Bargain Finds

Online Boutiques = Serious Designer Discounts!

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:59:00 +0000

Hi Ladies!

It's been quite a while since I last posted, but a new trend recently caught my eye and I'd really like to share it with you all. Online boutiques offering temporary private super-sales have been springing up like wildfire! It's no surprise they are so popular because the discounts are often 50-70% off great designers like 7 for all mankind, Juicy, Free People, Rock and Revolution, and even brands for your man. Here's how it works: An invitation only online boutiique will partner with a designer to offer a limited amount of peices at a discount. The sale usually lasts about 12-24 hours or until all peices are sold out (which often happens quickly!).

Online Designer Boutiques are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to ways a bargain finder can beenfit from a slumping economy. Always keep your eye on other discount designer outlets like Marshalls and TJ Maxx - they are carrying more designer surplus than ever before.

For a fantastic online boutique experience, email me requesting an invitation to join Rue La La at mediamakeup@rocketmail.com. It's free and you will get an e-mail every day showing you what designers are currently on sale. Happy saleing!

Hot Fall Boots Under $50 and under $30

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:15:00 +0000

The weather is getting crisp as we get ready for another grueling winter. No need to get depressed, feel better with a little retail therapy. Now is the perfect time to buy some hot boots that will take you from fall into winter and even spring. The weather may be getting cold, but wearing this season's hot boots will make you sizzle. Here are a few of this season's must-have bargain boots for fall.

Over the knee Cuffed Suede Boot by Anna Michelle $27.00

SUEDE BUCKLE SLOUCH BOOT by Soda. $21.99

Bumper Mitch Mid-Calf Boots Tan, brown, black or gray $29.99

Cuffed Lace Up Bootie by Anne Michelle $29.99

Unionbay Women's Claremont Boot $49.99

Paris Hilton Leopard One-Peice Monokini from McCain Attack Video!

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:23:00 +0000

Being a dedicated bargain finder, I find great fashion inspiration on all walks of the web - even political campaign attack video responses. In case you are unaware of the happenings over the last few days, McCain seriously ticked off the Hilton family by releasing an television advertisement attacking Obama - degrading him to the label of "celebrity" - while showing images of Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. The Hilton family had good reason to be pissed off since the family has donated close to $60,000 to McCain and a Republican party senate fund over the past few years, according to G awker.

A cheesy video response from Paris Hilton was later released on Funny or Die. Despite the somewhat-funny script that Paris was reading from, I was mostly just focused on her gorgeous leopard "monokini", or one-piece bathing suit. I don't know how much she bought hers for, but I found some Paris Hilton Response Video-inspired leopard one-pieces online. Now THATS HOT!

Sexy Deep Low Plunge Trendy Swimwear 2008 Style Monokini 1 One Piece Leopard Print Tie Side Swimsuit $39.99

Sexy Trendy Swimwear 2008 Hottest Style Monokini 1 One Piece Solid Leopard Print Tie Side Swimsuit $48.99

Backless leopard-print monokini $39.99

Cheap MAC: Mini pigment eyeshadow jars under $5

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:11:00 +0000

Being a MAC fan can be expensive, but when you want that high color payoff and blendable pigment, cheaper alternatives simply don't cut it. Luckily, there is a place on the net where you can buy cheap MAC pigment eyeshadows that us makeup junkies just can't get enough of. Girl Meets Makeup sells MAC pigment samples (1/4 teaspoon) for only $2.90 each. Before you start thinking of 1/4 teaspoon as a small amount, try to remember the last time you bought a pigment and how long it lasted. I bet you still have pigments from years back. They practically last forever. When you buy samples, you can get a wide variety of colors that you may not use all the time, but are great for nights out, special occasions, or to just switch up your look.

I suggest getting the Lot of 20 pigments (you choose all the colors and it comes with a Pro Mixing Medium!) for $50, or if you don't want to go all out, get the lot of 10 for $26. You can always buy them individually, but getting a Lot of pigments is better if you want to save even more money! If you're a fan of Mac Pro products, there are plenty of pro pigments to choose from on the site. Happy shopping!

Bargain Find of the Day: Kensie Dress with Jeweled Neck $29.99

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:43:00 +0000

I bought this exact same Kensie dress at Macy's yesterday for $64, only to find out today that it is listed on Amazon.com for $29.99! Maybe I should take my own advice and find a bargain before I splurge!

On a more positive note, the dress is so comfy. It feels like a nightgown, but looks great. I'm wearing it today and have gotten quite a few compliments on. You can pair it with some cute gladiator sandals or casual heels for a sophisticated by laid-back summer look.

Kensie Girl Jeweled-Neck Jersey Dress $29.99

I've added a few more laid-back summer dresses and shoes by Kensie on sale for up to 50% off. Enjoy.

