Bargain Styling

Tax free weeks (Hello D.C.!) and weekends are starting NOW! In GA - shop this weekend TAX FREE! Check out this site to find out when your state’s tax free weekend is.

*Shop at Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Factory Stores and Old Navy this weekend you save 30% on your purchase! Just go to www.lls.org/gap to print off the coupon. It’s valid July 30- August 2nd.

*Vogue.com announces shoe brand Jimmy Choo will hit H&M stores this November. The collection includes shoes, bags and accessories. Now we can all afford a fab pair of Jimmy Choo.
This photo shows a sneak peak of the shoe line. Click for Vogue article.

Check out this celebrity’s fresh, summer style at Celebrity Fashion Watch – Get it while it’s still hot!

I recently tried out Brooklyn based company’s Americas Basic tees. Having some cotton basic tops is a great asset to anyone’s closet. Here’s a review of Americas Basics.

In this photo: Racerback Ribbed Tanks - Salma ($6.90 - white), Tank Top With Body Hugging Ribbing - Sara ($6.90), and Summer Casual Short Dress - Jennifer ($8.50 - Fresh Green)

* Sure you can pick up a ribbed tank top anyday at Old Navy. What I liked about Americas Basics is how soft the shirt was and the shape it had to curve with your body and not just hang like a cheap tank does. I LOVE the Summer Casual Short Dress… but um.. it’s totally a shirt. Whoever is wearing this as a dress has got to have one nice can. But it’s a really cute top.. The elastic part acts as a band for the shirt to fall over it for a loose, beautiful top with a built in bra. At that price, I might stock up on Christmas gifts for my girlfriends. I Highly Recommend It!
Overall Rating: B+

Read about shipping and clearance deals… Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve seen this site before and often see a display ad for it on Facebook - but my friend sent me a link to it - and I’ve finally decided to write about it.

Mod Clothes: What is the mod look? Vintage - like you found the coolest items at a thrift store - effortless yet chic - a leader not a follower in your clothing - colorful - individual

To see what’s for sale on this site - check out some of these finds: Read the rest of this entry »

In the fashion world, stores are starting to clear out their summer inventory and start to preview their fall lines. But the weather is still HOT outside, so you can get plenty of wear out of these cute sandals which are happily on sale.

Regular price $89.99
Sale Price (Black) $69.99 and (Coral) $49.99
Available at Piperlime

Regular price: $89.99
Now: $69.99 (also available in color - tobacco)
Available at Piperlime

Regular price: $89.99
Now: $69.99
Available at Piperlime

Regular price: $69
Sale Price $49.99 (Also available in watermelon - which is really cute and a Rachel Zoe pick)
Available at Piperlime

Regular price: $59
Sale price: $39.99 (Also available in black)
Available at Piperlime

Regular pice: $79.95
Sale price: $44.98 (also available in yellow)
Available at Steve Madden

These sandal styles are very similar to what Emma Watson (aka Hermione) wore to a premiere of “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.”

There are 2 kinds of Shoppers Remorse.

1) I shouldn’t have bought that. It’s silly, didn’t even fit me right… or… I can’t really afford it.
2) I will wait and think about it. Returning on your second visit to buy the item, you learn it’s sold out or no longer available in your size.

Here are some tips on how to deal with shopper remorse - but really more so with the first kind listed above. Read the rest of this entry »

Have a long weekend and want to get a little shopping in?

Here are some fab sales going on over 4th of July weekend! For a full list visit Dealighted.com

GUESS : 50% of sale until July 4th - Instore & Online

Nyla Maxi Dress Sale $89.99 - Half off $45

Chadwicks : 50% off sale items and 40% off one regular priced item

Sale $34.99

Bealls : 50% off swimwear and cover-ups
Get free shipping on swimwear orders of $25 or more via coupon code “SUMMER”. Deal expires July 4.


Beach Diva™ Solid Side Tie Hipster On Sale $20
Beach Diva™ Polka Dot Ring Halter On Sale $20

I just read about this tasty treat of the latest Dreyer’s Limited Edition ice cream flavor is called Red, White, and No More Blues. Read about it at Limited Edition Foods.. Sounds delicious..

I would like to dedicate this entry to Alex - my new walk/run partner. Alex always wears this American Apparel-esque t-shirt that says something about I’m from these great mountains. When I comment on the shirt, she just says - yeah, I hate this shirt, I need to go shopping, don’t want to spend alot, etc and so on..
So here are some great places to snag some deals on work out clothes:

1. TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and Ross: These type stores can be so overwhelming with their amount of inventory, but luckily their work out clothes are all on one aisle. You’ll find out pretty quickly if there’s something there you like and in your size. I got a great pair of brand name running shorts for less than $10.

