Shopping on a Budget

The weather here in Melbourne, Australia, over the past couple of days has been on the cooler side-in the 20s. Since it has been a little cool for tank tops, I needed to add more short sleeved tops to my wardrobe.

One of the more affordable brands I have purchased from is the Target Petites collection I am very selective though and only buy what I feel is the best quality for the price. I found a lovely blush pink sleeveless 100% cotton blouse with pintuck and ruffle details- you would have seen on my Instagram (don't forget to follow me there too).

Once I purchase a new item of clothing, I keep the receipt handy and go home and try it on with several other items in my wardrobe. The top goes nicely with my new Alemais linen embroidered shorts-they are pink but also have splashes of the same colour as the top throughout and within some of the embroidery. I also tried on the top with my blush pants, as well as my newly acquired
Country Road shorts. Since I could find more than two pieces that I can wear with the new top, I decided to keep it. If it had not worked, I would have promptly returned it.

I like pairing non-designer with designer. As I mentioned, I am selective. I see beyond the label on the tag and if an item looks more expensive, is good quality and made of natural fabrics, I will buy it. I also am saving money shopping this way.

I hope you get some ideas for your own and please share any of your style tips in the comments. Also don't forget to subscribe to my style blog and my Instagram!

Yours in style,

Suzi x

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