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

39 comments

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

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

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

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. How fun!
    That first outfit is a winner Lyddie - I hope you got it!

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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

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  9. 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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  10. Love the neon short and the maxi dress!!!

    xoxo
    carina

    myfashionarchive.blogspot.com

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

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

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Cute yellow top!

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    Xx

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

    <3, natasha @ twenty-something blog

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

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  23. How lucky are you?! Love that dress ;)

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

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  25. LUCKY! Love the maxi dress!

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

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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. Who's the lucky girl then

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

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

    -Natty
    CLOSETRIES

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

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. It was a nice day !! You are lucky :)

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