Thrifty Thursday - Outfit Under $100

Since I haven't had time to shop much recently, I thought it would be fun to try to come up with a complete outfit for the fall that's under $100!

I thought I'd go to everyone's favorite online store, ASOS!

I was initially inspired by this mint-ish button up, because I really want some more mint for the fall! It's fun to pair with a lot of colors!

ASOS Oxford Shirt - $20.70

I'm all about mixing colors this fall, because I think men, especially, get stuck in jeans, or black pants, or khakis! It's fun to play, and I think pairing mint with a burnt orange is an interesting and successful color combination!

ASOS Skinny Chinos - $21.56

A nice accessory for a chilly day would be anything blue! I thought this blue snood with a subtle pattern could be fun to mix up the solids on the top and bottom! Blue is a real balancer for the mint and burnt orange combo, I think it's an important addition!

ASOS Fairisle Snood - $9.49

As for the shoes, I came up with a nice combination! I think brown or blue really works here, so I have combinations of all of them - and each have an end result under $100!

ASOS Chukka Boots - $43.12

Grand Total ::: $94.87

River Island Contrast Lace-Up Sneakers - $42.13

Grand Total ::: $94.87

River Island Plimsolls - $27.59

Grand Total ::: $79.34

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One of the many reasons why I love ASOS! A complete outfit WITH shoes for under $80? I'd say that's a success! This was a fun little challenge!

Sorry, ladies, it was all about the men today, but hopefully you'll think about these color combinations! Maybe I'll play again next week for you all! :)

@Anthony_Carmen

[ Images courtesy of ASOS ]

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Thrifty Thursday - Building for Fall

Little by little, I've been picking up fall essentials during the summer! I think it's good to prepare beforehand, especially if you can find great deals!

H&M has been all about their mustard, and I'm all about buying every mustard piece! It's my favorite color for fall! I think it looks good on just about any skin tone, and it's a color you don't see that often (until now!) ...I've realized I can wear a complete mustard outfit with my current wardrobe! Too much of a good thing isn't always best. Also, who can pass up a $10 sweater??

There's that awkward transition stage when fall comes around, so t-shirts are still wearable, either layered into a look or on it's own. Couldn't pass up this simple blue $5 shirt! I also love t-shirts with breast pockets - they add a little something extra!

I have a vision for an outfit and absolutely needed this black button up to complete the look. Lucky for me, a black button up is a true staple that can go with so many looks! It especially balances bright or interesting pants. Again, I couldn't beat the $15 price!

When you're building your fall wardrobe:

1) It's okay to buy a signature color, especially if it looks good on you! Just don't wear them all at once!

2) Don't forget the details! Make sure to pick up little pieces you can layer into your looks!

3) Staples will get you far. They mix well and balance statement and trendy pieces!

4) If the price is good - get it!

Have you started shopping for the fall yet? What's you favorite piece so far?

@Anthony_Carmen

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Twofer Tuesday - Alice & Olivia

This beautiful outfit is from Alice & Olivia's Resort 2012 collection. The sheer, neutral color-blocked top provides the perfect foundation for building the outfit. The magenta shorts give the look a pop of color and the big floppy hat reminds us of a relaxed vacation in the sun. But the ensemble isn't so relaxed and casual that it looks messy- the heels and accessories give it some edge.

Fabulous as this is, who among us can afford a designer outfit straight off the runway? Certainly not me (although I wish I could)! So take a look at these much cheaper, but still adorable alternatives that add up to a similar look:

For the top, try this:

Forever 21-Colorblocked tulip-back top

$15.80

Or this:

Urban Outfitters- Plastic Island Crepe Contrast Sleeveless Top

$59.00

For the shorts, try these:

GoJane.com- Flare shorts in purple

$24.80

Get your hands on these heels:

Urbanog.com- "Delicious Boatie" Patent Open Toe Sandal

$29.00

And this hat:

Nine West at Macy's- Packable Straw Super-Floppy Hat in Black
$40.00

And these accessories from Forever 21:

Geo cutout necklace in silver

$9.80

Shimmering Bracelet set

$7.80

Square Sunglasses

$5.80

See girls-even if we can't afford a designer outfit, we can certainly make it look like we can!

xoxo

Elle Michele

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