tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22780799910868369832024-03-05T23:18:28.737-08:00Tina.Deal<center><b>/tīna/diːl/</b>
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<i>A deal that would usually be unheard of.
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A feeling of joy one receives after purchasing an item at a very low price.
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An amazing, awesome, jaw dropping deal.</i></center>TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-70795978646047605292013-02-19T18:15:00.001-08:002013-02-19T18:15:19.169-08:00Instagram For The WinDear Blogger, people who actually read this, and followers!<br />
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I am sorry I have neglected you. You just take up too much time to post in. Instagram photos can be taken on my iPhone, make a collage on my iPhone, and post...you guessed it...on my iPhone!<br />
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My intentions of this blog have changed from posting my outfits to just posting "How-To's" but then I realized how LONG it takes to write a "How-To" post!<br />
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I'm hardly ever on my laptop and mostly just browse online via my phone and iPad. Unfortuantely, I can't post very well on the iPad either.<br />
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I will from now on start How-To guides and DIY guides to save money and save my TinaDeal outfits for Instagram. <br />
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Please follow me on Instagram @yaytina and search for hashtag #TinaDeal :D<br />
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Thank you all!<br />
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Fashionably Cheap,<br />
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Tina <br />
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<br />TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-90325034119003335992012-11-27T10:21:00.000-08:002012-11-27T10:26:38.144-08:00$187 worth of American Apparel for $25! SAVE TODAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Here's How:</u></b></span><br />
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<b>1.</b> Buy your Groupon now! Set up a Groupon account if you don't already have one. It's easy and free!<br />
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<b>$50 worth of American Apparel for $25!</b><br />
Two options are given: <u>in-store and online</u>. I purchased the online option.<br />
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Here's why:<br />
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There are many clearance items online that have been classified as "Oops! We made too many!". An overstock of items will cause an item to be super cheap!<br />
Bikini bras were only<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">$1!!!!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"> </span>I bought 4!<br />
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Also Cyber Monday is still going on too! Until 11:59pm PST tonight! This means an extra 20% off your purchase, yesterday and today, including clearance items. <i>Use code "Monday12" at checkout. </i>So in reality if you go online today and use your groupon you're really getting about <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">$62 worth of American Apparel</span> for $25!<br />
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I only bought things on clearance as I bought items I actually saw previously but couldn't afford to buy them at full price. $38-$46 for a hoodie? No way. I understand that American Apparel is sweatshop free but I can't get myself to spend so much money on one simple item there.<br />
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I also bought a lip balm, Smith's Rosebud, that I've been eyeing at other beauty stores and since I was not at my $50 total I added it to my cart for a total final of exactly $50 (after the additional 20% off)!<br />
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<b>2.</b> Go to <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/">http://store.americanapparel.net/</a> and add items in your cart that total up to at least $62.<br />
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<b>3. </b>Go to checkout and apply the code <i>"Monday12".</i><br />
Your total should now be at $50 or more depending on how much you added to your cart.<br />
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<b>4. </b>Open up your Groupon you purchased in your account. Enter your Groupon number and redeem it into the Gift Card box and it will automatically deduct $50 as a gift card.<br />
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<b>5. </b>The shipping should also be free as there is free shipping on orders over $50! Score!<br />
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<b>6.</b> Pay the taxes and you should have a final great deal of paying $25+tax (or more) for all your new American Apparel goods!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I purchased a hoodie, 4 bikini bras, 2 fleece pants, panties, a one piece, and lip balm for $25+tax compared to $187+tax :)</span><br />
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Happy Shopping!<br />
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<i><b>Follow me on Instagram @yaytina or search for #TinaDeal</b></i><br />
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Fashionably Cheap,<br />
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TinaTINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-41870481341725982672012-11-21T03:31:00.001-08:002012-11-21T03:35:45.033-08:00For the ladies AND gents! Clearance and 50% off everything at Express!Starting today everything at Express is 50% off until Black Friday at Noon!!!<br />
Better to shop now before the crazy madness of Black Friday :) <br />
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Awesome deals for the ladies AND gentlemen!<br />
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I saw some great items that are usually $100+ at only $50+ now. Such as coats, jackets, blazers, holiday dresses, button ups (the famous 1MX button up-- now only $25-$35), suit separates, fancy clothes, etc.<br />
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Some of the t-shirts, tanks, sweaters, and jeans I still find overpriced even if it is 50% off. Jeans at 50% off for $35 or $40 is still too much. And I'm not one to spend $25 on a top that used to be $50. Let's try $15? Even $10? <br />
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However, the more pricey items are well worth the money for the quality, make, and value.<br />
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If that is still too much for you... good news because the clearance items are amazing!<br />
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Here are a few things I found on Express' website in the sale section. The 50% off has already been taken off the sale price items.<br />
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The producer suit jacket is a bargain at $40!<br />
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Absolutely love the military button up-- awesome at $20!<br />
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Trouser shorts are super cute and dress up shorts for a night out; a must at only $10!<br />
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The metallic tank is super cute and you can't beat the price of $5!<br />
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Happy Shopping and Happy Thanksgiving!<br />
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If you already didn't see my post from yesterday, don't forget to pick up your free American Apparel nail polish! While supplies last until November 27!!!<br />
Pick one up for your sister, your best friend, you girlfriend, whoever! It doesn't matter because it's free!<br />
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Fashionably Cheap,<br />
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What's the best way to get free stuff and discounts? Sign up for free stuff and discounts and get rewarded on your Birthday!<br />
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In the month of November, only 2 weeks in, I have redeemed $5 off at DSW, $10 off at Victoria's Secret, $10 off at the Body Shop, ate a free pretzel from Auntie Anne's, and drank a free Starbucks chai latte.<br />
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If you're a woman, or even a man shopping for your woman, you<i> NEED</i> to be part of the the Pink Nation at Victoria's Secret. <u>FREE PANTIES! </u>I repeat... <u>FREE PANTIES</u>. Free to sign up, check in store by providing your home phone number or simply on their website. Almost every month I get a free panty card in the mail good for a free panty, usually a cotton one worth up to $8.50 but sometimes they have a special one worth up to $12.50! I never have to buy underwear again! #TMI :)<br />
They also will send you a $10 rewards card for your birthday! I used it to buy yoga pants that I absolutely love but I'm never willing to pay $34 for them. They were on clearance at $22 and after the -$10 I paid <span style="color: red;">$12</span>, plus since I purchased more than $10 I got a Victoria's Secret Rewards card to redeem (secret reward ranging between $10-$500; most likely it will be worth $10 when revealed-- however, one time I received $100!). <br />
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I signed up for the free DSW Rewards about 2 years ago and already twice now I have received a discount savings from DSW. I know $5.00 doesn't sound like a lot but if you use it correctly you could get a good deal! I bought these heels that were on clearance for 80% off and used my $5 off on top of the total cost for a final total of <span style="color: red;">$9.78</span>, a <u>$110 savings</u>! If you can't find a god bargain there then use the $5 for a pair of socks, laces, or insoles for your shoes! Hey, they're free or barely a $1 or $2 after the reward. </div>
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I bought a Groupon for the Body Shop for $20 worth of product for $10. They usually have this deal 2-3 times a year and it's a great deal when used correctly in combination of current deals. I usually only buy one Groupon because I buy enough items only using one Groupon I don't think it's necessary for me to buy two and stock up on something I won't have room in my makeup bag or bathroom cabinets for. See, I have some...control... =P.<br />
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I signed up for the Body Shop rewards program which costs a one time fee of $10. I have turned down this program numerous of times whenever I was offered but decided to go for it this time! Why? It took a lot of convincing from the sales person but as a person who works in sales I needed to know the details and benefits as I'm not one to easily just say yes to a deal. If anything... I say no to a lot of sale pitches. I'm not ever easily convinced. <br />
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By purchasing the Body Shop rewards program at a one time fee of $10 I actually received my $10 back right away because as a part of the program you receive $10 for the Body Shop during your Birthday month! Plus I received a point for my first purchase. After 4 purchases (4 points) you receive a free item worth up to $15, nice!<br />
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The Body Shop also always has promotional deals going on. During the Holidays they like to have a "wheel" that is spun for a reward deal-- 30% off your purchase, 40% off your purchase, 50% off your purchase, buy one get one free, etc. I was able to spin the wheel and land on 40% off my total purchase (except on gift sets). Last year I was fortunate to land on 50% off my total purchase.<br />
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I purchased 2 lipsticks ($12.50 each), a concealer ($14.50), hemp chap stick ($8), travel size moisturizer ($6), and a facial scrub brush ($3) [40% off everything + rewards discount] for a total of <span style="color: red;">$12.43</span>-- less than the cost of one lipstick at full price. Apply the Groupon I purchased -$10 which equals my cost today of <span style="color: red;">$2.43</span>-- less than the cost of the facial scrub I purchased!<br />
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<b style="color: blue;">SIGN UP FOR FREE BIRTHDAY GOODIES AND TREAT YO SELF!</b><br />
There are many other Birthday freebies especially at restaurants
where you can get a free dessert. That's easy and a no brainer on your
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There's definitely way more birthday freebies if you're a kid but there's some still left for adults!<br />
When I was a kid I was a part of every kids birthday club you could think of. My Mom would have to take me to multiple places to claim all my free ice cream sundaes and children's meals :). Of course back then you would sign up with a self stamped post card but if there was free food involved, you would have me at "free".<br />
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Years of training. TinaDeal in the works since I was a kid. <br />
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<b>Here are some Birthday freebies for you to sign up for (no purchase required):</b><br />
Free burrito from Baja Fresh <br />
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Free ice cream scoop from Baskin Robbins</div>
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Free pretzel from Auntie Anne's (personal favorite)</div>
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Free large order of fries from Wing Stop</div>
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$10 to Cost Plus World Market</div>
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Free Starbucks drink</div>
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Free tater tots, cream slush, or medium drink at Sonic's </div>
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Free mini makeup kit at Sephora</div>
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Free burger from Red Robin</div>
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Plus many more out there!!! It's all free and during your Birthday month!!<br />
