Updating Wardrobe While Saving

After my accupunture session I noticed Plato's Closet across the street; Plato's Closet is a store that sells and buys used clothes. Most of these clothes are name brand and barely wore and with the recession it's a great way to save and gain money. The clothes are seperated by brand name from Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Abercrombie and Finch to Guess, Hollister, Bebe, Areopostale, Wet Seal ect. Besides clothes they have jewelry, shoes and purses. The best way to stay in style or to become a fashinista is updating your clothing regularly. At Plato's Closet you can gain revenue from selling your own name brand then you can take that money and buy newer clothes. The place that I think is best to shop at is Ross; they have name brands for half the price. Most shirts are 8.99-20.99 depending at which brand. Also, Target has some great buys especially the name brand Xhilaration. The best places are bargain stores because they have a variety of style at low pricies; you can find the same type of clothes from Forever 21 at Ross and Target. Also, always shop during sales; you should never pay full price but make sure the material is quality. This is why I adore H&M because they sell tailored clothes for reasonable prices. Lastly, don't forget about online shopping such as ASOS.com, GoJane.com, ArbenB.com, Urbanog.com, and onlycutestyle.com

Love,

The "Fashionable" Phoenix

Summer Business Clothing Haul!! :)

I usually don't blog about my clothes, but I do have my own style. I'm just updating my wardrobe but I had to fill you guys in on the sale from NY & Company and Ann Taylor. It's hilarious how I use to skip clothing stores that sold business attire because I did not have a job. I was more into casual attire; you know jeans, t-shirts and sneakers. But with this sale and interning two days a week while going to school I decided what the heck. I went through the sale racking up at least 11 shirts; I have plenty of bottoms. I shopped online for NY and Company; I bought clothes from there in the past, so I was sure about sizes. Ann Taylor was a place I thought catered to snobby elderly women; the name caught me off guard. Yes, I admit I discriminated but in the mall they said 70 % off so how could I pass on the opportunity. Who wants to go into an internship with the same clothes? I was ready to be stylish and chic. The only that I am missing is jewelry which would really bring everything together. All items were 20.99 without tax! You should always go shopping during a sale because it's suicude paying full price. Non-sale items are at least $40 dollars in both stores and to think I was going to spend $50 on one shirt! It was a unique shirt, different from anything I would normally try butI would oly have one outfit. My internship is unpaid so I am trying to save money while looking my best. Enjoy the pictures; I would like to show what they look like on me but I don't know how to set the timer on. It's not my camera but it's professional with a sharp lense, just enhancing all the colors. Hopefully I will shop for accessories soon!

The Breakdown

Long Sleeve Blue Shirt(Ann Taylor)

Sleeveless Blue Multi-color Ruffled Neckline(Ann Taylor)

Light Blue Imitation Tie(Ann Taylor)

White Button Down(Ann Taylor)

Light Brown Side Ruffles(Online New York & Company)

Other Items

Nine West Heels

H&M Skirt

Banana Republic Grey Pants

Love

The "Fashionable" Phoenix