Current Fashion Wishlist

With the wedding coming up next month (what?!), I’ve been really limiting my shopping. That doesn’t stop me from (online) window shopping though! With all the spring lines out there are so many amazing new pieces and so many sales! Some of my favorite stores have taken their spring lines to a whole new level, and I’m absolutely obsessed. If I weren’t on a mandatory shopping hiatus, here’s what I would probably be buying.

Current Fashion Wishlist

1. I love love love how feminine and summery this dress is! The color and neckline are both amazing. If you’re going to be a guest at any weddings this summer, it would be a perfect option. Plus it’s from ModCloth, so it’s only $65!

2. Pretty much every year I buy one new pair of sandals and then wear the heck out of them all summer. These sandals from Target would be perfect for that. The heel is low enough that they would be comfortable to walk around in, but still obviously gorgeous!

3. I pretty much solidly believe that the best and most stylish work pants come from The Limited. These skinny printed pants are cute and fun for spring, but still professional for an office environment. I am in love.

4. If you’re shopping for office-appropriate clothing on a serious budget, H&M is pretty much the best place to go. They have great professional pieces that are good quality, but easy on the credit card. This top is light and summery and would go great with a skirt or pair of work pants.

5. I’m not a huge statement-jewelry person, but this necklace is gorgeous! If I could have this guy in every color, that would be the only statement necklace I would need.

6. These day it seems like small handbags just don’t cut it for me. I’m constantly having to carry around something bigger to fit everything I need from blogging supplies to extra shoes. This polka dot bag from Target is perfect for just that! It’s perfect for carrying around on the weekend for any extras you might need.

What have you been window shopping lately?

Professional Outfits for Spring

Professional Outfits for Spring

Now that the weather has gotten warmer and the days have gotten longer, it’s time to start dressing for the season! Bring out the dresses and the bright colors. There are tons of great spring pieces on the market, so now is the time to do your spring clothes shopping if you haven’t already! Here are a few seasonal outfits I think are perfect for the workplace!

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This flared blue dress from Dorothy Perkins, combined with a white blazer, make the perfect combination of fun and flirty, while still business casual. I would probably go with a nude shoe, just to be as neutral as possible!

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Now that winter is gone, it’s time to trade those harsh black pencil skirts for something a little more seasonal and feminine. This gray skirt would look great with this light and comfortable blouse from H&M. I love the fun addition these shoes make too!

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This is probably more of a casual Friday outfit, but still perfect if your office allows it! Warm temperatures scream for white pants. The top is professional enough and really pops when you add the pink pumps!

What additions have you made to your professional wardrobe this spring?

Recent Clothing Purchases

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Since the weather is starting to get warm and there have been some major spring sales, I’ve been doing a little shopping to update my wardrobe for the new season. Today I wanted to share with you guys some of the things I’ve bought recently!

I bought this dress recently for my bridal shower! I got it from ModCloth, who always has amazing dresses. I was stuck between this pink paisley dress and this sleeveless maxi dress. I went with the paisley one because the shower was in March and I figured it would still be a little brisk out. The fit is fantastic, as is the material. Even though I’m fairly tall, it was plenty long enough!

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I’ve been in the market for a solid pair of black flats. This pair from Target does the trick and was incredible affordable! They’re super comfortable, so I’m not dying to get my shoes off at the end of the day.

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Dave and I needed to pick up some goodies for our honeymoon to Ireland. Since it rains a ton there, we made sure to pick up rain jackets and hats to keep us warm and dry. We aren’t going to let a little rain put a damper on our vacation!

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While we were at the outlet mall to get raincoats at Columbia, we were lucky enough to catch a few more sales going on! I was able to get some pieces marked way down at Banana Republic, Loft, and Maurices.

I LOVE this top and these sandals from Maurices. The bright color of the top just jumped out at me and I had to have it!

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The sales going on at Banana Republic on the first day of spring were absolutely nuts. I got was able to get this striped dress and this button-down blouse for a steal!

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The last store I hit was Loft. They also had some great sales. I absolutely fell in love with this lace top.

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What new spring purchases are you loving?

Last Chance for the Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

You might remember that at the beginning of March, I posted about a $750 Amazing Gift Card Giveaway I was participating in. Well, I have good news! There’s still time to enter if you haven’t yet. The giveaway is open until Tuesday, March 31.

This giveaway is absolutely insane! $750 will go a long way on Amazon and literally anyone could use this bad boy!

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to enter, and good luck to all of you!

Totally Awesome Amazon Giveaway

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Prize: $750 Amazon Gift Card

Co-hosts: Clare L JonesJenn’s Blah Blah BlogMommy on the MoneyGlitter, Inc.Memoirs of a Clueless WomanThe Dollar StretcherA Few Short CutsLady Boss LashesSkinny FitaliciousBlog by DonnaDress Your Guests BlogTHINK LIKE A BOSS LADYParenting HealthyYogurt HydroKrystal’s KitschBawaka’s Book Fair •  Mommies with CentsFinger Click SaverMisadventures with AndiVery ErinStacy’s SavingsVirtually YoursSimply Carmen ReneePurple Patch DIYThis Mommy Saves MoneyFit FamiliaPractical Frugality

Giveaway organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck!

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Giveaway ends 3/31 and is open worldwide. Winner will be notified via email.

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Nordstrom Sale Favorites

I love getting emails in my inbox every morning from ShopStyle, alerting me of the latest sales! Today it informed me that Nordstrom is having a sale on some designer pieces! They’re higher than a price point I would normally feature, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share 60% off some designer pieces! Here are a few I enjoyed checking out.

