Finals!

Hello Readers,

I (Bargainista) will be going on hiatus due to my new residence at the Library until finals are over! 

Be back when I'm a Junior!

Sincerely,

Bargainista

Get the Look (For Less)

Jessica Szohr

All clothing from Forever21

Olivia Palermo

Top, shorts, and sunglasses from Old Navy, shoes from Piperlime, necklace from ModCloth, Handbag from Aldo

The Essentials: Summer Internship

As the end of the school year draws near, summer is on everyones mind. If you have a summer internship you may already have thought of doing a closet check to make sure you have an appropriate summer internship wardrobe. If you are interning or working in a city that has hot and humid summers, it is important to dress for the weather while also looking professional! Here are my essential summer pieces. All under $50

Versatile Shells 

 

Gap: $19.99

 Where them under a cardigan, blazer or on it's own to transition from a day to night look

White Blouse

  Gap: $17.99

White always looks fresh for summer and matches almost everything!

Bright Pencil Skirt

 Nordstroms: $44.90

Keep the top simple!

Wedges

  Piperlime: $49.99

And Don't Forget To Add Some Glam Accessorise

 Nordstrom: $44.90

Piperlime: $43.99

Piperlime: $32.99

Enjoy!

Summer Jackets

No, not an oxymoron, jackets are a great summer staple. They are great over dresses on a breezy day or with shorts on a chilly night. Here are a few of my favorites all under $35

Old Navy- $34.99

 

Piper Lime- $34.99

Forever21- $22.80

Forever21- $19.90

Lands End- $34.99

And some general summer "Dos" and "Don'ts"

DO:

Light weigh jackets (obviously)

Floral skirts with button downs

Bright bathing suits

Canvas sneakers and shorts

Patterned beach towels

DONT:

Man Capris

Cut-off short shorts

Too much bronzer

Necklaces with bathing suits

Wearing something that was meant to be a top as a dress

Enjoy!

Cheap Eats: DC

I get a lot of requests asking me to post more about budget-friendly eateries in the District. Here are a few goodies where you can find a good meal for under $15...

Panera

 What to get- Thai Chicken salad, French Onion soup

Cafe Tu-O-Tu

What to get- smoked salmon salad, california chicken wrap

Chop't

 

What to get- Sante Fe salad, Kebob Cobb

K St. Bagel

  What to get- Turkey Sandwich, Salmon Spread

Baked & Wired

 The best cupcake in DC, not a meal per se, but you get the idea

Enjoy!

 

Pedal to the Metal!

Metallics are in! Here are a few of my favorites, all under $50

 

Gap- $29.99

Gap- $16.95

House of Harlow 1960- $30

J.Crew- $11.99

ModCloth- $44.99

Enjoy!

Start Spreading the News

My trip to New York City was a major success in the fun department but not so much in the bargainista department. So since I do not have anything clothing-wise to report, here are the highlights of my great trip!

Come and Meet Those Dancing Feet...

I saw two AMAZING musicals!

and

both shows were great! Jersey boys has great music and Memphis wowed me with large dance numbers and a truly touching plot

Celebrity Sighting

 I saw Bethanny Frankel in Soho! 

Food, Glorious Food

I was treated to some great meals!

  Otto is a great Italian restaurant owned by Mario Batali! Great pizza!

Tea Time

 Lady Mendel's is a small boutique hotel in Gramercy Park which offers a fun high tea!

Overall, a great trip!

Enjoy!