Ebay Pretties

So I finally hopped on the J.Crew bubble necklace band wagon.  Way to be 6+ months behind on the trend Jenn!  Anywho - I don't know about you, but I don't have $150 lying around to blow on a trendy statement necklace no matter how fabulous it.  Heck, I don't even have $40 to spend on the knock off versions.  Enter ebay - and cheap "J.Crew" shipped direct from China.  Now, we're talking.  

I got all three of these ebay pretties for $40 (including shipping) so that's a savings of over $300.  Perhaps I should use some of the money I saved to invest in is a good iron... or maybe I could just use the one I already own.  Sorry for the wrinkles kids - hope you enjoy the new bling.

What's the best deal you ever scored on ebay?

Dontcha Just Love a Good Deal?

If you're like me, you've been running around crazy Christmas shopping for everyone except yourself.  (Ok to be completely honest, if you're like me you're also shopping for yourself.  Monday night as I was headed out the door for a much needed Mom's Night Out, when my husband says:  "You're going to Pittsford right?"  I say: "yes."  He responds:  "Would it be really unromantic if I asked you to pick up a Del Monte Spa gift card for yourself?")  So yeah, I'm buying my own presents too, but that doesn't mean I wasn't thrilled to see the awesome Tory Burch boot sale going on at Suzanne's Distinctive Fashions in Pittsford.

That's right ladies:  50% off Tory Burch boots.  I've never seen them discounted this much.  I think I'll have to zip over there tonight and check out what they have.  (I already called to see what is available in size 9).  Nothing wrong with wishing yourself a merry little Christmas...right?

How about you?  Are you going to treat yourself to something this holiday season?  Do tell :)

Old Man Sweaters Aren't Just for Old Men

Got two fabulous deals at Athropologie Eastview yesterday.  Oh sale rack how I love thee...let me count the ways.

1. Ivory Moth Button Down Cardigan.  Original Price $128.00  I paid $29.95! (Pictured below).

2. Camel Cartonnier Three Quarter Sleeve Blazer.  Original Price $118.00.  I paid $29.95!

Here I am today with my little goober in my fabulous new old man sweater:

Photo:  Roth Photography Studios

On me:  the sweater described above, tee:  Target, 

scarf:  I think its a bathing suit sarong from Newport News, 

skinny jeans:  Elle (Kohl's), 

boots: Matisse (at least 6 years old just had the zippers fixed), 

sunglasses:  Aldo,  

earrings $0.25 garage sale find (don't worry I sterilized them).

On Colt:  Buzz Lightyear sneakers, Sonoma jeans, 

Children's Place shirt, Heartstrings fleece.  

Do I have a cute kid or what?

Saving Money Shopping Online

If you read my blog and follow me on Facebook and Twitter, then you know I have a weakness for online shopping.  Thankfully (for the sake of my marriage) I mostly "window shop" but I am also a sucker for a good deal.

I love coupons and deal sites.  I might get a lot of e-mails, but I also get a lot of great deals on stuff.  I almost never pay full price for anything.  I recently discovered ebates:  cash back for shopping online?  Yes please!  I love Groupon, TeamSave, livingsocial, and Roc'n Deals for local stuff.  Mamapedia helps me out with mama related items; Zulily is great for kiddy bargains.  I use Heartsy to help combat my etsy addiction. And then there is Gilt, HauteLook, The Outnet, ideeli, shoedazzle, Rue lala, for my inner label whore.   Most of these sites offer rewards for referrals - so I get TONS of stuff for free!  Got to love that!

My most recent fashion and money-saving favorite is Shop It To Me!  If you feel you are too busy to spend hours searching the Web to find out who carries the merchandise you love, or better yet—who has it on sale then Shop It To Me is for you!  It's a free online personal shopper that saves you money by finding all the sales and special offers for you, saving money and time... now we are talking!   I love it!

What about you?  Do you have a favorite deal site you'd like to share?  Leave it in the comment box with your referral code!   I know we'd all love to check it out!

Haute Look

Just discovered HauteLook a Web site that does 48-hour sale events with the world's top fashion, accessories, beauty, kids and home brands. We are not talking chump change either ladies, HauteLook offers discounts of 50 to 75 percent off!

Here is just one example of the fabulous deals on this site.  How would you like this Adrienne Vittadini hobo bag for  $112?  It retails for $448... that's 75% off!!!!

Last Call by Neiman Marcus the same bag on sale for  $338!
I think I like HauteLook's price better.  How about you?

Since the sales only run for two days and quantities are limited, you need to act fast, which unfortunately may result in impulse buying.  However with these prices who really cares?  You could probably buy this bag, wear it a few times, and resell it on ebay for more than you originally paid for it!  (I just checked and saw one listed for $360!)

I know its only Tuesday, but finding this site might just end up being the highlight of my week.  I'll keep you posted.