Please allow however amount of time it says to receive your rewards. I signed up for Auntie Anne's pretzel club in September of 2011 and didn't receive my free pretzel for my Birthday by November of 2011.<br />
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<u><b>Side Note! </b></u></div>
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Instagram has taken over on Tina Deals! I've neglected updating the blog since uploading a photo using a collage application is just so much easier than this. I'm never on my laptop any way so It's difficult to update my blog via iPhone or iPad.</div>
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Bar III Blazer, Fitted Skirt, and Crop Top from Macy's at <span style="color: red;">under $30 <span style="color: black;">compared to $125</span></span></div>
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Sad Edelman heels from Ross at <span style="color: red;">$20</span> <span style="color: black;">compared to $120</span></div>
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Material Girl jumper from Macy's at <span style="color: red;">$9</span> compared to $58</div>
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Geometric necklace from Ross at <span style="color: red;">$10</span> compared to $38</div>
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Saks 5th Avenue dress from Off 5th Outlet at <span style="color: red;">$33</span> compared to $130</div>
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Red work dress with belt from Ross at <span style="color: red;">$16</span> compared to $58</div>
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All 4 items from Urban Outfitters at <span style="color: red;">$15</span> compared to $154 </div>
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White one shoulder cocktail dress from Ross at<span style="color: red;"> $17</span> compared to $68</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>NYC: Blazer by Gap at $17 compared to $88</i></span></div>
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TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-61642983706998732002012-09-18T22:15:00.001-07:002012-09-18T22:15:38.023-07:00Jeffrey Campbell's for $15!My deal for the Fall season--<br />
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Ibiza Last Jeffrey Campbell booties with fringe for <b style="color: red;">$15.00 </b>compared to <span style="color: blue;">$175+</span><br />
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I was watching out for these at TJ Maxx for a few months starting at their maxxinista price of $99.99.<br />
Once they became on clearance they went down to $79 and it was a slow and steady race until the TJ MAXX END OF SEASON SALE WITH YELLOW TAGS brought it down to $15!<br />
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YELLOW TAGS, YELLOW TAGS! BEST THING OVER AT TJ MAXX AND MARSHALLS!<br />
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Sorry for the caps, I'm a bit excited.<br />
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At this yellow tag event I purchased a few items but decided to showcase just my most favorite and best deal I purchased at this yellow tag event.<br />
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Note that yellow tags also mean final clearance sale and are non-returnable. But at $15 for Jeffrey Campbell's why would anyone return them?<br />
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Super cute for the Fall season. Pair it with skinny jeans and you're good to go. I love the braided tassels on the sides for a fun detail. They color of the boots are very neutral and can go with many of my fall outfits. <br />
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Just a few of my Instagram deals!<br />
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For those of you who don't follow me on Instagram this is what you're missing out on--<br />
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Dress by BarIII from Macy's for<span style="color: red;"> $20.00</span>, Bracelet from Forever 21 for <span style="color: red;">$10.80</span>, and LuLu belt from Ross for <span style="color: red;">$4.99</span></div>
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<b>What <a href="http://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/top-trends-from-fall-2012-652764">Elle</a> suggests you should be wearing this Fall 2012 down below.</b><br />
<b>Unless you live a life of high fashion and don't need to go to a normal working job then I still wouldn't suggest any of these trends.</b><br />
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My two polyvore collages above display what I will be wearing this Fall and in my opinion some trends to look out for this coming Fall 2012 (for normal people with normal careers and normal lives).<br />
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<i><b>Trends I plan on wearing this Fall!</b></i><br />
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<li>The colored jean will continue, especially the Fall colors of auburn, dark reds, hunter green, or simply just gray</li>
<li> Lace, lace, lace! Lace has been a big trend this past Spring and Summer and I think you will still be able to bring out those lace tops and dresses this Fall! Just pair your lace tops with blazers and your lace dresses with tights underneath :)</li>
<li>Boots galore! Booties too! I would love to wear boots with heels or those booties above... if I could without my feet dying! Boots are always in style every Fall, you can't go wrong with it. I recently went to a Goodwill and saw so many pairs of boots for $7.99 in great condition-- none in my size though =/</li>
<li>Pleated pants/jeans-- they're a little preppy looking but I think it fits for the whole "I'm so Fall and...pleated" look. </li>
<li>Textured tops! With the summer almost over (No not really but I had to say that to get you into Fall mode) you can start wearing your heavier weight tops (crochet, thicker textured fabrics, etc.). Those tops that were way too heavy and annoyingly would stick to your skin in (this) hot weather!</li>
<li>Oxford shoes are always a winner-- pair them with dresses, pair them with pants! You can't lose!</li>
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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Tina<br />
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Actually... I wore this dress in Geneva but I did buy it in Paris :). My version of a pink/white summer dress during a summer day in Paris (I mean... Geneva).<br />
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I bought the brown oxfords but it was just too hot for me to be wearing shoes, I need my feet to breathe! I wore my brown strappy sandals (featured in my last <a href="http://tinadeal.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-love.html">post</a>) almost every day in Europe-- super comfortable!<br />
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summer. As well as my other fab finds during my trip in Europe. I just
got back and already packing for my mini vacay after a vacation! (See you soon Vegas!) <br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Pink/White patterned high-low/mullet dress with brown braided belt</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.promod.fr/">Promod</a> (lovely store in France and there's a chain of them throughout Europe as well)<br />
Type of sale: Sale (aka Soldes in french)<br />
Original price: 39,95 euro (ah, I don't know where the euro symbol is!)<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">15,50 euro</span> (A little under $20 US)<br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Brown suede oxfords</b></i><br />
From: Sorry, never got the name of this store :(<br />
Type of sale: Sale (Soldes)<br />
Original price: 19,95 euro<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">5,95 euro</span> (A little under $7.50 US)<br />
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<b>My other fab finds in Europe:</b></div>
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Only maybe 1/3 of what I bought in Europe is posted on this entry... I went a little nuts in Europe and bought too many items to be posted on here.<br />
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Awesome heels that will most likely hurt my feet but I don't care because they're so pretty!</div>
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Ok so maybe I will care that they will hurt my feet but I'll make sure I'm going somewhere with more sitting and less standing! As posted on my <a href="http://instagram.com/p/NPSgmZFoZT/">Instagram</a>.</div>
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<i><b>Item 3-- Pompennette heels</b></i></div>
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From: <a href="http://www.andre.fr/">Andre</a> (Chain of shoe stores out in France)</div>
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Type of sale: Soldes!!!</div>
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Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">10 euros</span> (About $12.25 US)</div>
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Since it's originally from Europe, H&M's were everywhere! Each H&M definitely had a different sale as the Paris store had my dress for 7 euros but in Rome it was 10 euros, definitely got the better bargain! <i><b><br /></b></i></div>
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<i><b>Item 4-- Blue floral patterned knee length dress</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.hm.com/">H&M</a><br />
Type of sale: Soldes!!!<br />
Original price: 49,90 euro<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">7,00 euro</span> (About $8.50 US)<br />
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Believe it or not but the random vendors on the streets of Rome had beautiful dresses. This lovely dress was just hanging on a hanger under a tent and I had to have it! As posted on my <a href="http://instagram.com/p/NhJVlXloYk/">Instagram</a>. The random boutiques also had great dresses and I even purchased a dress at<span style="color: red;"> 5 euros</span>!!! (not pictured but I'll make sure to post it soon)<i><b><br /></b></i></div>
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<i><b>Item 5-- Navy blue sheer double layered dress with gold accents</b></i><br />
From: Random vendor in Rome!<br />
Type of sale: Bargaining at it's best!<br />
Original price: 15 euros<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">12,50 euros</span> (About $15.35 US) and although 15 euros is a great price it's a vendor so why not bargain a couple of dollars off :D<br />
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Ah yes, Tory Burch my love! I went all the way to Rome and brought this baby home. So many items in this Tory Burch store were half off but I contained myself and only bought one purse. Oh and of course, tax free for purchases over 155 euros for US citizens-- oh yes! I sure did get almost $30 back at customs :). What's amazing is that if you search for the bag online it's still being sold at about $329 on sale.</div>
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<i><b>Item 6-- Tory Burch Robinson Satchel in Oceanic</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.toryburch.com/">Tory Burch</a><br />
Type of sale: 50% off selected items<br />
Original price: 360,00 euro<br />
Purchased price: 180,00 euro with 30,00 euro back at customs = <span style="color: red;">150,00 euro</span> (About $185.00 US)<br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
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Express is currently having a deal where you can buy Men's 1MX shirt and get the second one at $19.90!<br />
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If worked out correctly with a coupon you can get an amazing deal. I've done it before and it's totally worth it to get those men's dress shirts at this sale + with a coupon.<br />
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Hopefully you receive Express coupons in the mail and if you don't I suggest you ask someone for theirs.<br />
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Buy a basic Men's 1MX shirt at $59.90. Patterns will usually cost $69.90. <br />
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When you buy a basic one at $59.90 and purchase a second basic 1MX at $19.90 you will be spending a little under $80.00 for 2 shirts. However, if you use your Express coupon that includes ($15 off of $30, $20 off of $60, and $30 off of $90) you will be receiving $30 off of your $80 purchase making your total about $50 which equals to <span style="color: red;">$25.00</span> a shirt! More than half off the original for $59.90-- bam!<br />
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Now you can get your man a nice 1MX fitted shirt to show off that body
of his. Or not? Classic button ups are just nice on a man too, no need
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This is such a funny photo of my mom shopping in Europe I have to end the entry with this! <br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=4131818&.svc=blogger&id=53112654" rel="nofollow">Equipment blouse</a></small><br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=4131818&.svc=blogger&id=59056344" rel="nofollow">Paige Denim short shorts</a></small><br />
<small>$139 - amrag.com</small><br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=4131818&.svc=blogger&id=56940199" rel="nofollow">Madewell wedge shoes</a></small><br />
<small>$148 - madewell.com</small><br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=4131818&.svc=blogger&id=36480694" rel="nofollow">Fedora hat</a></small><br />
<small>$18 - modcloth.com</small><br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=4131818&.svc=blogger&id=48790369" rel="nofollow">Ralph Lauren Collection leather belt</a></small><br />
<small>$180 - net-a-porter.com</small><br />
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=4131818&.svc=blogger&id=59577146" rel="nofollow">Marc by Marc Jacobs marc jacobs sunglasses</a></small><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">My bargains of a similar outfit:</span><br />
Forever 21 sheer stripe top, Paige denim shorts, Report brown sandals, generic fedora, hand-me-down brown belt, and Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses for about...<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">$75!</span></b><br />
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<b>Want to see how? Read below ;D</b><br />
