tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1232416 2009-12-24T16:46:24-08:00 ************************************ Frugal is fabulous! ******************************* TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e20128767e0843970c 2009-12-24T16:46:24-08:00 2009-12-24T16:52:21-08:00

Take your desk from dull to dazzling by introducing a bit of bling from zgallerie.com into the style mix. Sparkle and shine in small doses can enliven a room just enough to keep things interesting. Paperwork just got glamorous thanks...

Stephanie Ann tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e20128767a639f970c 2009-12-23T13:54:20-08:00 2009-12-23T13:54:20-08:00

The only thing I love better than a glossy magazine filled with inspiring pictures and pratical ideas is getting that magazine super cheap! The Hearst Magazine Division is having a holiday sale where you can subscribe to several popular magazines...

Stephanie Ann tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e201287675ca75970c 2009-12-22T11:03:35-08:00 2009-12-22T11:03:35-08:00

Target frequently collaborates with high end designers to produce a limited edition collection at affordable prices. This arrangement allows designers to get more exposure while fashionistas on a budget get their hands on designer looks without the inflated designer price...

Stephanie Ann tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e20128766f0920970c 2009-12-21T01:00:00-08:00 2009-12-21T01:00:00-08:00

An inside source told me that Macy's has done store wide markdowns right before Christmas to move more merchandise. That's a pretty smart move considering it's one of the slowest holiday retail seasons in recent years for many retailers. Charter...

Stephanie Ann tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e2012876623690970c 2009-12-17T12:24:51-08:00 2009-12-17T12:27:48-08:00

Wearing a winter sweater can make you look either frumpy or fabulous. The key to avoid the potentially frumpy effects of wearing a sweater is to buy sweaters that fits. Wearing a bulky shapeless sweater implies that there is a...

Stephanie Ann tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e20128765d61c3970c 2009-12-16T18:27:02-08:00 2009-12-16T18:27:02-08:00

Like many people I do not posses the photogenic supermodel qualities that are necessary to look decent in pictures. The camera seems to exaggerate every flaw. I have pictures where the lighting created shadows down the sides of my face...

Stephanie Ann tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e20128764c057a970c 2009-12-14T01:00:00-08:00 2009-12-14T01:00:00-08:00

Cold weather home accessories include everything from tacky afgans to stuffed snowman draft dodgers for doors. In spite of the abundance of abominable home accessories, your sense of style doesn't have to go into a deep freeze during winter. During...

Stephanie Ann tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e20120a745df5f970b 2009-12-11T18:43:10-08:00 2009-12-11T18:43:10-08:00

The ugly holiday Christmas sweater is kind of like traditional fruit cake. It's a holiday tradition not associated with good taste. This season celebrate traditional bad taste with an Ugly Christmas Sweater party. The Ugly Christmas Sweater party is growing...

Stephanie Ann tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e2012876441922970c 2009-12-10T18:19:59-08:00 2009-12-10T18:19:59-08:00

As a former retail sales associate who has survived more holiday seasons at the mall than I care to remember, I can tell you that many of the shoppers hitting the stores over the holiday season is that they are...

Stephanie Ann tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83455806f69e20128763c47da970c 2009-12-09T15:45:53-08:00 2009-12-09T15:45:53-08:00

For me winter is a time to hibernate, not hit the party circuit. While other fashionistas may strap on their heels and freeze their feet off hitting the social scene, I will be happily curled up at home with my...

Stephanie Ann