Fashion: Red Hot Sales!

I'll let you in on a little secret. Now is the time to shop and score some major deals in stores. They will soon be putting out their fall clothes (CRAZY!) and they are starting to get rid of their spring and summer inventory. Another great time of year is right after the holidays but I happen to think you can score some great stuff right now.

Jay and I took advantage of our day off and got a ton of really great stuff for even better prices. Here's a breakdown of the great deals I found:




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1. Loft: Ruffle Button Down Short Sleeve Top $9.88
2. Loft: Sun-Kissed Flower Print Pencil Skirt $14.88
3. Loft: Linen/Cotton Embroidered Drape Back Dress  in white $32.99
4. Gap: Stretch Twill Espadrilles in natural $19.19
5. Banana Republic: Sloan Fit Straight-leg Black Pants $22.49
6. Macy's Beaded Turquoise Necklace $15.00 (mine is all turquoise)

Have you taken advantage of these great deals yet? Is ther any other time of year you like to stock up on items?

Accessories On the Cheap

I never put much effort into accessorizing, but I’ve realized in the past few years how much the right accessories can take an outfit from looking good to looking great.

Problem: sometimes accessories can turn into a big expense. Personally, if I’m going to invest my money I’d rather it be on a good pair of shoes. So in order to compromise, I’ve made it a point to only buy jewelry and other accessories when I can find them for dirt cheap.

That’s where Forever 21 comes in. Quick story. Once I was in Forever 21 looking at a top. That’s when a much younger girl came up and looked at the same exact top. She then turned to her friend and said “isn’t this a cute dress?!?!” That’s when I realized – I am getting old. Yes, sometimes it feels ridiculous to shop in a store where 15-year-olds girls run amok, but have you checked out the accessories section? Great deals on very chic jewelry.

Here are a few things I got on a recent trip:

How much do you think these six pairs of earrings cost? If you said $12, you would be absolutely correct.

What are your go-to places for finding cheap and trendy accessories?