frugal fashion: my $24 ensemble

bonjour, beauties!

i don't know about you, but j'aime faire des emplettes {i love to shop}. believe it or not, it's not something i actually do frequently. i mean, i do shop, but it's always for pesky things…food…cleaning supplies...household items…you know, all the things i need to keep my home functioning…

totally kidding! all of those things are {obviously} necessary...

in any case, when it comes to shopping for clothes, i'm always one for a fabulous deal. i also need what i buy to be of quality. that's why i love shopping at lower-priced stores {TJ Maxx, Forever 21, H&M} and thrift shops. in these places i get a great bargain without sacrificing style, find unique pieces, and save a ton of money!

what i wore this past wednesday is the perfect example…

fyi, i have to say that the idea for this post came while i was waiting for my doctor {they always take so long, don't they? LOL}, so please forgive that i have no actual head-to-toe image and the pics aren't the best...

for the jeans {$10, Forever 21}, top, jacket and shoes {$3, $9, $2, all found at my local thrift shop}, i spent a total of $24.

amazing, right?! 

yep, i'm quite pleased with myself for this… ;)

but it is possible. and if your new year's resolution is to save money, shoes and clothing are definitely things that you can save on. sometimes it may take some searching, but trust me, when you find items you love to wear you'll feel so proud, not to mention look fabulous {i know i do!}! :)

tell me: how do you save money on things you love? share in the comments!

all items my own; pics taken by me :)

what to wear with your wide leg jeans

i had a reader write in and ask me about what to wear with her wide leg jeans. so here i am to share with all of you what i think.

wide leg jeans are fabulous (especially in a dark wash if you're not a size 2), but it can be a not-so-fabulous thing to wear if you don't pair it with the right pieces. since the silhouette of the jeans is wide, the key is to balance them out by keeping the top fitted. this is not the time to wear your flowy, empire waist top, as this will create too much bulk.

*for a night out, an embellished tank works fabulous with heels (and heels add legnth that wide leg jeans visually take away). you'll be comfy, but look amazing!

*for a summer bbq or get-together, try a bright strapless top with a long necklace to elongate your look. if you're tall, flats work great.

*have fun with your clothes! try a fitted vest over a vintage tee. this works great to give you an amazing bohemian-chic look.


there are so many trends out there, so be sure to try and wear what works best for your body. if a wide leg pant isn't for you, don't wear them! trends are fun, but we all need to play up our best features to look and feel our best.

have fun and be fabulous!


xo

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