Forever 21 Finds...

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Below is just a little taste of some Forever 21 cuteness. As always, F21 can offer up some adorable, trendy items. Sometimes these items are substantial and sometimes they are just crap.

No promises with the items in this set, but I love the juxtaposition between the lace top and the faux leather jacket, don't you? Plus, the entire outfit rings in around $100. Not bad for a trendy fall outfit!

I'd really like to see this top in person, as it looks really versatile...underneath a leather jacket, boyfriend blazer, cardigan, etc.

Which trendy items for fall do you think have staying power? 

Forever 21 Finds by Coley's Closet Cravings featuring Forever21

Nordstroms Anniversary Sale Is On Like Donkey Kong

Since I was up at 6:30 a.m. anyway, I decided to check out Nordstroms Anniversary Sale online. Overall, I was a bit underwhelmed. Normally, the NAS has an incredible selection of denim and shoes and this year it was just so-so for me. I'm sure my credit card and husband appreciate that. *golf claps*

They had a great selection of leather and faux leather jackets as well as some very cute boots and a few adorable dresses.

I only ordered one item online since, a) It's been quite the shopping month already, b) I didn't see too many items that I "needed" and c) The one item I really wanted was not available for pick-up in-store. Take a peruse for yourself...but here's the one item I ordered.

This is the Sashimi Faux Leather Motorcycle Jacket in Gray. It's on sale from for $44.90 and retails for $68.00. Although I was tempted to keep it safe by ordering this jacket in black, I went out on a limb and ordered the gray option, as I was really diggin' the color. Hopefully I'll enjoy it when it arrives!

Are you checking out the NAS?

Friday Special: Break the Bank or Save Your Bank

Oooo leather and lace. No I'm not talking about a frightening "gentleman's club" nor am I referencing two American Gladiators from the 90's...I'm talking about mixing girly dresses with leather jackets!



Mike & Chris makes an amazing leather jacket, but it retails for $725...that is unless Hautelook or Gilt is hosting a special. Plus if you're a lover of the animals and would prefer to go with a synthetic material, Silence & Noise's jacket is a very nice option!



So you choose...



Break the bank with the Alexander McQueen dress, Mike & Chris jacket and Christian Louboutin's...massacring your credit card for over $6,000



or



Save your bank with Forever21's ruffle knit tunic, Silence and Noise jacket and Tahari's Shasta sandals for a much more palatable $250.

Happy Friday!

Friday Special: Break It or Save It by Coley's Closet Cravings featuring Tahari shoes