Whenever I think about St. Patrick’s Day, my mind wanders to corned beef and cabbage, leprechauns, and everything in a shamrock green color. However, I realized this year that I really don’t have much in green except for Olive green. I definitely wasn’t in the mood to be pinched, so I put together this casual Friday, St. Patrick’s Day appropriate look. I paired two shades of olive green with some wedges for spring and some gold accessories for that pot of gold you would hope to find at the end of the rainbow.
I felt super chic when I put this outfit all together and can you believe absolutely none of these items are considered “high-end”?!? My dress is old from Charlotte Russe and the jacket is from Forever 21. The earrings came in a set from Francesca’s and the necklace I got on clearance at Express. The Tommy Hilfiger purse I picked up at Ross for less than $20, the wedges are from DSW and I paid less than $30. The sunglasses are the only item I paid full price for and this brand by A.J. Morgan at Nordstrom goes for about $24 a pair.
Jacket / Similar Dress / Wedges
Similar Purse / Necklace / Similar Earrings / Sunglasses
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY – DON’T USE LUCK TO HANDLE YOUR FINANCES
Are you dreaming about your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? I know that money doesn’t buy happiness, but it does give you a nice security blanket. It would be really nice to not always be stressing over money right? Buy that house you have wanted, send your kids to college, and save for a comfortable retirement. You can’t rely on luck to accomplish these things though. You need to create a plan instead.
Set Goals
You can’t wander around in the dark aimlessly and hope to get somewhere. The first step is create goals for your finances that you can work towards. This will help you realistically plan for where you want to see your savings and investments in 5 years. Then you will also have something to measure against and keep track of how you are doing.
Track Your Spending & Develop a Budget
If you know where your money is going then it is easier to create a budget to help you spend that money. Keep your receipts and divy them up by category at the end of the month. This is a great way to track your actual spending habits. From these spending habits you can create your monthly budget and move on to step 3!
Look Where You Can Save
Once you know where you are spending, then you can look for ways to cut back and save. Do you really need Starbucks every morning? Perhaps you can give yourself a set grocery budget to stick to. Little items can really add up, so try cutting out a few small things first.
Get Financial Advice
This may a hard one for you. Perhaps you don’t want to bring another person in on your finances, but it can really help have someone else take a look at your financial picture. You don’t need to go out and pay a ton of money for a financial planner, but look for people that may give you a free consultation, or a family member that is willing to help.
Doing all of these things may not help you find the leprechaun’s pot of gold, but it sure can help you create your own.
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What a gorgeous dress! I love the color and the shoes, so fun for St. Patrick’s day or any other day!
You look fabulous in your “high end” looking outfit! I have “luck” when I’m not expecting it at Forever21… but sometimes its just chaos at that store! haha…
What a beautiful dress! I love how you styled it, so great!
That is a really lovely dress! I love the color and this shoes go perfectly with it!
Do adults still pinch others when not wearing green on St. Patties day? That’s a scary thought! Love the look!
I wore a jade green today, too. I totally believe in saving where you can. It is important for your future, if you want to retire without having to have a small job.
That olive dress rocks! I love how it seemingly has a little cute shorts inside…love the details!
That a lovely dress. You look lovely. I like the necklace. xx
You pulled off your St. Patrick’s Day look perfectly and for a bargain! And I love the financial tips because I really need to work on my pot of gold a little better!
LOL! I think pinching others for wearing green was created long before the term “sexual harassment lawsuit” was. I am thinking it happens far less than it used to!
What a pretty dress! I love that it looks like it can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
Thank you Allison!!
Oh yes lol that place is chaos. I’m an avid online purchaser haha and thanks Karen!! <3
Thanks so much Joanna!
The dress is so pretty, and so are you! Love the little twist under the waist and the necklace.
Green and cute you were so ready for St. Patrick’s Day. The outfit looks great and seems so economical
This dress is so pretty! I love how it looks so springy with those wedges
This is a really nice dress. I love the fact that you can dress it up or down for a daytime or evening look.
Absolutely love the wedges you’re wearing! I’m not a big wedge person because I can’t seem to be able to walk in them at all but they look so lovely on you x
That’s such a pretty dress and it looks gorgeous on you! I love the twist in it, also love your shoes!!
I absolutely adore this outfit. The color is wonderful. What’s more, you didn’t break the bank to buy it. That may be the best thing of all.
I’ve been wanting to make a dress like the one you’re wearing for some time now. When I saw you wearing it, I remembered that I forgot to make it.. lol. It looks perfect on you. Love how you styled it with wedges – stylish, fun, and comfy too!
Perfect for st. pat’s day indeed! and that neck piece is like part of the dress so cool!
Great outfit. The jacket was a great addition! I rarely wear green that is popular for Saint Patrick’s Day because it doesn’t favor my skin but I love olive green as an alternative.
I feel like I only own military green – I have trouble every St. Patrick’s Day haha
Thank you so much Robin!
Hahaha I found out about the pinching as an adult luckily nobody would do that at work!!
Very true Terri!!
Thanks Journa I love it!!
Thanks Heather!! I feel like its something we are always working at!
Thank you Anna <3
Well there ya go style something military green for St. Patty’s day!! Maybe even a camo combo! <3
Awesome, well perhaps I have inspired you to wear olive for it next year!
Thank you Rose!!
Thank you Melissa!! I did get this whole outfit for a really great deal!
Thanks Lydia!! I am loving wedges for spring.
Yes it is a great dress for that!! 😀
Thank you so much Tereza!!
Thank you, I love the twist in it too!!
Thank you Dawn! It definitely feels good when you find a great deal.
Oh so cool!! I would love to see it on you after you make it! 🙂
Thank you Courtney!! It did fit with the dress perfectly.