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Budget – Skirt The Rules | NYC Style Blogger http://skirttherulesblog.com NYC Style Blogger Tue, 23 Apr 2019 02:51:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Amazon Try On Haul | April 2019 http://skirttherulesblog.com/2019/04/10/amazon-try-on-haul-april-2019/ http://skirttherulesblog.com/2019/04/10/amazon-try-on-haul-april-2019/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2019 09:00:10 +0000 http://skirttherulesblog.com/?p=17690 Workout Outfit / White Crop Top & Mint High Waisted Leggings

Workout Outfit / White Crop Top & Mint High Waisted Leggings

Amazon has been killin’ the fast fashion game and subsequently my bank account.

High Waisted Workout Leggings & White Crop Top

White Crop Top ($15) / Mauve High Waisted Workout Leggings / Gray Felt Sneakers (AllBird dupes for only $40!)

I shared my recent Amazon haul on Instagram (it’s saved in my highlights in case you want to watch!) and it’s so good, I want to recap for you here.

First, let’s talk about these high-waisted workout leggings. Before I discovered these, I was about to shell out $100+ for these name brand leggings. Thankfully, I decided to give this $25 option a try and I’m so glad I did. The fabric is incredible quality and has withstood high intensity workouts. I especially love the pockets on each side and there’s another small pocket for your keys in the waistband.

I also picked up this knotted crop top after having previously paid $54 for this name brand version. While the fabric is a bit more lightweight, but at $15 it still gets the job done.

Spring Style / Navy Floral Tie Front Dress

Floral Tie Front Dress ($23) / Straw Circle Bag ($40) / Ginger Jar Printed Scarf ($9) / Brown Suede Espadrille Wedges

You’ve already seen this navy floral tie front dress. This is my go-to style for spring and summer. This one is only $23 and comes in 15 colors. The fabric on this dress isn’t very breathable (but I’ve bought other dresses from Amazon that have been). Thankfully, between the cutout detail and the fit and flare silhouette, I’m not too worried about overheating.

Quick tip: pick up some printed square scarves for only $10 and tie them to your purse. It’s a great way to refresh your bag and complete your look. You can also tie it in your hair for a little double duty! I have this scarf in a flamingo print, a blue ginger jar print and a red/blue geometric print.

Striped T-Shirt Dress ($21) / Straw Circle Bag ($40) / Red & Navy Geometric Print Scarf ($9) / Brown Suede Espadrille Wedges

This striped t-shirt dress is a great coverup for the beach or pool. It’s pretty soft, only $21 and comes in different colors and a long-sleeve option. I love that it has slits on both sides!

Spring Style / Red Floral Off the Shoulder Dress

Red Floral Off the Shoulder Dress ($22) / Straw Circle Bag ($40) / Red & Navy Geometric Print Scarf ($9) / Brown Suede Espadrille Wedges

I don’t have a lot of red in my wardrobe, but this off the shoulder dress is making me reconsider. I wore this dress in Charleston and I just love the oversized floral print and the ruffle detail. FYI – this dress wrinkles a bit, but it comes out super easily with a steamer.

Geometric Print Romper ($15) / Straw Circle Bag ($40) / Flamingo Print Scarf ($9) / Brown Suede Espadrille Wedges

It’s hard to believe this romper is only $15. It makes you wonder how much retailers are marking up their clothes! Granted, when it comes to fast fashion, you tend to get what you pay for. Even so, this romper is great for the beach or pool. I love the geometric print and the blue/pink color combo, and it also comes in stripes.

Floral Maxi Dress ($27) / Brown Suede Espadrille Wedges

Lastly, this flowy, floral maxi dress is a personal fave and a popular buy by those who watched my Instagram stories. I wore it in Paris last month and was surprised at how perfect the hem length is for a short girl like me. I wore a pair of 3” inch block heels with the dress and it perfectly grazed the floor. This dress comes in 21 colors and prints, but I’m partial to this neutral floral print with pops of green. It’s a great romantic option for spring!

It seems like you guys are thoroughly enjoying my try on posts, so I’ll be trying to share more of these on both Instagram and on the blog. If there’s anything you’d love to see, just let me know!

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I wasn’t looking forward to tallying up May’s purchases for this month’s shopping budget, mostly because I partook in a bit of pre-vacation shopping before St. Martin. My favorite purchases of the month: pom pom scarves, printed shorts and a gorgeous pearl necklace.

Surprisingly though, I managed to stay under budget since most of the pieces I bought were relatively inexpensive … What can I say? I’m a sucker for cheap thrills! Either way, my wallet is happy and my closet is full of new summer goodies! What’ve you purchased lately? Share your shopping scores in the comments below!

PURCHASES
Pearl Pendant Necklace — $24.39 (was $38)
Blue Ikat Pom Pom Shorts — $22.99
Striped Mini Pouch — $9.75 ($19.50)
Neon Ikat Pom Pom Shorts — $24.99
Black Racerback Cami — $26.94 (was $44.90)
Neon Yellow Dress — $27.99
Light Blue Pom Pom Scarf — $19.75 (was $39.50)
Gold Leather Flip Flops — $9.75 (was $19.50)
Ivory Pom Pom Scarf — $19.75 (was $39.50)
Striped Racerback Cami — $26.94 (was $44.90)
White Floppy Hat — $9
Light Blue Criss Cross Tank — $12.25 ($24.50)
Striped Racerback Tank — $14.75 (was $29.50)
Ivory Short Sleeve Blouse — $24
Navy Blue Short Sleeve Blouse — $24

TOTAL SPENT
$288.34

YEAR TO DATE RECAP
January: $324.25
February: $225.84
March: $328.85
April: $390.16
May: $288.34

$192.56 under budget!

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I’ve never been more ready for summer and I think last month’s purchases would agree. Instead of stocking up spring layers, I spent most of my shopping budget already in vacation mode. Mirrored aviators, a floral print romper, and a few new dresses to add to the summer mix. I went a little over budget this month, but the thought of vacay days, warm temps and sunshine had me a little trigger-happy. Happy May!

PURCHASES
Seahorse Print Tie Wast Dress: $24.75 (orig. $49.50)
Floral Print Romper: $34.75 (orig. $69.50)
Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses: $102.30 (orig. $170)
Steven Madden Chunky Sandal: $49.50 (orig. $119)
Sleeveless Navy Dress: $33.10 (orig. $89.50)
Striped Crewneck Dress: $50 (orig. $128)
Chartreuse Sleeveless Blouse: $18.76 (orig. $49.99)
Initial Gem Necklace: $35.00
Merino Wool Blend Moto Jacket: $36 (orig. $89.99)
Double Weave Open Jacket: $36 (orig. $89.99)

YEAR TO DATE RECAP
January: $324.25
February: $225.84
March: $328.85
April: $390.16

$130.90 under budget!

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