Etsy.com

If you do Not know about Etsy.com then go on there NOW!!! Its a HUGE site dedicated to Indie designers....many Moms...across the nation....ADORABLE things at great prices...check out the jewelry.... sort low to high....

Loehmanns is having 25% off their clearance rack...I think through today???

http://www.loehmanns.com/

I am seriously thinking of driving to Long Beach....I just went to the Loehmann's inTorrance...and SCORED Splendid Little shirt and skirt for my little girl...and a junk food t-shirt...the Splendid stuff was $8 and the junk food t-shirt was $5!!!!! RIDICULOUS DEALS...just go straight to the clearnace rack...

Also saw a bunch of Hurley and Quiksilver for boys (but in sizes 2t to 5t) at Marshalls on Hawthorne...on the clearance rack again!!!

here is a link to the gilt group online private sample sale

They have some amazing sales...right now ELLA MOSS


http://www.gilt.com/invite/amodioemery

MERVYNS BARBIE toys and pollypockets 40% 0ff

Hey...I saw that Mervyn's in Torrance is going out of business.....and they have some GREAT toy deals....40% off the lowest price on TOYS...ALL BARBIE suff...and a ton of MATCH BOX toys!!!

Rue La La invite email me

Rue La La Is...

Rue La La is... an exclusive, invitation-only online destination where Members discover premier-brand, private sale Boutiques, each open for just a brief window of time.

We hope to bring our Members a welcoming shopping experience full of discovery and pleasure. Our focus is a well-edited collection of sought-after offerings from the best brand names in the world — combined with helpful service.

Membership is free. It's also invitation-only.

TJ MAXX AGAIN

I hate to keep doing this to you,,,,,,but the deals at TJ MAXX ARE SO INSANE...that I have pretty much stopped going online.....here are just a FEW deals I have scored in the last month:

-Ella Moss dress ADORABLE.... $12 (yep $15 and 25% off) so maybe less..
-Laundry dress $25
-Single shirt $10


it just goes on and on..... two lattes or an ella moss t-shirt...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

amazon.com

As usual...Amazon.com is having a RIDICULOUS sale on Umi, Naturino, and other boutique shoes for kids..... go on the site and check it out! Shoes are $18.... regular $67

SORRY

Ok....obviously this teacher went back to school! I have been broke....thus the no shopping stories...HOWEVER....I of course picked up a few deals this month....at TJ MAXX

La ROK t-shirt (regular $200) ummmmmmmmmmm $10 (and yes I bought 2)

I bought some other stuff...but this is by far the best find....

I did notice that Amazon.com has a TON of Umi girls' shoes on sale for under $30... I cannot check again...its killing me...they are so cute...

I will get back on track next month...

teachers DO NOT get a pay check in August or Sept.

XOXOXOX

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING DEALS at TJ MAXX DEL AMO

BEST PLACES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING (this week)

TJ MAXX (DEL AMO) has an endless amount of Hurley, Quiksilver....a few Volcom and Oneil too...I was only looking in bigger boys...but noticed they had stuff for little guys too. I saw some board shorts (Quiksilver) in 2t, 3t for $5 on the clearance rack....

TJ MAXX had SOME cute stuff for little girls...but not anything too fantastic....I did see a few Roxy sweatshirts and some Abercrombie jeans....

On the adult clearance rack (in very samll sizes) I saw Hudsons for $20 and Joes Jeans for $15 (good for a 5th or 6th grade girl maybe?)

HAUTELOOK.COM online sample sale for c and c kids

I have become a big fan of watching these online sample sales.....I signed up for a few....I bought these really cute sandals on the Editor's Closet sample sale for $8 with free shipping...they were from a store called Scoop in New York...regular $70.... THEY ARE MY FAVORITE flip flops...and that means a lot from someone who lives in FFs!

OK...so I forwarded the Rue La LA invite and it somehow sent 20 emails!!! OMG....a little embarrassing....so no one signed up because it looked like SPAM...but then I noticed the James Perse sample sale and sent it out just to a few friends and they were very excited....

YES....I get a one time referral fee...and I think its a win win situation....my friends already buy and love James Perse and C&C..so they save money and I get a one time referral credit... BUT I WOULD STILL FORWARD them the sample sale...HELLLLLLLLLLO I obviously LOVE sharing my favorite deals...... FOR FREE...OH OK I lied, I made $1.98 in the past two months from Google ads that were clicked on.... in a few more months I can buy a LATTE...YEAH!!!

SO long story short....its FREE to sign up for the sample sale memberships....the next one on HAUTELOOK.COM is C&C Kids..... and I am a BIG fan...and even at the Ca. Mart the C&C kids sample sale is expensive....

SO...if you get an invite from me for an online sample sale.... just accept...its free..and YEs, I get a referral fee but only if you buy something....

If you want to join any of the sample sales EMAIL me!

HAUTELOOK.COM sample sale coming up this week C&C KIDS..... so sign up!

TONS of shoes for under $30 Charles David, Steve Madden, AK, and more just didn't look because got so excited and had to post...

