Bargain Styling

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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Spring fashion always comes out when the weather is still cold and you can’t even fathom the idea of trying on bathing suits..

Here’s a glimpse into Spring 2009 Style:

1. Nautical sweaters: Yacht club attire, chuncky knits, and love this one.. Hoodies!!

Priorities
bluefly: $69.00

2. Bold and Beautiful Handbags: I repeat bold.. And bold does NOT mean Coach.. If I see another Coach handbag, I think I’ll get sick.. Why do you want a purse that everyone has.. Sooo boring. Confession: I do own one coach purse. I was young and got it as a gift - even though I did specifically ask for it. I’d like to think I’m more unique as I get older.

Juicy Couture Women’s Crown Button Elongated Clutch Wallet
Bloomingdales: $158

Okay - Before you bite my head off and remind me this is a BUDGET blog.. check out these other Spring finds.. (more…)

I think it’s totally okay to spoil yourself on some super trendy, cheap accessories. A great place to find these are Target, H&M, Charlotte Russe, Forever21 and Claire’s. I’m talking super cheap stuff that may only last that one time you wear it - but it was really fun to wear it that one time.

So - go ahead - spoil yourself!!!

Here are some super cute cheap accessories I think you should buy yourself today.. (more…)

Esprit use to be my favorite clothing company. My 6th and 7th grade first day of school photos feature me decked out in head to toe Esprit. Of course, I only was allowed Esprit clothes if they were on the 75% off rack at Dillard’s. One summer, right before school, we went to visit family in Dallas and we got to go to the giant Esprit outlet. I still drool over the thought of that outlet.

The clothes were bold, fun and trendy. Most of the time they had Esprit blazoned all over them but at 12 that was the point of my clothing choices. A couple of years ago, much to my delight, they opened a store in Manhattan. I anxiously awaited the funky, bright colors that permeated my middle school life and when it finally opened I made a point to go their as soon as possible. Imagine my disappointment when I went to the store and saw a sea of black pants and monochromatic shirts. What happened? My beloved clothing line was boring.

Today I find Esprit totally mundane. Occasionally, when I find my way into the store or on their website, I find a cute piece but it tends to be accessories. This week they are having a 20% off sale if you use coupon code Labor 07. Below is a cute bag and belt that I found in the sale section. At an additional 20% off they are a definitely a bargain.

Summer is almost over. I waited so long for summer to get here and the next thing I know it is Labor Day. Fall is actually my favorite time of year but around January I long for summer. So for those of you out there who might be getting to do something fun for Labor Day weekend I have a great Labor Day outfit.

This outfit is all from New York and Company. They are having a huge Labor Day sale and many of their items are buy one get one 50% off and they have a huge summer clearance section. On top of all that they have a $25 off of $75 coupon that it is good until September 3rd.

For this particular outfit, I tried to pick items that were summery but you could extend them into fall by wearing a blazer or jacket. Also, because of the buy one get one 50% off I was able to add a cute t-shirt for $7.48.

The 42nd Street Trouser $44.95
The Fairview Collection: Bamboo Halter $9.99

City Style Shoes: Brown Suede $19.50

Bowery Slouch Hobo: $24.50
Mercer Tee:$7.48

SubTotal:$106.42
Less: $25
Total: $81.42

Sunglasses are the essential summer accessory. At one point, I had no less than 6 pairs floating around the apartment. I managed to only hold on to the one pair my eye doctor sister can’t stand. They are giant white plastic frames. I do admit that they are a little Willy Wonkaish. That would probably explain why every little kid loves them and when I wear them most of the compliments come from the under 8 crowd.

The best thing about sunglasses, besides being a great accessory, is that they promote good eye health. Research suggests that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light may contribute to a variety of eye diseases. To protect your eyes most doctors recommend wearing sunglasses all year round as (UV) light is present even when the sun is not shining. To ensure maximum protection look for 100% UV block when purchasing sunglasses. Also, sunglasses are great for protecting the delicate area under and around your eyes against aging UV light.

