tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51780726773512556242024-03-04T21:37:44.356-08:00Marjie's Shopping DietReal shopaholics don't go to meetings.Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-23100082483984224892010-08-09T18:48:00.000-07:002010-08-09T19:00:48.260-07:00Sample Sales<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QzhDpTAkgrU/TGCyD7M8h4I/AAAAAAAAAAc/nywEnafUzH8/s1600/mini+furry.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QzhDpTAkgrU/TGCyD7M8h4I/AAAAAAAAAAc/nywEnafUzH8/s320/mini+furry.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503594525148088194" /></a><br /><br />Sample Sales<br />By Erica<br /><br /><br />Hello all! I’m Erica, and I’ll be guest blogging for a few different topics here on Marjie’s Shopping Diet. I’m 23, and love shopping in a range of places, reading fashion blogs, and putting together unique outfits every day! My favorite fashion season is fall, and I eagerly anticipate putting together new outfits for the forthcoming season. My very best friend, Marjie, shares my passion for all things fashion-related, and I thank her for letting me put in my two cents here! Hope you enjoy my thoughts!<br /><br />Rue la sample?<br /><br />I’m told this is a relatively new subject, and one very much uknown, at that. I’m going to dive into the online phenom that is the sample sale. In the real world, one is hard-pressed to get to a sample sale, unless you’re lucky enough to live in Chicago, Los Angeles, or New York City. So what’s a girl (or guy) to do who lives outside of these meccas? Three words. Online. Sample. Sale.<br /><br />I’ve been a member of these sites for a few years, but there have been few times when I’ve lusted after some of the items. Point in case? Rue La La’s sale of Madison Avenue’s Chanel boutique. Chanel is out of reach of many people, but this sale puts a cobalt blue 2.55 into your hands for 50-60% off, with validity guaranteed. Not so much into Chanel? What about J Brand Jeans, or Sam Edelman shoes? J Brand Jeans’s most popular style, Love Story, would normally put a $200 hole into one’s checking account, but on Gilt’s website, they’ll become an investment for $49. Sam Edelman’s gorgeous Nellie boots with incredible studded accents on the back normally are $299…Gilt brings them to you for $99. <br /><br />In addition to selling fashion at a deep discount, many of these online sample sale websites includes major discounts on hotel stays--- What’s currently on Gilt’s website? Reduced rates (and these are much lower than anything Expedia has) on The Greenbrier in West Virginia, Namale Resort in Fiji, and The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. The blackout dates are few and far between, and there are varying styles of rooms and/or capacities. <br /><br />Most of these websites just require that you sign up with an email and encourage you to invite others as well, but there are a few that require an invitation, such as Rue La La. Scour your online friends list and you’ll be able to find someone that’s connected. When you first sign up, there may not be anything that catches your fancy right away, but let the sales come to you. My most recent purchase, along with Marjie? Red Tartan plaid Sperry Top-Sider boat shoes, originally $89, purchased for $29, from Gilt. <br /><br />So good luck, and happy bargain shopping!<br /><br />Sources:<br /><br />http://www.gilt.com<br /><br />http://www.hautelook.com<br /><br />http://www.ruelala.com<br /><br /><br />Sam Edelman Nellie boots for $99. (Originally $299)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_gLxQghc67mf3ey4m5pQ2O8SreMh89Ijj2lQVzBUn9YwaIs2qMPCNHfU8Q2411zw2WOt-mjZwr2kFAaV9eYISHbZFUbKibV9p3NryAKdi_cfv1hO31vZJ1bc25rUpknO6UsGIdxKZSFg/s1600/sam+edelman+nellie+boots+99,+orig+299.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_gLxQghc67mf3ey4m5pQ2O8SreMh89Ijj2lQVzBUn9YwaIs2qMPCNHfU8Q2411zw2WOt-mjZwr2kFAaV9eYISHbZFUbKibV9p3NryAKdi_cfv1hO31vZJ1bc25rUpknO6UsGIdxKZSFg/s320/sam+edelman+nellie+boots+99,+orig+299.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503595132932454786" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-71096582741326790982010-08-02T16:20:00.001-07:002010-08-02T16:42:37.851-07:00Falling for fall trendsDon't get your romper in a twist! I know, I know, it's still technically summer until Labor Day when the pools close and you can't wear white safely. So don't put away your plaid shorts and flip flops yet! I'm merely giving you a peek into what fall 2010 will look like, and where you can find the perfect pair of Oxfords and a Crossbody bag that will fit everything you need. Read on, fashion lovers! Read on!<br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: MEN'S INSPIRED<br /><br />$26.50, Charlotte Russe<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyhll5vmEOtJSt4XRa9bPYArEprY5X7COTtgTfw5Gvtkwrw5UIPc51aDQdooI9Wt92zZeVB9_d3n_bzsuzu8FTkUMm823R17XwfUyONRv7Jx8GuJfW0btXVnBvhkmkS-2PHIpd-GAyGLI/s1600/2650+charlotte+russe+mens+inspired.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyhll5vmEOtJSt4XRa9bPYArEprY5X7COTtgTfw5Gvtkwrw5UIPc51aDQdooI9Wt92zZeVB9_d3n_bzsuzu8FTkUMm823R17XwfUyONRv7Jx8GuJfW0btXVnBvhkmkS-2PHIpd-GAyGLI/s320/2650+charlotte+russe+mens+inspired.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500960409221254834" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: WINGTIPS<br /><br />$22.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDM_Vc0CjAqzmL5dndCKXVvvOSzJ4EZ7oYh7sCu67TrlTbTuDGovv5uW7yFr9SChmOKh8H10QEMw1ImV4w4AMKn8TA-Vs4rk7HpHxSqT5XV-OGBOBN0XrlPBup7Rtct9wKfNZihvkA2g/s1600/2280+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDM_Vc0CjAqzmL5dndCKXVvvOSzJ4EZ7oYh7sCu67TrlTbTuDGovv5uW7yFr9SChmOKh8H10QEMw1ImV4w4AMKn8TA-Vs4rk7HpHxSqT5XV-OGBOBN0XrlPBup7Rtct9wKfNZihvkA2g/s320/2280+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500960238839392162" /></a><br /><br />$19.99, Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRdzUYWAM8YEC30FLPSGpyqJ9Hl9ai_ZnfxmK_19ICRM5P4xm6yx65A9WL4lhG5L2UjPLMATW6Sjodd9TAjGcRf_skiuZtsCPYpfZZFVbmSP0RevSToTlklgKl4UH7cGzQpB8MNG-GK8/s1600/1999+target.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRdzUYWAM8YEC30FLPSGpyqJ9Hl9ai_ZnfxmK_19ICRM5P4xm6yx65A9WL4lhG5L2UjPLMATW6Sjodd9TAjGcRf_skiuZtsCPYpfZZFVbmSP0RevSToTlklgKl4UH7cGzQpB8MNG-GK8/s320/1999+target.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500960127338348338" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: THE BLAZER<br /><br />$29.50, Old Navy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicE2o6Z_rbvP68pa7fQgBZmqOnoocibCiHX4lxlf6bTESTxDAV8DM50juA6upIRBAcTydZ9kwZ1f6dCCpa-8QavE-PLyMIDDCSDEm-nuK6sO549sIZSWBaTbcC-dNI-oQXZy5DcKf0Kx0/s1600/2950+old+navy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicE2o6Z_rbvP68pa7fQgBZmqOnoocibCiHX4lxlf6bTESTxDAV8DM50juA6upIRBAcTydZ9kwZ1f6dCCpa-8QavE-PLyMIDDCSDEm-nuK6sO549sIZSWBaTbcC-dNI-oQXZy5DcKf0Kx0/s320/2950+old+navy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500959987376032882" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: THE OXFORD<br /><br />$24.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzfb0jyFQXQdOHqDTdvwd7GYbBOi2tIENDLktWG8meqV4m_e5AuMWorPqoEDY_YSCP7JTqdq7lAip9xzldIS3E77N04LxRVYvLd8y2U3xLRgPS1KULBkqBNFXoX3TrtYAYaCItLjh0jA/s1600/2480+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzfb0jyFQXQdOHqDTdvwd7GYbBOi2tIENDLktWG8meqV4m_e5AuMWorPqoEDY_YSCP7JTqdq7lAip9xzldIS3E77N04LxRVYvLd8y2U3xLRgPS1KULBkqBNFXoX3TrtYAYaCItLjh0jA/s320/2480+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500959864237009346" /></a><br /><br />$15, Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzhL9DtzKRe54Y8uDVI2w8XD599Uv77SlyoVSs2JMUQCs7xBz98M8xSl7QH4ySv5Um34f1rM_rqSNJoQgvINQ52zPEFRaT_8PBfVMMsc6jNFiw_nkmGiy0PXIxTes_7J5fgLALetM8DA/s1600/15+target.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzhL9DtzKRe54Y8uDVI2w8XD599Uv77SlyoVSs2JMUQCs7xBz98M8xSl7QH4ySv5Um34f1rM_rqSNJoQgvINQ52zPEFRaT_8PBfVMMsc6jNFiw_nkmGiy0PXIxTes_7J5fgLALetM8DA/s320/15+target.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500959760785518338" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: VESTS<br /><br />$26, Charlotte Russe<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vQ8MZDh_lJPi_UxIQjo1RYuyMiWJ6M31sA2YO4jUuPz1TA2O_okSYFwD4mYfYgJx2oaBSjQk05dYzJL5PekR33sLFjuS80Uy2ALG28ikY7e4cT2d7YFt6oiXgEXGQP1dKBy8b1mB2SY/s1600/26+charlotte+russe.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vQ8MZDh_lJPi_UxIQjo1RYuyMiWJ6M31sA2YO4jUuPz1TA2O_okSYFwD4mYfYgJx2oaBSjQk05dYzJL5PekR33sLFjuS80Uy2ALG28ikY7e4cT2d7YFt6oiXgEXGQP1dKBy8b1mB2SY/s320/26+charlotte+russe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500959615544478402" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: ANIMAL JEWELRY<br />(I've seen owls, tigers, butterflies, insects, elephants...the list goes on)<br /><br />$4.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIF3oMY2G_Qbv5MQX8GAIktdHlUjPLo9XMnka1521XdkWh4MDF33f8JgTpNnXCOr5I5u4f9SBlWi2N8iP-DrVYCmvmTOw7Lbd0y2CYT1P_wpiBfOghbysOxmGUXRE8I6tmA89SoGehW5o/s1600/480+forever+21+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIF3oMY2G_Qbv5MQX8GAIktdHlUjPLo9XMnka1521XdkWh4MDF33f8JgTpNnXCOr5I5u4f9SBlWi2N8iP-DrVYCmvmTOw7Lbd0y2CYT1P_wpiBfOghbysOxmGUXRE8I6tmA89SoGehW5o/s320/480+forever+21+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500959462156128210" /></a><br /><br />$4.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8v6xlsBpMAKPH2CoMwTcp-gM9C3v9nValcp3oeEiygCd4VvXnNKK11BjWhlwK3_aJG_kkVEYp5Wc3jPnPd9A1vrr859YkEZ1BSlN2ICkMprAaHkUFFL_fBDDmHKmo3xdbXoBd9gKpzs/s1600/480+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8v6xlsBpMAKPH2CoMwTcp-gM9C3v9nValcp3oeEiygCd4VvXnNKK11BjWhlwK3_aJG_kkVEYp5Wc3jPnPd9A1vrr859YkEZ1BSlN2ICkMprAaHkUFFL_fBDDmHKmo3xdbXoBd9gKpzs/s320/480+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500959370000120818" /></a><br /><br />$3.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DKWdmaL94DsUmNlq8o8gG9mfUifgLcUM0SQ6xBH39r7sggknz5vLrzw5-7MQEecg0AavvSQOdxGxJCiHQYQtZKm0AtdMOaPLIKZa3klFLRMHQ-ZUtRWU9ZcI8rZ1wxJ6PlY9jfpDyHw/s1600/380+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DKWdmaL94DsUmNlq8o8gG9mfUifgLcUM0SQ6xBH39r7sggknz5vLrzw5-7MQEecg0AavvSQOdxGxJCiHQYQtZKm0AtdMOaPLIKZa3klFLRMHQ-ZUtRWU9ZcI8rZ1wxJ6PlY9jfpDyHw/s320/380+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500959229427653922" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010: THE CROSSBODY<br /><br />$24.99, Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9kUNH4FQQq1sKb4C1QRYq3L4XfmHVWIwTlHi95BdjjGNeciEDbhj_05deIT8SDHlk7706W3H4j77LUtojemKfcojCS6T4ZTu_pfG1rkGTPHi-itRwaNkjpVV-8dALTYBy6ighiAMnYZ0/s1600/2499+target.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9kUNH4FQQq1sKb4C1QRYq3L4XfmHVWIwTlHi95BdjjGNeciEDbhj_05deIT8SDHlk7706W3H4j77LUtojemKfcojCS6T4ZTu_pfG1rkGTPHi-itRwaNkjpVV-8dALTYBy6ighiAMnYZ0/s320/2499+target.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500959098973916338" /></a><br /><br />$32.09, Liz Claiborne (Amazon.com)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSlpQGxEOgP3rCj3FI7ozege17FLViSCnAg-B1rgLGobJKvoaJC7958ipBm2D7bWUZxP9PggoGRruXgQSBn9zJRtnbgrlE_zbhjSTBlmLed97VsLGFqRweC9V88wPB-8ozuxHPreLxkQ/s1600/3209+liz+claiborne.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSlpQGxEOgP3rCj3FI7ozege17FLViSCnAg-B1rgLGobJKvoaJC7958ipBm2D7bWUZxP9PggoGRruXgQSBn9zJRtnbgrlE_zbhjSTBlmLed97VsLGFqRweC9V88wPB-8ozuxHPreLxkQ/s320/3209+liz+claiborne.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500958948114047298" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: RUFFLES<br />(Don't be fooled by the ruffles on this bag! Ruffles are all over this fall, from cardigans to skirts to shoes. If you're a ruffle lover, go crazy!)<br /><br />$22.50, A'gaci<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_Nb9tvMicCCjZ_BGGQ44wXQr6bDAeafNzUvCGgi1bCwYtdwA1-nZFwQBb49VF4fJlUAv2E25m2vbnj3tHwF1tLrv-JasBK-HZTIMpTGFaMpLxnazsEC3ixyKUNB4N6r4kFub5OPbUhQ/s1600/2250+agaci+ruffle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3_Nb9tvMicCCjZ_BGGQ44wXQr6bDAeafNzUvCGgi1bCwYtdwA1-nZFwQBb49VF4fJlUAv2E25m2vbnj3tHwF1tLrv-JasBK-HZTIMpTGFaMpLxnazsEC3ixyKUNB4N6r4kFub5OPbUhQ/s320/2250+agaci+ruffle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500958786262047506" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: SUEDE AND FAUX SUEDE<br />(In my opinion, there's nothing sexier than a suede shoe! Mmm..)<br /><br />$15, Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYAFT4wh9rj0HzcXALQ7POqMZNAfATI23nGVmW_wpM-LFReJC-AZmG6LvMoN00wc0O4K4OCH3YUsAlQiqrm6Frv-akExQdqjXjDD7Us0av4NghbPwsfndkmdgodf8KmeysEAJjOPExZSA/s1600/15+target+faux+suede.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYAFT4wh9rj0HzcXALQ7POqMZNAfATI23nGVmW_wpM-LFReJC-AZmG6LvMoN00wc0O4K4OCH3YUsAlQiqrm6Frv-akExQdqjXjDD7Us0av4NghbPwsfndkmdgodf8KmeysEAJjOPExZSA/s320/15+target+faux+suede.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500958611287848738" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: STUDDED <br />(Wallet shown below)<br /><br />$9.50, Charlotte Russe<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8TDnisGTiZRzxXgcATS7gq72wW7dXG5CjOrnqpqwA0D28X9dRoQmBP0NN9jRe_7SBxiC0Lmo4eI31vyI66cYoHdkc4Y74dnnh8XwDIAn6oYSPuXGhIB7GTeeHochJTHI886QyOdx80w/s1600/950+charlotte+russe+studded+wallet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8TDnisGTiZRzxXgcATS7gq72wW7dXG5CjOrnqpqwA0D28X9dRoQmBP0NN9jRe_7SBxiC0Lmo4eI31vyI66cYoHdkc4Y74dnnh8XwDIAn6oYSPuXGhIB7GTeeHochJTHI886QyOdx80w/s320/950+charlotte+russe+studded+wallet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500958454749616546" /></a><br /><br />FALL 2010 TREND: NUDE<br />(Nude pumps are the way to go! Match nude with just about any fall color!)<br /><br />$25.50, Charlotte Russe<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72ljKGyKDm1jLO6Fi1ePHhCbkzkUI17hGxP9y9aRDbNS0FokKy_rSAY07CJThnhvBRqi5ZV5pPp_NTIjxtp0lE6BdpaaBinvAh600VSqs04moNDySEty4leLZvci_3r19NOBV73xVero/s1600/2550+charlotte+russe+nude.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72ljKGyKDm1jLO6Fi1ePHhCbkzkUI17hGxP9y9aRDbNS0FokKy_rSAY07CJThnhvBRqi5ZV5pPp_NTIjxtp0lE6BdpaaBinvAh600VSqs04moNDySEty4leLZvci_3r19NOBV73xVero/s320/2550+charlotte+russe+nude.