Create An Entire Outfit For Under $50!

As any fashionista worth her Manolos knows, each element of your wardrobe is crucial to the overall look of an outfit. One piece can throw it all off, just as one piece can pull it all together! In that never ending quest for the perfect outfit-making item, a person can spend hundreds on just one outfit. But why do that when you don't have to! With a little style savvy, and a dash of panache, I can guide you on how to get the best looking (and good quality) items for your hard earned dollars. I guarantee you can do it for less than $50, and no one will ever know, unless you want them to. :)  Let's learn the anatomy of an outfit, shall we...

(Sorry this is not the best quality photo. Turns out its hard to take a good pic of yourself with an iphone, lol.)

The Breakdown:

*Leopard print cardigan- $2.95, Goodwill

*Turquoise lace cami- $2.95, Goodwill (originally $12.99 from Target)

*Denim Shorts-$15.00 (buy one get one free sale at JC Penney's)

*Black studded flats- $5.00, Goodwill

*White and Silver scarf- $3.00, Wet Seal

*Turquoise chandelier earrings- $1.00, Fair Booth!

*Pearl cocktail ring- $2.50 for swapping postage

Grand Total:$31.90!

Now we will create an outfit out of items currently in stores so that you can purchace them if you feel so inclined!

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=8023460020003&cid=26195

Sequined cardigan, on sale from Old Navy for 9.97! Check it out before it's gone!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Juniors-Classic-Audrey-Hepburn-Graphic-Tank/15706737

This chic Audrey Hepburn tee from Walmart looks so vintage! $7.50

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=21%5Fitems&product%5Fid=2076646005&Page=all#

This fab zipper detail skirt from Forever 21? Only 8.50!

http://www.urbanog.com/Bamboo-Blkberry-55-Leopard-Ballet-Flat_108_12196.html
Need the perfect balance of classy and edgy? Grab these leopard bow ballet flats from Urban Originals! Only $14.50!

http://www.girlprops.com/a/page2/item/22503

These Alice In Wonderland inspired earrings are $4.99 from girlprops. com. I just got them today, THEY LOOK AWESOME!

http://www.girlprops.com/a/page2/group/8435

What outfit would be complete without giant celebrity-esque shades? On sale for $3.99, also at girlprops.com. I am a proud owner, and they look super fab on!

Grand Total: $49.45!

*Note: the total cost does not include any sales tax or shipping costs that may apply.

Have you been converted yet to the supreme awesomeness of bargain shopping?! If you liked any of these ideas or ended up purchasing any of these products, please let me know! If you have any great stores or websites you go to for great deals, feel free to share! I am considering doing an ongoing Under $50 outfit of the month post every month, so if you'd like to see that, let me know. Ciao!