Teenage Riot

I was walking through school today and a kid said "niiice" and pointed to my Beatles shirt. This kid is the classic rocker with his slim build, shaggy hair, and stereotypical diction of "man", "rock on", etc. spilling out of his mouth. And it made me think, why has rock seemed to have disappeared into the oblivion of pop and dub step. If you were to go back definitely to the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s you would see a substantial population of rockers, even in the 90s with the alt rock coming in, people still held fast to the rocker definition of not caring what people thought and doing what you want, wearing what you want, BEING what you want. Yet in the past ten years this way of life seems to have completely disappear. Today people only listen to what's on the top 40, and as one artist falls off the chart, they soon forget completely about the band or artist that they were totally in love with last week. With rockers, you find the band whose sound, lyrics, ideas, etc spoke to you and you stuck with that band even if they were no longer popular. As long as they didn't change their sound and the music still spoke to you, you went to their concerts, bought their albums (not just ONE song off iTunes, which is KILLING bands by the way, please by from record stores when you can, the people actually know what they're talking about). Just look at the dead heads, they are so loyal and followed the grateful dead from show to show because they wrote songs that spoke to those people ( as we see with Lindsey weir and Kim Kelly in freaks and geeks as the follow the dead with their new friends hitting shows all over the country in 2 weeks). Last time I checked, I could relate more to just having a bad day and it being okay like "I don't want to live today" by the ape hangers than these sugary pop songs about being in the club every night(and if you are a 17 year old like I am, I highly don't suggest unless you want to be a 17 year old with a beer gut...)
And when people start giving in to the conformity of pop, then record labels don't sign the rockers anymore, which is why we haven't seen a new rock band in a couple years. Luckily we have the classics keeping up and touring like the stones and Aerosmith, but we can't expect them to cover our asses forever. We need musicians who aren't afraid to challenge the pop artists and stand out!
So stop thinking like everyone else and think like yourself! Find yourself and find the music that will help you through the highs and lows through life.
Start a teenage riot!

Teenage Riot by prettyaffordablefashion featuring skinny leg jeans

Junk Food Clothing long sleeve t shirt
sell.com

Skinny leg jeans
delias.com

Converse navy sneaker
$69 - kurtgeiger.com

These Shoes Are Made For Rock n Roll

I have always worn converse since I was a little girl. The blue, usually low top, converse that only get switched out when I grew out of the pair I had. I always wore my converse with jeans but I recently found a new pair of shoes that are just as rock n roll but a little more of a twist than the good ol converse. They're black flats with spikes all over and I'm in love. I definitely won't be forgetting my converse but these will definitely have equal wearing time as the old standbys.

Untitled #6 by prettyaffordablefashion featuring skinny jeans

Printed shirt
$46 - truffleshuffle.co.uk

Skinny jeans
delias.com

Spike shoes
$69 - nelly.com

Hepburn

So I haven't been on in a while but I also have not been active on Instagram. I recently had surgery on my leg and will not be able to wear much beyond sweats for a while. So I'll be making sets and posting them from polyvore to here and perhaps on Instagram also. It maybe be a month or so, which sucks, but hopefully I'll be as good as new when it's all over! So in the meantime enjoy my posts from polyvore!
Also for my Instagram followers, do you want me to repost outfits or just stay inactive until I have new stuff for you guys? Tell me in the comments!

Untitled #5 by prettyaffordablefashion featuring chunky jewelry

Wet Seal screen print t shirt
wetseal.com

American eagle outfitters jeans
ae.com

Faux leather boots
payless.com

Kazuri chunky jewelry
$23 - johnlewis.com

Vicenza
$11 - debenhams.com

Lately

So I've realized I've started this blog about a year ago. I'm going to put the years worth of outfits up sometime soon! So please enjoy this outfit while you wait!
I've been wearing corduroys a lot lately and I love them for the fall because they're so warm and they're a nice change from jeans. I love all the colors and I'm slowly building my collection!
Have fun and good luck in your fashion adventures!

A Little Sparkle Never Hurt Anybody

So I haven't posted in a while and I found the blogger app so I'm testing it out with the pictures from homecoming I put on instagram. I love this dress because it's not the standard black body con dress that you can find everywhere. I like the underskirt that makes it flouncy (that's a word right?) and its fun to spin around in and just me. It has white tulle over the skirt with little black beading and some sparkles up the corset with a black satin tie to create that ever so important waistline. I got a lot of compliments on it and I want to wear it to the next dance! Who cares if it's a repeat? You can't fix what isn't broken right?
I want you to tell me what you're wearing or wore to homecoming, what's your favorite homecoming dress what's your dream dress? Talk to me! Good luck in your fashion adventures!

Brought to You Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue

I"M BACK! Yay! I'm so happy to be back home to my camera and my computer and most importantly, my clothes :D So please enjoy!

Okay so I realize I am not at a beach, but considering I worked most days and my shifts were during beach time, I didn't get to spend much time near the ocean. But I promised a look at my beloved bathing suit so I did it in the backyard. Not the ideal setting I know, but you get the idea of it. 

