Where do you find your fashion steals and deals?

Thrift stores, garage sales, big-box retailers or the trendy stores...where do you find your best deals for clothing, accessories and the treasures of your closet?

My personal favorites include the following:

• Target...even without Mr. mizrahi at the helm, they we smart to pay attentio to his designs and have done a great job of continuing to prvide stylish options for reasonable prices including the Merona, Xhilaration, Go International lines and their Design For All capsule collections.
• Wal-Mart...I know it's an odd choice, but the big W has made some smart moves in the past few years with their George, L.E.I. and Norma Kamali offerings.
• Goodwill...a recent addition to my list, but a great place to not only find interesting costume jewelry, but also to find cute seperates or this year's Halloween outfit.

Where do you find your fashion steals and deals? Share below...



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SAFSHOPS Editor Guest Blogs on Affluent Pauper!

Hi Boys and Girls!

SAFSHOPS has been on yet another hiatus, but will be back up and running with new writers and a redesign over the next few months. New posts will begin next week, so until then check out a Side by Side shop guest post our Editor-In-Chief recently wrote for the Affluent Pauper. Our budgeting ways are not limited to fashion y'all!

As a single gal who tries to feed herself something interesting and healthy-ish on a semi-daily basis, I’m often wondering whether I should head to the gorgeously designed and sensory-overloading Whole Foods for the slightly pricey a la carte dinner trip or skip on over to the more intimate and often times friendlier Trader Joe’s for an easy all-in-one budget-friendly frozen meal. READ MORE

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It's Been a Long Time Coming...

We have been on an extended vacation and have been so focused on our other blogs, we forgot about SAFShops. Well, it's still January and a new year and with a recent shout out from the lovely ladies of Southern Weddings magazine we are motivated to actually get this blog officially started!

So, with that said, if you have come to this blog via the link on Southern Weddings blog, please, please, please leave a message with any suggestions for topics and regular features. We intend to update this blog at least 3 times a week with online and in-store sales, shopping events, styling tips, recessionista type shopping suggestions and more! So leave a comment, follow the blog and look forward to what's to come!

To see more of Southern Weddings magazine, check out their blog here.

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Pink Light Special...1*Five*0 Storewide One-Day Sale!

Attention Shoppers!

This weekend is a great time to save...1*Five*0 boutique is selling everything (excluding CDs) from 30% to 70% off!

This eclectic boutique for men and women carries both locally designed clothing and accessory lines such as Loose Nerves and Satisfactory alongside national brands like Miss Me and Ben Sherman.

Voted Best New Boutique in Atlanta, this unique store carries a variety of lustworthy pieces and it all under $150! Calculate a 30%to 70% discount and this sale is a steal!

Run, don't walk, to 1*five*0 this Saturday, July 19 for the sale and stick around for their Athens Music Night featuring bands Blue Flashing Light, Picture Me Free and art on display by Athens artist Alex Leopold. The event is sponsored by Terrapin Beer and they are requesting donations of $5 for the Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoption Agency.

Sponsored by Terrapin Beer and remember to bring $5 for the Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoption Agency! (*Sale does not include CDs)

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Style From the Cube

MEMO

TO: SAFSHOPS MEMBERS

FROM: MANAGEMENT

DATE: 04-04-2008

SUBJECT: CASUAL FRIDAY ≠SLOPPY FRIDAY

Ladies, we are tired of seeing you look fabulous Monday through Thursday, only to have the best day of the week, Friday, end in utter disapointment.

Casual Friday is no longer a perk of more creative business, but the norm in today's cube farm.

As we walk the aisles of the cubes in our office we are always pleased to see those of you looking so put together it's sickening, but our greatest joy is to see the EXTRA effort taken on Friday, when you could roll in like a Shlumpadinka in your jeans and shapeless tees.

Details: Wrap Top:NY & Co, Camisole:Victoria's Secret, Jeans:Banana Republic,

Shoes- Charlotte Russe, Bangles: Funky Flair Boutique

In honor of these women who understand that wearing heels with your jeans is not out of the norm, we salute you!

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10 LBDs to LUV

10 Things I Love About Fashion...

Fashion is flexible. Trends come and go and last season's do is often this season's don't with "the new black" never lasting for long.

