A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to cover the Fashion Week Tampa Bay show. I thought it would be a fabulous opportunity to see if I could put together a dressed up look without shelling out a whole lotta cheddar. Y’all know how much I heart a good deal! I had managed to find a Tucker for Target Signature Dress in Diamond Print at my local Target a couple weeks prior to the show and I decided to work around that.
I made it my goal to spend less than a hundred bones. I had been wanting a new pair of metallic heels and I thought a metallic look would go perfectly with my new frock, so I hit up Payless. My hope was to find a killer pair of Christian Siriano for Payless pretties. Happily, I didn’t leave empty handed. I scored gold peep toes for under $20.00. Since the dress was $39.99, I still had around $40.00 left for which to accessorize myself, but I thought I would give shopping my closet a try first before I visited any more stores.
From my existing wardrobe, I drummed up a pair of Old Navy drop hoop earrings, a Forever 21 bejeweled bangle, that you may remember from my first Champagne Saturday, post and an ancient glittery clutch (you know me and sparkle), so I didn’t have to spend another dime. Looking stylish and chic on the cheap is quite possible wouldn’t you agree?
Seriously, hit me with your opinion. What DO you think of the end result lovelies? Was my look worthy of the event I attended or should I have reached a little deeper into my pockets and rocked some higher end gear? Inquiring minds want to know!
p.s. Did you happen to notice the ferris wheel photographs that are behind me in the pics? They were taken by my uber talented friend Monica of Ciao, Chessa! Check out her Etsy shop to see more of her gorgeous work!
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Fabulous! Love the shoes with the dress. You need to do a post on how to accessorize. It’s a skill I am lacking.
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I think you did great! And I love how affordable it all is. I need to send this to a friend I have who claims she can’t dress well on a budget…do untrue! This post is proof! Well done lady!!!
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Love the outfit, especially the shoes & clutch!
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I think you look beautiful. The dress fits amazingly! Great finds. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. xo
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I love the way you accessorized the Tucker dress! You look fantastic. Cheers!
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Oh my gosh, I am loving this outfit! Especially the shoes — what a find!
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Perfection! I love that clutch! And you didn’t overaccesorize. With that dress it would be really easy to take the focus off the dress with a ton of jewerly, but you kept it simple with little details here and there and it looks perfect. And I love those ferris wheel pics. I will definitely check her out!
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I think you look lovely! Especially digging those heels
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You look beautiful! Proof that you can be jaw-droppingly chic for little cash!
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i haven’t shopped target in a while…what’s wrong with me!
love your christian siriano shoes! i have a pair of his shoes from the payless line too. they are beautiful!
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ooh I love the look, its so pretty!!
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You are so beautiful and your outfit looks EXPENSIVE!! You’re inspiring in this post. It kind of makes me wish I had somewhere fancy to go so I could see if I could put together an inexpensive, yet fabulous, ensemble.
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Love those ferris wheel pics AND your dress!
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I love those prints, I’ll have to check her out on Etsy! I also love your gold heels!
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Gorgeous look, darling!
Love Monica’s work too!
xoxox,
CC
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Love this look! That dress looks great on you!
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It’s super SUPER gorgeous
LOVE it
xoxoxo
bB
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i love your look! especially the clutch
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You look gorgeous, that dress is stunning!! And *those shoes*, ga, ga, ga!!
I did not notice the ferris wheel until you mentioned it. I was too distracted by the beautiful dress, and then I noticed the shoes and felt my jaw drop to my toes
I cannot believe you found those at Payless, they look very high end.
I keep reading about Tuckers for Target… I think some cross-border shopping is long overdue.
Have a fabulous weekend!
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Oh fabulous outfit!! That dress is so flattering! Amazing how it all under $100!
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You look absolutely gorgeous – and I would never be able to tell you spent under $100, which is even more fabulous
Enjoy your champagne, darling! xo
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I particularly love the heels – and the fact that you used the word “cheddar” in reference to money.
