tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60278241628804273182024-03-05T11:41:52.774-05:00Designer Life on a BudgetTips on finding the best designer bargainsDesigner Life on a Budgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05744447236189851440noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027824162880427318.post-29025945868410626642009-04-13T12:14:00.004-04:002009-04-13T12:26:09.843-04:00Calypso St. Barth Outlet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUauppM18LkwvmkP_oAy-3hxs7CGmI6ypwxW7UU8N1n7IS46CI2EHKF8GdXCHaS4QNGEEa7FM4mpntp5AnYbpqp3LrnKg_Y_O61Xe8LtFWiAT9EkQZ92E9IhdqV9L2eKzYD0vq0RyRWY/s1600-h/1calypso_outletsoho.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324212494309676450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUauppM18LkwvmkP_oAy-3hxs7CGmI6ypwxW7UU8N1n7IS46CI2EHKF8GdXCHaS4QNGEEa7FM4mpntp5AnYbpqp3LrnKg_Y_O61Xe8LtFWiAT9EkQZ92E9IhdqV9L2eKzYD0vq0RyRWY/s320/1calypso_outletsoho.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I am going on a last minute business trip to NYC tomorrow and have about an hour and a half to kill before the afternoon meeting starts. I am going to try and fit in a quick trip to the <a href="http://www.calypso-celle.com/shop/cart.php">Calypso St. Barth</a> outlet in Soho. If you're not familiar with this brand, they make make great tunics & dresses. If you like Tory Burch, you'll probably like this brand...similar cuts and comfort, but less "crazy" prints.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I'll keep you posted if I find any good bargains!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Designer Life on a Budgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05744447236189851440noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027824162880427318.post-1396978406833286042009-04-09T21:32:00.005-04:002009-04-09T22:02:13.150-04:00Jack Rogers - The East Coast Staple<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhc19K1qOKf7HgRExQCxjCEehPrgG0Kt9lk_Fe-_-aUL_oc4ehabHZVrkSpr0bR2MWblLbwNqLVZaEJLReW9ce_HEFrD85c9nPQBvT8MuVpPwRGvSsLqYhGJANciY9m-BRGGu3pJPMlOE/s1600-h/Jack+Rogers+Mid+Wedge.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhc19K1qOKf7HgRExQCxjCEehPrgG0Kt9lk_Fe-_-aUL_oc4ehabHZVrkSpr0bR2MWblLbwNqLVZaEJLReW9ce_HEFrD85c9nPQBvT8MuVpPwRGvSsLqYhGJANciY9m-BRGGu3pJPMlOE/s320/Jack+Rogers+Mid+Wedge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322875594649816562" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These <a href="http://www.navajosandals.com/index.htm">handmade leather thongs</a> have been around since the 1960's and are a staple in my summer wardrobe. It takes only a few days to break them in and they are so comfortable! The best part...they seem to go with everything. The metallic leather thongs are my favorite, especially the platinum color, but I'm contemplating <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QGS1iKBJUt6_1zAOaL-UzyRnpyawwGn4NBOpcQeMiFS5fGWYuevNcvMstp2PCiie4aTeysJs1jMTfy82_kUy8MwhYlb8v0jr3ATWT9r45KvypPfUNvMKiEVbJqc9SQM5Zvom6bLq3yE/s1600-h/jack+rogers+cork.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QGS1iKBJUt6_1zAOaL-UzyRnpyawwGn4NBOpcQeMiFS5fGWYuevNcvMstp2PCiie4aTeysJs1jMTfy82_kUy8MwhYlb8v0jr3ATWT9r45KvypPfUNvMKiEVbJqc9SQM5Zvom6bLq3yE/s320/jack+rogers+cork.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322875323395260498" border="0" /></a>adding the natural cork to my collection this season . The new mini-wedge is also very cute. What are your fave's?<br /><br />If you are ready to stock up, why not save 15%? The popular colors never go on sale, but right now you can <a href="http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/Results.aspx?N=6207&Ntk=SearchInterface&Ntt=jack+rogers&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallany&Nty=1">save at shoes.com</a> by using the coupon code <span style="font-weight: bold;">15OFF</span> during checkout.Designer Life on a Budgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05744447236189851440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027824162880427318.post-63721557461384850212009-04-09T15:00:00.005-04:002009-04-09T15:26:30.936-04:00Ralph Lauren Friends and Family Discount<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMEQoaeDyuTcvMK6z8JD0vSEobftvehuav7HEwaTYzhdgzx2DjW_iAND6Ebh8yTqqwWzFZiE2J2YfdruRNNgI_bZctOnkYEExQTY6TmqALUSdKvI_CqwhicNnTEjwng6HXWFH8inA6Pjg/s1600-h/Lauren+Shelly+Ruffle+Shirt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMEQoaeDyuTcvMK6z8JD0vSEobftvehuav7HEwaTYzhdgzx2DjW_iAND6Ebh8yTqqwWzFZiE2J2YfdruRNNgI_bZctOnkYEExQTY6TmqALUSdKvI_CqwhicNnTEjwng6HXWFH8inA6Pjg/s320/Lauren+Shelly+Ruffle+Shirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322772573639262146" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsXpDpJAdaDIXHJczU_BpnnGzIa0SFawy84oxzToNQy_TAvPX7vmLuGXsq5cgJhaiZG0rliDX5ka4V67nsiMLalS2qH_iMaAIAjUVFZNAxHAXAh90L4J7AXdIEvAcu5GXnZI6mAJXKBw/s1600-h/Blue+Label+Halther+Dress.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsXpDpJAdaDIXHJczU_BpnnGzIa0SFawy84oxzToNQy_TAvPX7vmLuGXsq5cgJhaiZG0rliDX5ka4V67nsiMLalS2qH_iMaAIAjUVFZNAxHAXAh90L4J7AXdIEvAcu5GXnZI6mAJXKBw/s320/Blue+Label+Halther+Dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322772436744274418" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For a very limited time, take an additional <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?ab=global_logo">30% off everything online</a>. From the affordable Lauren collection to the drool-worthy Black Label designer collection.<br /><br />Simply enter coupon code RLSP2009 during checkout. Hurry though, this offer expires on 4/14. As an added bonus, orders more than $150 ship for free.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div>Designer Life on a Budgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05744447236189851440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027824162880427318.post-85129556305743737412009-04-08T14:45:00.006-04:002009-04-08T16:18:55.315-04:002009 Lilly Pulitzer Warehouse Sale<a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/">Lilly Pulitzer</a> is one of my favorite summer brands. The classic shift dresses are very well made and never go out of style. They are always appropriate for Easter Sunday, cocktails on the waterfront, or a comfy option for a day of shopping.