Look What I Got: March and April Purchases

The last 2 months have been some of my heaviest shopping months.  But really, it was a heavy shopping like 2 days.  I hit the outlets pretty hard on our family-moon after the wedding.  I had been saving for a little while for a pretty big shopping trip.  And the Kate Spade and Ted Baker Outlets did not disappoint!

• Diamond Jaquard Dress: Banana Republic (exact) (Orig. $130, Paid $40)
• Sloan Geo Pencil Skirt: Banana Republic (exact, options) (Orig. $98, Paid $20)
• Kendra Scott Elle Earrings: Bloomingdale's (exact) (Orig. $52, Paid $37)
• Space Stripe Selma Dress: Kate Spade Outlet (exact) (Orig. $348, Paid $104 )
• Mickey Mouse Printed Shirt: Forever 21 (Paid $25)
• Oil Painting Printed Skirt: Ted Baker Outlet (similar, options) (Orig. $248, Paid $104)
• Ted Bakers Floral Glitch Dress: Ted Baker Outlet (similar) (Orig. $295, Paid $100)
• Kate Spade Gavana D'Orsay flats: DSW (similar here and here) (Orig $258, Paid $40)
• Kate Spade Grammercy Watch (options) (Orig $225, Paid $180)
• Calvin Klein Floral Dress: Macy's (worn, exact) (Orig $124, Paid $71)
• Maison Jules Polka Dot Trench: Macy's (exact) (Orig $140, Paid $45)
• Kate Spade Necklace: Macy's (exact) (Orig. $78, Paid $44)
• Kate Spade Glitter Studs: Macy's (sold out) (Orig $38 Paid $28)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $2,059

Amount Spent: $838

Amount Saved: $1,221

Total Percentage Saved: 60%

Clothes Sold on Instagram: $406

Spent $432 over the last 2 months!

SALES SHOPPED

Banana Republic Extra 40% off Clearance

Bloomingdale's 35% off jewelry sale

40% off in Kate Spade Outlet

30% off Dresses and Skirts in Ted Baker Outlet

DSW Clearance rack

Macy's Friends and Family Sale 25% off

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Spring Florals and Sparkle

My wardrobe definitely has a lot of 2 things: florals and sparkles.  And now that it's starting to warm up here in NJ, I can bring them out together.  I knew this Calvin Klein dress would be a perfect addition to my collection of florals.  I saw it as a descended the escalator at Macy's.  It was love at first sight.  The Scot and I were taking advantage of our post-wedding registry discount at Macy's when this pretty floral lady caught my eye.  I almost ran up the down escalator to try and get to her.  Luckily, I came to my senses and realized this dress and I could live without eachother for the 30 seconds it took me to do a U turn and go back upstairs.  And as luck would have it, the dress was on sale AND I was able to use a coupon!

 

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Dress: Calvin Klein via Macy's (exact) Cardigan: J. Crew Factory (similar) Purse: Olivia & Joy via Marshall's (similar) Sunglasses: Kate Spade (similar) Evrlast Flats: Steve Madden via Macy's (exact) Watch: Kate Spade (similar) Bracelet: J. Crew (worn) Earrings: Kate Spade (exact, worn) Carina Necklace: Loren Hope via Rocks Box (exact, worn) Get a FREE MONTH OF ROCKS BOX SERVICE you sign up here and use code "pennilesssocialitexoxo"

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Sparkles and Fur

It's winter, it's the holiday season....so it's appropriate to go all out and wear sparkles and fur at the same time.

Fur Vest: Marshall's (similar, worn) | Top: Old Navy (exact) | Socks: c/o Tabbi Socks (exact) | 

Leggings: Target (similar, worn) | Boots: Macy's (similar, worn)

Necklace: TJ Maxx | Braclets: Bauble Bar (similar here, here & here)

And oh wait...I also wore some faux leather.  I'm just a fashion glutton.  I've also been a food glutton the past few days weeks.  My absence from the blog world is due to my attendance at 4 (wait, 5?) Christmas celebrations.  I have a big family...and we like to celebrate stuff.  So, I've been eating my weight daily in mashed potatoes and cookies.  As of January 2nd, I am going to quit that behavior.  I only have a few more days of absurd gluttony.  I must bask in it.

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$30 to J. Crew AND $100 to Jolly Chic

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A Mid-Week Holiday and a Bauble Bar Giveaway!