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500958262749231074" /></a><br /><br />$20.50, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhB6lmuFFjQgW_OcRtgs4AlDAj7AHEUKmsAXeyQfjgajCxEoT_zR_6ebhfDLNzanpeFQCvPuABf3fpb3lzIcleU_ribMtuiigjVPAUA8fiZZrVZakM3z88Biumg-4zKK5nT_u80o3aKMI/s1600/2050+go+jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhB6lmuFFjQgW_OcRtgs4AlDAj7AHEUKmsAXeyQfjgajCxEoT_zR_6ebhfDLNzanpeFQCvPuABf3fpb3lzIcleU_ribMtuiigjVPAUA8fiZZrVZakM3z88Biumg-4zKK5nT_u80o3aKMI/s320/2050+go+jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500958164611296530" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-50779366670312873562010-07-29T13:30:00.000-07:002010-07-29T13:42:39.429-07:00You better WATCH yourself!Knowing what time it is is sexy.<br />I think the last time I actually owned a watch I wore almost every day was when I was around 10 years old. I had a Minnie Mouse watch with a red leather band. It was cute. But I was 10.<br />Now I'm 25. I'm a professional. I need to know what time it is. And I need to do it in style. <br />I have done much research on this topic, the topic of where and how to find age-appropriate watches on a budget. If I'm going to invest in a good watch, I want it to match most of my outfits, whether I'm wearing a black pencil skirt and button-down shirt at work, or I'm dressed in jeans and a colorful top on the weekend. <br />It's not particularly classy to pull out your cell phone to check the time while in an important meeting. You should have the time handy. It should be there, right there on your wrist, available at all times. After all, you jump and hop from activity to activity and from dinner party to dinner party, right? You can't be more than fashionably late to all your equally important events. So, alas, my assistance is offered. See below.<br />Per my Shopping Diet, I don't have $500 to blow on a Movado, so here are my cheap (but still super sexy and sophisticated!), watch picks. All under $50. All from Amazon.com.<br /><br />Nine West, $29.25<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iNRZEvNiPPujX47NUGImTCIudwz2-DULuqHTHK2-B5RdfQRpQ_2DGIudv-uhkReL33_YvUH9B_i3eSHUzsFFX95orYDgaArzJnmDeC6JQg8xLHUdYaK7TrRUc4dpKPC7cDu7UtvBWEM/s1600/nw+2+2925.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iNRZEvNiPPujX47NUGImTCIudwz2-DULuqHTHK2-B5RdfQRpQ_2DGIudv-uhkReL33_YvUH9B_i3eSHUzsFFX95orYDgaArzJnmDeC6JQg8xLHUdYaK7TrRUc4dpKPC7cDu7UtvBWEM/s320/nw+2+2925.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499431086242823842" /></a><br /><br /><br />Tommy Hilfiger, $39<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqhy8n2sZXehVZmEJTUDH7XIjTBUZg0rRLqI_NUqbmUnYhDqRAFDgpbY8ArSpdpsFYGjvssHCKY7j6eSS2pbYKDz6nYR6BpHSDnr0jh8MQGGcLZxKL29Q_I-GsuvEns775bZpyuBHfdU/s1600/tommy+hilfiger+39.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqhy8n2sZXehVZmEJTUDH7XIjTBUZg0rRLqI_NUqbmUnYhDqRAFDgpbY8ArSpdpsFYGjvssHCKY7j6eSS2pbYKDz6nYR6BpHSDnr0jh8MQGGcLZxKL29Q_I-GsuvEns775bZpyuBHfdU/s320/tommy+hilfiger+39.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499430975677572738" /></a><br /><br /><br />Nine West, $29.25<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIDK7Ean_igz_Dbbedpq4edzRQKnqJE6R5wgYSOaYaaBgTcgguDlOrIaHfaOa6pjHL6wR-USizKAEysZN-17LC-UoRURNmYf857Nv6lLs5af-YZHsNKsmKeaUeX15ucPN6lc7RnHzau4/s1600/nw+1+2925.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIDK7Ean_igz_Dbbedpq4edzRQKnqJE6R5wgYSOaYaaBgTcgguDlOrIaHfaOa6pjHL6wR-USizKAEysZN-17LC-UoRURNmYf857Nv6lLs5af-YZHsNKsmKeaUeX15ucPN6lc7RnHzau4/s320/nw+1+2925.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499430863593442674" /></a><br /><br /><br />Fossil, $44.99<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnnFeelNx4W6Mvqb14aldRmiR4ZvXnkxjbKoZtZJyi3N7lbPdF5YzHy7xUVton0GDvmaKQUD8Jw00hlqw-yhTknkNb9XP9APIkp8_riCSsXzbYDfGGKwfUV_4gHLX6wzcwFJx4zvOgvo/s1600/fossil+4499.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnnFeelNx4W6Mvqb14aldRmiR4ZvXnkxjbKoZtZJyi3N7lbPdF5YzHy7xUVton0GDvmaKQUD8Jw00hlqw-yhTknkNb9XP9APIkp8_riCSsXzbYDfGGKwfUV_4gHLX6wzcwFJx4zvOgvo/s320/fossil+4499.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499430763536282866" /></a><br /><br /><br />Nine West, $29.25<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJV_Dfwu5PJ4-hJf8FdqHlqsAUvST9yP0FjPvNHAqvsLG5GSU7TtkRlyiujq4wofZ70_BLH4PdwiVLugFX_HHH6-JU1CuHpnXZPVAlDAIKYRTHcSKIdjyBPz5kOpktuWpBClUPQSZd_U/s1600/nw+3+2925.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJV_Dfwu5PJ4-hJf8FdqHlqsAUvST9yP0FjPvNHAqvsLG5GSU7TtkRlyiujq4wofZ70_BLH4PdwiVLugFX_HHH6-JU1CuHpnXZPVAlDAIKYRTHcSKIdjyBPz5kOpktuWpBClUPQSZd_U/s320/nw+3+2925.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499430613054831362" /></a><br /><br /><br />Manhattan, $30.30<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-5e6shoMp39jHe8kJ7sf2Eeq7iW2YhhbHRv1QZLwY16poNtYIfiZ5Rz9dYowPb9eQ840257JSxdSvsG6DF1gl7o06sXd6awTg3JY9MJW_Dq9bJlgU1qe4sbTXmw6lw13nQ_sJJjeK_0/s1600/manhattan+3030.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-5e6shoMp39jHe8kJ7sf2Eeq7iW2YhhbHRv1QZLwY16poNtYIfiZ5Rz9dYowPb9eQ840257JSxdSvsG6DF1gl7o06sXd6awTg3JY9MJW_Dq9bJlgU1qe4sbTXmw6lw13nQ_sJJjeK_0/s320/manhattan+3030.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499430495560988498" /></a><br /><br /><br />Nine West, $29.25<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwpytSucKqbcRftnt0p-3iGd55OzyotmeK72REYV-E9ONtzWS178tdhReeQuFSUszryf80JBCPVX1t5R8NmOzUDntjzRV1yBvPqUn-RYftNL2vJLyQvgrCcYyHVHcCVMRaRq5YxXjkaP4/s1600/nw+2925.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwpytSucKqbcRftnt0p-3iGd55OzyotmeK72REYV-E9ONtzWS178tdhReeQuFSUszryf80JBCPVX1t5R8NmOzUDntjzRV1yBvPqUn-RYftNL2vJLyQvgrCcYyHVHcCVMRaRq5YxXjkaP4/s320/nw+2925.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499430360523112738" /></a><br /><br /><br />Bongo, $19.99<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBTdIF396_q05tO8kmZMJtwtkxOeF9GcJsc0cJIGwQiynFtaEARyc34R4jNZudXG1Hh9cxo-w-5S1O12AJyvA3SUk6Px8SCjnXPGDsV3xJQSHkWk7if44oUpLEzcdGfo_LLmx7M4ZB4A/s1600/bongo+1999.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBTdIF396_q05tO8kmZMJtwtkxOeF9GcJsc0cJIGwQiynFtaEARyc34R4jNZudXG1Hh9cxo-w-5S1O12AJyvA3SUk6Px8SCjnXPGDsV3xJQSHkWk7if44oUpLEzcdGfo_LLmx7M4ZB4A/s320/bongo+1999.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499430195413143090" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-74009508620780411062010-07-29T11:19:00.001-07:002010-07-29T11:19:59.514-07:00The SmartPack ModelOk, so this post isn't exactly about shopping on a budget, but I wanted to throw it in here anyway because I believe it is necessary for all the fashion-lovers out there who like to be prepared, in, well any occassion.<br /> <br />This post is about packing smart, or, as I like to call it, (since I enjoy making up names for virtually everything, such as "Sundress Exhaustion"), SmartPack Model.<br /> <br />SmartPack Model is a model you follow to make sure when you pack to go away for a weekend or a month-long mountain climbing excursion, you are prepared. <br /> <br />Let's start easy: weekends away.<br /> <br />When packing for only two days, it's pretty unncessary to pack more than two outfits, right? WRONG.<br />Enter...the SmartPack Model.<br /> <br />The SmartPack Model states that a lady should always bring at least ONE extra outfit, in addition to the two she packs. Why this additional outfit? Two simple, but highly important reasons:<br /> <br />1. In case you change your mind. Sometimes we plan what we want to wear the next day and even lay it out on the bed, or in this case, in a cute Vera Bradley travel bag. Then you wake up in the morning and you are not in the "mood" to wear what you packed. You may have packed a yellow sundress, but you discover you're more in the mood to go preppy, and would prefer white capris and a Ralph Lauren polo. Yes? Our moods vary every day, and with those varying moods come changing of minds when it comes to clothes. If you're sad or it's rainy out, are you really going to want to put on a floral dress? If you're in a really good mood and woke up with a fresh complexion and bright skin, would you want to hide all of that in a black turtle neck? I think you can answer these questions on your own. So pack different options for your many differing moods.<br /> <br />2. In case of emergency. Yes, emergency. Shall I elaborate? I always do, anyway. Picture the scene: summer 2010. First time meeting your boyfriend's parents. You brought along the perfect (and new) lavendar eyelit dress. One strap breaks. You have no other clothes. You are, my friend, screwed. In the event of a button falling off, a rip, a tear, a hole, a stain or strap breakage, you should ALWAYS have a back-up plan. This is especially important for big events, such as weddings or maybe a dinner party with your boss where you really can't go out at the last minute and find something appropriate for the event. Always bring a little something extra: an additonal shirt or pair of pants, and even more than one pair of shoes because you never know when a flip flop will break or when you'll step in something yucky. A smart girl is always prepared.<br /> <br />And, moving on to more difficult packing via the SmartPack Model, long trips. A week or more falls into this category. Obviously you've mastered packing multiple outfits if you'll be away longer than a week. So how do you bring the RIGHT stuff? When packing for a big trip, it's easy to literally just throw a bunch of stuff in your suitcase, thinking you'll wear it during the trip. As I know when I packed for Israel, these results are not typical. Our Israel trip was 9 days total, but I packed enough clothes and shoes (and purses) for two weeks. I wore less than 50 percent of what I packed. The result? Sure, I was prepared, but I was lugging around heavy bags the whole time. Yucky. So pack what you NEED and what you KNOW you'll wear. <br />When putting items into your suitcase for a long trip, think before you throw them in there. Will I need this? Will I wear this? Sure, I'll be in Alaska but this bikini is really cute and we might have a pool at the hotel. Sound familiar? Unless you're going to a hot tub retreat, the chances of wearing a bikini while vacationing in Alaska are slim. So put back the swimsuit and fill your bag with something else. <br />I know from experience, it's easy to get carried away and over excited when packing for a trip. I pack everything and anything in my closet, thinking I'll wear it because I'm literally in a "packing high" or "packing daze" due to excitement from the upcoming trip. But now I have invented the SmartPack Model and unused items will no longer sit in my suitcase...unused.<br />So only pack what you love, and love what you pack, for the most enjoyable trip ever!Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-72914951570482542742010-07-21T05:32:00.000-07:002010-07-21T05:33:14.313-07:00Sundress ExhaustionSundress Exhaustion:<br /> <br />No, Sundress Exhaustion is not when your sundress is tired; rather it is when YOU are tired of your sundress.<br />Sundress Exhaustion is a real condition, and self diagnosis of this condition entitles you to go shopping.<br />Excited? Read on!<br /> <br />Every season I have my "favorites." Favorite shoes, shirts, dresses and skirts I wear all the time. Sometime during the season, usually during the middle or end, my "favorites" become, well, worn-out. Not that they have holes or stains, but I have worn them so much that I am sick of them. Sundress Exhaustion, which can apply to any article of clothing, is when you no longer feel fresh and exciting when you wear something that once brought you great joy.<br />When you purchase a new article of clothing, the first few times you wear it, you feel attractive, stylish and fresh. You can even feel this way after many months of wearing the item. But then there reaches a point when your favorite article of clothing no longer makes you feel amazing. This is Sundress Exhaustion.<br />So how do you know if you have Sundress Exhaustion?<br />The first sign is that you no longer feel fresh and amazing when you wear a once-favorite dress or article of clothing.<br />Almost every photo of you during the season shows you in that particular item.<br />You've worn the item at least once a week or once every other week for the season.<br /> <br />Sundress Exhaustion really only applies to your favorite items, because items that you don't love, you don't tend to wear over and over again.<br /> <br />When is it NOT Sundress Exhaustion?<br />Sundress Exhastion ONLY exists in the season. Meaning, you can't get Sundress Exhaustion after retiring an article of clothing for the season. For example, I can't get Sundress Exhaustion from a shirt I haven't worn in three months. It is possible to retire an article of clothing for the season without getting Sundress Exhaustion. I can love a particular wool sweater and wear it throughout the winter. But when spring rolls around, and I put it away for a few months, and I'm not sick of it, that is not Sundress Exhaustion. <br />But, say, if it were still winter and I was still wearing that wool sweater, and felt it no longer gave me the same excitement it once did, I have Sundress Exhaustion.<br /> <br />Sundress Exhaustion can be, and should be, cured within the season in which it occured.<br /> <br />Maybe my personal example will help.<br />This summer I have about four sundresses I wear all the time: to work, to parties, graduations, outings, etc. I love them. But I have worn all of them so much they have become dull to me, and no longer make me feel beautiful when I wear them. Summer is still here, and it will be for about two more months, so I have further need to wear sundresses. Therefore, this particular case of Sundress Exhaustion I am feeling allows me to purchase 1-2 new sundresses!<br /> <br />The cure to Sundress Exhaustion is a simple sprucing-up of your wardrobe. One or two fresh, new items can easily cure this condition. You have to LOVE the new purchases, however, and they must be "favorites" so they can replace the items that gave you the condition in the first place.<br /> <br />If you attempt to cure Sundress Exhaustion with a sundress you don't love, you may end up wearing the old dresses and get Sundress Exhaustion all over again.<br /> <br />So really, mid-to-end season usually requires some sort of fresh new item(s). We often go shopping BEFORE the season approaches. I always get my new sandals and skirts a few months before spring so I'm prepared, and begin looking at sweaters and scarves towards the end of summer so I'm ready for fall and winter. But what about in the middle of the season, when our new purchases have faded and we need something fresh? Well, not that you need it, but you have my blessing to make your wardrobe laugh again, so you can, too.Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-81735541216851620222010-06-28T18:19:00.001-07:002010-06-28T18:27:46.090-07:00Day of Independence 2010!Hot ideas to spice up your July 4th! Whether you'll be firing up the barbie with friends, having a picnic with the family, or spending all day at the pool, you're guaranteed to find bits and pieces to make you stand out and, uh, express your independence!<br /><br /><br />$33.40, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS91CzXUrpr2QBdNnMuI9M4R0W64FruKNdbFMeCLYFckofTxpqSr6xfVhuabUafPDUvhelVYhDtvHKagA_9oAXAaLLTrbr2nICNarrvsKkoTexslYBf5Rr5Pec1xo2inSn-aKe4QOeLQ/s1600/3340+go+jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMS91CzXUrpr2QBdNnMuI9M4R0W64FruKNdbFMeCLYFckofTxpqSr6xfVhuabUafPDUvhelVYhDtvHKagA_9oAXAaLLTrbr2nICNarrvsKkoTexslYBf5Rr5Pec1xo2inSn-aKe4QOeLQ/s320/3340+go+jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488000745300622114" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$28.80, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRp50OBhJ17PMHw6d0yrP231jb-B8JWnGp4jVAUBV2bKph-fU_dd5LlneASRpRiOr1BbwQa-_22Vq3kIAksHxZvFurpap-qbZEQpxoAG1XoqS5KiG0C0d_w85berDYO1Z02jD5agK-xQ/s1600/2880+go+jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRp50OBhJ17PMHw6d0yrP231jb-B8JWnGp4jVAUBV2bKph-fU_dd5LlneASRpRiOr1BbwQa-_22Vq3kIAksHxZvFurpap-qbZEQpxoAG1XoqS5KiG0C0d_w85berDYO1Z02jD5agK-xQ/s320/2880+go+jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488000632558874930" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$27.60, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9nkKMSM-V5hq3_WZd01G-cca5uT8hCxrw1MbjuKwJ7PAGWvuYbzNlmT-NN5NJdJe4NUrwxNgx1wy4LH43j6jjURwBP-CH7EOPEXxVsZiKmhlxPXhJKZSZ9Wb2Jk-iHVT6-Mpfo_uxuo/s1600/2760+go+jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9nkKMSM-V5hq3_WZd01G-cca5uT8hCxrw1MbjuKwJ7PAGWvuYbzNlmT-NN5NJdJe4NUrwxNgx1wy4LH43j6jjURwBP-CH7EOPEXxVsZiKmhlxPXhJKZSZ9Wb2Jk-iHVT6-Mpfo_uxuo/s320/2760+go+jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488000324886649762" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$12.99, ModCloth<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-o_NRyjTc3q_EQKYfM56CvKoAzYyHAXod-XlQvDVOd4gBQlQej7D8zWJ-tAQ3SdZxWLyCc_r4gJtuHGBRjKdTOT0V1uhSHOLPp1GANmVrBglviebVxDLQG8PYB6brzMaHYlJ-AhFkeE/s1600/1299+mod+cloth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-o_NRyjTc3q_EQKYfM56CvKoAzYyHAXod-XlQvDVOd4gBQlQej7D8zWJ-tAQ3SdZxWLyCc_r4gJtuHGBRjKdTOT0V1uhSHOLPp1GANmVrBglviebVxDLQG8PYB6brzMaHYlJ-AhFkeE/s320/1299+mod+cloth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488000176994967890" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$25, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTizybChKek4fcsgwmcvuC52cfgUidc2Ogm6STJQVEhjS_kZAeAVY8NGm_IBKchtwJ0lpvvJgcmWT_uJGy7GuYAkgN17IJLmona8Fz9gvkOGWEYY81vLsw92Rpr-BQ-pykzMm7izgtYzU/s1600/25+go+jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTizybChKek4fcsgwmcvuC52cfgUidc2Ogm6STJQVEhjS_kZAeAVY8NGm_IBKchtwJ0lpvvJgcmWT_uJGy7GuYAkgN17IJLmona8Fz9gvkOGWEYY81vLsw92Rpr-BQ-pykzMm7izgtYzU/s320/25+go+jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488000082617408386" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$24.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyAw5S-r0H83-7nCUw65rtkbkKJTYopHr4F7m0gJVo6dzuvIqE6nQnFqngIs9VsH4Aq7I_0TSKsfNlhUEVFoXmccjlAXfb9X590o9XHvO_PPQ_t2NviRcbgOcTpvkyvTcMc0GSHK2DvM/s1600/2480+forever+21+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyAw5S-r0H83-7nCUw65rtkbkKJTYopHr4F7m0gJVo6dzuvIqE6nQnFqngIs9VsH4Aq7I_0TSKsfNlhUEVFoXmccjlAXfb9X590o9XHvO_PPQ_t2NviRcbgOcTpvkyvTcMc0GSHK2DvM/s320/2480+forever+21+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487999970471835394" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$49.99, ModCloth<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0GOOSotm2pfsZSND8bGcl3cHW6OdbXRmOmWmecFpn5_06bhOhoHMdLuTAVqBGO6PzEmdmZf6EH6T4itzOZpZaL0eFjgxSMiV7gv5KAlLwjbwLOibUt_Qz_1fUpVUzYHXU4z0pncqO9c/s1600/4999+mod+cloth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0GOOSotm2pfsZSND8bGcl3cHW6OdbXRmOmWmecFpn5_06bhOhoHMdLuTAVqBGO6PzEmdmZf6EH6T4itzOZpZaL0eFjgxSMiV7gv5KAlLwjbwLOibUt_Qz_1fUpVUzYHXU4z0pncqO9c/s320/4999+mod+cloth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487999802334694242" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$24.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVoY9IgL_7hOmwCjSq2hXVNlsVfC5JluvWy99uPg4JedhC_BLBfEhHhtyZSe1isMQKnIPgR3lfmdLJFdlM7SJ6ETl55fEcgyAtAf9jLnPU0ic2UB76-v_ynwV9xwzQpqn5iY3pQnXGwE/s1600/2480+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVoY9IgL_7hOmwCjSq2hXVNlsVfC5JluvWy99uPg4JedhC_BLBfEhHhtyZSe1isMQKnIPgR3lfmdLJFdlM7SJ6ETl55fEcgyAtAf9jLnPU0ic2UB76-v_ynwV9xwzQpqn5iY3pQnXGwE/s320/2480+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487999678163867282" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$24.20, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvC1lPNQH37P1lJt4cR_rHBu0N1YELFxuR7zztYcaCTrueVF3vebHMtUNsyN-feGq3LGGWbPZ1JLcVkHDnKHmwaM7hExdYtAazqmglQ8YlqMaP68KhtbJcHPRtNCXHUd2uZ2e2pKeNai4/s1600/2420+go+jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvC1lPNQH37P1lJt4cR_rHBu0N1YELFxuR7zztYcaCTrueVF3vebHMtUNsyN-feGq3LGGWbPZ1JLcVkHDnKHmwaM7hExdYtAazqmglQ8YlqMaP68KhtbJcHPRtNCXHUd2uZ2e2pKeNai4/s320/2420+go+jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487999540764774994" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$19.99, ModCloth<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFl-3Ep3LmgcNL2a9eDhiekvsRqB9nvkhfppG4lsbuvKCEE-g0wGFm1zGDjnyuMaDvpdzGrwioD0QpFezfbWCYk3Y83HggbDeuX-IXjJXxP5SfT60PmG1nsRnWGJgQyN4SguarsDpTG8/s1600/1999+mod+cloth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFl-3Ep3LmgcNL2a9eDhiekvsRqB9nvkhfppG4lsbuvKCEE-g0wGFm1zGDjnyuMaDvpdzGrwioD0QpFezfbWCYk3Y83HggbDeuX-IXjJXxP5SfT60PmG1nsRnWGJgQyN4SguarsDpTG8/s320/1999+mod+cloth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487999428405375170" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$19.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6vZo1P_cj5Hm9bsPqLh0veZoTYWBBAadbGQU9yjzNNvjFPLeVvx8ZdMLNVWVCd6KqNtoqsZ02h9S-4pzzZ7xrcIpZE8uaiHEYLkcanrXqJL_6F4DyWhso40z1uV_uzkFAzYdTF5XF-o/s1600/1980+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6vZo1P_cj5Hm9bsPqLh0veZoTYWBBAadbGQU9yjzNNvjFPLeVvx8ZdMLNVWVCd6KqNtoqsZ02h9S-4pzzZ7xrcIpZE8uaiHEYLkcanrXqJL_6F4DyWhso40z1uV_uzkFAzYdTF5XF-o/s320/1980+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487999290124927154" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$17.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGhwdtfrokQfW3TJE-wyyOd9tG_pjQbvc6bTWbAc8j4JwtqAOoU7xe1g4M9FE8Gd_7gV4-5Kjl-AJzgvoioTaGjjVoJTmqbaZS-WDVMX-ijYXvhk_y1Vi7FA3y_hVoS3IF8M3Jvo93zQ/s1600/1780+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIGhwdtfrokQfW3TJE-wyyOd9tG_pjQbvc6bTWbAc8j4JwtqAOoU7xe1g4M9FE8Gd_7gV4-5Kjl-AJzgvoioTaGjjVoJTmqbaZS-WDVMX-ijYXvhk_y1Vi7FA3y_hVoS3IF8M3Jvo93zQ/s320/1780+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487999193206814162" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-10052256506465047392010-06-24T07:54:00.000-07:002010-06-24T08:08:45.641-07:00What I'm all about this summer ...What are YOUR favorite fragrances, prints and styles this summer? When you think of summer 2010, what do you picture yourself wearing? Send me your favorites and I'll post them. Here are some of mine:<br /><br /><br />Nail color of the summer: Teal<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghq9RW0SI4xCmL7eATrxe1LePHyw9sYDC9mlo2cGT7IJdYYBsp8kq5nLYllO9xJYdl5md6rfhmxeFfpHYPKDQrpi9mxTJgUKcJYaTtUwcKjfVBDZpPAhG5gK9dyVy5hRDC3ABoFae9DGs/s1600/miley-cyrus-435.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghq9RW0SI4xCmL7eATrxe1LePHyw9sYDC9mlo2cGT7IJdYYBsp8kq5nLYllO9xJYdl5md6rfhmxeFfpHYPKDQrpi9mxTJgUKcJYaTtUwcKjfVBDZpPAhG5gK9dyVy5hRDC3ABoFae9DGs/s320/miley-cyrus-435.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486357227942791234" /></a><br /><br /><br />Shoe brand of the summer: Sperry Top-Sider<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlEqeufO4dhgc8J7YmdcQamjOS-0ePt1gpfsxydB01a-QhTB8EogrzXDiT0pvroHcgHjhgvzIOGS3_-s_KLNlC4vOmj1eA2psl6daWADA0lZC5dgdIT_5Fo_lzF4z_S47mHWBjQAL3gM/s1600/Sperry+Topsider.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlEqeufO4dhgc8J7YmdcQamjOS-0ePt1gpfsxydB01a-QhTB8EogrzXDiT0pvroHcgHjhgvzIOGS3_-s_KLNlC4vOmj1eA2psl6daWADA0lZC5dgdIT_5Fo_lzF4z_S47mHWBjQAL3gM/s320/Sperry+Topsider.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486357066569808418" /></a><br /><br /><br />Fragrance of the summer: Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDADgB_OemYmr2eYRUuFmGWFaxxdKU1ry2OCFH6m-uf5KXBiY2c0GfgigabshL7Wp2tOkFO5JinFd50nU7lviJbbD8-20yAuZML-l-7vCKk8_ksfMBXqKufMQqmFlEAGsgRA7B5iP10c/s1600/sarah-jessica-parker-lovely.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDADgB_OemYmr2eYRUuFmGWFaxxdKU1ry2OCFH6m-uf5KXBiY2c0GfgigabshL7Wp2tOkFO5JinFd50nU7lviJbbD8-20yAuZML-l-7vCKk8_ksfMBXqKufMQqmFlEAGsgRA7B5iP10c/s320/sarah-jessica-parker-lovely.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486356896139362290" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-6948755562168879562010-06-24T07:46:00.000-07:002010-06-24T07:52:13.585-07:006 [SUMMER!] things to buy right nowYou are guaranteed to need these summer staples, and what better time to buy than now? Sales don't last, as any good shopper knows! Notice I've included two of my favorite name brands (Betsey and Lacoste) to show you that sometimes these items ARE afforable, and do comply with The Shopping Diet. (You just have to know where to look!)<br /><br /><br />$12.60, Lacoste (6pm.com)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CF1eVl8xFFqPYGQMu7CYO76fuvP5pebJltyxEjD3JmFZLXffK5W6CI9KwVKP4UjsKcIuphjmCfTlH6lGXiYdUyEjbnMBo-4QKxrRYSm_-JoobIgld0DGeKrzGml7ovQBDJarg9rDhVA/s1600/1260+lacoste+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CF1eVl8xFFqPYGQMu7CYO76fuvP5pebJltyxEjD3JmFZLXffK5W6CI9KwVKP4UjsKcIuphjmCfTlH6lGXiYdUyEjbnMBo-4QKxrRYSm_-JoobIgld0DGeKrzGml7ovQBDJarg9rDhVA/s320/1260+lacoste+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486352960013285378" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$35, Betsey Johnson (6pm.com)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoVIdFV1cAfdmdfsBl87PO0r8nvFYZpHFilMyc6nU3iMmHwAY0xe2SZJY9UM-C99xxB0HCpULRI8nhqSXfDqc9uMelA6BUT2AFdfr4MqplkOi94agqlacBGg0IZqQyLMI2ZO_mUN4ITM/s1600/35+betsey+johnson+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRoVIdFV1cAfdmdfsBl87PO0r8nvFYZpHFilMyc6nU3iMmHwAY0xe2SZJY9UM-C99xxB0HCpULRI8nhqSXfDqc9uMelA6BUT2AFdfr4MqplkOi94agqlacBGg0IZqQyLMI2ZO_mUN4ITM/s320/35+betsey+johnson+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486352804171249250" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$26.99, Amazon.com<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeVu_BHd4y4a4r5fLZHzqYpYFFeHcN0BAGkCGHLZNg5qV-D7nI8QGGK5q41XxRsbn2A8fz2C4sZycsmCxR4WSt8brikxlv5TneDXiZd1J8rW7GOUi8-ZVxXVvZJV_AaG5Y4IhsWn5v_s/s1600/2699+amazon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeVu_BHd4y4a4r5fLZHzqYpYFFeHcN0BAGkCGHLZNg5qV-D7nI8QGGK5q41XxRsbn2A8fz2C4sZycsmCxR4WSt8brikxlv5TneDXiZd1J8rW7GOUi8-ZVxXVvZJV_AaG5Y4IhsWn5v_s/s320/2699+amazon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486352672521867074" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$36 to $40, Lacoste (Amazon.com)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHzdKjl8xnSH-eZ4lIN2RSVyizB0cAEJtJNv4XA10hpCo2l3vil6GrwmCITlPb3MjvKW9t8iCofkBDZQ93BniDGPabPydjh_VjXHGmisYwLmsLTa7EnnTLe-a-5OGVDy0D1vp_HNlwzc/s1600/36+to+40+lacoste+amazon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHzdKjl8xnSH-eZ4lIN2RSVyizB0cAEJtJNv4XA10hpCo2l3vil6GrwmCITlPb3MjvKW9t8iCofkBDZQ93BniDGPabPydjh_VjXHGmisYwLmsLTa7EnnTLe-a-5OGVDy0D1vp_HNlwzc/s320/36+to+40+lacoste+amazon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486352536262354482" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$30, Charlotte Russe<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnBS_io3pEjGIPcqxQFmyp_YP8mUX-WCCSdaJpwkCeYLLX2_lwGx0hZz-Kpohc2Q5VmH_UvkLUk81WGGUd-1Y_YYTZ_s2R9TBQ0Z9mYMMiMlw2zCwQtGUgh16yZcF4ciGaKvNEd4dhLE/s1600/30+charlotte+russe.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnBS_io3pEjGIPcqxQFmyp_YP8mUX-WCCSdaJpwkCeYLLX2_lwGx0hZz-Kpohc2Q5VmH_UvkLUk81WGGUd-1Y_YYTZ_s2R9TBQ0Z9mYMMiMlw2zCwQtGUgh16yZcF4ciGaKvNEd4dhLE/s320/30+charlotte+russe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486352394311993058" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$22, Betseyville (6pm.com)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpAByOP69V6WS_unE1KKVBz3mMqf8gCT8VSEggmvLsZL3WH9BzXuIHX8npBwzAjU50xR9X7GusKcGiX_Gg4tGwJMg5h4hKnhaUiRZE1dNvbuW_4kWp7Qr6Zjo4Qka35NM8sIlwD4dmVI/s1600/22+betseyville+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpAByOP69V6WS_unE1KKVBz3mMqf8gCT8VSEggmvLsZL3WH9BzXuIHX8npBwzAjU50xR9X7GusKcGiX_Gg4tGwJMg5h4hKnhaUiRZE1dNvbuW_4kWp7Qr6Zjo4Qka35NM8sIlwD4dmVI/s320/22+betseyville+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486352256327109842" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-7260884602613968752010-06-15T18:48:00.001-07:002010-06-16T11:05:56.519-07:00Reader Favorites for JuneI'll add through the month of June so send me your links!<br /><br /><br />Erica:<br />1-Sunglasses-$5.80 Forever 21<br />2-Sandals-$29.99-Kohl's<br />3-Purse-$45.00 Baghaus.com<br />4-Shirt-Vera Wang for Kohl's-$19.99<br />5-Shirt-Zac Posen for Target-$19.99<br />6-Dress-Zac Posen for Target-$39.99<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ODy7Vbs8_oc0QNQFk6f28pet-9aFXDmW9inBR9d3ua83LFVj3oM7U-lkVzJgotgronT_eXgabQzAXagTU1AVs7yRD33fLifH2uf8QQEvwDl6GlfnMp2QZOETwd6zz4Hpm1Hlv48c-aI/s1600/junepicks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ODy7Vbs8_oc0QNQFk6f28pet-9aFXDmW9inBR9d3ua83LFVj3oM7U-lkVzJgotgronT_eXgabQzAXagTU1AVs7yRD33fLifH2uf8QQEvwDl6GlfnMp2QZOETwd6zz4Hpm1Hlv48c-aI/s320/junepicks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483434049706432402" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Karishma: $19.99, Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vqLoqo9Nc_T8nwSk0YAb-uoAxEGN-nSJD3PPFpT4HXVG8y0zuQsFFfqLZeRm0I4h48SkTieI7NWbRcdjuOOm0RvQnX91w0V47pbxjJVDnMDe4BfYppJqeWUoocu0-NBnOLsxCgfoTO4/s1600/1999+target.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vqLoqo9Nc_T8nwSk0YAb-uoAxEGN-nSJD3PPFpT4HXVG8y0zuQsFFfqLZeRm0I4h48SkTieI7NWbRcdjuOOm0RvQnX91w0V47pbxjJVDnMDe4BfYppJqeWUoocu0-NBnOLsxCgfoTO4/s320/1999+target.