Tag Archives: bargains

Bad Habit: I Tell People How Much I Paid

Amelia McDonell-ParryJune 23, 2010 //

I have this weird habit. Despite being very uncomfortable talking about money in almost every other scenario, whenever someone compliments me on something I’m wearing, I immediately blurt out how much I paid for it, but only in cases when I’ve gotten a great deal. For example, while walking my dog this morning, I ran into my neighbor, who complimented my yellow dress.

“Thank you! It’s actually Club Monaco, but I got it at Buffalo Exchange [a resale mini-chain] for $20!” I blurted out. Oops. Homegirl didn’t ask me where I got it, let alone for how much, so why did I tell her? The thing is, I do this all the time.
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Fred Flare Skirt Beats Anthropologie Style At Half The Price

Lily QJune 10, 2010 //

We’ve had a thing for this Anthropologie skirt (left) for a while now. The bright colors are alluring, the shape is flattering, and we just want it, dammit. A rather unattractive price tag, however, has held us back. That, after all, is not the sort of skirt you can wear all the time without being called out on it. So, imagine our pleasure when we came across this similar style at Fred Flare (right). The two colorful skirts share their whimsy, but the black waistband, somewhat more streamlined shape, and much prettier price tag make the Fred Flare version a whole lot easier to pull off. [$49, Fred Flare] Keep reading »

Our Favorite Post-Holiday Deals

Wendy AtterberryJanuary 12, 2010 //

Let’s face it — shopping in January can be a lot more fun than shopping during the madness of the holidays. For one thing, the pressure to find everyone the perfect gift has been lifted, and most stores have slashed prices off the inventory in an effort to clear space for their spring stock. It can be the perfect time of year to find classic investment pieces for one’s home or wardrobe, or even fun pieces you wouldn’t want to pay the full price for. Grace Bonney of Design*Sponge, one of our favorite design blogs, took the New York Times shopping with her recently and found some great post-holiday deals on some super cute home stuff. I especially like the melamine tray she found at Fishs Eddy for under 8 bucks. Keep reading »

I’m A Gilt Groupie And Proud Of It!

Annika HarrisApril 29, 2009 //

I love a bargain, and I try not to pay full price for anything that goes on my body or hangs from the crook of my arm. So, the day Amelia invited me to join Gilt Groupe, a members-only, designer sample sale website, was one of the best days of my life. How did I, a woman who prides herself on being able to find a bargain in a haystack or jumbled Loehmann’s rack, not know about it? I pondered this question for about a half-second because you have to be fast on Gilt to beat the other 999,999 members. Some people probably wonder why (and how) Gilt is causing such a frenzy, especially in a recession. But I’d ask those same people: Why not? Keep reading »