Saturday, July 25, 2015
Saturday, July 11, 2015
$2 dresses at Walmart in Cumming, GA
Awesome deals. Cannot beat $2 for maxi dresses. Mainly plus sized 1-4x.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Rock African prints for less
African prints are soooooooo in style. I am feeling it. But the pricepoint? Not so much. As much as I want to celebrate that African designs, prints and fashions are heavily influencing fashion right now, my budget refuses. It says 'no ma'am' to an African print dress for $200 or an African print maxi skirt for $100+ -- I don't care how cute they are.
You see, the way my budget is set up ...
It just can't. Especially for an item that, while I hope is in style forever, may be out of vogue 5 years from now. See, my trendy has to be thrifty. So I'm always on the hunt for less expensive ways to wear trendy fashions for less.
Which brings to my current find. I found this jumpsuit for $11 at K&G Fashions. Hubby was there buying some Father's Day outfits and I snagged this with a 20 percent of coupon (it was $13.99). I already told you how I shop retail in ADDITION to thrift.
So, this was a special find considering that I've seen similar jumpsuits for $100 and up. Now, it's not mud cloth, but for $11 it will certainly do! It's only about $5 more than what I'd pay for it at a thrift store.
I paired it with my favorite blush nude heels from Steve Madden ($30 from TJ Maxx).
And I'm also really feeling jumpsuits right now. They are a great all season outfit that can easily go from day to night -- and they're super hot. Pair it with a cute blazer or a denim jacket in the fall or rock it solo in the summer with cute pair of stilettos to the Gawds, some dangly earrings and a clutch purse and you're all set for da club -- probably for less than the price of a few drinks and a meal. I feel like I got two trends in one -- the African print AND the jumpsuit.
And again, let me repeat - $11. Can't beat it new.
You see, the way my budget is set up ...
Which brings to my current find. I found this jumpsuit for $11 at K&G Fashions. Hubby was there buying some Father's Day outfits and I snagged this with a 20 percent of coupon (it was $13.99). I already told you how I shop retail in ADDITION to thrift.
So, this was a special find considering that I've seen similar jumpsuits for $100 and up. Now, it's not mud cloth, but for $11 it will certainly do! It's only about $5 more than what I'd pay for it at a thrift store.
I paired it with my favorite blush nude heels from Steve Madden ($30 from TJ Maxx).
And I'm also really feeling jumpsuits right now. They are a great all season outfit that can easily go from day to night -- and they're super hot. Pair it with a cute blazer or a denim jacket in the fall or rock it solo in the summer with cute pair of stilettos to the Gawds, some dangly earrings and a clutch purse and you're all set for da club -- probably for less than the price of a few drinks and a meal. I feel like I got two trends in one -- the African print AND the jumpsuit.
And again, let me repeat - $11. Can't beat it new.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Why this Bargainista still shops retail
Don't you just love when a thrifted outfit does double duty -- taking you from the 9-to-5 to playtime? I know I do. It's like getting two wears out of the same outfit -- and we already know that Bargainistas didn't pay that much for the outfit to begin with. WINNING!!!
Today's OOTD (Outfit of the day) is no exception, but I did buy the dress last week from Target's BOGO. I do buy retail every so often. Usually at discount or trendy stores like Tarjay, H&M, Ross and TJ Maxx and Marshalls.
Now, I go to retail stores just to see what they have. I find it is a must. And also go to see if I can duplicate what they're selling for new thrift. You see, there is a method to my thrifty.
The fit of this dress was amazing on me (pics don't do it justice). And the color was a bonus. I just love a coral or peach against my skin. So I snagged it. When I find things retail that I fall in love with and KNOW that I will be pressed to find it thrift, I buy, especially when on sale.
Why I always window shop at retail stores
It can take a few months for things that you see in the stores to actually filter down to thrift (most folks aren't cleaning out their closets now, but will in a few months) stores. Most days, I always wear SOMETHING thrifted. So when I see something I love retail that's a bargain, I'll go ahead and buy it.
This dress was a love. I save enough when I thrift that I can do this. Actually, I returned two items at Target so I walked out the store with this + another dress and I only spent $11 cash out of pocket with the BOGO. Who says you can't do retail? I'd say that was a good deal!
Here's how I wore it to the office:
I paired it with this Forever 21 blazer (Goodwill, $5) and Zara wedges (Goodwill, $6). The blazer made it work appropriate -- or otherwise, I'd look like I was going to a picnic. Those wedges, tho! They are the perfect 'neutral' and will take me from summer to fall. I can wear them with so many things.
Today's OOTD (Outfit of the day) is no exception, but I did buy the dress last week from Target's BOGO. I do buy retail every so often. Usually at discount or trendy stores like Tarjay, H&M, Ross and TJ Maxx and Marshalls.
Now, I go to retail stores just to see what they have. I find it is a must. And also go to see if I can duplicate what they're selling for new thrift. You see, there is a method to my thrifty.
The fit of this dress was amazing on me (pics don't do it justice). And the color was a bonus. I just love a coral or peach against my skin. So I snagged it. When I find things retail that I fall in love with and KNOW that I will be pressed to find it thrift, I buy, especially when on sale.
Why I always window shop at retail stores
It can take a few months for things that you see in the stores to actually filter down to thrift (most folks aren't cleaning out their closets now, but will in a few months) stores. Most days, I always wear SOMETHING thrifted. So when I see something I love retail that's a bargain, I'll go ahead and buy it.
This dress was a love. I save enough when I thrift that I can do this. Actually, I returned two items at Target so I walked out the store with this + another dress and I only spent $11 cash out of pocket with the BOGO. Who says you can't do retail? I'd say that was a good deal!
Here's how I wore it to the office:
I paired it with this Forever 21 blazer (Goodwill, $5) and Zara wedges (Goodwill, $6). The blazer made it work appropriate -- or otherwise, I'd look like I was going to a picnic. Those wedges, tho! They are the perfect 'neutral' and will take me from summer to fall. I can wear them with so many things.
And this is why I thrift! Normally, I'm not all that into wedges, but this is def an exception I am willing to make.
And here I added some sandals and a fedora straw hat for a more casual look for a Girls Night Out with my girlfriends. I am feeling the casual look! Sorry, my dog Teddy wanted to take a pic too! He gave his 'woof' of approval! LOL.
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