6 [SUMMER!] things to buy right now

You 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!)


$12.60, Lacoste (6pm.com)





$35, Betsey Johnson (6pm.com)





$26.99, Amazon.com





$36 to $40, Lacoste (Amazon.com)





$30, Charlotte Russe





$22, Betseyville (6pm.com)

Reader Favorites for June

I'll add through the month of June so send me your links!


Erica:
1-Sunglasses-$5.80 Forever 21
2-Sandals-$29.99-Kohl's
3-Purse-$45.00 Baghaus.com
4-Shirt-Vera Wang for Kohl's-$19.99
5-Shirt-Zac Posen for Target-$19.99
6-Dress-Zac Posen for Target-$39.99






Karishma: $19.99, Target





Karishma: Croakies Solids $5.99





Karishma: $15, Target

June Favorites

Bringing 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.


$14.99 each, Fashion Bug





$19.50, Old Navy





$18.89, Fashion Bug





$14.50, Wet Seal





$14.50, Old Navy





$27, Go Jane





$10.80, Forever 21





$20.20, Go Jane





$10.80, Forever 21





$25, Go Jane





$6.99, Fashion Bug





$20 Converse, 6 p.m.

Fashion never sleeps, but I do, apparently

To my loyal readers:
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.
That being said, I am accepting reader favorites for June so please send them in, and I promise I will update soon!
I've got some new "diet" advice to share, and new favorites for the summer!
Peace, love & shoes on sale,

Marjie

Reader favorites for April

I will accept reader favorites until the end of April! Send 'em in!


Erica: $2.50, Forever 21





Stephanie: $19.99, Target





Erica: $1.50, Forever 21





Stephanie: $19.99, Target





Erica: $24.50, L.L. Bean





Erica: $24.99, Target





Erica: $39.50, Old Navy

Introducing ... the Diet Challenge

I'm happy to introduce a new element to my blog: The Diet Challenge.
What IS the Diet Challenge? Ok, you've pulled my leg. I'll explain.

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.

How it works:
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.

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!

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.

When inquiring, please provide:
1. Your name
2. What item you're looking for
3. Color and size, if applicable
4. Price range
5. How time-sensitive your request is (if you want a raincoat for this summer versus black strappy heels for this weekend.)
6. Any limitations (no spandex, no polka dots, no empire waists, etc.)

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.

I am accepting challenges now. In the subject line of your email please write "challenge."

I will receive emails at:
marjorie.stromberg@yahoo.com
marjorie.stromberg@gmail.com

Once you send your challenge, give me a few days to gather information and then I will post the results in a blog post.

Thanks in advance, I can't wait to help!

Send me YOUR favorites!

Each month I will feature five favorites from my readers. (That's YOU!)
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!

Here are the rules:
1. With the item you send, please include where you found it and the price.
2. Please include your name or the name you'd like to be referred as.
3. Please email me your favorites to either of my email addresses.(See blog main page at bottom)

Out of the items I receive I'll pick the top five to feature.

So let's do this!