Recent Purchases or How I shop sales, coupon codes, and promo codes

Lately I have been focusing on stocking up on basics - Mainly shirts, blouses, skirts, and heels. I want to have a good foundation of pieces that will mix and match to create a lot of looks. These are some of the pieces I have bought in the last couple months.

a.n.a Tabbed-Sleeve Top in Lemon Curry via JC Penney

                

a.n.a Tabbed-Sleeve Top in Exotic Blue via JC Penney

 

 

a.n.a. Draped Chiffon Top in Burgundy via JC Penney

 

 

Worthington Cutout-Neck Top in Zydeco Red via JC Penney

 

 

Lark Lane Sequin Knit Top in White via JC Penney

 

 

 

Ponte Knit Pencil Skirt in Black via Lane Bryant

 

 

Ponte Knit Pencil Skirt in Flame Scarlet via Lane Bryant

 

 

Ponte Knit Pencil Skirt in Violet via Lane Bryant

 

 

 

 Black Nine West Bow Pumps via Marshalls

 

 

Nude Nine West Bow Pumps via Marshalls

 

 

I love the challenge of finding a great price. Of course, JC Penney, Lane Bryant, and Marshalls already have great prices but I always hunt for coupon codes, follow the sales, sign up for the store's email list, etc. The most I paid for any piece above was $27. The first two shirts were only $6.99 each and I had a 15% off promo code on top of it.

 

When I find a piece I want I can be very patient. I almost never buy anything full-price. Eventually there will be a sale or promo code available to use. When I find something I love I may buy it in multiple colors. I'm just waiting for the Lane Bryant Pencil Skirt to be available in more colors. So far, I have bought every color they have! I'm hoping for cobalt, mustard, and a burgundy.

 

 

  

 Linking up with Penniless Socialite and The Tiny Heart for:

 

A little leopard

Grey Leopard Print Blouse via Old Navy (old), other good options here and here from ShopStyle ;  Lane Bryant Pont Pencil Skirt; Necklace via Bealls Outlet; Black Nine West Kitten Heels (old) via Ross, good options here and here.

 



 

This grey leopard blouse is one of my favorites. It works dressed up or casual with a pair of skinny jeans and boots.

 

The breakdown:

 

Leopard Blouse: Old Navy, $24

Black Ponte Pencil Skirt: Lane Bryant, $26

Black Beaded Necklace: Bealls Outlet, $8

Black Nine West Pumps: Ross, $15

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Kick it in neutral

Nude Blouse, New York & Co (old), other good options here and here; Black Ponte Pencil Skirt, Lane Bryant; Black and Champagne Stone Necklace and Bracelet, New York & Co (old), other good options here and here; Nine West Giraffe Print Heels (old) via Ross, other good options here and here. 

 

 

 

 

 

Neutral colors can look very polished and sophisticated when you add some interesting elements like a long necklace and unique pair of heels.

 

The breakdown:

 

Nude Blouse (actually a tunic tucked in): New York & Co, $35

Black Ponte Pencil Skirt: Lane Bryant, $26

Long Necklace: New York & Co, $15

Gold Bracelet: New York & Co, $15

Nine West Giraffe Print Heels: Ross, $15

Hi there!

A little about me: My name is not Ginger but I am a ginger. I am not a size 2 or even a 10; I am curvy and do not apologize for it. I think the outfits I wear work well on all shapes, sizes, and ages. I get a lot of inspiration from Pinterest, blogs, catalogs, etc. If I closely follow another's outfit I will do my best to include the photo and source.

I work in a very professional atmosphere so most of my outfits will reflect that. You will see very quickly that I am a huge pencil skirt and high heels fan! I love a BARGAIN!! I strongly believe you can have a fabulous outfit without spending a lot of money, it just takes a little bit of work searching out the best deals.

I want to hear from you! Do you love it? Do you hate it? Do you have a suggestion or a question? I will do my best to reply as quickly as I can to your comments.

Blouse: J.C. Penney, no longer available. similar great detail, great color for Fall; similar love the color; Skirt: Lane Bryant Ponte Knit Pencil Skirt; Heels: Bandolino Capture High Heels; Jewelry: Crista Stephen, available at Beall's Outlet

 



The breakdown:

 

Blouse - $7.99 on clearance

Skirt - $26.97 ($44.95 with 40% off promo code)

Jewelry - $7.99 for the necklace and earring set

Heels - $45