Spring is the perfect time to spruce up the wardrobe for the warm months ahead. I always enjoy picking up a few new pieces to add to the rotation, but in the process I try to be mindful of how much I’m spending to keep my budget in check.
Today I’m sharing with you three cute new outfits I’ve picked up for spring that incorporate some of this year’s fashion trends-including fringe, cold-shoulders, and geometric prints. Even better, all of these outfits were purchased at Target, Wal-mart, and K-mart- making them budget-friendly!
Dressed Up Fringe
Styled With: Tank-$4 on Clearance (Target), Skirt-$20 BOGO 50 (Target), Sweater- $4 on Clearance (JCPenney), High Heels-$10 on Clearance (K-mart), Necklace $3 on Clearance (Burkes Outlet)= $41 Total
This jacquard fringe mini is the ideal skirt to go straight from the office to date night. Although the skirt and tank are pretty basic pieces, adding in a colorful cardigan and cute necklace really dress up the look, making it perfect for spring.
Girly Boho Chic
Styled with: Cold Shoulder Peasant Blouse-$9 (Wal-mart), High-Low Lace Skirt with Belt-$13 (Wal-mart), Lace Up Sandals-$10 on Clearance (Target-similar)= $32 Total
So, I don’t know about you all but I thought this outfit was simply too adorable to pass up. I love that peasant tops have made a come back and I’m loving the cute cold shoulder detail in this blouse. The high-low skirt is also a really versatile piece that could easily be dressed up or down.
Paint the Town in Geometric
Styled with: Geometric Print Dress with Zip-Up Front-$20 on Sale (K-mart), Belt-$5 (Wal-mart), Pumps-$8 on Clearance (Target)= $33 Total
This dress has such a gorgeous print that you’ll definitely be noticed wherever you go. I really love the zip-front detail and the geometric pattern, and I chose to add the blue belt to really accentuate the waist. Perfect for special occasions and family outings.
Which look is your favorite for Spring? What fashion trends are you loving at the moment?
Thanks for stopping by!-Cara
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These are perfect looks for Spring! I could see myself wearing all of these, especially with how inexpensive they all were! Thank you so much for linking up with us in the Best of the Blogosphere Link-Up this week! Hope you’ll join us again tomorrow
Thanks Ashley! ๐
Love them all – you look gorgeous Cara – Thank you for sharing with Pin Worthy Wednesday
Aw thank-you, Amberjane! ๐
These are fab looks and I love your hair!
Thank-you! ๐
So I completely love that skirt from Target!! I think I will be buying one myself. There goes my shopping addiction. Hahaha. I also love the dress!!! All of these are adorable!
Thank-you! Haha, hey admitting is the first step ๐
I love the middle one! So cute and super affordable
Thank-you! ๐
Such cute dresses! I’m currently looking for a dress to take on vacation in a couple of weeks. I’m loving the boho one you modeled!
Thank-you! ๐
I love the colors in the geometric print dress. It looks great on you!
Southern Soul
Thanks Brittany! ๐
I need that skirt in my life!!
It would look great on you, Jacquelyn!
Love them all, but the Dress-Up Fringe is my favorite! It could be the blue [my favorite color], but it is also what I would most likely wear. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Erin! It’s probably my favorite look as well. Blue is a great color ๐
You look gorgeous and I love this idea for a post! I find so many cute styles on other blogs, but I can never afford any of them! Thanks for creating a budget friendly fashion post.
Thank-you! I’m all about the budget-friendly items ๐
Hi, I am Ada. I have stopped by before. Three great Early Spring Outfits. I particularly love that geo artsy dress. So cute and feminine. Perfect for Easter, too.
I host a linkup on Thursdays. I would love to have you linkup with me. Thanks.
Have a fantastic rest of the week! Ada. =)
Hi Ada, thank-you so much for stopping by! I’d love to link-up on your blog, thanks for the invite! ๐
OH I love that last outfit so much! It looks great on you. And I love that you wrote down all of the prices and added up the total. How you keep track of that, amazing!
Thank-you! ๐
I love all the outfits – but my favorite is that feminine and lovely white skirt! You look wonderful and you carry this so well with your beautiful smile! ๐
Aw thank-you Clare! So sweet of you to say ๐
These are some amazing deals & you look super cute in all of the looks!! Really love that last dress, it’s such a fun & vibrant print!
Marta
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so pretty. love the bold print on the last one, especially!
Thanks Elle! It’s such a unique print, I really like it ๐
These dresses are so cute!! I’ve been really wanting to buy some cute dresses for the spring and summer months. I really don’t have any and it’s quite sad haha
Thank-you! Target and K-mart both carry lots of cute styles, or even Kohls always has a great selection. ๐
Lovely! I particularly like the outfit with the pop of turquoise.
Thanks Bree!
All of these outfits look wonderful on you!
Thanks Diana, so sweet! ๐
What cute outfits!! Love that they are all so affordable!
xo Ashley
Thank-you Ashley! ๐
That geometric print is so cute! I can never seem to have an eye for putting basics together with things that will make it a stylish outfit. I need to stop by those stores and strike up some inspiration!
Thanks Nikki! You definitely should ๐
Love all of those outfits but the fringe skirt is my favourite! So chic!
Thank-you! It’s probably my favorite as well ๐
Love your outfits! Especially the last one! Fits you perfectly! Love it!
Thanks Stephanie! ๐
The last dress is so cute! I love going to places like Target and finding clothes on the cheap.
xoxo, Jenny
Thank-you! Me too ๐
These are great! I was in Target just the other day gushing over all the cute boho style clothes they have. I can’t wait for next payday so I can go snag a few items!
