I firmly believe that with the right footwear one can rule the world.
Bette Midler
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When Good Girls Go Broke just launched on Instagram!
Hello, fashionable friends!
If you love the blog, you will love what’s coming for Instagram! Check it out at WhenGoodGirlsGoBroke.
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Sale Alert: LuLu’s
Sale Alerts!
Aritzia is still hosting their 30 – 70% off sale styles and it’s awesome!
H&M is offering 50% off select items!
Get an extra 30 – 40% off sale styles at Club Monaco with code: THESALEISONSALE!
Revolve is offering 50% swim styles!
LOFT is offering $15 shorts and an extra 60% off sale styles!
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Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day – The Ex Boyfriend
Today’s awesome deal…more deconstructed denim!!!
I will shop until the ends of the earth to find the perfect pair of deconstructed jeans. The struggle is real when it comes to finding quality denim that fits in all the right places rather than channels the return of the “mom jean” complete with saggy bottom or creepy camel toe.
Enjoy today’s deal!
Fashionably yours,
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
Nasty Gal – The Ex Boyfriend
Nasty Gal – The Ex Boyfriend
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Celebrity Copy Cat – Classy Casual
Hello again, fashionable friends!
I’m sure most of you have caught on to the “classy casual” trend that seems to have swept through popular blog posts around the world. SincerelyJules and Kature have even been known to even strut down a red carpet wearing a Chanel jacket and Jimmy Choo pumps styled with unexpected deconstructed denim trousers, minimal makeup, and beachy waves. We all love it, right? The juxtaposition of the classic with the edgy is exciting; however, the cruel irony of the seemingly downplayed, popular look is that it is pretty damn difficult to pull off.
So, where do we start? How do we mimic those fashion icons without looking like Modonna and Jackie Kennedy’s wardrobes had a dysfunctional lovechild? Even more, how do we do it without breaking the bank on some of the items that seem almost essential to the look (i.e. Valentino studded heels)?
Let’s take a little inspiration from our friends over at SincerelyJules and Kayture (both fabulous – check them out)…
Credit: Kayture.com
Credit: SincerelyJules.com
Now…to mimic the looks without gawking at the price tags.
Firstly, both classy casual looks have one thing in common – those incredible Rockstud heels from Valentino ($995). I don’t know about you, but my “mom status” puts me more in the Nordstrom Rack roaming section rather than the Saks “hand over your kid’s college tuition” section. One of the best look-alikes I found is by Loslandifen and is a mere $39!
Secondly, we need a structured jacket. Fortunately, the classic fashionista usually has one or two of those somewhere in her closet. In case you are looking for something new, I am loving the Mural Slouchy Blazer. I own it in almost every color and I adore all of them.
Thirdly, minimalist accessories like the Long Necklace Gold Bar from Layered and Long and a classic structured tote make this look understated yet fabulous.
Finally, pair an unstructured top like a the Zara loose t-shirt with a basic pair of bottoms. Based on the two inspiration pictures, I included a white denim option and a great black short option. Both are affordable and would look great with your blogger-inspired look!
Fasionably yours,
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
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Sale Alert: Banana Republic & J. Crew
Get 30% select merchandise at J. Crew.
CODE: GOSHOPPING
Get 40% off select merchandise at Banana Republic.
CODE: BRSAVE
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Sale Alert: Splendid
Splendid is hosting their Summer Clearance sale with some awesome deals on swimwear and shoes. Check it out, friends!
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Flats for the Office
Good day, fashionable friends!
Most of you get up every morning, don your work-wear essentials, and step out the door to face the day in some version of an office environment. What’s the best thing about working in an office? You guessed it – dressing up a bit.
I often think about my office wardrobe and picture my well pressed pencil skirt paired with a nice nude pump. Sometimes I consider my wide-leg trousers and swoon over the mental image of them accompanied by an adorable platform. Recently though I’ve taken a keen interest in French fashion and I’ve noticed a surprising trend – flats. French women seem to pair flats with everything and it always looks FABULOUS!
Being “vertically challenged”, flats used to give me a great deal of anxiety. I always felt like the executives of my professional halls towered over me; however, inspired by the French, I have recently overcome my fear of being a bit stumpy and I’ve never been happier!
