Sunday, April 17, 2011

Fashion Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire - THANK YOU!

POLKA DOT TOP - Blair Boutique c/o Fashion Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire
RED PANTS - INC c/o Fashion Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire

POLKA DOT SHIRT - Blair Boutique c/o Fashion Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire
DENIM SHORTS - Paige Premium Denim
BOOTS - Forever 21

RED PANTS - INC c/o Fashion Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire
STRIPED SHIRT - Forever 21
BLAZER - Loft
Okay, so a few weeks ago the sweetest thing happened.  Amber Lena at Fashion Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire sent me an outfit just because.  I couldn't believe it!  How nice is that?!  I had been eyeing her outfits for a while now and left a comment that I thought one was cute.  I didn't even look to see if it was my size (since I'm on my shopping fast).  Amber Lena contacted me and said it wouldn't be "shopping" if she gave it to me.  Amber Lena, you really made my month.  And I'm so thankful!

The first outfit is the one Amber Lena put together, and the other two were just ways I decided to mix and match the pieces.  The polka dot shirt is so much fun!  And the red pants fit perfect.  I mean, someone hemmed them and they were exactly my size.

It's so rare that something really nice happens, especially from someone you've never even met in person!  I have to say the blogging community is amazing and I'm really appreciative of how supportive everyone is of each other. 

Definitely check out Fashion Bargain Shopper Extraordinaire!  She's got cute outfits (that she's either thrifted or owned) in all different sizes and for as little as $10!!!  Thanks again, Amber Lena!

p.s. I did a guest post here about married life on Ashley's blog After Nine to Five.  Check it out if you get a chance!

33 comments:

Courtney Erin said...

Those red pants are amazing - what a find!

xoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

that was so sweet of her! and great outfit, plus the endless options of mixing and matching!

Style, She Wrote said...

Love the polka dot top! Very sweet story, too. xo style, she wrote

Gracey the Giant said...

What a wonderful surprise. Those red pants are perfect and you can never have too many polka dots!

GretchTM said...

Aww...that's really sweet of her. She sent you some cute pieces!! You did an awesome job at styling them. :)

Alex said...

that is so nice! awww, how fun :) The red with the polka dots is PERFECT! They go great together, and then there are endless mixing and matching possibilities!

also, I am definitely going to do a 10 things I love post, just after I finish my homework :)

Lena said...

Hey girl! Thank you so much for the lovely shout out! We were traveling today so I didn't see your post until now. That outfit was made for you - you look FAB! But you always look fabulous!

Burning Skies said...

Love the outfit! It;s so nice of her to send you those!

Hazel☺ said...

the blogging community is really dynamic and there are alot of good and generous people around :) i love the items she sent ;D

Jen HaHA said...

Amber Lena is pretty awesome! Red pants are hot! Pun totally intended!
Jen Hemming and Hawing Again

Roxy Heart said...

That is so sweet of her!!
http://www.fashuhneestah.com/

Michelle's Style File said...

Great mix and match!
x
Michelle
www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

valerierbrems said...

Loving the polka dot blouse!

Closet Fashionista said...

How nice of her! The pieces look great on you :D
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

The Cat Hag said...

How sweet is Amber?

You are so lucky to make such good friends online. ♥♥

I barely started blogging more than a month ago and have already met so many kind people.

It's lovely how internet and websites connect people from all over the world. :)


xoxo,
Addie
The Cat Hag

Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION said...

Just stumbled on your blog! Can i just say that you have the cutest little icon picture thing? (Or whatever they're called? I LURVE THE BALLOONS.)

And you look amazing! You simply CANNOT go wrong with polka dots! They're just so FUN.

Check out mine?
QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

Those red pants are fabulous. Mine are no longer the right size and it's killing me slowly! That's incredible that she sent the clothes your way (but I agree, it totally doesn't count as shopping). Enjoy it! (:

Anonymous said...

Thats so kind! Send them to me when your done! lol Love the third outfit the most :)

The Suburb Experiment said...

Amber Lena is so sweet! You're totally rocking the clothes too! Don't you love when stuff fits perfect? It's so satisfying. :)

Jenn

Marella said...

Looove your red pants! <3

mtg said...

Oh wow, how nice of her! It all looks great on you, and polka-dots are always so much fun!
xx
maya

Kimberly said...

great outfits love the first one! thanks for the comment and usually i can't keep my eyes open on roller coasters since i'm scared of heights!

giveaway on my blog!

http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/2011/04/giveaway.html

Melissa: Write it in Lipstick said...

That is such a sweet thing to do. How awesome is she. You look great my dear. I do love the red pants.

Khlaren said...

Wow! Lucky lucky! <3 I love the second outfit the most! :>

XO, Khla

noone said...

your top looks fab and what a nice day to be taking pictures :D

Amy said...

I just *love* red pants right now!! So cute.

Mikelle Jade said...

The stripes with the red pants is classic. Seriously. You look amazing.

Shea Lennon said...

Aww, how sweet!! I love how you remixed the pieces too!

Jess said...

I love your red pants. I've been thinking about getting some. They're such a great pop of color for spring outfits!

Unknown said...

Love that great polka dot shirt + cute red pants! Isn't the blogging world the best? Hope you're having a wonderful monday Claire!

xo Mary Jo

Becca [Free Honey] said...

I love those first red trousers!! They're so flattering and so fun. I've been keeping my eyes peeled for comething similar, but I've been striking out. There were some like those at Zara a while back and I hesitated and missed them!!

Liesl said...

How exciting and you look lovely in them! Love affordable fashions! You are just adorable and I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog! I hope you are having a Wonderful Week so far!

Liesl :)

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