VMA Fashion: The Broke & Bougie Edition- Naya Rivera

And the VMA for strangest paradox goes to- Naya Rivera! I mean really she's on Glee and doesn't she date Big Sean? And then shows up in a dominatrix slash Halloween witch look. Whatever for some reason I like her sexy dress and some day I want to wear this Sears version on vacation somewhere (maybe not DC...just..maybe not). Sidenote- what's with the model's face? And did they purposely pick someone who looks like Naya?

VMA Fashion: The Broke & Bougie Edition- Everyone's White Dress Look

Since the weather has been like 50 degrees when I wake up I kind of forgot it was summer therefore kind of forgot about white clothes. But I do love a good white dress that doesn't make me look like a toddler on her way to the Easter church service, and this year so did about half of the VMA attendees. I seriously think I counted 14 all-white-everythings on the red carpet. My favs were one half of Danity Kane (they're still here?) and Carly Aquilino.

My favorite white dress for $29 (and going on even better clearance ANY MINUTE I've got my eye on it) is Sears' Studio 1 Women's Party Dress . Besides the fact that this doesn't look like I'm trying too hard, I like the pleated waistline that makes me feel just a little bit skinnier. And just look- it has POCKETS. That is as much of a selling point for me as when the clothes are sized extremely low ("This is a size 2?? why yes I have miraculously discovered an extra $70 for this one skirt, Banana Republic).

VMA Fashion: Broke & Bougie Edition- Shaliene Woodley

Ok so who is Shalene Woodley? I don't even know but her VMA outfit was everything. And something I feel like I could actually wear out in public outside of LA (i.e. in Ugly People's Hollywood i.e. DC). I know all of this is Forever 21 but there really isn't anywhere else in DC I can invest $10 in for something I only want this season. And I wash my Forever clothes in the shower with shampoo so they do indeed last...forever. Otherwise they get torn up in the washer after approximately 2.5 washes. And c'mon I figured out this entire look for about $60

1. Forever21 Standout Net Crop Top $12.80 
2. Forever21 Geo Print High-Low Skirt $11.80
3. Forever21 Edgy Star Cuff $8.80
4. Women's Mossimo Pamela Point Black Heels $29.95 (gotta love when your shoes cost more than the whole outfit combined. But it's a necessary investment in DC where the daily obstacle courses include cobbleston, construction sites and uneven sidewalks. My Target heels held up really well in DC)
5. Orange Round Ball Studs from Etsy.com $3.00

VMA Fashion: The Broke & Bougie Edition- JHud

When it comes to the awards shows I like to figure out how I can pull off the looks. So this is my interpretation of VMA Fashion translated into the real world.

First off, JHud can do no wrong. Everything she does and is is what I want to do and be. So here's how my broke self is going to copy her VMA look:

1. Kardashian Kollection Women's Cami Houndstooth Check from Sears $22.99
2. H&M Imitation Leather Skirt $29.95
3. Forever21 Regal Bib Necklace $8.50
4. Forever21 Woven Curb Chain Bracelet $11.80
5. Forever21 Stretchy Faux Stone Ring $5.80
6. Target Mossimo Pointed Toe Black Heel $29.95