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Blue Crush

March 7, 2013

IMG_1181Earrings: Loft Outlet
Infinity scarf: Old Navy
Blouse: J. Crew Factory
Black skinnies: H&M
Heels: Target
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I like to think of myself as a bargain shopper.  I love to shop, but I don’t like to spend money…you know what I mean?!  I guess I just want to get the most bang for my buck! I like to shop when there is a good sale, clearance or other special going on, and then add coupons to it to drive down the price even more.  I do it with groceries, toiletries/makeup, and certainly with clothes!  That was the case with this outfit…

Earrings: Black Friday find- 50% off sale
Infinity scarf: on sale and used 10% off coupon that I got from completing the store experience survey at the bottom of my receipt
Blouse: off the clearance rack, was an additional 30% off of clearance prices, too!
Pants: subscribed to receive communications from H&M and got a $5 off coupon in the mail
Shoes: on clearance at Target, 30% off (I could have waited for them to go to 50% off or more, but then I knew they wouldn’t have my size.  At $20 for a nice pair of shoes, I think that’s pretty good.)

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There’s something about cobalt blue and leopard print… I just love it!  I wore a similar outfit recently, but decided to add the scarf this time and actually IRONED MY SHIRT!  Aren’t you proud?!

Linking up with:
Vodka Infused Lemonade for How I Wear Cobalt
Mix and Match Fashion for What I Wore to Work
Penniless Socialite and The Tiny Heart for Look What I Got

PS- If you haven’t already, be sure to enter my giveaway for a workout headband from Sweaty Bands!  (You can earn an entry for liking my Facebook page and letting me know on this post..how easy is that?!)  Deadline to enter is this Sunday, March 10th!

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  1. Karen says

    March 7, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    I love great deals! The pairing of leopard and cobalt blue is one of my favorites. You look great!

    -Karen

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    • Valerie @ The Style Files says

      March 7, 2013 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks Karen! I love your round-up of weekly deals over at your blog!

      Reply
  2. Erin @ Loop Looks says

    March 7, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Such a fun outfit! You know I love blue and leopard together, too. And, yes, those Target shoes were a steal. I try not to buy anything full price but sometimes I worry that my size will sell out and then where will I be?

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    • Valerie @ The Style Files says

      March 7, 2013 at 3:37 pm

      Such a great combo! Yeah I worry about my size not being available sometimes but that has only happened a handful of times (for now!)

      Reply
  3. Agi says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Thank you for linking up today. Love your top.

    Agi:)

    vodkainfusedlemonade.com

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    • Valerie @ The Style Files says

      March 7, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      You bet! Thanks Agi!

      Reply
  4. H&K Style Journey says

    March 7, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    I love leopard paired with bright colors! The blue top is so pretty. Heather

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    • Valerie @ The Style Files says

      March 8, 2013 at 6:39 am

      Thanks Heather- yeah it really pops that way!

      Reply
  5. Tara says

    March 8, 2013 at 6:00 am

    Loving the double dose of leopard here. Thanks so much for linking up!

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    • Valerie @ The Style Files says

      March 8, 2013 at 6:39 am

      Me too :-) Anytime Tara!

      Reply
  6. kilax says

    March 10, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    That is a killer combo!

    Damn, I think you need to link up where we can all get those coupons ;)

    Reply
    • Valerie @ The Style Files says

      March 10, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      Good idea..I need to do some posts on where to find coupons I’m thinkin :-)

      Reply
  7. Franziska says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    I think it was a good idea to pull the trigger on those pants when you did – they look great on you!

    Reply
    • Valerie @ The Style Files says

      March 10, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks Fran! Yeah the waist goes a little higher than I would like, but they are still pretty comfy and a good price!

      Reply

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