Deal of the Day

Indigo Smocked-waist Dress

Since I am on a budget I have told myself that I will not be able to purchase anything new for my trip to Mexico this summer. This is a huge deal coming from someone who normally purchases an entire new wardrobe for a vacation. However...I may have to treat myself to today's deal of the day. This indigo smock-waisted dress from Express would be perfect for vacation as well as any random weekend day. It is $49.50, but if you use one of the many coupons Express sends out in the mail you can get $10 off making it only $39.50! I plan on pairing mine with a wide brimmed hat, large black sunnies, wide brown belt, platform sandals and gold jewelry (all from my closet to keep with the budget) for a complete boho chic look.

Happy Shopping!

Deal of the Day

Mossimo Supply Co. Odelina Bow Flats

2011 for me is the year of the budget, and I really mean it this year. That means that, sadly, shoe shopping is going to be at an all time low. However, with today's Deal of the Day I can have my shoes AND stay on budget. These Mossimo Odelina Bow Flats are available online at Target for $17.99. I am hoping they hit stores soon but for now they are only available online. They do qualify for free shipping with purchase of $50. I am sure everyone can find a few everyday essentials that they need to make up the difference. They are returnable to any Target store so you can order a couple of pairs if you are between sizes and then take the pair that doesn't fit back. This will also get you closer to the $50 mark. I love the bright yellow color, but if you are looking for something a little more low key they also come in black, tan and red. They would be an adorable addition to theParisian chic trend for spring, paired with a striped tee and full skirt. Happy Shopping!

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Old Navy button-front cable-knit cape

Today's deal of the day is another great find from Old Navy. This cable knit cape is also available in black, white and purple. I love how the buttons on the bottom give it a slightly more tailored look so you don't look as if you are wearing a tent. It's perfect for that fall weather where a coat is too warm but a long sleeve tee is too cold. Throw it over a long sleeve tee and pair with skinny jeans tucked into knee high or over the knee boots and you have the perfect casual chic look for fall. Best news is it is on sale for only $20.00! You can order it here.

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Old Navy Linen-Blend Open-Front Vest

Today's deal of the day is this knit vest from Old Navy. It's a great layering piece that can be worn now with a white tank and jeans or with white jeans for a slightly dressier look and thrown over a long sleeve tee in the fall. Also, the grey color assures that it will still be a closet staple well into spring. It comes in purple and cocoa as well which also look great. My favorite part is the surprise of a fun little ruffle that goes across the back and the fact that it is only $22.50. :)

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It's never too early to start holiday shopping. If you have any foodies in your family Borders is a great place to kick off your holiday spending spree. I was there last week and found some great cookbook buys in their bargain books section. The Oprah Magazine Cookbook is on sale for $3.99, Bobby Flay Cooks American is $5.99, and Nigella Lawson Feast and Katie Lee Joel's Comfort Table are both $7.99. All four would make great additions to any cook's collection for a super cheap price.

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Cooperative A-Line Skirt

Today's Deal of the Day is another fab find from Urban Outfitters. This skirt is a perfect transition piece to take you from summer to fall. You can pair it with a black and white striped tee or tank and sandals for summer. For fall you can up the looks Parisian chic look by adding a black blazer, tights and oxfords and if your feel like adding a little more fun toss on a straw fedora. The skirt can be found at Urban Outfitters for $38. And the best part is it has pockets, and who doesn't love a dress or skirt with pockets! :)

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Ecote Antiqued Metallic Beaded Clutch

Today's deal of the day is this clutch from Urban Outfitters. Since space in my closet is growing limited and money in my bank account is growing severely limited, this fall I am focusing on accessories to add newness to the the fall clothes I already own. Although my everyday purses border on carry on luggage territory, I love small clutches for evening looks. There is less to lug around and they add a little extra style to your look. The clutch above is my fall take on the gold sequined clutch that I already own (shown here). It is still just as glam but a little more subdued to go with all of this fall's neutral tones and military inspired looks. And just like the gold one, it's a steal at only $38.

