Garden State Grads



I was born with a gene that is common in most women; it's called the shopping gene. Symptoms include the urge to have the latest fashion, anxiety when waiting for the mailman to deliver online orders, the need to have a different outfit every time you go out, and an uncontrollable desire to buy shoes. Let me tell you, it's a real struggle.

An even bigger struggle I was faced with was shopping online. A lot of my favorite fashions are only available online, and as a high school student (back in the day of course!), the last thing my parents wanted to do was lend me their credit card. So I was forced to shop the old fashion way by actually going to malls and stores. While this may not sound like a terrible thing, remember that a symptom of the shopping gene is the urge to have the latest fashion. It killed me to not get the fashions I wanted online because I didn't have a lousy checking account or credit card.

Shout out to my mom, Vicki! You gotta love her!

I have to give a shout out to my mom for introducing me to my first student checking account (good looking out Vicki!). It was a mix between her being fed up with me asking for a credit card to shop online and wanting me to start building my line of credit. It really taught me how to be financially responsible by keeping my
checkbook balances, paying my bills on time, and making sure I keep a reserve in my account.

With graduation quickly approaching, I'm sure that other girls with the shopping gene are freaking out trying to find the perfect graduation day dress, plus dresses for all the grad parties. What better time to open your own checking account than now?! Boiling Spring Savings Bank is having a graduation special for Garden State grads ages 14-23.

When a student age 14-23 visits his/her nearest branch and opens a Student Checking Account with $20.15 or more, he/she will receive a $20.15 interest bonus deposit from Boiling Springs Savings Bank in addition to the initial deposit. Not only will you have $40.30 in your account, but Boiling Springs Savings offers the following to their members:

* No monthly fees

* Interest earned on all balances

* Free specialty checks or a discount on custom checks

* Free online banking

* Free online bill payment

* Free 24-hour telephone banking

* Minimum deposit to open account is $1.00

* Free transactions at Boiling Springs ATMs with Boiling Springs ATM card or Debit MasterCard

* Direct deposit

* Overdraft protection transfer service available

 

 

 

After you open your account, use your new Debit MasterCard and $20.15 bonus to shop these dresses under $40 for your graduation day and/or party!

 

 

All the Right Moves Romper $36.99

Too Hot to Trot Strapless Dress $39.00

Crochet-Paneled Fit & Flare Dress $27.90

Hallie Bandeau Skater Dress $35.00





The Good Life Dress $39.00

Coral Red Skater Dress $36.00

Floral Accordion Pleated Dress $20.00

Halter At Ya Periwinkle Dress $39.00

What will your first purchase be Garden State Grads ?!

 

This post was sponsored by Boiling Springs Savings Bank, but opinions are all my own.

24 Budget-Friendly Graduation Dresses

Graduation day is quickly approaching for the Class of 2014. I graduated Wednesday from William Paterson University with an M.A. in Professional Communications...not to brag or anything, but I'm pretty darn proud! Through the whole graduation process the only thing that really had me stressed out was what to wear. Of course no one would really see it under my gown, but for me it's more about feeling good about what I'm wearing and of course the endless amount of photos my family takes.

 

I found my dress last minute at Marshall's and the shoes I already had from Famous Footwear. I love the print of this dress for summer. It's great for the workplace.

 

AGB Dress from Marshall's

BCBG Pumps from Famous Footwear

Seeing as my stressful dress dilemma is over, I decided to help you out and compile 24 of my favorite budget-friendly dresses appropriate for graduation. Whether you're the one graduating, you're attending a graduation, or need something to wear to a grad party, these dresses are perfect.

 

 

 

1. Hollow Floral Crochet Bodycon Dress  2. Yellow V Wire Strapless Loose Dress

3. Green Round Neck Sleeveless Hollow Pleated Dress  4. LC Floral Bow Dress

5. Lovely Lace Pleated Dress  6. Southwestern Print Halter Dress  7. Floral Cutout Cami Dress

8. Mysterious Moment Mesh Dress  9. Anything But Ordinary Dress  10. Heartbreaker Dress

11. Sleepless in Seattle Dress  12. Summer Nights Dress

13. Eloise Maxi Dress  14. Addison Lace Dress  15. Elisa Printed Knit Maxi Dress 

16. XOXO Fit and Flare Dress  17. XOXO Zig Zag Bodycon Dress  18. Avalon Dress 

19. Life-size Barbie Dress  20. Itotia Dress  21. Love Everything About You Dress 

22. Black Skater Dress  23. Fuchsia Soft Pleat Dress  24. Multicolor Ruffle Front Dress

Congrats Class of 2014!