AK Anne Klein Devorah2
(SKU #7282577)
Our price: $24.95
(86% off - was $183.00)

MY FAVORITE boots (which I copied from my friend Debbie-who I think has great taste and is NOT on my shopping budget) are my Anne Klein tall black boots....they fit like a glove all the way up and the leather is rich and soft like a nice italian leather..... I AM FOR SURE ordering these AK boots for $24!!! OMG... there are some other REALLY cute boots by Charles David I like too.... and they are like $29.... if you order anything post a comment so we can share in your joy

the site is www.6pm.com

and while you are here go through my google search box below...

OH and Loehamnn's also owns my FAVORITE online sample sale site the Rue La LA

You should know that....smartbargains.com is Loemann's online.... COOL HUH?

"The world of off-price retailing is really about serving the treasure hunter: a consumer who likes to search for a great item at a great price by a fabulous brand. So a big part of the experience is going to the store and hunting, not going online and flipping through Web pages," says Madison Riley, strategist at Kurt Salmon Associates. "But for Loehmann's, this is one strategic thrust that's a good move."

Loehmann's puts bargains online
By Lorrie Grant, USA TODAY
Off-price retailer Loehmann's (LHMS) will begin selling its fashionable women's clothes online, becoming the first in its retail sector to venture there.
The 83-year-old retailer announced Wednesday that it will team with online discount retailer SmartBargains, which will handle fulfillment and shipping. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"With SmartBargains, merchandise from Loehmann's will be offered to many new consumers who share a keen interest in upscale apparel at discount prices," says Loehmann's CEO Robert Friedman. Loehmann's operates 48 stores in 17 states, with a concentration in California.

Loehmann's sees the deal as a way to broaden the appeal and customer base of the value retail sector to younger consumers.

"Doing business online opens new doors for a company like Loehmann's to more effectively reach younger consumers, since they are increasingly turning to the Web as part of the shopping process," says Dan Hess, analyst at online market research firm ComScore Networks.

Off-price retailers buy assortments of brand-name, fashion-oriented merchandise, including overstocks, from vendors who typically sell to mainstream merchants. They then resell the goods at discounts often ranging from 30% to 65%. In addition to apparel and accessories, the goods often include home fashions, fragrances, shoes and toiletries.

Other top off-price merchants include Syms, Ross, Tuesday Morning and TJX subsidiaries T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, A.J. Wright and Bob's Stores.

Despite the success of their bricks-and-mortar businesses, they have avoided electronic commerce.

Their expertise is buying wisely and running their stores on the cheap — devoid of fancy fixtures and stylish displays and other costly overhead — to maintain profits on narrow discount margins.

Teaming with an existing Internet retailer could allow Loehmann's to add another way of selling, without the expense and risk of creating fulfillment centers and back-office operations.

Consumers can access the Loehmann's selection of dresses, suits, active wear, sweaters, coats and jackets, as well as formal merchandise from its "Back Room" on the SmartBargains site (www.smartbargains.com). There is a link from the Loehmann's promotional site.

"(This alliance) joins two like-minded retailers that serve similar audiences and provides a vehicle for both companies to generate potential growth," says Carl Rosendorf, CEO of SmartBargains.

Returns will be handled by SmartBargains only. Customers will have 30 days to return merchandise for a full refund of the product price.

SmartBargains has similar partnerships with furniture retailer Bombay and slipcover maker Sure Fit.

The Loehmann's deal ramps up its competition with off-price online rival Bluefly (www.bluefly.com).

It will be a new world for the Loehmann's customer.

"The world of off-price retailing is really about serving the treasure hunter: a consumer who likes to search for a great item at a great price by a fabulous brand. So a big part of the experience is going to the store and hunting, not going online and flipping through Web pages," says Madison Riley, strategist at Kurt Salmon Associates. "But for Loehmann's, this is one strategic thrust that's a good move."

TEAM BOLT t-shirt

http://www.zazzle.com/team_bolt_shirt-235550443381173046

I found a link for a VERY cool Team Bolt t-shirt...its COOL and USIAN BOLT RULES! Now, DISCLAIMER, I am not sure if this is an official shirt as I looked on PUMA.com and they were yet to offer one. SO, let me know if you find an official shirt...BUT I really think USIAN BOLT rules..and WOULD love a t-shirt ASAP! a tank would be even more awesome! C'mon Puma!

OH and the cost was around $32...not too shabby!

Hey girls!

Hey girls....if you see something cool on my page on the ads let me know...I saw one ad for an online sample sale but I cannot click on the ads.... Post any finds here...just ADD a comment ..

TRUE RELIGION JEANS $119

Special post for Paula.... go tp this link...these are REALLY cute jeans for you lucky girls that DO NOT have a big butt like me.... hee heee I like this style because it is wide legged...and ALL the new jeans that you see in mags (ok lets admit it we think jeans on the celebs are kinda cool are either wide legged or skinny jeans.... and I personally LOVE the wide legs! They are just wide on the bottom...and do not hem them too short (look in your mags) the style right now is wearing them pretty much to the ground...

http://www.smartbargains.com/go.sb?pagename=prod&sp=All+Products%2f%2f%2f%2fUserSearch%3dtrue+religion+jeans%3b%3b%7c%7c%7c%7c%7c%2f%2f%2f%2f&dk=true%20religion%20jeans&deptid=9&catid=315&prodid=1411490847&t=Search...prod.