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Today's deal of the day is on one of my favorite things: fresh flowers. I am a huge fan of fresh flowers because they instantly brighten up a room and your mood. Plus, they are only supposed to last a week so I don't feel like it's my fault when they die like I do with the two plants in my living room that I constantly have to replace because somehow they always die on me.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when girls see flowers at my place and say "Oh those are so pretty, I never get flowers." Guess what ladies neither do I, I go out and get them myself, so do yourself a favor and don't wait for your man to get the hint that you would like flowers on random occasions go out and spend $4 to get your own, trust me your mood will thank you for it, and your guy may just pick up on the hint now that it is right in front of him :).

$4 is exactly what these gladiolas cost at Trader Joe's. I picked these up at the Creve Coeur location, but last month I also bought a bunch at the Schnucks by West County Mall for the same price. Gladiolas are great because they are usually cheap and due to their size they really make a statement. Another favorite statement making arrangement of mine is hydrangeas with peonies. Whole Foods usually has some really pretty peonies this time of year and a bouquet will only cost you about $12 which is pricier then $4 but much cheaper then a bouquet from a florist. You can find nice hydrangeas for between $4-$6 at both Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. I arrange them in alternating fashion in a regular sized glass pitcher (the one pictured is from Bobby Flay's line at Kohl's) and it makes the bouquet look like you spent a ton on it when really you paid under $20, and the peonies smell amazing but not so strong that they smell up the entire house.

So this weekend do something for yourself and pick up some fresh flowers, I promise you it will make Monday just a little bit better :).

Deal of the Day

Necklace: Express

Earrings: Express

With today's economy causing everyone to be a little more frugal with their spending, ladies everywhere are looking for ways to spruce up their existing wardrobes on the cheap. One of the easiest ways to do that is with jewelry, since nothing transforms old looks into new better then accessories. That is why today's deal of the day is this necklace from Express. It's a long gold Y shaped necklace that is knotted in the middle with loose chain ends. This necklace will look great with strapless dresses and tops for summer and will easily carry over to fall and winter when paired with a v-neck tee and blazer. The necklace is originally $34.50 but if you can get your hands on one of the coupons that came out in the mail a few weeks ago you can save $15 before August 1st, making the necklace only $19.50. As always, you can add another piece of jewelry to your purchase, like the earrings above for $26.90, for half off. These earrings would be great for going out, used to dress up a casual day outfit or worn with pretty much anything except the necklace obviously, as that would be overkill :)

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So as I am sure you can tell by now I am a fan of the M Style Lab line from Macy's. Normally I purchase most of my earrings at H&M but they haven't had the best selection lately in my opinion. I had been on the hunt to replace my gold hoops from H&M that were worn out, tarnished and no longer available and I couldn't find anything I liked for the for same price as the H&M pair. Then one day I happened upon a jewelry display in the juniors apparel section at Macy's and now I have a new favorite stop for earrings. The normal prices on the earrings in the line range from $5-$13 but they frequently have 15-20% sales on the entire selection. The line includes pieces that run from basics to trendy and eccentric including necklaces, rings, bracelets and hair accessories. In addition to earrings featured above they also have some really fun 80's inspired rings in assorted neon colors. Now you have one more stop in your arsenal for budget-friendly accessories. Enjoy!

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Clutch Jessica McClintock, Dress INC International Concepts, Shoes Calvin Klein

Hoops M Style Lab, bracelet Tiffany, mesh ring Banana Republic, bubble ring ABC Trading

Today's deal of the day is this dress from INC. I purchased this dress from Macy's at the Galleria a couple of week's ago for just $15! You can't beat that for the perfect lightweight fun summer dress. This look could definitely be dressed down with flat sandals and a cross body bag but I chose to dress it up for a cocktail look. I accessorized the dress with a gold sequin clutch, silver and gold metallic heels, multicolored sequined hoops from Macy's M Style Lab line (purchased at Macy's for $12) and silver rings and bracelets. It's the perfect outfit for those hot summer nights out.

