2. Gap tribal shorts, $30
3. Limited pink jeans, $40
4. Love 21 silk dress, $33 (similar, similar)
5. Forever 21 orange top, $12
6. H&M swimsuit, $20 (similar, similar)
7. Nine West leather sandals, $60
8. Ann Taylor leather clutch, $30 (same purse, similar, similar)
9. H&M neon necklace, $4 (similar)
10. H&M leather belt, $18 (similar)
11. Forever 21 pink belt, $2 (similar)
Grand Total = $252*
I didn't actually go shopping this month. I did, however, manage to not make it out of the mall without buying something for myself! Between four trips to the mall for work (three personal shopping clients and a day of retail consulting), I scored all of these deals. The goals I set this month were pink jeans, colorful shorts and flat sandals, and I successfully crossed all three off my list!
1. I shared my secret of buying multiples in this post. I love my cobalt pencil skirt so much, I decided cobalt shorts were also a smart addition to my closet.
2. This print is bright neon in person, and I'm like a moth to a flame when it comes to neon. Gap also made these same exact shorts last summer and I have them in white and a navy print. I love the fit and fabric so much, I wanted more pairs this year!
3. So excited to finally have pink jeans. I originally wanted blush pink, but after getting lavender jeans, I went for a bright, neon pink (blush felt too similar to lavender). I used a coupon to get 50% off the full price in the store.
4. I've been buying tons of bright colors lately and this neutral dress felt like a welcome addition. It's also 100% silk, so for $33 it's a steal.
5. I have a similar blue top from F21 (it's the one I'm wearing in my profile pic) and love it, and this orange version is a glowing neon color in person... so I couldn't resist. ;-)
6. I have a H&M tribal bikini from 4 summers ago that is my absolute favorite. It's made it through three cruises, countless snorkeling and water sports, and is finally starting to show its age. This one is a very close replacement so I snapped it up!
7. My favorite brown sandals are dying. I can't wear them in public without feeling embarrassed, so I purchased these. I think they were worth the investment since I will be walking in them tons and wanted something with high-quality leather that provides plenty of comfort.
8. I put this on my wish list two months ago (per this post) and just happened to see it in the store on Wednesday, marked at 70% off. $30 for a beautiful leather clutch? Yes, please!
9. A neon beaded necklace to layer with other necklaces.
10. My favorite leather belt is almost 5 years old and it's marked up pretty bad. This one is really similar, and for real leather $18 is a great deal.
11. I've had my eye on a neon pink belt at Gap for ages but didn't want to spend that much. This one at F21 was a dead ringer and only $2, so I went for it.
Did you score any amazing deals this month? Anything on your wish list I can help you find?
*The total is $277, minus a $25 credit I had from returning this dress to Forever 21, which equals $252.
Great finds! I love all the colors and especially the neons :-) I took advantage of the J Crew deals this month :-)
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I have been DYING for some cobalt jeans!!! Searching and searching. I will find a pair here or there but they all fit like a second skin. And it seems most of the skinnies they sell now fit better on smaller sizes. Especially the ones from Target are REALLY tight. I found a pair at Kohl's by Rock and Republic that I liked - but I couldn't bring myself to spend $80 on a pair of pants that I don't know how long they'll stay in style. (I'm a cheapskate when it comes to shopping haha!) So yeah, my hunt continues. :) :) i love the deals you grabbed this month!!
ReplyDeleteThat Love21 dress is so cute - wondering about the length though...their dresses are usually so short on me!
ReplyDeleteI really love that color block dress from F21! I feel like I never score good stuff from there!
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Love all the things you bought! I'm going on my honeymoon for 2 weeks in France in July so I've been buying these here and there. Any outfit ideas would be greatly accepted!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to Vegas for memorial day weekend and I'm looking for some cute / sexy dresses for the weekend. I've never been to Vegas (not sure if you have either) but I'd love any advice you have / ideas on what to get!
ReplyDelete$2 belt?!?! Those sort of finds make my day! That is, if I hadn't already bought it a month ago at full price lol. Which just happened to me at Old Navy. ($30 shirt I bought my bf is now $1.47- uggh) I love that orange top- great summer color- and would actually go with any of those bottoms? Versatility= score! Have a good day!
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Hi J! What is your usual monthly budget?
ReplyDeleteLove the pink jeans! Great score!!! I'm getting ready to do a jeans theme week next week. :-)
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love it all - this is just beautiful! What is your usual monthly budget??
