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Women should look like women. A piece of cardboard has no sexuality.

Alexander McQueen
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You cannot fake chic but you can be chic and fake fur.

Karl Lagerfeld
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Fashionista Friday

August 14, 2015

Happy Friday, everyone!

Have the last two weeks been as busy for you as they have been for me? I feel like my social calendar, family calendar, and work schedules have all erupted into mass chaos. Thanks to my hectic agenda, my house looks like a hurricane recently passed through and I’m not entirely sure I ate breakfast this morning (that is saying something since I very rarely forget a meal).

Despite my lack of self-awareness and the explosion of mess in my kitchen, I am thrilled that today is Friday. The weekend is almost here and I am ready for some good old-fashioned R&R. I am looking forward to sleeping in past 7:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, making animal shaped pancakes for my cute kidlet, hitting up a yoga class, and getting my house back in order. I also plan to peruse a few of the magazines that I got in the mail over the last few weeks. After all, I can’t get behind on my Kardashian drama and Vogue cover models. First world problems, right?

Before I get to the relaxing events of the glorious weekend, I have to get through Friday. For many of us, Friday is a casual day around the office and *gasp* jeans are permitted! We all know how much I love my deconstructed denim, but my office seems to frown upon the “worn in” look. Believe me, I too am surprised by this.

In honor of my professional workplace, today’s post is all about fashionista Friday and the professional way to wear denim at the office.

My favorite look is a great structured blazer with a little interest. Check out this amazing cross-back blazer by Sam Edelman. Pair it with a great drapey top like this Vince Camuto faux wrap shirttail blouse. You want something that will peek out from below the criss-cross of the blazer. Finally, pair it with a great pair of Madewell skinny jeans and some awesome heels with a little splash of color.

Enjoy!

Fashionably yours,

The Good Girl Who Went Broke

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I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity—all I hope for in my clothes.

—Yves Saint Laurent
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Big girls need big diamonds.

Elizabeth Taylor
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Whoever said that money can't buy happiness, simply didn't know where to go shopping.

Bo Derek
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My look is a cocktail. I'm not as nicely turned out as the french, but I don't care like the English.

Jane Birkin
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Savvy Summer Swimsuits (Take 2)

July 29, 2015

Good morning, fashionable friends!

Summer is in its prime and many vacations have yet to be taken. For those of us headed to beach destinations, our greatest accessory is skin tight and often a tad uncomfortable. What eases the nerves of the female beach-goer bearing it all? Cute swimwear!

In the spirit of sunshine and sand, here are five affordable swimsuits that are sure to keep you stunning while sunning.

ASOS Vintage Hawaiian Print 70s Plung Halter ($53.75)

Missguided Color Block Bikini (Starting at $27)

Wolf & Whistle High Waist Bikini (Starting at $27)

River Island Swimsuit in Leaf ($62)

Platinum L Space Strappy Bikini (Starting at $59)

In difficult times, fashion is always outrageous.

Elsa Schiaparelli
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Men tell me that I've saved their marriages. It costs them a fortune in shoes, but it's cheaper than a divorce. So I'm still useful, you see.

Manolo Blahnik
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Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day – The Ex Boyfriend

July 17, 2015

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

Celebrity Copy Cat – Classy Casual

July 17, 2015

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

Beach Bag Essentials

May 12, 2015

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…

1) H&M Sunglasses ($7.95)

2) H&M Bikini Bottoms ($12.95)

3) H&M Bikini Top ($17.95)

4) H&M Beach Towel ($12.95)

5) H&M Straw Hat ($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)

Wear White While You Can…

August 13, 2014

Vogue’s Best Dressed list was full of white ensembles this week. I love every one of them. White is so perfectly flattering on just about every skin tone and creates a sort of minimalist backdrop to show off those well-maintained locks.

To be honest, I don’t really believe in the old “no white after labor day” rule. I think that some of fall and winter’s best looks have been all white ensembles. However, to appease the crowd of traditionalists, here’s a great guide to wearing white before Labor Day arrives and before the color is no longer (traditionally) fashionably acceptable for fall.

For a little celebrity inspiration, visit this week’s Best Dressed list by Vogue.

For those fabulous ladies on a budget, here are some of the week’s best deals on one of my favorite wardrobe colors:

Quilted Rucksack ($69)

Maia Zipper Detail Stretch Pique Sheath Dress ($88)

Free People Star Slipdress ($98)

Halogen Linen Blend Jacket ($46)

Crepe Collarless Moto Jacket ($105)

Zara Checked Shirt ($69)

Hue Ankle Zip Skimmer Leggings ($44)

Asos Column Pencil Skirt In Leather ($110)

Soft Slipper ($39)

Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day: Teeny Weeny Polka Dot Bikini

February 28, 2014

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!

J. Crew Dot Bikini ($59)

"The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it." — Diana Vreeland “The only real …

Sale Alert

February 26, 2014

Express is giving you $25 off for every $75 you spend through the end of this week!

Use the following code at checkout for savings: 1147

Express

Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day

February 21, 2014

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)

Celebrity Copycat

February 20, 2014

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

Emma Watson’s Fashionably Frugal Copycat Look

Fantas Eyes Tortoise Shell Sunglasses ($12)

ASOS Black Secret Heat Shirt ($52)

Longline Double Breasted Coat ($76)

Nordstrom Edyson ‘Sloan’ Skinny Jeans ($33)

VC Signature Nancy Loafer ($99 – originally $225)

Awesome Alternates

ASOS Classic Trench Coat ($79)

Free People Long Beach Tank ($20)

Wallace Oxfor by Steven Madden ($89)

Fab & Frugal Deal of the Day

February 11, 2014

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)

Comfy In Cargo

February 11, 2014

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…

Hinge Textured Cardigan ($46)

ASOS Tank High Neck ($14)

Tiri Cargo Pants ($59)

Red Dress Fashion Show – Day One

February 11, 2014

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.

Marissa Dress ($89)

Babaton Freddie Dress ($75)

Babaton Chaplin Blouse ($95)

Lena Wrap Dress ($69)

French Knot Cardigan ($29)

Wilfred Free Rollinson Blouse ($95)

Roseland Dress – Anthropologie ($189)

Ralph by Ralph Lauren Matte Jersey Dress ($89)

French Riviera

September 30, 2013

I woke up this Monday morning feeling like I wanted to be in Paris. Since I cannot be in Paris on this fine morning, I will live vicariously through French inspired fashion.

Where would you like to be this morning? Comment below and maybe tomorrow’s look will be inspired by your wanderlust request.

Happy shopping, fashionable friends!

Parisian Inspiration

The Look:

Trench Coat with Detachable Lining

V-Neck Blouse

Loose Fit Trousers With Ribbon and Pocket

Sparkly Crystal Bead Necklace

Pointed Flat Shoe

My Blue Period

September 27, 2013

Since I did a pink segment earlier in the week, I thought it appropriate to tack on pink’s friendly neighbor, blue. After all, those who don’t often wear pink will almost always wear blue.

So, without further ado, here are 5 blue accessories to consider pairing with your fall wardrobe.

Happy shopping, fashionable friends!

Cynthia Rowley Flower on White iPhone 5 Case