H&M Clearance Review

One of my reasons for starting this blog is to show that you can find great items if you search the clearance racks.  Just because its on clearance doesn't mean there is anything wrong with it.  Yes, you may have to pay closer attention to detail making sure their is nothing defective or stained, but the same goes for thrifting.

Not For Me!

Green flowy wrap dress-$20

Target Clearance Picks

I am an in and out shopper for the most part.  I don't generally browse or pay much attention to displays.  I head straight for the red sale and clearance signs.  Especially when at Target, I find paying full price for an item of clothing ridiculous.  I could probably count on one hand the number of times I've done so.  Occasionally, a non-sale item will catch my eye and I'll add it to my wishlist in the back of mind. If I find I still like it after it goes on sale or is hanging among other clearance items then I'll get it.

Not all Targets are created equal when it comes to clearance selections.  The store closest to my new house is amazing! At the current moment they have probably 10 or 12 clearance racks all nicely sorted by size and type of item.  If you try something on and need a size up or down they probably have it and you can find it.  My old target store never had anything on clearance.  Items were purchased and rotated out so quickly.  There'd be one clearance rack and that's if your lucky.  The entire Christmas season last year there was nothing!!


Not For Me!
Purple Embroidered on the bottom sleeveless top (couldn't find on website)-$14

This top was cute, but too big on me. I tried on a size medium and it was too loose in the chest, which is pretty rare for me these days!  I like tops and dresses with empire waists but I have to be careful now and make sure they don't make me look prego.

Yes I'll take it!

Merona Tank Dress with Twist Front-$10

I can't stop buying dresses at the moment.  I keep find such cute ones like this polka dot number.  I love that dresses hide things so well and jersey ones like this you don't have to worry to much about fit.  Also on a blue and white polka dot obsession at the moment.  Put together a new swimsuit with large polka dot top and small dot bottom from JCPenny and Sears respectively for under $10 total! Yay for end of summer swimsuit clearance.

Add to Wishlist
Merona Water Repellant Short Trench Coat-$45

Never had a trench coat before and I really want one.  Thinking about finding a nice short one like this and maybe a long one to wear over dresses.  I liked the darker khakhi color and checkered print of this one.  I tried on the small and medium (small pictured). On the medium one the sleeves were really long and baggy and the small looks like it's not able to close when open and makes me look like a stuffed sausage when closed.

Amidst Packing Ross Run

Needed to go buy sheets today for our new bed being delivered tomorrow so I headed over to my new favorite and conveniently located across the street store, Ross.  My husband thinks he's getting more room on the bed, but I bet I can take up an entire king size bed if I try.   Of course before checking the bedding section I follow my usual browsing pattern at the store.  I skip the purse and accessory section as I rarely change my purse.  I head straight for the shoe section and find these beauties:

Nine West brown platform heels on sale for $19.99! It was too good of a deal for me to pass up.  If you think walking in 4 inch heels is hard try maintaining your balance while wearing them and bending over to take photos!

My next stop on while browsing Ross is always the dress section.  I grab a few selections to try on just for fun. Such as this ugly number. It didn't make sense on the hanger and my curiosity compelled me to try it on.  I think my expression says it all. The bow tie is pointless and accentuates nothing. Its a cummerbund gone wrong. There is quite a bit of extra fabric under the bust and I don't even know where to begin on the skirt.  The fabric is an unappealing off white with a yellowish tint.  It just plain fails.

Eventually, I make my way over to the bedding section and find 500 thread count cotton sheets in a pretty steel gray color with a satin sheen to it.  I'd love to have bright floral sheets or maybe something in a nice pastel print but my husband would probably cut them up into rags.

And lastly, my outfit for today.

Shirt: Ross-French Laundry~$7

Belt:Ross-Came with another shirt~$10

Jeans:Nordstrom Rack-Joes Jeans, Honey booty fit~$70

Shoes:Old Navy-Silver strap sandals ~$20

Bag: American Eagle Outfitters~too old for me to remember

Approximate Total Cost~$107

Yes, I know $70 for a pair of jeans doesn't seem like a bargain.  And believe me they weren't easy for me to purchase mentally. I called up my husband and texted pictures to friends before caving in and buying them.  I justify them with how fabulous my butt makes them look ;)

Target Dress Review

The three dresses I've reviewed were all found on the clearance racks for under $20. Target is a great place to find clearance items, accessories like belts, bags, sunglasses and even jewelry at budget conscious prices.

Merona Collection

Donna Crepe Dress

I really liked this dress when I first saw it in Target stores a few weeks ago. I was attracted to the bright colors and paisley like print. As well as, the ties to accentuate the waistline. I'm a total sucker for anything that ties or has a bow. One unfortunate thing about this dress is the material, its 100% polyester and has a paper like texture that makes it flare out from the body and stay there. I tried on a size 6 which was a little tight across the bust so it might flatter smaller chests more. It was a little loose on my waist but the ties remedied the situation. I liked the modest neckline but didn't care for the shape of the skirt. I may go back and see if i can find a size 8 to try on, maybe a size up would flatter my shape more.

Converse One Star

Lydia Alanna Dress

I think what attracted me to this dress was its similarity to a dress my cousin has and looks fabulous in. I tried on a size small because i couldn't find a size medium in purple. The dress also comes in a light grey color, but I'm trying to stop my current wardrobe trend of heather grey dresses. This dress again was too small in the chest. The zipper didn't even make it up the last three inches or so. I liked the empire waist and the fabric (100% cotton) but didn't care for the fact that the dress covered all of my back. This one is also worth another try in a size up. (I'm still figuring out what size range i fit into with my newly plumped body)

Xhilaration

Challis Kimono Dress

I really like this style of dress but thought the large chest would rule them out completely for me. My husband suggested I just go for it and try one. Of course, he encourages any visible cleavage. I liked the print and thought what the hell, may as well give it a try and I'm glad I did. Despite the plunging neckline little cleavage is actually visible. The dress is casual and even short enough to wear with jeggings or tights as shown above. For ten bucks I can ignore the fact that its 100% rayon and I think I'll be wearing this dress often for the remainder of summer and through the fall.