https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 12:14:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits/page/2#post-296637 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:49:45 +0000 Ornella 296637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your challenge is an inspiration and I think you've done amazingly well! From the photos, I like 6, 8 and 2 the most.<br /> The dotted bag is super-cute!</p> <p>I think 5 and 10 would work, but you might add something bright to add visual interest. I see that the skirt has the loops, so it's calling for a belt or a scarf for that pop of color.</p> <p>3 and 10 might work too, I'd belt the top with some dark belt (black belt and black boots seem like a good idea, or cognac boots and the belt that picks up a color from the sweater). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits/page/2#post-296579 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:04:30 +0000 mumtojessandluke 296579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Puffenstuff, great idea. I wore the stripy t-shirt yesterday with a pink floral scarf and jeans. Are you going to attempt the challenge? I might try taking a pic today wearing the skirt. Swimming lesson day today, and I usually wear something easy to get in and out of. This might make for a nice change. :)</p> <p>Have a bash Puffenstuff, you may be surprised. Target are having quite a lot of clearance racks of stuff way under $15 if you are not into thrift. But alas, I think I've spent enough this month. </p> <p>Katiepea's outfit was beautiful. I'm not sure what the breakdown was, but it was lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits/page/2#post-296219 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:39:16 +0000 puffenstuff 296219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Belinda what a haul! I'd be flat out getting 1 thing for $15! I love the stripey t-shirt and the 2 skirts the best, I can see them the top paired with either skirt with a bright colored belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits/page/2#post-296184 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:43:41 +0000 mumtojessandluke 296184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Has anyone else had any success at the $15 challenge yet?</p> <p>I know Katiepea has aced it this month, but I'm not sure if I've missed posts from others. </p> <p>All the best.<br /> Belinda </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits/page/2#post-293593 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:59:00 +0000 mumtojessandluke 293593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bumping post. I'd love to hear what everyone thinks of my Feb shopping on a budget finds. The Poka-dot bag was actually just the bag that the ladies at the op shop used to put my purchases into. LOL. Picture 7 shows the detail on the green skirt. The buttons are beautiful It could be difficult to style though. I really want to have a go at styling this skirt next month. I was initially thinking Top 5 with skirt 10. But now I'm wondering if something brighter might go well, for contrast. I'm also thinking that the skirt really have a top tucked into it as the buttons and detail are worth showing off.<br /> What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits/page/2#post-292501 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 04:58:21 +0000 mumtojessandluke 292501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I thought I'd post pics of my Feb spend of $13.50.<br /> So ladies, here they are.<br /> Lots of stuff here to help make my $15 challenges :)</p> <p>Chewyspagetti, have you tried looking in other towns? Or when you go on trips to other places. It can be fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits/page/2#post-292249 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:16:59 +0000 Marley 292249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am fascinated by this thread - and loving hearing about all of your purchases! I can't wait to see the pics of all of you beautiful women in your $15. outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits/page/2#post-292185 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:09:01 +0000 chewyspaghetti 292185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep reading this thread with fascination. I live in a somewhat remote area, and our second hand shops are *so* expensive, and have a really poor selection. Literally, I can find brand new items on the clearance racks at Target, Ross, etc for less than what the thrift stores charge. I did score a nice Ann Klein blazer for $5.50 the other day, but that was a rare find. Before I moved to this area, half of our wardrobes were second hand. Now we only have a few pieces. I still look- I just don't find much. I'm determined to make the rounds more often, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-292160 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:08:49 +0000 Sally 292160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay the challenge is on. You must live near a great opshop. I really like the outfit you have put together. That denim skirt was a real find. I was hunting all summer for a nice denim skirt and gave up. I will have an outfit by the end of the month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-292156 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:51:34 +0000 mumtojessandluke 292156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Budget depleted!<br /> I went to the last day of the 50 cent sale today and got myself a jumper. I love, love, love it. It will be perfect for an out fit in the cooler months.<br /> So far I've brought;<br /> 2 x skirts- Both $4 each<br /> 4 x tops- All 50 cents<br /> 2 x jumpers- 50 cents each<br /> 1 x vest- 50 cents<br /> 1 x necklace- $2<br /> And you know how I said I spent $3.50 at the first op shop, well I did, but I was counting DD's photo frame- LOL.<br /> Grand total of $13.50 so far this month<br /> Yep, I've got $1.50 left. LOL.<br /> I really should show you all the bits and pieces I got. