Jimmy Choo Coming to H&M

My bargain shopping dream has just come true: Jimmy Choo is creating a line for H&M! According to WWD, Jimmy Choo has designed a collection of shoes that will be sold at H&M stores. We can expect to see them in 200 stores this coming November.

Is anyone else as excited as I am?
Photo: WWD

$1 Flip-Flops at Old Navy

Tomorrow is the day! For one day only - Saturday, May 23, Old Navy will offer their solid colored flip-flops for only $1! Yes, that's right one buck! Now that's what I call a DEAL!

Thanks, TBF.

HOT Flat Fringe Sandals from Payless!

Last week I was at a cute, fairly high-end boutique in Philadelphia. The sales person there had the most adorable shoes on, so I had to compliment her. I was surprised and delighted when she told me she got them from Payless! These Scarlet Fringe Sandals are only $22.95 and come in both black and blue. These Mork Mirrored Sandals are also pretty hot!

Store Discovery: Martin and Osa

Last Saturday my boyfriend and I went shopping at The Westchester in NY. We happened upon Martin & Osa, a store I had seen at NorthPark Mall in Dallas but never went into thinking it was not quite my "style." I must say, I was pleasantly surprised.

Here's some background: Martin and Osa is owned by America Eagle Outfitters and is named after Martin and Osa Johnson, Kansas natives and explorers who captured their adventures to remote, exotic locations in films, photography and books in the first half of the 20th century. There is even a safari museum in their honor. The store itself reminded me of a Zara meets Banana Republic meets J Crew. I found it refined without being stuffy and stylish without being too trendy. The quality was high for the prices, too. My boyfriend bought two button down shirts for only $18 a piece! I fell in love with some ankle boots, but unfortunately they didn't have them in my size.

To make things even better, Martin & Osa online has FREE SHIPPING BOTH WAYS (yes, you can return it for free if you don't like it!). Right now you can take an extra 30% off of already reduced merchandise - they're practically giving things away. Here are some of my faves:

Cross-Over Pleat Skirt - $27.97 (was $79.50)

Heeled D-Ring Ankle Boots - $48.96 (were $160! - I personally saw these in person and the quality of the leather could rival Cole Haan)

Cowl-Neck Sweater Dress - $38.46 (was $130 - they only have L-XXL sizes, so act quickly!)

Diva Dozen: Celebrity Looks, Deep Discounts, and More

Happy Friday! I hope you are all geared up for a great weekend (especially those of you heading out to DC for the inauguration)! Here is a sample of some great posts and deals around the web:

1. 70% off sale at Diane von Furstenberg. You can also get this $70 Obama tote on her site. So cute!
2. The Budget Fashionista's review of website 1site1price.com (where everything is $29.99!)
3. Find out where to get Eva Mendez's Golden Globe dress for less on Style it Less!
4. If you liked Tina Fey's dress better, Celeb Look shows you how you can get it on the low-low.
5. Freebies for all posted by the Cheap Chica.
6. Take an extra 50% off of Old Navy online by using EXTRA50 at checkout (more details at Bargainist).
7. Get this Luxe Croc Clutch for $11.99 at Forever 21.
8. Check out how you can get Rosaria Dawson's look for $90.78 at Fashion Under $100.
9. Preview Orla Kiely Housewares for Target at the Budget Babe.
10. Great hostess gift: Double banded platinum nut bowl for $4.99 from West Elm.
11. Cute multi-color ruffle top for $10.48 at NY & Co.
12. Take an extra 50% off of a bunch of items at Bloomingdale's (including these Stuart Weitzman Pluto leather boots)!

Boots, Boots and More Boots

I just moved to New York and have noticed that the majority of women are wearing one of three types of boots: booties, riding boots, or flat high boots.  Here are some of my favorites of each style under $100:

Booties

Yailla Black Suede Wedge Booties - Nine West: $79.99

Me Too Fremont Suede Booties - Zappos: $98.95

Riding Boots

BP Brooklyn Boot - Nordstrom: $79.95

Wanted Trot Brown Riding Boots - Piperlime: $90

Flat High Boots

Chinese Laundry Tabb Black Patent Boots - Piperlime: $74.99

Brown Suede Gabrielle Rocha Bree Boots  - Zappos: $67.10

15 Shoes Under $50

Check out Splendora's list of top 15 shoes under $50. These black Hotpick slingback peep-toes are only $29.99 from Nine West. Happy shopping!

