Welcome back. This is part 2 of a 4 part series. Click here for part 1. One of my favorite magazines, InStyle features an article titled "Shop like a Fashsion Editor". Here's a quick recap of what it's all about. 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. Well, this segment is for the gal who's got a budget of $50.
This time around I was inspired a cute display of light
house yard ornaments that I pass by every day at a local nursery. You’ve probably heard me say before how much
I love the nautical look and these scream nautical to me.
This month’s (April) selections were found at Goodwill and other
various thrift stores; and believe it or not, there’s even a couple of retail purchases too.
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| My inspiration |
Liz Claiborne striped
pullover hoodie: 4.49 - Notice the little touches of orange?
Gruen Fashion Watch via hospital gift shop: 12.99 These bright watches are really
trending right now. Love the way orange goes so well with navy. If you’re
willing to splurge, Coach has a very similar version.
OP blue on blue dot
flip flops via Walmart: 3.88 – So cute and beachy looking. These may only
last through one summer, but I’m cool with that.
Vintage Simon Says navy
and white sundress: 6.99 - I’m a sucker for this color combo and the swirl
pattern is a welcome departure from the usual dots and stripes.
White Stag red ¾
length sleeve cardi: 4.49 – Red, white, blue…are you noticing a trend here?
Can’t wait to wear this with the sundress.
Bill Blass Easy Fit
white jeans: 5.99 – gotta have white jeans; they’re essential for the
nautical look!
Parkhurst coral sweater: 5.99 – I couldn’t resist this color and the
rolled, unfinished edges; plus, it’s 100% cotton, made in Canada. I've never owned anything made in Canada before!
Antonio Melani green
zebra print purse: 5.99 – Ok, so this isn’t exactly nautical, but it’s good
to mix the look up a bit don’t you think?
Total for April: $50.81
$99.32 remaining
Total for April: $50.81
$99.32 remaining
See you all at Monday Mingle and Visible Monday.
