Retail Therapy: Shopping on a Budget

So this weekend, Makenna and I decided that since we hadn't been shopping in a while, it was time to take a visit to our favorite mall. I had decided earlier on that I was going to stay at a $50 budget, and was really hoping to be able to meet it. After some extreme sales and being very picky, I was able to purchase everything just around $50!

One of the first items that I picked up was this amazing dress that I found for $16.95 at Love Culture. I can't believe this dress! Makenna found it hiding in the corner and when we turned it around...well I can't resist a bow. From Love Culture I also got a grey crop top, which is not pictured, for $5.95.

While I was purchasing these items Makenna decided to go try on some skirts. While I was waiting for her, I decided to browse the clearance section and came across these gorgeous rings. Okay, not only are they super cute and on sale BUT it was buy one get one free! Oh my gosh, such amazing luck! The more expensive ring was the elephant one, which was on sale for $3.95 so I got the cute bow ring for free!

After the super amazing deals over at Love Culture, Makenna and I went to H&M. There we both found this unbelievably cute cat sweater (which is soooo soft) for $19.95. Since it's kind of cold where I go to school (especially at night), this sweater will be perfect for the school year! I love cats, so this is the puuuurfect way to show my appreciation for them.

I needed some new sandals for the school year and Mak had been talking about this amazing deal at Old Navy. Two pairs of flip flops for just $5! I have been looking for cheaper flip flops for a while, so I ran right over to Old Navy and got three pairs of flip flops for only $7.50! I was way too excited and wore one of the pairs (purple) right away, which is why it is not pictured.

Overall, I think it was a wonderful shopping trip and I can't wait to wear my new clothes! This was just the retail therapy that I needed, and I'm glad to have such an amazing shopping partner. Remember, setting a limit is good so that you make sure to not go over budget. You'll know exactly how much to spend, so you'll look even harder for those bargains.

- E.