Looking a million bucks, with twenty bucks..

My birthday was in June. I turned twenty and received gift cards as a present because my mum knows that for the $50 she could have spent on me, she would have purchased one item...and I'd use the $50 to purchase 10!
And that's exactly what I did!
The huge bonus to having a birthday that falls around this time of year is the mid-year sales - and not to toot my own horn here or anything, but I know where all the best bargains are.
I have a huge problem with paying full price for anything, because, let's be honest.. full price is cost price, plus an average of 75% added on top.
You'll notice I hardly ever by brand name clothing..In many cases I just believe they're not worth the price. Especially when a lot of fashions are just in for a season. By avoiding brand name clothing, I save A LOT of money. Yes, big brands have gotten where they are for a reason, and yes, you pay more for better quality etc, etc.. I know all this!! BUT, sometimes, all a brand name is, is a shirt imported from China for $3, with the words "BILLABONG" printed across it. (Also take note that I said "brand name", not designers... Chanel, Dior etc are a completely different story... and no, currently in my life I would never own anything that expensive anyway).
Another thing you may notice though, is that I don't often buy insanely fashionable pieces.. I buy things that I know I can work with for at least 2 years and that can work with things I already own.
My philosophy is, that I'm a size 12... my clothes range from a size 10-14 and even if I ever became an 8, things would still fit. I'm already 20...I'm going to be this size for a long time, so most things I buy are useful to me for a long period of time. Especially shoes.. I've been a size 8 since year 8. I still have a pair of Nikes that I got in year 9 (that was in 2007..!)
Anyway...
Where I spent my b'day money:
- Supre factory outlet
- Tempt (closing down sale... 50% off already 50% off..! what?!)
- Cotton On
- Cotton On Body
- Diva
- And a few other random places

I will get a few photos of some things and post them on here a little later. But some of my favourite finds:
- A staple black long sleeved leotard from Supre - $3.75
- V neck coloured shirts from Supre - $2.50 each (I live in these...I have pink, purple, blue, yellow, white and cream!)
- Patterned pants from Supre - $7.50
- Purple blazer from supre $7.50
- Ankle boots from Cotton On - $5.00
- Yellow statement necklace from Diva - $3
(There is A LOT more, but these were some of my faves)

So pretty much, I could make many outfits from the above finds...
Day time: V neck shirt, patterned pants and boots = $15 for whole outfit.
Night time: Patterned pants, leotard, blazer, necklace and boots = $21.75 for the whole outfit
So it's pretty funny when I go out with male friends... and their shirt alone cost more than my whole outfit from head to toe...and I'm the girl!

Never pay full price...
Photos of some of my amazing finds will be posted soon x