I wouldn’t be able to dish out bargain looks for everyone if I didn’t do it myself with my own wardrobe, right? It’s definitely a way of life, this Style It Less venture. Here’s a round-up of all my 2008 Bargain Looks for a walk down memory lane.

Faux Leather Jacket, Red Jumper, Jeans and Boots 
Blazer, Cami, Skirt, Boots
Ruffled Tiered Top, Jeans and Flats
Tank Top, Bolero, Skirt, & Boots
Tunic, Shorts & Wedge
Fall Look : Brown Dress, Boots & Levi’s Blazer
Under $55 Fall Look : Purple and Layers
Early Fall Look : Brown Retro Print Dress
Polka Dot Smocked Top & Jeans
Satin …read more

I wore my ruffled tiered top this past Thanksgiving. We had our own intimate dinner at our house where I cooked everything by the way. Even if we were just in our house, that doesn’t stop me (or the family) from looking nice for the Holidays. Interestingly enough, I was going to wear the top 2 days before Thanksgiving when I had to go to Wal-Mart to pick up other stuff for the dinner. My husband looked at me that day and said, "Baby, that top is too pretty for Wal-Mart".  So I changed into a basic blue drawstring …read more

Ok, I’m back, and here’s what I wore today. I figured I might as well show you, right? But first I must say that today I wanted to look like a HOT Mama. See, I’ve been wearing my gladiator sandals a lot (shorts, dresses) and as much as I love keeping in with the trend, I wasn’t really feeling like HOT. Maybe trendy Mama, but not Hot Mama. I was comfy but not hot. So instead of the usual flats with shorts, I decided to add some height, hence the wedge. I wasn’t about to wear pumps with shorts. …read more

I’m really obsessed with Maxi Dresses this season. I believe it’s very flattering to my body type. The flowy skirt hides my huge children-baring hips..LOL. Plus it’s so easy to make it work. You don’t need much really. A pair of nice flats and accessories are optional.
Floral Maxi Dress, $29.80
T-Strap Studded Flats, $14.99
(Image : Forever21, UrbanOG)

I’ve seen a lot of celebs rocking the garden floral dress with heels look these days so I thought I’d create one for us too. Unfortunately though the floral bubble dress I first found is only available in size S . But don’t worry coz I’ll keep looking for other dresses for M and L sizes. Just keep coming back
Floral Bubble Dress, $34.80
Black crisscross peep-toe slingback pumps, $10.99
OVERALL TOTAL : $45.79

A black clutch would go nicely with this ensemble.
(Images : Forever21, UrbanOG)

Image details: La Mer and Oceana Party for World Ocean Day 2008 served by picapp.com

I adore this black tiered dress and black peep-toe mary jane pumps look from Rosario Dawson. It’s so simple. All she has for accessories are her rings and wonderful smile. A low-maintenance look yet so chic and sophisticated. Click more to find out how I copied Rosario Dawson’s black tiered dress look for less.

*Image © Dexie J. Wharton / Style It Less 
There’s a funny story about this Breakin’ Loose White Spaghetti straps Smocked dress. I didn’t know I had it…LOL. I was setting bags aside in my room yesterday so the Hubs could vacuum and run the carpet cleaner when I came upon a bag from Goody’s. I was surprised to find this white smocked dress. Suffice it to say, I wore it when we went out to run some errands .
Breakdown of this outfit :

Breakin’ Loose White Smocked Dress, on sale for $12

PAYLESS Floral Green espadrille, on sale for …read more