Ideal vs. steal: Metal belt

I've been obsessed with gold accessories (mostly jewelry) for a while now. But gold adornment on belts is something else entirely. It's just a tad new for me. I think it all started with a rad purchase I made at the Brooklyn Flea last fall—a black stretchy belt with gold Native American headdresses as the closure. Um yeah, awesome.

Anyhow, I had started noticing a lot more gold cuff type jewelry recently that I was drawn to and then the other day I saw a photo of girl in a black jumpsuit with a belt that looked like a gold cuff. I was smitten immediately; and thus the obsession began.

So I did some searching and found this beauty from INTERMIX, but I was certainly not smitten with its price tag. And that's when I found this pretty amazing and almost identical metal cap belt from Necessary Clothing for only $8.99. Too bad Christmas is over and I can't put it on my wish list! But at least at this price I can purchase it for myself.

What's in my piggy bank for July?

The name of this month's fashion drooling game seems to be prints and edginess. I am loving anything a little bit rock and roll and a little bit...well, printed, obviously.

1. Forever 21 Rooster Print Dress, $19.80. First it's red—a color I am loving right now. And second, this dress has a great 1940s vibe to it. And finally, it has a rooster print. Yes! A rooster print! I die, as Rachel Zoe would say.

 2. Obey Felon Nubby Grey Muscle Tee, $30. This tough girl muscle tee is incredibly versatile. I could sweeten it up with a flirty skirt or keep it hangin tough (yep, NKOTB reference!) with skinny jeans, high heels and edgy accesories.

 3. Charlotte Russe Tribal Print Challis Short, $14.99. Yep, I still love aztec print. I will wear it on anything. Surprised? I hope not.

 4. Chameleon Neon Yellow Hexagon Clutch Purse, $37.50. I've been eyeing neon yellow clutches for a while and this is one of the coolest ones I have found so far.

 5. Mossimo® Women’s Skinny Colored Denim in Fresh White, $27.99. How do I still not own a pair of white jeans? I do not know. But this should be remedied soon.

 6. Sunglass Warehouse Mirrored Retro Style Black Frames with Rainbow Lenses, $13.56. So hip, so trendy and so in my price range. Love it.

 7. Necessary Clothing Zeus Ring in Gold, $11.99. This ring is pretty hard core. It's totally rock n roll, but I think I could pull it off.

 8. Garage Seamless Anchor Boy Short, $7.90. How cute are these anchor print boy shorts?! I can see me rockin these either for bedtime or under a flared dress or skirt to feel a little more covered up.

 9. Forever 21 Dangling Spike Necklace, $10.80. Another edgy piece that I think would be a great accessory to mix with a girly ensemble. I love the unexpected spike hanging from the back.

 10. Charlotte Russe Ankle-Strap Single Sole Pump, $28.50. Yet another extremely versatile item. This pair of shoes could be worn to finish off a sweet and sassy outfit or to add a sexy edge to a tough girl look.