what I wore + summer wishes

Today I'm linking up over at The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday!

There seems to be so many fashion bloggers out there whose versions of "affordable" and "inexpensive" are so very different from mine.  Spending that amount of money on clothing is just simply unrealistic for most of us. I know that I am frugal by nature and necessity, but it's also about the thrill of the hunt. I don't really pay full price for things - major sales, coupons, clearance, thrifting, that's how I shop. These outfits feature many pieces I've found at Goodwill or other thrift stores!

Chambray and black: inspired by this Pinterest find:

My version: 

Top: Old Navy (sale)

Black Skinnies: Aeropostale (sale)

Flats: Payless (Clearance)

Navy and mint: Inspired by this Pinterest find:

Never would have put these colors together on my own, but I love them!
My version:

 

 Top: Aeropostale (sale, coupon)

Mint skinnies: Kohls (clearance)

Sandals: Shoe Depot

Chambray and white pants .. inspiration is all over the place! Love how chambray goes with anything!

Top: Old Navy

White skinnies: Old Navy (clearance, coupon)

Wedges: Payless (BOGO, coupon)

Polka dotted dress and cardigan .. and I forgot to take a picture while I was wearing it!
I love to pair red with black and white. 

Dress: Derek Heart (via Value Village Half Off Sale)

Cardigan: Target (clearance)

Shoes: Goodwill

Causal Friday night ..the back of this tank top is really pretty! Wish you could see it!

Top: Kohls (Clearance, coupon)

Jeans: Aeropostale (sale)

Sandals: Teva's (gift)

 Meh on the picture .. but dressy top and white jeans for church.

Top: Kohls (clearance, coupon)

White Skinnies: Old Navy (clearance, coupon)

Wedges: New from Payless

A total Goodwill outfit .. Love it!

Tank top: Gap (via Goodwill)

Skirt: Old navy (via Goodwill)

Cardigan: Peebles (clearance)

Wedges: New from Payless

Necklace: Origami Owl (gift)

And one more thrifted outfit!

Top: Target (via consignment)

Skirt: Charlotte Russe (via Goodwill)

Wedges: New from Payless

I also have my eye on a few essentials this summer .. as the budget allows of course!

 1) Peach crops - seen at Old Navy! Just waiting for a sale. Doesn't seem to be online.
2) Nautical striped purse from Payless - currently on sale and a coupon.
3) Gladiator sandals - found the ones I want at Kohls .. super comfy but not online.
4) Printed chino shorts -  found coral ones with anchors on them at Kohls, also not online.
 5) Not pictured- but also in need of a light gray v-neck  .. from Target! :) 

Happy shopping!