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Nothing gets me going more than a bargain. When I get a good deal it's the equivalent of going to the gym for gym buffs-- it gets the endorphins going! I guess that makes me a shopping buff then? When I'm feeling down I do retail therapy; not just retail therapy but extreme bargaining retail therapy. I instantly feel better after a big bargain find.<br />
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I've recently signed up on <a href="http://polyvore.com/">Polyvore.com</a> and absolutely love it. I went on a search on how I could create collages without buying PaintShopPro/PhotoShop/other photo apps. I used to have a copy of PaintShopPro when I was in high school and it literally made up a good 2 years of my life creating designs and images for my, then, website. I forgot how much this used to be a hobby of mine and now I'm picking it up again 10 years later, although I'm super rusty at it.<br />
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Any way, I created this collage on Polyvore and put together this outfit that I am showcasing in this post... but of course at bargain prices!<br />
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The jean shorts and sunglasses purchased are the actual brands on the collage.<br />
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In the end... similar outfit but on a Tina.Deal.<br />
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I bought this top while I was in Vegas at the Forever 21 in the Fashion Show Mall. I was attracted to the stripes and the color combo. It's a great summer shirt-- light, sheer, and fun colored!<br />
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<b><i>Item 1 -- Striped sheer cap sleeve button up</i></b><br />
From: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/">Forever 21</a><br />
Type of sale: Forever 21 everyday<br />
Original/Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$11.80</span><br />
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These boyfriend jean shorts are called the Jimmy's by Paige denim. They are super comfortable and fit perfectly. They hug me! I love these Paige denim shorts. I would buy more of them if they were ever on sale again but at under $10 I'm not sure if I'll ever find this deal again!<br />
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<b><i>Item 2 -- Boyfriend jean shorts</i></b><br />
From: Nordstrom Rack<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.paigeusa.com/">Paige</a><br />
Type of sale: Clearance<br />
Original price: $139.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$9.80</span><br />
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I would say that brown sandals are an essential in your wardrobe. Especially brown strappy ones! They can easily go with summer casual outfits from dresses to jean shorts. Rather than having multiple colors of sandals, brown ones tend to go well with many color combinations so you can save money and buy just the essential brown sandal to pair with many of your outfits if you're on a tight budget. If you're going to invest in brown sandals and want quality ones that aren't too pricey I would suggest the brand Report. I have always been a fan of Report footwear because they are comfortable and most importantly you don't have to break into them! Bonus! I got lucky and bought these for under $15 since they usually retail at about $40+. I've seen Reports at <a href="http://www.dsw.com/">DSW</a> at around $30 as well.<br />
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<i><b>Item 3 -- Brown strappy sandals</b></i><br />
From: Ross<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.reportshoes.com/">Report</a><br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday<br />
Original price: Compared to $45.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$13.99</span><br />
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Re-showcasing the fedora from last summer!<br />
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<i><b>Item 4 -- Fedora</b></i><br />
Re-cap it <a href="http://tinadeal.blogspot.com/2011/07/summertime-girls-are-kind-i-like-ill.html">here</a>!<br />
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This item was actually a hand-me-down! I can't give any information since the belt was once owned by my sister and she did not want it anymore-- score! Any clothing/accessories/shoes I don't want anymore I always try to give it to family/friends. A free way to gain new items in your closet! They might be second hand items but they're new to you!<br />
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<i><b>Item 5 -- Brown belt</b></i><br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.billabong.com/">Billabong</a><br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">Free!</span><br />
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Now time for the accessories! Two great pieces at bargain prices. I didn't add the tote bag to the collage since it was just an addition to the outfit. I simply liked the cotton candy colored tote bag and that it was water resistant! I spilled water on the inside of it and it repelled! I was amazed yet I am usually easily amazed any way. You could wear any purse/handbag you please with this outfit... it's up to you! It was nice to have a canvas tote bag to bring to the pool. It holds the essentials you would bring along pool side and expands at the top with a pulling chord to tighten it. Also for more accessories add on some bracelets or fun earrings as you wish.<br />
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<b><i>Item 6 -- Oversized sunglasses</i></b><br />
From: Nordstrom Rack<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/">Marc by Marc Jacobs</a><br />
Type of sale: Nordstrom Rack everyday<br />
Original price: $120.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$34.95</span><br />
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<b><i>Item 7 -- <a href="http://www.6pm.com/see-by-chloe-see-by-candy-small-shopping-bag-cotton-candy-north-white">Canvas tote bag</a></i></b><br />
From: <a href="http://www.bloomingdales.com/">Bloomingdale's</a><br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.chloe.com/#/en">See by Chloe</a><br />
Type of sale: Semi-Annual handbag sale<br />
Original price: $95.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$16.00</span><br />
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A 4th of July outfit that's fun and cute for the summer weather. It's outdoor friendly for a 4th of July BBQ or hanging out in the sun before sunset to watch the fireworks.<br />
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Caption: Oh so fierce. Oh so hungry.<br />
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It's all about stripes! I was going to feature other combinations of the outfit but I figured to dedicate this post to just the 4th of July outfit itself. It's simple to see that the shorts can be paired with a white tank or the striped tank can be paired with simple jean shorts or skinny jeans.<br />
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The top is super comfortable. I was skeptical that the original price could be so high. I mean.. wow, $78! The fabric is amazing and the fit feels like it was made for me. It just clings on so well! The tank is boyfriend style so it's over sized but it was nice to just tuck in one side for a loose top feeling. I have never even seen the brand T Los Angeles before until I found the top at Macy's. Apparently the clothes are sold in mostly boutique stores across the nation. I would definitely buy more clothing by T Los Angeles... as long as it's on a Tina-approved-price of course.<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Boyfriend red/white striped tank </b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.macys.com/">Macy's</a><br />
Brand: <a href="http://t-losangeles.com/">T Los Angeles</a><br />
Type of sale: Macy's One Day Sale<br />
Original price: $78.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$11.00</span><br />
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These shorts are very cute! I absolutely love the tie in the front which gives it this sailor/yacht club feel. It's perfect for a summer day. I actually have not bought anything by Roxy since maybe the beginning of college. I just felt like I grew out of it since I associate Roxy with being a teenager. However, when I saw these shorts at Ross I loved the stripes and the cute front tie. I was surprised to see that it was by Roxy and I was very happy with the price...and.. SOLD!<br />
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<b><i>Item 2-- Blue/white striped shorts with front tie </i></b><br />
From: <a href="http://www.rossstores.com/">Ross</a><br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.roxy.com/">Roxy</a><br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday<br />
Original price: $46.50<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$10.99</span><br />
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To finish the outfit you can add sunglasses, sandals, and jewelry of your choice. Play it up with strappy sandals and silver bracelets or play it down with flip flops and hemp/braided bracelets that could match the tie of the shorts. <br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Red, White, and Blue for $22 :) </span><br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
Of course the side note is always the next Macy's sales!<br />
The July 4th sale starts Thursday, June 28 to Wednesday, July 4. It will be 25%-50% off storewide with 3-day specials starting June 28-30.<br />
You will be able to take an extra 30% off already reduced prices plus many other extra savings in the store!<br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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<br />TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-35735189239305687932012-05-22T19:41:00.000-07:002012-05-22T19:49:49.003-07:00MAXImize your savings!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Yay for new hair cut and awkward photos. Look at my face, it screams... savings. <br />
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I'm usually not a fan of maxi dresses but I fell in love with this maxi dress and I'm thrilled by the deal I scored on it!<br />
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Get it? MAXImize your savings... maxi dress.. ha..ha?<br />
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Okay, don't mind my strange ways.<br />
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I bought two items at my most save friendly stores-- Ross and TJ Maxx. I don't know what I would do without these two stores. I find myself on vacation or out of town and shopping at a Ross and/or TJ Maxx. You might think it's weird but I can't help but to have the need to find out if there are other Ross or TJ Maxx stores that have just as amazing deals as the ones here. Based on my experiences on both the Ross and TJ Maxx stores I would say that in California the deals are way better than the ones in Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Don't judge.<br />
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Some people I have spoken to, okay maybe almost everyone I speak to, would choose TJ Maxx over Ross any day. Why?<br />
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<u>Cons about Ross:</u><br />
Can be messy and unorganized<br />
Opened packages<br />
Screaming children <br />
Irregular items<br />
Lower quality of items<br />
Crying children<br />
Poor customer service<br />
Fitting room attendants that don't trust you<br />
Misbehaving children everywhere<br />
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Also in the last couple of years Ross has really increased their security of the store. Is it really necessary to have a "Loss Prevention" aka Security Guard who monitors the store and randomly greets you when you walk in?<br />
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The most annoying thing about increasing security in the store is having the fitting room attendant act like they don't trust you when you're going into the fitting room to try something on. You can't just go up to them and say the number of items you have to try on anymore. You must put your clothes on a rack, they count the hangers (sometimes more than two times), and even pat down the items to make sure you're not hiding anything in between the hangers! OH MY GOD!<br />
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But... oh well. I'll sacrifice my shopping experience with crying children and a clothes pat down any day for a good deal.<br />
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TJ Maxx has more brand names, better service, and a better feeling in overall-- therefore higher prices. I've found great deals at both Ross and TJ Maxx but if I wanted something specific like a pair of black sandals there is no doubt that Ross will be cheaper. I can find Steve Madden sandals at Ross for $14.99 while at TJ Maxx it will be $29.99. Although, at Ross you have to be lucky to get an item right away in your size while TJ Maxx will have multiple pairs in all sizes.<br />
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<b><i>Item 1-- Black and White Maxi zig-zag striped dress</i></b><br />
From: <a href="http://www.tjmaxx.com/">TJ Maxx</a><br />
Brand: Love. Fire<br />
Type of sale: TJ Maxx everyday<br />
Original price: Compared at $40.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$19.99</span><br />
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<b><i>Item 2-- Orange clutch with chain strap</i></b><br />
From: <a href="http://www.rossstores.com/">Ross</a><br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday<br />
Original price: Compared at $19.99<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$5.99</span><br />
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The top of the dress has a sweetheart shape and is textured for some dimension in the dress. I love the small details.<br />
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You can carry the purse using the silver chain or tuck in the chain and hold it as a clutch.<br />
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A few maxi dresses I found to compare my dress with. I especially love the Michael Stars one but come on... my purchased maxi dress was within a $20 budget!<br />
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Gotta maximize my savings :).<br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