Skirt: TJ Maxx | Boots Macy's | Top: thrifted | Scarf: Gap (worn, similar) |
Bracelets: Groopdealz and Guess (worn here & here, similar here)

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I whisked the Scot off for a short little mid-week holiday the week before Thanksgiving.  (I had a conference to attend in Atlantic City...but I am still calling it a holiday).  There's nothing like breaking up the week with a vacation.  Since my job paid for everything, we decided to treat ourselves and take a cab to dinner.  Did you know it costs $15 to take a cab to the other end of the one mile long boardwalk in Atlantic City?  Now you do...and so do I.  Once I was done hyperventilating about the cost of our cab ride, I just accepted that the Scot deserves the fancy things in life.  He was really disappointed when we were unable to upgrade to a room with a whirl pool tub.  I, on the other hand, am perfectly happy with a $14 skirt from TJ Maxx.  See how I brought this all back around to fashion? And now for a giveaway with absolutely no segway...because this is a busy week and I do not have time for segways.

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I'm thrilled to be teaming up with four amazing bloggers to bring you a Bauble Bar giveaway for the holidays. Whether for yourself, a friend or a white elephant giveaway, these statement necklaces are sure to brighten up anyone's holiday season.

There will be TWO winners, one for each necklace and randomly selected via rafflecoptor. Pretty easy right? You'll have all week to participate, the winners will be randomly selected at midnight on December 6th and announced on December 9th on Preppy Panache and contacted via email. If you're contacted you'll have 24 hours to claim or prize or another will be selected. We want to make sure that the winner receives it in time for most of the holiday festivities. Good luck everyone! And now for the roll call of bloggers teaming up to bring you the bling:

Preppy Panache // A Sequin Love Affair

Penniless Socialite // Nightchayde // Ruffle and Curl

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Chambray and Milly

Sigh....Monday I wrote about transitioning into fall...and here I am writing about it again...

 

Skirt: Banana Republic Milly Collection | Shoes: Macy's (similar) | Purse: Marshall's (similar) | 

Chambray Shirt: Old Navy (worn, similar) | Necklace: Bauble Bar (worn, similar) | 

Bracelets: Groopdealz , Coach & c/o Lotus Blossom Designs (exact)

I thought this outfit was a great transition into fall because chambray is all season wear in my book, but the shoes are still holding onto the last bit of warmth in which I can expose my toes.  Although the skirt was sold as part of Banana Republic's ultra-summery Milly line, I just didn't think it screamed summer.  The green is not quite bright enough...it's muted green....like the color of the leaves when they just start to turn.  

I don't know why I am mourning the loss of summer.  I love football and pumpkins and I hate baseball and sweating.  I think I am holding on to the season because this might have been the best season ever...I got a new job, got engaged and started looking for a house.  Maybe fall will be better because maybe we will actually get a house.
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Big Blue Ruffle and Groopdealz

Enter my July Group Giveaway!

Dress: Bar III via Macy's | Necklace: Groopdealz (similar) | Shoes: Lauren Conrad (worn) | 

Bracelets: Favery & Lucas Jack via Rocks Box (worn)

My name is Tara and I am an addict.  I am addicted to Groopdealz.  If you don't know, Groopdealz is a website that offers daily deals on everything from clothing to jewelry to crafting supplies.  I have Groopdealz send me an email everyday featuring the daily deals...and this email is my weakness.  I especially love all the designer inspired statement necklaces.  (evidence here and here)  sent directly to me email.  Most of the deals run for 24 to 48 hours, but some things even sell out before then!

Have you tried Groopdealz?  I'd love to hear your opinion of them!

Full Disclosure: I did not receive any thing in return for this post.  I just really love Groopdealz! 
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Layered Statement Necklaces

Dress: Bar III via Macy's | Flip Flops: Lauren Conrad (worn here) | Bracelet: Bauble Bar (similar here) | Necklaces: Marshall's & Groopdealz | Sunglasses: Ray Ban (worn here)

I've already expressed my love of the new trend of necklace layering.  How else am I supposed to get around to wearing all my sparkly statement necklaces if I don't wear more than one at a time.  So, I am super excited to be collaborating with one of my favorite bloggers to show you this trend: Carly of Lipgloss and Crayons!

I knew I needed an (almost) blank canvas to display my pile of pretties on my neck.  Although this dress is far from a blank canvas, it's as blank as I can go.

Don't forget to enter both of my giveaways happening now: $25 Pay Pal cash and a Statement Necklace.  

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Look What I Got Link Up: Bar III at Macy's

This week I don't  have an outfit post to share, but I do want to share with you my discovery of Anthro look-a-likes hiding out in Macy's in the Bar III line.

Anthro Waves Skater Dress Frugal Option by veggielawyer 

I actually purchased this dress and I can't wait to feature it here.

Anthro Pakpao Maxi Frugal Option by veggielawyer 

This next one is sort of a stretch, but I loved the Bar III maxi dress so much I wanted to show it to you guys.

Anthro Waves Midi Dress Frugal Options by veggielawyer 

And now it's time for the link up!

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