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RIP stripey sweater

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:06:43 GMT

R.I.P. stripey $5 sweater from previous entry...

Our lives intersected for only a short time, but I hope you can continue to live happily in the arms of the homeless person or tourist who picked you up outside Federal Triangle in D.C. this sunny afternoon...

I'm sorry I forgot about you. You were always lovely to me and my outfits.

My only consolation is that I just ordered a faux leather blazer from UO originally priced at $128 for $9. As one steeply discounted jacket item leaves, another one comes. Or at least I hope this is how it works always looolll.

HEY.

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:19:22 GMT

POST !!!!! TEST !!!!!!

I should use this opportunity to express that I have absolutely no compunction about shopping at Target, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, TJ Maxx, or any other hideous, corporate-giant factory store. I do, however, have compunction about OVERPAYING at those named on the list above. Remember, $20 limit.

Anyway this is what I wore today, luvahhhs:

SHOES: black heels; PAYLESS - $19.99

damn you blurred image!!!
BELT: black satin threaded through a chain; URBAN OUTFITTERS: $10 (clearance!)

JEANS: grey acid wash skinny; MACY'S.com: $19.99 on sale

SWEATER: striped!; H&M: $5 clearance

SHIRT: ...this one's an oldie that's been sitting in my closet for awhile, but as I recall it's from Charlotte Russe, for $15

It's funny, when skinny jeans first started coming back a few years ago, I was like "I will NEVER be caught dead in those." And yet not only do I know own skinny jeans, but acid wash skinny jeans. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Or developed their taste. Take your pick.

I've also been a bit afraid of the hip-exaggeration of the blouse, what with how the sides of it come down so long, but the belt really helps emphasize...other bits.

PEACE OUT YO.

Intro

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:59:47 GMT

Welcome to $19.99, a recession-era fashion blog about ready-to-wear styles for those who can appreciate a good look on an even better budget.

ABOUT ME:
I am a paycheck-to-paycheck, debt-saddled college student living in one of the most expensive cities in the world, New York. To exacerbate matters, I'm a design student, so I will probably never be rich enough to afford those bookmarked Louboutins or any other exorbitant(ly priced) designer brand.

HOWEVER, I have an unusual talent, one that has carried me stylishly through many a gala and picnic alike.

And that talent is finding mind-blowingly cheap clothing.

So, in this era of the foreclosure, bankruptcy, and unemployment, I have decided (with some outside encouragement) to show the world my style in a fashion blog, with one simple rule:

Every individual piece featured in this blog must have been bought for $20 or less.

Without further ado, here is my new blog!!!