Kenzie Women's Elect $29.99

Kensie Tank-Dress with Tie-Pockets $24.33

Kensie Vibrant Floral Silk Top $33.60

Kensie Stained Glass Printed Tunic $33.60

MAC Junkies on a Budget: Cheap MAC Makeup Alternatives

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:26:00 +0000

I have been desperately trying to find some cosmetic brands that have funky highly pigmented eyeshadow shades similar to MAC or NARS. After reading on a few forums that NYX is a cheap alternative, I hit the drug stores to check it out. Although I didn't find any NYX eyeshadows, I found something just as good if not better. It's called Jesse's Girl Eye Dust (available at Rite Aid Drug Stores or jessesgirlcosmetics. Their pigments are generally pastel colors and they aren't just pretty in the bottle, they come out gorgeous on your skin too. It really is high-intensity color. At only $3.99 a pop, I bought 6 of them and layered and blended to create a mermaid-like look just for fun. It came out looking great. I will definitely go back and buy some more!

Cheap Gladiators Sandals Under $40. They Do Exist!

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:39:00 +0000

Gladiator sandals were hot at the beginning of the summer, but after Carrie wore these gladiators in the Sex and the City Movie, they became even more sizzling!

Here are some cute gladiators for under $40:

Topic Women's Heels Gladiator Sandals By Delicious $29.95

STRAPPY GLADIATOR SANDAL $14.99

Chinese Laundry Women's Bobbi Platform Dress Sandal (Also in silver, bronze, and

white) $34.98

Strappy Gl adiator Heel by Glaze. $22.99

METALLIC STRAPPY BUCKLE ROMAN SANDAL

$21.99

Nine West Women's Jovialgrin Flat Sandal $31.48

Cheap Designer Bag Look-alikes

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:57:00 +0000

If you don't have the funds to slurge on the name brands, consider these inexpensive designer look-alikes.

Marc Jacobs Rust Satchel $1150
Large Patent Rusty Orange Perf Trim Patent Satchel $39.95

Gucci Hysteria Large Black Bag Patent $1200

Glossy patent bag Newport News $29

Fendi bronze metallic leather 'B.Mix' large bowler $1200

Kathy Van Zeeland Metal Works Hinge Satchel $33.25

Anne Klein New York Women's Empire Medium Shopper $395

Large Zebra Print Tote Bag Purse Handbag Chrome Buckle $34.99

Burberry Grange Quilted Tan Nylon and Leather Tote $455

BIG BUDDHA Quilted Satin Shopper $65

Big Buddha Quilted Satin Tote $62

Cheap Sundresses under $20

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:33:00 +0000

Wearing a cute sundress in the summertime can make you feel fun, flirty, and laid back. You can't go wrong with buying a bargain sundress; its an whole outfit ready to wear and much cheaper than buying a top and bottom separately. I've seen alot of girls post questions on the web about where to get cheap sundresses. Here are a few under $20:

<--Tie-neck halter dress. Newport News. $19

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Smocked Back Dress - Teal $19.99. More colors available

KIRRA Smocked Print Dress $19.50
Also in yellow and teal

Ruffled tank dress $10

Short bandeau dress Newport News $19
More colors available.

Sex and the City Movie Fashion Finds Pt. 2

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:39:00 +0000

This is part 2 to the last post, Sex and the City Movie Fashion Finds. Here are some more Sex and the City Fashion Finds including look-alike dresses and accessories from Carrie, Charlotte, and Miranda.

Polka-dot sheath dress $29

Carrie's Wedding Gold Hoops. Jest Jewels, $32

Maggie London Dress, Nordstrom. $148

KARIN'S GARDEN Water Color Lilly w/Swarovski Crystals Pin-Clip Duo

GARDEN Elegant Silk Rose Pin-Clip, As Seen In: "Sex And The City"

Sex and the City Movie Fashion Finds

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:28:00 +0000

Whether the girls are on a cosmo hunt or going out for salads, you can always count on them wearing some eye-catching ensembles. Here are a few finds around the web that resemble their outfits from the movie.

April Bag. $59.99

Paris Hilton Metallic Draped-Back Dress

Misses Fernsunset Casual Tube Dress

RED PATENT LEATHER 3" WIDE ELASTIC CORSET WAIST BELT

Patent Red Chain Accent Melie Bianco Shoulder B ag

Solas Light up Harmony Clutch in Brown w/ Studs

Cheap Pumps for Every Mood: $6.24 and up!

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:41:00 +0000

Spring Pumps are hot right now, especially peep-toe and brightly colored heels when they're this cheap! Choose a classic look to wear to work, pick a casual pair for a pool party, and everything in between. Owning a wide selection of cute pumps that cater to your daily moods doesn't have to be expensive. Check out these cheap shoes:

Classic

Girly

Sexy

Casual

Wild

Colorful

Prom Dresses Under $100!

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:41:00 +0000

Amazon.com Widgets

Browse through my picks of beautiful prom dresses that won't cost you over $100. Enjoy!

Affordable Basics: Colorful Cheap Layering Tank Tops 5 for $10

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:05:00 +0000

You'll never guess where you can find some basic cheap layering tank tops or "wife beaters" that have just the right amount of stretch and sheerness. These tanks are not only inexpensive, but also very flattering and come in lots of bright colors. Ready? Walgreens!

I've noticed these on display a couple of times during the past month or so in the front of the store (near the flip flops, which are also very cheap!). I got them in baby blue, pastel pink, coral, black and white. They also offer the long and lean tanks from designer Mossimo (with the brand name crossed out of course) at the same price.

