The $620 Look for $105

This is my little 'How I Dress' tutorial. I don't expect that everyone wants to dress like me or even likes my style, but hopefully you can glean a few frugal tips about how to throw a seemingly expensive outfit together for mere pennies (okay, realistically - just at $100).







































From Head to Toe:

Earrings - Gold tone hoops ... $6
from TJ Maxx (discount store)

Necklace - Vintage costume ... $4
from a yard sale

Shirt - Elie Tahari top ... $12
from Ross (discount store)

Vest - Vintage YSL navy pinstripe ... $5
from St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store

Bracelet - Banana Republic ... $3.27
from the sale bin

Watch - Michael Kors ... $75
This is more than I usually spend for an accessory, but I literally wear this every day (and therefore don't count it in the total price - like my underwear)

Gray Jeans - Hudson ... $25
from the sale rack at a boutique in Houston, TX

Leather Boots - Frye...YIKES!
I scrimped & saved for these, but for the sake of my point, I have come across several quality vintage look-alikes on Ebay for Under $50
_________________________________
Total            $105 (excluding the watch)

Retail cost for the pants & shirt alone is over $320. A retail guesstimate for everything else is over $300 making the total cost I should have paid more than $600. Granted, it takes the patience of Job to be on the lookout for great deals, but the wonderful thing about well-made classic pieces is that they have endless style options making the *cost-per-wear literally pennies.

 *Definition of Cost-Per-Wear: Justification of how much an item actually costs based on how frequently you wear it.

For example, a $10 top worn only once is actually $10 or $100 top worn 10 times is $10 making it the same price. If you wear the $100 top more than 10 times, it's actually a better deal than the $10 top in the long run. True story. :-)

No Longer a Blogging Virgin

So this is my first official blog. I'm a little late in coming, but I've finally done it - and hopefully for the greater good of humanity.

My purpose here is to show the entire world that there are fabulous fashion finds for every price range. There is no financial reason to go without an amazing wardrobe that makes you look & feel your very best.

I welcome comments & questions as I assume this treasure hunt is a lifelong process... Hello World. Are we ready to start shopping? 

These are just a few of the amazing treasure I have come across this year. Use this as inspiration for what is out there waiting for you.