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2009 fashion trends predicted...

http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--Bohemian-Luxury-Winter-2009-Fashion-Trend-1231.html

According to a few sources and a GREAT article on the above link at Fashionising.com the new look for 2009 is Bohemian, ripped denim (OMG why did I get rid of all my old levis from college) and within that they talked about long scarves....which I LOVE!

According to fashionising.com, the key elements of the Bohemian look are:
Billowy white peasant shirts
Fringed boots
Folk-inspired tooled leather pieces
Embroidery and paisley prints
Charm / coin belts and jewellery
Luxurious fur or fur-trimmed pieces
Fringed long skinny scarves
Bed hair and smudged smoky eye-makeup
Get the Bohemian look

C&C online sample sale for childrens' clothing 8/26

Hautelook.com has a sample sale coming up next week (8/26) for C&C childrens clothing...which I LOVE! If you would like to be a member subscribe to this post or leave a comment and I will send you an invite!

Paul Frank Back to School Sale 50% off on Paulfrank.com

Go check out Paulfrank.com...great sale, 50% off...ONLY problem I have is that I want a few things and shipping is $13...which makes the sale not so sweet....but, I am looking for a coupon code... I will keep you posted!

deals to share...tell me in the comments about deals you have seen!

Hurley and Quiksilver at the Goodwill...Juicy at Salvation Army

BTW scroll down and look at the pic of me and the kids....check out my son's cute HURLEY shirt got it at the GOODWILL for $3 and her little cupcake shirt at Loehmanns for $5

Last night found a Juicy Couture velour skirt (which I put on Ebay) for $3 at the Salvation Army....

I just run in, surf the racks for just a few minutes and if you find something you find it...

xoxoxox

online sample sales Rue La LA

Rue La La is an onine, invite only sample sale....their inventory changes weekly....there are some other online sample sales...but this one seems best for "my people"....

Custom search here for your favorite brands with tailor made search engine with my favorite sale sites and web too!

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Dara Torres Rocks!

OK...this has nothing to do with deals... But, DARA TORRES is so cool, I want to be friends with her! I knew she kicked ass and is the Bomb.com,,,,,,, BUT, have you ever seen her as a cute, normal, hot Mom.... CHeck this pic. she looks so not girly in the water...but ummm she is a hot Mom like you )but with perfect abs)!

OK and some facts on our new BFF.... she is from LA (Beverly Hills) went to that all girls school Harvard-Westlake...and like a lot of my friends I love a good Jewish girl...

BCBG DRESS $29 (regular $230)

OH...and I wore this DARLING BCBG dress to the baby shower, got stopped on the street (because a very cute girl LOVED my dress) and the girls loved the dress at the shower....and I paid $29 for it (a BCBG dress ...ahhhhhhh I love it) and I wanted to share...and also its a rare moment when I have done my hair and the kids will jump in a pic too!

OMG I left the TJ MAXX TAG ON!

OK...so went to my baby shower today and was sooooooooooo excited to give the gal the Juicy COuture outfit and bathing suit too....she pulls it out and what is the FIRST thing you see...the TJ MAXX tag with the thirty red tags piled over one another thats says $12 (I forgot I thought it was $15)...SHIT! I NEVER thought she would think I spent $98...but you want to leave them guessing a little... just thought I would share! OH and I think if I mention Brittany Spears I will lure more of you to this blog so I can keep it going.... so BRITTANY SPEARS...what's up...if I lost my kids I would FREAK out! Hope she is OK...I wish she was my girlfriend so I could help her out.... OK... sorry...but gotta increase the traffic.

XOXOXOXOX

Ninette

C'mon subsribe to the blog sisters!

Who this blog is for...."My people"

There are a ton of blogs on fashion, style on a budget, and ceelb. fashions...my goal is that this blog is different because it is aimed at girls living a life similar to mine, that shop at similar stores and have a similar taste. You know what I mean? If I go to this baby shower today I am sure to see three pairs of sandals that would die for.....five bags that I will think about all night, and thirty-two dresses, all of which I would wear. There is just a certain style that goes with what I call "me people". "My People" live here, there, and every where but I recognize them because they wear Ella Moss, Michael Stars, really cute jeans ususally premium, darling sun dresses, cool accessories...but not too over the top. Although I appreciate (GREATLY) those of you that can pull off the really "cool" fashions....most of "my people" are just a little more laid back. Flip flops are a staple, cute sweats and long tanks are what we live in, and we buy our clothes at Fred Segal, M Frederick, boutiques in Manhattan Beach (like Third Gallery), Savvy at Nordstrom and online on SHop Bop.com (well not me- but "my people do"). There are a whole bunch of my people that shop like I do and look just liek the rest of "my people" thats those of us that do love SHop Bop and Nordies, but for reason of GIANT MORTGAGES, high cost of child care, staying home wiht the kids, or working hard to make it all work, or just do not want to spend all their cash at the mall......shop for the deals on all the clothes we all love. Actually there are always a few of "me" in your groups...the one girl who when you say, "I love your dress" they reply with , "Thanks I got it at Target." The rest of her people will say , "DON'T TELL." But the girls liek me are ADDICTED TO THE GAME of getting her people's look on a bargain so she will have to tell you that her new BCBG dress for the shoer cost $29 (marked down from $230.

