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How Much Are You Wearing?

Nov 14, 2007 @ 5:11pm

Remember Alison's post about adding up your outfit costs?

http://fashionista.com/2007/10/how_much_money_are_you_wearing.php

We still get emails about it, and so we figured we'd give it a permanent home. Here's the first answer:

Converse Chuck Taylors (white), they were a gift from the company, $0.

Beatles Rubber Soul t-shirt from Target, $7.99

Two H&M necklaces restrung into one long necklace, $8.98

Gap wrap sweater, $24.99

Chloe jeans, $225

Total.... um, yeah, I don't do math ;)

--Faran.

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 11:12AM

Chanel sweater from Goodwill, $15
Jeans from Rogan sample sale, $90
Seychelles boots $90

posted by leia

Nov 15, 2007 11:49AM

*blazer from URBN on sale $20
*forever 21 silk ruffle blouse (I swear I must've bought it 4 years ago!) $25
*cami from target $10
*Missoni scarf, $60 on sale
*Marc by Marc jeans $160
*Marc by Marc pumps, on sale online, $150
*vintage cocktail ring, handed down from grandmother
*Gold hoops, $50 at Sam's club! haha!

@Guest, you lucky lucky gal, Chanel at Goodwill!?!?

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 11:56AM

Valentino button down, $0 (from my dads closet)
Surface to Air hoodie from Odin, $165
Tsubi jeans from Co-op, $0 (they were a gift, around $250)
Freeman's Sporting Club belt, $100
Helmut Lang sneakers, $200

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 11:58AM

Issey Miyake shirt, Free (employee)
Gap jeans, $19.99
Chucks, $40

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 12:05PM

Ya Ya Leather Jacket $660
Trash and Vaudeville Tripp NYC pants $60
Target black tanktop $8
Marc Jacobs Flats $200

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 12:07PM

French Connection dress, $60 at outlet
Express fitted L/S tee, $10
Via Spiga Tights, $5
Delman pumps, $150 at sample sale
Cole Haan black woven bag, $250
Norma Kamali trench, $180

Total, $655

posted by jen b

Nov 15, 2007 12:14PM

Ksubi glam rock and roll shirt $115
Alexander McQueen pencil skirt, gift $0
Betsey Johnson black tights, $12
Vivienne Westwood pirate boots, $500
Marc Jacobs watch, $150

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 12:16PM

APC Corduroy Dress, $225
H&M Turtleneck, $20
Hue Tights, $15
Topshop Riding Boots, $180

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 12:35PM

Balenciaga duffle coat 3,995
Asprey grey cashmere cardigan 1200
martine sitbon shirt 450
jack spade croc belt 399
j crew jeans 120
LV booties 899

And i paid for everything with money I earnt myself, I'm 29, and never wear anything that you could identify....no logos no it-bags....

it can be a lonely existance...that of an asthete...

ha!

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 1:01PM

victoria's secret sweats, $40
j. crew cardigan, $60
hospital socks, free

can you tell i'm on bed rest?

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 1:02PM

H&M pirate blouse, $40
Club Monaco balck skinny wool pants, $140
Guess black leather pointy pumps, $30 on clearance at DSW
Citrine cocktail ring, $0 (gift from my stepmom)

posted by hellonheels

Nov 15, 2007 1:02PM

Daisy Fuentes long cardigan, $30ish
H&M cami, $7.90
Rock & Republic jeans, $39 on clearance at Marshalls
MIA flat boots, $65ish on sale at Macy's

posted by rachael

Nov 15, 2007 1:19PM

Theory black tweed suit jacket $260 on sale
White stretchy cami, Anthropologie $28
Black penicil skirt, JCrew $118
Black DKNY tights, $8
Black Burberry pumps $80 resale store
Miu Miu purse $699 on sale at Net-a-porter.com
Hating having to dress in business formal everday $Priceless

posted by jesspgh

Nov 15, 2007 1:30PM

Plaid wool coat from Zara $80ish+tax
Long grey cashmere cardigan by Cece $115 + bluefly shipping (ugh)
Black boatneck dress from Old Navy $25?
Royal blue tights from UO $6
Capezio mary jane tap heels (sans taps) $20 from ebay
Black Marc by Marc turnlock teri $300-ish (with zappos price matched shopbop coupon from a while back)
Giant Dwarf design hat $37
H&M scarf $4

I am curious/excited to see in which direction the pissing contest will lean... who spent the most or who found the best bargains.

posted by jesspgh

Nov 15, 2007 1:35PM

I forgot jewelry. Crap.