So I absolutely love this bathing suit! I really wanted an unique bathing suit this summer and I love retro things so I figured why not carry that style over into my swimwear!? This bathing did not come like this, I ordered the top from one online store and the bottoms from another. Mostly because I didn't like the pairing of the bottoms to the top on the site. I also feel like if you're self conscious in a bathing suit, if you get a really unique one, people will be looking at it for its detail, not YOUR detail, therefore they will not pick your body apart as much as they would in say a plain black bikini. The retro design, the button details, the color, and the overall look of this bathing suit has gotten alot of attention when I wear it, but not in a way that people were looking at just my body, but instead the clothing. Also I feel like this bathing suit should be worn confidently because it combines the cardinal rule in regular fashion, into a bathing suit: define the waist and make yourself an hourglass shape. The high waist of the bottoms create the hourglass by cutting in at your smallest part, yet covers more than a regular bikini on the bottom with the boyshort-like bottoms. The top gives you coverage all around if you are busty with the high sides, constructed band, and halter straps. Also the stripes gather towards the bow making the rib cage/ back look slimmer. So please don't hide in another boring bathing suit if you love this style! Enjoy the compliments on your great style and your great body ;) 

I will be posting regularly again considering school starts tomorrow! That means a reason to get up and dressed in the morning, meaning more fashionable outfits! And for anyone wondering yes I will keep the instagram account active so in case you  can't jump on the blog one day check instagram for a quick Outfit Of The Day pic! 

Thanks for being so patient and good luck in your fashion adventures! :)

Last Sweater Before Summer

So I was cleaning my albums on the computer out and found these outfit pictures that I never posted! This was about a month ago and I'm pretty it was and will be the last time I wear a sweater before Fall comes around. It's too bad because the shorts are very nice in the summer because they are light weight and they go perfectly with the sweater for the whole nautical look, but it's just too hot to wear! I love this outfit and I wear it alot in the spring because it gives that retro vibe to it with the high waist shorts. I tend to wear red white and blue a lot, and in fact, the bathing suit I ordered for this year makes me look like an American Flag (pics to come! 4th of July maybe!?).

Anyway, I'll be on the hunt this summer for a short sleeve version of the red and white stripes to wear with my shorts! Sorry there is only one full outfit picture the rest were all blurry!

Sweater-Forever 21
Shorts- Forever 21
Shoes- I honestly can't remember!
Ring-gift
Necklace-gift

Prom 2012 Part 2

Time for Part 2! Let's get started!

DEEP SWEETHEART, FULLY EMBELLISHED BODICE , ASSYMETRICAL
Sweetheart Deep Purple Papaprazzi Prom Dress $450*UPDATE* this dress was taken off the website unfortunately after I made this post. But I can't find a dress that was close enough to compare to it :(
http://www.dressprom.net/mori-lee-paparazzi-dress-91058.html?productid=mori-lee-paparazzi-dress-91058&channelid=FROOG&utm_source=CSEs&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=CSE

Deep Sky Blue Sweetheart Chiffon Column Prom Dress $148


http://www.sino-treasure.com/Deep-Sky-blue-Sweetheart-Beads-Ruffle-Elastic-Woven-Satin-Chiffon-Column-Prom-Dress-p7386.html
So I LOVE both of these dresses (sorry about the pic quality of the second one!) I absolutely love sweetheart necklines and usually only buy dresses with sweethearts on them because they are so feminine and fun! But I love the color of both the dresses, along with the beading on the second and the full embellishment on the bodice of the first. The assymetrical chiffon of the second dress is awesome to me because it just makes the dress look more fun! I love both of them but the second dress is 302 DOLLARS LESS!? It's amazing! Either way you will look like a million bucks!

MERMAID
Jovani Jewel Embroidered Long Mermaid Prom Dress $589

http://www.frenchnovelty.com/p/JV3425/Jovani+Jewel+Embroidered+Long+Mermaid+Prom+Dress+3425.html

Terani 95230P Strapless Mermaid Prom Dress  $298

http://www.google.com/shopping/offerdetails?docid=2531758320464849562&q=mermaid%20prom%20dresses&sa=X&ei=f1PFT5RXxtvRAe6x3LEK&ved=0CMwBEL8TMAI4Ng

2012 Jovani Red Mermaid Prom Gown $179

http://www.coralbuy.com/dress121726.html

So I DID choose 3 dresses for this one because the intial two I found I felt the second one wasnt as affordable as we would all like so I found another equally as awe-inspring, more affordable option. I like mermaid dresses for prom because there aren't many other occasions a girl gets to dress up this much when theyre constricted to an appropriate for the age dress code. To me, when you're a teenager, you're young and need to get all the crazy, on the edge clothing ideas you have out of your system. So dress a little sexier with this mermaid style and skip it on your wedding for a more mature gown. I've found that a lot of people get mermaid and drop waist confused. In my head, mermaid is very fitted to about 3 to 4 inches above the knee while drop waist is about 9 or 10 inches below your belly button. Between the two, I like the mermaid better, I honestly find the drop waist to not be very flattering on most types. It adds weight on the bottom half, so if you are top heavy it will balance you out and if you have absolutely no curve it will add on the bottom. It is stilll very risky and must make sure it fits absolutely perfect. The mermaid shows off and embraces your curves. (Who wouldn't want that?!) But I love all these dress but they were picked obviously based off prices. But I really can't tell from just the pictures which one is more expensive than the other; they all have different feels and emotions attached to them, they really can't be compared as to which one is better!