OK...so I hope you appreciate what I am doing here...because this is for "my people"...I see you girls in line at Starbucks, or at the library with the kids.... and I know that we can tlak about your daughter's ADORABLE L.A.M.B. shoes...and then when you tell me they were half price at Little Moon...well, then I know we are kindred souls....

SO, that's why this blog is different, its for just the right kind of girl....and if you stay a while and browse around you will be able to tell if that girl is you...and if you are on of "my people" subscribe to the blog so I can feel some inspiration to write and dig for the deals...

XOXOXOXO

Ninette

TJ MAXX FINDS this week

Drum roll please....

JUICY BATHING SUIT size 2t $15(but looks like it would fit an infant) so cute with JUICY across the bum
JUICY Little girls dress with the little under garment $15
Damn good baby shower gift! (hopefully she will not be a subscriber to my blog!)

Men's Oneil board shorts $16 (and very hot on the hubby I might add)

JUICY Tank Top for my niece $15(size 14 girls)

C& C long sleeve butterfly t-shirt white with pink $15 (saw it at the mart for $20) retail $65

I also bought a cool dodger hat, a few movies, and some other tanks for my friends birthday.... Total bill $80 (5 high end brand named gifts + something for the 4 year old I dragged along)

get Blake Lively's Maxi dress for $19 at Forever 21

NEW YORK - JULY 28: Actress Blake Lively attends the world premiere of 'The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants 2' presented by Warner Bros. Pictures at the Ziegfeld Theatre on July 28, 2008


Adina was asking me about my favorite Maxi dress (is that an adjective or a brand? I should prob. figure that out).....anywho....I found a little tip on a blog called style it for less...so I should give that fellow budget diva props... I borrowed her pic. of that cute girl from gossip girl Blake Lively (yes, yes I do watch it...a little scary since I am 36 and all my 7th grade students are also fans-but its good!) wearing a cute maxi dress...oh, sorry I am not getting to my point... Forever 21 has a cute Maxi dress...looks VERY similar to the one here and .......only $19! Seriously this is a MUST HAVE.

HOW TO FIND THE DEALS and how I feel about that!

If life were truly fair, then freakin Lindsy Lohans and Angelinas of our world  (who by- the -way make as much as I do as a veteran teacher in one day) would be paying full price for their Jimmy Choos and the teachers and do gooders of the world would be getting La Rok dresses mailed to them daily.....  But, as we all know life is not fair, so for those of us with incredible taste and a strong sense of personal style we are faced with some important decisions as we become "real" adults.  Do we save for the mortgage, a great vacation, or the kids' college fund ? But, wait what about my need for the new fall fashions.  My unfulfilled ego that must have the latest premium denim, even though you 30 something self is only going to "rock the jeans" on the playground or at Ralphs.  

Oprah did a show on this affliction lately, the 30 something, spray tanned, Starbucks drinking, True Religion wearing, mom of two was shopping non-stop and opening credit cards to pay credit cards. Her husband was, of course, the last to know (duh?) and the show ended with a financial planner suggesting they sell the LA home (which by the way was about to go into foreclosure) and move to Seattle.  

So, here is my point. You do not have to lose the house to look hot if you live in LA! In fact, I think you can be the dressed best bitch on the block, or the hottest guy in the bar with just a few small changes to the WAY you shop.

There are ENDLESS opportunities to buy amazing clothing in LA.  I have so much to share that I am not really sure where to start.  I know, I know, some of you do not want to deal.  But, there are those of you out there....the few, gifted and talented shoppers that just need a little information to make it work.  Those of you that are big fans of the brands we all love at Shop Bop, Nordstrom, or Barneys.  We are actually doing the clothing lines a service, much like the celebs.  We style their clothing and it looks hot, and so when someone asks you about your dress you simply say, "thank you, yes it's BCBG".   See, we support our designers and save our marriages at the same time!

Tip Number One

I am going to start with some breaking news.....  The new fad of on online, invite only, high-end designer sample sales is the frickin Holy Grail of online budget shopping. I have found my ways into Rue La La which is Loehman's  brand new, and I think amazing, online, invite only sample sale.  They have a Juicy sample sale starting tomorrow!  The last sale they had for DIOR and GUCCI they were selling $300 glasses (brand new styles) for $150. HAUTELOOK is my other new favorite secret! This online sample sale was pretty amazing. This week they featured TEA clothing for kids and a handful of other designers for women.  I am also a member of the Editor's closet and thats pretty cool but not as well-known designers.  If you get a random email from a friend inviting you to join, just sign up, its free, and you will have it when you need it! 

