Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

As you know, I’m all about comparison shopping for the best deals online, so when a new site comes on the scene that promises to make my shopping more efficient (and save me more money in the process) I’m totally game to try it! The newest player in the comparison shopping game is Prontostyle.com and I had a chance to talk with their CEO, John Foley, to find out what makes this site so unique and why you need to try it!

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

This is by far one of the best deals I have ever come across while shopping. On Saturday, I went to Salvation Army and there waiting for me in the racks of tops, pants, and coats was the most beautiful vintage leather jacket I have ever laid eyes on. Not only did this jacket fit me like a glove, it was only $9 in price. $9!! I was ecstatic!! I love the color of this jacket too- a gorgeous brown burgundy.

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Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Hello Ladies and Gents, I have been doing some " real blog soul searching ". I know that sounds funny but I have been doing alot of thinking. I truly want to get to know my readers and intern you get to know me. I have been dealing with alot of things within myself, about my blog. I am trying to keep great content but need to take it to the next level.

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Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

And so it begins. I have had super short weeks at work the past couple of weeks and it all ends here! Back to 5 days in a row, all week, every week. It’s OK though. I feel rested, I saw my best friend and my house is clean. I ended the weekend yesterday by having Bill come over and watch my most alarming anime (Please Twins!) with me. This dress is another mark item.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

What’s the beauty product we can’t live without this week? So glad you asked! Anyone who has been to Europe is probably familiar with the sheer happiness that is Labello lip balm. Mmmm! When I returned home after a year of studying in France, I often wondered when American retailers would realize what they were missing out on, dreaming of the day when Labello would finally make its trip across the pond… To my delight, it’s been called to my attention that we can now order this German

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

I spotted this cardigan on someone earlier this week and was shocked when she told me it was from New York & Company ! The detail on this sweater is TDF–crystal antique buttons, cascading chiffon pleats–and for a limited time I just found out that they’re Buy One, Get One 50% off so you can buy more than one! This sweater comes in five colors, but I suggest you get the Grey, Black and/or Sand colors…they’re all super versatile tones and will look great all year

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

I totally heart Victoria’s Secret …when I’m looking for an affordable pair of sexy and stylish shoes, they always deliver. These pumps are so cute and I love that they’re classic enough to wear to the office, but still chic enough to wear with your fashion forward ensembles! These are only $49 so have fun picking which style suits you best!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Who ever thought that cooking could be chic? Well, according to the CFDA it is! The Council of Fashion Designers of America which include DVF herself, got together to create the most fashionable accessory for our kitchen. Yes ladies I did say kitchen! Besides clothing, shoes, accessories and how-to books… we now have The American Fashion Cookbook to add to our fabulous lifestyle.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Aah.finally Friday. hold up while I let out a *sigh* of relief. I don't know what it was about this week, but I just felt like it was never ending (I always feel bad for saying things like that because I don't want to be rushing my life, I want to enjoy it, but sometimes you need a fresh start with a new week). So, yay for Fridays!! Another good thing about today is that I am really liking my outfit.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Recognize this skirt???? Yup, that's right- it is the skirt from my Lion Tamer's costume. I loved it so much, I couldn't wait to wear it again. Obviously, this time minus the "lion" and gold top hat. LOL I know this outfit is a little plain, but the skirt is so busy with the zippers and tweed pattern that I didn't think it need too much going on. Also, it was one of those days, I just wanted to keep everything simple- so turtleneck, tights, and heel oxfords it was.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

I don’t care who you’ve dressed (not even if it’s Angelina!) at MMA …I don’t like you! The way your treat your junior assistants on Styl’d is deplorable and so unprofessional…it gives stylists a bad name. I don’t care if someone is your junior junior assistant or your office janitor, talking down to people and just being outright disrespectful is not ok in my book…especially in front of clients!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

This is a trend we saw come to the forefront of fashion last Fall, but this season it’s even stronger! I love the look of textured tights with sandals and this pair from Charlotte Russe is the perfect compliment to all of those mini-skirts and dresses when you’re sick of wearing boots…not to mention, they’re only $32.99 and they also come in black!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

I just tried this black mini on at F21 and it’s so freakin’ cute! Very sexy and luxe looking so tone it down by wearing the skirt with a loose T-shirt or something casual on top. And it’s even better looking than the $269 La Rok original it was likely inspired by! And for less than $25 you really won’t find anything cuter than this for a night out on the town!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

I spend last weekend in New York City with my sweet husband to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the one thing we both love to do while we’re in the city is shop…yes, I am a lucky girl! While we were at Saks I tired on the Louboutin Feticha (above in black) and fell in love, unfortunately my husband did not agree…he said the looked to “smushy&# !