Two sales starting tomorrow: Macy's & Nordstrom.<br />
Macy's has their Memorial day sale starting tomorrow May 23 until Monday, May 28.<br />
This includes... taking an extra 30% off already reduces prices on selections for her, him, kids, and home.<br />
Nordstrom has their biggest clearance sale for women and kids for their "Half-Yearly Sale" and you can also earn double points on both Wednesday and Thursday on all Nordstrom credit card purchases in the store and online.<br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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Tina<br />
<br />TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-27341998998429005572012-05-01T21:16:00.002-07:002012-07-03T00:39:32.602-07:00Lovely and Flowy for Spring!Two outfits. Spring themed. Fun, cute, and flowy!<br />
One outfit is more for a night out while the other is for a lunch date :)<br />
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<u>Outfit 1:</u> <b><span style="color: blue;">Tank, Skirt, and Necklace total cost</span> =</b><b style="color: red;"> $23.00</b><br />
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<b><i>Item 1-- Flowy printed skirt</i></b>; short in the front and long in the back, weird way to put it would be a "Mullet Skirt" but much better looking than an actual mullet.<br />
From: <a href="http://www.macys.com/">Macy's</a><br />
Brand: Bar III<br />
Type of sale: Macy's one day sale (scan the bar code on the price tag for lower prices!)<br />
Original price: $59.00<br />
Purchased price: $35.40 with final price <span style="color: red;">$13.00</span> (I used a 20% off coupon on top of a sale price and an additional 40% off sale price)<br />
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I wore a black spaghetti strap top you can get from any retail store. Mine was from Ross for <span style="color: red;">$4.99</span>.<br />
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Pair it with a fun necklace with some color like this one! Purchased for only <span style="color: red;">$5.00</span> at a flea market from a local vendor. I love the different shaped stones and wooden bird on the chain. Play with different charms in a necklace to make one piece of jewelry really stand out.<br />
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I wore this outfit for 3 nights out (not in a row..of course...) but loved it so much for it's comfort I wore it to two Birthdays and just a night out too. <br />
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<u>Outfit 2</u>: <b><span style="color: blue;">Dress, Belt, Sandals, and a Clutch for under</span> <span style="color: red;">$35</span><span style="color: blue;">!</span></b><br />
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Hello, lunch date :)<br />
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I love pairing tan and coral, it's a great Spring combo. <br />
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<b><i>Item 1-- Tan flowy dress</i></b><br />
From: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/">Forever 21</a><br />
Type of sale: Forever 21 everyday <br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$14.80</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Coral belt</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/">Forever 21</a><br />
Type of sale: Forever 21 everyday<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$1.50</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 3-- Floral clutch</b></i><br />
From: Ross<br />
<i><b> </b></i>Type of sale: Ross everyday<br />
Original price: Compared to $16.00+<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$7.99</span><i><b><br /></b></i><br />
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<i><b>Item 4-- Strappy flat sandals</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/">Urban Outfitters</a><br />
Brand: Ecote <br />
Type of sale: Clearance sale<br />
Original price: $38.00 <br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$9.99</span><br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
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Mr. Clean Magic Erasers- 4pk for $2.50<br />
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These things are amazing and get almost anything wiped off of walls.<br />
Dan uses these in his room/apt and man, this stuff cleans well ;D.<br />
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If you purchase these from <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_138647-82553-37000435167_0__?productId=3063513&Ntt=magic+eraser&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dmagic%2Beraser&facetInfo=%20">Lowe's</a> at their very low price, they have free in-store pickup. <br />
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I've seen them for about double the price at other retail stores so hit up your local Lowe's and grab one of these for your cleaning needs.<br />
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Deal found on <a href="http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1188146/">FatWallet</a>.<br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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Tina <br />
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<br />TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-16369369666520960752012-03-27T22:43:00.002-07:002012-03-27T23:29:49.070-07:00Makeup. Something I have zero knowledge about.<div style="text-align: center;">
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So maybe I don't have zero knowledge about makeup but it's almost zero. What I mean is that I buy makeup based on the price of it. I buy the basic makeup products whenever they're on clearance/sale: eyeliner, mascara, bronzer, lipgloss/lipstick, and foundation. I do own a few makeup products that I would consider pricey like a good aqua gel eyeliner by Tarte (sold at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/">Sephora</a> for $18) or the amazing all night makeup spray by Urban Decay (small travel size bottle sold at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/">Sephora</a> for $11). At $18 and $11... I think that's a little pricey. For that much money I can get a pair of jeans and a top easily, just saying. I try to use the aqua gel eyeliner only on special occasions and the all night spray only when I know I'm going out for the night (clubbing usually; somewhere where I know my makeup will run).<br />
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In this post I will discuss makeup products I recently purchased from Rite Aid and Target at great prices!<br />
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I will also have pictures of me wearing the makeup to show the quality and use of each product. Photos are all taken 'as-is' and are not retouched so the makeup is shown as the way it is applied.<br />
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Oh and nail polish just for fun! :) <br />
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This makeup style is very simple and I would wear it to work or out on a date. It took less than 10 minutes to apply. I usually don't wear this much everyday and I would wear a little more for a night out or on a special occasion.<br />
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These products I purchased were all on clearance. At Rite Aid they will have selected products on clearance marked by the Clearance 75% off stickers. At Target there will be about 3-6 shelves dedicated to clearance makeup, hair products, hygiene products. Usually some of the reasons why these products go on clearance is because of a surplus amount or product (color/type) discontinuation. Sometimes I see the products will be expiring in the next 6 months so I believe that is another reason to why some of the products go on clearance too.<br />
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**Note- only these selected products were on clearance. Notice that not all colors were on clearance.<br />
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<i><b>Item 3-- Borghese Rapido Nail Lacquer in Menta</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Item 4-- L'Oreal True Match Natural mineral powder </b></i></div>
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1. I applied the Rimmel match perfection foundation under my eyes to lessen the puffiness and around my nose and under my mouth where I had some redness. I simply did this by dabbing the foundation with my fingers and blending it on my skin.<br />
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2. I applied 2 layers of the L'Oreal explosion mascara to my top and bottom lashes. It's kind of cool that the mascara brush is a spherical shape so it can reach the tiny lashes on the corner of my eyes. The mascara is a little clumpy but I evened it out with a eyelash comb. I did not use an eyelash curler here. I hardly ever do unless I want more dramatic eyelashes when I go for the night out.<br />
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3. I applied 2 layers of the Rimmel Rose Spa lipgloss. I chose to go with the Rose Spa color because it's a softer color for work. I really like the lipgloss because of how smooth they make my lips feel! I would usually put a layer of lip gloss on after a layer of lip stain/lipstick on an evening out.<br />
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4. I applied a quick brush of the L'Oreal mineral powder all over for a finishing touch. <br />
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The only thing I added (not pictured) was a brush of my honey bronzer on my cheek bones from <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.com/">The Body Shop</a> (Original price: $18, Purchased price: $6.00 - combination of other items purchased on a $20 groupon deal and 40% off sale)<br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
Macy's Spring Spectacular starts tomorrow Wednesday, March 28 to Sunday, April 1!<br />
50%-80% off storewide with 2-day specials Wednesday, March 28 & Thursday, March 29 <br />
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And my work outfit in the photo:<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Gray dress with pockets and button design</b></i><br />
From: Ross <br />
Brand: Rhapsody<br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday<br />
Original price: Compared at $36.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$12.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Purple Cardigan</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/">Forever 21</a><br />
Type of sale: Forever 21 everyday<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$12.50</span><br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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<br />TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-52879008753800192582012-02-21T21:17:00.000-08:002012-07-03T00:42:00.169-07:00Simple Color BlockingColor blocking, the latest and only thing I see on clothing store mannequins and front window displays. <br />
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I have two outfits to show you. Both are very simple blocking outfits. If you're not ready to wear purple pants, blue top, and a kelly green blazer... I totally understand.. Neither am I. Too much 'bold coloring' going on for me.<br />
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Although Katy Perry is looking great with the color block scheme... I think I could only wear that going to some 'hip/cool' party (I sound like a middle aged woman not understanding what is hip and cool now). It's just not an outfit I could wear out to lunch or to go to work in. I don't think I would even wear that going out for the night somewhere either. Well, maybe.. minus the belt.. and maybe with a shirt under the shirt or at least buttoned up :P.<br />
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Here is my version of color blocking in a simpler way.<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Aqua cardigan</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/">Forever 21 </a><br />
Type of sale: Forever 21 everyday<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$12.50</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Lime-Yellow/White color block tank</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/">Forever 21</a><br />
Type of sale: Forever 21 everyday<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$9.80 </span><br />
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<i><b>Item 3-- White skinny jeans </b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.tjmaxx.com/">TJ Maxx</a><br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.vanillastarjeans.com/">Vanilla Star </a><br />
Type of sale: TJ Maxx everyday<br />
Original price: Compared at $24.00+<br />
Purchased price:<span style="color: red;"> $14.99</span><br />
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I purchased this dress from Express but have not worn it yet to take any photos but since this item is still being sold at Express I was able to find the image on their website.<br />
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I purchased it in the tangerine/tan color block but they did have various other color/pattern combinations.<br />
As seen <a href="http://www.express.com/keyhole-halter-dress-42494-22/control/show/3/index.pro">here</a>!<br />
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The retail price is <span style="color: blue;">$79.50</span> and still being sold at that price.<br />
I managed to purchase this dress last week for <span style="color: red;">$30.65 </span><br />
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This is how! <br />
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Express had a promotion going on where the dress racks displayed at the front of the store were 30% off.<br />
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I then received $25.00 off the dress on top of the 30% discount by using a...<br />
"$25.00
off your $50.00 purchase Express cash coupon**" (can only be used on
regular priced items including promotional items that have an additional
percentage off; exclusions are items ending in .99 in the price AKA
clearance).<br />
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**You receive one of these coupons on a previous purchase if your total
purchase was over $50 (regardless if total purchase was clearance/regular
priced)<br />