Plastic Swatch french fisherman watch- $40ish
Long silver tone heart medallion necklace from f21- $4
Silver Antler necklace from Imogene (they have an etsy)- $50

Does anyone have a style diary or website where they document their looks visually? I'd love to see some of this stuff!!!

posted by FWD

Nov 15, 2007 1:42PM

Black 1950s dress - $100
Brown sequin Prada shoes - $150 (my real shoes got soaked on the way in this morning, and these were in my desk)
Tan knit hat from New York Hat Co. - $45 (I felt so guilty about spending that on a hat, but it was really cute.)
Black "pashmina" - $5 from guy on street
Green leather Dolce & Gabbana blazer (now soaking wet) - $150

Do I have to count my glasses or engagement ring?

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 1:47PM

thick red cashmere sweater (I think $180? I've had it for years)
plaid anthropologie blazer ($118)
rock & republic jeans ($178)
frye t-straps ($150)
marc jacobs quinn bag ($100--found brand-new on craigslist!)

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 1:59PM

White Chuck Taylors $30
Levi's $20 (outlet)
White Forever 21 t-shirt $10
Green tie-dyed tank $2.99 (Goodwill)
White Cardigan $9.99 (ross)
Cartier Watch $2,000

posted by Frank

Nov 15, 2007 2:04PM

Black Velvet (if you please) Viktor & Rolf sweatshirt: $225ish (on sale)
American Apparel red tee: $20ish
Target black slacks: $40ish
Black leather Prada ankle booties: $300ish (on sale)
Red patent leather Chrome Hearts cuff: $240ish
Heavy black cotton-hooded Theory coat: $350ish

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 2:22PM

Navy schoolboy blazer w/ crest, approx $7 from a stall in camden market
Striped slubknit longsleeve from some store in Tokyo, $0 borrowed from boyfriend
Black Alice + Olivia skinny trouser pants, $0 editor gift
Vintage white bucks, $0 used to belong to my mom
Giles for Mulberry patent studded cuff, $0 editor gift

Yeah thrifty!!

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 3:11PM

Meltin' Pot skinny jeans-$30 on ebay
Micheal Stars shirt-$62
Marc by Marc flats-$75 at nordstrom rack
Vintage opal and silver ring-0 from grandmother
vintage silver ERA bracelet-0 from my mom
silver fork ring-$15 from a store in Maine

Just got back from school...

posted by lentil

Nov 15, 2007 3:25PM

Hermes watch, $1500
JCrew jeans, $50 (sale)
JCrew button-down safari shirt, $60
Banana Republic ballet flats, $100

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 4:23PM

Michael Stars Turtleneck - $50
Banana Republic Tank - $10
Seven Jeans - $120
Pumas - $70
Total: $250

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 4:27PM

I feel like a cheapo posting mine, but here goes:

Target houndstooth dress: $18
Brown rope belt from thrift store: $10
Via Spiga tights: $8
Target ballet flats: $14
Marquisite ring from HK market: $30
Marquisite earrings from Housing Works: $15

posted by amandabug

Nov 15, 2007 4:28PM

free people l/s tee - $20 (sample sale)
red erin fetherston for target jumper - $30
black h&m tights - $12.90
black kenneth cole boots - $89
burberry scarf - free (gift)
brown faux leather bag from target - $17.99
locket necklace - $13 (homemade)
white old navy jacket - $35 (the mike+chris knockoff)

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 4:29PM

Elevenses jacket (Anthro): $165
Urban skirt: $55
Kensie v-neck camel sweater: $25 (yeah Marshall's)
J-crew beater: $15
Gap cami: $15
Hobo International bag: $200
Aldo knee high boots: $150
Knee high striped socks: free (gift)
Faux pearls from Claire's: $5


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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 4:39PM

Splendid cardi wrap - $68
Old Navy black/cream silk cami - $19.50
Black Express editor pants - $59.50
Black Marc Jacobs flats - $295.00
Tiffanys floating heart neckalce - was a gift but it's about $200
Vintage rings - Mom's jewelry box
L.A.M.B. cheetah mandeville purse - $425

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 4:41PM

prada flats $89, ebay
diesel jeans $125
prada tweed jacket $2200
american aviator glasses $35 (airforce bx)
agent provocateur bra $125
american apparel summer tee, $23 -embellished by faile (priceless!)

