I'm really bad with money.
Like, I was always a hoarder of money...the worrier saving for a rainy day.
Now I'm a spoiled wife, whose husband takes care of the bills while I sit around watching t.v. and taking pictures of myself in my giant mirror.
I'm an example for no one and really have no business "analyzing" the cost of anything.
But Lin left me a great comment the other day on my Trendy post. She implored me not to become one of those bloggers who pays $200 for boots and posts them as the "everyone can afford it" option.
Yeah, you know the type.
So my method for shopping is two-fold:
1. Is it affordable?
2. Is it durable?
When I started buying clothes for myself, I gravitated toward American Eagle, JCPenney's, and Target. While I admit I can be a brand snob when it comes to purses, I just want my clothes to fit well. And I want to be able to wash them without them losing whatever shape they may originally have. I want to be sure of their dependability and not cost a fortune.
This is why I only buy super cheap clearance stuff from Old Navy because, let's face it, Old Navy isn't exactly known for straight-up quality. Not in my book, anyway. My mom, growing up, taught me to shop at department stores. She really, I'm pretty sure, despises the fact that I wear Target clothes. BUT Target clothes have NEVER fallen apart on me. So that's why I keep going back.
Here's the breakdown of the outfit I wore on Monday.
(Let's forgive the picture. The neighbors were outside and it was also 30*. I'm awkward enough without playing "photoshoot" in the backyard.)
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Scarf: Lands' End via Sears, $10 on clearance in July
Dress (it's an empire waist, tie in the back style): Kohl's, $11 on clearance in July 2010 (memory like an elephant, people)
Jeggings: JCP, $10 regular price in Fall of 2010
Booties: Target, $18 on clearance last week
I adore the sweater, I love the scarf, and I've worn this dress under a number of sweaters; at least once a month for the last 2 years. The jeggings are also worn often, maybe once a week, especially during the winter months.
The booties? Well, I bought them last week and see myself wearing them quite often. They're like comfortable high heels! I already want another pair, maybe in a slightly different style.
What do you think? These are out of stock, but maybe something similar...
How do you shop?
I hit up Gap and Banana Republic for their sale items and LOVE their outlets. I like Loft for dressy clothes, but you cannot beat a durable $15 sweater from Target. Sorry, mom.
One totally jumped in my cart a couple of weeks ago too. It's pink.
I think that was the same day those new plates went home with me as well.