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483182850336246690" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Karishma: Croakies Solids $5.99<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZFodJE7iO5F5yCjI9g0dVuzKh_wuUW_m1aMhadNn7GR3pu3RkE7dWXl3RsqBTXPFt2DA-ngqKCE0zdcMIxZBiKwTEwDqspi8kgGoN5Tzulkz8og8n5UV0F8MW2mITGFEu32FRXLQWVg/s1600/Croakies+Solids+599.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZFodJE7iO5F5yCjI9g0dVuzKh_wuUW_m1aMhadNn7GR3pu3RkE7dWXl3RsqBTXPFt2DA-ngqKCE0zdcMIxZBiKwTEwDqspi8kgGoN5Tzulkz8og8n5UV0F8MW2mITGFEu32FRXLQWVg/s320/Croakies+Solids+599.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483182705030682578" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Karishma: $15, Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMCmm_OMVVlL_M-zZ13z1P82Q9wYP-lu1R7TQyJaC_dSvSMQCYCcEhtzOCYnNjf2RSTyOlC1T8-8LBvDVP_p84w_nD_t9o4cG0gsdzW-5EpBrVX1Gzi3VLAd8GFfs82AS2L2Zy23TPFc/s1600/15+target+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMCmm_OMVVlL_M-zZ13z1P82Q9wYP-lu1R7TQyJaC_dSvSMQCYCcEhtzOCYnNjf2RSTyOlC1T8-8LBvDVP_p84w_nD_t9o4cG0gsdzW-5EpBrVX1Gzi3VLAd8GFfs82AS2L2Zy23TPFc/s320/15+target+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483182604451595234" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-58849762637566379702010-06-15T18:40:00.000-07:002010-06-15T18:47:40.697-07:00June FavoritesBringing you this month's hottest fashions with the lowest prices so you know where to shop! No need to thank me; this is my passion.<br /><br /><br />$14.99 each, Fashion Bug<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFb5pKqJnKl9qP6vX98XfZBre_Y0JwOZCicEJd7zDCKTBiJgXPV2eeh1UReNs9GLyhe7pdJZkaLHBt72zoenUkJueTUESAltnbfZW09O_Mdf1LeB_zFE_ruDy5iYhQOEHYwY6PoarUqs/s1600/1499+fashion+bug.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFb5pKqJnKl9qP6vX98XfZBre_Y0JwOZCicEJd7zDCKTBiJgXPV2eeh1UReNs9GLyhe7pdJZkaLHBt72zoenUkJueTUESAltnbfZW09O_Mdf1LeB_zFE_ruDy5iYhQOEHYwY6PoarUqs/s320/1499+fashion+bug.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483182105778926834" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$19.50, Old Navy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDz92sbUHlV_p-SxTSmKJMvL1i8cipTaKG574Od8F2EougvD1JN8uLTWgun9-bmt1GyQbjq1Z6OJD7zseS1nqH28bapoPwLWX09LHZKIwFVa5H-MAymcCQPcwzwKB65wJiJq66FqM9oiY/s1600/1950+old+navy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDz92sbUHlV_p-SxTSmKJMvL1i8cipTaKG574Od8F2EougvD1JN8uLTWgun9-bmt1GyQbjq1Z6OJD7zseS1nqH28bapoPwLWX09LHZKIwFVa5H-MAymcCQPcwzwKB65wJiJq66FqM9oiY/s320/1950+old+navy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483182001773717058" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$18.89, Fashion Bug<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZrS_64MEh1SrsNCB_-fESwGMtf-HAgXFDvpxMJB7PZ94VuEGegvMo5BZ6AuqwB-wHzB-tFwK1kHMSTi8YXPXh7g13OxE_waexE9ZikBDtXgHEGrLxFmX3PGvHbZgv6JA-_PhnNuBOW4w/s1600/1889+fashion+bug.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZrS_64MEh1SrsNCB_-fESwGMtf-HAgXFDvpxMJB7PZ94VuEGegvMo5BZ6AuqwB-wHzB-tFwK1kHMSTi8YXPXh7g13OxE_waexE9ZikBDtXgHEGrLxFmX3PGvHbZgv6JA-_PhnNuBOW4w/s320/1889+fashion+bug.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181865820262322" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$14.50, Wet Seal<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiign7VkxjuUDkLBgh-dr05Rot7qxPsdyKP3OSf-hFSEDzEbW8r7LymDl-isNb5OhEgQaEWCx_sb_o0vGYHdgtjnuKsg1jdBQuL9ICHHFVNY07XN2pgftkky17ARjlpQWBRi2Q3-Q_ARiY/s1600/1450+wet+seal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 126px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiign7VkxjuUDkLBgh-dr05Rot7qxPsdyKP3OSf-hFSEDzEbW8r7LymDl-isNb5OhEgQaEWCx_sb_o0vGYHdgtjnuKsg1jdBQuL9ICHHFVNY07XN2pgftkky17ARjlpQWBRi2Q3-Q_ARiY/s320/1450+wet+seal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181744029560306" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$14.50, Old Navy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_uXGfH7uxRYwtZ9q3_C-AFuHSzoq9U9MSUePJDlkh26klJrPKDA4onvCLACNF6aWoJfZeCQ1q2asFcaDrMVNCHdDNyPsZsDYp74rn_2fO9PUhOerq-sDoW-PTjnluyx_rRtz7Pl4A4o/s1600/1450+old+navy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_uXGfH7uxRYwtZ9q3_C-AFuHSzoq9U9MSUePJDlkh26klJrPKDA4onvCLACNF6aWoJfZeCQ1q2asFcaDrMVNCHdDNyPsZsDYp74rn_2fO9PUhOerq-sDoW-PTjnluyx_rRtz7Pl4A4o/s320/1450+old+navy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181614113036034" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$27, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbwSUP-v21SiXCkJb6szWXfNwQXZwO43vKeMMckBITypxV-YpNXrFjOGAyWej7JDBR3OwUF-hQannCGXk5WYrdEzlQMHX429or3uNHaCV6LTocuXwdzKse6bXJd0DfS-_tAISbsW9kvgg/s1600/27+go+jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbwSUP-v21SiXCkJb6szWXfNwQXZwO43vKeMMckBITypxV-YpNXrFjOGAyWej7JDBR3OwUF-hQannCGXk5WYrdEzlQMHX429or3uNHaCV6LTocuXwdzKse6bXJd0DfS-_tAISbsW9kvgg/s320/27+go+jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181512214751186" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$10.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXdT_VCt5lSVFp587zmw8McNS_LXuRwVKildWRAmMfuSaORZ-GTsrncvS4R2bg7e5_g1uUfgVQGXqWxf6SWwoYXQQgSx9b55ctjZrPxdqGywq3EFcNDNXP66Rlx_AIxFDQKXTsIZTmpvE/s1600/1080+forever21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXdT_VCt5lSVFp587zmw8McNS_LXuRwVKildWRAmMfuSaORZ-GTsrncvS4R2bg7e5_g1uUfgVQGXqWxf6SWwoYXQQgSx9b55ctjZrPxdqGywq3EFcNDNXP66Rlx_AIxFDQKXTsIZTmpvE/s320/1080+forever21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181386915894450" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$20.20, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycIbo0Gtp4ozyiaaZHbj3TJqhJ2FtG1JxMry1_38VK7aSicuMn5IqiRCqHV5F_V8rZC9Qc1qzhKIZX25udJBSUFuiBSsVUTzscfrJ2ngbx15fY-zvGej_QbHb-_X4gUxX9NjAXo3kxlY/s1600/2020+gojane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycIbo0Gtp4ozyiaaZHbj3TJqhJ2FtG1JxMry1_38VK7aSicuMn5IqiRCqHV5F_V8rZC9Qc1qzhKIZX25udJBSUFuiBSsVUTzscfrJ2ngbx15fY-zvGej_QbHb-_X4gUxX9NjAXo3kxlY/s320/2020+gojane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181252901036770" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$10.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVma3lp2qat1YTDDBZ8TpsloLX0uKJsSX5HikSeHKL84eVAZewjas0pczQ2tIzPahP1CYS9uM95ByEHC8M39CUrpEypY5a-Wc0nhbjn6gRLw5FJhgqzUhE22l_34HS3ce_FBhSRlgZAok/s1600/1080+forever21+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVma3lp2qat1YTDDBZ8TpsloLX0uKJsSX5HikSeHKL84eVAZewjas0pczQ2tIzPahP1CYS9uM95ByEHC8M39CUrpEypY5a-Wc0nhbjn6gRLw5FJhgqzUhE22l_34HS3ce_FBhSRlgZAok/s320/1080+forever21+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181150184681010" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$25, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0WzpJBAcBftS10LGgqkjS7XvR9VqgJTLVEn0eDcj_BsiaOl6nJGHRlgS59yu980c3f9ljuqoau1rojKXn1Ryzl1nka51wTDNxzuzJiWMDeOebJg50_CzCBd5VaEAzRZ7ya0WUXOWgXFg/s1600/25+go+jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0WzpJBAcBftS10LGgqkjS7XvR9VqgJTLVEn0eDcj_BsiaOl6nJGHRlgS59yu980c3f9ljuqoau1rojKXn1Ryzl1nka51wTDNxzuzJiWMDeOebJg50_CzCBd5VaEAzRZ7ya0WUXOWgXFg/s320/25+go+jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483181034314067346" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$6.99, Fashion Bug<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5D8I3p5olm-lZCuje0qbjEm5B_iJzy6eiz5GRHdwm9SbEGizJx4hsuVBhaxh9shbE4bali5PElb6ndm78Abfl8v-AjTjSspuJXNgmrQAdhlEBgop1V6ZiMLJm4h5PjgSkfNkkDTxBZY/s1600/699+fashion+bug.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig5D8I3p5olm-lZCuje0qbjEm5B_iJzy6eiz5GRHdwm9SbEGizJx4hsuVBhaxh9shbE4bali5PElb6ndm78Abfl8v-AjTjSspuJXNgmrQAdhlEBgop1V6ZiMLJm4h5PjgSkfNkkDTxBZY/s320/699+fashion+bug.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483180925397851602" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$20 Converse, 6 p.m.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3bodg8ENce8XGH0M2ciCxVChEQxPcwjt1bT_rb0gZCWoqIkmgDl4v_uDMzmQc0OdWL0YiRknAbtWCTqBq1aZt0IjhTUpalyPcK880vj_g5lQKTyDhrz7gQm3OYnq40tJ9jJNSLS6Fhyw/s1600/20+Converse+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3bodg8ENce8XGH0M2ciCxVChEQxPcwjt1bT_rb0gZCWoqIkmgDl4v_uDMzmQc0OdWL0YiRknAbtWCTqBq1aZt0IjhTUpalyPcK880vj_g5lQKTyDhrz7gQm3OYnq40tJ9jJNSLS6Fhyw/s320/20+Converse+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483180722863332882" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-5610823444990199172010-06-15T14:54:00.001-07:002010-06-15T14:56:30.476-07:00Fashion never sleeps, but I do, apparentlyTo my loyal readers:<br />First, thank you for being loyal readers. And secondly, I apologize. It has been two months since I've updated the blog, but that doesn't mean I love fashion, or you guys, any less.<br />That being said, I am accepting reader favorites for June so please send them in, and I promise I will update soon!<br />I've got some new "diet" advice to share, and new favorites for the summer!<br />Peace, love & shoes on sale,<br /><br />MarjieMarjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-49447372714665868212010-04-07T03:10:00.000-07:002010-04-07T03:15:44.502-07:00Reader favorites for AprilI will accept reader favorites until the end of April! Send 'em in!<br /><br /><br />Erica: $2.50, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyTPD7y1siG05prmOjVygjVipUq-DuFYzm-BhNPuIUmFx55CFATlhY-16ni3BeIOvs4p5zZviqH06omwAs6UDNfQpqC8RM1ra8mmZN5JOQy57-VpoZtp7cmxYdqDJFOBt8oOxtE5sn8U/s1600/erica+250+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyTPD7y1siG05prmOjVygjVipUq-DuFYzm-BhNPuIUmFx55CFATlhY-16ni3BeIOvs4p5zZviqH06omwAs6UDNfQpqC8RM1ra8mmZN5JOQy57-VpoZtp7cmxYdqDJFOBt8oOxtE5sn8U/s320/erica+250+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457337047746102162" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Stephanie: $19.99, Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqa-7ZMQxdY071t5juBgz7ishaJ1HIXOUQAW_iUA3vgZxF1ito_vIPZvE09XWkxLlON5_wl6SkDvtLnHhsiy11vU4GtkyZ0M5EgSrHHGFd3fYerlePSuxGeVTZB64XzRfRxpmVM8Zubx0/s1600/steph+1999+target.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqa-7ZMQxdY071t5juBgz7ishaJ1HIXOUQAW_iUA3vgZxF1ito_vIPZvE09XWkxLlON5_wl6SkDvtLnHhsiy11vU4GtkyZ0M5EgSrHHGFd3fYerlePSuxGeVTZB64XzRfRxpmVM8Zubx0/s320/steph+1999+target.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457336929695088130" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Erica: $1.50, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxxioWkzGFmDWiVci2gKrXD-FQrGARmtlLNyXsNE3jVVhNyDV-90puDCl08xIsej-fSMarf3Z5u9FOeEp96On72jJ1W9qNwd7CP0orveStGzkHqt8WGuBn20mqUVnWdEuf33kBkkYYGc/s1600/erica+150+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGxxioWkzGFmDWiVci2gKrXD-FQrGARmtlLNyXsNE3jVVhNyDV-90puDCl08xIsej-fSMarf3Z5u9FOeEp96On72jJ1W9qNwd7CP0orveStGzkHqt8WGuBn20mqUVnWdEuf33kBkkYYGc/s320/erica+150+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457336831584214066" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Stephanie: $19.99, Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkdtiwByMeyeCtxtJuN75t3DbI_ltcfxiUyBCmZcKLVKvmmLxfCvsKNyslDBrlmFzIxYRjhUQ0C9nph72DsSF2KQbQw2eCYdhEuTFPFLzqACvZetp0dZcqlcUP1EFjqWPxeNNpqv0IK8/s1600/steph+1999+target+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkdtiwByMeyeCtxtJuN75t3DbI_ltcfxiUyBCmZcKLVKvmmLxfCvsKNyslDBrlmFzIxYRjhUQ0C9nph72DsSF2KQbQw2eCYdhEuTFPFLzqACvZetp0dZcqlcUP1EFjqWPxeNNpqv0IK8/s320/steph+1999+target+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457336676104216434" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Erica: $24.50, L.L. Bean<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89PaJvxvbegCVS38MYSbRaXJPJb9IR_vpuHqnAiDh2Ueshsg_cRoTUG5rvWyG4WPvw2jNwqoB1MuI3cz9CeRUYempPvCpWldmqom-P9_mW0Ns39yPj4KJ5eJkdgV1zmkMcJiMOSuLqJQ/s1600/erica+2450+ll+bean.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89PaJvxvbegCVS38MYSbRaXJPJb9IR_vpuHqnAiDh2Ueshsg_cRoTUG5rvWyG4WPvw2jNwqoB1MuI3cz9CeRUYempPvCpWldmqom-P9_mW0Ns39yPj4KJ5eJkdgV1zmkMcJiMOSuLqJQ/s320/erica+2450+ll+bean.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457336491869024626" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Erica: $24.99, Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjlvwm0ChwNrK8O_3qV-LOffvDGB4Ui6l5yHC0ckWu11SyJUpavebuG6vuIALlxwBE_BkVFWnPo7xYRp5PCiGdGIxYMr0rN0fDuIKwaxwPsnu5KQCe8H5XUplJ7CZtZfmWznx0D5GCok/s1600/erica+2499+target.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjlvwm0ChwNrK8O_3qV-LOffvDGB4Ui6l5yHC0ckWu11SyJUpavebuG6vuIALlxwBE_BkVFWnPo7xYRp5PCiGdGIxYMr0rN0fDuIKwaxwPsnu5KQCe8H5XUplJ7CZtZfmWznx0D5GCok/s320/erica+2499+target.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457336358833791810" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Erica: $39.50, Old Navy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PhZl-qiLr1mSgKWT1uv9T3rxAMSNyv3xl4YFTqcjkm3EDhdjujVqy-5dZY3abdJjd7HBQJq3lUAx3zNPy-jA2csmwXVkis5abKKmKANAox29OR93T1LOpMVyuVBYBtvN3jy3EU0nEyU/s1600/erica+3950+old+navy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-PhZl-qiLr1mSgKWT1uv9T3rxAMSNyv3xl4YFTqcjkm3EDhdjujVqy-5dZY3abdJjd7HBQJq3lUAx3zNPy-jA2csmwXVkis5abKKmKANAox29OR93T1LOpMVyuVBYBtvN3jy3EU0nEyU/s320/erica+3950+old+navy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457336206752343826" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-90624465484568026432010-04-05T10:03:00.001-07:002010-04-05T10:15:03.374-07:00Introducing ... the Diet ChallengeI'm happy to introduce a new element to my blog: The Diet Challenge.<br />What IS the Diet Challenge? Ok, you've pulled my leg. I'll explain.<br /><br />Because one of the main focuses of my blog is providing options to people on a budget, without having them compromise their fashion integrity and obsessions, the Diet Challenge will provide readers options when it comes to what they are looking for.<br /><br />How it works:<br />A reader will email me asking where to find something specific: White flats for under $15, a red shirtdress for under $20, tan or nude sandals with a cork wedge for under $15, a clutch to wear to a wedding that matches a seafoam green dress. Something specific - the more descriptive the better! Because The Shopping Diet focuses on finding what you love for less, the reader must provide a price limit in order to narrow options and create realistic choices.<br /><br />After I receive a reader inquiry, I will post as many items that fall into that specific price range I can find. I will take what the reader is looking for and find as many options as I can. I am essentially not only doing the research for the readers, but providing them with the perspective that when it comes to shopping on a diet, you CAN find cute, affordable items; you just have to know how to search. And because searching for the perfect headband to match that perfect scarf that matches those shoes for under $15 takes time, I will do it for you! <br /><br />Then, the reader may feel comfortable searching for their own items next time per The Shopping Diet, or they may email me again with the next inquiry.