Chic at any price

Penny Chic is a website/blog that I came across that just goes to show fashion doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. I'm sure you've heard it before but the secret to good fashion is mixing and matching. Go ahead mix the low end staples with a once in awhile high end splurge. The splurges will last you longer but the essentials won't break the bank!  Trust your instincts, there isn't neceasarily a "right answer" just maybe a too matchy-matchy, too much or not enough. I look at fashion as a sort of personality where it is something that is built throughout life, changes often by mood and is enriched through creativity. Now living in Grand Forks, there are not a lot of places to shop. In fact, I can name them them on one hand. Now please keep in mind I live in a very small town and am on a strict family budget so my favorites tend to be the Gap, Target (believe it or not), TJ Maxx, Old Navy (hit or miss but GREAT for kids clothes) and Pier 1 (you would never guess but they have the best jewelry).

I once dreamed of owning my own boutique after finding the lack of fashion in the area but decided I wanted a real family and not a "retail store baby" that would take up every wince of time and energy I had. (after having 2 kids I'm so glad I knew no way could I have done both) But I must say this new blogging thing is such a creativity outlet for me, I'm loving it! (and I hope you are too) Here's another blog I L-O-V-E What I Wore  check it out, and hopefully someday I can follow in her footsteps, who knows? ND could use some fashion :) You can also pre-order her book, What I Wore: Four Seasons, One Closet, Endless Recipes for Personal Style. (Jessica Quirk), coming out this summer for under $11! I already have and can't wait for the additional inspiration!

And my one piece of advice...you can NEVER spend too much $$$ on a good pair of jeans!