Bargain Styling

This is what I wore last night when we went out to dinner(and shopping afterwards, WOOT!). The $8 UNIONBAY pants, the L.E.I graphic tee that was among the haulage this past Memorial Day sale. A butterfly pendant necklace from Hot Topic(a gift form the hubby years ago), the remaining beads bracelet that I own(Baby Girl broke my other 2), DG blinged sunnies and Xhilaration black teardrop earrings from Target(can’t remember how much). The RAMPAGE studded platform shoes to complete the look.

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I would’ve worn my Red Heels with this ensemble to match the red wide belt but I decided I’d continue wear the black heels since I wanted to wear my long cross necklace and black beads dangling eaarings. I’m glad I opted for it coz the red belt accentuated the whole look by itself. I would wear this dress by itself but my legs are still nursing a few more scars from the bug bites I’ve gotten 2 weekends ago.

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I don’t know if it’s a fashion rule or not but it seems when someone is wearing white, you could always expect something black as an accessory. Well not Midwest_Jess. She accentuated her beautiful white dress with nature tones. From the purse, to the Dior scarf she cleverly wrapped around her wrist and the strappy shoes.

I love how she put the collar up as well. I’m going to follow her suit and do a white and brown combo sometime coz I too unconcsiously do the white and black combo all the time.

*Thanks to wardrobe_remix*

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This Onyx tear drop chunky Filigree-Setting pendant necklace will surely give that bold touch to any outfit you are wearing. Be it a dress or a top that shows off your delicate and silky neck . It’s only $12.99 from Target.

I really love cross pendant long necklaces so this blue crystal cross pendant was a no brainer. Baroque-inspired goldtone necklace that has multiple chains and hues of blue for the crystals on the cross pendant. Blue is my favorite color . $19.99 from Target.

Oh I love this multi-charm briolette necklace with a gold leaf cross. The 4 strands of briolette beads gives that victorian look. Doesn’t it? I LOVE IT. $14.99 from Target. Not too shabby.

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Chain Drop with Turquoise Bead Earrings for $14.99 from Target.

A different variation of the chain drop style with blue beads. Also $14.99 from Target.

This pair is a sterling silver with Amazonite Freshwater Pearl chandelier earrings. The pearls are cultured. You can buy it for $29.99 from Target.

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Last Saturday was our 10th Year Anniversary. For my dinner date outfit I decided to just go casual: blouse and jeans with heels. I actually planned on wearing a dress days before but the weather didn’t cooperate so jeans it was. My husband matched my casual look by wearing his own Levi’s jeans and a long-sleeves button up shirt. If he wore his khakis, the rain spats would’ve been all over it so the jeans was a more practical wear.

Moving on to my outfit , it’s a burgundy butterfly-sleeves V-neck blouse that I bought from RAVE for $9.99 with my Levi’s low-rise jeans and my oh so sexy red heels from PAYLESS.

For the accessories, I went with my 14″ long black/brown beads necklace and gold cylinder earrings from Claire’s. The earrings were actually in a free bag that Claire’s gave my Mother-in-law when we had my daughter’s ear pierced done. Yup, she paid for her grandaughter getting her first bling on .

BTW, I had to don the clothes again this morning to capture the look for you my loyal readers so pardon my face with no make up and unruly hair. I still looked Hot, no?

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Remember that multi-print skirt that I went gaga over which I only paid $4.98 from it’s original price of $58? What about those ‘beater tees that I bought in different colors for only $4.88 each? Here they are, in full force . Wearing bold print fabrics can be a litlte tricky once you think about accessories. With that in mind, I stucked to a solid color. There is black on the skirt so I focused on that by wearing my black long necklace with cross pendant and black dangling earrings. The cross necklace gave it a “hippy” look actually. I loved it.

To continue with the black accents, I wore a black flip flops that I bought from the PX 3 years ago.

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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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Albeit my head is too big to fit in any headbands, I thought I’d let you know of Forever21’s $4.80 faux snake headband. It’s also available in white and red.

This satin headband is only $2.80. It’s also available in TAUPE. Seriously, these prices are breaking my heart. But I just can’t see myself adjusting a headband in my head every second so I must forego this particular accessory much to my chagrined :(.

You should enjoy them though

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I’m wearing this orange tunic and white wide belt ensemble today for “Orange and Maroon Effect Day“. Orange tunic, $3.99 from an Army Surpluss store in NY, Levi’s jeans, $21.99, white wide belt from Ebay, black buckle detail stilletos from PX, $12.99, and black cross beads long necklace, $7.99.

If any of you are bothered for the fact that I enumerated every item in my ensemble considering it’s supposed to be in support for the Virginia Tech victims, I just want to say, this is a Fashion blog specifically for styling on a budget. Therefore the focus is fashion. I have written about this tragedy in different blogs I write for.

If you’re interested, here are the links:

April 18th: I WILL NOT BE SILENT : http://feistymomma.com/WP/?p=55

April 17th : WHY?

April 19th : To Air or Not To Air

April 17th : Virgina Tech Shootings

I’m probably going to get a slack either way but my point is: Different blog sites for different topics. So think first before you start sending me your hate e-mails. Thank You.

I know they’re everywhere but I’m not willing to pay retail so I went to, ta-dahhhhhhhh, EBAY. I found these 2 wide belts for $15. WOOHOOOO. I adore them.

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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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Red jersey baby doll cover-up dress. I found it at a store called Treasure Mart for $5. I plan on wearing this over my 2-piece suit this coming Summer.

Black beads with cross long necklace. I bought it at AAFEES for $7.99

From the Wardrobe Remix pool, I picked femmefluffay’s Asian floral print tank top over trouser for Look of the Week. I love the colors. The top, and the necklace. Very bold.

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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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