What can be a better excuse to buy sunglasses all year round then protecting your eyes? In that case you should hit up the Forever 21 website as they have a sale going on right now on sunglasses. All sunglasses are 4 for $9. The only problem is that they do not list the UV rating. The couple of pairs that I have from F21 were 100% so I imagine at the very least they are UV 400.

Here are a couple of my favorites:

That is what I call a real bargain - a rockin’ accessory, great eye health, and an anti-aging weapon all for $4.50.

For those of you heading off to college and looking for a new laptop bag, I have the solution for you - Voltaic Systems. They have designed a solar backpack that will charge your cell phone, ipod, laptop and many other electronic accessories. So if you are in the middle of lecture and your battery dies you can plug right into your backpack.

The best part about the bags are that they are made of recycled PET a very durable fabric. The fabric only comes in black but to add a little style you can customize the solar panels covers with either silver, orange, green or charcoal. They may cost a little more than a traditional backpack but when you consider the environmental impact- they are a bargain!

Here are a few pictures of the backpack/laptop bag line:

By September 1st, two awesome Bargain Styling readers will each win a $34.99 outfit of your choice from OutFitKit.

Why You want This Prize: Each outfit comes complete with accessories including a bag and jewelry. You can choose any outfit on the site listed for $34.99. How many times do you get to choose your own prize! All outfits come straight from New York City.

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The accessorybug, an indie shop, is offering Bargain Styling readers 10% off when you use code MSJ10.

Cute bags abound but some tend to be a little pricey. However, with the 10% off coupon and their flat rate of shipping of $5 you can get a cool bag without breaking the bank.

Here are a couple of my favorites.

I absolutely adore this belt. I keep imagining wearing it with my black velvet pants, a black shirt, and teal shoes and jewelry. It would look amazing, so I’m going to order one later tonight. This belt is made of silk, and is available in six different colors: gray, light blue, orange, pink, teal (shown), and violet. Available at TheFusionBoutique.com, on sale now for $8.99 (originally $16.99). Get one quickly, as I’m sure these adorable belts will be gone soon!

Ever since I saw this necklace on Jessica Simpson, I’ve wanted it. This version is a 2 carat round cut crystal solitaire. Now, at $20 from the UK -based store Frost Fire Style, I can get this pretty necklace without paying a huge amount of money.

GoJane.com is one of my favorite websites. They have a Deal of the Week, and I always fall in love with most of the stuff I see on their website. Here is my first post in the $100 Series - an entire ensemble, shoes and accessories included, for under $100 (excluding tax, and shipping & handling).

This short-sleeved top in mustard yellow would give a striking contrast with the black pants below. With a keyhole back and a gathered bodice, this shirt is guaranteed to get you noticed. Available in black, mustard yellow and navy blue, this cute shirt will set you back $25.99. Dry clean only.

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I don’t usually got for these kinds of earrings, but I love the emerald green shells. Originally %5.99, these earrings are now on sale for $3.99. I’ve started a wish list on TheFashionBoutique.com, and these earrings are the first thing I put on it.

Yup, you’ve read it right. I’m not sure if I like it. I don’t think PAYLESS is investing on it either judging by the 9 items on the quilted collection. See for yourself.

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White isn’t really a good color for mothers carrying a purse. It’s just not practical. It will be filled with lines from markers and crayons. Sticky from candy wrappers. And definitely not a good look if it’s buging with all the bags of tricks Mommy’s seem to come up with when out with kids. BUT, if I didn’t have all these things to consider of, I’d definitely have these 2 white bags from $15 Store. then again, since they’re only $15 each, maybe it’s ok to have one? Hmmm…

This shoulder bag is from the Chinese Laundry collection. I love the buckle straps and braided trim accent.

This satchel is from XOXO. I like it but it’s too small. Maybe a “date purse” but eh, sometimes I can’t be bothered to change bags. The braided strap that closes over the zip top is cute though

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