Tip Number Two

If you love shoes then you need to love Amazon.com. Seriously, just check it often and always for your favorite brands.  I think it is much like the stock market.  One day I see a pair of FRYE boots for $350 the next day they are $100, then the next day they are back up again.  Amazon.com sells for many different vendors but what I noticed is that Amazon.com proper has the best sales and they seem to post almost illegal deals at times.  There is a simple and foolproof plan for you r Amazon.com shopping strategy.  Log on and go to shoes, pick your gender, scroll all the way down (on the left), right now they are having an extra 20% off sale so its in the middle of the page,  click on your shoe size, and then sort low to high or high to low.  You can scroll though by brands, percentage off, color or style.  I have seen so many deals that I could not share!  Just checked it for you and I found Betsey Johnson Slides for $49 marked down form over $200, her were several beautiful shoes by Antik Denim and 2 For All Mankind, and many many more.  Honestly, I have NEVER checked the site without seeing something I should tell someone about!

OK...that's enough obsessing for one day!  Stay tuned...and if you get bored check out the clearance rack at TJ MAXX its going off!

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What the world needs now....

Is..... more online sample sales..OMG!

Weekend Update...true religion jeans $119

www.smartbargains.com HAS TRUE RELIGIONS for $119...the JOEY in good colors...NO LIE!  and do not ask me how or why I know this...but this is LOEHMAN'S online store....so why drive all over town and BTW with gas costing $5 a gallon...get online and buy these....there is a TON of other stuff too...sorry new MAC computer...o not know how to save pics and websites yet... 

I KNOW I KNOW the Barney's sale..blah blah blah...I found it totally over priced...and to tell you the truth.... the deals are NOT that great...  and really its one of those things that USED to be SO cool...but with sample sales down the street and online (more on that in a second), Juicy, and La Rok at TJ Maxx...well, why drive all the way up there....  (assuming you are also in the south bay)...listen sisters...if you have good taste no need to go so far from home... unless of course you are going to the MArt...well, then thats another story all together...

OK...back to the really GOOD news.... OK...I have found the frickin Holy GRAIL of online shopping...its these online 2-day sample sales.... I just got myself an invite to a few...and am working on a third... email me if you want an invite...ans yes, shame on me...I would get a referral fee....that is IF you buy...but its free..and its awesome...I jsut saw that brand Tea for kids...and they have dresses for $10...and Juicy goes on sample sale in two days on another!! OH YEAH BABY!

OK..around town.... scored AGAIN...but this time...at OK OK OK you will be shocked...are you sitting down... at GOODWILL on Torrance Blvd. Among my finds.... Juicy sweats just about brand new (gave them to my cute babysitter that we love-she was thrilled) for $2, Hurley and Quiksilver shirts for the little guy..and a JUNK FOOD sweatshirt! OMG! Not to mention I got this organizer thingy for the kids rooms, an awesome new in box Target serving tray for chips (you know the cute basket ones), and more....

OK... insomnia wearing off,,,,goodnight! 

Ninette.....

and for you wondering about the name....it's my BELOVED grandma's nic-name.... so SHUT UP already!

Amazon.com: Primigi Toddler/Little Kid Oneida Boot: Apparel

Amazon.com: Primigi Toddler/Little Kid Oneida Boot: Apparel

regular $82...and now $28 AND 20% off....WHAT????

Amazon.com: adidas Kids' Ketchikan Trail Running Shoe: Apparel

Amazon.com: adidas Kids' Ketchikan Trail Running Shoe: Apparel

If your little guy is a 10.5 these adidas shoes are $14.89 BUT WAIT...then they are 20% offf MORE...so do the math and OMG!

Amazon.com: umi Infant/Toddler Poppy T-Strap: Apparel

Amazon.com: umi Infant/Toddler Poppy T-Strap: Apparel Regular $I don't know prob. $68

Too small for my little gal...but OH SO CUTE!!! $20 for some sizes and colors ..I love the olime , range and pink!!!

They have toddler sizes up to 8 in stock!

If you get them go through my site so I get ther referral as your personal shopper!!

xoxoxox

Celebrity Sunglasses Finder StarShop

Celebrity Sunglasses Finder StarShop

THIS IS AN AWESOME SITE....My computer is being CRAZY and will not let me see how much they are charging.... so not sure of their prices...BUT...you can see all the latest glasses on your favorite celebs.... I LOVE THIS SITE!!!

Amazon.com: GUCCI 1825 STRASS BLC BLACK RIMLESS SHIELD SUNGLASSES: Apparel

Amazon.com: GUCCI 1825 STRASS BLC BLACK RIMLESS SHIELD SUNGLASSES: Apparel

I think I really like these Gucci's.... and for $99 they are quite the deal! Again...celebrity Katherine Heigel (Izzy) owns a pair and I found a pic of her in them....very cute!

Amazon.com: VERSACE 4114 GB1/87 BLACK PLASTIC GRAY LENS SUNGLASSES: Apparel

Amazon.com: VERSACE 4114 GB1/87 BLACK PLASTIC GRAY LENS SUNGLASSES: Apparel

These are $142...so I almost didn't post.....BUT...good deal...I will upload celebrities wearing all these glasses as soon as I get some bugs out of the ol laptop!

Amazon.com: dior stronger: Apparel

Amazon.com: dior stronger: Apparel

DIOR STRONGER glasses (thats the name I don't think its an adjective.... :) ) are on sale on Amazon.com for under $100...regular $300+......................... VERY CUTE PAULA (who told me she needed new shades from my blog)...I think you would like them....

Click on the Amazon link if youa re getting them and AMAZON will thank me with a referral fee....

