Cents of Style

Hello loveleigh's!

I recently started following the blog Lilly's Style. I found her via Pinterest and she has great style! It's fun to look at other blogs and get ideas and wardrobe inspirations! It's also fun to discover new sites as well! Yesterday she mentioned a giveaway from a website called Cents of Style. I entered the giveaway, but also went to their website and decided to order a couple of things! Here is what I ordered:

Nic Multicolored Chain Necklace with Matching Earrings - $14.60

Gigi Color Block Wrap Bracelet - $10.60 

All of these are big, bold and bright - perfect for summer! The prices are good and I love that they have free shipping! I also received 10% off my order my putting in a code that I found on their facebook page. Can't wait to get these in the mail :)

Have a loveleigh day everyone!

Green with Envy

Hello loveleigh's! After I got off work Friday, I went to the Target that was close by. I was meeting the hubby for a movie (Snow White and the Huntsman) not far away so I had some time to kill. (Always a great excuse!) :) I picked up another pair of colored pants (like the Magenta ones in my previous post)...this time in green! For $6.88, it's okay to buy in multiple colors! :)

I went to Kohl's on Sat and found these cute little ballet flats. They were $12.99 and I had a 15% off coupon so they were $11.05 + tax.

I also picked up a basic gray long sleeved shirt for $1.70! I love grabbing basics like this for next to nothing. Everyone needs them and they are perfect for layering!

Have a loveleigh day! :)

$40 A Day

Hello loveleigh's!! Rachael Ray has a show called $40 a Day. She travels to different places around the world and has a $40/day budget for food. I went to Target last night after work and spent around $40 ($38.40 including tax). Here is what my "$40 a Day" got me! (*Please note that most of these items are not on sale/clearance on the Target website - only in store!)

Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Skinny Denim 

(in Magenta - as shown)

Regularly $22.99

Clearance Price: $6.88

Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Elastic Waist Shorts 

(in Yellow - as shown)

Regularly $9.99

Clearance Price: $4.48

Women's Mossimo Black® Penina Espadrille

(in Cobalt - as shown)

Regularly $29.99

Clearance Price: $8.98

Mossimo Supply Co. Belted French Terry Double Breasted Pea Coat

(in black - as shown)

Regularly $39.99

Clearance Price: $11.98

Love the little anchors on the buttons!

This will go great with this ring I got a couple months ago at Forever 21 (along with a pair of vintage earrings that match the ring exactly!!)

And lastly, I grabbed these adorable gray leggings in the kid's department on the way out. I love the bow at the bottom - so cute!! And for $2.98?! Can't even get my fav drink at Starbucks for that!!

Have a loveleigh weekend everyone!!!!

Eight Ninety Eight

Hello loveleigh's! I picked up a couple more pairs of shoes (imagine that!) last week at Target. Both were on clearance for $8.98 (each)!

Women's Merona®Marita Patent Peep Toe Wedge Heel - Blush

 

Women's Mossimo Black® Petene Sandal

I'm not sure why the 2nd pair has "black" in the name since they are turquoise! Also, both of them are still full price online!

I wore the 2nd pair to church yesterday with a pair of dark skinny jeans, tuquoise tank under a white long sleeveless,turquoise feather earrings (that I also bought when I got both of these shoes for $2.98) and a turquoise bracelet. They add a fun pop of color to my shoe wardrobe :)

Have a loveleigh day everyone! :)

Bright Whites

Hi loveleigh's! A couple months ago I ordered a pair of Hudson jeans from HauteLook. If you are not familar with HauteLook, it is a website offering members limited-time sales on clothing, accessories, kids' items, home decor, and beauty products. Unfortunately, Hudson wasn't able to fulfill all of the inventory ordered, so HauteLook issued me a $10 credit as a way to say sorry.

I was browsing on there this morning and came across some really fun jewelry, but need help deciding which one I should order!

White Lucite Drop Double Row Necklace-$18

White Lucite Drop Long Necklace-$17

White Lucite Drop Short Necklace-$15

Graduated Bauble Short Necklace-$15

Chain Link & Bauble Station Double Strand Necklace $17

White Lucite Bauble Cluster Front Necklace-$10

White Lucite Bauble Necklace-$12

White Lucite Stretch Bracelet-$10

White Lucite Double Drop Earrings-$8

Which is YOUR favorite?

Also, if you haven't signed up for HauteLook (it's free to join!), I can send you an invite! Leave me your email address (either in the comments below or shoot me an email: charityleigh@gmail.com) or go here to sign up!
Lastly, you can now follow my blog via email! On the right side bar you'll see where it says "Follow by Email" - simply put your email address in and hit submit! You will receive an email notification when I post something new and can actually read the post in your email! (There is also a link to the new post as well) :)

Have a loveleigh weekend everyone!

