I
follow a couple of blogs that I am about to shuck off my list. I won’t name them (of course), but they are fashion blogs by ladies that evidently have a huge part of their budget
allotted to clothes, shoes, & accessories.
Everything they ever feature are items that (to me) are extremely pricey. But then what is it they say…one gal's dollar is another girl's penny??? (I just made
that up but I think you get my meaning:)
I
am a BARGAIN HUNTER and I don’t apologize.
As I’ve written before on this blog, I learned years ago when we were in college young, married, & basically broke to make every penny count. And the rest, they say, is history. I guess all that frugality became a habit
because there’s not much I enjoy more than finding great products at great
prices…in other words, an awesome DEAL!
Some
might say I’m being CHEAP, but I do realize that “what you pay for is sometimes what you get” and that sometimes you really do need to pay more now so that you
get more in the long run . For example, I
like to buy store brands when possible but there are certain things that I absolutely
must have the best brand out there....
BOUNTY paper towels; the bargain kinds just aren’t worth it.
BLUE BELL Ice Cream…absolutely none better (other than maybe my homemade peach made
with our good ole’ GA PEACHES!)
FOLGERS coffee...we use K cups.
So…let’s
go bargain hunting and let me show you that you really can find comparable or
at least similar items to get a bigger bang for your buck! Let’s look at some SPLURGEs vs
some BARGAINs….
Want
to be stylish with the latest trend in summer purses?
Splurge:
CIRCLE STRAW CROSSBODY BAG GO HERE
$109…cute but that navy won’t go with everything, so how about:
Bargain:
$25.95 And the neutral color will go with everything
How about a cute dress to go with your new purse???
Splurge:
$149 Voile Hibiscus Maxi Dress @ TALBOTS
Bargain: Less colorful but also less $$$
$18.60 @ Wal Mart
Wal
Mart has really upped their game in fashion!
These
days of lounging around during the Corona “Shelter in Place” order will be much
more enjoyable in a comfy tee shirt dress like these…
Splurge:
$74.99
(reg. $99) @ CHICOS
Bargain:
$26.99 and lots of colors to choose from
Of
course, we can’t go shopping without picking up a few pair of SHOES!!! And when it comes to SHOES I can sniff out the bargains like a bloodhound ...I just have a NOSE for SHOES!!! And these days I'm really into SNAKESKIN prints:)
SPLURGE: $149.90 love the shoes, but not the price! Yikes!
Get these @ NORDSTROM
BARGAIN: (oh so many bargains…I had a very hard time
choosing!) 
$18.00
on sale…and I like this brand!
$19.99
at my favorite place for a bargain…TJMaxx!
I have LOTS more bargains for you, but I'll save some for later! I don't want to spoil you all at once...I'm nice like that!
And since we still are supposed to be sheltering in place for the most part, you can get all these bargains ONLINE...yeah!!! But if you do go out to the malls or stores, BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR MASK & USE HAND SANITIZER. Also, please remember the small business owners that really need our support right now. Etsy and your local hometown stores are a good place to start.
PS: I can't vouch for any of these items since I haven't (yet) purchased them, so do read any reviews and determine the value yourself.
PSS: Hope all these links work...whew! That was a chore!!!
HAPPY SHOPPING
Nothing like a little RETAIL THERAPY to lift your spirits!
Bounty is my kind too! I also use some store brands but some just aren't "up to snuff":) Thanks for sharing these comparisons, I am also a frugal shopper! Enjoy your day dear Cheri, HUGS!
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DeleteI get it with the fashion blogs. I can't relate. And yes, Bounty is best!
ReplyDeleteJeanie, there is one gal on youtube that I really like...Theresa Rene. She is a bargain hunter (for the most part) like me! BUT...she sure does buy a lot of clothes, etc. Can't imagine where she keeps them all!
DeleteGirl, You have my vote. I liked your choices better and the prices ..well that is very nice. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't want to pay those high prices!!!
DeleteLOVE this post, Cheri!! I was raised by Depression Era parents. My mom basically said what you said here, there are some things very worth the price, but for most, the bargain is best. And as a fashion major in college and someone who worked for both Pottery Barn and Coach, I cannot bring myself to pay full price for those brands, knowing their actual costs. I bought things like Coach bags for $15 each during their overstock sales. Now that's a bargain! Take care.
ReplyDeleteWow...that was a huge bargain. My wonderful hubby has given me a couple Dooney & Bourkes but I myself would never pay that much for a purse!!! Sounds like you have had an interesting career:)
DeleteI am with you I will take a bargain any day.
ReplyDeleteWe need to go shopping sometimes:)
DeleteI agree with you're saying!!
ReplyDeleteI too use the bounty paper towels. They are the best.
I've grown very weary of the fashion blogs. I really get a bit tired of seeing pics of the blog owner every single post modeling clothes. I am a sale shopper and rarely ever pay full price for clothes or shoes. Great and enjoyable post!
ReplyDeleteamen sistah!!! love that maxi dress from walmart...going to order!
ReplyDeleteI would much rather have bargain clothes that are inexpensive that when I get tired of it, I just get another with no guilt!! I chase bargains every time I shop!!!!
We are definitely floating in the same boat:) Love a bargain!
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