My Secret to Shopping

When I go shopping I have two goals in mind: 1. find unique pieces and 2. find inexpensive yet nice pieces. Let me tell you, these goals have kept me from spending more than I should and it allows me to buy things that I truly love. Some stores are hit and miss with this technique but one store almost always has something for me.

Do you want to know my top secret store? Yes? Like super yes?

shirt: Ann Taylor (not available now) | pants: Forever 21 | purse: Target | shoes: Target

Well good! It’s Ann Taylor.

Whenever I go shopping in this store I don’t see that many other teenage girls shopping in there so I know for sure that what I’m buying won’t be on every other girl, which is exactly what I want. And, the sale rack is always on point. Shopping secrets from other people don’t usually include popular stores, but since Ann Taylor isn’t typically a popular store for teens, my secret includes it! I bought this shirt a few months ago on the sale rack for about $20 originally like $50 something. Insane. I absolutely love how flowy it is. It’s the perfect top to throw on whenever I’m looking for something simple and comfortable. What’s not to love?

Do you have any “shopping secrets”?

 

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  • http://barbieandkenbrinkerhoff.blogspot.com/ Courtney B

    Okay, you are GORGEOUS! And I love this outfit! I nevvvvver go in Ann Taylor but obviously I’m missing out! Next shopping trip I’m definitely going in!

  • Jen West

    We are totally related, I always worked in business suits and I ALWAYS got everything at Ann Taylor. (I now flip between Ann Taylor and White House Black Market) I am really glad I don’t live in a big city because I think it would then be Tory Burch! And my husband and pocketbook would then kill me…

  • Emmy

    Lovely, Chloe! I love Ann Taylor too! I’ve grown alot over the last few years, and I notice too that know teens shop at Ann Taylor! I still love it though!

  • Wanda Hoffs

    oh how I love Ann Taylor, and I love having a wardrobe no one else has better!

  • http://lady-of-style.blogspot.de/ Lady of Style

    My first visit to Ann Taylor was about 6 years ago and I am glad they ship to Germany in the meantime as I love their style.
    You are right, not targeting at your agegroup but it’s all about the right styling… on the contrary shops like Forever21 are not necessarily for my age yet I can find trendy pieces and pair them with more classic ones.

    This shirt is gorgeous on you especially with the beautiful matching necklace.

    Annette | Lady of Style

  • Inge Jane

    Gorgeous top, I am really loving the color and print!

    Inge
    This Ever Evolving Life

  • Kimber Ashley

    I love Ann Taylor! I started really shopping there right after college. Their dresses are to die for. I do have to wait for them to move to the sale rack, but I have never found a place that so consistently carries dresses that flatter so well! And I love dresses.

  • http://thecreamtomycoffee.com/ Ashley

    Oh that’s smart! I actually used to always buy stuff from the “mom” section of target when i was a teenager so that I would have different clothes than my friends. Now that I’m pushing 30, I definitely like that section better than the juniors section anyway!

    I forget about Ann Taylor - I need to remember to stop in next time I’m in the mall! You look gorgeous and I really love that top!

  • thewheelchairmommy

    Ann Taylor is pretty fabulous and you look very sophisticated wearing it! :)

  • http://the-travel-guru.com/ Roni Faida

    I actually never go into Ann Taylor. No reason, I’m just not a big shopper so I very rarely go to the mall. But I’ll think about them next time I need to shop.

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    It’s amazing what you can find :) You may thank us, or hate us, haha!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Too funny! I LOVE Tory Burch - we are definitely related :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    That’s a great point - it’s a mix between styles that can make them your own. Love that thinking and thanks for the compliment!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Their dresses are the best!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Thank you!!