If you want me to look for a certain sunglass style for you....add a comment or send me an email and I will try!

Designer outlet shopping in Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times

Designer outlet shopping in Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times

great article to save to your computer...Great deals.... on REALLY high end brands.... Kitson outlet, Trin Turk Outlet and other great places to know about if you are living in LA....

Laundry by Shelli Segal Kimono Silk Dress - Day Dresses View All - Nordstrom.com - kimono - fashion - shelli segal Stylehive BM228762

Laundry by Shelli Segal Kimono Silk Dress - Day Dresses View All - Nordstrom.com - kimono - fashion - shelli segal Stylehive BM228762

I AM SO EXCITED....TJ MAXX has INSANE deals if you dig around..... during the earthquake today went shopping and it was off the Richter (ha ha).... I bought THIS EXACT LAUNDRY 100% SILK dress size 6 (I am small on top big on bottome) and it fits SOOOOOOO CUTE! This site shows the dress for $230.... bought it TODAY for ....... $20 ....

I got another one too...more tunic looking.... both $20...

Other SCORES... Rich and Skinny Black ....Jeans (see pic)...$25 regular $180...(although I did see on sale for $85 on Revolve.com)....and they make me feel skinny...and RICH...jk

Ok...also got some cute little Verigo dress for teaching for $15...and a three dot t-shirts/dress for $15...

My Mom got some cute sweaters for $15....

REALLY REALLY AMAZING DEALS...you just go to the RED CLEARNACE section...and look through each piece of clothing one by one...look for the BRANDS! I ALMOST bought an awesome La Rok shirt for $40 but it was too big...and they had several ALICE +OLIVIA dresses (regular $400) for $80... and tops too...very fun for you 20 somethings...just a bot short for me...but if I had spare money I would have purchased and worn with jeans...

Geisha Top - Meghan Online Shop

Geisha Top - Meghan Online Shop

This picture from the site for Meghan by Meghan Fabulous

$99 I am not sure if this works for the classroom teacher and occasional night ot at Riviera Mexican ...BUT surely for you girls with much cooler places to go...this is a GOOD BUY! Regular $200+... I think its gorgeous.... I will keep checking her sale for my beloved Tunic Dress..and keep you posted...

Meghan Fabulous Tunic Dress...I WISH!

I LOVE the Tunic dress by Meghan (Meghan Fabulous) as seen on A lister celebs....

But...until I find a deal for under $100,,,I will have to run to Forever 21 to get this VERY CUTE little Tunic wanna be... THE ONE ON THE RIGHT...just in case I fooled ya!

BTW the dress (long in the last post) is also a wanna be Meghan long dress on their site....

darling dress!! Forever21.com

Esperanza Halter Maxi Dress $27.80

SO cute...looks like its from ANTHOPOLOGY.... and under $30....long gold necklace...flip flops...perfect.

Etsy :: WhimsyRanch :: Whimsy Ranch

Etsy :: WhimsyRanch :: Whimsy Ranch

MY FAVORITE....Marie (Whimsy Ranch) is an artist! Unique, show stopping outfits for girls....BUT...now that she sells to Fred Segal and other boutiques the price is HIGH... But no fear..I have the scoop for you...SHe is at the STUDIO CITY FARMERS MARKET every weekend... Google Whimsy Ranch for more details...her times, etc. are lsited on her site!

Ava's Closet

Ava's Closet

OK...quick find... "President Not Princess" t-shirts for little girls with STRONG minds... LOVE IT... $20

They also have "Doctor not Diva"

Small Paul clearance sale and other stuff too!

http://www.sunshineshipbaby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=60

AWESOME clearance on Small Paul at Sunshinebaby.com

Amazon.com is jsut like the STOCK MARKET

OK...I am not sure WHY but the Amazon.com Deals go up and down like the stock market (or lately housing market). Sometimes I buy a shoe for $20-$40 and the NEXT DAY its back up to $100. SO... I will post a product or two under my favorites... WATCH the price and buy it when its LOW. I put the Lelly Kelly boots I just got for the little gal on there...and of course they are showing up for $91 now when I bought at $37... SO..if you love a certain brand...check it often..OR wait for me to catch it...then Buy it while its HOT.

That's the key buy a little bit all the time...and always under $30-$40 and you will be ahead of the game...

Amazon.com: Charles by Charles David Women's Pump-Up Boot: Apparel

Amazon.com: Charles by Charles David Women's Pump-Up Boot: Apparel

SIZE 8 ONLY $99 reg. just under $300

Amazon.com: Joy Chen Women's Harley Boot: Apparel

Amazon.com: Joy Chen Women's Harley Boot: Apparel

Size 6, 9, and 10 are $99 (under $100) for $284 boots!

Los Angeles South Bay Beach Cities Housing Bubble

Los Angeles South Bay Beach Cities Housing Bubble

OK...not a deal..but this is a GOOD BLOG.... and it may get you on board with buying deals....talks about the economy in specifics to our beach cities

Amazon.com: Primigi Toddler/Little Kid Azalea Mary Jane: Apparel

Amazon.com: Primigi Toddler/Little Kid Azalea Mary Jane: Apparel $21 (CHECK the next link for the sizes above)

OMG THESE ARE DARLING!! UNDER $20..MY KINDA DEAL! GREAT for your little gal...or a friend's baby shower! Regular $70ish...

