26 Feb

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Having a hard time finding thrift stores in your area? The Thrift Shopper lets you search for second-hand retailers by zip code For the 5'4 and under crowd, The Budget Fashionista has Five Budget Style Picks for petite ladies Check out this cute (and eco-friendly!) DIY-tutorial on how to make a clock out of junk mail Virgin America is offering an Ultimate Style Makeover, including roundtrip airfare and a makeover from Banana Republic Check out Travelzoo's Top 20 deals with blowout prices to every travel destination you can dream of Can't afford or...

25 Feb

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Uber stylist Rachel Zoe recently unveiled her  (Not So) Basic Guide of 20 wardrobe essentials every woman needs in her closet. Though most of Ms. Zoe’s picks were a bit out of my (and most likely your) price range, here are 5 more of the essential pieces (click here for last week's picks and here for the first five picks), at a price we can all afford! *Be sure to check back next week for final installment of the wardrobe basics {for less}. 1. Denim Jacket: Macy's, $39.99. 2....

24 Feb

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I love a great cheap chic find but when you break down the cost per wear ratio, is it really a waste of money to buy a cheaper item? Cheaper can (but not always) equal lesser quality and not likely to be in your closet for more than a few seasons. Believe me, I know cheap doesn't always mean crappy. My Payless shoes that lasted longer than my Manolos are a great example of that. But let's look at the boucle jackets above. The Forever 21 blazer (left) is...

23 Feb

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I've been increasingly dining in lately. Not just due to limited funds (I'm saving up for a vacation), but I love adding new recipes to my culinary repertoire. Every week I'll hit you with a delicious meal that's easy to make and doesn't require expensive or an extensive list of ingredients. This week I made Shrimp Scampi over Pasta. I based it on All You's recipe. With just a few ingredients, I knew I could easily prepare a hearty Sunday dinner. I omitted the crushed red pepper (because I...