Note: the coupon is only good during a certain time frame. My Express cash was only good between 1/30/12 and 2/20/12. <br />
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<span style="color: blue;">$55.65 - $25.00 (coupon) =</span> <span style="color: red;">$30.65 </span><br />
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TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 22, IS NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY AT <a href="http://www.acapulcorestaurants.com/">ACAPULCO</a>!<br />
$2 house margaritas all day in the dining room and cantina-- get your margarita on ;)<br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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<br />TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-9947845712981598192012-02-06T20:01:00.000-08:002012-02-06T20:12:59.322-08:00With the Pumped Up... heels.(In the tune of 'Pumped up Kicks')<br />
All the other girls with the pumped up heels<br />
You better save, save, save... save all your money<br />
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Lame but you know it works with the song! And I made it up in about 10 seconds... so you have to give me some credit.<br />
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I'm sure someone, one of the five people who read this, would appreciate that chorus parody.<br />
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So after not blogging for over a month due to a combination of being lazy and me being sick... I'm back with an entry that will start the new year! (Only a month later... no biggie)<br />
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Part of my "What I am going to do this year differently" includes wearing the most dreaded thing I can't stand wearing-- Heels!<br />
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Yes, I know I have mentioned in past entries on how I can't wear heels and even tried wearing training heels but I figured it's about time to get a little girly in my footwear. I started my new wearing of heels by buying these grey BCBGeneration Pumps! I've already worn them 3 times and survived! They are surprisingly.... not that hurtful to my feet. I won't say, "Oh, they are so comfortable!" because that would be a lie. However, they have been great to wear to work and to just a night out at a bar. They mix well with my high-waist skirt outfits for work and with a pair of skinny jeans for a night out.<br />
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(Tobi the chiahuahua makes an appearance in my photos!) <br />
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<i><b>Item 1- Grey Suede Pumps</b></i><br />
From: Ross<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.bcbgeneration.com/spring2011/mille.php?p=cGFnZT1hbWJfcHJvZmlsZSZpZD0yODY=">BCBGeneration </a><br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday <br />
Original price: Compared to $83.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$24.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2- Red/Black Pumps</b></i><br />
From: Ross<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.jessicasimpsoncollection.com/SHOES/">Jessica Simpson</a><br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday + clearance<br />
Original price: compared to $59.00<br />
Purchased price: $22.99 with final price<span style="color: red;"> $10.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 3- Light grey/egg shell Pumps</b></i><br />
It was such a good find! The cashier was shocked at the final price of the heels. <br />
From:<a href="http://www.dsw.com/"> DSW</a><br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/">Marc by Marc Jacobs</a> <br />
Type of sale: Clearance with yellow tag additional 80% off<br />
Original price: Compare at $395.00<br />
Purchase price: $199.94 with final price <span style="color: red;">$39.99</span><br />
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Macy's One Day preview sale is TOMORROW!<br />
Take an additional 40% off already reduced clothing; up to a total of 80% off<br />
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Remember what I said in the past Macy's One Day Sale post... go on the preview day! More items and less of a crowd! The actual One Day Sale is posted for Wednesday but the preview day is the day you want to go to the "One Day Sale"!<br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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TinaTINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-20685661385576744692011-12-26T20:30:00.000-08:002011-12-26T20:34:28.228-08:00Fa La La La La...La La La LaI went after Christmas shopping today and Urban Outfitters had their "Take an additional 50% off sale items" just like on Black Friday! (minus the madness of feeling of 'death by hipsters') Although I didn't buy anything it was a really good sale of a few select dresses for $5 and v-neck BDG tees, both men and women, for $2.50.<br />
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I'm going to be showcasing my Christmas Eve outfit; total price:<span style="color: red;"> $37.00</span>. It was an outfit I wore for a family lunch at home with some relatives. Pictures were taken with my awesome new Canon Rebel T3 by my cousin Sharon. So long lame Olympus camera... well for blogging purposes at least. The Olympus is still great to take along with me in my purse to go out.<br />
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<i><b>Item 1- Lace trim flow top </b></i><br />
I love this flow-like top. It's very light weight and the lace trim at the sleeves make it feminine. The buttons on the back are very charming to add. <br />
From: <a href="http://www.macys.com/">Macy's</a><br />
Brand: Petticoat Alley<br />
Type of sale: Macy's one day-- take an additional 40% off clearance apparel<br />
Original price: $58.00<br />
Purchased price: price <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">scanned at self-scanner at $20.00 with final price <span style="color: red;">$12.00</span></span></span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Skinny stretch 5-pocket jeans</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.rossstores.com/">Ross</a><br />
Brand: Celebrity Pink<br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday<br />
Original price: Compare at $36.00+<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$14.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 3-- Red pumps</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/">Urban Outfitters</a><br />
Brand: Kimchi Blue<br />
Type of sale: Take an additional 50% off sale items- Labor Day sale<br />
Original price: $49.00<br />
Purchased Price: <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">$19.99 with final price </span>$10.00</span><br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
After Christmas Sales--<br />
Urban Outfitters: Take an additional 50% off sale items<br />
Gap: Take an additional 50% off sale items<br />
Ann Taylor Loft: Take 50% off everything in the store<br />
Bath and Body Works: Take 75% off "Charmed Life" items, $3 select shower gels and triple moisture body lotion<br />
Pac Sun: Blue dot sale, buy one get one free anything with a blue dot (which is about 75% of the store)<br />
Bloomingdale's: Semi-Annual handbag sale, 30%-50% off handbags<br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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<br />TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-40313185892954343642011-11-24T21:13:00.001-08:002011-11-25T13:39:40.453-08:00BLACK FRIDAY, BLACK FRIDAY, GOTTA GET DOWN ON BLACK FRIDAYI must say that Kohl's parody of Rebecca Black's "Friday" is pretty catchy.<br />
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Any way, countdown to midnight in t-minus about 1 1/2 hours...for the majority of the black Friday sales. There are so many good deals going on but many are unnecessary for me to buy. I really don't need a George Foreman grill but for $10 at Macy's... that's pretty good. Therefore, I will buy one for Dan. Walmart had a waffle maker or a food chopper for around $2! I know what everyone's going to get this Christmas! Choose wisely between your waffle maker and the food chopper.<br />
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There are some clothes deals for Black Friday as well but many are misleading as 'great deals':<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Express</span>- They open at Midnight with everything in the store at 40% off. However, in the past 2 years they have not provided any free gifts. Express has given out clutches to women in the past which were nice little gifts worth at an Express price of about $16.50. Men received pajama pants worth around the same price as well. Express has been crossed off my list as I find that during their clearance bin sales the deals can be better than at 40% off the entire store and of course to avoid long lines! Express usually has "Take an Additional 40% off already reduced prices" at the end of each major season of Summer and Winter. Dresses can be marked down to about $14.99 then plus an extra 40% off! During this time 40% off everything in the store is great if you're going in to find that one item you loved last week and now you can get it almost half of during Black Friday. Other than that, I don't find it too beneficial to go to Express as many items aren't marked down to it's lowest price of the season.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Old Navy</span>- Random door busters of $5-$10 items here and there. However, usually right before Black Friday they have random daily deals. For example this past Tuesday they had a special where from noon to 5pm it was "Take 75% off all long sleeve women's and men's tops." A bit cheaper than a Black Friday deal of a $7 long sleeve top when you purchase a $25 top with 75% off and not to mention no crazy lines!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Urban Outfitters</span>- Until 10AM all clearance items are "Take an Additional 50% off." Although, they do this more than once a year. Usually around some sort of holiday they bring up this sale again. During Labor day I went to UO and got 2 pairs of shoes at original price of $59 and $29. Both were marked down to $20 each with final total of $10 each. If lines are crazy hectic, don't bother, they will have that same sale again. Not only that but the deal is only until 10AM! During Labor Day it was the whole weekend clearance items were at the sale of the additional 50% off.<br />
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Just an example of how Black Friday sales can be misleading for clothing. I won't say it's always like that but just to show you to shop other times of the year for great bargains!<br />
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Now onto my awesome deal!<br />
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It's a Day to Night outfit.<br />
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Fun and cute for the day and still fun and cute at night!<br />
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Same Jeggings, flats, and tank to mix with different jackets for day and night!<br />
Sure my night photos aren't at night but you get what I'm talking about :)<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Gray jeggings with side zipper at ankles</b></i><br />
The material is fantastic. Great pair of jeggings to go with any of your long shirts. The zippers are a nice added touch too. <br />
From: Nordstrom Rack<br />
Brand:<a href="http://www.joesjeans.com/"> Joe's Jeans </a><br />
Type of sale: Nordstrom Rack price <br />
Original price: $118.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$19.97</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Long black tank with draping back</b></i><br />
This shirt is one of a kind for me. I own nothing like it and it's super cute over these jeggings with great flow. You can actually unbutton the draping and have a more flowy top.<br />
From: <a href="http://www.tillys.com/tillys/?gkey&campaign=Brand&gclid=CL7sjduN0awCFRLatgodFnZHrQ">Tilly's</a><br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.tillys.com/tillys/brandpage.aspx?bid=20">Ezekiel </a><br />
Type of sale: Take an additional 50% off clearance items<br />
Original price: $34.00<br />
Purchased price: $9.99 with final price<span style="color: red;"> $4.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 3-- Black simple flats with textured design</b></i><br />
Great pair of simple flats from Burlington Coat Factory ("We're more... than great coats!"). I've seen these flats even at Ross for $12.99 so I got a great deal here instead.<br />
From: <a href="http://www1.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/bcf/Default.aspx">Burlington Coat Factory</a><br />
Brand: Bamboo<br />
Type of sale: Burlington Coat Factory price<br />
Original price: Compared at $28.00+<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$7.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 4-- Zip up hoodie with tied bow at back of hood</b></i><br />
Cute hoodie for the day time with frills at the shoulders and a bow to tie for a girlie touch. Clearance price is faded but about $20? Nice.<br />
From: Nordstrom Rack<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.juicycouture.com/">Juicy Couture</a><br />
Type of sale: Clearance<br />
Original price: $148.00<br />
Purchased price: $49.97 with final price <span style="color: red;">$19.80</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 5-- Black short length blazer</b></i><br />
A better camera could show you the shine of the blazer. It has a bit of a shiny tint to it which makes it ideal for a night out. I love how the draped tank looks great under the blazer, especially in the back! Pair it with a fancy layering necklace and you're set!<br />
From: <a href="http://www.macys.com/">Macy's</a><br />
Brand: <a href="http://shop.guess.com/">Guess</a><br />
Type of sale: Clearance + scan the price tag and discover the new clearance price!<br />
Original price: $108.00<br />
Purchased price: $37.80 with final priced (after self scanned) <span style="color: red;">$13.20</span>! This was legen (wait for it) dary!<br />
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<b><i>Item 6-- Layered gold necklace with white gems</i></b><br />
Random find that really gives an extra pop to an outfit.<br />
From: Nordstrom Rack<br />
Type of sale: Clearance with 75% off original price<br />
Original price: $29.00<br />