Threebie Freebie & An Addendum

Hello loveleigh's! We all love getting free stuff, right? No matter how small it is, I love getting stuff free! :) Often times company's will give away free stuff to get you to try their product (or whatever they are selling) in hopes that you will try it, love it, and then come back and buy it!

This weekend I got 3 items totally free :)

As I mentioned before, I have a Victoria's Secret credit card and one of the perks is they send out coupons for free undies quite often! I usually get one about once a month and they are "no purchase necessary"! You can go to either a normal Victoria's Secret or a Victoria's Secret PINK store for these. On some of the freebies they limit you on the color, but I've found if you go to the PINK store, they typically let you choose whatever color or print you want (even if the coupon says certain colors). The ones I got were hot pink with a cute little bow. Price tag=$11.50. My cost=$0.00

They will usually give you a receipt with your freebie (yes, a receipt for $0.00), and if you look towards the bottom, there is typically a $10 off a $50 purchase by going and filling out a survey. As an addendum to my previous 2 posts:

12. Always Check Your Receipt-Often times in exchange for filling out a short survey online or via phone you can save money on your next visit (by bringing back the receipt with the code filled in). Sometimes it's a certain % off and sometimes it may be a certain dollar amount off. This is a great tip with any receipt you get whether it's from buying clothing, food or groceries! Also, don't forget to turn your receipt over-some have coupons printed right on the back that most people overlook!

13. Sign Up for Text Messaging/Mobile Coupons-I mentioned signing up for emails but a lot of places have mobile coupons/offers as well! (Again, not just clothing retailers - a lot of restaurants have this as well!) Last week I received one from JC Penney that said "Visit the nearest jcp salon in May and receive a complimentary quick hair touch up and an OPI mini nail polish". I stopped by the salon and was given the choice of a hot pink or maroon mini OPI polish (why is everything miniature so cute?!) and was also given a (large - 0.85 fl oz.) sample of Paul Mitchell's Smoothing Super Skinny Serum. Since this is a serum, a little goes a long ways so this will last me a while! (The polish too...have you really ever used a whole bottle of nail polish?!) I didn't have to show the text message, so if you're wanting to pick up a couple freebies too, head into your nearest JC Penney salon!

Have a loveleigh day! :)

From My {Bargain Shopping} Heart to Yours - Part 2

Hello loveleigh's! Yesterday I posted Part 1 From My {Bargain Shopping} Heart to Yours :) Here are the rest!

7. Check Different Locations-Different stores will carry different merchandise and will also mark down things at different times. There are 3 different Targets that I go to (depending on where I'm at) and they all 3 carry slightly different things and mark down items at different times. A couple months ago I bought some shoes that were 70% off at one Target but were still full price at a different location!  This is important to keep in mind, especially if you see something you like that isn't marked down yet (or marked down low enough) or if you buy something and see it at another location for a lower price.

8. Online-I honestly don't do a lot of shopping online. However, sometimes I will go online before I go to a store. This can be helpful for stores that are large or that have a lot of merchandise (hello, Forever 21). By going online first, often times you can narrow down specific things to look for once you get in a store. Keep in mind though, that you might not always be able to find everything that is online in the store. I look online at Nordstrom quite a bit which is a great way to snag sale items - and they have free shipping which is always a huge plus when it comes to online shopping!

9. Small? Shop Kids!-Yes, I will admit it. I still shop in the kids department occassionally. If you are small and petite and/or have small feet, don't be afraid to go to the kids department! Often times their stuff is cheaper and chances are you probably won't run into anyone else wearing it (except for maybe an 8 year old) ;) Some of you will remember these from Day 26 of "One Month of Shoes". I got them in the kid's department at Target last year for $4.24! :)

10. Try On-I'm mentioning trying stuff on because this can help you narrow down items and help you decide if you really want to buy it. Sometimes things can look completely different on than on the hanger. No matter how inexpensive it is, it's not a great deal if you will never wear it!!

11. Know the Return Policy-Different stores have different return policys. Some are 21 days, some 30 days, some 60 days, some 90 days, some no time limit at all! Some offer cash back while others only offer store credit. All of this is good to know at stores you frequent. That way if you find a better deal somewhere else you can simply and easily return the more expensive one.

I hope these tips have helped you! If there are any that YOU have feel free to add them in the comments below.

Have a loveleigh day everyone!! :)