when to choose quality over quantity

Happy Friday eve ya'll! So by now you probably know me well enough to know I am all about a deal, and saving money. I've always wanted to be a Chanel purse, Prada sunglasses type of girl, but that's just not me. Maybe in my next life, but for now, I strive to be on trend and feel my best, without breaking the bank. Today though, I want to talk about when you should choose quality for your wardrobe over quantity. Early on this summer I was on the hunt for white jeans. I tried on (no joke) at least 7 pair that were all around the $50 price range. I hated every single one. They didn't fit right, or they were too ripped, or they were super thin and I knew I wouldn't get more than 10 wears out of them.I slightly felt like the heavens opened up when I tried on this pair of white jeans though. They are definitely more than what I usually spend on jeans, but the fit was perfect, the material felt like real quality, and I knew I'd be wearing them for summers to come. So, to each his own! But, in my opinion, a good pair of white jeans that will last you years (instead of buying a $50 pair every summer), is totally worth it.And this top - let's talk for a minute about Bella Dahl. I'm sure you've seen some of Lo's posts about them - but we are both obsessed. The top I'm wearing here isn't your typical denim top. Because it's from Bella Dahl, the quality is truly amazing, and you would not believe how soft it is. BD is known for creating ultra-soft women’s essentials, with outstanding quality. Each and every item is hand-dyed, treated and quality controlled in Los Angeles, using only the finest materials.Also, I got this entire look (top, jeans, and birks) from St. Bernard Sports! A few years back I always thought of this store when I needed new snowboarding gear or a Patagonia fleece. However, it has quickly become my one-stop-shop for anything and everything. They carry high end fashion lines, sporting goods, LAFCO candles, and literally anything your heart could desire. Make sure you check out my instagram to see how you could win a $100 giftcard to their store!

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little black t-shirt dress

Every girl needs at least one piece her in wardrobe that's her total go-to. Whether you're needing to get semi-dressy, or run to the grocery store...something you can throw on without even thinking about it. This little black t-shirt dress is that piece for me. First of all, the price is amazing. Second of all, it's perfect for a casual date night with a statement necklace (like I wore it here), but I've also worn it with slip on sandals to run to the grocery store and pick up dry cleaning. It's super lightweight and perfect for summer!  

And it's definitely safe to say it was love at first sight between these fringe mules and myself. I'd been needing some black heels and loved that these weren't like anything else in my shoe collection. The heel is taller than what I usually wear, but they are so comfortable that I don't mind at all!

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[show_shopthepost_widget id="772450"]Photos by: Lindsey Brittain