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posted by chartreusegirl

Nov 15, 2007 5:28PM

Rilo Kiley black and silver concert tee - $20
AE long sleeve blue scoop neck - $20
Del Forte organic Dahlia bootcuts - $150 (after discount from Tobi)
Hempest recycled black tire belt - $24
Simple Shoes Sugar sneakers in blue suede - $30 (after discount from Zappos)
Unknown-designer bright green fake leather bag from Marshall's - $60 plus $20 to get it spruced up at the cobbler's this year
H&M black cord jacket - $25 (??? very old...)

Total: $349 (not counting somewhat bling-y wedding ring)

WAY higher than I would have guessed since I haven't gotten any big ticket items and all I had to do today was go to class. The little things really add up!

posted by kenya

Nov 15, 2007 5:46PM

pants-nike soccer warmups $50
socks-grey tommy $1.50
shoes-nike running $105
shirt-grey trapeze school of new york $38
undershirt-CK $7.98
jacket-daniel hechter from attica in athens $220

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 5:46PM

J.Crew navy Lexington jacket - $250
Hot pink striped tee from the Gap - $7
Green wide leg chinos from the Gap - $40
Black and brown animal print belt - $10
Black patent Louboutin "Foxtrot" heels - $750
Vintage black snakeskin clutch - $60

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 5:48PM

J.Crew leather boots: $130 (ages ago, before they thought they made luxury goods)
Goldsign jeans: $60, sample sale
Gap tee: $5
H&M blazer: $40

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 6:11PM

Burberry watch- gift but was around 300
Tiffany heart necklace- gift but was around 275
tank top- $9
silk print handkercheif hem top- $28
Lucky brand jeans- $50 (sale online at thebuckle.com)
Cashmere cardigan from Victorias Secret- $80
Coach ergo leather hobo- gift but was $268
Black boots- $12 (vintage from ebay)

Total- $1022 (which is way too much from a girl who hasn't even graduated university yet)

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posted by monique

Nov 15, 2007 6:34PM

Burberry Scarf (Black, white and purple): $160
Brooks Brothers white blazer (on sale): $129
American Apparal T-shirt dress: $26 (worn as shirt)
H&M black jean mini skirt: $30
Spanx tights (black): $32
Sam Edelman T-strap black snakeskin flats(on sale): $60

Total: $437

posted by southweststyle

Nov 15, 2007 6:35PM

white pinstripe button down from Dillard's, $20 on sale
dark denim skirt from gap, $10 on sale
Gianni Bini heels, $15 on sale
Urban outfitter earrings, $18

I wish I had on Kenya's outfit...she sounds comfy!

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 6:43PM

Ralph Lauren Black Label cashmere blazer: $200 (Loehman's; gotta love it)
Max Mara cashmere pencil skirt: $50 (consignment shop in San Francisco)
Fendi silk chiffon blouse: $865
Prada pumps: $185 (Bergdorf's shoe sale)
Dunhill briefcase: $1,300

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 6:46PM

Hermes loafers: $400, on sale in Ohio
Hermes belt: $350
Uniqlo jeans: $40
JCrew pink merino vneck: $25 (i miss my employee discount)
C&C tank: stole from mom
LL Bean tote: $35
pearls, diamond studs and great-grandmother's ring: family jewelry, priceless, unless you count the guilt and holidays!

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 6:52PM

Black Tunic, Express- $70
Charcol Wool Pants, Gap- $69.50
Black Flats, Cole Haan- $125
Pashmina, Nordstroms- $100

Total- $364.50 (kind of a lot given that I hate my outfit today)

posted by Ellen

Nov 15, 2007 6:54PM

Gap Jeans $50
Black J. Crew Tee $20
Black Target Sweater $15
Black Studded Belt $1 (Thrift Store)
Vintage Printed Silk Scarf $4
Bandolino Pantent Mary Janes $65 (at DSW)

posted by Jacqueminette

Nov 15, 2007 7:17PM

Gucci cashmere/wool-blend blazer: $200 (Jeremy's)
Lanvin lavender silk chiffon blouse: $60 (also Jeremy's)
3.1 Phillip Lim camisole: $20 (sale)
Mossimo/Target brown chinos: $6 (sale)
Lacroix purple pumps: $225 (Neiman's post-Christmas sale circa 2004/5)
Prada leather satchel: $900 (bluefly.com)
Jewelry:
-Mikimoto pearl necklace: $??? (gift)
-Star sapphire ring: no cost for sapphire
(found on street), $500 to have it set
-Cartier sapphire ring: $??? (gift)
-Tiffany white gold tennis bracelet: $??? (gift)

Total, discounting jewelry: $1,411 (EEK.)