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-291621 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:11:53 +0000 puffenstuff 291621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice outfit Belinda and great finds. You could always put a modesty panel in the neckline of the top (there is a proper name for them just cant remember what it is!) if it's bothering you and especially while it's too hot to layer. I think just a simple pendant would be nice, I picked up a good tip a while ago and that was to use a simple chain and thread an old dangly earring on it, That could be a nice cheap way to update your whole outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-291524 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:11:50 +0000 mumtojessandluke 291524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heat stroke Mamapicklejuice! LOL. Yep, it is a polyester, and I'm breastfeeding, so another top on is just a bit too hard to get the girls in and out of. With a hot little one against my skin we get sweaty enough! LOL.<br /> Thank you so much. Glad you like the skirt.<br /> Great tip about a pendant. I think I'd be trying to find something that is in the neutral tones.<br /> I can't wait to see what others come up with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-291146 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:44:38 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 291146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt fits you like a dream! I know you said you couldn't find accessories you liked, but I think a nice necklace of some kind (maybe a pendant?) would help bring the focus up a touch, and make you feel less self-conscious about the cut of the top. The top is definitely low-cut, but I don't find it vulgar, only perhaps a bit limiting in where I would personally be comfortable wearing it. Can you pop a cami underneath or would you die from heatstroke? lol</p> <p>Great job! Wish I had inexpensive thrift shops like that around me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-291108 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:42:53 +0000 mumtojessandluke 291108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well my clothing allowance for this month is GONE - cry, Laugh, chuckle, cry...</p> <p>I've been shopping again. I went over to a neighboring town's small community op shop. I needed bottles for making chutney &amp; jam. 10c each- bargain! I also brought;<br /> 1x denim skirt $4<br /> 1x corduroy green skirt $4<br /> 1x Necklace $2</p> <p>Ok, technically I've got $1.50 left. </p> <p>The ladies were SO SO nice to my little girl, wrapping up beads I brought for her, and giving her a special bag. They gave me special bags too. One dotty cloth bag, and another cloth bag. Pretty cool op shop if you ask me! Jessica also got a skirt that requires a little elastic for $1. Bargains galore.</p> <p>Anyhow. An outfit from my goodies for Feb...<br /> Denim skirt (my first denim skirt, I don't really own many skirts).. $4<br /> Blue lacy v neck top... $0.50<br /> So a $4.50 outfit! LOL. Shoes are mine. Watch is mine. Earrings are mine too. I just couldn't find accessories I loved. No makeup, way too hot. And to top it off I've been making cordial, bread and a roast. So it is pretty hot in my kitchen.<br /> This was the top I was really unsure about. It is a bit clingy, and low cut. Weekend wear. I wouldn't dare wear it to school. Please feel free to comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-290254 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:06:10 +0000 mumtojessandluke 290254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep. But I'll need to get DH take pics first &amp; upload them, probably not today since it is our wedding anniversary! Still out on the hunt for bottoms. It is just so, so hot here I didn't want to drag the kids out from under the air conditioner. Still might yet, as I'd love to wear something a bit special and go to the park for a late night picnic when the weather is less windy and HOT! I swear it is over 40 degrees today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-290247 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:54:55 +0000 puffenstuff 290247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Belinda - do we get to see the goodies you've brought? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-290231 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:31:48 +0000 mumtojessandluke 290231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm off to a good start. I went into my local op shop, and they were having a sale. 50 cents for ALL clothing. It finishes on Friday.<br /> I think I bought too much.<br /> 1 jumper for winter (blue and brown with a big collar, and just enough stretch)<br /> 1 blouse that has a low v neck &amp; pussy cat bow in a floral print. (someone is inspiring me here!!)<br /> 1 burgundy top that hangs fantastically. (I think it does anyhow- please feel free to comment later)<br /> 1 blue/cream top - I'm not 100% sure about, but at 50cents I took a gamble.<br /> 1 pink/cashmere woolen type vest.<br /> 1 stripy t-shirt<br /> So far I've spent $3.50! I figure I can use some of the other pieces for different outfits over the year to keep the cost per outfit down. I've got 11.50 left in the kitty for this month And I need to concentrate on dressing my lower half! LOL. I'm actually now thinking that $15 was a little high- LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-290026 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:09:16 +0000 rae 290026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy anniversary! </p> <p>I would happily join your challenge, but my goal for this coming season is to spend MORE money... I am too stingy as it is. I cannot wait to see what you come up with, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-290003 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:31:39 +0000 mumtojessandluke 290003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>February 1st is today!! Game on..LOL.