<br /><br />When inquiring, please provide:<br />1. Your name<br />2. What item you're looking for<br />3. Color and size, if applicable<br />4. Price range<br />5. How time-sensitive your request is (if you want a raincoat for this summer versus black strappy heels for this weekend.)<br />6. Any limitations (no spandex, no polka dots, no empire waists, etc.)<br /><br />If you know what you're looking for, I can help you find it. Through the process I can even guide you in the direction of The Shopping Diet.<br /><br />I am accepting challenges now. In the subject line of your email please write "challenge."<br /><br />I will receive emails at:<br />marjorie.stromberg@yahoo.com<br />marjorie.stromberg@gmail.com<br /><br />Once you send your challenge, give me a few days to gather information and then I will post the results in a blog post.<br /><br />Thanks in advance, I can't wait to help!Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-52429906858745226982010-04-03T19:03:00.001-07:002010-04-03T19:07:34.111-07:00Send me YOUR favorites!Each month I will feature five favorites from my readers. (That's YOU!)<br />Please send me at least one, and up to as many as you want, of your favorite items this month. This may include anything having to do with fashion: tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, accessories, etc. I want to feature my readers' choices to have some more variety with the items I list. The items don't necessarily have to adhere to The Shopping Diet, but they shouldn't be super expensive, since, I am promoting budget shopping!<br /><br />Here are the rules:<br />1. With the item you send, please include where you found it and the price.<br />2. Please include your name or the name you'd like to be referred as.<br />3. Please email me your favorites to either of my email addresses.(See blog main page at bottom)<br /><br />Out of the items I receive I'll pick the top five to feature.<br /><br />So let's do this!Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-71276846531221541692010-04-03T16:47:00.000-07:002010-04-03T16:56:06.885-07:00First prize: accessorize! (most under $10)Yes, the accessories DO make the outfit. Since most accessories are trendy and seasonal, it doesn't make a lot of sense to spend a fortune on them. (Notice I did put a $30 bag in the list below. I normally would not spend that much on a bag, or encourage anyone on The Shopping Diet to do so, but I made an exception because it's really, really cute.)<br />In my opinion, it's great to have many different types of accessories to allow your outfits to be versatile. You can do a lot with a little. See below.<br /><br /><br />$29.99, ModCloth<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9DA6tggbEl7ugMMKA_30tbSi0Ftk3sf5Tyag59cxDVjsUPYLhypCZN_feqdPz88_s0MAQ4IIQ39eLqvUWFnV6eX9V3uulRIYL1RmFfHGdfuOo5n6wCN7wKKpSrYtkbKJQKzANfFP7NA/s1600/modcloth+2999.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9DA6tggbEl7ugMMKA_30tbSi0Ftk3sf5Tyag59cxDVjsUPYLhypCZN_feqdPz88_s0MAQ4IIQ39eLqvUWFnV6eX9V3uulRIYL1RmFfHGdfuOo5n6wCN7wKKpSrYtkbKJQKzANfFP7NA/s320/modcloth+2999.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456063629334928770" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$9.99, Pink Ice<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDEo_yAGdqsj56efaJSGGditV4WnekwNTN2HErWO_WJry3vT1KTUAv_5G4pLTbB3wqHrXpUDnYBQpMr6UodHshls2ZAmlFNdIilHFi4QWU7W5CudzjogaiNZ4DadSXCTwJylR8UaHcRw/s1600/pink+ice+999.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDEo_yAGdqsj56efaJSGGditV4WnekwNTN2HErWO_WJry3vT1KTUAv_5G4pLTbB3wqHrXpUDnYBQpMr6UodHshls2ZAmlFNdIilHFi4QWU7W5CudzjogaiNZ4DadSXCTwJylR8UaHcRw/s320/pink+ice+999.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456063524464249762" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$11.99, ModCloth<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSnAKL65Dm2s1zbTL6G4SkjqkYt2nOyK1K8zEvMgmZGQTDKtKyeytxuVsoqUQh6U2bTB4v3aWC7Q3G3le8Ih3w4ObUQzoRGwqD2MlFuD3Wg50mD-X8elVe3ODTZZinQlrmJJalzjB4jc/s1600/modcloth+1199.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCSnAKL65Dm2s1zbTL6G4SkjqkYt2nOyK1K8zEvMgmZGQTDKtKyeytxuVsoqUQh6U2bTB4v3aWC7Q3G3le8Ih3w4ObUQzoRGwqD2MlFuD3Wg50mD-X8elVe3ODTZZinQlrmJJalzjB4jc/s320/modcloth+1199.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456063373918448962" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$12, Mandee<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JOuqNAszM_oqZyU2qJHamzM03MD3mb9VZ7L-BrXbP6G-S2ezx3ngylrff5m0uze2Y-Ec4gfilmtRm12SjR8yyxViHKgVyv1AAG8lmEN_lsan8QBzDC3qIf5ymjnXdvqz4l72ukyrD2k/s1600/mandee+12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JOuqNAszM_oqZyU2qJHamzM03MD3mb9VZ7L-BrXbP6G-S2ezx3ngylrff5m0uze2Y-Ec4gfilmtRm12SjR8yyxViHKgVyv1AAG8lmEN_lsan8QBzDC3qIf5ymjnXdvqz4l72ukyrD2k/s320/mandee+12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456063235192555426" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$5, A'gaci<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPQeHGJ9STQhmOHOxz7agKH_yqz6UAg4Qpz16vRWNb7j086ZxBlQocuQr7IsxW0TrXefZRF6feX0mWvPpRmc1DXbX0g7SIzkNIpPZ0wX8LJVjj4VEFhajEJjIJ4_cs95IoFYmWDAxr6E/s1600/a'gaci+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPQeHGJ9STQhmOHOxz7agKH_yqz6UAg4Qpz16vRWNb7j086ZxBlQocuQr7IsxW0TrXefZRF6feX0mWvPpRmc1DXbX0g7SIzkNIpPZ0wX8LJVjj4VEFhajEJjIJ4_cs95IoFYmWDAxr6E/s320/a'gaci+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456063121230616530" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$4.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfHIdA01GHBn8DX0bRQqRQ4zLG1cHMt9vkEWGJ5d47ua-hU3OL49KSF44oJlZSjU6dZizluz2UAfMqTf8WdX22ZKZgnyfQV9r9teO6o19x5KYbM6VLncSPGPCGTL5XuqW44b2q94D4yM/s1600/forever+21+480.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfHIdA01GHBn8DX0bRQqRQ4zLG1cHMt9vkEWGJ5d47ua-hU3OL49KSF44oJlZSjU6dZizluz2UAfMqTf8WdX22ZKZgnyfQV9r9teO6o19x5KYbM6VLncSPGPCGTL5XuqW44b2q94D4yM/s320/forever+21+480.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456063003432540610" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$5.50, A'gaci<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTdofQwBy3AGBO1jdXmFmJMR_Z6UhA7kqLn1CMNCupU0h_DcFdwpKqziW4c3QPCcysTPEqonHKpo97Ti2x3K-5s-37pLqt2ltnUJ2mklfr-2pMHlWKyPeyl_mVhaor2fL4rUhVXxwC18/s1600/a'gaci+550.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOTdofQwBy3AGBO1jdXmFmJMR_Z6UhA7kqLn1CMNCupU0h_DcFdwpKqziW4c3QPCcysTPEqonHKpo97Ti2x3K-5s-37pLqt2ltnUJ2mklfr-2pMHlWKyPeyl_mVhaor2fL4rUhVXxwC18/s320/a'gaci+550.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456062839523631906" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$3.50, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEen1y27ZUE1MPl-gNxcf6xAZ5mADasDmwtXYGbWaOJ3fCgTIIAGyYq3xw_IWPtrJk88pyIW3Ow_5VUSK6sbbUO1XzITG7R0nM1Sqqh5MaWjcSAMy40V-a7-NpPopWaLIk_CrjM3w4hXo/s1600/forever+21+350.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEen1y27ZUE1MPl-gNxcf6xAZ5mADasDmwtXYGbWaOJ3fCgTIIAGyYq3xw_IWPtrJk88pyIW3Ow_5VUSK6sbbUO1XzITG7R0nM1Sqqh5MaWjcSAMy40V-a7-NpPopWaLIk_CrjM3w4hXo/s320/forever+21+350.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456062724309539378" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$5.50, A'gaci<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8EbBT9vI_PRKPth3wNIQCl7O_f0xtzPFu7JslGTTQjDBQn6NU7i5FSYSM_za3Q1da3616rWKM6Opa0iPgWvFnMW95q9X9swxWnqchy_QBgeS9ZRC6AmY_ww9CaxpLlPHZNSyzjEwRqw/s1600/agaci+550.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8EbBT9vI_PRKPth3wNIQCl7O_f0xtzPFu7JslGTTQjDBQn6NU7i5FSYSM_za3Q1da3616rWKM6Opa0iPgWvFnMW95q9X9swxWnqchy_QBgeS9ZRC6AmY_ww9CaxpLlPHZNSyzjEwRqw/s320/agaci+550.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456062554202660418" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$5.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNpBOeQItM2m7jk9EKtip6eQ-W-h4qEuPxnel9L2VDsGiV_lExqWZi5wU4HQmjeocltSHEdbS0lfkeF775DCOBwNakz4o7piGHVVR1vIQ48fJTzmoe9Mpj9FFG0reWmQBsDWN3wzCTN_M/s1600/580+forever+21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNpBOeQItM2m7jk9EKtip6eQ-W-h4qEuPxnel9L2VDsGiV_lExqWZi5wU4HQmjeocltSHEdbS0lfkeF775DCOBwNakz4o7piGHVVR1vIQ48fJTzmoe9Mpj9FFG0reWmQBsDWN3wzCTN_M/s320/580+forever+21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456062400842828930" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-3897913897641062002010-04-03T16:27:00.001-07:002010-04-03T16:34:42.199-07:00For best results, be very sneakyI love feminine sneaks for spring. You can own many a pair without draining out your wallet, you just have to know where to look. Lucky for you, you're reading my blog and I will help you with just that:<br /><br /><br />$10, Wet Seal<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-6PCYeWwB5YgVVeyqV6t3H7wKfETj03fuQFurSssX99dxYwSnqz8GFNBN6cvxSSUcBff6md6n0JQZViSw5UcJoOpYYusxFRgsFTU4AkmpLRpCEpn0lBMlFo8cb7hirBGSKnYmB-xTrA/s1600/10+wet+seal+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 126px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM-6PCYeWwB5YgVVeyqV6t3H7wKfETj03fuQFurSssX99dxYwSnqz8GFNBN6cvxSSUcBff6md6n0JQZViSw5UcJoOpYYusxFRgsFTU4AkmpLRpCEpn0lBMlFo8cb7hirBGSKnYmB-xTrA/s320/10+wet+seal+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456057895841683458" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$10, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xX1z87QLyKM3qMABqCrNQdSDlRn6aHBrVXFJTrMInlpKZ5zppOiTuhiCZr522Iy-0u2VoKd4Rjll4bHPVSS7sPWfmqGNlV820td6roAPgxzF3iATcmDTySBNRQvL-_5qgpl2YM9tHg8/s1600/go+jane+10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xX1z87QLyKM3qMABqCrNQdSDlRn6aHBrVXFJTrMInlpKZ5zppOiTuhiCZr522Iy-0u2VoKd4Rjll4bHPVSS7sPWfmqGNlV820td6roAPgxzF3iATcmDTySBNRQvL-_5qgpl2YM9tHg8/s320/go+jane+10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456057793787292066" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$16.99, Old Navy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_Z3hKnyNMXzP1Kf1G89uWb5dbFc6Dl-rXTRwNIxjLc2QCu32Q6y4paSueMGhOVWCEhivMzNaJ5CT9NpU_7lW0It9cjd5LAkbvQkHGyHzx0LL7D4GxADyXwTsmmveinsp4y0w7n7Bzfw/s1600/1699+old+navy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_Z3hKnyNMXzP1Kf1G89uWb5dbFc6Dl-rXTRwNIxjLc2QCu32Q6y4paSueMGhOVWCEhivMzNaJ5CT9NpU_7lW0It9cjd5LAkbvQkHGyHzx0LL7D4GxADyXwTsmmveinsp4y0w7n7Bzfw/s320/1699+old+navy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456057663551091618" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$10, Wet Seal<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yz2hwakUyE0ZxUE9T3zUJ0AkSn2RAodjwoDntowCJOO1KlRoEIBO8WSXLQFjJMs59j_OD-ohoTe1mgsg2PFaKduVqeaPmumbQU1bPw8JRKoNenNXd7vTH7Wiw74ZBKVula0tet89Kko/s1600/10+wet+seal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 126px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yz2hwakUyE0ZxUE9T3zUJ0AkSn2RAodjwoDntowCJOO1KlRoEIBO8WSXLQFjJMs59j_OD-ohoTe1mgsg2PFaKduVqeaPmumbQU1bPw8JRKoNenNXd7vTH7Wiw74ZBKVula0tet89Kko/s320/10+wet+seal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456057508850788498" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$9, Wal-Mart (Faded Glory)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVt1NO6u4z-4H8bk8Pn1qec0ZSeu4-4QXr3PGeQDhOD2MZug_Mw_XeqNPY0irCtorv8Bh_WBI6aCWI6srIcEkodT00b8LLzLWtcQl0INsb6SAEf1VTCicWp0MSU5RJeVjuFEzd3Mbqp0/s1600/9+wal+mart.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVt1NO6u4z-4H8bk8Pn1qec0ZSeu4-4QXr3PGeQDhOD2MZug_Mw_XeqNPY0irCtorv8Bh_WBI6aCWI6srIcEkodT00b8LLzLWtcQl0INsb6SAEf1VTCicWp0MSU5RJeVjuFEzd3Mbqp0/s320/9+wal+mart.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456057362854280258" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$9, Target (Mossimo)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrT9LR_X0IlH9pX-LM-n003GC-7p_Yao-_9WdyZQJLWMXcNHRhrT6apNj1THdFvFQmD5C4ad27A-y6vBcDS-o5tPYGqmu1XV_NkIW17t9HFcaKlv7mzFQdzpuFBabwXRgLksCqhSfhTQ/s1600/9+target.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrT9LR_X0IlH9pX-LM-n003GC-7p_Yao-_9WdyZQJLWMXcNHRhrT6apNj1THdFvFQmD5C4ad27A-y6vBcDS-o5tPYGqmu1XV_NkIW17t9HFcaKlv7mzFQdzpuFBabwXRgLksCqhSfhTQ/s320/9+target.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456057229013574978" /></a><br /><br /><br />Until recently, I was strickly a flip flop/gladiator/wedge girl when it came to spring and summer footwear. But I have discovered the cuteness of fashion sneaks: you can wear them with jeans, cargo capris, a jean skirt, or do them down with black athletic pants. They're not only cute, but provide you with coverage when you're out and about. (that kind of coverage flips flops lack, if you know what I mean.)<br />And, sneaks are known for being comfortable! Be comfortable AND look cute?! Yes, it's possible with cute sneaks! So find yourself a pair or two, or three, in every color you love, and start pairing them with your fabulous outfits.Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-14686310788170537302010-04-03T12:06:00.000-07:002010-04-03T12:26:26.062-07:00Polish your actTo be beautiful and stylish, a woman needs a wardrobe, accessories and cosmetics.<br />Since I have yet to address how to spend wisely when it comes to beautifying yourself, I'll dedicate this post to nail colors. I'm inspired to do so because springtime is when you must prepare your toenails for sandals, and that means getting or giving yourself a pedi! You must change from dark reds and brown shades of nail color to pink. With the changing of the seasons comes the changing of colors - what you wear on your body AND on your nails! YAY!<br /><br />To start, here is my guide (there are always loopholes) for the seasons of the year and each one's appropriate colors:<br /><br />Fall: apple red, dark red, brown, dark purple, burnt orange<br />Winter: apple red, dark red, dark purple, midnight blue, black, forest green<br />Early spring: pale pink, teal, sky blue<br />Spring: pale pink, bright pink, teal, turqouise, green, denim blue<br />Early summer: all shades of pink and blue are acceptable, with a highlight on teal this season, orange<br />Late summer: my late summer favorite every year is coral. All shades of pink are still acceptable, as well as light or bright shades of green and blue.