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Dress Jones New York, shoes Me Too

Clutch Lulu Townsend, ring Loehmann's, earrings Lauren Ralph Lauren, ring ABC Trading

Today's Deal of the Deal is this dress by Jones New York. I picked it up over the weekend at Macy's at the Galleria for $26! It is super comfortable and is the perfect solution to your basic black and grey workday wear. The dress can be worn to work during the day and then doubles as the perfect dress for after work cocktails or dinner. I love the fun bright print but it made shoe selection a little difficult. Bright colored shoes were too much, black shoes were too heavy looking, and brown shoes just didn't go. So I finally settled on these nude satin heels. The nude color toned down the look while the bows on the front kept things playful. I kept the accessories equally toned down and just added a bright statement ring for fun.

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Dress Forever 21, clutch Banana Republic, Shoes Carlos by Carlos Santana

Hat Gap, bracelet and ring Forever 21, earrings Lauren Ralph Lauren, sunglasses Marc Jacobs

Shoes DV by Dolce Vita

Rings and Necklace Forever 21

Today's Deal of the Day is this dress from Forever 21. This black and grey striped maxi dress can easily transfer from brunch and window shopping by day to dinner and drinks at night with just a quick change of accessories. The dress is made out of cotton spandex so it's suuuuuper comfortable but also shows off your curves as opposed to the tent-like shape of most maxi dresses. The best part is it is only $19.80!

For the day time look I paired the dress with a floppy straw hat, large flower ring, cubic stud earrings, black bracelet, clutch andsunglasses. As for shoes I wore it with strappy black wedges but it would also look great with these DV by Dolce Vita flats that I may have to pick up this weekend since they are on sale at Nordstrom right now for $29.50!

If you need the dress to work for you all day just toss a few statement making jewelry pieces into your purse to easily swap out with your day time look on the go. For the night time look I added a black statement necklace and ring along with a long silver pinky ring.

Deal of the Day

Today's Deal of the Day is this gold sequined Jessica McClintock clutch from endless.com. For just $38 this clutch can be used day or night to dress up a casual look or add a little extra glitz to an already dressy outfit. It is entirely covered in sequins that are gold on one side and silver on the other so it has that mixed metallic look that is so in right now. Depending on how you brush the sequins, up or down, you can make the purse look more or less silver. However, you would be hard pressed to change the purse completely silver without destroying the sequins or wasting hours of your time. The sequins are pretty sturdy for such a bargain buy of a purse. I have used mine a few times already and have brushed the sequins up or down to change the look each time and have yet to have one sequin fall off. The best part about this purse is it comes with a chain link shoulder strap that tucks away nicely in the inside pocket for a hands free option for dancing the night away.

Deal of the Day

Dress Rachel Rachel Roy, Shoes Jessica Simpson

Clutch Lulu Townsend, bamboo hoops MStyle Lab,

chain link ring Banana Republic, other rings Forever 21,
Bracelets Katie Costello

Shoes Kelsi Dagger

Over the weekend I stopped in to Macy's at the Galleria to check out their huge clearance sale. Needless to say I spent a lot of time trying to narrow down my options. One of the items I settled on was this dress by Rachel Rachel Roy. I absolutely loooooooove her entire line as it specializes in color and originality and all her items have a bit of a downtown edge to them. As much as I love the line and even though it is much cheaper then her original Rachel Roy line it is still a little on the pricey side for this fashionista on a budget. So I was ecstatic when I came across this dress on the clearance rack for $28. The colors scream summer and the animal print is definitely on trend. I added a pair of bamboo hoop earrings also on sale for $6 from Macy's M Style Lab jewelry line along with accessories and shoes from my closet. Although, I am dying to add these Kelsi Dagger flats to my collection to complete the outfit. It's a perfect ensemble for a night out on the town. I think I see a girls night out on the rooftop at Mandarin in my future :).