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Macy’s Shares Friends & Family Discount

Kori Ellis — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:21:29 +0000

If you are shopping for Mother’s Day, head over to Macy’s from April 29 – May 4, 2009. They are sharing their Friends & Family employee discount with everyone for six days. So it’s a fabulous time to shop.

The discount entitles you to 25% off select merchandise. You can print this coupon and bring it into the store, or enter the code MACYSFRIEND online at Macys.com during checkout.

I received this information M80 on behalf of Macy’s and it’s a fabulous discount, if you are shopping for Mother’s Day, graduation gifts or even spring and summer fashions for yourself.

Additionally, Macy’s is having a sale this weekend with 20-50% off a variety of terrific items. I’m considering the Alfani dress pictured here – it’s only $66.75. What a bargain!

Image: Macys.com

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Fake Out: Dress Like a Million Bucks

Kori Ellis — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:23:27 +0000

Are you running with a crowd that has a little bit more cash than you? Trying to impress your friends and co-workers with your hot wardrobe? Believe it or not, you can fake out your friends and dress like a million bucks without going into debt. Here are some ways you can look fabulous on a budget.

Rent a Designer Bag
Take a lesson from Jennifer Hudson’s character, Louise, in Sex and the City: The Movie. Head to Bag, Borrow or Steal and rent a designer bag. If you can’t throw down a couple grand on the latest luxury handbags, sunglasses and jewelry, you can rent authentics from their collection. Whether you need it for a week or several months, bagborroworsteal.com will let you rent it as long as you need. Celebs borrow jewelry for Awards shows and events, so why not you too?

Shop Smart
You can get anything you want on a discount if you shop smart, from Jimmy Choo shoes to designer evening gowns. Sign up for email alerts from department store websites and other retailers. You will get notices of upcoming sales straight to your inbox. Keep an eye out on sales toward the end of each season as they are trying to move merchandise to make room for the new season’s stock. Check out our other suggestions on how to look great and shop smart.

Wear Fashion Jewelry
Sure, diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but cubic zirconia can be your BFF too. CZ are top quality these days and no one is going to tell them difference. Pick up a pair of simple stud earrings or a glitzy cuff bracelet. Most department stores offer a wide selection of fashion jewelry.

Buy Knock-Offs
I know it’s almost sacrilegious to encourage anyone to buy knockoffs, but some of them look damn good these days. You can find knockoffs on designer handbags and fashions on eBay and other auction sites, as well as at local flea markets and shops. Many of them even come with the designer labels. Be forewarned though, a $25 Prada bag isn’t going to last long.

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Holiday Horse Santa Hat

SP Bragg — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:10:27 +0000

Did I ever mention that I was one of those teens that just had to have a horse of her own if my life was to mean anything at all?? Yes, I was quite insufferable. Well, his name was King and I never made him wear a hat like this… but if I had found it back then I sure would have. Is this cute or what??

Photo Credit: Horse.com

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What’s Your Plans for the Day??

SP Bragg — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:50:52 +0000

Have yourself a great day and I will see you tomorrow. Can’t wait to go shopping lol…

Photo Credit: All Posters.com

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A Little Cashmere Will Do You Good

SP Bragg — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:14:57 +0000

You won’t have to worry about chilly wrists with these gloves and they look so warm and toasty! I also have the perfect coat to go with them! And from what I have been reading there is a hat and scarf to match! Almost makes winter fun now doesn’t it!

Details and Photo Credit: Brooklyn Industries

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Thursday’s Handbag- Brahmin Women’s Rosemary Backpack – Toasted Almond

SP Bragg — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:49:32 +0000

There are just soooo many gorgeous handbags and each Thursday I going to go looking to see what I can find. And be sure to check out my other blog here at b5media. It’s called Banging Bags! No, I’m not your regular bag fanatic… I just know what I like. Sometimes I can easily afford them and sometimes I can’t.

*I have to admit it… at one time I didn’t like this style at all, but they are starting to grow on me and this one is particularly gorgeous. They used to look too much like an old fashioned backpack, but not anymore.

Details: Embossed leather top-zip backpack features adjustable, removable shoulder straps. So, if you don’t want to carry the bag on your back… you don’t have to.

Photo Credit: Younkers

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Would You Be Tempted??

SP Bragg — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:45:15 +0000

If you spotted this hat in a really trendy department store, would you be tempted to try it on?? My point is… you just never know until you try it. Same goes for fashion. What is hanging on a hanger might look a whole lot better on you than it did on the hanger.

So, the next time you spot a hat… give it a shot. It just might be so you! It certainly works for Rebecca Twigley!

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A Little Heads Up

SP Bragg — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:12:28 +0000

I was just writing about how to spot a fake designer handbag over at Banging Bags and thought that maybe I should offer something like that over here. Do you have any idea how to spot a fake pair of Emporio Armani jeans or trousers. The video below shows you just how far these counterfeit companies will go to sell you fakes for big bucks.

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A Little Cheese Around Your Neck!

SP Bragg — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:24:20 +0000

I think that it’s finally time to put away the blooms that you featured around your neck all summer long. Sure they were cute, but it’s time for something a little different and I think that I found just the thing. No, you won’t attract mice, but people will stop long enough to figure out exactly what it is around your neck! I don’t think that it’s me, but still… I love something unexpected!

Available at Brookadelphia at Etsy ($45.00)

Photo Credit: Etsy

*Okay, I just have to ask… what are you wearing around your neck these days??

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Shopping While You Shrink

SP Bragg — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:20:10 +0000

I’m determined to get a flat stomach and I have the aching muscles to show for it. I have this little perpetual calendar on my bureau and each day gets a sticky note to let me track every sit-up I accomplish. Just seeing that little piece of paper staring at me makes me want to add another hundred to the daily total. You know… this just might work! I’m already up to 1400 this week. Hey, if my daughter can do it… so can I. I’m just going to ignore the fact that she is 20 something and I’m not.

But that brings you to the question of how to shop while you are dropping those inches. I have some jeans that I swear shrunk. I don’t remember ever being that skinny and while that is my goal… to get back into them, what do I do in the meantime? Somehow I stumbled upon (no not like that) this article and it gave me some ideas. Not all will work for me, but some will. That quarterly clothing swap won’t work for me because frankly, no one else in the world is built like I am. When they were passing out body shapes, I guess I wasn’t paying much attention and I took whatever was left over.

But I do have a few tricks that I rely on…

1. Scrubs have to be the most comfortable set of clothing imaginable. They are great for around the house.

2. Stretchy items are good. Wash them and they go right back to their original size.

3. Look for books that tell you what pieces flatter the shape you have. The trick is to know what NOT to wear. There is nothing worse than buying something that was a great price but looks horrid on you.

4. Try on items that you haven’t worn in a while. It almost feels like something brand new. And who knows… some items that hadn’t fit in the past, just might now!

5. Don’t give up if you don’t see results right away. Find little tricks that work for you and work them.

Do you have any little tricks to share? You can leave them in the comment section.

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