Forty-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents.

I'm procrastinating studying for my exams, so thought I'd revisit the ol' Absolootely Under $50 Challenge.

There aren't any formal rules for this, except that we do pricing in $US, because it's easier that way. Oh, and it has to be a complete outfit (shoes + top and bottom, or dress, at least). And shipping should included in the prices. And items should be available in multiple sizes.

Have a go, if you think you're up to the challenge! We're over on Polyvore, the best platform for this, so let us know if you've got a 'set' for us and we'll feature it here.

Forty-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents.



Contributor: Kate, @Springerfield

Online Shopping Gems: The Hot Air Balloon Collection



I'll be out of my mind, and you'll be out of ideas pretty soon,
so let's spend the afternoon in a cold hot air balloon.
- Owl City, Hot Air Balloon -

Ever noticed how clothes seem to bear many of the same motifs? I find it a weird trend, like who sits down and decides which little doodle drawing we'll be sporting next? We've seen it with cats, with owls, with all sorts of other animals. Whilst browsing AliExpress, I discovered that apparently hot air balloons are a thing. I'm assuming they're only online because I don't think I've ever seen a hot air ballon pattern in stores here. 

 Do you think the hot air balloon motif will catch on? Kate does.

Thirty-Four Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents

A Summer outfit for under $50. Join in on Polyvore!


Thirty-Four Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents



Contributor: Rachel, @RachelElsewhere

Forty Dollars.

Another Under $50 Challenge entry by Kate! Head over to Polyvore to have a go yourself, and join in the fun.

Forty Dollars.



Contributor: Kate, @Springerfield

Fool's Gold : Crazy Sexy Cool Beanie



Cos I'm looking like class,
and he's looking like trash.
- TLC, No Scrubs -

My friends showed me the Mombasa Rose version of this beanie a few days ago and I knew I'd be able to track the exact same hat down for less than $20. It only took a moment for me to creep online and discover one for just $10! I didn't imagine I'd also find a store selling one for nearly $50. Can you imagine spending that much money on a beanie? That is so unpretty.

I can't guarantee they're all the exact same hat, but I'd say considering that 99% of the world is made in China these days, it's pretty safe to assume so. The other perk? Ali Express has free shipping, the other two don't. As if you needed any more convincing. 

Just don't go chasing waterfalls in this, because I'm not sure how waterproof it'll be. 



Fool's Gold : Crazy Sexy Cool Beanie



Contributor: Rachel, @RachelElsewhere

Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents

Absolootely dares you to put together an outfit for under $50 (US)! With online shopping, the possibilities are practically endless! This just proves you don't need to blow the budget to look stylish and cool.

Here's Rachel's 2nd submission:

Forty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents



Contributor: Rachel, @RachelElsewhere

Online Shopping Gems: Cookie Cutters and Chocolate Moulds



Today's post takes Absolootely in a slightly different direction. Up until now, we've been all about fashion, but I thought I'd share a few of my favourite baking accessories. It can be tricky and expensive to keep up with the latest trend, so I prefer to turn to the Internet for my supplies. 





I can personally vouch for the cat and flower cookie cutters and the foil candy wrappers, all of which are of excellent quality. The cat and flower cutters are a super sturdy metal, none of that flimsy, sharp stuff. I also own a Winnie the Pooh version of the Mickey Mouse set, makes for totally unique cookies.

Contributor: Rachel, @RachelElsewhere

Forty-Nine Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents.

Absolootely dares you to put together an outfit for under $50 (US)! With online shopping, the possibilities are practically endless! This just proves you don't need to blow the budget to look stylish and cool.


Here's Rachel's submission:
$49.72


Contributor: Rachel, @RachelElsewhere

Online Shopping Gems: The Cat Trend

I must admit, I am a MASSIVE fan of this new craze. Cats are the best.
However, I'm not paying any more than $20 for pair of novelty cat shoes (cough, cough, Charlotte Olympia...)
Touche, Grumpy Cat
Here's a collection of Purrfect, aMeowzing products with kitties on them:

Forty-Seven Dollars and Seventy Cents.

Absolootely dares you to put together an outfit for under $50 (US)! Seriously, this is so much fun, and you'll actually be amazed how far you can stretch fiddy bucks.

Here's my (Kate here) submission:

Forty-Seven Dollars and Seventy Cents.




Contributor: Kate, @Springerfield

Absolootely x Polyvore

Absolootely is now on Polyvore.com! If you're familiar with the site, go follow us ASAP for regular content you can turn add to your sets and collections. If not, go try it out! It's such a fantastic site, you'll like it a lot.

From now on, Gems will be posted as Polyvore Collections, both on Blogger and our Polyvore page. This makes it a lot easier to collate things, and cuts out a heck of a lot of work putting all the images into our post and linking them all.

Also, now if you like a product, you can add it to your Polyvore likes or a set quick-smart!

Visit us here: absolootely.polyvore.com/ 

Here is an example of how Polyvore and Blogger work together:

Sample

Sample by absolutely featuring throw pillows

Contributor: Kate, @Springerfield
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