Flip Flop Fever from Old Navy

I hate to do two back-to-back sandal posts, but I just couldn't help myself. If you didn't make it to Old Navy's $1 flip flop sale this past Saturday, don't fret. Though they don't have anything for $1, check out Old Navy's Flip-Flop Fever section for some unbelievable deals for under 10 bucks! Here are a few:

Multi-Color Toe-Strap Flip-Flops - $2.50
Women's Wedge Flip-Flops - $7.50
Toe Loop Sandals (not quite flip-flops but still made the cut) - $9.99

Under $10 Sandal Madness from DSW

As I mentioned a few posts ago, DSW is finally selling shoes online! I went to the site today and found a fantastic sandal sale going on with many shoes under $10! They have everything from flip-flops to gladiators. Here are a few to check out:

R2 Charmer Embellished Thong - $6.94 (77% off and comes in several other colors!)

Tommy Hilfiger Women's Cape Thing - $9.94 (60% off and also comes in black)

Coconuts by Matisse Devin Jelly Sandal - $9.94 (75% off and also comes in clear)

Selling Online Now (Finally!): DSW

Who knew it would take so long to get DSW, the Designer Shoe Warehouse to sell their shoes online? I guess with Piperlime, Zappos, and Endless taking over, they wanted to get a piece of the online pie. I am glad to see that they are finally offering their wide array of reasonably priced shoes online (it's about time!). I found these Madden Girl Gladiator sandals for $34.95.

Hello Yellow! Part 2

So there were so many great things in yellow that I had to do a part 2. All of these items are under $90 and some are on sale!

Swingy shirred piqué dress: J Crew - $88


Access Topper Jacket: Kohl's - $29.60 (was $74)


Restricted Sandy Wedge: Piperlime - $50

Daisy Fuentes Faux Patent Leather Envelope Clutch: Kohl's - $21.99 (was $34)

American Living Floral Halter Dress: JC Penney - $75 (was $100)

Hello Yellow! Part 1

Yellow is certainly the color of the season. And I don't know about you, but wearing the color of sunshine just makes me happy! Here are some items to check out. You're in luck: nothing featured is over $40!

SmartFit Patent Peep Toe Wedge: Payless - $14.99

Legacy Duffel: Urban Outfitters - $39.99
Mossimo Supply Co. Tube Dress: Target - $19.99


Rhinestone Bracelet: Banana Republic - $38
Converse® All Star® yellow lo-tops: Gap - $40

Sailcloth Short Skirt: Ann Taylor Loft - $24.99

Xhilaration Polka Dot Bikini: Target - $14.99 each piece

So which is your favorite?

FIG Finale Sale: What We Bought

My friends and I had a great girls shopping weekend in Dallas. Unfortunately the FIG Finale sale was a little disappointing. The selection was great, but I kept waiting for them to do the deep discounts that I experienced back in August. Needless to say, I only bought three items - a two-piece skirt suit and a pair of brown pumps. I love what I bought though! My friend Akosua scored the best deals of us all - she bought two pairs of Modern Vintage Mary Lou boots (one in black and one in brown) for $75 a piece. To give you an idea of how good of a deal this was, Zappos.com has these boots listed as originally $353.95. Don't they look like they were made for her?


I also bought some brown leather Mary Ann pumps also made by Modern Vintage. I had never heard of Modern Vintage but I am very impressed. The shoes are so comfortable and stylish at the same time. The leather quality is also exquisite. The shoes are listed on this site for $189.99. My price? $40! Gotta love it!






I couldn't find a picture of the skirt I bought online (the designer's website seemed to be having issues), but I did find the jacket. The designer is Chalet. They have the jacket here for $167.50 . I paid $80 for the entire suit! I guess it was worth going. I'll just be waiting for the next one in hopes that I can have another shopping experience like the first time I attended.

