Welcome to my life of bargain shopping! My name is Meagan and I live in beautiful Southern California! I'm an accountant by day, fashion blogger by night & bargain shopper by lunch breaks.You will quickly learn that I overuse the exclamation point, I’m constantly on the hunt for the best iced-coffee and I’m no stranger to pushing doors that clearly say pull…these are my good qualities.
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I started The Affordable Life, The Blog of a Bargainista (It’s totally a word!) after my love of all things fashion while still being affordable. I enjoy helping others find their individual voice and what makes them feel beautiful, unique and comfortable and if you want to wear those mom jeans, I will help you rock those mom jeans! Most of all, I do this while hunting and searching affordable finds.
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I write about current fashion trends, links to sales, tips + tricks, bargain finds and I'll introduce you to that hidden shop around the corner. I recently lost 160lbs so I have first hand experience with a changing body and the emotional journeys that get packaged in with that along with dressing the body at many different shapes, sizes and comfort levels. I'm also currently a style blogger over at Peanut In My Belly, Co.
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I want to hear from you! What would you like to see me write about? What type of deals are you looking for? Fashion trends or statements? Or are you headed to a special event and need tips on what to wear? And the answer is NO, that doesn’t make your butt look big.
Tops + Bottoms//
Blouse
Cardigan
Blazer
Button Up
Leggins
Boyfriend Jean
Skinny Jean
Play Jeans
Dresses + Skirts //
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LBD
Formal Gown
Summer Strapless
Maxi Dress
Midi Skirt
Tulle Skirt
Maxi Skirt
Shoes //
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Flats
Dress Sandals
Summer Sandals
Nude Pumps
Black Pumps
Running Shoes
Ankle Boots
Riding Boots
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Accessories //
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Statement-Necklace
Bangles
Watch
Rings
Betls
Scarves
Clutch
Satchel
Sunglasses
CLOSET STAPLES + TRENDS
The Midi Skirt is here and hopefully, to stay! Paired with some adorable bow flats or some sexy pumps, the Midi Skirt can be dressed up or down. Really, a girls staple must have!
Oh flats. Beautiful, comfy, flats. We love you! Who doesn't need a break from the 6 inch heels from time-to-time? Flats are a great way to relax the toes and still dress for the ocassion. I mean, we still want to look cute!
YES! Who doesn't love a tulle skirt?! I mean Carrie bradshaw rocked one in NYC, why can't we? So Happy this is trending right now. The girly-girl inside me is squeeling!
Statement pieces are all the rage right now. The chunkier the better. This is great when you are looking to wear just a comfy tee and some boyfriend jeans. Slap on a statement necklace and viola! You are ready for that cup of joe with your girlfriends or a stroll through the farmers market, looking oh so chic!