2. Target: Always have mad love for Target, but they have a good selection and designs for work out clothes. Tip: Be sure to check out their clearance racks. They usually have a lot of sport tops on them, but even their smalls run a little large. If you’re petite, you might not be able to shop this section.

3. Sports Authority and REI: Their normal rack costs at these stores can been a little high, but there’s usually always something on their clearance rack that is super cute. Def worth a trip ’cause they’re high quality products.

Moral of the Story: You don’t need alot of work out clothes - get a few items to get you started. And Always Check the Clearance Rack!

If you’re working out to get rid of cellulite, check out Healthy B.P.M.’s entry on Tips for Getting Rid of Cellulite.

Anyone who knows me knows I’ve made alot of fun of JCPenney in my days.. It’s just always seemed very old ladyish to me..

However - I recently found out about a few new collections they carry - one being American Living.

It is kinda a nautical, J. Crew spin off that has alot of great savings styles..

Like these..

Original $60.00; Sale $39.99
Stride into summer style wearing our American Living Isabella espadrille.

Check out some more nautical styles here.

My coworker, author of the fabulous blog - Dooley Noted, shared with me a friend’s product that I thought was so neat for both kids and adults who are t-shirt fanatics. It’s a chalkboard t-shirt. Literally, a brightly colored shirt, with a chalkboard material shape on the front: you can pick from a bird, butterly, tie, city skyline, heart, or apple.

You use regular chalk - it even has a little pocket to store the chalk on the shirt. It’s machiene washable. Here’s a youtube video explaining how it works.

To buy a t-shirt visit their website. Kid’s shirts sell at $35 a pop.

*Unfortunetly for adults, the company has decided to pursuing targeting these shirts for kids, so they no longer sell adult sizes online. However, they are visiting the following cities and should have some adult tees for sale there.

7/11-7/12 - Los Angeles - Renegade Craft Fair
7/18-7/19 - San Francisco - Renegade Craft Fair
8/1-8/2 - Seattle - Urban Craft Uprising
8/8 - Newberg, OR - Craft-In
8/9 - Portland, OR - Crafty Wonderland

If you’re looking for more fun summer events besides these cool craft fairs, check out Parenting Children’s blog on 46 Cheap Or Free Summer Fun Ideas For Kids

They’re inexpensive and cute - what a great way to start your weekend by buying something you like and won’t feel guilty about.

Ann Taylor
Cotton Voile Layered Dress
Was - $99
NOW - $49.99

BCBGMAXAZRIA
blue surf pima cotton drawstring neck tank
retail value: $64.00
bluefly: $38.00
you save 41%

And a VEST!!

Ann Taylor LOFT
Four-Button Vest
Was: $39.50
Now: $9.99

* Have a stress free weekend - get some tips at Finally Getting Fit.

It’s a GOLD rush season! Here are some cute and affordable gold accessories..

Was: $79.00
Now: $39.99
Get it here

$29 with the purchase of 2 ANEW Skin Care purchases - more info here

$50
More info here

Old Navy is having a $1 flip flop sale tomorrow - Saturday, May 23rd - IN STORE ONLY.

They also have a bunch of summer items starting at only $5 - like sunglasses, tank tops, camis, and t-shirts.. And then pretty much everything else is $20 or less - like shorts, summer dresses, pajama sets, flirty skirts, and bikini tops and bottoms.

Check out some cute summer finds here: Read the rest of this entry »

Roberta Chiarella’s jewelry has been seen in TONS of magazines like OK, Bridal Guide, InStyle Wedding, Self, Shape, Cosmopolitan, US Weekly and more.

Her jewelry has also been worn by big celebs like Beyonce, Hilary Duff, Paula Abdul (can’t believe she’d wear anything but her own collection), Rhiana, and Ashley Judd.

She has a really cool collection called The Academy Award collection to make you look like you could rock that red carpet and has some beautiful wedding collection pieces that seem to be VERY popular.

Want to see the items for under $25 or find out how you can get a FREE gift??
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The trendy, cheap clothing store Forever 21 has started two new lines: Faith 21 for plus size clothing and Love 21 for a more sophisitcated look target to the 25+ females. These lines are now available at select stores and online. The prices are still in the very reasonable Forever 21 category with dresses starting at $20 and tops at $9.

Colorblock Woven Dress
$19.80

Want to see more of these fashion? Read the rest of this entry »

So the kick off to pool season - Memorial Day - is just one weekend away!!

Are you ready?

I feel like most of you are groaning and saying no because:
1) I’m not looking fit — okay, I can’t help you there - but hop over to Finally Getting Fit to get some fitness tips.

2) I don’t have a bathing suit I want to be caught dead in. Well, that I CAN help you with.. and I want to buy a new one too.. so lets go shopping!!

Here’s what I found: Read the rest of this entry »