Purchased price: $14.97 with final price <span style="color: red;">$3.72</span><br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
Um... It's Black Friday soon... 'Side note' could go on forever here. Just go look at your local ads for all the awesome deals :)<br />
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Fashionably cheap<br />
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TinaTINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-34729470283581756702011-10-11T20:51:00.000-07:002011-10-11T23:32:23.030-07:00itsy bitsy, teenie weenie, not a yellow polka dot bikiniI have been posting about once a month now and honestly... I'm lazy. This is time consuming and I wonder why I still do it. I guess it's because I get bored once in a while. I definitely shop more than I post. I buy stuff way too frequently and could technically blog once a week for the items I buy but I just have other things to do... like watch new fall TV shows, watch a continuous amount of Mad Men episodes on Netflix (I just started and have one season left to watch then it's onto Breaking Bad!), and update my Spotify play lists. I do other things of course than watch TV and listen to music. I also sleep and snack a lot.<br />
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Best time to buy a bikini? End of summer into the fall season. I purchased three bikinis, two from <a href="http://www.gap.com/">The Gap</a> and one from <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/">Victoria's Secret</a>.<br />
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I usually would take photos of me wearing the clothes but in this situation you will have to pay a nominal fee for it! So all weirdos out there, contact me for more info.<br />
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Please do not contact me. I hope you realize I'm kidding. Especially when I am calling you a weirdo.<br />
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The gray and white one (very neutral colors) are from The Gap and of course the bright (screaming look at me in this bright neon pink bikini) is from VS. The Gap bikinis are made by Lycra as The Gap and Lycra teamed up to create their swim line. The two bikinis have good bottom coverage and run true to size in top and bottom. The VS bikini has less bottom coverage and run on the smaller side. VS has multiple types of bottoms (string, scoop, hot short, hi-waist, and low rise). The one I purchased from VS is a low rise bottom. The gray top is a halter cut with a ring design in the middle. The white top is a one shoulder type of top with a silver studded square design at the strap. The <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265580684196&c=Page&cid=1314948171169&pagename=vsdWrapper">multi-neon triangle top</a> has double strings to tie around the band and around the neck; it also has a crochet design. All tops have removable pads which is always nice since I always think without the pads...it's awkwardly thin.<br />
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To simply put it--<br />
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<u>Bikini Tops</u><br />
Original price: $25.00 (VS) and $37.95 (Gap)<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$4.99</span> each<br />
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<u>Bikini Bottoms</u><br />
Original price: $14.50 (VS) and $35.95 (Gap)<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$4.99</span> each<br />
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Each bikini cost $10.00! That's a total of $30.00 for all three bikinis originally costing around $187.00 which is an insane amount for tiny articles of clothing. <br />
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And again I'm sorry about the poor quality of photos...I really have to get a new camera ASAP. My birthday's next month, any one care to buy me a new camera??? :)<br />
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<u>Side Note!</u><br />
Southwest Airlines Getaways Deal: $30 toward a roundtrip flight from LA to Vegas for $10, a $20 savings.<br />
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Not bad to save $20 if you plan on flying to Vegas any time soon. So basically it's $20 off your roundtrip airfare. <br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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Onto the posting--> Yellow tags galore!<br />
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When TJ Maxx gets to the end of their Summer and Winter season they really take clearance to another level. A marked down price at TJ Maxx is usually indicated with a red clearance sticker on the price tag, however a very low marked down price is indicated with a yellow clearance sticker instead. I love these yellow clearance stickers. I'm usually saving at least 75% off the original price. The yellow clearance stickers can be found at any time of the year when items have been at the store too long and need to be reduced to a very low price to sell. However, during the end of a Summer or Winter season there is always a load of items on sale. I took the time at TJ Maxx to look for various items on sale with a yellow sticker price. I found items that varied on sizes to showcase that clearance items can be found not just in my sizes but in all. I also am including for the first time a home item I bought! I fell in love with a great home piece that I truly will hold onto until I move into my own place (aka when I finish paying off my school loans so Dan and I can move in together... eventually!)<br />
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Not all of the following items were purchased. I wanted to show that I can find clearance items in different sizes and challenge was accomplished! I usually only look for things for myself so this time around I looked at every clothing rack in the clearance section. Items in blue are items I purchased either for myself or for my mom. Sorry if the pictures are not fully taken at all angles because I was in a rush to take most of them in the fitting room! I looked a bit odd just taking photos of clothes in the clearance section so I decided to take a few of the items in the fitting room to take pictures of them. Some of the items I ended up buying I took the photos at home. The candle holder decor will be found in my 'Side Note' portion of this entry!<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Teal ruffle top</b></i><br />
Item was a short sleeve shirt with a ruffle bottom on the shirt; shirt was in perfect condition. The purpose of the photo was to show the savings and deal on the shirt.<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.juicycouture.com/">Juicy Couture </a><br />
Original price: $138.00<br />
Super clearance price: $15.00<br />
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I waited months for this shirt. I was so happy to find it in my size and it was still in the store after seeing it marked down weeks after weeks. Even with a TJ Maxx original price of $49.99, there was no way I was going to pay that much for a shrit!<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.joie.com/">Joie </a><br />
Original price: $108.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$12.00</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 3-- <span style="color: blue;">Tank bohemian type dress in ivory</span></b></i><br />
One of those items that I waited for the price to drop; totally worth it! It's a very cute fitted dress that falls between the knee and thigh and has a cute bohemian style print around it. I purchased the dress in ivory since I seem to own a lot of black clothing.<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/">Free People</a><br />
Original price: $138.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$15.00</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 4-- Black and White patterned dress</b></i><br />
I love the back of this dress. Not my size or I would have purchased it! Doesn't mean I didn't try it on just to see if it would fit; it didn't =/. Even at TJ Maxx price... $20 bucks is not bad!<br />
Brand: Rhapsody <br />
Original price: Compare at $34.00<br />
Super clearance price: $5.00<br />
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<i><b> Item 5-- White Jean shorts with studded side design</b></i><br />
These shorts were casual and simple with a cool studded design on each side. I was looking for some new shorts and wished they had these in my size. I recently saw the brand Current/Elliott at Saks and believe it... it wasn't on sale for $12.00!<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.currentelliott.com/">Current/Elliott</a><br />
Original price: $175.00<br />
Super clearance price: $12.00<br />
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<i><b>Item 6-- Black leather strapped wedges</b></i><br />
These were quite fabulous. They were my size and fit nicely too but I really don't have the need for more shoes or for wedges in general.<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/Home-10551-10051">Coach</a><br />
Original price: Compare at $188.00<br />
Super clearance price: $39.00<br />
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<i><b>Item 7-- Leather black/white belt</b></i><br />
Another item I would have purchased if I found it in my size. It's a great simple belt that was made with quality leather. Sorry for the blurry pictures. It got really awkward when a lady next to me started staring at me taking photos of this belt at different angles and these two photos were the best taken =|<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/">Michael Kors</a><br />
Original price: Compare at $50.00<br />
Super clearance price: $7.00<br />
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<i><b>Item 8-- <span style="color: blue;">Gold heels with diamond trim</span></b></i><br />
Can't beat this price and the heel is only an inch that they're 'Tina approved'.<br />
Brand: Celeste<br />
Original price: Compare at $50.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$3.00</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 9-- <span style="color: blue;"> Mini leather cross body bag with rivet design</span></b></i><br />
Super cute and perfect size when going out for the night and I don't want to carry my huge purse with me. The ivory color is great when matching it with any outfit.<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/">Michael Kors</a><br />
Original price: $198.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$20.00</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 10-- <span style="color: blue;">Magenta cloth material pumps</span></b></i><br />
I bought these for my mom. It was the least I could do when they cost a couple of dollars!<br />
Brand: Madden Girl<br />
Original price: Compare at $45.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$3.00</span><br />
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Of the 5 items items I purchased, the original purchase price total would have been around: $539.00<br />
My purchased price was around: <span style="color: red;">$63.00</span>!<br />
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I would never pay the original prices for these items but I know there's someone out there who bought one of those items at the original price somewhere.<br />
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This awesome candle holder within the wicker basket was only <span style="color: red;">70 CENTS</span>. Yes, even cheaper than going to the 99 Cents store. It's made of great quality and holds larger sized candles. You don't necessarily have to make it a candle holder and actually I'm not sure even if it is a candle holder... I assume though. Even at the TJ Maxx price of $6.99 I would have still purchased it at that price. This is a great addition to a home... or the future place of mine. It was in perfect condition with the styrofoam lining still intact. It sets for a great theme of a room and can easily give a nature feeling. It reminds me of an item that would be used on HGTV's Next Design Star (totally rooting for Meg by the way).<br />
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TinaTINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-48424089131073856842011-08-07T14:49:00.000-07:002012-07-03T00:37:47.396-07:00Betsey Johnson fabulous.I love stuff by Betsey Johnson! Some of her stuff is not really for me though, such as jewelry that has an arachnid theme (ahhh!). <br />
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From a dress to jewelry to pajamas, a Betsey Johnson haul! Betsey Johnson has her own line of Betsey Johnson and another line called Betseyville (more affordable). I have a lot of Betsey Johnson merchandise mostly purchased from TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack. In my last entry I posted BJ sunglasses for $15 (originally $85)! These Betsey Johnson items have been purchased within the recent months and I decided to combine all of them in one entry!<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Betsey Johnson Dress</b></i><br />
Tank dress, cinched at the waist, with a cute skirt pattern! Pockets on each side and a double layer skirt. There was a rack where everything on it was $30. I also purchase a cute blue frilly shirt but I recently washed it and it's super wrinkly... I'm too lazy to iron it and then take a picture of it and I don't want you guys to think, "This shirt looks ugly, no wonder it was on sale"... due to the extreme wrinkles! A dress and a shirt, each at $30, buy one get one free... $15 each!<br />
From: Betsey Johnson outlet store<br />
Type of sale: Sale + Buy One Get One Free on everything<br />
Original price: $318.00<br />
Purchased price:<span style="color: red;"> $15.00</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Necklace with teacup, heart, and bow</b></i><br />
Gold necklace with silver charms and a cute purple tea cup.<br />
From: Nordstrom Rack<br />
Type of sale: Nordstrom Rack price <br />
Original price: $30.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$11.97</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 3-- Gold charm bracelet with leopard print theme</b></i><br />
The gold charm bracelet is a stretchy bracelet, perfect for small wrists like mine. The clock charm is a non working clock... It's just a picture of a clock. I'm sure it would have cost more if this charm bracelet was also a watch. It's always 2:35!<br />
From: <a href="http://www.rossstores.com/">Ross</a><br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday <br />
