Louboutin Sale!!!

If you haven't heard about it yet, make sure to check out Gilt Groupe today for their (gasp) Louboutin sale!!! www.gilt.com

Not a member yet? Leave a comment on this post that you want an invite, and I'll email you one asap. Although probably not in time for this fab sale. Still, Gilt Groupe has LOTS of amazing designer sales, and you won't regret signing up!

Other places to look for Louboutins on sale:
Barneys sale
Footcandy sale

Designer Chic on a Budget: Rue La La

You may have heard by now about the websites which have made a business off of selling its users designer clothes, shoes, and accessories at a discount price. Here’s a fabulous one: RueLaLa.com! Now, Rue La La is by invitation only, so, if you would like to gain access to some great designer discount bargains, you’ll need an invitation. Just email me at jwoys@umich.edu with something like “Ruelala.com invite” as the title, and I’ll send you your RueLaLa invitation! And you’ll be able to get cheap designer clothes. Nice!

Things I want: Urban Outfitters C2 Leather Bootie

I know, it's beautiful. And not to mention....it's perfect for fall! You could totally get away with wearing this in the summer, too (provided your feet don't get too hot!), which makes it a great transitional piece! And at half off, these boots are at a great price (I've been wanting them since the moment I laid eyes on them, but the price tag has been a little too...big). Originally $150, the boots are now $74.99...! Yeah, it's still a little steep for many of us frugal fashionistas out there, but I have a little trick up my sleeve, as usual...promotion code! So, use this Urban Outfitters Promo Code to get 10% off of your order: 4477WELCOME and then, like magic, your purchase will be 10% off! That means the boots will only be 60-some dollars, which makes them a good buy, even when you're on a budget!

Hot (and haute) for Fall: Plaid!

That's right. I said it. Plaid...is...in. Plaid, plaid, plaid! I know; it's a little hard for me to believe, too. Reminds me of the early early Marc Jacobs grunge look. But hey, plaid doesn't have to be grungy! In fact,
I think it can be incredibly cute when worn correctly (i.e. with a feminine touch). This fall, look for plaid pieces with feminine details like ruffles, or combine a more masculine plaid piece with something feminine like a high-waisted pencil skirt, or skinny jeans and heels. I promise, plaid can be good! And you can get cute plaid on a budget. Here are some of my favorite plaid blouses, tops, dresses, shoes, scarves and such popping up. Get your plaid for fall while it's hot!
Items from left to right, starting at the top:
ae tie neck blouse, $39.50
forever 21 multi color plaid shirt, $19.80
forever 21 silk plaid ruffle top, $34.80
forever 21 scarf, $6.80
charlotte russe purple plaid blouse, $16.99
wet seal plaid peep toe pumps, $24.50
wet seal plaid ruffle dress, $22.50
urban outfitters plaid long sleeve dress, $48.00

Retro chic for $89.29 (or LESS! Read on to learn how...)

This is how you look retro-chic. The revamped 50s diva look is very much in right now (just think about Amy Winehouse or Kenley from Season 5 of Project Runway...), and you can snag the look for less! A great way to pull together a polished retro look is with a high-waisted bottom (either jeans or a great skirt) and a voluminous blouse. I love love loveeee this blouse, especially because of its tie-neck. So cute! Pull it all together with some accessories (here, a headband) and some hot yellow platform pumps, and you'll not only be chic, but tall, too! And all without spending too much--under $90! This look totals $89.29, but if you use a handy alloy promo code, you can get 15% off of your order, making the jeans cost $33.58, for a grand total cost of only $83.37!!! Just make sure to check the box on your shopping bag page where it says 'promotion/catalog source code...type in the following code when it asks for it during checkout: aug15 ...then bam, 15% of of your whole purchase (only until August 15th..so hurry)! Now that's being a frugal fashionista.

Blouse $26.99
Shoes $20.00

Jeans $39.50
Headband $2.80

Cute Summer-into-Fall look for $63.18!

This is a beautiful, sophisticated summer look! The best part about the look, though, is that all of the pieces can be worn in the summer...and in the fall (well, maybe not the shorts...depending on where you live!)! This look is casual chic, but if you wore a solid-colored pencil skirt and heels instead of shorts and boots, you could really dress up the look! Here's the price breakdown: Open knit top: $17.80, henley shirt: $3.99, denim shorts: $15.80, black boots: $16.99 , headband: $3.80, and bracelet: $4.80. That makes a grand total of only $63.18, and you'll have pieces for summer and fall...not to mention enough money left over to pay the rent! ;)

Tribal chic in a maxi dress for only $40.79!!

I really adore this dress. Maxi dresses are still all the rage right now, and they're great for achieving that summery resort look. Just add a pair of cute sandals and an accessory (either a long, chunky necklace or some big earrings like the ultra-cute ones I'm showing here), and you are ready for the beach...or whatever! And now, you can have your own fabulous vacay look for not much cash! Get the dress for only $22.80, the earrings for a mere $5, and the fantastic shoes that will get you through the summer for just $12.99. That makes the grand total of this outfit $40.79. Talk about being trendy & chic on a budget. !