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 7:29PM

Fendi Boots - $820
Black Rich&Skinny skinny jeans - $182
Rick Owens Black tank - $280
Theory leather jacket - $865
Marc Jacobs watch - $850
Chloe bag - $1600
Burberry scarf - $360
Total $4957

pretty expensive, but the pricier items are things that I wear constantly (i.e. my watch, bag, and boots)

posted by jksussman

Nov 15, 2007 8:15PM

'80s Perry Ellis sweater dress: $0 (my mom's)
Black tights: $0 (turned up one day at my apartment)
Black English riding boots: ~$25 (eBay)
'80s Gucci purse: $125 (Craigslist)
Vintage black hooded coat: $0 (thanks mom)
Total: $150

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 8:20PM

Black unitard-AA $50
Double buckle belt-? $20
Assortment of gold necklaces/bangles-Aldo $200
Black platform knee high boots-Aldo $250
Fur shrug-ish thing-Vintage $70

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 8:46PM

IRO dress- $200
French Connection cardi coat- $170
Les Praries des Paris patent pumps - $360
American Apparel opaque tights- $15ish
Miu Miu bag- $1400
Diamond stud earrings, gift

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posted by gen

Nov 15, 2007 8:56PM

topshop high-waisted trousers - £80
h&m black woolly tights - £6
prada top - £40, secondhand, when i was 16
kurt geiger shoes - £120
my mother's necklace - probably about £5 from monsoon
and some underwear. none of it expensive.

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 9:23PM

I'm from New Zealand, so these prices are pretty approximate...and the labels might be strange to you guys!

Jade green Jo Nation for Sportsgirl silk skirt - $135
Confederate blue Zu peeptoe wedges - $120
White and blue Milk and Honey sleeveless T - $100
Pale pink Country Road short-sleeve cardi - $110
Miscellaneous junky jewellery - $45

posted by Ellen

Nov 15, 2007 10:31PM

I second Jesspgh's suggestion for a place to document the looks visually because I would love to see some of this stuff as well.

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 10:43PM

Acne Jeans $90 (on sale)
Repetto Demeter flats $80 (on sale)
10 deep shirt (pilfered from bf)
marc jacobs watch $140 (on sale)

posted by le petit lapin vegan

Nov 15, 2007 10:51PM

Stella McCartney Burgundy Jersey Babydoll Dress from Intermix - $535
Sparkle & Fade PE Leggings from Urban Outfitters - $24
Marc Jacobs Oversized Canvas Gem Shoes from Net-à-Porter - $490 (on sale now though... I should have waited!)
Old Hermès Scarf circa like 1997 - ??

Ehhhhhhhh no math, sorry .

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posted by guest

Nov 15, 2007 10:52PM

Vintage floral tie-neck blouse - $14
Forever 21 jeans - $27
Vintage boots - gift from a friend
Vintage black pea coat - $25
Turquoise bracelet - $8
Vintage Coach purse - $30

Total $104

posted by Lindsaysue12

Nov 15, 2007 11:38PM

Ezra Fitch boot cut denim- $100ish
Banana Republic western shirt- $34
Banana Republic cami- $10
Vintage cowboy boots- $5 off ebay
Abercrombie&Fitch leather belt- $50ish...I have no idea, its so old
H&M Cuff- $4
Gap Cuff- $3
Wood Cuff from Target- $2
Watch ring- $20
Massive Rachel-Zoe-esque gold ring-$8
Marc Jacobs Pan Am Bag- $60ish

If I didn't work retail and received discounts on the majority of my outfit, it would have been a lot more expensive!

posted by Ginge

Nov 16, 2007 12:00AM

OK, the post on the main page startled me (average price is $959.16?), so I'm weighing in to bring down the tally:

Chuck Taylor high tops: $40
Old Navy jeans (from my sister's closet): $0
mom's old marathon tee: $0
Delia's jacket: $55
Zara scarf: $35
knit gloves: $3
Skagen watch (gift): $0
bracelet I found in my sister's room: $0

total: $133
(oh-ho, beat that! ...OK I know some people already have)

(I just realized that today is one of very few days that I'm not wearing my class ring, so on practically any other day my total would have been about $200-$300 higher; I guess things really do add up!)