Original price: $65.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$24.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 3-- Long necklace with school charms</b></i><br />
This necklace can be doubled with two layers. I love the whimsical charms on here like the ruler, scissors, and pencil. Throw in a couple of heart charms and this makes such a cute layering necklace.<br />
From: <a href="http://macys.com/">Macy's</a><br />
Type of sale: Take an additional 50% off already reduced jewelry. <br />
Original price: $50.00<br />
Purchased price: $24.99 with final price <span style="color: red;">$12.50</span><br />
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<b><i>Item 4-- Floral pajama set </i></b><br />
A PJ set with a button up long sleeve top and drawstring pants. Perfect for the winter months! <br />
From: <a href="http://marshalls.com/">Marshall's</a><br />
Type of sale: Marshall's everyday + clearance<br />
Original price: $59.00<br />
Purchased price: $24.99 with final price <span style="color: red;">$20.00</span><br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
Go to Burger King tomorrow and get a Whopper for 88 cents! Valid only tomorrow, August 8! I feel like I should have a side note just for foodie deals. Yum. <br />
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TinaTINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-53006976377050346922011-07-14T21:37:00.000-07:002011-08-07T23:44:43.045-07:00"Summertime girls are the kind I like, I'll steal your honey like I stole your bike"I used to love that song... "Summer Girls" by LFO. It was my summer jam when I was 11 and thought LFO was a trio of black guys singing about girls who wear Abercrombie & Fitch. I should have known they were three white guys. How could I have known with lyrics that talk about 'stealing your honey' and 'shake and wiggle to a hip-hop song' or 'always been hip to the b-boy style'? I guess I just thought they were very proper and not as vulgar compared to other hip-hop artists. I know all the lyrics to "Summer Girls," I find it embarrassing and awesome at the same time. There's a line in the song that goes, "I hate Kevin Bacon but I love Footloose" but for years I didn't understand the Footloose reference and thought the lyrics were "I hate <i>ham and bacon</i> but I love Footloose."<br />
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Two outfits that are girly and stylish for the summer weather! The first outfit displays a blouse and hat while the second outfit is a dress and a pair of sunglasses. <br />
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I absolutely love this top. It's light, airy, and by one of my favorite brands "Free People." Under the top I wore a simple tank since the top was sheer. The top hangs off of one shoulder which I thought may be bothersome but wasn't at all. I loved how it looked with one sleeve off the shoulder. I paired the top with jean shorts you can find anywhere. I'm leaving the jean shorts out of the blog because they were jean shorts I bought when I was 17 from Hollister! (However, I did by them on sale for $12 at the time; Don't ask how I remember these things... I remember everything that I buy and how much I paid for it) I decided to buy a hat to wear with my outfit. A cute fedora matches perfectly with the style of the shirt. I'm usually not a hat person because I have an odd shaped head; really... I'm serious...it's oddly shaped. I purchased the hat using a $5.00 promotional coupon I received at Charlotte Russe from a previous purchase. About 2 months ago they had a deal where when you purchased $25.00 of merchandise from their store they gave you a $5.00 voucher card good for your next purchase in June.<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Sheer top with laced sleeves</b></i><br />
From: Ross<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/">Free People</a><br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday + clearance<br />
Original price: $79.00<br />
Purchased price: $26.99 with final price <span style="color: red;">$12.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Fedora hat</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/home/index.jsp">Charlotte Russe</a><br />
Type of sale: Charlotte Russe price + $5.00 coupon<br />
Original price: $10.50<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$5.50</span><br />
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This cute red and white dress has a great pattern that stands out. The dress is fitted at the top and the straps can be adjusted to standard straps or criss-cross straps in the back. There is also pockets on each side! The sunglasses are pale pink with a cute heart accent on the side. The sunglasses are designed by Betsey Johnson. I love the stuff by Betsey Johnson so much that I already plan to post an entry dedicated to a few of my Betsey Johnson items. Stay tuned for a Betsey Johnson themed entry coming soon!<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Red/White summer dress</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://tjmaxx.com/">TJ Maxx </a><br />
Brand: Imaginary Voyage<br />
Type of sale: TJ Maxx everyday<br />
Original price: Compared at $34.00+<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$12.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Betsey Johnson Sunglasses</b></i><br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.betseyjohnson.com/home/index.jsp">Betsey Johnson</a><br />
Type of sale: TJ Maxx everyday<br />
Original price: $85.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$14.99</span><br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
<a href="http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/07/14/overheard-4-flights-not-bad-jetblue/">$4 flights </a>to Long Beach through Jet Blue during Carmageddon.<br />
Not bad, but I plan on staying home this weekend. If I go anywhere... I'm staying in the Valley, good luck freeway people, who knows... it may not be..that...bad...<br />
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TinaTINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-6064767929214610692011-07-01T22:20:00.000-07:002012-07-03T00:40:55.662-07:00Men's Edition!Great deals... Not just for the ladies anymore!<br />
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I have more outfits from Hawaii to post but I'm posting them as Summer outfits as the days come along. I'm trying to save my money which means less shopping! So I'm spacing out my outfits I'm posting. Today's post is a men's edition. I know I have had some guys ask if there are any deals for them well here it is!<br />
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Articles of clothing: Light jacket for rain or chilly weather, 2 everyday polos, and a long sleeve designer shirt<br />
All items were purchased at Macy's Hot Saturday Sale last weekend! Oh, how I love my Macy's one day sale. Purchases were made by my boyfriend, Dan, and he saved a lot of money with these great deals. A lot of tips were taken from my post on a Macy's one day sale.<br />
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Things to remember at a Macy's One Day Sale:</div>
Always scan the price a self-checker. All of our items were priced differently then what was listed on the price tag.<br />
Look at sale racks only that involved clearance items of at least 40% off. All items were more than 50% off.<br />
Use your Macy's card to receive an addition 20% off your items.<br />
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<b><i>Item 1-- Light Olive jacket with 4 pockets</i></b><br />
From: Macy's<br />
Brand: Tasso Elba<br />
Type of sale: Sale, last season stock, take an additional 20% off already reduced prices<br />
Original price: MSRP was blank indicating the item was most likely on a mannequin and was not on the floor for sale. After the season has passed the item was located on the rack and scanned at original price of $99.00<br />
Purchased price: $16.99 with final price <span style="color: red;">$13.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Solid polos with breast pockets and epaulets (just learned what this was!)</b></i><br />
From: Macy's<br />
Brand: Alfani<br />
Type of sale: Clearance + additional 20% off already reduced prices<br />
Original price: $29.99<br />
Purchased price: $9.99 with final price<span style="color: red;"> $7.99</span><br />
**Notice how the price tags said $19.99 and $14.99<br />
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<b><i>Item 3-- Long sleeve designer polo with half zip</i></b><br />
From: Macy's<br />
Brand: Armani Jeans<br />
Type of sale: Clearance + additional 20% off already reduced prices<br />
Original price: $115.00<br />
Purchased price: $40.00 with final price <span style="color: red;">$32.00</span><br />
**The price tag lists $57.00 as the sale price<br />
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Macy's One Day Sale, Men's edition: 4 items retailed at $274 but purchased for<span style="color: red;"> $62.00</span>!<br />
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No photos of Dan actually in the clothes yet though! He wore the polo shirts this past week but I wasn't around to take any photos. I shall post photos eventually as a follow up.<br />
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<u><b>Side Note!</b></u><br />
4th of July deals, this weekend only:<br />
1. Gap:<a href="http://gap.m.delivery.net/w/webView?cid=20187304878&mid=1932888835&pid=914532&vid=3&ee=bmFuYXBsYWNlQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ__&si=&mv=H&bv=H&oc=H&sc=&k=1pDOi3"> take an additional 40% off clearance items</a>!<br />
2. Macaroni Grill: <a href="http://www.fatwallet.com/static/attachments/99157_freeentr_eforthisweekendonly.pdf">buy one entree get one entree free</a>!<br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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TinaTINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-10279713589283038022011-06-12T14:21:00.000-07:002011-07-14T21:38:29.657-07:00Hawaiian LuauAn annual vacation to Hawaii with the family and a few outfits to post. I would say about 3 outfits to post but I'm not posting all 3 at a time since a few outfits for one post is a bit much when I'm doing an overview of each outfit. First post of the Hawaiian vacation is the luau attire! I went to two luaus this time time in Hawaii. The first luau was one that I won in a raffle, yay! <br />
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Outfit 1:<br />
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I didn't plan on going to two luaus so I only packed one dress for the luau and one dress just in case I was going out to dinner. I chose to wear the "just in case I was going out to dinner" dress for the first luau. It looks like I should be in Jamaica because of the vibrant colors of the dress but I think it's bold and cute. A simple styled tube dress with a sweetheart cut at neckline, geometric pattern, pleated bottom, and button details at the chest. I paired it with coral colored multi-strapped sandals, hoop designed earrings, and topped it off with a flower in my hair for an island feel. <span style="color: blue;">Tip: Try places you think you would least find your outfit from but know they sell clothing/accessories there. Places you may least expect tend to have an over stock of things and they go on sale!</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Colorful tube dress</b></i><br />
From:<a href="http://www.sportchalet.com/"> Sport Chalet</a> (yes, they have cute dresses at a sporting goods store!)<br />
Brand: <a href="http://dakotacollective.com/">BB Dakota</a><br />
Type of sale: Take an additional 50% off already reduced prices<br />
Original price: $46.99<br />
Purchased price: $24.96 with final price <span style="color: red;">$12.48</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/BB-Dakota-Cody-Revival-Dress/dp/B0034CZ876"><span style="color: black;">See this item </span></a></span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- Multi-strapped coral sandals</b></i><br />
From: Ross<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/category.aspx?id=384">Madden Girl</a><br />
Type of sale: Ross everyday<br />
Original price: Compared at $49.00<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$10.99</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 3-- Hooped earrings with design</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/home/index.jsp">Cost Plus World Market</a> (Cute earrings here believe it or not!)<br />
Type of sale: All clearance earrings are 2 for $4.00<br />
Original price: $4.99<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$2.00</span> (when I purchased another pair of clearance earrings)<br />
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Outfit 2:<br />
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Luau #2! The actual luau dress I was planning on wearing. I absolutely love the back of this dress. The beaded detail and low back makes this dress really stand out, well at least from the back! The print of the dress is island-like. The front has a low v-neck and comes with a built in bra (how convenient). Again, to top it off a flower in the hair and a free shell necklace from the luau! Amazing find of a dress and sandals with total purchase price <span style="color: red;">$12.00</span>!<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Purple island print dress with low back</b></i><br />
Brand: Windsor<br />
From: <a href="http://www.windsorstore.com/">Windsor</a><br />
Type of sale: "Everything on this rack is $7.00" yes, it was a yellow sign that read that on the rack.<br />
Original price: $34.90<br />
Purchased price: $26.87 with final price <span style="color: red;">$7.00</span><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- White strappy with loop hole design sandals</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://sidecca.com/">Sidecca</a><br />
Brand: Soda<br />
Type of sale: "All clearance sandals are $5.00"<br />
Original price: $16.99<br />
Purchased price: $10.00 with final price <span style="color: red;">$5.00</span><br />
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<b><u>Side Note!</u></b><br />
Sorry, no side note this entry that isn't clothing/accessories related. Unless one of you found a great deal, let me know and I will post it! However, side note! McDonald's has new sauces for the McNuggets. Sweet Chili and Buffalo! They are quite yummy. Irrelevant to anything but I say the 20 piece McNuggets is an awesome deal any way.<br />
