Showing posts with label budget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label budget. Show all posts

Friday, August 2, 2013

It's a thrift haul y'all | Goodwill ~ Opelika, AL


'Twas a bountiful visit to my local Goodwill. I've been car-less all week so Matt watched the Miri mouse so I could get out for awhile. (I may or may not have been going cray) I ended up finding a brand new umbrella stroller for $15.91 while I was there - it's one of the fancy ones that her car seat will clip into. (Score!) I believe we will take it to the Montgomery Zoo with us on our next trip. :) I will take lots of photos!

Gap Shirt $1.99 - I couldn't pass this one up. The polka dots are more subtle in person, the flash really brought them out in this photo. It was in the t-shirt section and I paid full price. It probably should have been in the $2.99 section. 

Vintage skirt $1.99 - This skirt makes me smile. I adore the bright colors, and it reminds me of Summer. It had a green tag, so it was 50% off. Regular price - $3.99 Check out that cute little pocket!

Daytrip Vest $1.49 - This was such an unusual piece! It's a vest-thing - but it has a weird sheer polyester cape? Don't ask questions...I paid full price. :)

Forever 21 Top $2.99 - I think this top will be really flattering, it gathers at the waist. This is the most expensive piece that I bought during this visit. (Not including the stroller) 

My grand total (including the new stroller) after tax:
$26.56

Success!

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Review | e.l.f. Studio Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths


I went to Wal-mart in search of makeup remover wipes the day that we were leaving for our North Carolina trip. I was in a big hurry and these happened to catch my eye, so I quickly grabbed them and ran. Little did I know that I would be so darn fond of them! (This was a couple of weeks ago)

(You can also find e.l.f. products at Target, Wal-mart, and sometimes the Dollar Store)

The package (in the above photo) is actually my second one. I loved them so much that I just had to go out and purchase them again when I ran out. Unlike most makeup remover wipes, these do not dry my face out at all. I find them so refreshing...and affordable! I've tried much less impressive wipes at a much higher price before. I find e.l.f. impressing me all the time! They are very gentle and you can really tell that they are infused with Aloe Vera Extract. Initially - I was a little worried about the Aloe, I was afraid my skin would freak out on me. I've had a good bit of acne problems since Miri arrived, although I now "think" it is due to the Biotin I'm taking for my hair. (More on the current state of my hair later.) I really feel like these cloths have actually improved the appearance of my skin. They are even tough enough to remove waterproof mascara! Let me say it again...they only cost $3...so go try them. :)

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

OOTD | Vintage On A Budget

Since recently losing (almost all) of my baby weight, I've gotten obsessed with vintage clothes again. I'm thinking I may start only buying vintage actually. I just love everything about it, especially the price! The photo below is my outfit of the day for Tuesday.
Now - I know that this outfit isn't everybody's cup of tea, and I completely understand if you are uninterested in this post. Bottom line is that I like it and that is all that matters. The cool thing is that nobody in Target will be spotted wearing the same thing while I'm out shopping. ;) So how much does this total outfit cost? If you include my necklace...

Necklace - $4.20 (After the 30% off coupon) from Kohls
Blouse - $1.99 from Mission Thrift Store in Auburn, Alabama (it's very figure flattering)
Black skinny jeans - $3.00 Plato's Closet in Auburn, Alabama
= $9.19 people!

I took my hubby Matt on my thrift store visit this past Saturday. He hates thrifting but humors me when I express an interest in going. (Thanks love!) I had about 5 tops in my hand and we narrowed it down to 2. He didn't care much for either of the blouses I picked out but he knows how things go. He always hates what I buy and then I put it on and he says "wow, that's adorable...how do you do it?" So, I win! ;) If you are ever in the area, Mission Thrift Store has great prices. Most of the tops I was browsing through were only $1.99 each. Plato's Closet is also a great place to find deals. It's weird because so many people I know have never been. It's pretty much the nicest thrift store you could ever go to. So go check it out - they have locations all over the place. You will end up spending a good bit more at Plato's though. 
I hope your having a nice Wednesday! :)