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Tweed Sheath Dress

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Leather Leggings

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Michael Kors Pump

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Silk Maxi

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White Jeans

Spring Fashion Wishlist

Now that spring has (sort-of) arrived, I couldn’t help but gush over spring clothing this week! Like most people, I find myself shopping in the spring and winter to get stocked up on the necessities for the next few months, and it’s definitely that time! These are just a few pieces I absolutely loved, all at awesome prices!

Spring Fashion Wishlist

1. I came across this dress from ModCloth when I was looking for a dress for my bridal shower (coming up in just a few weeks!). I was specifically looking for maxi dresses, and this was one of my two favorites. I ended up getting the other one, but only because the shower is in March and it will still be too cold for a sleeveless. I’ll probably put a sale alert on this one and get it later in the season though, because it’s perfect for summer!

2. I love both of these tops, also from ModCloth! The polka dot top would be perfect for wearing to work in the summer with a pair of white pants or a pencil skirt. It would also be great for more casual days when you still want to look cute. The spaghetti strap top is the perfect summer top! It’s light colored, light fabric and cute. I would definitely wear this all summer.

3. I love these white pants from The Limited. I don’t have a pair in my closet, so I think this year might be the year. Dress pants from The Limited are also my favorite. They have such a chic, feminine fit while still looking professional enough to wear with a blazer for a professional office.

4. I don’t need new sunglasses. But I find myself having to repeat that mantra myself to stop myself from buying these ones from Target. They’re hard to pass up. They’re cute and perfect for spring at awesome Target prices.

5. You might recognize these shoes, because I used them in my post last Friday. But I fell in love with them and had to include them in this post! They’re from Maurices, which is one of my favorite stores.

6. I seriously need to up my accessory game. I’m SO bad at adding accessories to my outfits in the morning! I think the thing to fix that is some new awesome jewelry! This necklace is gorgeous, and it’s from Target so you know it’s affordable.

J. Crew Sale Favorites

I got an email today about a sale at J. Crew after browsing through it, really wanted to share a few of my favorite pieces! If you’re a fan of J. Crew but not their prices, this is the time to buy. The sale pieces are marked down 30-50%!

Flounce Tank Top

Suede d’Orsay Flats

Cutout Dress in Italian Stretch Wool

Dannie Pant

Merino Wool Tippi Sweater

3″ Chino Short

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Under $100 Casual Friday Outifts

Shopping for clothing can be frustrating. The experience usually goes something like this: I’m out shopping and I find a great top. What, it’s on sale? Even better! Wow, it’s my lucky day! But do I have anything to go with it? Not really. I should probably get a skirt to pair with it. And wow, none of my shoes would look good with this top! I really want the top, so I guess I’m getting the skirt and shoes too. Are the skirt and shoes on sale? Of course not.

I’m sure you’ve all been there. I just went from buying a top on sale for a great deal to spending way more than I wanted for an outfit. Oh well, I won’t tell Dave (just kidding).

Today I’m trying to do my small part to rectify this internal battle. Today I’ve thrown together three outfits for you that come in at less than $100, accounting for all pieces. Most of them come from a few of my favorite low-priced clothing stores. These outfits are ideal outfits for a casual Friday at work!

Casual Friday Outfit #1

This outfit totals $85.33…for four pieces. If that’s not a great deal, I don’t know what is. Normally you’d be hard-pressed to find just a pair of boots for that price. Here’s the breakdown for you:

Top: $29.95 | Jeans: $19.95 | Boots: $17.48 | Scarf: $17.95

Casual Friday Outfit #2

This outfit, also four pieces, comes in at a grand total of $93.80. The shoes are the heavy hitter here, but the jeans are a crazy bargain. Here’s the breakdown:

Top: $17.95 | Jeans: $9.95 | Shoes: $59.95 | Necklace: $5.95

Casual Friday Outfit #3

The final outfit, the cheapest of the three, comes primarily from my favorite store for buying low-priced clothing (Maurices). It totals just $78. Here’s the breakdown:

Top: $24 | Jeans: $20 | Shoes: $34

What’s your favorite store for buying quality, low-priced outfits?

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Totally Awesome $750 Amazon Giveaway

I am so excited about today’s post! Since Very Erin has been up and running for nearly 6 months, I’ve been really wanting lately to do a giveaway for those who have been reading my blog. Therefore, I’m super excited to announce that I’ve partnered with a group of other bloggers to offer a giveaway with a chance to win a $750 Amazon Gift Card!! How exciting is that?! All you have to do is follow the link below to the Rafflecopter and enter the giveaway! Good luck, everyone!

Totally Awesome Amazon Giveaway

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Prize: $750 Amazon Gift Card

Co-hosts: Clare L JonesJenn’s Blah Blah BlogMommy on the MoneyGlitter, Inc.Memoirs of a Clueless WomanThe Dollar StretcherA Few Short CutsLady Boss LashesSkinny FitaliciousBlog by DonnaDress Your Guests BlogTHINK LIKE A BOSS LADYParenting HealthyYogurt HydroKrystal’s KitschBawaka’s Book Fair •  Mommies with CentsFinger Click SaverMisadventures with AndiVery ErinStacy’s SavingsVirtually YoursSimply Carmen ReneePurple Patch DIYThis Mommy Saves MoneyFit FamiliaPractical Frugality

Giveaway organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck!

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Giveaway ends 3/31 and is open worldwide. Winner will be notified via email.

Are you a blogger who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your blog? Click here to find out how you can join a totally awesome group of bloggers!

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