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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Shop the Evening Look: $500 Budget

Hi! Today I'm going shopping for an evening look with a budget of $500. My friend called me and asked to pick up a sleek, dark colored dress that is noticeable, but not obnoxious. She, unlike my other friend, doesn't have $3,000 to spend on an outfit. (Who does?) So, I automatically thought to look for a sequin dress. Aidan Mattox makes great sequin dresses at an affordable price. However, while looking on the Nordstroms' website, this beautiful Adrianna Papell dress caught my eye. I knew that would be the dress. The next step would be to search for shoes. Most women make the mistake of matching bright or too trendy of a shoe with their dress. 

TIP* This is my first rule. NEVER wear "loud" shoes with a sequin dress. The sequins are the accessories. The dress is suppose to be the main focus. Wear something simple. A simple heel will look better and will even make the legs appear longer.

Adrianna Papell dress- Price: $178, Nordstroms.com

Adrianna Papell dress

Adrianna Papell dress   (see more adrianna papell dresses)



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Steve Madden Black Cougarr Pumps- Price: $99 !!
Macys.com
These pumps look perfect with the dress! 
Now, time for the accessories. As I said earlier, the dress is already the outfits' biggest accessory. The outfit would look very chic already without some accessories, but I will just give some options. We have a little over $200 to spend. 

COACH CHELSEA LEATHER CLUTCH 
PERFECT! 
A beautiful Coach Chelsea Leather clutch. Modern and Elegant. 
Price: $178!!!
Macys.com
Okay, we are finished!
We have the completed outfit. It is very chic and modern, trendy and exciting!
TOTAL PRICE: $456.00
Amount saved: $44.00

Hope you like the outfit! 
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