Silence and Noise swimmers dress

color blocked bodycon dress

purchased at urban outfitters

brand: silence and noise

retail: $59.00

bargain $9.99

when: september, 2012 | where: urbanoutfitters.com

close view photos are a lot more accurate to the actual colors of the dress

tight short dress ain't really my thing, but once in a while when im dragged into the occasion i find myself with nothing to wear. so it's always good to have a couple dresses in your closet ready for the occasion especially if you got it for a bargain! what i love about this dress is how sporty it is with the mesh insets along the back, neckline and armholes. 

Printed Maxi

chiffon printed maxi dress with asymmetrical hem

purchased at urban outfitters

brand: bits and pieces

retail: $79.00

bargain $17.99

when: august, 2012 | where: urbanoutfitters.com

love this dress, looks gorgeous on and even better when walking!

Printed Shirt Dress

black and white print slit-back shirt dress 

purchased at urban outfitters

brand: silence & noise

retail: $69.00

bargain $19.99

when: september, 2012 | where: urbanoutfitters.com

Open Back Lace Dress

quarter sleeve open back navy lace dress

purchased at tj maxx

brand: ali & kris

retail: $34.00

bargain $12.00

when: september 2012 | where: tj maxx, chino hills

fits very well and so glad to find it for $12! can't wait to find a reason to wear it.

Lace Detailed Shirt Dress

 sleeveless polyester shirt dress w/ lace detailing

purchased at forever 21

brand: forever 21

retail: $24.80

bargain $24.80

when: april 17, 2012 | where: la puente, ca

wore this dress on my actual birthday, really love anything button up/sleeveless and lace! hopefully will get some good images of it on soon to share.

Sheer Maxi Shirtdress

polyester sheer maxi shirtdress

purchased at cotton on

brand: cotton on

retail: $49.95

bargain $15.00

when: april 18, 2012 | where: la puente, ca

bought this for $15 at the store, just checked online and it's full price still! came in white and black as well! ps. this is the  first photo with my new hair cut i got for a vidal sassoon shoot. :) 

you'll see more photos of the new hair soon.

Floral Print Dress

cinched waist floral print polyester dress

purchased at forever 21

brand: forever 21

retail $26.90

bargain $26.90

when: april 18, 2012 | where: la puente, ca

love this dress, wore it for my birthday celebration with my amazing new wedges, see here!

celebrated my turning 24 on a duffy boat! we got to drive it ourselves and everyone had such a blast!

it was such a good deal i found through groupon, 2 hours for $75, so worth it! and we got to bring on our own drinks and snacks and there was a jack for an ipod. yes, im a bargain monster in all aspects of life not just clothes! see below for some photos from my birthday. i wish i purchased 2 groupons because i will definitely be renting one of these boats again! 

 

 

  

Diamond Back Shift Dress

diamond back shift dress

purchased at urbanoutfitters.com

brand: kimchi blue

bargained for $29.99

retail $59.00 USD

discount $49.99 USD

bargain $29.99 USD

Crepe V-Back Dress

crepe v-back dress

purchased at urbanoutfitters.com

brand: silence & noise

bargained for $17.99

retail $68.00 USD

discount $29.99

bargain $17.99

Vintage Lace Dress

vintage maxi flower lace dress

purchased at goodwill

brand: unknown

purchased for $7.99

retail $7.99 USD

Drop Waist Dress

drop waist shift dress with detailed front

purchased at urbanoutfitters.com

brand: kimchi blue

purchased for $11.00 USD

retail $69.00 USD

discount $23.99 USD

bargain $ 11.99 USD

Vintage Floral Maxi

floral maxi w/ pleated button down front and waist tie

purchased at goodwill, chino hills

brand: r&k originals

purchased for $7.99

retail $7.99 USD

note: my favorite addition to my spring wardrobe, bringing back the 70's with the right length for spring 2011 mixed with a vintage flare of sleeves and a collar, something you won't find in your fast fashion stores. see it on!

Peter Pan Dress

white peter pan collared sleeveless dress

purchased at shi-lin ye-shi, taiwan

brand: unknown

  purchased for $13.79

retail $400 NT = $13.79 USD

note: i really like the simplicity of this dress but i haven't had a chance to wear it yet due to the low temperatures all over the world. it was too cold in taiwan, china, hong kong and now im back in the states and it's still too cold!

Lace dress

white lace dress w/ lining

purchased at silk & pearl market, beijing, china

brand: unknown

purchased for $7.57

retail $200 RMB = $30 USD

bargain $50 RMB = $7.57 USD

note: adding to my collection of white for spring! the weather here in taiwan is still too cold for this but la should be perfect when i return!