Heavy Metal

layered metal necklace

purchased at urban outfitters

brand: unknown

retail $29.00

bargain $8.99

when: march 2012 | where: urbanoutfitters.com

love this necklace and how industrial it looks. i'm not a huge jewelry person since its usually very overpriced (can't buy f21 jewelry that turns your fingers blue) but i glad i scored this one.

Getlegg Diesel Jeans

five pocket slim fit getlegg jeans

purchased at diesel sample sale

brand: diesel

retail: $188.00

bargain $20.00

when: april 2012 | where: diesel sample sale, los angeles

really love these jeans i scored, it is incredibly soft, light weight and thin. doesn't even feel like denim, but definitely not a jegging. there are still available now at diesel stores and online here.

want to know where i got the rest of the outfit? go here: shirt, cuff, rings, wedges, hat. 

everything was bargained within the past month other than the shirt.

Sasly Denim Shirt

snap closer dual chest pocket denim shirt

purchased at diesel sample sale

brand: diesel

retail: $198.00

bargain $20.00

when: april 2012 | where: diesel sample sale, los angeles

scored this amazing denim shirt at the diesel sample sale last month. it's meant to be a shirt but i prefer it as a jacket since it is a little oversized. this SASLY shirt is still available at full price online and in stores. saved myself $178! oh and these glasses i just purchased last week in little tokyo. i will post soon! :)

like my dress? go here. like my bracelet/cuff? go here. 

T-Dona Tee

cotton jersey tee w/ boat slit neckline

purchased at diesel sample sale

brand: diesel

retail: $78.00

bargain $10.00

when: april 2012 | where: diesel sample sale, los angeles

this shirt is currently still on sale at full price online and in stores. along with getting amazing edgy pieces at the diesel sample sales i also get my comfy pieces like this simple graphic super soft jersey tee. i also get undies, swim wear, and pjs!  love buying men's tees to sleep in.

Diesel Undies

diesel undies

purchased at diesel sample sale

brand: diesel

retail: $34.00 average ($136)

bargain $5.00 ($20)

when: april 2012 | where: diesel sample sale, los angeles

some of the many goodies i scored at the diesel sample sale. 

occurs twice a year in both new york and los angeles. typically in april and october.

Cotton Stripped Crop Top

cotton stripped crop top

purchased at free people

brand: we the free

retail: $78.00

bargain $17.95

when: april 13, 2012 | where: freepeople.com

this first photo was the original photo i posted on lookbook.nu but it was flagged because my knees weren't showing! all how silly? does showing my knee really matter when either way you can't see my shoes? (shrug) i guess rules are rules! 

my second look with my new hair cut. the purse i'm wearing was given to me by my boyfriend's mom, the brand is bueno. never heard of it, but it was brand new with tags still attached. belt i'm wearing is from the 70's, belonged to my mom. :) shorts are vintage levi's, you can see them here. the rings im wearing i have been wearing almost everyday, there marc jacobs, see here. the crop top i love and can't wait to wear it more often, it's still available at www.freepeople.com.

photos taken by my boyfriend drew. you can see his work here: www.drewakelley.com

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.

Jane Wide Brim Hat

wide brim floppy wool felt hat with ribbon

purchased at free people

brand: n/a

retail: $78.00

bargain $19.95

when: april 13, 2012 | where: www.freepeople.com

please excuse the last minute photoshopping ( know it looks gross) it's still available here if you hurry! :)

Colorblock Beanie

ecote colorblock space dyed beanie

purchased at urban outfitters

brand: ecote

retail $24.00

bargain $7.99

when: march 2012 | where: urbanoutfitters.com

i'm obsessed with hats/beanies. check out some of my other hat bargains recently: here.

Taupe Knit Sweater

paneled pattern front knit sweater

purchased at forever 21

brand: forever 21

retail $24.80

discount: 11.99

bargain $7.99

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

purchased with a buy one get one deal with this other sweater. love that it is a large, it fits very comfortably, loose and slouchy. i'll try and get an outfit post soon so i can share how it looks on. :) 

Heather Blue Knit Sweater

heather blue knit sweater

purchased at forever 21

brand: forever 21

retail $22.80

discount: 15.99

bargain $7.99

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

yes, again it's forever 21! im embarrassed and i swear i'm not a supporter but when i went in for a desperate dress search i had to pick up some bargains! but in complete honestly i probably purchase from forever 21 a maximum of 7 times a year, i would have to say that has to be low for a girl in her twenties! oh and you must be curious the tag says $15.99 what do i mean $7.99? (buy one get one free). 

Steve Madden Wedges

elastic band straw bottom wedges

purchased at nordstorm rack

brand: steve madden

retail $89.95

bargain $46.97

when: april 20, 2012 | where: lakewood, ca

my absolute favorite new shoes perfect for this spring/summer. i bought them to match my dress (see here) for my birthday. only worn them once thus far but i wore it around for 7-8 hours without hurting my feet, awesome! 

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! 

 

 

  

Panties

cotton panties

purchased at forever 21

brand: forever 21

retail $3.50 each

bargain $2.00 each (5 for $10)

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

who would have thought i would ever be buying underwear at forever 21! yikes! i hate supporting this place but when you need something last minute, this is the spot to go! wasn't in there shopping for undies but since i was already in there and in needs of new undies, i got some. surprised that they weren't all rough and feeling like paper. :) im excited to wear the lace ones. hey it sure beats victoria secrets' 5 for $25 (or nowadays 6 for $35).