Frugalista LA

Unique Locally Made Gifts - Shop This Weekend!

2010-12-10T09:34:00.001-08:00

I love all things DIY. These craft fairs are a great way to support local artists & crafters. Enjoy them this weekend! Pick up your last few gifts for those people who seem to have everything (my friends, pay attention!)

There's a lot of cool stuff going on at each of these events, so check out their sites before going! And LA peeps, take public transportation to get there! Have fun!

Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale
Dates: Dec. 11 & 12
Time: 10AM - 5PM
Place: Los Angeles State Historic Park
Address: 1245 N. Spring St.
Cost: FREE

Unique LA
Dates: Dec. 11 & 12
Time: 11Am - 6PM
Place: California Market Center's Penthouse
Address: 110 E. 9th St.
Cost: $10 at the door

A Few Ways to Save This Weekend

2010-12-03T13:23:00.000-08:00

DIVINE DESIGN
Divine Design is great! Save $$ while helping out Project Angel Food who provides freshly-cooked meals for people struggling with HIV/AIDS, cancer & other life threatening illnesses.

Open: 10AM - 8PM thru Monday, Dec. 6
Where: Beverly Hilton Hotel - 9900 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
Cost: $25 OR click here to print a $10 off coupon (but that means you have to shop more!)

MACY'S FRIENDS & FAMILY
Don't forget about Macy's Friends & Family - 25% off almost everything

Ends: Monday, December 6
Click here for your in-store coupon or online code.

Friends & Family: Bloomingdales

2010-11-08T20:49:00.000-08:00

a Ends Nov. 14

e 20% off almost everything

i Use code: GIFT online

Click here to print to shop in-store.

Loehmann's Burbank is Closing!

2010-10-27T23:18:00.000-07:00

The Burbank Loehmanns is closing. Go and get some great deals!
851 N. San Fernando Blvd.
Burbank, 91502

Sephora Friends & Family 2010

2010-10-21T23:11:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again for Sephora's Friends & Family Event.

a Ends Nov. 2
e 20% off your entire purchase

i Use code: FF2010

Also...Free shipping for orders over $50 as usual.

Click here to get to the Sephora site.

Frugalista LA Hearts Happy Hour

2010-10-14T00:24:00.000-07:00

For everyone that has to work to maintain the lifestyle you've become accustomed to, Happy Hour is an essential part of life. It's a cheap(-er) way to imbibe, nosh and get away from the hell of the past 8 hours of your life. I've decided to periodically review some of LA's Happy Hours. Let me know your favorites.

I especially want to reveal places that have late night HHs, as for us working folk, the 4pm-7pm HH usually ends before we can even get out of the office.

Hurry! 20% Off Already Reduced Sets + Free Shipping!

2010-10-11T14:12:00.000-07:00

ART: The Resnick Pavilion Opens - FREE Community Weekend

2010-10-01T16:41:00.000-07:00

The Resnick Pavilion has been previewing for a while, and now it's open to everyone!

October 2 & 3 are FREE Community Days!
11AM - 8PM
Pre-sale tickets are sold out, but they will accept walk-ins.

Check out LACMA's blog, Unframed, for all the details. http://lacma.wordpress.com/

Frugal Fe$tival - This Saturday - June 19

2010-06-15T10:46:00.000-07:00

So great! My friends and I do an accessories swap...but this takes swapping to a whole new level. Basically, you bring good quality items that you don't want anymore and then it becomes a huge free-for-all "swap-tique." Nothing with pit stains, please!

BEWARE: Once your items are in, you won't see them again, and you have no guarantee of getting anything in return. Be sure to bring things that you are willing to release into the wild forever!

Date: June 19
Where: NoHo Performing Arts Center - 11020 Magnolia Blvd.

Click here for more info about this event.

Click here to buy tickets from Goldstar, another Frugalistala favorite.

Magazines: Time Inc. Offers Its Friends & Family Discount

2010-06-10T22:34:00.000-07:00

Order your favorite Time Inc. mags now during their Friends and Family event.
Includes People, Real Simple, Sports Illustrated, Food & Wine and many more.
Savings up to 94% (EW is $10 for 52 issues!).

Ends on June 11.