So, friends, let’s take a cue from those fabulous French ladies and appreciate the versatile, stylish flat.
Fashionably yours,
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
Raphaella Booz Jeweled Prinnia Slingbacks ($128)
BCBGeneration ‘Brisk B’ Perforated Oxford ($97)
Jeffrey Campbell ‘Vionnet’ Pointy Toe Flat ($99)
Kate Spade New York Jove Ballet Flats ($98)
Carvela Kurt Geiger Lad Oxfords ($79)
Melissa Christy Jason Wu D’Orsay Flats ($110)
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Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day: Wilfred Free VERONIKA Dress
Greetings, fashionable friends!
If you have ever shopped at one of my favorite stores, Aritzia, you have seen the great stock of Wilfred items. Wilfred is an incredibly well-made somewhat high-end brand. When they put something on sale I pay attention.
Aritzia is running a fabulous sale right now with 30% – 70% sale styles. Fortunately for savvy shoppers, that means that great brands like Wilfred are more affordable and now is the time to indulge a bit.
This basic dress by Wilfred is flowy and fun. It can be easily dressed up or down simply by changing shoes. You may need a simple white slip to wear under it but that is something you should have in your fashion arsenal anyway.
Happy shopping!
Fashionably yours,
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
Wilfred Free VERONIKA Dress ($54)
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Havana, My Love
I am in love with the fashion and photography in Ms. Lena’s blog post.
Check her out, fashionable friends!
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Sale Alert: SHOPBOP Designer Sale
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Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day: The Red Heel
Hello, fashionable friends!
Red is a confidence color. It makes a gal feel sexy and maybe just a little bit edgy. That’s what I love about today’s deal. It is completely affordable, stylish, trendy, and just a little bit scandalous.
If you’re not into the red, this shoe also comes in a classic black.
Scroll down a bit to see how other trendy ladies are wearing similar styles.
Fashionably yours,
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
Steve Madden ‘President’ Lace Up Sandal ($89)
Style Inspiration
PHOTO: Kristy Sparow/Getty Images
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Sale Alert!
Hello, fashionable friends!
I have several fantastic sale alerts to share with you today! Take advantage of some of these great discounts instead of melting away in the summer heat.
Best,
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
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Fab & Frugal Deals of the Day: The Cover Up
Good morning, fashionable friends!
Yesterday’s beach bag post has put me in the summertime spirit!
Finding the perfect swimsuit is always the hardest part of the summer shopping season. We don’t want to hide our hard-earned bodies or our perfectly fit suits from the world as we make our way to the beach, but we also don’t want to walk around totally exposed showing off some of our more jiggly bits when it may not be entirely appropriate to do so.
The swimsuit cover up is a fun item to shop for and often pretty affordable. I like to splurge a bit on this particular item since wearing it makes me feel pretty and helps me build my confidence as I walk to the beach. I sometimes need a little extra boost of confidence in order to bare my bare self. Plus – it can often double as a cute top or dress when paired with the right undergarments.
High Tide Blue Life Maxi Dress ($107.98)
High Tide Maxi
Raviya Convertible Dress ($36)
Kimono Cardigan
Warehouse Zig Zag Print Kaftan ($79)
ASOS Zig Zag Print Kaftan
Top Shop Tile Print Dress ($50)
Tile Print Dress
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Beach Bag Essentials
Hello, fashionable friends!
Today we’re going to talk about everyone’s favorite summer accessory – the beach bag. It’s stylish, roomy, and meant to hold all of our beachy essentials. What girl doesn’t love a good excuse to pack a giant purse?!
The beach is the ideal vacation spot. You can gracefully adorn the sand as you tan your winter whites away or you can hop in the surf for a little fun in the waves. Whatever your beach time habits are, I guarantee you brought along your stylish tote.
Here are my affordable beach bag essentials…
2) H&M Bikini Bottoms ($12.95)
6) Hawaiian Tropic SPF 15 Tanning Oil ($8.49)
7) Hawaiian Tropic Shimmer Effect Coconut Lotion ($6.79)
8) Ulta Spray SunScreen SPF 50 ($8.49)
9) Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm ($6.99)
10) Argan OIl Hair Treatment ($11.99)
11) Women’s Woven Straw Tassle Tote ($29.99)
12) Trader Joes Freeze Dried Strawberries (In Store)
13) Orla Kiely Bamboo Water Bottle ($14.99)
14) Volcom Have Fun Thong Sandal ($23.95)
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Sale Alert: Anthropologie
Hello again, fashionable friends!
