Bloggers Do it Better: Red

Quick: how many pieces of RED clothing do you own? If you’re like me, the answer is not many. I counted 4 red items in my wardrobe: a cardi, blouse, tank top, and pair of Christmas socks.

I’d say it’s about time to add this bold color to my life! One of my favorite fashion blogs, Pretty Shiny Sparkly, is hosting a challenge to help with just that. She’s asked bloggers to show how real girls wear real trends in her column called “Bloggers Do It Better.” Today’s assignment is simple: show us how you wear red!

Since I shared a few red-hot Valentine’s Day outfit ideas with you all a few weeks ago (here, here, and here), I figured it was only fair to reveal my own red Vday outfit. Here’s what I wore to dinner with my sweetie on Sunday night. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Shirt & Necklace – LOFT (similar blouse) // Skirt – Express (similar) // Belt – The Limited // Wedges – Bakers // Bracelet – Forever 21 (similar) // Purse – Ruche (see all their cute purses here)

And because bloggers really DO do it better, here are a few other red-inspired outfits from six fellow bloggers. This is also my sneaky way of sharing my fav fashion blogs with you all (seriously, check them out). Looking good, ladies!

Pretty Shiny Sparkly // Gal Meets Glam

Granola2Glam // Tick Tock Vintage

Mix and Match Fashion // M Loves M

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Refinery29 Style Blogger Competition

Hey thrifty readers! Just a random post to share why I’m in a particularly excited mood :)

1) It’s going to be 67 degrees in Washington, DC today (seriously!?).

2) My lip glossin’ mug is up on Refinery29’s web site! What is Refinery29 you ask? Well, it’s an addicting style web site that offers its readers a boat load of awesome fashion and beauty tips. Refinery29 is currently hosting a competition for their The Next Big Style Blogger and I entered because… well, why not?! The grand prize is an internship and hey, that sounds pretty great! But I need to ask for your support. Will you vote for me?

It’s really simple to vote: just click this link, find Style Me Thrifty by scrolling down or doing a find, and click the heart icon to “like” me. That’s it! Thanks for your support — today and always!

Meet the New Ann Taylor

Every once in awhile my thriftiness paralyzes me from setting foot in expensive stores. Take Ann Taylor for example — I think their clothing is classic, but my perception has been I can’t afford it and therefore, rarely go inside unless my mom and her credit card is present (love you, Mom!).

How silly is that though? It must be possible to shop at Ann Taylor and not blow my budget! I just need to act like the thrifty shopper that I am: by seeking out store sales and saving coupons that I get in the mail.

A few weeks ago, I received a 40%-off coupon from Ann Taylor and decided to hold on to it for a rainy day. Then fate intervened and I was invited to a fashion show at DC’s brand new Ann Taylor concept store (600 13th St).

Coupon in pocket, I attended the event last night with other DC fashion bloggers from CapFABB. After grabbing a glass of champagne, I bee-lined straight to the sale section (that’s how I roll!). I saw a lot of great stuff but since I had just bought shoes this weekend, I decided to pass on any new purchases. Will use the coupon another time!

Overall, I love the new vibe of Ann Taylor: a bright white store, modern accessories and lots of luxe colors like cobalt and aqua blue. Will def be buying this top if it goes on sale! Here are a few photos from my swanky evening.

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