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JackieO527 · Dooney & Bourke

Fun Challenge

Suasoria · Chanel

Considering how cheap I am, I can do a lot of damage. My lifestyle is pretty casual and I don't need winter gear. Prices reflect what I'd expect to spend...basically Macy's clearance/coupons, TJ Maxx, and thrifting. I'll just ballpark it...

Black pantsuit ($80)
Black pinstriped dress slacks ($45)
Gray dress slacks ($45)
Gray casual capris ($15)
Skinny black dressy capris ($40)
White casual slacks ($40)
Dark wash jeans ($40)
Black bermudas ($20)
Black pinstriped pencil skirt ($30)
Long gray or black jersey skirt ($30)
Black yogaish lounge pants ($10)

White button-front shirt ($20)
Black/white print short-sleeved blouse ($25)
White silky tank or cami ($20)
4 ribbed tanks, pink, white, black, heather gray ($30 all)
Red satin short-sleeved blouse ($30)
Black & white striped boatneck tank or tee ($15)
Pink Indian kurta ($15)
Black and white scoopneck tees ($20 for both)
Red twinset, cardigan + tank ($40)
Black beaded cardigan ($35)
Lightweight blazer ($20)

Black raincoat/trench ($40)
LBD ($65)
Weekend sundress ($30)
Black/white print office day dress ($45)

2 pairs black tights ($5)
10 pairs undies ($25)
2 all-purpose bras ($30)
Bikini ($15)

Robe ($10)
Silk PJs (70)

= $1000

Shoes/accessories

Black velvet flats (about $15)
Kitten-heeled pumps, black ($20)
Heeled sandals ($20)
Fabric evening sandals ($30)
Rubber flip-flops ($10)
Chuck Taylors ($35)
Black dress boots ($70)
Fuzzy slippers ($10)

Black handled bag, on the large side ($40)
Red fun bag (30)
Vintage clutch ($10)

Big silver watch ($50)
Set of bangles ($10)
Chunky link bracelet ($10)
Hoop earrings ($10)
Something that passes for a wedding band ($20)
Funky cocktail ring ($20)
Bold choker-length necklace ($20)
Ethnic beaded necklace ($15)
Cheap marcasite watch ($15)

Sunglasses ($10)
Oblong print scarf ($10)
Gray scarf for cold days ($10)
Black beret ($10)

= $500

travelgirl · Kate Spade

Ok...this is based off my real wardrobe and the real deals I was able to get...this wardrobe has gotten me through my day to day life quite well for the last few years...

Shoes
Black peep toes (mine are Louboutin knock offs by Oh Deer! bought for $20 on amazon.com)
Black round toe pumps (mine are Easy Spirit bought online on sale for $25)
Black flats (mine are pointy toe Issaac Mizrahi bought at Target for $30)
Tennis shoes (mine are New Balance bought at Dicks for $32)
Flip flops (mine are Tory Burch bought at Bloomies with a online coupon code for $20)
Burberry Print novacheck round toe pumps (got at Burberry outlet on sale for $100)
Christian Louboutin Brown Bruges pumps (got at Saks off fifth for $200)

Total: $422

Tops
White button down (bought at Banana Republic outlet for $29)
Black cardigan (bought at Banana Republic splurged and spend $50)
Black v neck vest (bought at Banana Republic super clearance for $10)
Black v neck jersey tshirt (again Banana Republic for $15)
Black cami (Gap $10)
Black sleeveless v-neck Lacoste hoodie (bought on sale for $29)
Black Lacoste long sleeve hoodie (bought for $72)
Black Ann Taylor suit jacket (on sale $49)
Print short sleeve silk blouses from Banana Republic (3 of them for $20 a piece on super clearance)
Beaded black Banana Republic cardigan (got on sale for $29)

Total: Approx. $330

Bottoms:
Black Ann Taylor dress trousers (got on sale for $29)
Khaki Ann Taylor dress trousers (got on sale for $29)
Black Old Navy yoga pants (on sale $5)
Old Navy khaki shorts ($10)
Burberry khaki Aline skirt (on sale at Burberry outlet for $50)
Black Banana Republic pencil skirt (got for $8)
Black Fourth and Towne swingy a line skirt (got for $4)
NY and Co dark wide leg jeans ($30)

Total: Approx $180

Coat:
Banana Republic overcoat $80

Swimsuit:
Black Jcrew $30

Accessories:
Tiffany Sterling Bead necklace $200
Louis Vuitton clutch $300

Total: Approx $1500!!!!!

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Accessories Pochette

Oh Deer! "Audrey" Peep Toe Pumps - photo

-- Edited by travelgirl at 01:00, 2008-08-09