Amazon.com: Primigi Toddler/Little Kid Azalea Mary Jane: Apparel

Amazon.com: Primigi Toddler/Little Kid Azalea Mary Jane: Apparel

Should be the pricing and availability chart (ALWAYS look for this link on AMAZON...if you click on that link up POPS the window with all the sizes that are offered at the DEAL price.)

Deals in the City-South Bay Edition

Hello.... my friend just gave me a great suggestion..and I think I found the PERFECT place for her idea...lets start a POST for the deals around town (or on the web) LETS CALL THIS "DEALS IN THE CITY -SOUTH BAY EDITION" for now...if I find out that there are friends around LA in Pasadena, Valencia, West LA, etc...we will start a new post for you all...and we can all shop by region in LA...OMG this is so cool.....Thanks Ando Surf!

I am sure that I am blogging to my friends at this point....BUT....lets start a COOL post for REALLY good deals on REALLY cool duds.... If you know of an amazing RIDICULOUS sales on designer clothing for women, kids, dudes, etc..(meaning dogs I guess)...post it in the comments section so we can check it out... C'mon....its SO fun....just brag about your deals..you KNOW you want to!

shop it to me a website that alerts you to deals on your fav. brands! Not sure but checking it out!

My friend just sent me a cool site called shop it to me...They ask you your favorite brands and then email you when they go on sale...I signed up for kids' clothing...so I will let you know if I find anything amazing.... As you know, to me a sale is NOT 20% off...I like to spend less than $30...and prefer RIDICULOUS DEALS... but we shall see....I you have used this site and and wish to comment let us know!! Thanks... Ninette xoxox

All of the below pasted from the website www.shopittome.com

What is Shop It To Me?You can think of us as your free personal online shopper. Select your favorite apparel brands (such as Theory, Prada, Armani, Ella Moss, Juicy Couture, Seven Jeans, DKNY, or BCBG) and sizes. We'll scour the websites of leading retailers like Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Banana Republic, Gap, Zappos and Bluefly and email a daily or weekly summary of which new items go on sale in your size.

Here is a sample email (click on the image below to enlarge it):

Why do I need Shop It To Me?Have you ever been frustrated to finally find the clothing you wanted on sale but discover that it was not in your size? Are you just too busy to spend hours each day searching the web for the latest deals? If so, then Shop It To Me is for you!

Does Shop It To Me cost money?No. Shop It To Me has partnered with dozens of leading retailers to make sure it will always be a free service. Of course, if you still feel obliged to send us cash, designer clothing or cases of Napa Valley wine, we certainly won't object.
How often do I get an email?When you sign up, you can specify whether or not you wish to receive daily, weekly, or semi-weekly emails. However, you will only get an email if a new item you have selected appears on sale in your size.
How do I start?It's simple. Sign up today for your free Shop It To Me account and provide us with your email address and clothing preferences. After you sign up, you will start receiving daily or weekly emails with items match your preferences.
Can I tell my friends?Absolutely! Shop It To Me has primarily been spread by word of mouth, so please tell your friends, acquaintances, work-mates, loved-ones, or random strangers.
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Is Shop It To Me SPAM?No! Shop It To Me is a closed and private email list with a required subscription. We hate spam as much (if not more) than you and only want you to use the service if you find it useful.
Why don't you have Retailer X?In order to maintain the highest level of quality, Shop It To Me has limited our searches to a small group of top-quality retailers. However, we are always open for suggestions. If you would like us to add a particular retailer, please send us feedback.
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The New Mart and CA MART wholesale open to PUBLIC TODAY

Hi...in case you check this TODAY...its the best day ever (as Sponge Bob would say) its the last Friday of the month...and that means the CA MART for kids clothing and the NEW MART for C&C, GREEN Clothing LA, William Rast, Free People (sometimes), Michael Stars t-shirts (always open)...you never know what showrooms will be open... get there SOON...before 10 is much better... need direction... google "NEW MART" and the site will give you the directions and also a link to all the showrooms that are open... if you search showrooms you can see what lines they carry....if you want to know more send me an email or post a comment...

Amazon.com UMI SHOES

Umi shoes for little ones (boys and girls) on sale for $30 or less (regular $60+)...

go to amazon.com....type in UMI...and sort your search LOW TO HIGH....

SOUTH BAY SHOPPING

Hi....I called this shopping in LA because I travel outside of my South Bay Bubble as often as I can to find the deals...but more often than not there is no need! I have created this site for several reasons...but ONE BIGGY...most of the other sites on shopping in LA focus on LA proper...not the South Bay. I also noticed a lask of like minded deal searchers on websites that advertise that they will give you the "scoop" on the deals... A ton of the deals I find are for me...but I get equal JOY from finding designer duds for the tots and for the hubby too... so I will post those often... If you find hip deals in the South Bay (or LA) and would like to share, please post your finds under the Monthy log of my shopping finds.... I think there are a ton of sites out there...but if you and I have the same taste (M Frederick, Savvy, Fred Segal, Shop Bop, etc...) then join the blog so I do not feel that I am writing this for myself...and also we can share our secret finds!