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You look FABULOUS dude. Love the dress and those shoes are killer. Also, I have hair envy! And bubbly envy haha. Love you!
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What fabulous dress and shoes!!
I love that look, you are gorgeous!
Have a great Champagne Saturday!
Big hugs!
B xx
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Payless? who knew? FANTASTIC GOLD!
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You look great and absolutely no need to spend another dime! I’m just wondering why you didn’t pick up your bestie that frock in her own size? Humph! Also, do I spy new curtains in the front window? Love them!
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Wow! Kristin you look absolutely amazing!
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Well you already know I love THAT dress… Because I have it too!
Love the clutch AND the heels as well!! (I love CS for Payless!–crazy awesome stuff)
ChuckRefreshed
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You look gorgeous! Love the whole outfit!
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Girl, you look HOT!! Ooo-wee, I love this dress on you! So pretty
Happy weekend!!
xoxo J
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I was just looking at the Tucker for Target stuff the other day…super cute! And I love your shoes, too!
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What an awesome look for under $100!!! I love when a person looks great without spending to much, my philosophy is it’s not how much you spend, but how much you make it look like you spent. Would have NEVER known those shoes were only $20!
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OMG you look terrific! The accessories are so pulled together, fabulous
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Amazing shoes!! I’m definitely loving them.
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I love the entire outfit.
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I love that dress!
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Love love love this look! The dress is fun and young and the heels are totally kicky and cute!
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Love the outfit, so cute!
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Um, hello, perfection! I love this chic look, girl, and even more knowing that it was under $100! I am absolutely in love with this prettiness!
xo Josie
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Wow, cant believe you did that for under $100. You look amazing daaahling!
*kisses* HH
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So cute! I saw that dress at Target, but it was much too short for me. You have great legs!
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You are amazing!! You look so hot and super chic and that you did it for $60 is pretty impressive. You have just further sealed my love for Target.
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Oh my gosh, girl!!! You look amazing! You don’t need crazy money to look fab!!!
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You look fabulous!!!! Love the shoes and dress (that dress will be so versatile!). J’adore!!! xoxo
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Cute clutch!!
Lynnette
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Cute clutch!
Lynnette
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I just love the dress, the Tucker for Target line had some great pieces, but I did not get to Target to fight the crowds on opening day and missed out.
You look so fabulous though, and it’s always great to prove you don’t need to spend a lot to do so!
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you look great! Will you be posting pics of the event?
Lorispeak
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
October 17th, 2010 at 11:51 am
@Lori, Hi Lori, I linked my post on the event in this one! : )
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Lori Reply:
October 17th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
@The BonBon Rose Girls, lol. Oops! I thought that was going to be a link to the website for the event. But now I see! Thanks!
Lorispeak
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Love the sparkly touch by the lovely clutch!
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You look gorgeous! So chic, and thanks for the tip on those Payless shoes, really love them! XX!
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Wow, so pretty. x
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I think you did great! I love a deal because that means you can get more!!
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Loving this outfit! And I think there’s nothing wrong with finding things that are cheaper money-wise … because it ends up looking fabulous anyways and you get more for your $! You look amazing and it’s definitely an inspiration to look around and find those kind of items!
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You look great! I so love Target.
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Of course your look is worthy of the event! You look great! and I have to say I wouldn’t have thought this was budget friendly! It’s great!
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Great dress dear and looking chic indeed!
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You look like a million bucks! Hard to believe your look us under $100. I love how you dressed up that beautiful Tucker for Target dress!
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YOU! Are so fabulous! You look amazing! And I heart the shoes… so much. Sigh. Thanks for showing us how to pull off show-stopping fab without spending the big bucks. That’s why we love you
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you look fabulous!
xoxo
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Love it!!! I wasn’t super crazy about the Tucker dresses, but as I’m seeing them on different bloggers, they look so much better. You look great =)
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You did a fab job! Love the clutch
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I love the outfit!! That dress is amazing and you look beautiful in it!!!
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You look great; love the dress and shoes!!
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love that clutch and those shoes!!
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