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The dress is pretty short. Nothing crazy like my lol-worthy aqua dress I had to return, and Love21 tends to be a little longer than the F21, but it's still pretty short. Since I don't work in an office, I will still be able to use it for "work" though - a fashion or styling event. :-)
ReplyDeleteTwo years ago when I worked in corporate marketing it was $250, for awhile after I lost my job it was $100. The past couple months I haven't set an amount, but instead kept a ballpark based on my income that month and also if there was anything I "needed." Almost half my budget this month was spent on replacing things I wear to death, so I see those as more of a "need" rather than just buying to buying (which I never recommending doing, anyway). I've done a budget post every month for the past year, so you can see alllll the details if you want. :-) They are archived in my Table of Contents under "Budget":
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Thank you Sarah! I just talked about my monthly budget in a comment below, so I'll go ahead and copy and paste my answer here for ya! :-) Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteTwo years ago when I worked in corporate marketing it was $250, for awhile after I lost my job it was $100. The past couple months I haven't set an amount, but instead kept a ballpark based on my income that month and also if there was anything I "needed." Almost half my budget this month was spent on replacing things I wear to death, so I see those as more of a "need" rather than just buying to buying (which I never recommending doing, anyway). I've done a budget post every month for the past year, so you can see alllll the details if you want. :-) They are archived in my Table of Contents under "Budget": http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/p/favorite-posts-and-videos.html
I totally agree! $80 for "trendy" jeans sounds like too much. ($80 for classic jeans, I would go for though.) Have you tried Urban Outfitters? (get 10% off with code SPRINGIT) http://www.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=265450045&pid=uid2641-1460879
ReplyDeleteDelia's also seems to have great colors, but I tried some on last fall and they seemed to be pretty stretchy (if I can see the shape of my knee caps, I won't buy the jeans). You could also try American Eagle - I got mine there, and I think they still have them in the stores. They are pretty thick, although I wish they were a slightly more vibrant blue. Good luck! :-)
I recently bought a pair of (blush pink & yellow) skinnys from F21 with the zipper down the ankle, I love it!! :) I also have the same orange top, it also comes in 3 different colors and I got them all! Love 21 at F21 is my favorite collection and that dress is really cute. Cute bathing suit i'm having diffculty finding the ones I want at H&M :( But I love all your May choices! :)
ReplyDeleteI love those sandals! And I love the way you plan your shopping trips for the month, thinking about what you need in comparison to what's in your closet. I need to be more strategic with my shopping1
ReplyDeleteLove it! I never seem to have good luck with jeans at F21. And I had to work at finding the swimsuit at H&M. My first trip they only had about 8 pieces left total, so I wound up with the bottom and no matching top. I went back later and they randomly had a top in my size, score! :-)
ReplyDeleteI think I need those cobalt shorts!!!! I love that color so much and already own a pencil skirt and skinnies, and I love your idea of getting different pieces in the same color so the outfits are easy to put together, so I clearly need the shorts too :)
ReplyDeleteUgh - I NEED to set a budget and really stick to it ... self-discipline isn't my strong suit, and I have such a hard time saying "no", especially when I fall in love with something. Most of my shopping falls into the bargain shopping category so it doesn't get too crazy, but still. I didn't score any super deals necessarily, but did find a couple items that I had been desperate to find at a not-designer price ... specifically a mint pleated skirt, and a nautical-inspired skirt. Thanks for sharing your finds!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and it is totally inspiring me to rethink the way I buy clothes! I feel like I'm always buying a piece here and a piece there that I think are cute without thinking about mixing and matching--it never goes with anything and I end up wearing it once! I LOVE your idea of planning purchases for the month and creating similar outfits using different pieces (like the red pants vs. red shorts).
ReplyDeleteI also love the way you embrace trends without buying all super-trendy pieces so you can rewear things for multiple seasons. I am always frustrated at not being able to afford the designer versions of very trendy items, but I never really thought about buying simple pieces from inexpensive stores and putting them together in creative ways. I just made my own wishlist from some of your ideas...it might have to include those cobalt shorts too, love those! This is a little gushy, haha, but I just wanted to say thanks! :)
I LOVE these pink jeans-think I am going to go and pick them up today! And I know exactly which brown sandals you are talking about that are dying because I have the same ones and am going to have to replace them this summer too. Cute stuff, as always, J!
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Ohh you got some great things this month!! I need to pick up some shorts- those cobalt ones are so cute!! And I've been wanting neon belts- I can't believe Forever has them for only $2!! Making a trip there soon! I got the best deal ever in April-- an adorable mint mini skirt from LOFT that because of a huge sale they were having ended up costing me $11!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Abby! Let me know what you think of the pink jeans. I love, love the color - the fit was just a tiny bit off up top ,but I'm thinking running them through the dryer to shrink them might help. ;-)
ReplyDeleteMara, welcome to the blog!! :-) I appreciate this feedback so much. Thank you for your sweet note and I'm so glad you are finding some useful tips and ideas!
ReplyDeleteSounds so cute and what a great deal - I'm jealous!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cobalt shorts and touches of neon. Go conquer the world girl!
ReplyDeleteLove the pink jeans. I tried on a pair last week but they looked horrible on me because they were too pale and I almost looked like I wasn't wearing pants.
ReplyDeleteI bought that same Forever 21 silk dress last week. Love it!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks nice, but my favorites are: cobalt shorts, pink skinny jeans and the swimming suit!
ReplyDeleteFYI - Express has buy one get one 50% on colored denim through the weekend. I've been eyeing some colored skinnies, too, but haven't decided if I will get enough wear out of them.
ReplyDeleteHilary, thanks for the tip! I'm in love with the powdered blue color at Express, just waiting for the right price! :-) Can you wear them to work? I think that would make the difference for me, in how much I wanted to invest in that trend.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks nice, but my favorites are: tribal shorts, pink skinny jeans and the swimming suit!
ReplyDeleteI can wear jeans to work (major perk!), so perhaps I should just get creative and go for it (and keep coming to your site for ideas)!
ReplyDeleteLove the pink jeans.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would definitely recommend giving them a try in that case! They can look really polished for work actually, like w. some nice pumps or a blazer. I would just get one pair and see how you like them first. You might wind up like me, wanting them in every color! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah! I just talked about my monthly budget in a comment below, so I'll go ahead and copy and paste my answer here for ya! :-) Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteJust bought these shorts from HM they are very similar to the GAP cobalt ones but only $12! http://www.hm.com/us/product/00139?article=00139-B#article=00139-C
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I just bought those cobalt blue shorts today! :) I was wondering, do you have suggestions on what to wear on top with colored shorts/pants (like the blue shorts)? I feel like I'm wearing the same white/black plain tanks with all of my bright colored bottoms! I need to switch it up!
ReplyDeletePamela, yes I have tons of outfit ideas for ya! :-) My favorite pencil skirt is this exact same shade of blue. You can see more than 10 outfits with it in these two albums on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.324855397540203.100240.120030604689351&type=3 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.213402672018810.68316.120030604689351&type=3
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