  Most secondhand stores are super cheap, so often times you might feel like you should buy EVERYTHING. You may find yourself making up excuses to buy an 80s wedding dress that's 3 sizes to big. FIGHT THE URGE!
 You can (almost) always haggle- Aside from consignment boutiques, like Plato's Closet or Buffalo Exchange, you can usually negotiate a cheaper price with the salesperson. Although make sure to be reasonable with your price offer. 
Know when something is too damaged- every once in a while you'll find the perfect pair of pants or a fabulous dress and then you'll notice a tear. At this point you should asses the damage. Is it just a tiny stain that can be easily hidden? Or is it a huge rip in a visible place? If it's the former, then showing this to the salesperson could get you a discount.

Reliability

Online- A great thing about the internet is that you can buy clothes from all over the world. The downside of this is that you can accidentally get some really nasty stuff. So make sure that the online seller is reputable.
Cleanliness- you can pretty much buy anything secondhand, but there are some exceptions. You should never purchase used hats or underwear. Also, when buying used clothing, always wash before you wear. Usually consignment boutiques wash the clothes before selling them, but charity shops aren't always as thorough with cleaning. As a precaution clean them anyways. 

Charity shops- If the reason your thrift shopping is because the store gives to charity, do some research. Some of these shops give little to none of there profits to charity. In order to be sure that you're purchase will help someone in need, google the store and see if there website has any information or ask someone who works there what percentage of the proceeds go to charity.

     Ok guys, so hopefully you take these tips in mind if you ever decide to dip your toes into the giant swimming pool that is secondhand shopping. Make sure to read our tips on retail shopping here. Do you have any shopping tips you wanna share? Put them in the comments!

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Sporty Spice

Hey guys!
Sorry we haven't posted since Monday. School's starting soon so we're super busy, a midst finishing summer homework and re-watching first and only season of Freaks and Geeks. We pinky promise we'll post part two of Back to School Shopping. But in the meantime enjoy these athletic inspired outfits.

I guess I should talk about how my outfit is athletic but the only

sport I've ever done is track, and I came in last in every meet.

I have no idea why I own a tennis skirt, the last time I played tennis
was in 7th grade P.E. Even then, we didn't get to wear cute skirts, we
had to wear baggy basketball shorts. I still have nightmares about
them.

Hey guys!
Sorry we haven't posted since Monday. School's starting soon so we're super busy, a midst finishing summer homework and re-watching first and only season of Freaks and Geeks. We pinky promise we'll post part two of Back to School Shopping. But in the meantime enjoy these athletic inspired outfits.

Ugochi                                                    Ogechi

Shirt- Pacsun (Sold out)                           Crop Top-H&M

Skirt-Forever 21                                      Sweatshirt- Thrifted

Shoes- Converse                     Tights-Pacsun (Sold Out)

                                              Skirt- Thrifted but similar item here

                                            Shoes- Thrifted

P.S Can you guys see these pictures? If not please let us know so we can try to fix it.

Back to school shopping- part 1

     We know you've all been dreading it, but it's time to face
the facts, back to school season is among us. It can be hard to find
great outfits for school without spending a ton of money. But don't
fret, we've compiled our best shopping tips to help you guys.

 Before

Check your school's dress code- doing this ensures most importantly,

that you don't get in trouble, and that you don't buy anything that
you can't wear to school.

Know what you want- Although you don't have to have a literal list,
it's good to have a basic idea of what you want. A great way to do
this is to check the store's website, not only will you be able to see
if they carry what your looking for, but you can also get a good idea
of the prices.

Plan your trip wisely- the best time to shop is on weekdays when it's
less crowded. That way the staff will be a lot more attentive because
they have less customers to deal with. Be sure to look online for
sales so you can plan accordingly.

During

Bring the right companion- this doesn't mean bring your best friend.
Bring somone who will honestly tell you whether something looks 9.9/10
on you or 10/10. Make sure this person is willing to fight someone to
get that last dress in your size, and who won't get tired after that
billionth store.