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

As some of you know, my day job consists of reporting for NBC 10 in Philly and today I’ll be hosting a one hour “CheapChica’s Guide&# special on The 10! Show. If you’re in the area, please tune in at 11am to catch money saving style tips and all the latest in fall fashion…it’s basically this blog come to life and trust me when I say it’s definitely worth watching!

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Umm. yeah, I don't know how much I like my outfit today. I had a funny feeling last night I wasn't going to. Do you ever have these premonitions? I didn't think I would because I was completely blank on what I wanted to wear- not even ONE morsel of an idea- so when i woke up at 5 am I was half asleep with zero clue. When this happens I usually just go to the first thing that pops in my head because if I don't I am just going to be standing in front of my closet bewildered and I still will most l

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Happy Belated Halloween!! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. I really enjoyed seeing all your wonderful costumes- they were all SO CUTE!! Usually I go to a Halloween Party with a group of my girlfriends, but this year my boyfriend and I decided to celebrate Halloween together (I mean it has only be 5 years, so I guess it is about time LOL). We went to the Grand Canal in Boston with a few of his friends for a party.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

If you love name brand cosmetics like Stila, Smashbox, YSL, and Paula Dorf (like I do!), but you hate paying department store prices you need to go to BeautyTicket.com. They offer some of the best deals online…we’re talking up to 85% off … in name brand beauty items and the selection is incredible! And just because the Holidays are coming up and I’m feeling generous, I’ve partnered with them to give-a-way a Stila Winter Wonderland Set that will be just perfect for

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Good things come to those who wait! These Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi boots made their debut in countless September issues and had millions of shoe lovers all over the world saying “ I need them “! Well, now you can have them and you won’t have to spend $1200 to get them. Go Jane has a very similar suede and pLeather version for less than $30 that comes in black, brown, tan and even red!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

In sea of black and grey, nothing feels fresher than a chic dose of winter white. This 3/4 sleeve jacket from Forever 21 has all the look a designer buy but for only $25 how could you say no? Pair this with slacks or a pencil skirt for work and over a sexy satin cami in a bold hue for a date or dinner! But be careful with the red wine or stick my favorite fashion fix, a Tide pen , in your pocket!

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

I had Wednesday off due to Veteran's Day (thank you to all the veterans risked their lives so that we could be free- thank you!), and decided to spend the day doing a little shopping (because you know. what else do I really do? LOL) I didn't find too much for myself, but I did find some great birthday presents for two of my friends' kids (both their kids' birthdays are this weekend: Happy Birthday Lucas and Kaley!).

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Fashion Without Guilt

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Black Friday is behind us and I hope you got to take advantage of those great deals. Cyber Monday is a day that online retailers get to have their " Black Friday ". Courtesy of Cheap Chic Daily they have created a great list of deals that are being offered by the most poplar retailers online. So have fun shopping and I will be sharing my GOOD, BAD, and UGLY experience from Black Friday.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

When it comes to celebrities who look fashion forward and chic, Rihanna never disappoints. This is one girl who knows how to dress. Lets face it, whether it’s stepping out of her hotel or up on stage, she always manages to look amazing! She’s frequently photographed wearing top designers (that we all wish we could afford) like Chanel and Balenciaga.

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire is having it's first ever giveaway sponsored by Maurices. Maurices will send ONE lucky winner a $20 gift card to help you use in one of their 700 stores across the country or at their online store. Also, Maurices is having their BOGO 50% sale sitewide (Even more of a reason to check them out) This is SO exciting and so perfect in helping with your holiday shopping!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Welcome to The Vintage Point , our newest weekly feature and your new go-to spot for vintage treasures that will keep you in-trend and on-budget. We often forget that sometimes the key element of an impeccable ensemble is a one-of-a-kind vintage piece–just ask Carrie Bradshaw! So let’s get started with this week’s find…more and more online vintage options have been sprouting up lately, but I think it’s safe to say that a sizable chunk of our fabulous vintage items will co

