Style Deals Under $100

Who doesn't love a deal?  Here are some of my picks for great finds under $100 and tomorrow I will have great deals under $50!  Happy shopping girls!

10 Musts For The 70's Look

Big Statement Leather Belts Over Mini or Maxi Dresses
Lauren Hampton Blue Agate Handmade Belt

Surfing For Deals

We all love a great deal on fashion and these sites have some real bargains.  Check them out!  Happy Friday to all...

RENT THE RUNWAY-  A site where you can actually rent expensive designer clothing.

ROW NINE - The finer things for less!

BEYOND THE RACK - Fashion, accessories, beauty & home decor at up to 70% off.

HAUTE LOOK - Fashion, beauty, accessories and home decor at great prices!

SHOP IT TO ME - They actually do the shopping for you!  Give them your favorite designers and size and they email you the latest sales from sources like Neiman Marcus, Bluefly, Nordstrom, Bebe, Saks, Macys and more!

MY PERFECT SALE - All the sales... in one spot!

SWIRL - Clothing and accessories up to 75% off. 

DESIGNER APPAREL - Designer clothing and accessories bargains.

IDEELI - Luxury items at a discount.

TOBI - Sales on designer clothing at 30% to 70% off.

GILT - Daily sample sales up to 60% off. 

RUE LA LA - Designer clothing up to 80% off. 

Belt It Out!

Belts are one accessory that can finish off any outfit.  These are just a few ways to wear your favorite belts.  I have even worn a multi-strand long beaded necklace as a belt!  Get creative with your look and try something new.  Another great idea is a skinny leather belt worn up high under the chest with a long maxi dress!

On The Hunt...

This past weekend I went to my favorite consignment shop The Fashion Exchange to hunt down some pieces to add to my wardrobe that are in keeping with this season's trends.  I scored some fab deals on these!  Not only that, it inspired me to create some fun accessories to wear with them!

TREND:  NEUTRALS & GOLD
FOUND IT FOR $20.00

TREND:  HALTER NECKLINE
FOUND IT (AND IT'S A NICOLE MILLER!) FOR $28.00

TREND:  HALTER NECKLINE
FOUND IT FOR $26.00

TREND:  SHEER
FOUND IT FOR $24.00

TREND:  CROCHET
FOUND IT FOR $24.00

TREND:  LACE
FOUND IT FOR $24.00

Free Fashion For Your Wardrobe

We all know how hard things have been in the last few years due to the economy so finding ways to look great on a budget is now the "in" thing to do!  What could be more fun than a bunch of your favorite friends getting together and swapping their clothes while sipping a glass of chardonnay?  Here is how it works:

Invite a few of your friends over to swap some of the things in their wardrobe that they no longer wear or use.  It could be clothing, handbags, accessories, jewelry, shoes, etc..  Limit the amount of items to a certain number which you as the hostess can decide upon.  The more items, the longer the swap will last (and the more chardonnay you will need on hand!).   Each guest should bring a tasty treat to share as well as whatever they want to drink (this is a money saving party so you as the hostess should not have to foot the expense!).

The day or evening of the event:

• Make sure you have a full length mirror available for guests to see how they look in their potential new items.  Also, have a private room or space available for guests to try on clothing.
• Write each persons name on a slip of paper and put them into a bowl. 
• When guests arrive have them sort their items into appropriate piles (shirts, pants, jewelry...etc..).
• Draw one slip of paper from the bowl and read the name.  This person goes first.  She then can choose 1 item from any of the piles.  Then choose the next person and keep going until all the names are chosen.  This is the order in which they will keep for the duration of the swap.  
• Each person keeps taking turns until all the clothing, jewelry, etc.. is taken. 
• If there are any items that are left at the end because nobody wanted them then the person who brought them can either take them back or they can be donated.  

Tips

• Keep the food away from the clothing and make sure the food being served isn't really messy (barbequed ribs would not be a good idea!).
• Put on some fun music and provide a nice atmosphere with a few candles
• Have "vote" signs available.  Make signs on small index cards that are given to each guest which read "KEEP" and "NO WAY".  This is fun if someone needs the opinion of the group.  The guest tries on the clothing and the other guests vote by holding up their sign.  

This can be a great night for all to laugh, talk, have tons of fun and best yet get some new fashions for their wardrobes without spending a dime!

Host a clothing swap with your gal pals and let us know about it!