Always do  a lap around the store- look around and see if the store
your at is even worth spending time on. While looking if anything
catches your eye, pick it up, you might not want it later but it's
better to have extra clothes than to forget where something is.


Hit the clearance section- after you've gone around the store make
your way towards the clearance section. It can be a little hard to
find things because everything is usually just thrown on one rack or
bin, but when you do it's always for a great price. You'll probably

find items that are almost sold out for really cheap. Just be aware

that the store is trying to sell the things that they couldn't

earlier, so even if you're looking for fall clothes you might find a
lot of bikinis and cut offs, but it's still good to look.

Make sure you can wear the item- a good rule of thumb is to try and
think of at least 3 outfits you can wear with the item, your shopping
companion can help you with this. If you can't think of at least three
outfits it's probably not worth the purchase. If there's an expensive
item that you think is totally worth the splurge, it should probably
be a classic piece that you will be able to make way more than 3
outfits with.

Checkout

Bring your student ID- lots of stores give discounts to students. Just

bring your student ID when your purchasing your clothes. If you're not
sure whether or not a store does this, it never hurts to ask.

Check your phone- there are lots of apps and websites that can give
you coupons and deals to show at the register. One of our favorites is
FashionClyp.

Sign up for everything- after your purchase the person working the
register will often ask you to sign up for memberships, emails, etc.
We always say yes because those emails usually have coupons or
discount codes for your next purchase. Even if it's just a catalog,
those too can have coupons and exclusive offers.

Do you have any shopping tips? Tell us in the comments!
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Throwback Thursday

     When we were younger our mom had this notion that twins always had to match, hence the similar names. So every morning our mom forced us into matching dresses and sent us off to school. As a result
we have pictures like this:

Once we were old enough to dress ourselves, we did everything in our power not to match. Unfortunately, we have similar tastes in clothing so we often find ourselves reaching for the same tops when we go

shopping. Now that we've grown, we've learned not to fight the instinct and that it's ok to dress alike sometimes.

                             Ogechi                                              Ugochi

                            Sweatshirt- Pacsun (sold out)               Sweatshirt-Pacsun- (sold out)

                            Skirt- Demasque                                  Jeans- Forever 21

                            Shoes- gifted                                       Shoes- Converse

catching z's

     If your'e like us, sometimes counting sheep just isn't enough to take you to dreamland. These songs all have super mellow beats that will have you dozing off in no time. There are some super popular songs on

this playlist like Adele's Turning Tables, but also some lesser known ones like Ebrahim's cover of Swim Good. Good night everyone, make sure to get lots of beauty sleep!

Heres the link to the playlist

Fall Couture 2014

     This month, designers are showing off their fall couture looks, so we rounded up the best ones from our favorite shows. 

Ulyana Sergeenko

Ulyana Sergeenko is pretty much a Russian superwoman. Not only is she an amazing designer, she's also a photographer, stylist, and former model. Her Fall 2014 couture collection was as versatile as she is. With luxurious leather and fur, some of these looks have a high fashion Cruella Deville vibe. But there are also pieces that seem to be influenced by the 1930's. Here are some of our favorite looks from
this collection:

We love how the streaks in this mohair sweater look like like water color

The fit of the bodice on this dress is exquisite, it looks perfect

against the draping of the skirt.

Schiaparelli

We've been big fans Schiaparelli  since seventh grade, when we had to do reports on fashion history, so we had high expectations for this collection. It definitely did not disappoint. We could go on for hours about the hats or the fun prints but we'll let the clothes speak for themselves:

Can pink bangs please be a thing?

Birthday hat with rhinestones. Enough said.

Elie Saab

Ellie Saab Fall 2014 was filled with gorgeous  gowns that made us want to swoon. We especially loved the elegant details, like beading and lace, that was used in many of the dresses. This collection was so
beautiful that it was hard to choose our favorites looks, so we totally suggest that you check out the full show:

The movement in this gown is breathtaking and the fur only adds to its beauty.

Our favorite thing about this dress is how the beaded slip just peaks

out, and how luxurious the fabric of the skirt looks.

All images are from Style.com