Saving whilst spending - the new black

I am a busy bee at the moment with work being utterly crazy, Europe plans and savings well under way but most excitedly my business is taking two major steps forward. I have just contracted a major marketing company to start assisting me with that aspect of the business and am also about to have some meetings with advertisers to sell marketing space on the site – exciting/nerve wracking all at the same time. In light of my new steps forward though, it means I have to be extra careful with my spending at the moment which was terrible news for the Anna who loves online shopping a little too much. In light of needing to tighten the purse strings to pay for aforementioned new business projects I have been doing some bargain hunting online and thought I’d share with you some recent purchases I got for a steal! Because after all, a girl can’t give up everything she enjoys in life right? (I'll share the links & prices of everything at the bottom of the post!)

[ COTTON VEST: Purchased this as I crushed hard my fur vest in Winter and thought why not translate that to a Spring trend with a cute cotton vest in warmer months? ]

[ FLORAL TOP: So I am excited for Springs trends of bright colours / staple whites / bold patterns - but I couldn't go past this cute floral top that I want to pair with chunky accessories and my own pair of denim shorts for Spring ]

[ SLEEVELESS SHIRT: I'm crushing the sheerness of some tops at the moment and this one was no exception - plus I wanted to add some navy to my wardrobe ]

[ BOYFRIEND SHIRT - because we all know I loved bf shirts this passed Winter. I first wrote about them  here, and so when I saw this gorgeous mint green one I couldn't resist. Pairing this with a pair of denim mini's some statement necklaces and bangles & a cute not at the front ]

[ MAXI DRESS - Because it was Erin Louise and it was on sale .. do I need to say anything else? ]

[ DETAILED DRESS: I am expanding my work wear wardrobe to include much more dresses - this will have to have a shirt underneath but I loved it at first site. It came today and it's even better in real life! ]

[ BLACK HEELS - My new staple heel for running the halls in parliament ]

1. Erin Louises, Luv Lou label - $40

2. Azaria - Lexy Top - $39

3. Cotton On - sleeveless top - $20

4. Beginning Boutique - Boyfriend shirt - $45

5. Erin Louise label - Lavender Maxi Dress - $20 (on sale from $110)

6. Beginning Boutique - Ladakh Serpintine Dress - $50

7. Runway Boutique - Lorane Black - $51.95