Click here and subscribe now!

Running list of online sample sale sites

2010-06-01T22:21:00.000-07:00

All of these are great for different reasons b/c each offers different designers at different times. But mostly, you don't have to wait in some ridic long line downtown with crazy fashionistas glaring at you for being in front of them at the crack of dawn to get the best deals. I'll keep adding to this as I hear about more. Leave your favorites in the comments.

Gilt Groupe
Beyond the Rack
Ideeli
Rue La La
The Top Secret
Row Nine
One Kings Lane
HauteLook
Swirl
Ivory Trunk
The Sample Sale

25% off Smartbargains.com

2010-03-25T09:11:00.001-07:00

I love this site! It's basically Loehmann's online plus more...but with more.

Enjoy 25% off sitewide.

Click here to start saving!

Madewell Loves LA - 15% Off Their Glendale Store

2010-03-08T11:26:00.000-08:00

Madewell has such cute stuff! Get it for 15% off!!

Madewell Glendale @ Americana at Brand
716 Americana Way - (818) 243-1096

Ends March 23rd

Click, print & take this into their Glendale store for 15% off!

Big Lots Friends & Family

2010-02-19T11:36:00.000-08:00

Don't be a snob!! Big Lots is one of my not-so-secret sources for super great deals!

Sunday, February 21 from 5PM - 9PM

20% Off Your Entire Purchase

Click and print the coupon

Auntie Anne's Free Pretzel Day!

2010-02-17T22:40:00.000-08:00

I love this yummy piece of buttery, doughy goodness.

Makes me want to go to an outlet mall.

Go get a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel on Saturday!

Where: All Participating Auntie Anne's

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010

Time: 10AM - 3PM

Catherine Malandrino Sample Sale

2010-02-16T14:29:00.001-08:00

CATHERINE MALANDRINO

invites you to a special LA SAMPLE SALE
Up to 80% off on incredible Malandrino and Catherine Malandrino merchandise

Thursday, February 18th - Sunday, February 21

Locations
Melrose Place Maison
651-653 N. La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles
310.358.0895

Sunset Plaza Boutique
8644 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles
310.360.1037

Coffee Bean's Chai Lover Open House (read... FREE CHAI)

2010-02-12T11:03:00.001-08:00

Enjoy a free 12oz chai on Coffee Bean!

Bliss Free Shipping & 15% off!

2010-01-25T10:19:00.000-08:00

*Excludes: trial sizes, samples, gift cards, e-cards, gifts with purchase and complimentary items

**15% off only valid on Bliss or Laboratoire Remède brand items at blissworld.com. Purchases cannot be aggregated. Not valid on past purchases or gift card or e-card purchases, cannot be combined with other product offers or promotions, not exchangeable for cash or credit towards other products. Limited to one offer per person.

Offer expires January 29, 2010 at midnight (EST).

The Weekend After Christmas

2009-12-25T08:51:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I'll keep updating this post as i get more info about special weekend sales. Enjoy!

Urban Outfitters
Extra 50% off their sale items this weekend only! In-store only!

Loehmann's
Be one of the first 300 there on Dec. 26th and get a $20 coupon off a purchase of $40 or more! And an extra 30% off yellow, purple & blue clearance items.

BeautyTicket.com
After Christmas Sale
Extra 25% off gift sets & kits
Code: Gifts25
Ends: Dec. 28th

Shoes.com
Extra 20% off their sale merch.
Promo code: WINTER
Ends: Jan. 4

JCrew.com
Extra 20% off your purchase
Online & in-store
Promo code: Extra20
Ends: Jan. 3

2009-12-04T09:06:00.000-08:00

Get an extra 20% off at all Coach Factory Stores. Expires 12/13.

Click here to print your savings pass.

