Stingy Style: July 2011

Jul 29, 2011

Sheyna Jewelry Giveaway

Wow, I haven't done a giveaway in awhile!

Sheyna Jewelry is a site where you can create your own jewelry- any stones, metal, you name it! They will be giving away these earrings (worth over $70) to a lucky Stingy Style reader.

To enter, you MUST
-follow Stingy Style and Sheyna on Facebook
-comment below with your email and Facebook name!

Giveaway will end Friday, August 5, at noon EST.

Good Luck!

Jul 27, 2011

Wishlist

Wouldn't it be wonderful if these earrings magically appeared on my lonely ears??
click here for more from the Dannijo sale

Jul 19, 2011

Remix Your Closet for Fall!

Pleated Skirt Look:

(Summer)

Pleated Skirt, $60.32, ASOS; White Tee, $19.99, Lord & Taylor; Belt, $29.95, Eddie Bauer; Necklace, $40, Bloomingdales; Fringed Hobo, $90, Macy's; Sandals, $67.15, endless.com

(Fall)

Pleated Skirt, $60.32, ASOS; Ella Moss Sweater, $62.97, Piperlime; Necklace, $40, Bloomingdales; Grey Booties, $89.95, DSW; Black Satchel, $59.95, DSW

Bright Pants Look:

(Summer)

Purple Pants, $49.90, Zara; Coral Top, $56, Topshop; Black Belt, $12, Kohl's; Necklace, $40, Bloomingdales; Heels, $77, endless.com; Clutch, $59.95, DSW

(Fall)

Purple Pants, $49.90, Zara; White Blouse, $90, Tibi; Black Belt, $12, Kohl's; Necklace, $40, Bloomingdales; Heels, $77, endless.com; Clutch, $59.95, DSW; Black Satchel, $59.95, DSW

Tribal Top Look:

(Summer)

Tribal Top, $19.80, Forever 21; White Jeans, $88, Nordstrom; Fringed Hobo, $90, Macy's; Sandals, $67.15, endless.com

(Fall)

Tribal Top, $19.80, Forever 21; Cargo Vest, $34.94, Old Navy; Wide Leg Jeans, $53.44, ASOS; Wedges, $89, endless.com; Fringed Hobo, $90, Macy's

Jul 13, 2011

MODern MOD

Black and White Color Block Dress, $139, bebe

White Saucer Sunglasses, $32, Topshop
Messeca 'Colbee' Wedge, $138, endless.com
opi red my fortune cookie Nailpolish, $4.95, Amazon
Polka Dot Sweater, $36.90, Alloy
Graphic Pencil Skirt, $89, bebe
Necklace, $45, madewell

Jul 11, 2011

Handling Off-Price Retailers

Have you ever walked into a Loehmann's, Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or other off-price retailers and felt completely overwhelmed. Besides learning how to be patient, here are my tips for finding what you want at a great price at stores like these.

1.
First, you want to go to one of these stores on a day where you have NOTHING else going on. Its impossible to sift through clothes and not make a hasty decision when you're running out of time in the store to leave for another appointment. These stores can be overwhelming and the last thing you need is a timeline to get you worked up and lose your cool. Take your time going through racks and circling the store.

2.
Go to a discount store with a plan- Today I am going to buy clothes that I can wear for WORK, SUMMER, BACK TO SCHOOL, A COCKTAIL PARTY, ETC. Or look at your closet and see what's missing, maybe you don't have a blazer that fits well, or trousers, or a great pair of skinny jeans. Decide what it is you REALLY need before going because then when you get to the store, you'll be on a mission, and DO NOT buy items other than that.

3.
Stay basic. Discount retailers will always have clothes that are a few seasons off. Your best bet is to buy things that will definitely stay in style. Don't try to buy things on trend because they won't last in your closet, and you want to have you dollar go as far as possible. Basics include: blazers, trousers, dark jeans, solid color tanks/tees, black dresses, black pumps. Exceptions would include pieces of QUALITY: a leather jacket, silk blouses, designer trousers, a silk-wool peacoat, etc. Solid colors are best.

Jul 9, 2011

What I Wore Today

Couldn't find my tripod! Myspace-y mirror pics!!
(Striped sweater from Mykonos, Francesca's necklace, Zara pants and belt, Shoes from Ann Taylor)