Bargain Styling

Summer is almost over. I waited so long for summer to get here and the next thing I know it is Labor Day. Fall is actually my favorite time of year but around January I long for summer. So for those of you out there who might be getting to do something fun for Labor Day weekend I have a great Labor Day outfit.

This outfit is all from New York and Company. They are having a huge Labor Day sale and many of their items are buy one get one 50% off and they have a huge summer clearance section. On top of all that they have a $25 off of $75 coupon that it is good until September 3rd.

For this particular outfit, I tried to pick items that were summery but you could extend them into fall by wearing a blazer or jacket. Also, because of the buy one get one 50% off I was able to add a cute t-shirt for $7.48.

The 42nd Street Trouser $44.95
The Fairview Collection: Bamboo Halter $9.99

City Style Shoes: Brown Suede $19.50

Bowery Slouch Hobo: $24.50
Mercer Tee:$7.48

SubTotal:$106.42
Less: $25
Total: $81.42

In this month’s Elle magazine one of their Elle fashion trends was pebbled skin. Of course, almost all of the examples they give were of real crocodile and had price tags in the triple digits. Not really being a fan of either real animal skin nor being able to afford it, I went on a faux hunting trip to find one of this season’s hottest trends.

First stop, the usual suspects. Forever 21 didn’t really have anything on their site. The fifteen dollar store only had snake. Delia’s mainly deals in patent leather. I did manage to find a few cute bags at target.com. Below is one of my favorites.

www.target.com $14.99

The last stop was gojane.com where I did find several croc items. One being a pair of hot red croc heels.

Go Jane Red Croc Heels $20.90


Go Jane Metallic Print Animal Bag $15.99

I was a little disappointed that I didn’t find any faux croc bangles similar to what I picked up at the NYC wholesale district. I will be putting those with outfits for OutFitKit very soon.

Zooey Deschanel has great, quirky style. For those of you who may not know who she is - she is the sister in the movie Almost Famous and she was the girl elf in Elf.

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She has a retro vibe, is not afraid to wear color and collects vintage coats. And how cannot you not love someone named after one of the title characters in J.D. Salinger’s, Franny and Zooey.

Here is my outfit based on Zooey’s style:

Because the dress is so bold you want to stick with simple accessories.

Vintage orange mini dress $17.99
Black Bangle $4.90
Black hoop earrings $3.90
Black bootlets $34
Camden Satchel Bag (available in black) $13.99

Total: $74.78 plus shipping

GoJane.com is one of my favorite websites. They have a Deal of the Week, and I always fall in love with most of the stuff I see on their website. Here is my first post in the $100 Series - an entire ensemble, shoes and accessories included, for under $100 (excluding tax, and shipping & handling).

This short-sleeved top in mustard yellow would give a striking contrast with the black pants below. With a keyhole back and a gathered bodice, this shirt is guaranteed to get you noticed. Available in black, mustard yellow and navy blue, this cute shirt will set you back $25.99. Dry clean only.

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I realized it’s been a while since I’ve featured ensembles for under $100 huh? You can look FABULOUS for under $100. Yes you can. I do it all the time Let me show you. By the way, each pieces of clothing costs $15. If you click on the picture you’ll be directed to the store.

There you go, a red floral crinkle top over a black pleated skirt and a braided strappy heels. $45. You have extra for your choice of accessories . You can wear this anywhere. Either a casual date, or a laid-back event, seriously, any occassion.

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When I finally got my wide belts from EBAY, I thought to myself, “hmmmm, SELF, I’m sure there are are outfits we could come up with other than wearing the belts with dresses“. I’ve already wore the white belt with my off the shoulder orange tunic. And I planned on wearing the red one with one of my LBD’s.

Anyhooo, a light bulb went off and my bold printed smocked spaghetti straps babydoll top jumped at me. I’ve heard women say they don’t like wearing smocked tops because it makes them look pregnant. Well, I just found a solution for you. Wrap a belt around it. Wide ones though. Skinny belts wouldn’t work. I found this smocked top at Wal-Mart 3 years ago for $9.99(yes I still remember it), the red belt from Ebay, 2 for $15, L.E.I low-rise Chelsea jeans, $19.99. The Xhilaration green beads necklace from Target(on sale, $3.99) is actually a long one but I turned it into a double-strand look with this top because I know the color will get lost once mixed into the printed smocked top. AND of course to add to the red accent I was going for I wore my oh-so-orgasmic red heels from PAYLESS for shoes. The whole outfit worked perfectly, don’t you think?

Co-incidentally, Sasha thought of accenting her smocked top with belt as well. Sometimes I think we’re twins. Except she’s the prettier and skinnier one :).

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Look Ma, No Leggings. LEGS courtesy of Billy Blanks TAE-BO.