<br /><br />Since I'm on a Shopping Diet, I have a very hard time spending more than $5 on a bottle of nail polish. In my experience Wet N' Wild is the cheapest, and also carries some great colors, but it does chip easily, even with top and bottom coats. <br />Here are some of my favorite brands:<br /><br /><br />Sally Hansen<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7S-bD2kD9sqe1hoX0ulIEWfubLdfjGUcqpz4uI3Xz3dG7S6avBPqp14rJhyYsoqLV16-Y3SOi2fhpF90qthBeSvgdxkucH_WuCM2l-iWhX1XkGJRumsQXey9mO32XQ5SRe88fhooN6is/s1600/sally+hansen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7S-bD2kD9sqe1hoX0ulIEWfubLdfjGUcqpz4uI3Xz3dG7S6avBPqp14rJhyYsoqLV16-Y3SOi2fhpF90qthBeSvgdxkucH_WuCM2l-iWhX1XkGJRumsQXey9mO32XQ5SRe88fhooN6is/s320/sally+hansen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455992790368537202" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Revlon<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eMcYefrxy0b9Yz9n2RhuItCdoVuDQbcMLM3eS89K-eLLovHvkCEGSMOKg5jEMYIcTc-74j-XtqXccJnEV22ccvjZ_TkiHDs43zZ3KoxSFsXAmb_a2BmzdM_tpxOV4w2JFLeLjXiNdNI/s1600/revlon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eMcYefrxy0b9Yz9n2RhuItCdoVuDQbcMLM3eS89K-eLLovHvkCEGSMOKg5jEMYIcTc-74j-XtqXccJnEV22ccvjZ_TkiHDs43zZ3KoxSFsXAmb_a2BmzdM_tpxOV4w2JFLeLjXiNdNI/s320/revlon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455992586747590274" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />OPI<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizq55S1bxf3mzgA52t7sRucbXlZ_BqlAiZlA3hGVFSTMsH6x_EZsJh5tDGLfo4FAnhGxt7bf0RhnEQb2wPPAGH10D9BAktYjxo-mXJBYlH8bKfvC3IZOBUA02RGR7Ced2KNo8FHAybjMk/s1600/opi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizq55S1bxf3mzgA52t7sRucbXlZ_BqlAiZlA3hGVFSTMsH6x_EZsJh5tDGLfo4FAnhGxt7bf0RhnEQb2wPPAGH10D9BAktYjxo-mXJBYlH8bKfvC3IZOBUA02RGR7Ced2KNo8FHAybjMk/s320/opi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455992438739615122" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />L'Oreal<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mshVw2Q4cjmxBhMavgpyCzLDm9up7qFf7SI5vdh2SkRi6HyKb3hL2etWK2wpZly0H_iqSgfr0vXsK2xn-26rEmiFkf2OleS7NBbipKbIiDHcQyyl7Dmr3bOF07-BcXcY0gXX79rvbdI/s1600/L'Oreal--nailpolish_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6mshVw2Q4cjmxBhMavgpyCzLDm9up7qFf7SI5vdh2SkRi6HyKb3hL2etWK2wpZly0H_iqSgfr0vXsK2xn-26rEmiFkf2OleS7NBbipKbIiDHcQyyl7Dmr3bOF07-BcXcY0gXX79rvbdI/s320/L'Oreal--nailpolish_large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455992234628890962" /></a><br /><br />Now how do you know which brand to buy or how much to spend? Since I decided to take the teal leap this weekend, and had never owned a teal color before, I splurged a little on a cute L'Oreal bottle called "Fresh Teal." On average I buy a nail color once every six months, or less. I do so mostly when the season changes and when I'd like to try out some stylish new shades I didn't already own. I bought a teal today and a midnight blue last December. <br /><br />As with other shopping, per The Shopping Diet, it's probably OK to spend a little more on a shade you don't own, rather than constantly spending $7 a bottle on shades of pink so similar even YOU can't tell the difference. I think if you're going to get a new color, and you should at the change of each season, know what color you're looking for. If you find it, compare that shade with others in the store to see if another brand carries a cheaper version. <br /><br />But really, unless you change your nail color every day, there's no need to invest in so many bottles. If you own and shop for colors you really love, they will last you for quite some time. In my opinion, a new color every season should suffice.<br /><br />And my recommendation for spring 2010 is definitely teal! Find it and wear it...now!Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-45480745576453490602010-04-02T06:05:00.001-07:002010-04-02T06:05:15.974-07:00Bloglovin'<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/1536554/marjies-shopping-diet?claim=362cfvxpgad">Follow my blog with bloglovin</a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-86676662993531024302010-03-18T11:01:00.001-07:002010-04-07T13:59:44.647-07:00Customizing your Shopping Diet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3os2HGmOGEywAT-HkVXKWbjpHiCltnS901ogg2TWnQe32eF6m0bUD_TWsI6jv7FJ4Ki40l-wlic1rg2wbVYD0XptrCRdfcrxXjPNJcK8k3S1iEFmNYozCuqpfqr93axUEc8dxDTy770/s1600/frugalista-fashion-art-3.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD3os2HGmOGEywAT-HkVXKWbjpHiCltnS901ogg2TWnQe32eF6m0bUD_TWsI6jv7FJ4Ki40l-wlic1rg2wbVYD0XptrCRdfcrxXjPNJcK8k3S1iEFmNYozCuqpfqr93axUEc8dxDTy770/s320/frugalista-fashion-art-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457503154903263474" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Customizing your diet</strong><br /> <br />Just like a food-related diet, everyone's is different. For some people Weight Watchers and counting points works wonders when it comes to losing weight. Some people find eating smaller portions and exercising regularly help trim off the pounds. Whether you diet on the South Beach or Atkins, you chose your diet because it works, or you hope it does, anyway, for you. Everybody has different needs when it comes to food. Some people can survive off of salads and diet coke and some need chocolate every once in a while. People lose weight and become fit at different rates and in different ways. You have to choose what works for you.<br /> <br />And now, enter The Shopping Diet, and how to customize it for YOU.<br /> <br />I always talk about how The Shopping Diet is making smart choices according to YOUR own personal preferences. So what exactly do I mean by this?<br /> <br />Why do we have to customize The Shopping Diet for ourselves?<br />It's simple, really. Just like with diet and exercise, people have different incomes, different styles and different ideas when it comes to shopping. Not everybody has the same taste, or makes the same amount of money, or even likes the same stores. You have to customize your diet so it's the most beneficial for...yes, YOU!<br /> <br />There are a few things you have to do when setting yourself up on The Shopping Diet.<br />First, and foremost, address your spending limits. For example, mine usually are in the range of: not spending more than $30 on a pair of shoes, no more than $20 on a shirt, no more than $10 on a bag, etc. Then there are exceptions to the rule. I will spend a little more on items I need for certain things, such as work, or a wedding, or items I feel are very beneficial and needed for my wardrobe, such as a black skirt I can wear almost every day, or earrings that go with everything. Those purchases have to be justified, of course. (You can read about rationalizing and justifying purchases in another one of my posts)<br /> <br />Second, you address where you shop. Obviously, because of my aforementioned price range, I don't shop on Rodeo Drive, or even at Calvin Klein, Bebe, or any other store where the cheapest item is a pair of socks for $20. (Abercrombie, anyone?)<br />I shop at places I can afford a wide variety of things, like Charlotte Russe, Forever 21, Gap, Old Navy, Wet Seal, Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, JC Penney, etc. And where I shop doesn't just have to have affordable items, it has to have items I love, want, need, etc. Items I will buy, wear and love for years, or OK, months to come. <br />So while you don't actually have to make a list of stores or online sites you are limiting yourself to, you should know which stores, or be willing to learn, which stores are within your price range. So when you go into Tiffany's this weekend, you'll know it's only for browsing!<br /> <br />And third, you must address what you need, want and wear. Need: slacks for work. A dress for the dinner party. Shoes to go with the dress. Separate shoes to go with the slacks. Your constant "needs" help define your personal Shopping Diet. Want: red sunglasses, a purple hobo, a green shirtdress. The items you want also help you customize your diet to fit your needs. Why? These are things you take into consideration when you shop. And lastly, wear: skirts to work or class, chunky jewelry on the weekend, flip flops every day in the summer. Yup, you guessed it. What you wear plays a big part in making your Shopping Diet all about you.<br />But why? WHY?<br />Because everybody needs, wants and wears different things. For example, if you wear mostly plaid, you may be more apt to shop at L.L. Bean or Bass, or another preppy store. If you wear mostly black, well, you could probably shop anywhere. Or if you wear, want, crave and love everything floral, that also defines where you will find your clothes. <br /> <br />And most of all, when it comes to Shopping Diet customization, consider your feelings. Feelings, really? Yes, feelings. Only you know what your price range is. Only you know if it's worth it to splurge on a pair of snakskin pumps. Only you know if you'll really, truly, wear that button down shirt to work like you say you will. <br /> <br />So know your feelings, but with your feelings you should know your price limits, where you shop, and what you want, need and wear. Good luck to all!Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-42398116608292439282010-03-18T10:17:00.001-07:002010-03-18T10:26:15.771-07:00The low-to-high optionIf you're an avid online shopper like me, you know that most shopping Web sites allow you to filter out your options by choosing from a dropdown menu. The most common menu items include price sorting from high to low, low to high, new items first, and most popular items first. Some sites even combine new and most popular items to show first. What an idea!<br />As someone on The Shopping Diet, I take advantage, every single time I online shop, of the low-to-high sorting option. Because I always shop within a certain price range, the option lets me know when I'm about to, or have hit my mark.<br />I recommend this shopping trick, via The Shopping Diet, 100 percent to my readers. If you set a final point for yourself, say $30 or $40, the site will let you know when you've reached it, and you can stop browsing in that certain area. If you force yourself to stop browsing at that point you've set for yourself, you are less likely to go over, or make a purchase that is more than you are willing to spend.<br /><br />So how does it work?<br />When browsing shoes, dresses, shirts, whatever, select from the dropdown menu, if there is one, that you want the items to be sorted from low to high, meaning the lowest priced items will appear first. Let's say your limit is that you do not want to spend more than $20 this time on a pair of shoes. You can allow yourself to keep browsing until you reach items that are $20. Then, the hard part. You're done. You tell yourself: Ok, I've reached my browsing limit. All shoes on the next page exceed $20. Stop. NOW. And then if you do that, you can move onto looking at other items, of course starting with the lowest prices.<br /><br />This technique works for me all the time. I can honestly say I've never really kept browsing after my limit. And if I have, it was just for fun.<br /><br />This resembles a food diet in that if you are counting calories, or points on Weight Watchers, you stop at a certain point and don't allow yourself to eat anything else for the rest of the day once you've reached your limit. Or you stop after two cookies or six chips. If you can do that, props to you.<br /><br />So, per The Shopping Diet, set your limit BEFORE you browse online. And when you reach the mark, exit the site if you have to. I guarantee you will be able to find nice things that you actually want, that are in your price range. Give it a try. You may be surprised!Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-91805355047416722842010-03-11T16:15:00.000-08:002010-03-11T16:56:07.453-08:00MY shoe closetSo I decided to post some of MY favorite shoes that I own. Although I can't remember how much I spent on them because they have been purchased over the course of a few years, I can post where I got them. I am VERY proud of my shoe collection, as you can clearly see, so I would ADORE any feedback you have on what I refer to as my most prized posessions. Now remember, these are only my favorites. As you've probably guessed, I own somewhere around 80 to 100 pairs of feet glory. (I can't believe I'm bragging about my shoe addiction! Wait, yes I can.)<br />So, opinions are welcome!<br />Also, and most importantly, I am posting these pics to let you in on MY own purchases. This whole blog is about finding what you love for less and making smart shopping choices. I give YOU, the reader, advice and show you pictures of bargain finds. Here you'll see proof that I DO shop cheaply. (Yes, my advice comes from somewhere!!) <br />Looking at the below pictures: I spent, on average, about $15 a pair. The highest amount I spent on the below collection is $30, the lowest is $7. And I think you'll agree I made out pretty well!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Target<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkvEYOE4TOLHiZm3Xe0_Bv6oLpyNPNAFwiafppW_KJxUZgywB2yn_Hnje5kn4mdYJwL8LVf4mPf2MCMw0x7PLWeX7rqJw4pGosDTXM9kAiI9tYKHOU_ZGnU0ryeJf5S0Ss91sNI5JJPkM/s1600-h/target+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkvEYOE4TOLHiZm3Xe0_Bv6oLpyNPNAFwiafppW_KJxUZgywB2yn_Hnje5kn4mdYJwL8LVf4mPf2MCMw0x7PLWeX7rqJw4pGosDTXM9kAiI9tYKHOU_ZGnU0ryeJf5S0Ss91sNI5JJPkM/s320/target+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447544642188043906" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Walmart (black) & Target (red). Love these shoes. So cute for casual outings in the spring!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVtxU1yDkr8AoaLuOmUPNuQYbZUfDKVrDLMIA0UEq5n0-8yYwJI3H_bEkQ95oZhJY-U9hUwlnpMska6EJyKirB7HnJVVs4t535edU7R18JrHU9M8uhPqjlZLWUSYW92hrad0fceN4XJY/s1600-h/Wal+mart+and+target.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVtxU1yDkr8AoaLuOmUPNuQYbZUfDKVrDLMIA0UEq5n0-8yYwJI3H_bEkQ95oZhJY-U9hUwlnpMska6EJyKirB7HnJVVs4t535edU7R18JrHU9M8uhPqjlZLWUSYW92hrad0fceN4XJY/s320/Wal+mart+and+target.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447544024089100322" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Walmart<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30iF0Nwq9OWq-SyH6LtH1fEBxkQbER-Ml0vfsZh0Rt0cu2G3B-mA3xYgjex6kRPy7BJC3Em_6kzvEYgaKdyUVwmtqWP1NqStwOKr-NxstdV8WNll5EwDXDRL5aIQni1XZMzyfgqc9R5o/s1600-h/Wal+Mart.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh30iF0Nwq9OWq-SyH6LtH1fEBxkQbER-Ml0vfsZh0Rt0cu2G3B-mA3xYgjex6kRPy7BJC3Em_6kzvEYgaKdyUVwmtqWP1NqStwOKr-NxstdV8WNll5EwDXDRL5aIQni1XZMzyfgqc9R5o/s320/Wal+Mart.