How to FIND the deals in Marshalls, ROSS, and TJ MAXX

OK....

My friends tell me they HATE these stores...I am here to tell you why it is worth the several minutes to stop into these stores often and frequently...it is PAINLESS and you will find deals that will make any shopping addict feeling like they just won the Lotto!

#1 SKIP the reg. racks (unless you have an hour +) run in and look for those BIG RED CLEARANCE SIGNS. Stop, find you needed size (kids, hubby, you??) and look for the labels... once you start to know the brands you can quickly sift through the Liz Claiborne, Ralph Lauren, and Limited stuff and find your fashion FINDS...

Start small....look for premium denim.... look for brands like Joe's, Seven for All Man Kind (DO NOT BE so silly as to fall for those "SEVEN" jeans from some random mall store), Paper Denim and cloth, Juicy, Joie (I think I spelled that right?), etc... I think that the Seven for All Mankind jeans are still over priced for clearance,,,but keep looking...I just found the Juicy Linen Pants (I already scored) in there for $30... some of the brands are so high end that you may not even know them.... It seems that TJ MAXX and MARSHALLS get a TON of their jeans from Neiman Marcus. If you want to do your homework.... go on Neiman Marcus online site and print out the brand sheet.... tuck it in your purse....

OH...and DO NOT try this at ROSS in WOMENS' ...there is a TON of (sorry but ...) Crap int he womens' dept. lately... BUT, ROSS has a ton of surfer girls clothing...Billabong, Roxy, etc... Great place for tanks, sundresses, ts, and sweats! If your man wears those surfer boy brands check the mens' scene.... great finds there...AMZING deals!

THE BEST HEALTH DEAL.... pricey but best sunscreen in the nation

OK... I think that deals ARE important but "Every Cosmo Mom" knows that we MUST beware of all the crazy chemicals and products we are putting in and on our childrens' sacred bods...well I went on an internet search for the BEST sunscreen...one with the LEAST scary chemicals and the BEST coverage....well, this BADGER sunscreen is rated the BEST sunscreen in the nation by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). They are an independent "GREEN" non-profit that seems to be the most unbias opinion on the web. Most other "best sunscreen" studies and polls )if you look closely) have a Dr. or sponsor with funding from a MAJOR pharm. company with vested interest.....so I found WAY TOO MUCH info. But in the end I special ordered a case of this Badger sunscreen and my friends all paid me back...it smells amazing and feels food too... its active ingr. is Zinc (but its Micro. particles) so it goes on white (like the #2 CA Baby sunscreen) BUT it fades away.... its also waterproof...OH...and yes MICRO particles are scary too...BUT...from my (non medical research) it seems that ZINC is a metal found in our body (and vitamins) so even if it did get in the sunscreen...which the research shows it does not...it would not hurt you or your kids!

SO there!


http://www.badgerbalm.com/pc-372-6-spf-30-for-face-body.aspx

Welcome to my first post how I spend under $200 a month on designer brands!

Shopping in LA...

First, a little bit about me... I LOVE designer brands they are amazing quality, wear WAY better over time, and face it you look much HOTTER in a pair of Joes Jeans then in a pair of Mossimo jeans for that big night out on the town! The reason I am starting this blog is to share my secret.....shhhhhhhh ...... the Joe's Jeans I bought were MUCH cheaper than the pair I saw at Target! So, I do LOVE target, but why would I buy jeans for $40 there when I can buy a pair of Joes Jeans for $30? The answer, for most of you with a strong sense of the pulse of fashion, is you KNOW you would buy the Joe's Jeans!

So.... I am going to FINALLY purge all my favorite tips for shopping in LA. If you are reading this and you are NOT in LA...no worries, you can also find some AMAZING deals online and also in chain stores (that I will mention FREQUENTLY) like Marshalls, TJ MAXX (my favorite), and even ROSS.

I am budgeted $200 a month for all my personal needs. No, not a kids, a wife who LOVES shopping but lives in a home with a big ol' mortgage and lots of kids and bills! Most months I spend about $100 on clothing and my closet is full of great trendy pieces, classic designer favorites, and fun finds!

My favorite brands are Joe's Jeans, Danang, C&C, La Rok (although own only a few pieces), all premium denims (Paper Denim and Cloth, Ed Hardy -I like the jeans not the shirts-, J Brand, TAG +, and the usuals True Religion and 7 for All Mankind and much more). For children I love Flowers by Zoe, (or is it for Zoe-I always forget) 2B Free, Splendid, Roxy, Quiksilver (all the surfer clothing), Umi shoes (and the other Euro shoes too Naturino etc.), a local favorite Whimsy Ranch, premium denim for kids, and more.....

YEP....I buy all this for under $200 a month! I have a rule, I never (EVER) spend over $40 for one piece of clothing. I have broken my rule only a few times and only by about $20 max.. Mostly, on average, I spend $30 or less on an item (and it is 80% of the time a designer brand).

Ok.... so now you get an idea of who I am and my passion/obsession....

I will post my finds as I purchase and hopefully you can share with me any great finds or tips too!!

Happy shopping!!