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posted by guest

Nov 16, 2007 12:22AM

Lazy day studying:
Grey Free City sweats $86
American Apparel black tank $20
American Apparel black hoodie $50
Black converse $50
Black vintage wayfarers $50
Black Balenciaga City $1600 - overpriced in Canada :(

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posted by guest

Nov 16, 2007 3:25AM

A little too young and broke to afford my dream outfit:

American Apparel black t-shirt $18
American Eagle plaid button-up shirt $40
Forever 21 black leggings $9
Urban Outfitters black flats $9 on sale
Urban Outfitters metal cuff $4 on sale
Thank you tote bag $20

Total: $100..right?

posted by fashionursta

Nov 16, 2007 8:43AM

Too busy at work to post yesterday but this is what i wore-

Comme des Garcons vintage black suit jacket- $250
Dries van Noten floral camo silk top from several seasons ago- $350
Les Prairees des Paris cropped black pants $202
Robert Clergerie black platform boots- $595
Antipast socks $20
Max Mara trench $1200
Club Monaco patent satchel $195
Punky silver stud bracelet- gift from husband $0
Karen Karch wedding band $0

Don't even add it up- I know it's obscene! That's why i am now on a budget. I guess spending would be another subject for the community to discuss ;)

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posted by etoilee8

Nov 16, 2007 1:13PM

Hangover City

J. Crew zebra print cardigan - $90
Acne jeans - $79 (purchased at the Barney's warehouse sale)
Old Navy tank top - $6
H&M skinny double belt - $5 (mega sale)
Target ballet flats - $12

Total - $192 (cheaper than a lot of you :)

posted by hannah

Nov 16, 2007 4:20PM

Forever 21 cobalt v-neck sweater ($14ish)
Urban Outfitters multicolored scarf ($18)
BDG gray skinnies ($50)
Marc Jacobs rain boats, dark blue pattern ($28-$38... can't remember exactly how much)

So that's around $110-120.

posted by hellonheels

Nov 16, 2007 4:52PM

This is inspiring me to dress better...how cool would it be if people could post pics?!?

Today I've got...

Bluish-green BCBG wrap cardigan - $19.99 at Burlington Coat Factory
Black cami - $7.90 at H&M
Paige Premium Denim jeans that are not supposed to be trousers but sort of are since I lost 15 pounds since buying them - $40 at Filene's Basement
Black patent leather Miss Bisou flats - $18 on sale at JC Penney

Total: $85.89

It's the jewelry that is bringing up the average...does it really count if it's going to be bringing up your total by hundreds every day?

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posted by guest

Nov 16, 2007 7:55PM

Dark gray Halogen turtleneck ($35)
Free People knit plaid tank ($80)
Straight leg Gap jeans ($65)
Chucks ($45)

Total: $225

I just realized that I wore no jewelry.
Wierd!

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posted by guest

Nov 17, 2007 3:02PM

turquoise H&M Hoodie $20
Uniqlo Keith Jarrett tee shirt $10
black H&M shorts $40
metallic H&M jacket $50
Old Navy leopard print slip on sneakers $3 (on sale)
origin unknown black tights $4?
tote bag $1

total: $128

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posted by guest

Nov 20, 2007 3:03PM

behnaz sararpour for target jacket $45
j crew tuxedo shirt (on sale) $25
j brand jeans (loehmans) $50
ferragamo flats (thrift store) $20
alexis hudson churchill tote (on sale) $350
diamond studs (present) $0
locket (present) $0
forever 21 belt $12

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posted by guest

Mar 02, 2008 7:22PM

let's see:
abercrombie hoodie $59.50
j. crew tissue long sleeve tee $24.50
vintage cami $25
gap jean skirt $50
wolford thigh-highs $45.99 (overpriced but lasted me 2 years!)
aldo boots $170
tiffany heart tag bracelet engraved $220 (gift)
swatch irony guys watch $180 (gift)
bloomingdales stacked rings $99
total...$873 with the gifts....man!

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