Shopping The Weekend - 12/4 - 12/6

2009-12-03T14:14:00.000-08:00

Stila Warehouse Sale

Paul Frank & Modern Amusement Warehouse Sale

Other worthwhile sales going on:

Vince (supersoft cashmere & cotton)
Thursday/Friday - 12/3 - 12/4
5410/5420 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90036
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Rachel Pally (like buttah cotton pieces)
Thurs/Fri - 12/3-12/4 (9am - 5pm)
Saturday - 12/5 (10am - 5pm)
Sunday - 12/6 (11am - 4pm)
2301 E. 7th St. #C100, Los Angeles 90023

Michael Stars (fun cotton pieces)
Saturday - 12/5. (8am-3pm).
12955 South Chadron Ave. Hawthorne, CA 90250

Joie and Current Elliott (just plain cute)
Friday - 12/4 (noon-7pm)
Saturday - 12/5 (8am-4pm)
4599 District Blvd., Vernon, 90058

LnA & Rebecca Minkoff (a cute line of clothing & a super cute line of bags)
Wednesday - Saturday 12/2-12/5 (1pm-9pm)
Sunday - 12/6 (noon-5pm)
7961 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles 90036

Macy's Friends & Family - Holiday 2009

2009-12-02T15:13:00.000-08:00

In-store: Click here or above to print out your Friends & Family Pass to use in store.
Online: Use code MACYSFRIEND.

CYBER MONDAY!

2009-11-30T09:48:00.001-08:00

Hi friends - I'm posting all my cyber monday finds on Twitter. Happy shopping!

Free Admission to MOCA This Week! - 11/15 - 11/20

2009-11-17T12:42:00.000-08:00

Do you love Moca? You should! Admission is free this week for the first week of Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years . I heard it's excellent!

MOCA ♥ YOU Complimentary Museum Admission
SUNDAY, NOV 15–FRIDAY, NOV 20 MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Click here for more info.

Enjoy The Weekend - Nov. 13-15

2009-11-12T12:23:00.001-08:00

A.P.C. Basement Sale
That cute French label that makes every person wearing or carrying their stuff look very euro chic. You can be too at up to 75 percent off past seasons’ women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, and accessories!

When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 715 S. Los Angeles St., b/t W. Seventh & W. Eighth Sts., Downtown (323-297-0414).

***

Bloomingdale's Friends & Family

a Ends November 15th
e 20% off
i Click here to print your in-store coupon
i Use code HOLIDAY to get the discount online

***

Decadestwo Shoe Blowout
This weekend-long pop-up shop affair has new and gently worn designer (Louboutin, Prada, Marc Jacos, Louis Vuitton) shoes at $150 and below.

When: Saturday & Sunday, noon- 5pm
Where: Post26, Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., at San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood (310-451-0950).

This week - Print & save - Gap Inc. & Disney Stores

2009-11-09T10:25:00.000-08:00

Gap, Inc. Stores

Click here & print to get 30% off Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, BR Factory Stores & Old Navy.

i Good Nov. 12-15

***

Disney Store

Click here & print to get 20% off your entire purchase at the Disney Store.

Also, go to the Disney Store on the 11th at 9AM for a special Friends & Family Hour.
i Good Nov. 11 - 15.

This Week's Online Sales - HURRY!!

2009-11-04T13:47:00.002-08:00

This is my favorite travel store. I've bought several well-designed, useful items for traveling.
Ends Thursday, Nov. 5
Code: THANKS

If you missed out on the Sephora Friends & Family, here is your chance to fill your beauty needs on Beauty.com.

Ends Friday, Nov. 6

Click here to activate

Whenever I'm in New York, I visit this mecca called Henri Bendels. Just walking in calms me. At least us Angelenos can pretend to be on 5th ave. and go online for their Friends & Family event.
Ends Sunday, Nov. 8
Code: Friends & Family

The Horchow Collection as the first luxury mail-order catalog without a “bricks and mortar” companion, part of Neiman Marcus's home catalog company. I love marking up this catalog when I get it in the mail.
Ends Tuesday, Nov. 10th
Code: ALLSALE

Discount Spanx

2009-11-02T09:38:00.001-08:00

If you are a normal woman, you probably have a pair of spanx or a pair of spanx-like undergarments. You also know that you'd love a drawer full of it, but it's just cost-prohibitive. This weekend, on a whim, I walked into Steinmart (which i rarely to never walk into...just not my style), and they had a large selection of spanx in all sizes for about half off. More than I've seen anywhere else including Loehmann's or TJMaxx & the like.

Go get'em! I'm not sure if they always have them, or if they just got a shipment in, but it's worth a trip over to your local store. Good luck!

