Bargain Styling

Similar to the concept of the dollar store - now there is The $15 Store - but it’s only online. They’ve got shirts, skirts, dresses, shoes, purses, coats, and more.. All for just $15.

* Like any bargain site or store. You do have to fish through the “who would ever wear this” items
to the ohhh… I would wear this.

Here are some hot picks I found on the site:

SELE Stretch Plaid Trapeze Cropped Jacket (Sapph)

TAKARA Stretch Sateen Ruffled Blouse

RAMPAGE Marion Suede Peep Toe Heels (Black)

Want to know more about the $15 store? (more…)

Bluefly just released their Fall Must Have List…

1. Boots - Ankle and knee high boots will be stomping the streets this winter. Invest in a good pair that you can wear for many winters ahead..

2. Sheath Dress - This can be a timeless piece to your wardrobe. It’s easy to throw on with some boots or heels.. Winter time think tights… (Dress: Robert Rodriguez, retail value: $502.00 bluefly: $302.00 you save 40% at Bluefly)

3. Bright Accessories - 80s must not be done yet.. break out or buy some bright pink, blue, green - heels, hangbags, bracelets, earrings… Don’t over do it - A little goes a long way in bright accessories. (Shoes: Christian Louboutin, retail value: $695.00 bluefly: $556.00 you save 20% at Bluefly)

4. Plaid and Prints - This is probably fall’s biggest trend because it’s on every fashion site for fall trends (Coat: Soia & Kyo, retail value: $335.00
bluefly: $201.00 ,you save 40% at Bluefly)

5. Cashmere - Expensive but worth the investment.. so comfortable and so classic.. Last year Old Navy had some amazing affordable cashmere sweaters.. Right now on the Old Navy website they have cashmere polos in lots of different colors on sale for $30. (Old Navy: Polo cashmere sweater, $30 at Old Navy)

For more Fall Must Haves check out an earlier blog..

Style.com highlights the Fall 2008 trends as:
1. Bell shaped tops
2. plaid and tweed (THIS IS ON EVERY SITE’S FALL TREND)
3. lean solid colors simple and solid
4. futuristic
5. and feathers…

I’m also seeing some inspired men’s wear, alot of purple, minis, high-neck ruffle tops, and wild animal prints..

Elle’s made their own list of Top 10 Trends New York Fall 2008 which also includes … (more…)

Albeit it’s in the Sale section, Yes Bargain Styling shops at Macy’s . Like this Paisley-Print Wrap Dress from London Times. It used to be $99, it’s now selling for $28.99. Who would say no to that bargain? . This dress can be worn with any pair of black heels. I suggest a slingback. Where to wear it? Anywhere actually, well except when you’re doing your grocery shopping, heh. Church, Date Night, Party at the office, the possibilities are endless. During the Fall season, you can wear it with a black knee-high boots for that sophiisticated approach to the cold weather. So that $28.99 sale is worth the money.

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I wore this gray mini-dress, slim black trouser and heels ensemble to Church on Mother’s Day. It was actually a last minute decision coz I planned days before to wear a white dress but my legs are tattered with bug bites from when my husband and I lounged in our deck Friday night. My husband was spared but for some reason I always end up being bitten, incessantly. We used the same bug spray for crying out loud. He said maybe because I’m too sweet. Perhaps,

I usually wear this color during Fall season but I thought I could get away with it right now by accentuating it with a pink beads necklace and pink beads bangle bracelet. Wearing a mini-dress over a trouser worked perfectly for Church in my opinion. This would also work for a date night out with hubby. For a daytime regular look I suggest wearing the mini-dress over jeans.

Metro7 mini-dress from Wal-Mart, on sale for $3. Black slim trouser which I don’t remember where I bought it..lol, sorry. Black strappy heels from PAYLESS. If I remember it right, I think it was a BOGO purchase 3 years ago.

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