9.25.2012

marshalls $100 fall challenge








Ever since I discovered what shopping was (as a young 5 year old), I became a bargain hunter, and spent many of my shopping days between the racks at my neighborhood Marshalls. Not much has changed -- 18 years later I still stop in that same store for the latest looks, and have become somewhat of a self-proclaimed Marshalls expert.

I was so excited to participate in creating a great fall outfit for $100 or less. I definitely struck gold (obsessed over these shoes + this top was an awesome clearance score!) and found some great pieces that will keep me looking stylish all season long -- from print on print snakeskin to oxblood fingertips, lady-like heels and edgy touches. Marshalls always has a way of surprising me with the great pieces I find. 

The hardest part? Figuring out which outfit to buy! Here's what I got:

TOP: Olive & Oak $5........(compare at $34)
SCARF: Accessory St $20........(compare at $60)
PANTS: Rich & Skinny $39........(compare at $172)
SHOES: B. Makowsky $29........(compare at $129)
NAILS: Jessica $5 for a set........(compare at $17)

TOTAL: $98........(compare at $412)

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25 comments:

  1. What a fabulous outfit for such little money! The shoes are my favorite.

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  2. Love those pants!

    www.theluxuryrehab.com

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  3. I WAS GOING TO BUY THOSE PANTS! They look much better on you, though.

    PS Your hair is perfection.

    See you Saturday, girl!

    Allie at alliewears.com

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  4. completely in love with your pants! such a great look!

    xoxo,
    Fashion Fractions

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  5. amazing outfit :) x http://day-dreameer.blogspot.pt/

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  6. Great job withb the 100 dollars! I love this outfit, it's a great change from all the color we have been seeing (and wearing). I still love brights, but I also love neutrals!

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  7. Fabulous! Great shoes, great pants, great price, great LOOK! :)

    xoxox
    theefface.blogspot.com

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  8. Great looking pants! Love to add some fall nail polish too. Great picks!

    audrinajulia.blogspot.com

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  9. Very nice finds! Love the shoes :)
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    http://www.bunnymysweet.com

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  10. SCORE!!!! You did much better than I did when I did my challenge, ha ha...not that I don't love my outfit, but yours had a higher original price ;)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  11. you definitely got some great pieces and some amazing deals!
    wow. love those shoes, the pants, the top... really wonderful steals!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  12. Those shoes had me at hello...gorgeous and such a steal! Love that you put this together at Marshall's for such a great price, and came out looking so stylish and urban chic.

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  13. Great outfit, I love love your shoes and jeans.
    xoxo
    Christy

    http://www.am2pmchic.com/

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  14. Can't believe that outfit was under $100 - so awesome! I LIVE that chunky scarf :)

    Annie

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  15. great job for pulling such a great outfit for less than $100!

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  16. For $100 you really did strike gold, those shoes are killer and I'm slightly obsessed with those pants! Love the mix of patterns and textures in this look.

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  17. I love ur outfit and that photos! pretty blog
    xo :-*

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  18. I adore your mixed print ensemble and the fact that you spent less than $100 dollars on it! So great! I think the scarf is my favorite piece! They just opened a marshals here in my small town and I am so excited! I think you just inspired me to stop by!

    -Nico

    www.SatinAndSalt.com

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  19. those shoes are so amazing...completely unique looking! those pants are awesome too!! i totally wish i had a marshall's near me now...

    xo
    fizz

    www.freshfizzle.com

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  20. love the trousers! great buys!

    www.sultanassanctuary.blogspot.com

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  21. Your pants are so cool!

    www.fashioncontainer.com

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  22. I like your dress and wearing style.

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  23. Love the pants and heels,
    I wish we had stores like that!
    I love bargain hunting as well haha (:
    When I was in the USA this summer I also really loved the ROSS,
    it's amazing how many great items are among all the 'trash'!
    And those pricetags, sigh!

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thank you!! :)

xo -- Diana