Click to find your local Steinmart.

Feed Your Paper Supplies Obsession - Rock Scissor Paper Warehouse Sale

2009-10-23T11:44:00.000-07:00

ONE DAY ONLY - Sunday October 25th - 11a to 4p

Rock Scissor Paper Studio & Warehouse
11851 Glencrest Drive
San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-1142

Enter the sale through the parking lot
(located at the corner of Glenoaks Blvd & Arroyo)

I Heart Moss Mills

2009-10-21T22:01:00.000-07:00

I love Moss Mills. He brings his love for animals, nature and the vintage aesthetic to his designs. I have several pieces of his jewelry as well as his clothing.

This weekend, his Shop-in-Shop @ Aero & Co., will be having a sidewalk sale.
Saturday, October 24, 12PM - 5PM
Sunday, October 25, 12PM - 4PM

up to 70% off Moss Mills, Woodley Park, LA Made and more...
30% off all regular priced Moss Mills Shop in Shop merchandise

AERO & Co. & Moss Mills
8403 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-653-4651

If you're unable to make it to that, they have a 30% discount on everything on their website through November 30th.

MossMills.com
a Ends Nov. 30
e Discount: 30%
i Code: luckybreaks7

Sephora Friends & Family

2009-10-19T20:26:00.000-07:00

Once a year, before the Holidays, Sephora has their annual Friends & Family online event. Get 20% off through Nov. 2nd.

Sephora.com
a Ends Nov. 2
e Discount: 20% off
i Code: FF2009

Let your holiday shopping begin!!

I Heart the Container Store!

2009-10-19T20:17:00.000-07:00

I love the Container Store. I walk in there and it makes me think I can have control over my clutter. Now, we're all 20% closer to better organization.

Click here to save 20% in-store, online, or by phone.

Gap In-Store Coupon

2009-10-17T21:45:00.000-07:00

20% off your entire purchase at:
Gap, Gap Body, babyGap, GapKids and GapMaternity stores

Ends October 31st.

Click here to print your coupon.

More October Codes

2009-10-17T00:32:00.000-07:00

MaxandChloe.com
a Ends Oct. 22
e Discount 20% off
i Code: MCUSW

DelmanShoes.com
a Ends Oct. 22
e Discount 20% off
i Code: DelmanStyle

Shoes.com
a Ends Oct. 31
e Discount 15% off
i Code: FALL

Hooray! Going on Vacay!

2009-09-26T21:59:00.000-07:00

Au Revoir!
I'll be back with deals again real soon!

And So Starts the October Online Codes...

2009-09-25T21:27:00.000-07:00

DKNY.com
a Ends Oct. 22
e Discount 20% off full-price items
i Code: PSW1009

LovelyPeople-USA.com
a Ends Oct. 22
e Discount: 20% off full-price items
i Code: LPDEALS

TarynRose.com
a Ends Oct. 31
e Discount: 20% off any purchase
i Code: instyle09

Bliss & Remede 15% off - Ends 9/30

2009-09-23T17:51:00.000-07:00

I love Bliss products! Get'em 15% off!

BlissWorld.com
a Ends Sept. 30

e Discount: 15%

i Code: 099904

Fred Segal Melrose Biannual Sale

2009-09-22T17:28:00.001-07:00

Fred Segal Melrose is having their huge bi-annual sale this weekend. They have some really fun labels at half off their summer/spring merchandise.

When: Starts Saturday, Sept. 26 and ends...when it ends.
Where: 8100 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood
Store Hours: Mon - Sat, 10am - 7pm; Sun., 12pm - 6pm

Happy hunting!

New Online Codes

2009-09-21T17:11:00.000-07:00

Piperlime.com
a Ends Sept. 23
e Discount: 20% off
i Code: TREAT

*Gap Co.'s online shoe/bag site. Cute stuff.

OldNavy.com
a Ends Sept. 24
e Discount: 20% off a purchase of $100+
i Code: ONSAVESOME

*Ok, you'll need a bunch of people to get to $100 at ON. Start gathering your friends.

Peet's Iced Coffee - Buy one, get one for your friend!

