splurge v. save

Spending money wisely is something I do in phases. 

There are weeks that go by when I am really responsible; 

I abstain from shopping and really only buy the necessities 

(which for me might not be necessities, unless you're counting lattes). 

But the discipline wears off and before you know it, 

I have a wish list the size of Texas going 

and I really feel the need to treat myself to a little splurge.

Just in time for swimsuit season, 

I was really excited because I found a bikini I loooooved from Victoria's Secret. 

I never had a bikini from there, and I know they are reallyreally  low cut and tight, 

but I wanted to try it out. 

The separate prices, though, for each - at around $35 - hurt. 

I can't bring myself to spend around $70 on a simple bikini I will wear

 only a few times this summer (realistically). 

So I scouted an even better by at an unlikely place, Kohl's! 

I can't say it is my favorite store, but I loved the Crochet Bandeau Bikini by Candie's so much, 

even better than the VS choice. 

It fits wonderfully and I have worn it to the beach already! 

It cost a total of about $30, because Kohl's has really great sales! 

So for both pieces, it ended up being cheaper than just top of the VS lace bikini. Score!

Splurge: Victoria's Secret Lace Bikini
Save: Candie's Crochet Bandeau Bikini from Kohl's

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ciao! xo