i read your post about those rude *****es on the Bbag board, so im assuming your on a college budget like myself?
if so, for basics, stores like old navy and the gap really have all you'll ever need and both are relatively cheap.
if you want to add a couple more trendy pieces, h&m and zara are your best bets! both relatively cheap as well.
id probably go for a $500 shopping spree, and ill brake it up by the hundreds:
$100 - a couple pairs of good fitting h&m jeans, and a few tanks/polos/shirts at old navy
$200 - add some sweaters from old navy, gap, and h&m
$300 - a trendy coat from h&m or zara
$400 - a classic coat from h&m or zara
$500 - more denim or whatever you feel is still missing
good luck and most importantly have fun! not to mention keep those nasty girls away from your beautiful ink!