2009-09-20T22:13:00.001-07:00

I heart coffee. It makes my day go just a little bit more smoothly, and in the summer, I am addicted to iced coffee. I am happy to say that through Tuesday, September 22, Peet's Coffee is offering a buy one get one offer with the below coupon! Print it out and go with a friend! Enjoy!

Click here for your printable coupon!

Summer Clearance Sidewalk Sale - Yoyowear in Torrance

2009-09-18T23:26:00.000-07:00

I've never been here, but the deals sound good! If you're in the South Bay, check it out!

Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
Time: 10am - 4pm
Store: Yoyowear
Address: 1513 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 534-9696

Racks of bargains at $1-$5 – Nothing over $5!! Some brands include: Ann Taylor, DKNY, Roxy, bebe, Jones New York, BCBG, Calvin Klein,Steve Madden, Baby Phat, Anne Klein, Liz Claiborne and more in Juniors, Misses and plus sizes all discounted 40%-80% in-store.

Thanks for the tip, Jenny! BTW... her blog always makes me hungry! Check it out! Bon apetit! devourtheworld.blogspot.com

Bare Escentuals - Online or In-Store

2009-09-17T22:41:00.000-07:00

BareEscentuals.com
a Ends Oct. 5
e Discount 20%
i Code: Glamour (Online - use at check-out; In-store - CASHIER: Process sale using Glamour discount code at tender screen.)

*I, along with what feels like more than half the female population, love Bare Minerals. My favorite, really the only one I use on a daily basis, is Mineral Veil. Love. You know you were going to buy it anyway...so get it for 20% off!

Lovely Online Codes - Use Thru September

2009-09-17T22:04:00.000-07:00

ShopHH.com
a Ends Sept. 30
e Discount: 25%
i Code: instyle09

*I love Heather Hawkins bags. She uses leather that feels like buttah.

Flight001.com
a Ends Sept. 30
e Discount: 20%
i Code: instyle09

*Flight 001 is my favorite travel store. I love their store, but their online site has a large selection too.

MaxandChloe.com
a Ends Sept. 30
e Discount: 20%
i Code: instyle09

*really cute, unique jewelry

PinkMascara.com
a Ends Sept. 30
e Discount: 20%
i Code: instyle09

*Pretty big site with all sorts of fun clothing and accessories

TarynRose.com
a Ends Oct. 2
e Discount 20%
i Code: ROSE101

*Taryn Rose designs cute, comfy shoes.

Another Super Cute Office Supply Website

2009-09-16T21:48:00.000-07:00

Here is another cute office supply website. Keep your office in style!

SortingWithStyle.com
a Through October
e Discount: 35% off sitewide
i Code: luckybreaks6

Thanks for the tip, Monica! Keep the tips coming!

Super Cute Office Supplies

2009-09-16T10:33:00.000-07:00

See Jane Work is one of my favorite websites for adorable office supplies. If you have to work, you may as well make it as enjoyable as possible and fill your desk with cute things. Here's a code to get them cheaper.

SeeJaneWork.com

a Ends September 23
e Discount: 25% off the entire site
i Code: SEPTSALE

Awesome Discount Beauty Site (with additional discount!)

2009-09-14T22:43:00.000-07:00

I love finding a new discount sites. One of the first indulgences that I had to get rid of was my beauty product whoredom. I had to switch out my department store/Sephora products for drugstore brands. I had to not buy every item because I love the adorable packaging. This site may allow me to revert back to my old habits.

BeautyTicket.com was launched in April 2009 by two female beauty industry executives who wanted to bring the best of beauty to women on every budget. By using their insider knowledge and industry contacts from years of experience with premium cosmetics and skincare companies, they accomplished what they set out to do: create a fashion-forward, budget-savvy destination complete with top brands and a premium beauty experience!

With discounts on brands like YSL, Vincent Longo, Molton Brown, Smashbox and more, I will definitely be visiting this site for gifts...ok fine. For me.

Use this extra discount through October 11 to get an extra 15% off! Check back often. They don't restock... if it's there when you see it one day, it might be gone the next!

BeautyTicket.com
a Ends October 11
e Discount: 15% off site-wide
i PEOPLE15

H&M In-Store Coupon

2009-09-14T14:11:00.000-07:00

H&M, the Euro-version of our Forever XXI, has sent out a buy one, get one half off coupon to be used in store. Click, Print & Enjoy!