Unfortunately, the tops are not listed on the Walgreens website so you'll need to visit your local Walgreens to find them.

Celebrity-Inspired Prom and Graduation Dresses

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:25:00 +0000

Alright, I know that some of these are little bit pricey, but just think...you can walk into your senior prom or graduation wearing the same dress that Mischa Barton was seen wearing at a recent event. Pictured at the left is the celebrity-inspired Mischa Barton Celebrity Tuxedo Dress by Faviana $198.00. For ordering information, click the link--> Mischa Barton Celebrity Tuxedo Dress by Faviana $198 PromGirl

Take a look at these other gorgeous dresses.

Designer Paparazz i Dress by Mori Lee $198

Remember Kate Hudson's beautiful dress in How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days?

Here it is...

Celebrity Dress -- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days $118

Want to look like Penelope Cruz?

Penelope Cruz Golden Globe Awards As Seen On The View

Here's the affordable version.

Celebrity Dress --

Faviana 6005 Penelope Cruz Dress $258 $118

How About Beyonce?

Beyonce Beaded Stretch Mesh Golden Globes Awards As Seen On Access Hollywood $398

Beautiful Spring Colors(just click on the picture to see the product page)

Cute $5 Jeans?!

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:29:00 +0000

DENIM SALE! Your eyes aren't fooling you. Right now at Wetseal, you can get their "celebrity" jeans 2-for-1 at $10...making each pair $5. Now those are cheap jeans! You can even mix and match the "2-for-1" items and get a clearance hoodie, shoes, or shirt instead of a second pair of jeans. I was pleasantly shocked today when I walked in looking for a summer dress thinking I would wish the rain away and saw these on the sale racks in the back of the store. These jeans look really cute on, too! I must tell you that I'm not sure if the same 2-for-1 deal is going on at their website, www.wetseal.com, but I do know that the site has these jeans on sale for $10. I would definitely hurry because these babies are gonna go quick.

Gucci vs. Bargains

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:45:00 +0000

Why spend the next 4 month's rent on a chic black and white Gucci dress when you can get one for an hour or two's worth of pay? Allow me to demonstrate with the following Gucci dress:

White etamine print cotton piquet decollette fold dress.  Gucci $1995.00

Why is this dress expensive?

Expensive celebrity endorsements
Expensive runway shows
Expensive print ads (models, production, media placements)
Expensive marketing

Who ends up paying for all of this branding? The consumers that buy into it. Allow me to present some inexpensive options, which don't look exactly like this dress, but are still cute:

Tie Neck Zebra Print Dress
$21.50
www.wetseal.com

Stephanie Geometric Dress
$22.80
www.forever21.com
Holly Floral Bubble Dress
$34.80
http://www.forever21.com/

Shop smart, ladies.

Have You Been to Marshalls Lately?

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:31:00 +0000

Their new Shoe Megashop is fantastic! The new layout kind of reminds me of my favorite shoe store, DSW. Marshalls still charges significantly less than department stores and has added great brands like Nine West to GUESS to their lineup. It's the best of both worlds! They also provide loads of foot mirrors all over the department (you can never have enough foot mirrors). Just don't try to bring a pair of shoes into the fitting room because the old lady attendants tend to get a little irate about that. FYI: Marshalls, by law, can't mention which designers they carry on their website and doesn't offer online shopping either. Sounds like a good excuse to go for a drive, get a frappuccino, and shop on...

Colorful Sundresses $20-$98!

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:26:00 +0000

Also see: Cheap sundresses under $20 post

Sundresses make those summer barbecues and pool parties feel even more laid-back and fun! Already chillin' by the pool on the weekends sipping daiquiri's? Getting one of these cute, but inexpensive bargain dresses will inspire you to use the money that you saved and buy everything you need to host a party of your own...enjoy!

Women's Cut-Out Strapless Dresses 19.99
www.oldnavy.com

Women's Chiffon Tube Dresses $20
www.oldnavy.com

Maggy London Crossover Halter Dress $98
www.nordstrom.com

Adrianna Papell Polka Dot Sundress $98
www.nordstrom.com

Also see: Cheap sundresses under $20 post

Cute Wedges For Less than $40!

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:05:00 +0000

Wedges are a style staple because they're cute, add height, and are versatile shoes. Match them to a sundress, bikini or casual skirt. I just ordered the white, but also I like the ones with some color in them.

Xhilaration® Tory Eyelet Canvas Peep-Toe Wedges - White

Wet Seal Straw Wedge - Yellow $26.50
www.wetseal.com

Miss Me Heart6 Fabric Espadrille - Green $39.95
www.dsw.com

Mia Rosemary Slingback Wedge - $39.99
www.dsw.com

Spring on a Budget: Cheap sun dresses under $30

noreply@blogger.com (Bargain Finds) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:51:00 +0000

I absolutely adore the bold colors that are in this summer. Use these links for free shipping :)

Swiss Dot Sundress. $19.99 Free shipping.

Ombre Mini Dress $26.99 Free shipping.

Ethnic Halter Dress $24.99 Free shipping.

Teresa Knit Dress. $29.50