Anthropologie is running a fantastic Mother’s Day sale for 20% off ALL items!
Go check it out!
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Sale Alert: Planet Blue
Good morning, fashionable friends!
Thought you all might like to know that Planet Blue is having a fantastic sale with up to 30% select merchandise. Check it out!
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Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day
Hello, fashionable friends!
We are always looking for that one magnificent deal. It’s like being a fashion pirate seeking out that treasure trove of fashionable excellence. Yar!
Although this might not be the “cheapest” pair of shoes you’ll see me post, I just have to share them with you because I really believe them to be part of this summer’s trove of fashionable finds.
They are such a fantastic look for summer, are comfortable, and mimic other popular styles costing in the $400 – $500 range despite only being $149.
Without further ado, I present to you Invanka Trump’s ‘Dapoli’ Pump:
Ivanke Trump ‘Dapoli’ Pump
If you’re wondering how to wear them, they would look great with ANY of the looks below. Comment with pictures of how YOU like to wear them and I might feature you on the page!
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The Bitch Is Back In Town
In the immortal words of Elton John, the bitch is back in town.
Once again, life took over and my blogging hobbies were pushed aside while I tried to balance work, relationships, finances, travel, and general life chaos. Since I have learned to better manage the insanity of life and better balance my priorities, I have carved out a little extra time for this great adventure. This project is my treat to myself and hopefully something fun that we can indulge in together.
So…here we go…again.
Fashionably yours,
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
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A Flowery Affair
Hello, again, fashionable friends!
Let’s get back into the blogging grind with some flowery fun…
Flowers have been on trend since, well, the first woman came into existence. Can’t you just imagine Eve with a garland of daises atop her perfectly placed tresses? Even now Princess Kate Middleton gracefully exits the hospital adorned in spring-inspired florals.
Although the floral trend is time tested and celebrity approved, there are some rules to donning herbaceous threads.
Rule #1 – Don’t overdo it.
Remember the pregnant Kim Kardashian and her rose garden disaster? Although I love the shape of the dress, she looks like a floating head in a sea of poorly placed rosettes. Instead, let’s look for something with a flattering shape and appropriately placed blooms (i.e. Eva Mendes).
Rule #2 – Florals aren’t just for the fancy.
Florals can be a great go-to for a feminine take on running errands. Sarah Jessica Parker, Eva Mendes, Reese Witherspoon, and Jessica Alba use flowery frocks all the time to update an otherwise basic look. Here are a few fun examples:
Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Fashion Gum
Photo: Stoianov/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Rule #3 – Keep the floral pasties UNDER a fabulous top.
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Fab and Frugal Deal of the Day: Sale Alert #2!
I have loved Calvin Klein since I put on my first classic black pencil skirt. You can only imagine how excited I was to find that Calvin Klein is having a huge sale today. The Calvin Klein classics are the foundation pieces for a spectacularly timeless wardrobe.
Here are a few of my favorite sale steals from Calvin Klein all for less than $69…
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Fab and Frugal Deal of the Day: SALE ALERT!
Good morning, fashionable friends!
Here’s a little sale secret for you…you get 40% off all styles if you go to the LOFT website and enter code SHAREIT today.
Now I know what you’re thinking. Yes, Ann Taylor went through a weird little time that wasn’t really appropriate or fashionable; however, I believe that they have since redeemed themselves. In addition to offering frequent sales (i.e. up to 75% off full-price and sale items), they have reworked their garment structures and hired an entirely new design team. I also love that they offer regular, petite, and tall sizes for almost everything. When you’re short like me, a store offering petite sizing and regular clothes is a dream come true!
So, in honor of Ann Taylor’s new approach to style, here are a few of my favorite fashionable finds for the day:
Short Sleeve Lace Dress ($64.80)
Autumn Bloom Pencil Skirt ($42)
Zip Front Field Jacket ($64)
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