Lovely Online Codes - Max Studio & Pretty Little Thing

2009-09-10T19:10:00.000-07:00

Maxstudio.com
a Ends Sept. 17
e Discount: 20% off full-price items
i Code: MAX917

*I love Max Studio. I generally buy most of my stuff at the outlets, but it's nice to know that if you want something in their current collection, you can do it at 20% off.

Pretty Little Thing
a Ends October 5
e Discount: 20%
i Code: PSW

*Really cute, quirky jewelry.

Restaurant.com's crazy 9/9/09 offer!

2009-09-09T11:00:00.000-07:00

CRAZY.

For 99 hours only, starting today, 9/9/09, and ending on September 13th, 2009, at 3:01 PST, Restaurant.com is offering an unprecedented 90% off its Dining Certificates and Dinner of the Month Club!

The one-year Restaurant.com Dinner of the Month Club is only $12 (usually $120)!

You get: Twelve $25 Dining Certificates, one per month for a year, good at thousands of restaurants for qualifying dining expenses and an additional $50 Dining Certificate!

Basically, you are getting $350 for $12.

Restaurant.com
a Ends 9/13/09 at 3:01 PST
e Discount 09%
i Code: NINETY

DineLA's Restaurant Week Returns!

2009-09-08T23:07:00.000-07:00

October 4-9 and October 11-16, 2009

DineLA's Restaurant Week is a great chance to check out those restaurants that are usually too expensive to just "try." I usually try to hit up one or two of these each time, sometimes to finally try a place I've been meaning to, or to enjoy an old favorite at a more reasonable price. The deals are available through prix fixe meals (you will be given a few choices). Look at DineLA's website to get more detailed information about the restaurants and their deals. Keep in mind that some restaurants will offer deals beyond what they advertise on DineLA's site.

Click here for more info.

The range starts at $16 for the least expensive lunch and up to $44 for the most expensive dinner. So reasonable! Eat up, LA!

Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant and exclude alcohol, tax and gratuity.

Cutest Address Stamps Ever

2009-09-07T22:38:00.000-07:00

There is something that makes me super happy to see a personal letter addressed to me in the mail. Not a bill or a credit card application, but a lovely hello note, a thank you card or a picture of a someone i love. With all this immediate electronic communication, sending snail mail has become less and less frequent. I always tell myself that I will start writing more letters and sticking them in the mail (no doubt, helping out our poor USPS). Maybe buying one (or two) of these adorable stamps will motivate me to KIT.

I've been looking to buy one of these PSA Essentials stamps for a long time. Get one while they are 40% off at Expressionery.com!

Expressionery.com
a Ends September
e Discount: 40%
i BTS09

Thanks for the tip, E! (Yay! My first tip sent in by a reader...er... friend!)

Work Clothes - Ann Taylor Loft

2009-09-01T09:20:00.000-07:00

If you're like me, buying work clothes is one of the least fun types of shopping. So buy your essentials with this online code. If you must.

AnnTaylorLoft.com
a Ends September 17
e Discount: 20%
i Code: PSW20

I Hate Getting Gas

2009-08-31T13:14:00.000-07:00

With our car culture, we cannot avoid getting gas at least once or twice a week. Here's a website I use to track down the cheapest gas wherever I am. It will show you the cheapest gas in LA, and you can also put your zip code in and get a map that will show you the cheapest prices.

http://media.myfoxla.com/gasprices/

This may be my favorite thing to come out of Fox.

Theory Shipment to Loehmanns!

2009-08-23T23:43:00.000-07:00

I love Theory! Their stuff is classic and well made. If you've been jonesing for a great new suit...or some good separates for work, this is a good chance to get it at a fraction of the price.

Starts Wednesday, Aug 26
50% to 80% off department store prices!

