Forever 21 cardigan and top; H&M pants; Zellers shoes
Here's a work outfit from last week. Both the top and pants were new purchases that I really shouldn't have bought but couldn't walk away from. Seriously - they were steals. 10$ for a cute heart-printed tank? $15 for a pair of high-waisted stretchy denim? Um, yes please. That kind of stuff sucks me in. I'm a sucker for super affordable style.
The same day I bought these "bank-breakers", my friend took me into Holt Refrew and asked for my opinion on some designer sunglasses. Well folks, she looked fabulous in those glasses but the price was ca-ray-zay. I know many people who like to invest in long-lasting quality pieces, and I can definitely appreciate their reasons, but I haven't hit that point yet. I'm still loving my $15 pants and $5 sunnies from the clearance bin at Aldo. I'll show you those babies another time. :)
What drives your shopping? Quality, price or both?
Haha, I love a bargain too but I have to admit I like investing in a few quality pieces too ever now and then. Usually I splurge on things like bags and sunnies that I know I will wear so many times and probably keep for a really long time!
ReplyDeleteI think a mix is good, I couldn't justify spending a tonne on every item.
This outfit is cute.. Seems a little 80s esque to me for some reason... Think its the heels and the skinny jeans with the bright top. :)
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Super duper cute tank cuz <3
ReplyDeleteThe heart print on the tank is so adorable! I am ALL about a bargain, so I'm with ya. I invest in certain things, like handbags and I DO have a few nice pairs of sunglasses. But other than that, I'm a cheapskate :)
ReplyDelete-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Very cute! And I am usually driven by price too... Very rarely do I feel the need to buy something pricey even if it's fantastic quality. I just feel like at this point in my life my taste in clothes changes so much that investment pieces are not worth it. Maybe in like 10 years... :)
ReplyDeleteGreat purchases Kelly! Love these colors together, and that blouse is too cute :)
ReplyDeleteAnnie
The Other Side of Gray
this is such a great, fun outfit! And I'm a lot like you, I wish I had the money to invest in great pieces but nothing says recessionista like a good bargin!
ReplyDeleteI thought that was polka dots, but it's even cuter in hearts :) Love the color.
ReplyDeleteThat polka dot green blouse is so pretty, Kelly! Love it!
ReplyDeletelove tank! heart patterns suck me in too! I can't help myself!
ReplyDeleteMy best friend is very quality over quantity (she prob owns 50 items max whereas I own prob 500, mostly cheapo!) I get bored of clothing easily so cheap and cheerful is my motto! Love the green striped top and the necklace is stunning!
ReplyDeletesuper cute!
ReplyDeleteI like to think I'm all about quality when in reality it's all about the price for me! I'll definitely by splurging on quality pieces though once I'm no longer a poor uni student haha! Plus I love the thrill of finding bargain pieces - all the style, half the price :)
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