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447543386350125138" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Target. LOVE the patent "leather" pointed toe with no heel, sooo classy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnx7SJgml8GScNaDmiP5JFDuVU5Ed7CEMBfwsRPhEYe6yVAnDi1Gs3mMbsyq0h1RLymYa47HrbPJn7TaSzs2qUkN7p0JwH4CkN6zAQueFr0rXqyEp-pCY2DXNlgXihrygAJF28EPEWX4/s1600-h/Target+no+heel.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnx7SJgml8GScNaDmiP5JFDuVU5Ed7CEMBfwsRPhEYe6yVAnDi1Gs3mMbsyq0h1RLymYa47HrbPJn7TaSzs2qUkN7p0JwH4CkN6zAQueFr0rXqyEp-pCY2DXNlgXihrygAJF28EPEWX4/s320/Target+no+heel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447542583363435490" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Not Rated, via Amazon.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xI-LAITB9Z7V_NG5I4_yP1z5uEvHQQvA_aA9icwU3T09UVtJ8IkVY3xM2uVSZeBXtkzAbCGEOdC7lUdwlvfLywgDMUos6Stg9gSI3Lum5JyTxx8B8xpm0bAMUWU711YHcOR95Kwu2ts/s1600-h/NR+Amazon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xI-LAITB9Z7V_NG5I4_yP1z5uEvHQQvA_aA9icwU3T09UVtJ8IkVY3xM2uVSZeBXtkzAbCGEOdC7lUdwlvfLywgDMUos6Stg9gSI3Lum5JyTxx8B8xpm0bAMUWU711YHcOR95Kwu2ts/s320/NR+Amazon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447542090519698418" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />My fake Naughty Monkeys, from K-Mart<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSN-ncQvdK5BRFQYbBN4UAyuvYBdR8G0fFYhZ9kqozRJl9JuT_ukvddmgRfk9gJg8yZTVkXZZPyMvmvYbupEAjPwPY9LGnLW9UbhGuCXROxDJ1GrKgef38v3VLxL3zuX8F8dy2_Hc8Po/s1600-h/k+mart+fake+naughty+monkeys.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSN-ncQvdK5BRFQYbBN4UAyuvYBdR8G0fFYhZ9kqozRJl9JuT_ukvddmgRfk9gJg8yZTVkXZZPyMvmvYbupEAjPwPY9LGnLW9UbhGuCXROxDJ1GrKgef38v3VLxL3zuX8F8dy2_Hc8Po/s320/k+mart+fake+naughty+monkeys.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447541517023263490" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />K-Mart<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVXH3_1j_NI_bYoJbb63CWCfBUri7NY6JsjGGaohMOMDxU5L-r_-gAjUkEGZjcQLP3LS-eFN2bjeAkkNmAGBd33aBLSMWcLQN5zzqHOHViJpFJi3Tzwh9xr8pmArOP1DvIhxKhWpPVdM/s1600-h/K+Mart.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVXH3_1j_NI_bYoJbb63CWCfBUri7NY6JsjGGaohMOMDxU5L-r_-gAjUkEGZjcQLP3LS-eFN2bjeAkkNmAGBd33aBLSMWcLQN5zzqHOHViJpFJi3Tzwh9xr8pmArOP1DvIhxKhWpPVdM/s320/K+Mart.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447541033661836530" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />H&M<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYytOqSqY0m2fzBcrgMvkP28-uImFG8ZXSTZozo8LXCKKNSQDVzB-ct4YGYkX_tXBd-fI3VN1qIZKRKsJPF8sf4KU0dKYbzLbJ7fbyWxiGT_6kJAuDJyV85U6ILAcsSAoxzTaoTIz0Mk/s1600-h/H+and+M.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOYytOqSqY0m2fzBcrgMvkP28-uImFG8ZXSTZozo8LXCKKNSQDVzB-ct4YGYkX_tXBd-fI3VN1qIZKRKsJPF8sf4KU0dKYbzLbJ7fbyWxiGT_6kJAuDJyV85U6ILAcsSAoxzTaoTIz0Mk/s320/H+and+M.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447540411818106226" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Go Jane. Also have the same pair in grey.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlaRokzF9o9eAcgFORy19WhuiDZdN85TLgbyp018acVN0dljW-vNQJHUHJEcz9eFokYy6YqkLMBbE468R39yFttCs54inoHUbM1yhKcyn8WAhbDwKVqMLFeng3Udy3nCKXpBm4sduERJs/s1600-h/go+jane+blue.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlaRokzF9o9eAcgFORy19WhuiDZdN85TLgbyp018acVN0dljW-vNQJHUHJEcz9eFokYy6YqkLMBbE468R39yFttCs54inoHUbM1yhKcyn8WAhbDwKVqMLFeng3Udy3nCKXpBm4sduERJs/s320/go+jane+blue.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447539883280148530" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mHxd5BKY9JS2gRj5YoDsSqfPgjcFb-qMa7ElZdug787e-ozsTQY-83gdaxhwDyKhB7E8rj_YS92khmXu1iinLewk0VAryfhYrzk1QL8m_Slr90iKAIFXiroSsFMekqu7ajXuViVfJB4/s1600-h/Go+Jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mHxd5BKY9JS2gRj5YoDsSqfPgjcFb-qMa7ElZdug787e-ozsTQY-83gdaxhwDyKhB7E8rj_YS92khmXu1iinLewk0VAryfhYrzk1QL8m_Slr90iKAIFXiroSsFMekqu7ajXuViVfJB4/s320/Go+Jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447539381145285298" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Charlotte Russe<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6IL29ATgFiNZoaFHA3MYzmo8VMIdmquHlpobevAhoc0fMyCoR-KVN9LJvEWC20jsfQ40lqmSM-7gR9MD7Z87XPZ0JPyV_Ij_mrgWHnpr2s93q8CWJQhv6tEHAKeWeuDZQVu8zgGepQM/s1600-h/Charlotte+russe+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6IL29ATgFiNZoaFHA3MYzmo8VMIdmquHlpobevAhoc0fMyCoR-KVN9LJvEWC20jsfQ40lqmSM-7gR9MD7Z87XPZ0JPyV_Ij_mrgWHnpr2s93q8CWJQhv6tEHAKeWeuDZQVu8zgGepQM/s320/Charlotte+russe+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447538877791019378" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Charlotte Russe<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-StSKC9YE7jnDrY7DMu8up_ytaITZcE4jpHuzPVu4rXjYTokUdAD0j_hlbe9ad_P45Kkxi_hdRgiKNKDNwz0jM3djpipGPN3sbZ3hXseKF_xUudKowkkr7mhB8jRRDIY_9wf8InY6HE/s1600-h/Charlotte+Russe.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-StSKC9YE7jnDrY7DMu8up_ytaITZcE4jpHuzPVu4rXjYTokUdAD0j_hlbe9ad_P45Kkxi_hdRgiKNKDNwz0jM3djpipGPN3sbZ3hXseKF_xUudKowkkr7mhB8jRRDIY_9wf8InY6HE/s320/Charlotte+Russe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447538293628646738" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Bass. Sorry it's sideways. Anyway, the flip flops are from a Bass outlet, the navy boat shoes are from 6pm.com.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLae-ZqLkZZHDt2TG9jVh4U_ipADeDKvGLFATrPbrlXCKs2vWJ8hyphenhyphenxc5CrepqHc4seYB6DwOIVM7WrCE1W7pgMX9-q6bG6KZ29kUaxrG1n_sO3KS0I69-KrY4rjYuZKhmbfLmJJ8nv4QE/s1600-h/Bass.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLae-ZqLkZZHDt2TG9jVh4U_ipADeDKvGLFATrPbrlXCKs2vWJ8hyphenhyphenxc5CrepqHc4seYB6DwOIVM7WrCE1W7pgMX9-q6bG6KZ29kUaxrG1n_sO3KS0I69-KrY4rjYuZKhmbfLmJJ8nv4QE/s320/Bass.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447537784049464242" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Amazon<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKXtb1c2QrKhOVdGr3LJEk-kcpuPEDYzWbKTCF7VJpmHj3RT1UP26ZWQ2md2G-ydJTz2yy5nRxafLKO8EOr8tIBpxiX2z197t5SC9KEZ_P1j646Zz_h_XOgW8DR4d5QIDPB6Bf0rJVR0/s1600-h/Amazon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKXtb1c2QrKhOVdGr3LJEk-kcpuPEDYzWbKTCF7VJpmHj3RT1UP26ZWQ2md2G-ydJTz2yy5nRxafLKO8EOr8tIBpxiX2z197t5SC9KEZ_P1j646Zz_h_XOgW8DR4d5QIDPB6Bf0rJVR0/s320/Amazon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447536390308452354" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-38962464392355441782010-03-03T19:01:00.001-08:002010-03-03T19:17:59.421-08:00It's 6 o'clock somewhereOne of my favorite shopping sites (particularly for shoes) is 6pm, and you'll see why. It's got almost any brand you can think of at the lowest prices. A dream come true for those on The Shopping Diet, right? Right.<br />Here I'll post some of my favorite pairs of shoes for spring, all under $10. $10 can buy lunch for you and a friend, or a book, or half a tank of gasoline, or 10 dollar menu items at McDonald's. Or, it can buy you a pair of shoes. Yes, really. Really? Really. 6pm.com. Yes, really.<br /><br /><br />$8.55, Kitson<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDX3v6ygFNzWeK1SaETsZpRjAJLjHr_RDnkYZ7U8YOAZsQFClGVO6yUSKAkRiEFu1OXaPRPTNxC1xEXDATYl8exIvZybFL6BnnExoPwr43gSo1j453qxmjTAOcjEPv8yJw4jK6XQN-2c/s1600-h/855+kitson.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDX3v6ygFNzWeK1SaETsZpRjAJLjHr_RDnkYZ7U8YOAZsQFClGVO6yUSKAkRiEFu1OXaPRPTNxC1xEXDATYl8exIvZybFL6BnnExoPwr43gSo1j453qxmjTAOcjEPv8yJw4jK6XQN-2c/s320/855+kitson.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444612535734121730" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$8.25, Naughty Monkey<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwqHWTRTddw0hTAtIvmO9ySVh2N8DJnp2zWCkhbsNZnB_WGylmQQDxdtzdiKFeAunTnzFRtv5muHdm_HgP-hx0KyuJdMlJuseM2__8QN5WnaHCmgvddcm6Kjhx_PfFJBB1bc7G3xk4dw/s1600-h/825+naughty+monkey.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwqHWTRTddw0hTAtIvmO9ySVh2N8DJnp2zWCkhbsNZnB_WGylmQQDxdtzdiKFeAunTnzFRtv5muHdm_HgP-hx0KyuJdMlJuseM2__8QN5WnaHCmgvddcm6Kjhx_PfFJBB1bc7G3xk4dw/s320/825+naughty+monkey.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444612396398234034" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$6.60, Rsvp<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElzy5Yzb5STDRijD81DOQYquWcpQLO4QMx2ByaoGEi25iGSCRDssafsL1mH5My2LexTknpQFbG06PrFVUD-4rkZHiGKrL60TmO_qwgQV6UkGITc2qZheGJOVT0pNYevc2aok3hW3PcC4/s1600-h/660+rsvp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgElzy5Yzb5STDRijD81DOQYquWcpQLO4QMx2ByaoGEi25iGSCRDssafsL1mH5My2LexTknpQFbG06PrFVUD-4rkZHiGKrL60TmO_qwgQV6UkGITc2qZheGJOVT0pNYevc2aok3hW3PcC4/s320/660+rsvp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444612255967488146" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$9, Sugar<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzdYTxpKucRY-FDssovlgSG00NxPjAn4wHR0Hp0KJ8RqiEht1E2Xvrwu55x0UgwUJuSQMObHDeNMg5cUbIWJKEVSH1hHUroXydRuxT_6tU9im0HER6yFK3E24DEVGbCW__g2NGz3FNJg/s1600-h/9+sugar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzdYTxpKucRY-FDssovlgSG00NxPjAn4wHR0Hp0KJ8RqiEht1E2Xvrwu55x0UgwUJuSQMObHDeNMg5cUbIWJKEVSH1hHUroXydRuxT_6tU9im0HER6yFK3E24DEVGbCW__g2NGz3FNJg/s320/9+sugar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444612156060582898" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$9, Stuart Weitzman<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlM0HdXfasFguhgMoeHdF5w1AB27goflCaT8wfItWOc1Iq86Goe2R0tH5uSxK3hD3ED6GFrF4DRavMF6O5IjU-1nPzXGbmNuO8R0aFOYLScRl5IkwWFMuJyEAQ6XWfFI5MsAJZDCkeD8/s1600-h/9+stuart+weitzman.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlM0HdXfasFguhgMoeHdF5w1AB27goflCaT8wfItWOc1Iq86Goe2R0tH5uSxK3hD3ED6GFrF4DRavMF6O5IjU-1nPzXGbmNuO8R0aFOYLScRl5IkwWFMuJyEAQ6XWfFI5MsAJZDCkeD8/s320/9+stuart+weitzman.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444612055653734338" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />$7.50, Sugar<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjf0f6_18uVTGVdw8guSalOgZD9FKW4a0OJbiKHKe7ADBwiOPHHCnjzmoBBGrMSNWV3uyByXjHKC83u8tPk4EDLw31i2wnrY3xHV2dpdsHwV2T4B98xWZCb393fuFgMqRim2y2cq_zX8/s1600-h/750+sugar+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjf0f6_18uVTGVdw8guSalOgZD9FKW4a0OJbiKHKe7ADBwiOPHHCnjzmoBBGrMSNWV3uyByXjHKC83u8tPk4EDLw31i2wnrY3xHV2dpdsHwV2T4B98xWZCb393fuFgMqRim2y2cq_zX8/s320/750+sugar+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444609849242248130" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$6.75, Rocket Dog<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCOHlj1Uzojcqa4x37gkrjxhn5H8aeXeEw8zvAdsmn9dAx43hLjXecF02ERNHGIkTOqTZNprBTw2452OQhpq3W87YjTxdSmRPC4hvOA9vF1cLfthKfwPvlpgAZDvKqoKwvor2bBDs1M4/s1600-h/675+rocket+dog+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCOHlj1Uzojcqa4x37gkrjxhn5H8aeXeEw8zvAdsmn9dAx43hLjXecF02ERNHGIkTOqTZNprBTw2452OQhpq3W87YjTxdSmRPC4hvOA9vF1cLfthKfwPvlpgAZDvKqoKwvor2bBDs1M4/s320/675+rocket+dog+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444609711323432386" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$6.60, Shellys London<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qswWRheDVjNtuau6eLPAHkc3EEbQUnE6LIEKE6P64NA8smyCAfkJUhfzmCC9tG9GNu0FhKZajKAPgZBygRpT1hM3VQibo0C7O0cHFWyCJvipUW4rXNgfBewcKwlk1YhpLAEbzpcfNBY/s1600-h/660+shellys+london+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0qswWRheDVjNtuau6eLPAHkc3EEbQUnE6LIEKE6P64NA8smyCAfkJUhfzmCC9tG9GNu0FhKZajKAPgZBygRpT1hM3VQibo0C7O0cHFWyCJvipUW4rXNgfBewcKwlk1YhpLAEbzpcfNBY/s320/660+shellys+london+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444609600842561954" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$6.60, Restricted<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYQOWcssWHRPvcu7B68RJrx8DNJYa2fkqewYpMILRCne0RcB7Ccp1cjIHHMuo3y9GAbjGd4NEhUrlHfEzCKWMTSav8nMG55MtlpwhuDPXuhB8Y-oS6-uVtnmwGufz1WqE7LwlDAgfk2A/s1600-h/660+restricted+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYQOWcssWHRPvcu7B68RJrx8DNJYa2fkqewYpMILRCne0RcB7Ccp1cjIHHMuo3y9GAbjGd4NEhUrlHfEzCKWMTSav8nMG55MtlpwhuDPXuhB8Y-oS6-uVtnmwGufz1WqE7LwlDAgfk2A/s320/660+restricted+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444609489346693970" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$5.85, Roxy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMcANu7uFSArWkgQ9slP2AM4KfBT4lq7ZwgJmyzdOXCtODj9hA0j79Ve1DAFXFSjB6Ick6yHOr-xRm5UZgKFnhiY_Z_GGDtg-MdBSZU_Nd6pjq6HhBfugS5a4yDTkkUUF-0gUJRvp_zo/s1600-h/585+roxy+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMcANu7uFSArWkgQ9slP2AM4KfBT4lq7ZwgJmyzdOXCtODj9hA0j79Ve1DAFXFSjB6Ick6yHOr-xRm5UZgKFnhiY_Z_GGDtg-MdBSZU_Nd6pjq6HhBfugS5a4yDTkkUUF-0gUJRvp_zo/s320/585+roxy+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444609357559274322" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$5.85, Dollhouse<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBd1ZiM4wa7cg3ndYK_s-AlGdh88Necz0C50qC7tOHmi1OQFUUUvRwDYOcpHi3LyCD20TQYFW2OXAMjKIdfhyphenhyphenskecbCHWHKtHNk-qacphbyL_2srtO2uETigq1PH38yevcIj97zzeMQTQ/s1600-h/585+dollhouse+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBd1ZiM4wa7cg3ndYK_s-AlGdh88Necz0C50qC7tOHmi1OQFUUUvRwDYOcpHi3LyCD20TQYFW2OXAMjKIdfhyphenhyphenskecbCHWHKtHNk-qacphbyL_2srtO2uETigq1PH38yevcIj97zzeMQTQ/s320/585+dollhouse+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444609236873706594" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$5.24, Volatile<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTa4tUunFvv0OWXuT4p2QBww_zI4MFbwFK1pqSt0y6gNwY9FnHvXyArJtTXv7w7PBuc5VjQRwAwfFaOiL8umtEdycpYebdQ9WKWTbWiZkGZzpYxtvm3KXSZOdmrmlYzMmJgtY9EHivF5Y/s1600-h/524+volatile+6pm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTa4tUunFvv0OWXuT4p2QBww_zI4MFbwFK1pqSt0y6gNwY9FnHvXyArJtTXv7w7PBuc5VjQRwAwfFaOiL8umtEdycpYebdQ9WKWTbWiZkGZzpYxtvm3KXSZOdmrmlYzMmJgtY9EHivF5Y/s320/524+volatile+6pm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444609122231954578" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-57257929282060958002010-03-03T18:56:00.000-08:002010-03-03T19:00:32.049-08:00Roses are red (and blue and purple and pink...)So I had to write a post solely dedicated to my favorite trend in shoe this spring: the rosette strap. It's delicious, adorable and fun. Here are my top three favorites. <br /><br /><br /><br />$19.70, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJg4rCg8H0qv818XFnPx5jmV0tlSv9w4L3HyGwhA7rqOxXMMbW7nemOSD4kq3Ue-thyphenhyphenf_IriEgRimI0jl2rNXd5i7_rbHxa98GD8zeQBbo1N9CQqbtcySQqAfxpNiGBNyyMxJafnPI-wM/s1600-h/1970+gojane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJg4rCg8H0qv818XFnPx5jmV0tlSv9w4L3HyGwhA7rqOxXMMbW7nemOSD4kq3Ue-thyphenhyphenf_IriEgRimI0jl2rNXd5i7_rbHxa98GD8zeQBbo1N9CQqbtcySQqAfxpNiGBNyyMxJafnPI-wM/s320/1970+gojane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444608005402767762" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$17.40, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymLwlIUL9mYAeRYfjiITqs2gWhQ0UFVuvAbOpfFR0yNgo0AJvUYPzqFKmvoavfgvhGEQIZhkt7QuWXkCl75YRNw2rfQl98chcOxFYVuZY3raYpeyORNm_Wlw3IGS7cW37RWUcqJ8uUIs/s1600-h/1740+gojane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiymLwlIUL9mYAeRYfjiITqs2gWhQ0UFVuvAbOpfFR0yNgo0AJvUYPzqFKmvoavfgvhGEQIZhkt7QuWXkCl75YRNw2rfQl98chcOxFYVuZY3raYpeyORNm_Wlw3IGS7cW37RWUcqJ8uUIs/s320/1740+gojane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444607884678253826" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$30, Charlotte Russe<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtq7InTOaOA4RDsBlF0JBSDpoicPd3Ta6pUFjpfXbv5mrsPz6G_dGiix-M1hCg4iOAHa2W5PTulWbsk3c0fmriHSBk9fPEcjZYzmHjrmabGYAITsffeTVa20FiHZP4CX6rMRFNTxvCbTY/s1600-h/30+charlotte+russe.