When I shop online with a budget in mind I have a system. I will go to a website, select the sale section and then set my preference to show prices low to high.
For instance if my budget is £20...
I will scroll through all the items that pop up and as soon as that price tag surpasses £10 and I haven't at least 1 staple item in my basket I simply close the window. It's harsh but it's effective.
Because so many of us are budget savvy shoppers the majority of the time it felt the right time to bring you some inspiration.
And so kicked off the idea that quickly became a reality!
The AF Bloggers Budget Challenge
4 Bloggers per month (on rotation, we already have many!) will spend £20 in one online accessible store. There they will put together an outfit.
The store featuring in this month's challenge is....
And so it's without further ado I introduce to you the Class of July 2012
From Left to Right
Sera from www.theagoraphobicfashionista.com
These are the links of all the bloggers who took part this month, the deal is you read mine and then head over to theirs! All fabulously different picks I guarantee there will be somthing for everyone.
So as you can see I, of course, took part in this month's TheAFBloggersBudgetChallenge as it was the first and I was debuting my idea :D
Using the system detailed above here is my Matalan £20 Budget Outfit
I really really like it! And have worn it already aside from these pictures so I'm pretty glad I took part this month!!
Only available in sizes 12, 14 and 16 in the red
These are a little steal! Been wanting something like these for ages!
These are adorable :D
Total Spent: £16.00
plus Delivery: £3.50
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£19.50
Well worth it, as soon as everything arrived and I'd tried it all on I was so pleased with my picks!
I do hope you've enjoyed The AF Bloggers Budget Challenge's debut, I hope there will be many many more and I gently urge you to go and check out my 3 fellow Bloggers taking part this month!
Sera
xo
Bloggers: If this sounds like something you'd like to take part in, there are no exclusions so please do get in touch either here, via email, Twitter or Facebook.
Retailers: If you would like to support this challenge in any way or would like to see your store here please do get in touch by heading over to the Contact Me page.
The dress, the earrings and the shoes for less than £20 - amazing! Matalan have some great stock in at the moment and a little birdie tells me their main sale starts in a week or so!
ReplyDeleteOoo I'll have to keep a look out for that!!!
DeleteYou got LOADS for your money!! Can't believe the price of the dress - it's gorgeous. Thanks for organising this Sera - had a ball. So much fun seeing the outfits today Avril xx
ReplyDeleteI know! Well kitted out ;) It was such fun!! xx
DeleteYou did so well and under budget, all flatters and looks stylish and summery (take note weather!!) I adore those red pumps, just beautiful!! Fab pics too sweetie as always :) xxx
ReplyDeleteThe system never fails ;) x
DeleteThe dress is so gorgeous. Xx
ReplyDeleteAnd ever so comfy to wear!
DeleteLove the ouffit! Love a good bargain :)
ReplyDeleteCan't beat it can you :D x
Deletegorgeous dress! u look amazing!
ReplyDeleteand what a bargain! love it ^^d
MMxoxo
Thank you :D x
DeleteI have that dress in red and in blue! They are sooo comfy, best dress bargains for me this summer :)
ReplyDeleteI team them up with a little black shrug cardigan and wedge espadrilles :)
I did find that I could of got them a size smaller as the backs are elasticated, so they have plenty of room. They also wash fabulously well.
xo
I'm so far very impressed with the wee dress, so wearable! Great minds ;) x
DeleteYou look fab as did the others. The challenge has definitely been a success, I can't wait to see who's doing it next month :)
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Wow you did brilliantly! Can't wait to get check out the other posts now x
ReplyDeleteBRILL idea! LOVE it
ReplyDeleteWe would love to be involved as a retailer too PLEASE
let me know if you need me to email you x x