Giveaway: Win A Gift Card To Shop Macy's Backstage!

If you've connected with me on any form of social media, you'll know that recently I was blessed with an incredible opportunity to do a cool four day trip through the scenic routes of Asheville, NC. What was even cooler about that trip was the fact that I got to drive the new Maserati Levante while doing it and it was for a great cause! (Be on the lookout for my recap of the event on Essence.com soon!)

So, to help me get ready for the fancy weekend, I did something I normally don't do: shop. While I ordered my dinner attire from one of my favorite online stores, I also needed pieces to get me through the days. That's where Macy's Backstage came in. If you've been a little out of the loop lately, Macy's is now in the business of discount clothing and it's probably one of the best things to really happen. I mean, I'm really all for a bargain (because I'm super cheap), but this Backstage thing is really the bee's knees (corny, I know). Found in its own section in select stores, it's filled with so many steals and deals that you wouldn't believe are on the market for such a low price! And no, I'm not over exaggerating, guys. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it at a cheaper price if it's in stock.

To help prove that finding a few budget-friendly outfits wouldn't be a problem, Macy's gave me a $100 budget to find an outfit and you can bet your butt that I made it happen. In fact, I found three! From summer shorts to fall jackets, I found more than I expected and had plenty of coins left over for a rainy day. Here's the breakdown of what I found:

Macy's Backstage

Macy's Backstage

Macy's Backstage

Jean jacket — $15.99

Off-white dress — $11.97

Plaid long shirt/dress — $14.99

Striped shorts — $6.97

Orange off-the-shoulder top — $9.99

*Thigh high boots and red strappy sandals are from Steve Madden. Brown sandals are from my mom's throwback collection, lol*

If you liked my looks or want to give it a go yourself, here's you chance. I'm giving two lucky readers/followers the chance to hit a Macy's Backstage near them with a $50 gift card to find their own pieces and share them with me!

All you have to do is be subscribed to my website, head to this Instagram post (follow me if you're not already), and leave a comment telling me what you want to spend the money on. You can also tag one friend that you think deserves the other $50 card to up your chances of getting the card. Super simple. Be sure to get to it though because the contest will close Wednesday, October 18 at 11:59 p.m.!

*Giveaway is open to both men and women who are 18 and up. Winners will be notified Thursday, October 19 by 8 p.m.

To find a Backstage location nearest to you, check here.

Can't wait to see what you find!

With Creative (and Stylish) thoughts,

-Kp