I’m getting on a jet plane after work today and here is a hint on where I’m heading…
Yes, Georgia! Savannah, Georgia to be exact :) My best friend from college moved there this summer so I’m heading down to celebrate with her and do some exploring this weekend! I’ll be back with blogs next week :)
Dose of my “Subway Mixing” Playlist
Today’s preview, Ray Charles- “Georgia”
I’m sure the New York designers and 5th Avenue stores would beg to differ with me.. but who says style has to be expensive? Between excessive rent, student loans, bills, and transportation..etc. it’s no secret that living in the city can add up pretty quickly! Not to mention,a girl wants to look good in the big city!
One of the initial reasons I questioned moving to the city was for that very reason. I knew wherever I decided to live I would be living on some sort of budget, but the thought of counting pennies to live in Manhattan made me cringe. What’s the point of living in a wonderful city if you can’t actually enjoy it?
Lucky for me, with a little budgeting and my natural kick for being thrifty I’ve found a good balance that works for me. I’m not living on Park Avenue or carrying a Birkin bag, but designer names aren’t everything!
To prove my point, here are a couple of outfits I’ve worn recently that are totally budget friendly.
I call this one.. Polka Dots go Country
Shirt — Target: $24.99
Skirt — Target $19.99
Cowboy Boots — On clearance at Target $15.99
Bracelet and belt — mom’s jewelry box
Flower pin — gift from Claire’s
Grand total: $60.97
For my next outfit I’ve named it.. Flowered Fall
Blouse — Forever 21 $14.80
Skirt — Forever 21 $17.80
Necklace — Thanks Mom!
Tights — TJ Maxx 4 pack for 8.99
Shoes — Payless $15.99
Grand Total: $50.83
Making the sale and discount rack look good! Since saving money is one of my New Year’s Resolutions you’ll see a little more posts like this for everyone aspiring to live in NYC, and for those that just like to save a buck or two!
I kicked off my first concert of 2013 with Ellie Goulding! Two years ago, my friend got free tickets to her show in New York and even though I had never heard of her I decided to join for the ride. Besides, it’s hard to turn down free concert tickets when your schedule is free for the night, right? Now, two years later after having a Billboard top album and singing at the royal wedding, I’d say her audience has grown. Just a tad ;-)
As soon as my friends and I saw the tour date, we jumped on buying tickets! The concert was at Terminal 5, a venue I’m becoming very familiar with after 3 concerts! At the last Ellie concert, we found a great spot against the railing on the third floor and were determined to get it again this time.
Success! We got our spot and had a great time! And even with all of Ellie’s success in the last two years, she was just as humble and sweet to everyone as she was the last time.