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<div style="color: blue;">A popular questions that has come up:</div>Finding sales at TJ Maxx/Ross sounds time consuming and difficult to go through a store you don't know where to start at, how do you find deals there?<br />
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Consistency. Go to either store at least once a week. I know it does sound time consuming but when you go for about a half an hour in one week, it's not that much. Sale racks are designated by bright clearance signs. You will see week after week that items on the clearance rack change. Try going mid-week. Saturday and Sundays are disaster zones for both stores. Expect to wait long lines just to purchase an item. It can be exhausting and customer service isn't the greatest at these retail stores; I say it's a trade off for the great deals.<br />
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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TinaTINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-64238672318457001362011-05-29T16:27:00.000-07:002012-07-03T12:50:12.382-07:00One last GraduationAfter finishing my last Master's class in December I waited 5 months for Graduation. Graduation started at 8AM and I was up on stage and back in my seat before 8:30. I thought, "That...was fast... now what?" I then thought and realized there were two things I was happy about on that day: 1. My awesome 3.98 GPA and 2. My under $30 outfit. Yes, I did think that.<br />
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A one shoulder, just above the knee, dress with simple heels. Yes, I know, heels! I call them cheat-heels. They have more support on the bottom which allowed me to walk in them without looking like a dude in heels. I just love the pattern and style of the dress. It was of appropriate attire since I must say I saw a number of Vegas dresses with flashy 4 inch stilettos at Graduation/Honors Convocation. Ohhh yeah, CSUN. Represent.<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Black/Teal/White One shoulder dress</b></i><br />
From: <a href="http://www.macys.com/">Macy's</a><br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.rampage.com/">Rampage</a><br />
Type of sale: Macy's one day sale- Take an additional 60% off on Women's/Junior's select reduced dresses <span style="color: blue;">(Below I will discuss more on how I go about finding these deals. This is because I have encountered many people insisting they know when there are sales but how do they go about finding a great deal in a sale?)</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Original price: $59.00 </span></span><br />
Purchased price: $35.40 with final price <span style="color: red;">$14.16</span><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rampage-Juniors-One-Shoulder-Dress/dp/B003ZDNPVA">See the item here</a><br />
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<i><b>Item 2-- White simple strap heels</b></i></div>
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From: <a href="http://rossstores.com/">Ross</a></div>
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Brand: <a href="http://www.bcbgeneration.com/spring2011/mille.php?p=cGFnZT1hbWJfcHJvZmlsZSZpZD0yODY=">BCBGeneration</a></div>
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Type of sale: Ross everyday + Clearance</div>
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Original price: Compared at $89.00</div>
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Purchased price: $27.99 with final price <span style="color: red;">$13.99</span></div>
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Try the new Jamba Juice fruit refresher for $2! Valid now until June 6th.</div>
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With Coupon <a href="http://jambajuice.fbmta.com/shared/images/2147483718/2147483718_20110520314374.png">Here!</a> (Courtesy of my Uncle Ken)</div>
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So, how do I find that great deal?</div>
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I will give an example using the dress I purchased at Macy's One Day Sale! I absolutely love their one day sales and if you watch enough television as I do you know how that theme song goes..."ONE DAY!"<br />
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When I go to Macy's I quickly aim for the racks with a percentage off in each section of a department. Number of clearance racks vary from store to store depending on inventory and number of people who actually buy things before it can even go on clearance. However, on a One Day sale, there will be racks with percentage off that are not clearance racks.<br />
The Junior's department is usually divided up like this... 6 sections: American Rag, Material Girl, XOXO/Rampage/BCX/Grass, GUESS?/Jessica Simpson, Levi's, and Glee T-shirts/random graphic Tees/Soffe shorts (I never bother with this section for obvious reasons of not wanting a picture of Lea Michelle across my chest). The women's department (at least the contemporary section) is usually divided up like this...2 sections: INC and Impulse. INC is Macy's own contemporary clothing line and Impulse is anything from BCBG to Free People to Macy's own Rachel Roy. In between they also have such brands like Calvin Klein, Lucky Brand, and Michael Kors. I am going to leave out brands like Charter Club and Style&Co. as I am not a middle aged woman. All sections within a department will have its own clearance rack. Aim for those! Impulse usually will have 4-6 clearance racks with an additional 40% off already reduced prices. INC will have one rack that will be at least 70% off already reduced prices and many racks with an additional 50% off listed prices. Michael Kors will have 60% half of a rack. Yes, half. It's not much and you may have to arrive right in the morning to get a particular size before they are all gone. XOXO/Rampage/BCX are known to have 40% to 65% off listed price. GUESS? and Jessica Simpson usually have 40% off listed price and 60% off already reduced prices. Formal and cocktail dresses in the Junior's department can vary from 40% to 80% off already reduced prices. My Rampage dress came from the Junior's department with an additional 60% off: $59.00 to $35.40 to $14.16.<br />
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<li>Arrive on the first day of the One Day Sale. It is a One Day sale with a "Preview" sale on the day before. Preview day is the same as One Day! So get there to get stuff before crowds come in on the actual One Day sale.</li>
<li>Get a Macy's card to get an addition 15% off your purchase. You will also receive coupons in the mail for 20% off your total purchase and $10 off your $30 dollar purchase.</li>
<li>Scan your bar code on the price tag! There are many scanners located in the store that you can use as a self-scan. I find that half the time at Macy's the price on the tag of a One Day sale is not the same price when scanned! Rather, it can sometimes be half the cost of the price seen on the tag.</li>
<li>Eat something before hand. I'm not sure how this is a tip but I know I always get hungry at Macy's One Day Sale.</li>
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Fashionably cheap,<br />
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Tina<br />
<span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: black;"> </span> </span>TINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-69103806529529818202011-05-13T11:14:00.000-07:002012-07-03T00:38:26.424-07:00A Mother's day lunchI know I'm a week late but I had a busy week and just posting a Mother's day outfit now! Since my first post, the structure has not changed: blurb, about the outfit, photo, and blah blah blah where it came from how much and the savings! What I plan to do is to change it up a bit and have posts that have outfits I have worn in the past. I can't keep up with new outfits all the time! I buy a lot of things but I'm always wearing working clothes or work-like clothes at least 5 days a week. I'm too lazy to go home and change into a different outfit just for picture taking purposes for the blog. I was talking to my friend Penny today via gchat and she was showing me a potential Vegas dress she wanted to buy which gave me the idea of having a Vegas Dress Galore post. All my Vegas dresses have been bought at a great deal so I can always go back and find photos (at least the appropriate ones ;) to post and talk about each dress. That should be coming in the near future!<br />
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**Edit: I also will start having a section after every post entitled "Side Note" which will feature other bargains that are just not clothes/accessories!<br />
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A cute dress for a Mother's day lunch with my Mom at the Farm of Beverly Hills. The dress has two layers with a slip underneath, bubble sleeves, and ruffled edging. It is a very chic dress with a vintage floral pattern. I topped the dress with a high waist belt and leather strapped sandals. I couldn't figure out if the belt was upside down or not but whatever works! I also wore a gold Juicy Couture necklace with a heart pendant but it was a graduation gift from my Mom 2 years ago so I will not add it in the deal.<br />
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<i><b>Item 1-- Brown chiffon two layered dress with vintage floral pattern</b></i><br />
From: TJ Maxx<br />
Brand: <a href="http://www.juicycouture.com/">Juicy Couture</a><br />
Type of sale: TJ Maxx everyday + clearance (x2)<br />
Original price: $278.00<br />
Purchased price: $79.99 with final price <span style="color: red;">$39.00</span><br />
<a href="http://www.6pm.com/juicy-couture-waverly-paisley-chiffon-ruffle-dress-huckleberry-paisley">See the item here</a> <br />
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From: <a href="http://www.forever21.com/">Forever 21</a><br />
Type of sale: Forever 21 everday<br />
Original/Purchased price: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">$4.80</span><br />
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<b><i>Item 3-- Sling back leather strappy sandals</i></b><br />
From: <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/index.jsp">American Eagle</a><br />
Brand: American Eagle<br />
Type of sale: Clearance<br />
Original price: $39.50<br />
Purchased price: <span style="color: red;">$14.99</span><br />
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<b><u>Side Note!</u></b><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/DJ-Hero-Turntable-Bundle-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B003QOWQYU">DJ Hero 2 Bundle</a>: Original price $59.99 <i>now</i> $25.99! (Courtesy of Mitch Saltzman)<br />
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TinaTINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961897508428299958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278079991086836983.post-3978421748458898242011-05-02T19:59:00.000-07:002011-05-29T16:55:48.309-07:00Comfort @ workI can't help it, lots of black in my outfit. My wardrobe consists of mostly black/white/blue/gray. Slowly I have been trying to add in more color such as maybe some purple... and well, that's about it. The situation would that if I had to buy a shirt and my color options were red or black I would choose black. It's just the color I would lean towards. However, if the red shirt is cheaper then red it is. Sometimes that's the case where a different color is cheaper and that's how I expand the colors of my wardrobe... one color at a time.<br />
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A very, and I mean very, comfortable 3 piece outfit for work. Very light material in this warm weather makes it easy to stay cool but covered up for appropriate work attire. The outfit consists of black leggings with zippers on the side (similar to my Jessica Simpson black skinny pants with zippers on the sides from Ross $12.99 in <a href="http://youboughtthatforhowmuch.blogspot.com/2011/02/lunch-on-santa-monica-blvd.html">post #2</a>). The leggings are made of 97% Modal material which is ultra soft and super comfortable to wear. The top is a purple tank with a knot design at the straps and a floral imprinted design on front. I am also wearing a black cardigan that is very light in material made with 93% Rayon (almost feels similar to Modal but not as soft). I paired the outfit with simple gray suede flats and 2 jeweled stretch bracelets. The bracelets are heavy and do not look or feel like the jeweled bracelets you can get cheaply for a few dollars. They are stretch bracelets but look and feel like they should have clasps on them. The shirt was long enough where if I wanted to take off the cardigan the shirt was an appropriate length to wear with leggings. I'm not a fan of girls who wear leggings as pants and wear a shorter length shirt that reveals all the shapes of her back and front sides! The outfit had very light material to it and was suited for the warm weather.<br />
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**Note: I own a lot of black skinny pants/leggings. I will try to post other types...of..pants. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><b>Item 2-- Purple tank with floral imprint design and knot ties at the straps</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From: TJ Maxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brand: Matty M</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Type of sale: TJ Maxx everyday + clearance (x4 times)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Original price: $67.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Purchased price: $24.99 with final price <span style="color: red;">$3.00</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><b>Item 5-- Purple jeweled stretch bracelets (came with 3 but I'm wearing 2)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From: <a href="http://www.macys.com/">Macy's</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brand: Macy's</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Type of sale: Clearance with additional 75% off</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Original price: $25.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Purchased price: $10.00 with final price<span style="color: red;"> $2.50</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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