Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Guest Post: Money Smart Fashion

I'm on a Caribbean Cruise and Grace of Money Smart Fashion is the fabulous guest post blogger today!
the 3 dollar dress (18)
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the 3 dollar dress (2)
Dress- LOFT $3
Sweater- J.Crew $40
Tights- F21 $6
Hat- F21 $7
Shoes- Aldo $60
Jacket- Express $23
Belt -Express $20
Total Outfit: $159
Well hello there! I'm Grace from Money Smart Fashion. As you may know Andrea is off this week to enjoy a cruise (lucky!) and she's asked myself and a few other bloggers to hold down the fort while she's gone. So don't you try any funny business.
When Andrea asked me to guest post for her I was incredibly excited, and instantly panicked. The first thought that came to my mind was " what the hell am I going to wear?" You see, back on the first of the year I decided to give up shopping until my last credit card was paid off in March. This little challenge put the kibosh on the possibility buying something new. I racked my brain for quite some time before I remembered this little gem that I picked up just before Christmas. I'm not really a dress person, but this baby spoke to me. It may be a few sizes too big, but it was $3. Yes you read that right $3 dollars. How could I refuse?  Clearly, if I could refuse it or anything clothing-related, I probably wouldn’t even have credit card debt. But I digress…
 I don't normally plan my outfits in advance, but I knew that I wanted to wear something that spoke to Andrea's style. Andrea has a knack for taking something girly and giving it some edge, which is exactly what I love about her, that and she is a Michigan State Spartan (Go Green). Therefore, this outfit was a no brainer.
So what do you think? Is it a little “Andrea-esque”? You can be honest. I’m still trying to figure out how to wear dresses.
For more about me, my outfits, my finances, my SSF(super-saving fiance), and pictures that don't involve only my left side, stop by my blog and/or follow me on twitter!.

13 comments:

Melanie said...

You are totally rocking the edgy yet feminine thing. I'm also really jealous that you're pulling off that hat. I certainly can not!

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Ivonne said...

Love this look, the dress is precious!

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Kat said...

Love Andrea's style and L-O-V-E a good deal - 2 thumbs up!

BLACKpearl said...

that dress is too cute, and only $3!!woah!

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*chameleon* said...

u look fantastic!!!!!!!great outfit!!!:)
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Ariel Maile Adkins said...

Lovely! The pop of blue works so well with the outfit and the background. Well done :)

Hannah Lebron said...

Love this outfit.

-Hannah
www.makeupme06.blogspot.com

Brittney said...

the hat seals the deal for me here. awesome.
-brittney
http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com (my daily outfit blog; come on by if you'd like!)

GLAMTIMEE said...

I bought the same jacket from express for like 40 dollars so you got a better deal!
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Jenni Wells said...

I love when a lady can dress this awesome on a budget.

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Nnenna said...

I really love the colors in this dress, Grace, and I think you did a great job styling it! Such a steal at $3-- how did you manage that?

kelsey said...

Great guest post and I love that you stuck to your goals! I love this outfit.

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This is the best post I ever see.. I love the dresses that you are wearing, you look really amazing,fantastic..