Recent Purches 06282012

I thought today would be a good time to let you guys in on some of my most recent purchases. Tuesday I had a few things to sell at Plato's Closet (always a great resource when you're short on cash!), and while I waited for them to price my items (I got $20 for 6 items. Not the best trade, but I just didn't have any room left) I took a quick look around. I'm glad I did because I found the clearance section! Score!

This top I got for $3! I don't usually shop at Rue21 because it usually isn't my style, but I thought this top was really cute with the lace pattern and the tank underneath. Plus it is the high-low style that has really grown on me.

Just some details. The fit is a bit funny because of the elastic on the cap sleeves, but that's easily fixable by stretching it out or taking the elastic clean out!

This top was from Forever 21 was $4. But hold the phone! It still had the tags on it! The colors in this picture don't do it justice because it is actually a warmer peachier pink color. It's also the chiffon fabric that I literally cannot get enough of this summer. It's a favorite for sure!

This is just a close up of some of the sweet detailing on the collar, very girly and pretty. 

These next items I bought from Goodwill with the left over money that I had managed to get from going to Plato's Closet. Lately I've been really into finding jeans there to cut-off and customize, so that's exactly what I did! I also found some very darling shoes, and we all know that there is never a limit to how many shoes I can own ;)

These are a pair of high waisted Tommy Hilfiger jeans that I was only too happy to transform! This was a little DIY project I found on a fellow Lookbook-er's blog. They seemed appropriate since the 4th is coming up next week! If you'd like to see how I made them, just comment below and I'll put up a post about it soon. Looking at them now I might cut them off instead of cuffing them. Weigh in and let you know what you all think!

Just another $2 find. A pair of white high waisted Levi's that I cut off and cuffed. I've been really into cuffed shorts lately. I feel like they add a little bit of cleanliness and class to an outfit that otherwise might have been a bit sloppy.

I got these simple little shoes for only $5. They're suede, and a little bit worn, but I think that I'll be able to treat them with a dab of cleaner and then spray them with some suede protectant. They're just a simple little wedge, but it's something I thought I needed as a basic in my closet. They aren't the platform wedge like I fell in love with at H&M, but we college kids can't always be as picky as I would like to be!

I LOVE THESE SHOES! I can't say it enough. One of my favorite trends in shoes right now is the chunky heel, and these are so cute. I also love the super rounded toe, the embellished t-strap, the heel height for everyday wear. These shoes are basically my new obsession. I spent the most out of my day on these ($8) but these are more than worth it. I mean, how could I pass them up?!

Now it's your turn to weigh in. Where do you like to shop to find great deals? Do you love love love the chunky heel trend or the high waisted trend? Or would you rather stick to the classic stiletto and keep strutting your low slung shorts? Is chiffon and lace a personal do or don't this summer? On your mark..get set..comment!