Thank-you! Yes, they definitely have some cute pieces right now! If you can catch them on a bogo or bogo50 sale-even better! ๐
All of these looks are so good! Such a boho babe!!
Shauna
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Thanks Shauna! You’re a boho babe yourself ๐
Wow! Super cute outfits. The second boho look is definitely my favorite ๐ I love shopping on a budget, it’s so amazing what you can find!
Thank-you so much! I agree, it never hurts to look! ๐
You look adorable in each one!
Thank-you Linda! ๐
Fun spring colors! I wish it would warm up here!!!
Thank-you! It’s a little chilly here today as well. Hoping the weather picks up here soon for us both ๐
I love all these outfits, but I’m so obsessed with that bottom dress!
Thanks Erin! It has such a unique, colorful print- I couldn’t pass it up! ๐
I love that floral blouse in the second look – so cute!
Thanks Christina! The colors is what drew me in with that blouse ๐
Loving all of these looks, so many fun colors <3
Green Fashionista
Thanks Kate! I always like playing up my wardrobe with different colors in the spring ๐
I love all 3 looks! It’s hard to decide which is my favorite, but I adore the pop of color in the first one. Great picks!
Thank-you Emelia! ๐
You look fabulous in all three of these looks! I am seriously loving that jacquard skirt with the pop of turquoise.
Jennie – A Pocketful of Polka Dots
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Aw thank-you Jennie! It’s such a classic skirt! ๐
i love all the outfits and you look stunning in them.
Girl boho chic is definitely my fave. x
Aw thank-you! I definitely gravitate towards boho chic as well ๐
Great looks – I love the high/low skirt!
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Thanks Lauren! Isn’t it cute?-couldn’t believe the price on it!
You look great in all three!!
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Thanks Darcy! ๐
Hard to decide but I think the boho chic one if my favourite ๐ I love the top and the lace skirt
Thanks Laura! ๐ I think I’ll get a lot of wear out of the lace skirt, it’s just so pretty!
Very pretty! I love the pheasant top!
Thank-you! I liked that it had an open shoulder detail, which made it different. ๐
What amazing deals! I never get that lucky. I usually shop sales, but never get these kinds of deals. And all three outfits look so cute on you!
Thanks Leslie! ๐ I do most of my shopping in off seasons, when everything is clearanced down and I try to buy versatile pieces that can be worn in different ways.
You are the cutest! You look lovely in all these looks!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
Thanks Greta! ๐
Dresses are my go-to…so easy and quick to pair with a cardigan for chillier mornings.
I do like outfit #1 the best!
I like how you did budget styling. When I see people on blogs wearing $250 everything (like, not total), I’m like get out of here. LOL
Thank-you! I love how easy dresses are too and you can make them casual or dressy depending on the accessories you pair with it. & I feel the exact same about $250 pieces. I mean maybe one day when I’m rich…nah, who am I kidding I’ll still shop at Target-haha.
I have the shirt and skirt from Walmart in different colors. I like the way you paired those together. I’ll be featuring mine on my blog soon. Great minds think alike ๐
Awesome Melanie! I’ll definitely check that out ๐
So cute Cara! I love the dress in the last pictures. You are adorable and I love that you are styling affordable clothes.
Came over from Amaze Me Monday. ๐
Thanks Stacey! So glad you stopped by ๐
Cute! My favorite is the black, white, and teal, but the other too are all spring-y!
Thanks Kristin! I think the fringe skirt is my favorite as well ๐
Looks great Cara! You are so pretty. Love you Daddy and Mommy.
Thanks! Love you both too!
I love the peasant top outfit especially, and that high-low skirt with the lace. So pretty! Also, your hair looks gorgeous!
Thanks Jennifer! The skirt is so cute-would look great on you too! ๐
I love the fringe outfit! You’re a good bargain shopper…my kind of girl!
do, Kristina
Thank-you! Haha, my mama taught me well ๐
All of these looks are gorgeous!!! I especially love that last dress!!! And black and white is always so classic, love it with that pop of teal.
Thank-you! ๐
I absolutely ADORE that patterned dress at the end! Gosh I want that now haha. Thanks so much for sharing this as I’m all about the deals ๐
Thank-you! The color/pattern really popped when I saw it in the store, so I couldn’t pass it up. Happy to share all the deals ๐
I love that fringe skirt!
Thank-you! It has such cute detail on it!
I love all three looks, Cara! They’re perfect for spring. Some trends I’m loving for spring are soft details like lace, and I’m loving the rose quartz and serenity color trends I’ve been seeing in stores! Great post!
Thank-you! Yes, I’m loving all the lace pieces as well and I especially love the rose quartz color. ๐
These are super cute! I love the bright pop of color in the cardigan! Great pieces!
Thanks Tiffany! I agree, it’s a great color for spring ๐
Target is always my go to for new stuff at good price points!
I agree- They always carry the latest trends that won’t break the bank, which I love. ๐
Love sweater you paired with skirt and the white and pattern dress is really pretty
Thanks Candy! It was such a unique print, I couldn’t pass it up.
You look so pretty! I love that black and white skirt from Target! Don’t you just love when they do BOGO sales?
Thank-you Stephanie! I definitely do-haha I may or may not just make a special trip when they do ๐
You are an angel!! I love all these so much and I am the same kind of shopper!! Target is my friend, lol!! Hope you have a glorious day, you look so beautiful!
Thank-you so much! Target is my friend too-haha ๐
Dresses aren’t worn often enough. They are SO easy!
And Target clothes have never let me down. They last forever.
I agree, Kristin! The quality of Target clothes are awesome!
You look SO adorable in them all
Love your hair in the white/print dress!!!
That turquoise cardigan is great with the black/white look. Just enough POP!
Aw thank-you! I’ve always really like the black and turquoise combo ๐