How to Successfully Dress for Less? (Italy Haul)

Hello girls!

I have another fashion haul for you :)

Recently, I have discovered the pleasures of shopping at italian open markets!

There is an open market, close to where I live, every Tuesday mornings, so this has become a part of my weekly routine!

Getting up a bit earlier every Tuesday and taking a walk around the market, searching for bargains and unique items really makes my entire week!

In my video "How to Successfully Dress for Less?" I'm showing you all the things that I got at italian open market, during the past month:

Shopping at italian open market means buying good quality clothing items, whilst spending less that you would normally have to spend when buying these items in a regular stores!

Now, let me share some of my purchases with you...

Let's start with the accessories!

My new earrings!
I think these are all soo pretty :)
I especially adore wearing those sparkly silver stars ♥

I was thrilled when I found this ring at italian open market!
I was searching for it ever since Sex & the City 2 came out!!!

You can also shop for used/ vintage items at italian open market...

here is what I got:

"Vintage" style Diesel jacket, paid only 10 €!

Also, you can find the latest trends at such a ridiculous prices!

We all know that vibrant orange is a must this Fall/ Winter season, and military trend is

definitely in, so I couldn't have been happier when I spoted this vibrant orange jacket for only 3 €!!!

How amazing/ incredible is that?

(& here I'm talking about a brand new item!)

This jacket will be great in Spring time as well.
Now it's a perfect layering piece.

 More great bargains...

at italian open market there is an outlet with designer clothes & footwear...

I found this beautiful Kookai wool coat (originally priced at 289.00 €) discounted at 20.00 €

a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!

Of course, there was only one available, in a size EU 36.

Luckily, it was my size! ;)

Stylish & warm coat by Kookai brand.

My new booties for Fall/ Winter 2011./12.
Soon, I'll be doing a blog post on my boots haul/collection for the Fall/ Winter season 2011./12.
as, besides these two pairs, I bought quite a few other (irresistable!!!) pairs ;)

Snakeskin print is IN this season!
I really like this one piece snakeskin print blouse/ grey top.
The material is so soft, it feels really good against your skin (one definitely wouldn't expect this quality for such a low price!)
At only 3€, I can definitely say I got myself a great bargain, once again! :)

I hope you enjoyed my haul and this blog post, which purpose was to let you know that you don't have to go bankrupt in order to dress according to the latest trends!

I really don't believe in needing to spend a lot of money to look good, or to dress well & I'm here to prove this to you :)

Hopefully this blog post inspired you to become a bargain hunter yourself &... maybe save up some money?

hihi

Kiss from Italy

♥ Sonja

Shopping at Italian Open Market With My Friend Stefi! Vlog/OOTD/Haul!

Hi girls!

This is going to be a quick blog post, due to the fact that I just uploaded a new video on my youtube channel, & I think you'll enjoy watching it :)

Yesterday I went at the italian open market with my good friend Stefania & she kindly agreed to be featured in my video & say a few words about her outfit & just a big, big "HI (or, CIAO, ehm!)" to all of my lovely viewers & subbies!

We had a lovely time together and I managed to find a few nice pieces at a great price, so my conclusion was: "We have to go more often at the italian open market!"

In my video, I'm also showing you what did I buy, so make sure to check it out, you can click on the play button bellow, to watch it:

You'll see a gorgeous green coloured oversized blouse that I got for only 3 €, a Burberry inspired silk/cotton scarf & loads & loads of fun accessories: Earrings, bracelets and... colorful COCONUT WATCHES!!!

& yes, I remembered to quickly show you my OOTD :)

I wore my new faux leather shorts (& yes, I am preparing a video on how to style a faux leather shorts!)

by Tally Weijl fashion store.

I wanted to keep this styling casual chic, so I went for the oversized top by Matthew Williamson and a linen, military green, loose, vest from H&M.

When talking about a leather shorts, my fear is always to appear too sexy, agressive or "out there", which leads into trashy...this is why I completed the styling with oversized clothes on top and a pair of simple, black ballet flats!

I wanted to lead this styling into a trendy/casual/chic/rocker inspired direction!

You tell me, did I suceed in that?  (Hopefully I did!)

My ballet flats are Flyfor brand, bought here in Italy.

I'm also wearing: Chanel logo earrings,

Black leather cuff bracelet from H&M (men's dept.)

Avon jewellery watch with Swarovski crystals.

Black "Diva style" sunnies from H&M.

I bought my grey/black bag in Trieste, Italy, a few years ago.

My white skull scarf (that I was wearing as a bag accessorie) is from accessorize store called "Vanity".

I completed the styling with this adorable, sparkly Panda ring that I got at wholesale-dress.net
and the price of it is only $ 2.70!
You can purchase the same ring here, CLICK HERE!

& I think this is it! ;)

<3

My dear friend Stefi & I.

Un bacio a tutte!

xx Sonja

Ciaooo, ciaooo! ;)