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The Wedding Guest Dress Code
Good morning, fashionable friends!
‘Tis the season for wedding vows, champagne, and tear-soaked toasts. It seems like every weekend during the summer someone that I know somewhere is getting married. I love seeing smiling faces and beautiful pictures cloud my social media feeds but I also love the excuse to get gussied up.
Depending on the type of wedding, the bride and groom may request a certain dress code; however, most weddings keep a pretty traditional and generic expectation for guest attire (aka – do NOT match the bride).
I have put together some great dress options that look fabulous and will keep you in the bride and groom’s good graces. Best part? They are under $150!
Although the dresses below are fun and flirty, weddings are a great time to get fancy in your own way. Do you want to rock the Diane Keaton menswear look? Go for it! Just keep in mind the couple you are at the wedding to honor and keep your colors and cutouts appropriate. Not sure? Recruit a brutally honest friend to help you with your look.
For those of you swooning over designer garb but loathing the price tag – have you ever heard of renting a dress? Thanks to great companies like Rent the Runway, Halston Heritage and Badgley Mischka may not be totally off of your shopping list.
Finally, I thought we could all use a wedding guest etiquette refresher. Check out the ultimate guide to wedding etiquette here.
Cheers to the newlyweds!
Fashionably yours,
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
1) ASOS Wedding Bardot Floral Off Shoulder Pencil Dress ($125.41), 2) Paper Crown Peach Tree Dress ($99), 3) TFNC Midi Dress with Embellished Shoulders & Wrap Skirt ($85), 4) Coral Tree Dress ($149), 5) ASOS Wrap Drape Midi Dress ($98.53)
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Make Up Bag Essentials
Good morning, fashionable friends!
As previously mentioned, I am obsessed with French women and their seemingly effortless glamour. Because of my love affair with the world of French elegance, my makeup routine has become a bit minimalist. I am focused more on diligent skincare and healthy living habits than I am on camouflaging my imperfections. That doesn’t mean that I don’t occasionally glam it up with some serious blush and eyeliner, but I keep things pretty simple on a day to day basis.
In addition to the awesome products that I use, I have a great make up bag that actually fits EVERYTHING. If you are looking for an adorable, functional makeup bag that is easy to throw in your purse when you are on the go, check out the canvas bags from Sugarboo Designs. The one listed below was given to me as a gift from my boyfriend’s mother and I simply adore it.
Post any questions you might have about my skincare and makeup routines below.
Happy shopping, fashionable friends!
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
1. Sugarboo Designs Canvas Bag with Audrey Hepburn Quote ($16)
2. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15 ($48)
3. Fringe Benefits Mascara ($17.50)
4. NYX Natural Eye Shadow Pallette ($7.50)
5. NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder ($6.00)
6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($29)
7. Benefit Cosmetics High Brow ($22)
8. Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain ($30)
9. Jouer Cosmetics Highlighter ($22)
10. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($26)
11. Beauty Blender Sponge ($20)
12. Sephora Collection Classic Setting Powder Brush ($11)
13. MAC Cosmetics Blender Brush 217 ($24)
14. Claudalie Beauty Elixer ($18)
15. Bobbi Brown Ink Liner ($29)
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Miss USA Inspired Bikini Bling
Good morning again, fashionable friends!
In honor of the recent Miss USA 2015 competition, today’s post is all about brazenly blingy bikinis.
Wearing a sequined bikini isn’t for everyone so I’ve included some more subtle options for those of us who are, say, a bit more minimalist.
Fashionably yours,
The Good Girl Who Went Broke
Amuse Society Angie Sequin Bikini
PilyQ ‘Gypsy’ Embellished Bikini
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Sale Alert: LuLu’s
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: 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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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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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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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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Pin-strocity: Blueberry Kale Smoothie
My Day 6 Pinterest Review
I decided to give the Blueberry Kale Smoothie a go. In my opinion, this perfectly sweet-ish and healthy smoothie may become an ongoing breakfast option. I absolutely loved this recipe and my kiddo gulped it down quicker than you could say “chocolate milk”. Thank you Pinterest pinners for this awesome recipe!
