Project Design: Star Trek

The new Star Trek movie came out today. I'm traveling to see Jael this weekend (yay!), and we have plans to go see it (more yay!). Which of these Trekkie accessories has you wanting to boldly go where no fashion enthusiast has gone before?
Star Trek Quotes Necklace by CobwebCorner

Blue Star Trek Apron by Jordandene

Star Trek Engagement Ring by VaLaJewellery

Star Trek Insignia Felt Brooch by afraidofmonsters

Star Trek Vulcan Salute Earring by sakosculpts

Star Trek Cartoon Dress by FashionWhore

Starship Enterprise Pendant by HoraEffect

poll by twiigs.com

$150 Challenge: Amusement Park

Thursday, my hubby and I took the day off to have a date at Cedar Point. Because I didn't want to carry around my usual large bag, I carried a cross-body bag. With the spring wind blowing off Lake Erie, I thought I should take precautions and layer a breezy long sleeved top over a modal tank and longer shorts. Comfy shoes are a must for all that walking. With jewelry, this look rings up at just over $150.

Amusement Park by fashionmefabulous

safari shorts, Mango $40
polka dot top, Mod Cloth $33
bow sneakers, Keds on Amazon $50
cross-body floral bag, ASOS $17
headband, Forever 21 $3.80
orange chevron ring, Forever 21 $4.80
orange flower ring, Charlotte Russe $3

Fashion Rant: Pervasive Polyester Tees

I'm being haunted. I've been shopping to find summer tops (with sleeves) for work. However, one tee has been following me, and it seems to have scared all the cute blouses off the racks.

I love a good tee, but lately t-shirts are all I find. They are either basic cotton blends for layering or they are this new, boxy, poly-blend tee. Some are cute and can be styled nicely. I actually tried on this city striped shirt at Nordstrom thinking it might be the exception (I was desperate), but it suffered from all the common problems.

They are made from yucky, cheap, synthetic material. Some are silky; but most are scratchy. These synthetics don't breath making them horribly hot despite their light appearance. Speaking of lightness, most are sheer so you have to layer them, which will make you hotter.

Even those in the higher price point seem made wrong. This one has a "cotton-like" back so the seams pucker because one fabric is stretchy and the other isn't. Most have disproportionate sleeves, and the boxy shape on stretch-free fabric hardly accommodates curves forcing wearers to buy up a size and look tent-like in the tee.

What do you think of these polyester tees? Have you found any good ones? Are you seeing them at every turn like I am?

P.S. Is anyone else having trouble finding natural fibers this season? Everything is synthetic! Ugh.

Pictured: Cityscape Stripe Tee, Nordstrom $39

Love or Loathe: Retro Flower Wedges

On the one hand, these are very 90s. I imagine wearing them with a tight maxi skirt in a hideous pastel print, sparkly spaghetti strap top, and this hair. They are so very muley too, and I loathe mules. On the other hand, I rather like the sculptural aspect of that massive heel, and the tatted flowers are so lovely for spring. Does knowing that they are $60 at J. C. Penney sway your opinion at all?

Etsy Shop of the Week: The Butterflies Shop

Shop: The Butterflies Shop

Why We Love It: Science fiction author, Robert A. Heinlein termed butterflies "self-propelled flowers." While the unmoving flowers make me sneeze, I've never had a problem with butterflies. I love how they lilt past on sunny days as their wings flash a variety of colors. The Butterflies Shop captures the whimsy and beauty of butterflies in clothing and accessories.

Price Range: $2 - $259

Links: Facebook

Favorite Items:
(Click through the slideshow below to see some of our favorites).

Etsy Shop of the Week: The Butterflies Shop by fashionbeccafabulous on polyvore.com

Pictured: Tiny World of Butterflies Ring $80; Butterfly Leather Hair Barrette $11.50; Mint Leather Scalloped Obi Belt $52.50; Fabric Butterfly Brooch $32.50; Butterfly Dress $55; Black Butterfly Dress $65; Butterfly Wings Dress $259; I Will Fly Away Butterflies Necklace $49 (also pictured above)

Closed-toed Summer Shoes Part 2

I could have edited this selection down to one post, I suppose, but who wants less shoes?

colorblock t-strap d'orsay, Seychelles on Amazon $67
ankle tie espadrille, Mod Cloth $33
mint print mary jane, Seychelles on Amazon $79
fabulous red retro pump, Miz Mooz on Amazon $105
black and white studded flat, J. C. Penney's $40

navy wedge, ASOS $48
red t-strap, Seychelles on Amazon $54
orange woven pump, DSW $110
blue t-strap, Urban Outfitters $39
coral d'orsay flat, J. C. Penney $40

*When you buy shoes that are woven like this, buy at least a half size smaller than usual depending on the cut. They stretch! I have some woven ballet flats I have to tie to my feet with ribbon.

Close-toed Summer Shoes Part 1

Not everyone is crazy for sandals in the summer. Some people may have to cover their toes for work. Some women are persnickety about the state of their pedicures. Some people just don't like toes. Whatever your reason, here's how I beat the heat while keeping my toes covered in the summer.

yellow pointy toed flat, Restricted on Amazon $38
blush flower ballet flat, Jeffrey Campbell Urban Outfitters $130
black and gold cage heel, Macy's $112
blue cut-out oxfords, Trashy Diva $58
blush smoking slipper, Urban Outfitters $39
lime ballet flats, Mod Cloth $30
grey cut out heel, Mod Cloth $80

crochet ballet flats, Mod Cloth $45
wood trimmed mauve flat,Mod Cloth $105
lace oxford, Not Rated at DSW $35
blue wedge, Nordstrom $70
studded mesh ballet flat, Aeropostal $24.50
yellow patent capped heel, ASOS $125

Expect more great summer shoes on Monday!