With temperatures back up above zero, I’m happily taking my photos outside again! In addition to my outdoor joy, I bring to you today, readers, the penny skirt. Yes, the skirt I somehow managed to get at Nordstrom Rack for a penny. Apparently when items are marked down to be taken out of the store and donated, they are marked down to a penny and cleared from the floor. However, occasionally a penny item accidentally remains on the floor. Since it had a tag on it, the store was still obligated to sell it. I never knew any of this! Oh, the things we learn! So, this skirt will henceforth be known as “the penny skirt.” A pretty penny indeed…and a penny for your thoughts on this Monday. I hope it was a warm and cozy one.
Top: Express ($17 marked down from $40)
Skirt: Nordstrom Rack (one penny, marked down from $48)
Cardigan: Banana Republic ($18 marked down from $70)
Tights: Target (approx $7)
Necklace: vintage via resale ($6)
Necklace: vintage via resale ($6)
Shoes: Aubrey Brooke at DSW ($12 marked down from $99)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) I love that you can now shop Nordstrom Rack online. If you’re interested in other variations of this skirt, it is still available online via this link: https://www.nordstromrack.com/brands/Bobeau (and for $14!). They also have their “even more reduced items” via their clearance section online at: https://www.nordstromrack.com/clearance/Women/Clothing. Don’t forget to look into their debit card point system; it’s well worth signing up and you can do so without opening a credit card!
2) I last featured this breezy “summer” top on the blog (below) in spring. With a cardigan, a skirt, tights, and layers, this top easily becomes an all-season top. For silky, sheer, year round tops, I really like Banana Republic, Express, and J Crew. I think the prices tend to be best at Banana Republic when they have a sale on their sale items, and the quality is top notch. Then, keep out your silky and sheer tops year round!
Anyone else know about the penny items?? Thanks so much for stopping by, readers! I appreciate it so much! I hope everyone had a great Monday!
the fashion huntress 
Love the penny skirt! I can’t believe you managed to find this steal. I had heard of the penny items, but i can never find any. I guess I will continue to look for them.
It was my first time hearing about them too! What a surprise!!
Now that is a steal and it is so adorable! Love the whole look and cannot believe you are outside when it is so cold! You’re brave!
I think a penny is as good as getting it for free!! How do you find these ridiculously awesome deals! You are like an ace budget shopper! Hats off!
A penny!! So impressed. Fab outfit per usual.
A PENNY?! What a lucky find!
Bargain! (“Australian slang – exclamation showing approval”) 🙂
LOL I love this :)~!!
Wow, great find, and it looks so nice on you! Lucky girl!
WHAT!!! that must be your craziest cheapest find yet! and i super love it! (such a classic story, me ogling at your super cheap finds which are not coincidentally also super awesome. sigh.)
Yes! I think this one takes the cake…I have a feeling it won’t happen again, but you never know, right!?
Love the print and colour combo of this skirt..a bargain full of joy! xxx
Wow…lucky u…. love your skirt..the color is really great…and ofcourse best is its price…great dear!
Wow! That is a gorgeous skirt, but for a penny that is unbelievable! If I had that skirt, I think I would just go around telling everyone who would listen (and anyone who wouldn’t) that I got it for a penny and that it was penny skirt and that it’s amazing haha! Awesome score!! 😉
Oh don’t worry, I totally did- I think people were like, “oh wow….that’s great….erm…” LOL
love that skirt!
I love penny skirt and your hair style ❤️
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Love this skirt ! pretty outfit …As usual 😉
The Skirt is Gorgeous! Lovely look. Xx
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Like the skirt!
You would be the person to find this 🙂 Love the skirt!
Hand’s down you are the best shopper “Ever”. You find the most amazing deal’s on the cutest item’s!!!!
O.M.G !!!!! it is S0000, Pretty on….. you !!!! & for what U paid for it…. I think? U might already know what we are all saying/thinking,,,, as a few of those sayings go,,,, A penny for your thoughts or: finding a penny with the heads up brings *Luck,,,, good for U Mellissa !!!!! wear it with the *BEST of ** LUCK !!!!! NICE Post,,,, Kelly 🙂
LOL so true! I almost used that in my post :)~!!
I seriously need to get this skirt! You always look so amazing!
xx Cara
That skirt is adorable!! I love how you’ve styled it. Bravo! 🙂
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Amazing score and you make it look great!!
Stunning from head to toe!! Just gorgeous!!
xoxo, Vanessa
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I love this skirt, its so classy! You style it really well too! 🙂
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Oooh im digging the skirt 🙂
That is by far the best penny skirt I have ever seen 😉 Love this look ❤
xo, jackie
How’d I miss this post!?!!! Penny skirt is just too cute I tell you! How lucky do you get? 😍😊
Love your pop of red! Perfect addition to a winter wardrobe!
Thanks for the penny love, readers! 🙂 XO