Shopping trip at JC Penney

JC Penney recently asked me to go on a little shopping mission, to find tribal and tropical themed pieces for my summer wardrobe.

They provided me with a $100 gift card, and I must say, I was impressed by how low most of the prices were!

Also, the selection was huge and I went into the dressing room with at least 30 items in hand.

Prior to this shopping trip, I hadn't been in JC Penney in years, but now that I know what great affordable items are in there, I will definitely be back again soon!

I did try really hard not to go over the $100 budget, but there was one dress that I thought was $15 which turned out to be $22 when I got to the register. If I had a dollar every time sales clerk told me "Oh... that was in the wrong place." I'd be a millionaire. But I go it anyway.

So here are some instagrams of my shopping trip, and you will get to see all my purchases when I style them this week.

Jcpenney Tribal Bronze Wedge Shorts Ikat
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39 comments

  1. Tinacious MeJune 5, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    wow lucky girl! great post!
    Tinacious Me

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  2. Jersey BlogessJune 5, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    thats great!! and yes, they have brought down their prices a big amount.

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  3. Closet FashionistaJune 5, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Woohoo! SO much fun, I'm jealous...haha
    I should sign up to one of those mystery shopper programs (I know that's not what this is) ;)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  4. Despina T.June 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    lovely pics.i just love the outfit with the yellow shorts.beautiful!

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  5. LorenaJune 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    You lucky !
    I sure hope you got the yellow shorts.

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  6. Courtney ErinJune 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    I can't wait to see how you style the stuff...and what a fun opportunity, I wish someone would give me gift cards to shop in their stores!

    Courtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  7. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    I can't wait to see what you chose!

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  8. JennJune 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Oh, I am loving those wedges. Can't wait to see how you styled these pieces! Apparently, I need to check out the JCP, too!

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  9. Natasha FatahJune 5, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    How fun!
    That first outfit is a winner Lyddie - I hope you got it!

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  10. UnknownJune 5, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I like those wedges! Also, shorts-- awesome! I hope you got them.

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  11. TashiaJune 5, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    I think it has been about 4 years since I went to a JCPenney. I might have to give them another shot. Looks like you had a successful trip. I hope you bought that maxi dress because it is super cute!

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  12. CariJune 5, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Love the neon short and the maxi dress!!!

    xoxo
    carina

    myfashionarchive.blogspot.com

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  13. Classy Not ClashyJune 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Those tribal wedges are adorable! But I am not a huge fan of JC Penney after some of their ad campaigns recently.
    Rebecca
    www.classynotclashy.blogspot.com

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  14. AmberJune 5, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    what a fun mission. I used to shop at JC Penny but havent since they stop doing sales and such.

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  15. AnonymousJune 5, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Look forward to seeing you style the purchases. It looks like you found a lot for the amount you were given.

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  16. TaraMixandMatchJune 5, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    You found some super cute things!

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  17. little luxury listJune 5, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Love all the colors and oh I want to go on a shopping spree!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  18. christineJune 5, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    OMG how awesome is that?! I love all of the pictures...that dress is great on you..I haven't been to JCPenny in a long time either!

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  19. CeeJune 5, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    I saw some of these photos on Instagram and I have to say, I was so impressed by the selection at J.C. Penney (which I also haven't been to in years!) I really hope you brought home that gorgeous Ikat mazi, it's such an amazing summer piece :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  20. RebeccaJune 5, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I like that maxi dress!

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  21. HeatherJune 5, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Yes, they've done a really great job updating their styles at great prices. I love JCP :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  22. rlutzJune 5, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    I am loving that maxi dress on you. I cannot wait to see what you got and whAt outfits you put together!

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  23. LA SOURCE DU JOURJune 5, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Cute yellow top!

    Check out WWW.LASOURCEDUJOUR.COM.AU

    Xx

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  24. NettyJune 5, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    OK, buying that maxi this weekend. I actually did know that JC Penney had gotten stylish b/c I got a very cute fedora there last summer :)
    Can't wait to see how you style the stuff you bought.

    xx
    The Fashionable ESQ
    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

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  25. palmandpineblogJune 5, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Love thoes shorts and the dress! Cute stuff. I should visit JCP sometime soon :)

    <3, natasha @ twenty-something blog

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  26. Megan, TfDiaries.comJune 6, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    great finds! I'm now gonna have to check'm out!

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  27. NicoleJune 6, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    How lucky are you?! Love that dress ;)

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  28. AnonymousJune 6, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    You know I love and want that dress via Instagram. So I'll be heading towards my JCPenney tomorrow.

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  29. C.Y.June 6, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    LUCKY! Love the maxi dress!

    www.theShopaholic247.com (newest post is a DIY on Origami earrings!)

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  30. simplychicJune 6, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    how cool! i really like what JCP is doing with their stores, and catalogs...they are def appealing to a younger more fashion conscious shopper. can't wait to see your styling.

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  31. MicaJune 6, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    Oh so exciting! Would have been a fun shopping trip :)


    I really hope you bought that dress - it's stunning!

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

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  32. JuliaJune 6, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Who's the lucky girl then

    I hope you brought that maxi dress, please say you brought that maxi dress??

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  33. AnonymousJune 6, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the neon shorts!! Neon is by far my favorite trend of the summer.

    -Natty
    CLOSETRIES

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  34. OreAkinwaleJune 6, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog! I'm following you, follow back?

    http://spicetime.blogspot.co.uk/

    xx

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  35. AnnieJune 6, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    That's so awesome! Love that maxi on you - such a fun pattern :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  36. HannahJune 6, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Wow, prices are so great in the US. I love all of those pieces - especially the last dress. I got a similar tribal print dress last summer and have worn it to death. It's just been so versatile! x

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  37. PensiveFashionistaJune 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Great strategy for JCPenney-reaching out to fashion bloggers.

    I know I will always find SOMETHING in JCPenney but I haven't purchased anything from them in a while.

    I love those wedges you instagrammed! They're gorgeous.

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  38. geetabixJune 7, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    You found some cool stuff! We don't have JC Penney in Canada just hear news that they kept Ellen Degeneres as their spokeswoman which is very awesome.

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  39. Caro *June 7, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    It was a nice day !! You are lucky :)

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