Sunday, June 24, 2012

Shop Like a (Thrifty) Fashion Editor: Part 3


Can you believe we're almost half way through the year? It's nearly the end of June and I'm just now showing you May's thrifty buys! Well, time flies when you're shopping like a fashion editor. Part 1 and part 2 are here.
If you're wondering what this post is all about here's a quick recap: One of my favorite magazines, InStyle features an article titled "Shop like a Fashsion Editor". Three editors are given a budget of $400, $2,000 and $4,000 respectively. Each editor in turn shares what has “inspired” them and then goes about finding key clothing pieces within their budget. This is an ongoing thing lasting 4 months or so. The funds are spread accordingly, ie: approximately $100 of the $400 budget gets spent per month. You might be thinking, "But wait a minute, I don't have a $4,000 clothing budget or even $400". Not a problem. How about $50? Heck you could probably skate by with $25.
It was all about florals this month for me. And my inspiration was the many bloggers I've seen doing this trend up. Here's how I made $50 bloom into a fabulous bouquet of style:


 
Rene Margo floral shirt: 5.00
I found this at an antique store of all places. More and more you’ll find at least a few stalls dedicated to clothing especially in the bigger "mall" type antique stores.  This blouse makes me insanely happy just looking at it.










 
Elle maxi dress: 6.99
You’ve seen me sport this one already here. I was about to walk out of the thrift store and this dress caught my eye on the way out. It may have even called my name.







 
Floral capris: 5.99
Here I go again. I'm determined to wear a pair of floral pants this season (the right way). I like them much better than the ones I wore here.





 
George paisley/floral skirt: 4.49
I recognize this as a Walmart brand. How come I never see cute stuff like this when I’m in there?






No label shirt: 4.49
If you’ve noticed by my last couple of posts, I’m deep into blues right now. The fabric is see-through thin and it's slightly oversized and I plan on wearing it knotted at the waist with a tank underneath.






Poppy purse spray: 26.50
Ok, who says all the budget has to spent on clothes? I had a coupon from Coach, so I bought one of the least expensive things in the store I could find, a purse sized bottle of "Poppy"...Hey it's a flower.

Hey, see you all tonight at Visible Monday and Monday Mingle.



Total spent this month: 55.46
Total remaining: 43.86 ( gotta be careful next month) 

18 comments:

  1. I LOVE that maxi dress!!! So pretty! Your comment about Walmart made me laugh- I've found a few things at the thrift store I just totally adored and was surprised to find they were Walmart brand because I cannot recall a single time where I saw something IN Walmart that just grabbed my attention (or yelled my name...like your dress did to you :-) )

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    1. Yeah Ally, I don't know what's up with that. Maybe if they displayed them a little better, I might find something there. Then again, it's better I find them at the thrift store and pay half price!

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  2. My favorites are that pink Walmart skirt and those floral pants. Can't wait to see them on you.

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    1. Lisa, I thought of you when I bought that pink skirt, because I you're so darned cute in your pink outfits.

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  3. You've reminded me that it is time for me to do a budget post. I'd say you are doing very well--I especially like that first blouse you pictured. But, I had to smile at the story that went with the maxis, as I recently saw something on my way out of a thrift and splurged on it too.

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  4. That's one of my favorite last minute purchases. I'm beyond happy with it.

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  5. The Elle maxi dress is really terrific, and I like the pink print skirt as well. Great finds, Style Agent, and thanks for linking up.

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  6. You did good, REAL good! Can't wait to see the floral pants! I bought some with zebras on 'em this weekend :P

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  7. Wow sheila--you really scored!!! I was drooling over the bright floral print blouse!!
    And the maxi--that will get so much styling mileage!!

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  8. Great finds! WOW!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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  9. The colorful floral shirt is beautiful. I love trolling antique malls for clothing stalls, and I've found some great pieces as my reward. You really know how to find the good stuff for next to nothing.

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    1. Yep, I head straight for the clothes, since most antique stores don't really have antiques anymore!

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  10. You got some really great pieces, I am very into floral right now also, I am looking for a floral pant like your capris - I hope I have you luck !

    Carrie

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  11. Thanks Carrie. I really like these because they're kind of a long capri, making them look more like pants.

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  12. Sheila! more great finds once again. I especially like the floral pants and the walmart skirt, and completely agree with you - why don`t they have stuff like that when I`m there?

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  13. This style of post is awesome! I remember reading those magazines and I always feel a little flabbergasted by their budgets, especially considering how little they get for it. You have some really great finds... My favourite is the Walmart skirt but I can't believe it came from there! I have never seen something like that there! So pretty.

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  14. I can't believe you got the floral pants for such a good deal. That's so awesome. Love the pants.

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