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtq7InTOaOA4RDsBlF0JBSDpoicPd3Ta6pUFjpfXbv5mrsPz6G_dGiix-M1hCg4iOAHa2W5PTulWbsk3c0fmriHSBk9fPEcjZYzmHjrmabGYAITsffeTVa20FiHZP4CX6rMRFNTxvCbTY/s320/30+charlotte+russe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444607716884507138" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-29068053015434489072010-03-02T05:54:00.001-08:002010-04-07T14:01:53.416-07:00Rationalizing your purchases<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilT9qY4FYnTdAnvN3zNnp11Kf7zOn6bW3jrTAqymGQR7nud2UGd1F6p2OXIQp8BNB8Ln6p0qQKPa60eBaBJ92DL_u91G-OB9mdirbCkOBvkimiBhHA8rVDrwx2PCkxrrOuA2knayVGpBY/s1600-h/Shoes_iAEC1078392.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilT9qY4FYnTdAnvN3zNnp11Kf7zOn6bW3jrTAqymGQR7nud2UGd1F6p2OXIQp8BNB8Ln6p0qQKPa60eBaBJ92DL_u91G-OB9mdirbCkOBvkimiBhHA8rVDrwx2PCkxrrOuA2knayVGpBY/s200/Shoes_iAEC1078392.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444382273972120626" /></a><br />Rationalizing your purchases<br /> <br />Part of The Shopping Diet is only buying what you absolutely need, want, or occasionally, both.<br />Since you're on a "diet," you shouldn't be giving into every craving. Here's how to tell which cravings are OK to give into.<br />When thinking about purchasing an item, here are some questions that should not only cross your mind, but you should be able to answer. When you answer them, you'll know if the item fits into your diet.<br /> <br />1. Although it seems pretty obvious, you still have to answer it: Do I need this? You're looking at purchasing a pair of capri black leggings. How many do you already own? Of the ones you already own, are they in good shape? I recently purchased some new leggings because I wear them a lot during the spring (under tunics and whatnot), and the reasons I allowed myself to buy them were because 1. I hadn't purchased leggings in about 4 years, and 2) all my other pairs either had multiple holes in them or were so faded they looked grey. For me, that legging purchase was justified.<br />So when asking yourself if you need something, you have to consider, first and foremost, how many others like it you already own, and of those that you already own, what condition are they in? Those questions, to me, are the forefront of figuring out if you need something.<br /> <br />2. Will I wear it? Another obvious question, but sometimes this escapes many people when they come across something that makes them a little crazy with desire, like a pair of bright yellow floral wedges. There is absolutely nothing wrong with brightly-colored yello printed shoes, nothing at all, if your closet consists of many, many yellow tops. It's OK, every once in a while, to make a purchase you might not wear very much, such as the aforementioned shoes. How many items will your shoes match? One shirt? Two shirts? Maybe a dress in the right light? <br />The shoes I mentioned above, and others like it, have the power to make rational shoppers become unrational, especially for color lovers like me. You like them so much you don't consider if you'll wear them or not, or what they match. You just love the look, the feel, the pattern, and how they boost your confidence and mood. <br />But will you wear those shoes? I am guilty of this situation. Last winter I fell in love with a pair of Charlotte Russe shoes on sale. Yellow floral peep-toe wedges with a bow at the toe. I loved them so much I didn't care what I would wear them with. They were beautiful. They were stylish. And I couldn't wait until spring to wear them. How many times have I worn them, you ask? As ashamed as I am, I will answer in order to help those on The Shopping Diet. I have not worn them once. Not once. They match literally nothing I own. <br />While I do not completely regret the purchase, I am describing my personal experience to help others avoid the same mistake.<br />When you come across an item: a shirt, dress, skirt, shoes, whatever, please ask yourself: will I wear it? If the answer is yes, then ask yourself what you will wear it with? Does it match anything you already own?<br />I usually justify buying shirts or skirts I can wear to work because my time at work makes up five out of the seven days of the week. Therefore, if I know I can wear something to the office, I know there is a chance I will wear it over and over again. <br />Usually both printed and solid shirts are safe because a solid shirt can go with a printed skirt, and vice versa, and just about anything goes with jeans. So really ask yourself: Will I wear it? If not, it probably isn't a craving you want to get into. <br /> <br />3. Along the same lines as question #2, the next question you should ask yourself is: How much will I wear it/How long will I wear it/Will I like it next season?<br />Now, I wholeheartedly approve of buying new items each season, as part of my most favorite fashion and shopping-related hobby is keeping up with today's trends, so when I tell you to ask yourself if you'll like it next season, I mean: is it so out there that maybe even you, the person who is thinking about buying it, will think it's terrible a few months from now? This applies to extremely trendy things. (things that are considered risky) <br />I bought a pair of pink kitten-toe heels when they were in fashion a few summers ago. Hated them the next summer. And that's just one example. Fashions that tend to stay in style (at least now) are capris, wedges, flip flops, some form of the gladiator sandal, printed and solid tops, polos, jeans (of course) - but with more of a focus on darker shades, skinny jeans and boyfriend jeans, and chunky, exxagerated jewelry. There are styles that stay for a few seasons, and even a few years. These are good items to buy. But some things are so daring and out there and maybe you won't like it next season. <br />Also along those lines, ask yourself if you'll wear the item for just this year (for a $3 scarf, that's probably OK), but for something more invested, like a shirtdress or green gauze skirt, you may want to think a little bit more. <br /><br />*Just as a side note, I am always 100 percent in favor of taking risks in fashion and buying things you haven't tried before. So when I say: think about if you'll like it next season or year, I really mean, will YOU like it next season or year? (not if someone else will)<br /><br />4. And lastly, the gut feeling. Do I need this? Will I wear it? How many months will I get out of it? Will I like it next year? Now that those questions are answered, it's time for the gut response. (Notice how I encourage real, rational questions before we get to this one.)<br />Even if you've completely rationalized purchasing that pair of brown leather boots because you don't have any like them, they go with 92 percent of your wardrobe, and you can still see yourself wearing them for years down the road, if you don't have that gut feeling you should buy them, don't. If there's something holding you back, listen to it. If you can't make yourself love them enough to buy them at the store, I doubt you can convince yourself to love them after they've taken a permanent place in your closet.<br /><br />With my advice hopefully you will be able to only purchase what is absolutely necessary.Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178072677351255624.post-8895115286041866862010-02-28T11:59:00.000-08:002010-02-28T12:11:11.880-08:00The bold and the beautiful (you)Many times when I think of being bold in fashion, I think of runway models and expensive brands. I think of being fierce, daring, confident. Do we always have to associate those words with expensive? No, and here is proof. Making a statement doesn't have to cost a lot. <br />It can be that one bright red sweater than makes you stand out during a work conference. It can be that new pair of black lace high heels that get you noticed at a crowded bar. Or maybe it's that blouse with the unconventional print that your mailman can't seem to take his eyes off when delivering your mail. Or, maybe you want to try something bold for you, and you don't care who notices. Whatever the case, if you want to stand out or try something new, you shouldn't be afraid to. Your wallet won't mind, especially with these prices.<br />So ladies (and gents), be bold, take a chance, change something.<br /><br /><br />$27.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCpQyRamj8m1wXYWz1ZBviHTRKkuJYWzZiEjD87xQ_94k4TdiKjo_Y6hMpvzIXkoMjuE-z9qhLsGKXG9b9lIWcuYExGmlypC8XfBghjnBemeaLMe5pVEIfDs2bk3i-TD4OmUynnIKpEY/s1600-h/2780+forever+21+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCpQyRamj8m1wXYWz1ZBviHTRKkuJYWzZiEjD87xQ_94k4TdiKjo_Y6hMpvzIXkoMjuE-z9qhLsGKXG9b9lIWcuYExGmlypC8XfBghjnBemeaLMe5pVEIfDs2bk3i-TD4OmUynnIKpEY/s320/2780+forever+21+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443389270708797538" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$24.20, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZSmG1BxHO0oFHtPRylcGgknzOlRmgNxVqTZjlfuueaL5bAYN21KwGUpvkEUeicvcuVoB-5c61hzHNxtKsTJRi2TX-TPcDNnDiIpgBr4IFWdV3GNklm91Ypmpdi4Ybkm7yiBjSQe4LB8/s1600-h/2420+gojane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZSmG1BxHO0oFHtPRylcGgknzOlRmgNxVqTZjlfuueaL5bAYN21KwGUpvkEUeicvcuVoB-5c61hzHNxtKsTJRi2TX-TPcDNnDiIpgBr4IFWdV3GNklm91Ypmpdi4Ybkm7yiBjSQe4LB8/s320/2420+gojane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443389166664746034" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$29.99, Modcloth<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyTKZYdcAoXOK2f_olbneaq6TyDYnEO1KbhFMRWBD5lOn0NkrrWJJr05ogm3XlQt6slQ8PHHamd2hkVroqzOSVCrlrkR1Cvs9Yzik6mNkxakvUnY354522NnbP_QMzxrVUutaI54Otxw/s1600-h/2999+modcloth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyTKZYdcAoXOK2f_olbneaq6TyDYnEO1KbhFMRWBD5lOn0NkrrWJJr05ogm3XlQt6slQ8PHHamd2hkVroqzOSVCrlrkR1Cvs9Yzik6mNkxakvUnY354522NnbP_QMzxrVUutaI54Otxw/s320/2999+modcloth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443388845397354050" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$18.50, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk1WQTv-Ah-cw8feEyB-2U7yeQ-5vBc2xTV7kQ4xZK3acIsJCv8UoKrNpe24IVRabwFtUhLFmWziaQmo1Os4E1eHarKk_NGHI7jVcCB2L7nYztaRS0MGFLgqS8SwsHkd9uFIoX8nNsk0/s1600-h/1850+gojane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglk1WQTv-Ah-cw8feEyB-2U7yeQ-5vBc2xTV7kQ4xZK3acIsJCv8UoKrNpe24IVRabwFtUhLFmWziaQmo1Os4E1eHarKk_NGHI7jVcCB2L7nYztaRS0MGFLgqS8SwsHkd9uFIoX8nNsk0/s320/1850+gojane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443388707365971026" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$15.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEM3PflSkS_JWy0e98sraddetdI7FMsjCUWqc1Fd9WP6i179S4ajnoBX9K77GCvylyRcL1lnoibbVT5sxhXjcZAkqm8p5W8Iq2lTX-gN3NiIr9mVw9UIsrwmZE8kSIIO4kVJjVt_p2Nms/s1600-h/1580+forever+21+111.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEM3PflSkS_JWy0e98sraddetdI7FMsjCUWqc1Fd9WP6i179S4ajnoBX9K77GCvylyRcL1lnoibbVT5sxhXjcZAkqm8p5W8Iq2lTX-gN3NiIr9mVw9UIsrwmZE8kSIIO4kVJjVt_p2Nms/s320/1580+forever+21+111.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443388584395027634" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$24.50, Old Navy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtfgyuILV66GzCbQZCgl_uZPtxUS1Oad04YT9L9aNvBdFF0OAEV1fUQ3egCXp9NtVvldU8_LQ47t8vSm1cHkPkV_BFiuHNgXMcJPmupbar5V1xJlcFbFIF9oHUquPLGPAQ9whTMP88h4/s1600-h/2450+old+navy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtfgyuILV66GzCbQZCgl_uZPtxUS1Oad04YT9L9aNvBdFF0OAEV1fUQ3egCXp9NtVvldU8_LQ47t8vSm1cHkPkV_BFiuHNgXMcJPmupbar5V1xJlcFbFIF9oHUquPLGPAQ9whTMP88h4/s320/2450+old+navy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443388456476050578" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$9.80, Forever 21<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWKLY8I8R3rf23MTMo8vBlT-7tck0MDxk5iRK5XDU1MPdhtx4vEZtAx6fgl4PZaMKoRXEWaQgCm7CO6IktJasBxronnQapmDW2cQ0uG4vjqL5Ec2Y8U-gsy1ktc5PfOMtmRQfTegTUZY/s1600-h/980+forever21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWKLY8I8R3rf23MTMo8vBlT-7tck0MDxk5iRK5XDU1MPdhtx4vEZtAx6fgl4PZaMKoRXEWaQgCm7CO6IktJasBxronnQapmDW2cQ0uG4vjqL5Ec2Y8U-gsy1ktc5PfOMtmRQfTegTUZY/s320/980+forever21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443388298760604498" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$24.60, Go Jane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BXox5jyBP1aIwMKYnGHqFOl-2VjS__LHtNHBMdqC6f2qy4CzTaOFXD5SaWZ1x2ytzQvdDEObM49vamYZVZECM1T-DQqpdJmfz0_7cylZLjpB6NouWbtVXwnCoDIEotXcol0GDfAjAis/s1600-h/2460+go+jane.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BXox5jyBP1aIwMKYnGHqFOl-2VjS__LHtNHBMdqC6f2qy4CzTaOFXD5SaWZ1x2ytzQvdDEObM49vamYZVZECM1T-DQqpdJmfz0_7cylZLjpB6NouWbtVXwnCoDIEotXcol0GDfAjAis/s320/2460+go+jane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443388118470728466" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />$7.99, Modcloth<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpaw6k5_6SU0qGVhbdNFvQlYndrFwmLSYLiA4FkWzvjPnjetOcLb9w5mD0pVysxaxGesyLRRJAHWe2DGkNobLrQTr35DzMEa9QVm83ww5vF3WXv3_LyQBDx4VxceUOYD3934iADR3O1E/s1600-h/799+modcloth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpaw6k5_6SU0qGVhbdNFvQlYndrFwmLSYLiA4FkWzvjPnjetOcLb9w5mD0pVysxaxGesyLRRJAHWe2DGkNobLrQTr35DzMEa9QVm83ww5vF3WXv3_LyQBDx4VxceUOYD3934iADR3O1E/s320/799+modcloth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443387947676110050" /></a>Marjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445056211788062658noreply@blogger.com2