There aren’t many rules that I follow.  I’m not talking about being 15, rebel without a cause, thinking outside the box.  I’m talking about fashion rules.  However, there is one rule that I always abide by when it comes to shopping.  If I get stopped TWICE by strangers while trying on an item, and am told that I look fab wearing that item, then I must purchase thus said item.  Period.  No questions asked.  No price tags checked.  Not so smart if you’re shopping at Neimans, but it’s a safe bet rule if you’re at Forever 21.

No joke, the first time I went out wearing this Forever 21 Cutout-Back Floral Jumper I got stopped twice by random girls who wanted to know where I found this fabulous jumpsuit.  They were shocked when I told them Forever 21, AND that it’s under $30!  Now, I know that in this particular case I was stopped AFTER I purchased the jumpsuit and wore it out.  But isn’t getting stopped the main reason why we wear what we wear?  To have other girls (and boys) fawn over what we have covering our bodies?

Pros: not only is this such a statement piece, but this suit is very soft and comfy to wear.  Cons: it can be an issue if you’re at a bar and have to pee five million times because the buttons on the back can be hard to button up on your own.  Not that I know from experience or anything…eh hem.  Also, I noticed that the bottom two buttons have a tendency to come undone on it’s own, but not a big enough problem for me to ever stop wearing this.  Ever.

Ray-Ban Aviator Classic Sunglasses / Christian Louboutin Fomenter Wedges (no longer available | similar look) / Free People Statement Ring (no longer available | similar look) / Key Pendant Necklace (forgot where I got it from | similar look)

It’s already April.  WTF!  I don’t know how time flies by so quickly, but April means Coachella.  Anyone headed to Coachella?  What are some of your favorite festive wear moments?

Photographed by hottie, Drew Carlson