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Fashionista Friday
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
PHOTO CREDIT: http://www.fashionvibe.net
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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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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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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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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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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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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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