</p> <p>It also happens to be my 8th year wedding anniversary. Not that we are doing anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-288501 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:27:38 +0000 mumtojessandluke 288501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally I'm looking at $15 for an entire outfit. That doesn't include shoes or underwear. If you are really struggling one month, rather than a everything or nothing approach using your own clothes would be fine, but the aim is to get a complete outfit for $15 or under once a month.</p> <p>Kimlee- yay! Another person up for the challenge! </p> <p>It will be really fun looking at all our finds.</p> <p>Starting with Feb </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-287927 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:08:56 +0000 Lisa 287927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea, I have not had much success with thrift shops in my local area but I look forward to your fab finds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-287876 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:59:58 +0000 kimlee 287876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this sounds like a fantastic challenge. I have been shopping my own closet for the last month. I would like to SYC longer, but I have discovered some serious gaps in my wadrobe that need to be filled. I am hoping to make purchases that will fill those gaps this weekend, and then I will join your challenge starting February 1st. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-287861 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:57:29 +0000 Sally 287861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Isis...Im motivated now.....my success will depend on what time I have to find the cheap clothes and alter anything I find. what a great story though.<br /> Mumtojessandlu = are we able to wear some clothes that we already have or does it all have to be what we got for $15....I </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-287215 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:13:56 +0000 Isis 287215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally, Here's a link that has a synopsis of the $1/day for a year dress/a/day. It's nice because it's a summary with selected photos.</p> <p><a href="http://green.yahoo.com/blog/guest_bloggers/60/turn-ugly-dresses-into-nice-ones-for-1.html;_ylt=AiqKNV0CSY0SEHhMPe7KYhhpbqU5" rel="nofollow">http://green.yahoo.com/blog/gu.....7KYhhpbqU5</a></p> <p>Here's the actual link:<br /> <a href="http://newdressaday.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">http://newdressaday.wordpress.com/</a></p> <p>Can you tell that I am a Google Queen? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-287176 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:26:41 +0000 mumtojessandluke 287176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>COOL!! There will be a few of us then :)</p> <p>Katiepea, Sally &amp; Laura- I can't wait to see what you come up with either.<br /> Anyone I've missed?</p> <p>Puffenstuff- I know, some op shops are more expensive than others for sure. I will have to be very thrifty and go to the cheaper ones first, look at sales racks (yep, they have them at op shops - insane!). Also, I intend on shopping on Mondays at the local Salvation Army shop when they have 50% off stock that are marked with certain colors. So I'll also have to have an idea of what I want first so it all comes together. I guess it could as easily be a $20 or $30 challenge, but then I'd find it less challenging to be honest. Working it out for a yearly amount I'm also happier to be doing it for $180 as apposed to more. Keep in mind, I'm in a small country town and we have 3 op shops here (lucky hey!) so I may need to get out &amp; about too. I've already had the heads up from a op shop in a local town, their best day is Wed when all the new stock goes out :)</p> <p>I can't wait to start- 4 sleeps to go till FEB </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-287175 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:25:43 +0000 Sally 287175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isis or anyone else that knows. Can we have the link to the article about the woman who made a dress everyday for a year worked from thrift shop dresses. Would be great to read as I haven't read it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-287115 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:58:40 +0000 puffenstuff 287115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are brave Belinda! My local op-shops sell dresses and jeans for $10 a pop so you must have a special op-shop to but a whole outfit for $15! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-286991 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:12:29 +0000 Katiepea 286991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a clever idea! I'm definately in for the month of February. (Once we get to March I'm hoping to buy some new flared type jeans for the cooler months. I can't envisage I'll find those in the op-shop!)</p> <p>I can't wait to see what you come up with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-286390 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:05:48 +0000 Isis 286390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this idea and can't wait to see the outfits! </p> <p>I won't join you as I don't have time to go to the thrift/op store to shop these days. </p> <p>It would be easy to adhere to the $15 budget if you can include clothes from your own closet, of course. But really difficult if the entire outfit comes from the shop! </p> <p>I would love it if you also included the prices so we can appreciate your creative shopping. And if you reworked a piece be sure to include the before pic!</p> <p>As inspiration, someone here shared a link about someone who made a dress a day for a year that she reworked from thrift stores---and set herself a budget of $1 per day!</p> <p>Good luck!!!!! Can't wait to see the outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-little-15-challenge-monthly-outfits#post-286339 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:47:32 +0000 Sally 286339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am keen to try.....it might be hard to do $15 to include shoes etc every month as a lot of opshops I go to ....pants are at least $8 and a shirt would be $4-5. But I will have a good try. </p>