Pin-spiration: Blueberry Kale Smoothie
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Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day: Teeny Weeny Polka Dot Bikini
I love J. Crew’s swimsuit collection – they always fit great and last forever. This particular set from J. Crew is on sale and totally worth the leftover Christmas money. I recommend sizing up a bit in the cup size if you can since those triangle bikinis can sometimes be the perfect recipe for “wardrobe malfunction” if they’re not properly fit.
Happy shopping, fashionable friends!
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Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day
Hello, fashionable friends!
I love this coral bag! It’s a great spring color and the size is great for carrying around all of a lady’s must-haves. For Less than $40, this bag is definitely worth adding to your spring wardrobe aresenal.
Happy shopping!
Coral New League Purse ($39.95)
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Celebrity Copycat
Hello, fashionable friends!
It has been a busy, busy week! I have lots of exciting news to share with you in the next few days. My lack of posts has been due to some hard work on additional features, so I’d keep an eye out. This next week you can expect a WGGGB app for IOS, some awesome downloads, and a secret email list with great info on sales and additional WGGGB features. I may even have some insider celebrity tips coming your way – shhhh!
Also, keep in mind that you can ask via Twitter (@WGGGB) or direct comment for specific celebrity styles to be repurposed for the gal on a budget. For your recommendations, you’ll get an honorary post mention and be entered into an annual drawing for some fashionably fabulous prizes!
In honor of the “celebrity tips” hint, it’s time for a Celebrity Copycat post.
Emma has deservedly become a fashion icon and managed to almost disconnect from the frizzy-haired wizard gal-pal of her Harry Potter days. She has matured into quite the lovely young lady and managed to find a great sense of grown-up style along the way. Her favorite go-to wardrobe staple – cropped black pants. She wears them ALL the time and they always look great.
Emma Watson’s Street Style
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Emma Watson’s Fashionably Frugal Copycat Look
Fantas Eyes Tortoise Shell Sunglasses ($12)
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ASOS Black Secret Heat Shirt ($52)
Longline Double Breasted Coat ($76)
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Nordstrom Edyson ‘Sloan’ Skinny Jeans ($33)
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VC Signature Nancy Loafer ($99 – originally $225)
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Awesome Alternates
ASOS Classic Trench Coat ($79)
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Free People Long Beach Tank ($20)
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Wallace Oxfor by Steven Madden ($89)
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Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day
Hello again!
This Anthropologie basic is ideal for any layering junkie. I try to buy this tank in every color every time it comes on sale because I love it that much! The colors range from red to neon yellow. I included two of this season’s new colors below.
If you’re looking for some wardrobe basics to layer beneath those winter duds or a great summer time top to pair with those cute cut-off shorts, this is your tank.
Anthropologie Basic Layering Tank ($9)
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Comfy In Cargo
Hello again, fashionable friends!
I love a comfortable outfit which is also effortlessly adorable. Skinny military-inspired pants are all the rage right now and can be appropriate for many a body type. For a casual, feminine take on an otherwise masculine trend, check out this fashionably frugal ensemble…
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Red Dress Fashion Show – Day One
Hello, fashionable friends!
The Red Dress Fashion Show was a huge hit this year! In honor of that program, today’s post contains tons of awesome pieces in…you guessed it…RED.
Red has long been considered a wardrobe basic and continues to adorn runways across the seasons. Blonde, brunette, or ginger – red is your color! Enjoy this collection of chic, affordable red items and show your reddish hues in honor of those powerful individuals whom have battled heart disease and to create awareness for those who may still be at risk. In addition, keep a sharp lookout for multiple Red Dress galleries as the week goes on.
Happy shopping!
P.S. If you want more information about the Heart Truth Campaign, click here.
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Wilfred Free Rollinson Blouse ($95)
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Roseland Dress – Anthropologie ($189)
Ralph by Ralph Lauren Matte Jersey Dress ($89)
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When Good Girls Go Broke 