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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Fall Colors and Fancy Sleeves

Fall is here, but it's not quite yet sweater weather.  The temperatures might drop at night, but in the sunshine it's like a little bit of extended summer.  During the day, your toes (and shoulders) can still be free.  I've been extending summer with this dress from Exalted Heights.  It's still light and airy, but in some colors that are perfect for transitioning into the cooler weather.  The embroidery on the cuffs is the perfect little touch.  I know this is hard to believe, but I felt like this dress didn't need a whole lot of accessories.  I really minimized my sparkle and tried to let the sleeves do the talking on this dress.

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Dress: c/o Exalted Heights (exact) Just Fab Bexa Heels (exact) Sunglasses: c/o Firmoo (similar) Kendra Scott Sadie Earrings: Bloomingdale's (exact) Wanderlust & Co. ring via Rocks Box (exact) Get a FREE MONTH OF ROCKS BOX SERVICE you sign up here and use code "pennilesssocialitexoxo"

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Look What I Got: July and August Purchases

After looking at my July purchases, I realized I spent quite a bit of time inside malls this summer.  In fairness, most of my mall shopping happened on a short trip to Las Vegas in July...where it is too hot to be outside for more than a few minutes.  So, to me, the mall(s) seemed to be the perfect place to cool off.  Also, in Vegas it appears to be perfectly acceptable to carry a drink around the mall with you, which may have led to most of my Vegas purchasing.

July Purchases

• Ted Baker Thfia Sneakers (Orig. $209, Paid $78)
• Ted Baker Nuhad Bow Dress (Orig. $315, Paid $100)
• Tatyana Nesting Dolls Dress (Orig. $109)
• Kate Spade Fame and Flowers Studs (Orig. $58, Paid $17)
• Kate Spade Fancy That Necklace (Orig. $178, Paid $36)
• Just Fab Denim Skirt (Orig. $55, Paid $25)
• Just Fab Chambray Tunic (Orig. $55, Paid $34)
• J. Crew Ruffle Sleeve Tee (Orig. $80, Paid $25)

I'd say that August was a sparse purchasing month and mostly consisted of burning off some unused Just Fab credits, but I would be lying.   And in full disclosure....the totals below do not include my Lilly Pulitzer After Party purchasing...wherein I spent more than I'd like to admit.  But, since I have a blog where I apparently plaster things I don't like to admit on the internet, I spent $442 at the After Party Sale.

August Purchases

• Just Fab Suther Purse (Orig. $60, Paid $40)
• Just Fab Sophi Silver Loafers (Orig. $60, Paid $35)
• Just Fab Booties (Orig. $60, Paid $28)
• Faux Leather Assets Leggings via Poshmark (Orig. $45, Paid $18)

TOTALS

Total Original Price: $1,284

Amount Spent: $545

Amount Saved: $739

Total Percentage Saved: 57%

Clothes Sold on Poshmark: $503
Net Spent: $42

Sales Shopped
Ted Baker 25% off Clearance
Bloomingdale's 50% off Clearance Jewelry
J. Crew 40% off sale items

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Look What I Got: Just Fab

I own quite a few pairs of shoes from Just Fab, but now I have started amassing a pile of clothing from Just Fab.  It's pretty dangerous.  It's not really dangerous for your budget, because most items are between $24 and $50, it's mostly dangerous for my closet space. 

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Dress: Just Fab (similar) Trench: Just Fab (similar) Purse: Vera Bradley (similar) Sunglasses: Kate Spade (similar, worn) Kate Spade Watch: via Macy's (exact, worn) Kate Spade Bracelet: via Bloomingdale's (similar) Lippy Bracelet: Baublebar (exact)

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Kate Spade Plaid Midi Skirt

The weather in New Jersey has finally gotten (almost) seasonally appropriate.  So, I celebrated with a hat and gloves.  I was still able to go stocking-less.  It was winter-lite.  And now that I have driven home in my first freezing rain storm, I am over winter.  I'm glad winter's less severe cousin visited briefly though.

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Kate Spade Woodland Plaid Midi Skirt(exact) Polka Top: Kohl's (similar) Carley Flats: Just Fab Hat: Kate Spade via TJ Maxx (similar)

Watch: Kate Spade (exact, worn)
Bracelet: Banana Republic (similar)
Gloves: via TJ Maxx (similar)

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$50 Tory Burch Skirt

 

Tee: Cents of Style via Groopdealz (exact) | Darren Skirt: Tory Burch via TJ Maxx | 

Riviera Garden Bib: Kate Spade via Bloomingdale's (worn) | 

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The title of this post isn't clever or catchy, but I feel like it should grab your attention.  I mean, seriously, a $50 Tory Burch skirt?  Is this really true?  Yes.  Yes it is.  TJ Maxx's The Runway section has once again caused more money (but really not all that much) to leave my wallet.  If you are unfamiliar, The Runway department at TJ Maxx offers high end designer fashion items, from brands like Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Taylor, and Tibi, at a fraction of the retail price.  The real deals can be found on the clearance rack of this section, which is where I found this Tory Burch skirt.  This skirt retailed for $278, a little bit out of my budget.  However, $50 (although still pricey) fit right into my budget.  I considered this piece an investment piece, a skirt I could wear to work frequently.  Also, for $50, this skirt makes me feel like a fancy profession lady.  That feeling was worth the $50.
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