Dallas Divas: Make this a West Village Weekend

To all my ladies in Dallas - run, don't walk, to The West Village this weekend to check out their Last Ditch sale. With deals for up to 90% off, this is not one to be missed! Two stores to check out are shoe store Accomplice, where they will feature BCBGirls, Seychelles, Oh Deer!, Jessica Simpson, Naughty Monkey, Hale Bob & Cindy Says for $10 - $50! Here are some they will be featuring:

Also, clothing and accessory store, Accents (right next door to Accomplice) will have 50% off their red tag items! Let me know what you find!

Flip Flops for Under a Buck!

Summertime is not the only time to think about summer gear. As a matter of fact, fall and winter are the season where you will find the best bargains for summer items. So go stock up on your flip-flops now! These flip-flops from Old Navy are only $0.99 and come in 6 colors! No wonder they are Old Navy's best seller!

Shiny Things

There are so many cute items this season in silk, satin, and patent leather. Here are a couple great deals on shiny things :).

French Connection 'Mystify Me' Satin Shift Mini Dress
This French Connection Satin Mini Dress is so cute! And even better, it's on sale for 60% off at $62.90.








Steven by Steve Madden 'Audryy' Peep Toe Pump
These Steve Madden Audryy peep toe pumps are super cute. At under$50 ($48.90), they are a great deal! They also come in red, ivory, and silver.

J Crew Sale

J Crew does not often feature what I consider to be amazing sales, BUT they are actually running a promotion of 20% off their already reduced final sale items. The sale is going on until 9:59 PM EST on August 25th.

The low down: since they are final sale, no returns are allowed. Also, sizes and colors tend to be limited. I found the following cute items for great prices:

Halter Embossed Beach Dress - $31.99 ($39.99 + 20% Off)

This dress used to be almost 100 bucks, so this really is a great deal. There are several sizes and colors still left!

Marsala Patent Leather Cut-Out Ballet Flats - $39.99 ($49.99 + 20% off)

I think these ballet flats are just darling! Also coming in persimmon, these shoes were originally $138! They only have sizes 6 and 7 still available (I am pretty excited that I am a size 6!), so jump on these quick! They do have ballet flats in different textures and colors with more available sizes.

Favorite-fit Natural Italian Linen Wide-leg Pants - $47.99 ($59.99 + 20% off)

One thing I will say about J Crew is that their quality is pretty impeccable. They usually have great fit and workmanship so I can only imagine how these linen pants look on. Like the ballet flats they were $138, so these are another fabulous deal. Unfortunately they only have these left in size 6.

Look What I Found...

As many of you know, I recently moved to Dallas, Texas and am getting acclimated to the area. In addition to too many trips to Target and Linens & Things, I have also been trying to learn the ins and outs of shopping in the area. Yesterday I made a quick trip to the Allen Premium Outlets, and I must say I was pretty impressed. Unfortunately I was unable to stay very long, but I had a chance to briefly check out Ann Taylor, The Gap, Banana Republic (their outlet stores often disappoint me), Kasper (needed some work clothes), and my favorite store for the day - the Michael Kors Outlet. Granted, many of the items there were not cheap, but when I entered the back of the store, something made my heart flutter with glee - a $19.99 rack of shoes!

Below is the pair I bought (mine are brown but they had beige and black there too), but they had many of their summer styles for the same price. I felt even better about my purchase once I realized I could not find the same pair under $100 online. Gotta love it!

MICHAEL by Michael Kors Downtown Woven Sling - $19.99

You can find a listing of all of the Michael Kors Outlets here. Happy shopping!

Update: for you Chicago divas, there is a Michael Kors outlet opening at the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora on September 24th!

Hot Sandals at Target

That Isaac Mizrahi has done it again! Not only has he designed some fabulous shoes for our favorite Tar-jay, but some of the cutest styles are also on sale!

Amanda Strappy Wedge Sandals - $7.49

You just can't beat this deal. These cute black wedges can easily be dressed up or down. They are actually even more fabulous in gold (on sale for $14.99 - Thanks Danielle!).

Erin Linen Platform Sandals - $7.49

Reviewers are ranting and raving about not only how cute these black platforms are, but also how comfortable they are as well. Comfortable, chic and cheap? Can't get much better than that!

Gabriela Rope Wedge Sandals - $14.99

These beige casual wedges are just adorable!