<br /><br />The company headquarters are located outside of Philadelphia, PA and twice a year they hold a warehouse sale at the <a href="http://www.vfconventioncenter.com/">Valley Forge Convention Center</a>. This year the summer sale is set for June 3-6. I have never gone, but am highly considering! Especially if I can get my hands on any of their great 50<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> Anniversary <a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/page/jubileeinfo">Jubilee Collection</a>!<br /><br />Has anyone gone before? I would love to hear about any prior experiences you may have had.<br /><br />This is a great retrospective for those that are not familiar with the brand, and those that love the brand may learn something as well. Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwJh8OKYvxhk8S8UpzATr0p3gCKqM7p6wATF4-NalsWv71BrcIsIfYWzfiAHfUCn6VoUUYlEUQyURKmRZ-CIQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Designer Life on a Budgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05744447236189851440noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027824162880427318.post-27575159830868686492009-04-07T22:32:00.006-04:002009-04-08T13:22:20.524-04:00Best. Eyeshadow. Ever.I have more make-up than any one woman should ever own in a lifetime. Very rarely do I ever buy the same thing twice, but there are a few exceptions. One of those is Stila Kitten eyeshadow. The shimmery neutral shade with a pop of warmth looks good on everyone. All my friends now wear it and continue to buy it as well.<br /><br />Imagine my delight when <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/">Hautelook</a> had a special Stila sale and I not only got Kitten, but three other popular Stila shades, Major Lash mascara, illuminating tinted moisturizer, lip glaze and convertible color. How much do you think all this cost?<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322150343221433970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfLcmWCad1PmFK7SzhGWkag6E-Mdnj7wV7WXZemNKlLNIRjWwwG0frRSdcYJoXEllZKsmoF76mDAcKpAJga5kcNbuk-NdoaIBXX9fS1mE5LNXqHmqS6DnV-_aMB7uom7fcz3emR9-Gig/s320/The+Best+of+Stila+at+Ulta.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>I will happily pay $18 for Kitten because it is worth it, but this kit was a steal. $20 for everything you see listed above!<br /></div><div>The sales on Hautelook only last for a few days, but you can still get this great <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2203842&productId=xlsImpprod1040220&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80045#details">kit on Ulta </a>for $40, and with 20% off one item it's $32 using coupon code 22074.</div><br /><div>Hautelook is an invite only sample sale website. If you would like an invite, just shoot me your email and I will send you an invitation. </div>Designer Life on a Budgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05744447236189851440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027824162880427318.post-21252355897942008832009-04-07T21:14:00.004-04:002009-04-08T17:03:38.737-04:00Deluxe China Pattern on the CheapOver the years, I have bought my fair share of 5-piece place settings for various friends as they've <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">leapt</span> from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">single hood</span> to marriage. I loved browsing through all the patterns, often wondering what I would choose one day for my own registry. Well, flash forward several years, I'm 34 and have yet to meet The One, but have found the pattern of my dreams.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322128684390281426" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 282px; height: 220px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xJRM9lqOPAWCV1bUVr7Ewp5iCyoGvcxT6CAsSZzX4EXMjNwGKEGqOJpQfEtfPviU_8qMrhyphenhyphenWoOfuu00cMcJJlJNqxven7sid3pLhPF7LD50DBKIvbo4uxsY3MPym_LerRtxXJhLf2LA/s320/bernardaud+etoiles.jpg" border="0" /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><a href="http://www.bernardaud.fr/GB/index.html">Bernardaud's</a></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Etoiles</span> Collection is beautiful mix of modern elegance with just a hint of formality. The pale blue trimmed in gold mixed with the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">burgundy</span>-red <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">star burst</span> makes a perfect contrast that can easily be mixed and matched with other pieces.<br /><div></div><br /><div>This 5 piece setting retails for $335. Not in my budget! You can often find it slightly cheaper on some websites, often around the $270 mark. Not willing to pay this, I resorted to the bargain shoppers best friend...the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">EBay</span> Saved Search. If there is a particular item you are looking for, this is often the best way to find it at a better price. </div><div></div><div>Due to the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">EBay</span> Saved Search I got my first full set for $120. It arrived this week and is even more beautiful in person. The delicate <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">quality</span> is amazing! </div><br /><div></div><div>I do have a word of warning for this method, it may take patience. This is a rare pattern and I only get email hits every few months. But, even if it takes several years, I'll feel satisfied knowing I got such a beautiful product at a price I could afford!</div><div></div><div>If you have any other tips on finding great deals on china, crystal or silver, please share!</div><div></div>Designer Life on a Budgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05744447236189851440noreply@blogger.com0