$100 Spree

So, the other day my husband came to me and said he had been given $100 bonus at work and that he wanted to give it to me (I know - he's great, right?)!  Of course, I wanted to get the most I could for that money.  Before I even went shopping, I took a look at my closet and decided the items I needed most were dresses & more modern shoes.

I wanted to share with you what is possible when you take your time & shop the clearance racks - here are the things I bought with my $100...



Banana Republic Silk Racerback Dress - retail $115, bought for $12
I love the lightweight feel & simple styling of this dress - I'll add a leather belt at the waist for a bit of interest.

Nina Embler Peep Toe Booties - retail $80, bought for $19
These are sleek, flattering & a bit dressier than my other booties (seen here), giving me a more modern option than my classic black pumps.

Banana Republic Knotted Strap Dress - retail $150, bought for $35
Believe it or not, before this purchase, I didn't own anything in pink!  The shoulder knot detail gives it a romantic, Greek-goddess feel.

SE Boutique Oscar Pump - retail $80, bought for $30
Even though my husband doesn't like them, I think they are fabulous.  Extremely edgy and perfect with skinny jeans and a blazer!

 So, if you are better at math than me and you've been adding, you'll notice that I didn't even use all of my $100!  I had just enough left over for a coffee at Starbucks.  Talk about a perfect day - shopping success & a little caffeine! :)