Jackets $100 elsewhere $245 to $495
Blouses $60 elsewhere $130 to $255
Skirts $60 elsewhere $120 to $295
Pants $70 elsewhere $170 to $385
Dresses $80 elsewhere $170 to $455
Novelty Sweaters $100 elsewhere $255 to $535
Basic Sweaters $60 elsewhere $160 to $255

Available in these socal stores: Reseda, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Laguna Beach, & Irvine

Lovely Online Codes

2009-08-21T15:48:00.000-07:00

KorresUSA.com
a Ends August 28
e Discount: 20%
i Code: people
**This is a great natural bodycare line out of Greece.

ShopIntution.com
a Ends August 31
e Discount: 20%
i Code: people
**Cute accessories and clothes

PinkMascara.com
a Ends Sept. 4
e Discount: Additional 25% off clearance
i Code: people25
**Cute accessories and clothes

FredFlare.com
a Ends Sept. 30
e Discount: 35% off all regular priced items
i Code: lucky4
**Really fun, quirky, uber cute goodies

Whole Foods Valencia Anniversary Sale - August 22 & 23rd

2009-08-20T21:08:00.000-07:00

5 for $5 Sale

Whole Foods Valencia is celebrating it's 5th Anniversary. They are having an incredible sale on a bunch of great products. There is a daily limit per person on the items, but it's worth it should you be in the area. . .or happen to be going to Magic Mountain.

Here are a few highlights:
Ground Beef $1.00/lb Reg. $4.49
Stacy's Pita Chips $1.00ea Reg. $2.99
Spinach & Feta Salmon Burgers $1.00ea Reg. $4.69
All American Potato Salad $1.00/lb Reg. $7.79
Hummus 1/2 Pint $1.00ea Reg. $3.99

Get more info here:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/valencia/

Keep an eye out for when a Whole Foods near you hits a milestone. And then let me know.

Herve Leger Clearance Extra Discount

2009-08-20T17:14:00.000-07:00

Yay! An additional 30% off already reduced merch!

At their Sunset Plaza location only.

Cosmetics Friends & Family Sales

2009-08-20T09:51:00.000-07:00

Take advantage of these...before it's too late!

TarteCosmetics.com - Through August 24
e Discount: 40%
i Code: FF09
Free shipping on orders over $60.

UrbanDecay.com Friends & Family - EXPIRES TODAY!
e Discount: 30%
i Code: FNFF1
Free shipping on orders over $50.

Lovely Online Discounts

2009-08-17T22:37:00.000-07:00

Here are some codes for stuff I like...

UrbanDecay.com Friends & Family
e Discount: 30%
i Code: FNFF1
**I love their Eyeshadow Primer Potion in both nude & Sin (champagne shimmer). It's amazing at keeping your eye make-up on all day. No need to reapply!

haydenharnett.com Sale
e Discount: additional 10% off sale items
i Code: hotsale
**The sale stuff is already over half off. Take advantage of cute/tough accessories.

Loehmann's Yellow Sticker Clearance

2009-08-17T10:44:00.000-07:00

If you have the time & patience to go through their clearance racks, I've found some GREAT stuff there!

Warehouse Sales - Week of 8/16

2009-08-16T15:55:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple warehouse sales happening this week.

The Barney's sale is hit or miss. I've found some great deals there, and the deals get better as time goes on. For anyone who does not have a piece from Rachel Pally, you are missing out on fantastic buttah-soft knits. Get them while they're cheap!

Barney's New York Warehouse Sale
aThrough August 23
@ the LA Convention center
$ Cash or cc
i http://bit.ly/GByTI

Rachel Pally
a8/21-8/23
@ 2301 E. 7th St. Ste. 100, LA
$ Cash or cc

Cheers to all my fellow frugalistas!

2009-08-16T01:11:00.000-07:00

To be a stylish and fabulous girl in LA in these crazy times can be a challenge. Before our economy went down the tubes, I made the happy switch from pr/ad agency life to a non-profit, wanting to increase the quality of my life, but in turn decreasing the quality of my paycheck...by a lot. I knew that choosing happiness would be a good thing in the long run, but trust me, adjusting to my new income takes an extra bit of time, savviness & research. In the light of recent economic trends, this has proven to be even more necessary and vital.

I'm excited to share my finds with you. I'll post my great buys, tips, sales & other fun things to help you live your fabulous and savvy life.

Let's help each other! Send me tips and thoughts! Leave comments and messages! Woo hoo!