Penniless Socialite

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Put a Pin on It!

I have been a bit obsessed with kitschy pins lately. My obsession began thanks one of my first and favorite bloggers, Kate Gabrielle of Scathingly Brilliant. I started with a pin featuring one of my idols, Leslie Knope. We'll get back to the fact that I idolize a fictional character later. Anyways... Pins are awesome. I've been adding them to blazers, coats, and cardigans. And, as an extra bonus, occasionally you bring a smile to a stranger's face that reads your pin.

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One. Kate Spade Whimsies Triceratops Pin Two. I Hate Work Pin. Three. Focus on the Good Pin. Four. Leslie Knope Pin. Five. Here Comes the Fun Pin. Six. Unicorn Pin.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Birthday Wishlist

I'll be honest, this post is not for my reader(s).** This post is for my husband. Since starting this blog, I have not gotten a bad gift from him. I may not have made a full-time job out of my blog; but at least I have not had to fake like a gift in years.

**I am assuming that due to my periodic absences there are like 3 people left reading this. Thanks to those of you that are still here. Also, it took my 4 times to spell "absences" correctly. I am really losing my touch.

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Ted Baker Garden Gems Cape Scarf Daniel Wellington Watch Rebecca Minkoff Mini Sofia (also love this one!)

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Recent Finds

Due to my blogging neglect, I have not checked in with my recent purchases. During the first three months of 2017, I only purchased 8 items. Yes, 8 items?! I felt pretty good about myself. Honestly, I ran out of hangers and had to come to terms with the fact that I am a dress hoarder. In an effort not to wind up on a reality show, I've been pretty aggressively selling on Poshmark.

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One. Banana Republic Stripe Off-Shoulder Midi Dress (Orig. $128, Paid $77)
Two. Banana Republic Gingham Sheath Dress (Orig. $128, Paid $77)
Three. Leslie Knope Pin (Paid $12)
Four. Kate Spade Ursulus Sunglasses via Nordstrom Rack (similar here and here) (Orig. $175, Paid $60)
Five. Ted Baker Double Bow Skater Dress via Bloomingdale's (similar here) (Orig. $319, Paid $160)
Six. Michael Kors Bow Blouse via Bloomingdale's (Orig. $120, Paid $70)
Seven. Just Fab Tyler Booties (Paid $40)
Eight. Nine West Xenisa Mules via Marshall's (Orig. $99, Paid $30)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $1,021

Amount Spent: $526

Amount Saved: $495

Total Percentage Saved: 48%

Clothes Sold on Poshmark: $586
Net SAVED! $60

Sales Shopped
Banana Republic 40% Friends and Family Sale
Bloomingdale's 25% plus $25 gift card for every $100 spent
Bloomingdale's 30% off clearance

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Monday, March 13, 2017

Plaid Wrap and Faux Leather Leggings

Madewell Plaid Wrap_Faux Leather Leggings 2

Madewell Plaid Wrap_Faux Leather Leggings 1

Madewell Plaid Wrap_Faux Leather Leggings 4

Madewell Plaid Wrap_Faux Leather Leggings 3

For months I had been searching for the perfect cape wrap. The only problem was that I did not know what I was searching for. I spent a whole lot of time Googling "scarf with arm holes." I had purchased blanket scarves and tried a bevy of wraps, but they were all missing those elusive arm holes. A scarf or a wrap just wasn't doing the trick for me. And by "trick", I mean staying on my body during any form of movement. My other wraps looked great as long as I remained motionless.

I learned that vocabulary is the key to a fashion hunt.

Luckily, New Jersey is experiencing one last blast of winter, so I've made some use out of my late season purchase.

Madewell Cape Scarf (exact, also love this one!) J. Crew Tippi Turtleneck (exact) BaubleBar Courtney Bib (similar) Kate Spade Watch via Macy's (exact) Leggings: Assets by Spanx Nike Sneakers: DSW (similar) Karen Walker Sunglasses (similar, also craving these!) Olivia + Joy Valerie Bag via Plato's Closet (similar)