Just over $100 for this forever21 outfit...mad

I'm continuing my theme of the impact of the recession on fashion. So this inspired me to scan through forever21's website and come up with a cool outfit. Please bear in mind I have genuinely never done this type of thing before, it's just a bit of fun/experimentation. I didn't have a clue what the total was going to come to- I just got the basic dress and kept adding accessory after accessory.

The whole outfit came in at $101.30. I decided to start with the dress- everything after this just flows because you need to know what your central item is and you can just work from there. Like the foundations of a house- it all comes together in the end (fingers crossed). I chose the leopard print strapless dress because I'm a big fan of leopard print. Although I am aware that it can look cheap. But this leopard print is of a more subtle kind and has a great shape- and would look great in winter with black tights too. I chose the wedges because I think wedges are fantastic to bring you in to the S/S spirit. Although I purposely chose a black colour as to not be too enthusiastic. I think these wedges are incredibly versatile and can be worn with almost anything. The black faux fur shrug is great for spring because the weather is unpredictable and it is fashionable in my opinion.

I'm a bit of a mentalist when it comes to accessories so I understand that some of you may be overwhelmed when it comes to the neon yellow clutch etc. But because the shrug and wedges are black I wanted instant colour and the simple necklace and the shocking clutch really give the edge. I envisage the outfit to be worn by a girl with her hair up in an incredibly effortless manner (avec severe kohl eyeliner)and with the gold whoop earrings providing the focus. I love the cuff but I guess it is kind of an 'optional' extra.

Entire outfit available at forever21.com
4.80 necklace
32.80 shrug
22.80 dress
7.50 clutch
3.80 earrings
4.80 cuff
24.80 Strap wedge