Anyhooo, DECODED denim mini skirt, $14.99, Metro7 black baby doll top which drives my husband crazy coz my boobs look like they’re going to pop out in a snap from Wal-Mart, on sale for $3. Mossimo brown/black wedge from Target, on sale for $12.99. Pink beads necklace, $1 from Flea Market, a beads bangle bracelet, gift and I actually wore silver hoop earrings from a 3-piece set I bought from Goodys for less than $5.

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Click on the pictures for more details. Short Sleeves Linen Blouse, $12.59. Margaux Vine necklace, $7.49. Skinny Black belt, $14.99. Mossimo Twisted Seam Jeans, 17.49. Xhilaration Cork Wedge, $16.09. This look is $68.65. All from TARGET.

I’m not saying get the exact same thing. Well you could do that :). These are ideas on how to piece certain items with other items. I bet you didn’t think that I’d entertain that linen blouse?. Wrap a skinny belt around the waist and you are good to go :). You can also wear this blouse and belt combination with black or white trousers and black stilletos. The possibilities are endless :).

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Tube Halter top, $4.98, an old dark blue cardigan, L.E.I Chelsea low rise jeans, $19.99, and multi-wedge from PAYLESS, can’t remember the price. Blue rectangle pendant necklace(JW, can’t remember how much), blue beads, $1 and blue with ruby beads bracelet, $1, for accessories. Like I said, I love blue :). And I’m pretty sure the whole outfit didn’t cost me more than $60.

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I’ll never be able to wear skinny jeans, unless I starve myself for 5 straight months(LOL, it’ll never happen) coz I don’t want my huge hips to all of a sudden go medieval on me for painstakingly trying to fit it in one but if I could, I’d start off with the ensemble below. It’s casual and it just makes you feel so put together that you want to say to anyone staring at your ass, “yeah buddy, drool away” :D.

Skinny jeans from Metro7, $19.94. The green stripes sweater is perfect for the Spring’s cool breeze. The hem kinda covers the midriff a little bit which is always a good trick. And, it’s only $11. Kitten heels pointy toe shoes adds sophistication to this look. On sale for $13. The Onyx beads necklace is a little pricey for my taste, $45 but this is just an idea of the kinds of necklace that will look good with the sweater. I’m pretty sure you can find a cheaper one from another store. Overall total is $88.94 so even with the expensive necklace, the whole ensemble is still under $100

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Navy and White polka dot wrap chiffon dress by George, $24.82. Wide patent red belt with rectangular buckle by No Boundaries, $7.84. Metro7’s faux patent leather red peep toe wedge, $13.00. The total look is $45.66. Except for earrings, I wouldn’t add any other accessories coz the polka-dot with red combo is bold enough to stand alone. But that’s just me, wear a necklace too if you want :).

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This is what I wore to Church last Sunday. Black Pencil skirt by My Michelle that I bought 25% from AAFES, $12.99, Polka-Dot V neck top from ROSS, $9.99, over a black camisole, a pink ribbon sash tied just below the bust area, Round-Toe pumps with pink lining that I surprisingly found at Wal-Mart 3 years ago for less that $15(sorry can’t remember how much exactly). For accessories, beads bangle bracelet that was given to me as a gift by a dear friend, deep pink beads necklace from a local flea market, $1, and sterling silver dangling earrings from Wal-Mart for $2.99.

Someone came up to me after the service and said, “I like your outfit”. Awwww, shuccks :).

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I posted last week what I was going to wear this past Saturday but in the end I added a little twist coz of the cool weather. Not too shabby I think. L.E.I low-rise jeans, green camisole, a camouflage short sleeves hoodie, and of course my green pumps. For accessories, I wore my light tan marbled beads necklace, wood beaded Asian bracelets(2) that my husband bought me from his deployment in Korea and sterling hoop earrings. I thought I looked good that’s why I’m posting it here even though the occassion is already over, heh. I was stylin’, what can I say. Of course, the whole outfit was less than $100. Jeans for $9.99, camisole from Levi’s Outlet for less than $5, camouflage hoodie that my hubby picked himself from Goody’s for $7.98, PAYLESS pumps for 9.99, bead necklace for a $1 from a local Flea Market, bracelets were gifts and the earrings we’re a part of a 3-sets for $3.20. NICE.

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I adore this combination. Simply Stunning. If you’re asking why the necklace doesn’t match the color scheme it’s because matching things is not quite the “in” thing anymore. THANK GOODNESS. Go bold. The white strapless dress from Issac Mizrahi is $39.99. Xhilaration Open-toe platfom is $17.99. Love it love it love it!. Yellow trim canvas tote for 14.99, Ivory and Coco beads necklace for $24.99. Everything is $97.96. Niiice.

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