Creativity and Kindness: Everyday Inspriration

Kind Hearts: People that act consistently with integrity, and a helpful-hand, without looking for recognition/reward, is something beautiful and worth living for.

Creative Minds:: Fashion, art, music, writing, graffiti: The creative mind and soul is continuously inspired by, and grateful for, the creative genius of others.

What two things in the world inspire you most everyday & why?

- Watch this Kewl Ted Talk RE: Creativity and Kindness Here.

Accent Accessories: Spring Scarves Under $50

Another great way to update your look without making a huge investment is incorporating a patterned scarf into your current closet.

It is also any lazy girl's saving grace, as it allows one to look polished with minimal effort (particularly the infinity style).

As for recommendations for the season, nothing says Spring 2015 like a pretty floral pattern. These are some of my favourite scarves, all under $50, below.

Sunnies, Straw Hats and Scarves....making last years White Spring Dress current for less.

Happy (Frugal) Shopping.

- Check Out Video on 25 Ways to Wear Scarf Here -

Accent Accessories: Straw Hats Under $50

Straw has are all the rage this Spring/Summer, and again, can add that trendy update to your wardrobe without spending a ton of coin.

Some of my favourites (all under $50) are below.

What's your favourite? Or more importantly, which one would fit in your current Spring wardrobe best?

- See Video on Styling Hats Here -

Accent Accessories: Sunnies Under $50

An easy (and economical) way to update your look is sticking to classic, timeless, pieces, each season, while updating namely your accessories.

Sunglasses are a wonderful accessory to make a current Spring statement in.

My Spring/Summer 2015 picks (all under $50) are below.

- See Video on Selecting Right Sunglasses For Face Shape Here -

The RealReal: Luxury Consignment, From Your Couch.

San-Fran start up The RealReal is the North American leader in high-end consignment. They offer the widest selection of pre-owned and authenticated luxury items. A look using pieces from their online shop is below. More can be read on The RealReal's success and clever business model on The Fashionista.

It is because of businesses like this I am feeling more confident everyday in my Frugal Fashion Challenge.

Update Your Look for Less (*2) Go Green

Keeping with the theme of updating your look for less via polish, another current nail trend is GREEN. If you are feeling extra frugal and want to work with the colours you currently have instructions on how to make Fluorescent Green Polish using green eye shadow (THAT WORKS) is below.

DIY Green Nail Polish

This look works great with neutrals, like beiges, browns  tans, or whites (think earth tones). Avoid pairing with Green, ironically enough. Products featured listed below.