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Hi everyone! Hope you had a much better morning than I did. Oh, let's just say whatever could go wrong today, did go wrong. I woke up late; my closet completely fell apart just as I was about to walk out the door; traffic was a nightmare; etc. However, on the bright side, today it is incredibly warm outside for November. 55 degrees at 7 o'clock this morning.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

and all I want to do is cozy up in some soft, comfy knits and watch bad reality TV. The weather in Philly is horrible–rain for days–so it’s not helping put me in my most fashionable mood in the AM when I’m getting dressed! Lucky for me, the great thing about the winter in the Northeast is that you can get away with wearing leggings and a long sleeve tee pretty much every day!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Fabulous F ootwear, A ccessories, and B ags. When are we not on the prowl for a mouth-watering accent to perfect our already amazing ensembles? Well, from now on, consider The F.A.B. Report to be your partner in crime when it comes to spotting awesome accoutrements that won’t break your bank. This week, I am completely enamored by these crimson red gloves from Modcloth.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

If you’re like me and you chose to sleep in on Black Friday then I’m sure you’re gearing up for Cyber Monday ! For those of you that don’t know, Cyber Monday is the online equivalent of BF but you can shop from the comfort of your own home (of office cube!) and you don’t have to deal with lines, crowds or overly aggressive paretns hoping to score a set of Zhu Zhu pets for their kids!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I’ve never been one to be shy with words, but do I really need to write anything about these…just get them. They’re available in black, grey or brown and you’ll be shocked when you see the price. Click here for one of the best deals available online this week! Tags: Deal of the Week Uncategorized celebrity style fashion FASHION BUDGET Fashion expert Look for Less style budget style expert.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

I recently saw images from an ad campaign for a new “Boutique&# collection and instantly fell in love! The designs are so pretty and they all have a vintage inspired look to them that I just couldn’t resist…but when I found out where they were actually from, I couldn’t believe it and you won’t either. We all know by now that I’m pretty obsessed with shopping at Forever 21…it’s trendy, chic and always affordable.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Whether you love or hate her, MKO sure does live her life with a big dose of personal style. This mini-mogul wears what she wants, when she wants and you gotta at least admire her fearless appraoch to fashion. I’ve noticed her in these Balenciaga Harness Boots on countless occasions and I can’t quite decide if I love them or hate them. MK and I are the same size/height and I would never think I could pull off a shoe this heavy… but she sure does!!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

We always consider a &# t-shirt&# something that’s not so fashionable, but trust me, it can be! You just have to know how to wear it and what to wear it with. Weather it’s jeans, leggings, shorts or a skirt– a “t-shirt&# will always look right. That is, if you accessorize it in a fashion forward way. There are so many tee’s out there that aren’t just your basic Hanes.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

UM.? Can we say cute or what?!? It’s no wonder why we love watching The City. Reality TV’s sweetheart, Whitney Port looks amazingly chic in this mix-n-match ensemble. I love seeing celebrities dressed in something that crosses between funky, yet polished at the same time. And this is one look that does it well! This year, the blazer has fallen into so many categories… from work mode to the boyfriend look that we all love.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

I was fortunate enough to attend a beautiful cocktail event last night in honor of Tory Burch , but getting ready for it was no easy feat! I was expecting a typical cold and miserable November day but woke up to beautiful sunny skies and 70 degree weather which left me wondering what in the world I was going to wear! Now I’m not complaining but it did make me realize that I needed to plan better when it comes to cocktail type events and with the Holidays coming up, we’re all going t

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

No, you didn’t see wrong and I didn’t make a mistake on those prices (despite having taken one too many NyQuils)… AKIRA is my new favorite on-line store! They have an incredible assortment of clothing, shoes and even show-stopping accessories. And the best part, most of the good stuff–chic fur vests, adorable coats, cute cocktail dresses and shoes galore are all priced under $100 !

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

As Rachel Zoe would say… “ I’m literally dying &# and I believe she is too! It’s official that her assistant Taylor Jacobso n finally said goodbye to the Rachel Zoe Project. After hearing her say numerous times that she was going to leave, she actually did it. Without Tay-Tay what will the Stylist Diva do? I really hope that Brad Goreski can fill her shoes and not leave designer dresses sitting in water like he did the first season!

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