For fashion addicts, like myself, there is one standard that can never fail--the 10 essential pieces every woman should own. These pieces have been written about, discussed ad nauseam and defined by many a fashion expert.

Today I present 3 such essential 10 lists created by Nina Garcia, Tim Gunn and Carmen Electra.

As a woman, I find each of their lists to be inspiring and much similar than expected. Each list is a spin on the Classic Ten researched and explained in great detail by author, Nancy MacDonell-Smith. According to MacDonell-Smith, the classic ten is as follows:

Jeans, Pearls, the Suit, Lipstick, Sneakers, the High Heel, the Trench Coat, the White Shirt, the Cashmere Sweater and the Little Black Dress (LBD to those in the know).

Both Nina Garcia and Tim Gunn borrow heavily from this list, including bonuses: Tim's Top 10 Skirt, Jeans, Blazer, Day Dress, Trench Coat, Cashmere Sweater, Basic Black Dress, Classic White Shirt, Classic Dress Pants, Sweatsuit Alternative and a Bonus Trendy Item under $20 Nina's 10 Essentials LBD, Denim, Diamonds, Great Bag, Trench Coat, Ballet Flats, Man's Classic Watch, Classic High Heel Pump, Classic Men's White Shirt, Cashmere Cardigan or Turtleneck and a Bonus Dramatic Piece, such as a Cocktail Ring Carmen Electra's list is intended for the sexy woman's closet. I believe all women are sexy and this list can only help you to preserve it: Carmen Electra's 10 Sexy Pieces LBD , Sexy Panties, A-Line Skirt, Great Evening Bag, Great Everyday Bag, V-Neck Cashmere Sweater, Great Bra that Fits Well, Slimming, Dark Denim Jeans, Black, Close-Toe, 2-3 inch heels and Diamond/Cubic-Zirconium Stud Earrings All three of these fashionistas (yes, Tim Gunn is a fashionista and you know it!) have great ideas and as I said before, fashion is flexible. It is also adaptable to your reality and I have created SAFShops 10 Pieces Your Closet Can't Live Without: LBD...great for any occasion and in a breathable fabric, preferably natural. The Big Bag...great to carry your life, laptop and more. A Great pair of Dark Denim...it's the most flattering shade and ages beautifully. CZ Studs...my account's too tiny for diamonds, but today's CZ is not your Mother's CZ! Sexy Undies...or sheery sh** as my friend likes to call those cute mesh panties. A Great Watch...find the watch that expresses you and fits your wrist. Black Pumps...they can take you from the cube to the club in 2 seconds flat. A Fitted Bra...get your girls measured and quit being miserable. I did! A Statement Coat...whether it be trench, pea or cape; a coat in a hot color will always be in style! Great Fitted Button Down...white is classic, but feel free to punch it up in fuschia. My Bonus: The Classic Strand of Pearls...Nothing says elegance like pearls. My final note is to remember that you can never go wrong with one or more of these fabulous items and each woman's 10 will be perfect for her.

Share your thoughts and your 10 must haves in the comments section! Ciao for now, SAFShops SOURCE SOURCE

SAFShops Official Launch Date--March 31, 2008

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN! BOYS AND GIRLS! The one-stop resource for your shopping queries will officially launch on Monday, March 31, 2008! We are working hard at SAFShops to give you a blog that you will keep you coming back for more inspiration for your future shopping adventures! First up will be a search for the must have items in every woman's wardrobe. We are going to find classic and modern (not TRENDY) versions of the top 10 articles of clothing every woman should possess in our "10 Things Your Closet Can’t Live Without.” We are feverishly reading through the top arbiters of style's handbooks and tricks of the trade books, before you buy, in our “Buy it, Borrow it or Leave it on the Shelf” reviews. We will let you know which tomes in your local bookstore are worth their weight in gold or best left on the shelf. Also, we will feature regular installments of "Style from the Cube" for those of you who find yourselves perplexed and scratching your heads when the terms business casual or office appropriate are bandied about. We intend to add much more to the site and welcome your feedback, suggestions and challenges. Buhbye for now...We look forward to making your fashion outlooks brighter! Sincerely, SAFShops