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!

New York Restaurant Week: 7/21-25 and 7/28-8/1

New York Restaurant Week is coming, so make your reservations ASAP! Don’t know what Restaurant Week is? Basically,over 200 restaurants in NY will offer you a three-course prix-fixe menu for lunch ($24.07) or dinner ($35.00). You just can’t beat it! I’ll have to check back in later in the month to hear about your experiences.

You can find the restaurant listings and more info here.

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)

Adorable Skirts Under $25

I don't know about you, but skirts are my favorite summertime wardrobe staple. Here are some adorable skirt finds - all for under $25!

Mosaic Print Skirt: Forever 21 - $15.80

Merona Chino Skirt: Target - $19.99 (I just bought this one and I love it!)

Petite Flower Paisley Medallion Print Skirt: Ann Taylor - $24.99

Question: Desert Island Shopping

I was on Yahoo Shine and saw this interesting question: If you could only shop in one store for the rest of your life, what would it be? Mine would be Nordstrom Rack.

What store would you pick?

Sex and the City: Did you see it?

Martinis, Manolos and mayhem. This was the scene at the Angelika Theater in Dallas last night. You would have thought it was fashion week (or the Dallas equivalent - Fashion at the Park). I went to the 6:00 PM show and as I approached the theater it looked like a zoo - both inside and outside the theater (local news trucks were even there). Let me tell you, these women were DECKED OUT! Cosmos were in hand (you can drink at this theater), LV's were in tote, and the ladies were traveling in packs. I definitely could understand why so many groups of girlfriends were there: they were all waiting in anticipation for the pinnacle fashionista movie of the year. And what is the verdict? Fabulous!

I can honestly say I have never laughed and cried so much in one movie. And I mean I had to keep the "ugly cry" at bay which was hard (I'll leave that one until I buy the DVD and watch it in the comfort of my own home). Some of the tears came from intense laughter, while others came from heart-wrenching moments in the script. Part of the emotion also came from knowing that, at some point, the movie would be over and Charlotte, Miranda, Carrie and Samantha would be the girlfriends we used to know...again.

Overall the movie did not disappoint. My only criticisms: 1)the product placements were pretty blatant at times and 2) the actor who played Smith seemed to be lacking some of his acting skills (and I used to love Smith!). 

Tell me about your experience. Did you get decked out and go with your friends in true diva style? What did you think about the movie? Let me know!

Sex and the City Wardrobe: Miranda's Black and White Dress

OMG! I can't believe that after several years of waiting and watching re-runs of SATC on TBS, the Sex and the City movie is finally here! As I was checking out a promo for the movie, I was pleasantly surprised to see Miranda sporting a black and white Maggy London Print Silk Twill Shift Dress that I featured in a Fall/Winter 2007 issue of Impressions (page 30), an e-magazine I write for.


Where can you find this fabulous dress (sans the belt)? Well, check it out here at Dillard's for $150 or here at Nordstrom (it's sold out right now, but keep checking back, they may restock).

I'm not the only one who noticed the Maggy London dress. So did Style Mama and Team Sugar.

Save or Splurge: Satin Bow Clutch

Can you tell a $600+ difference between these two?

Splurge: Valentino Black Satin Detailed Clutch - $636 Bluefly.com

Save: Nine West Black Satin Bow Clutch - $19.99 ninewest.com

Thanks, Raquel!

New Must Have Accessory: Glasses?

Glasses have been all over the runways lately. And, according to this Wall Street Journal Article, they're not only for those of us who need to wear them, but people who have perfectly clear vision are also wearing stylish specs. I know you're probably saying, "But I thought men don't make passes to girls who wear glasses?" I know, I heard the same hogwash too, but it looks like that statement may be a thing of the past.

Designer frames can be relatively inexpensive and completely change a look. It's amazing how a pair of frames can make someone look smarter, more modern or (dare I say) fashionable. Even American Apparel has come out with their own line of non-prescription frames! Here are a couple different looks for under $100:

Vegas frames: 39DollarGlasses.com - $39

Vue Eyeglasses: American Apparel - $50

Check out these posts on fashionable glasses at Fashiontribes.com and the Fashion-y Blog.

Diva on a Dollar Undercover: 9 West Handbag

My, my, my....what have I just uncovered? A while back I bought these Chinese Laundry pumps in a beautiful dark turquoise color from a local DSW. So of course I had to find outfits and accessories to match! I found this Nine West multicolor exotic fold-over clutch that was perfect. The bluish color looked very close to the color of the shoes, so I had to have it! However, the bag was only available for pre-order to be shipped July 17th. The site said, "It's been sold out twice already and we're bringing it back later in the season (July) for a third time! Get as many as you can before we sell out again!" July??? Arrggh! But to my surprise I went to Endless.com and saw the same bag available immediately! Free one day delivery no less! Of course I bought it on the spot.

What I learned from this situation:
1) Always, ALWAYS shop around. You may be able to not only find better prices, but also items not available other places.
2) Just because a retailer says they are sold out of something doesn't mean you can't find it elsewhere. Who knows if Nine West tried to create demand for it by saying it wasn't available until July or if Endless just bought some a while back and still had the inventory. Either way it goes, refer back to #1.

Little Black Dress for Less

Something every girl needs is a fabulous little black dress. Who says you have to pay a lot it? This short black satin strapless dress is at Forever 21 for just $22.80!

If you go to their site and grab a few things, they have free shipping for any orders $75 or over. Happy shopping!

New York Divas:$50 and Under Matt Bernson Sample Sale

Shoe designer Matt Bernson is having a sample sale for the next two days! Apparently they will have everything from sandals to boots from the current spring and past fall season. The best part? Everything will be $50 and under! The catch: the sale is cash only, so leave your plastic at home!

The details are as follows:

Location: 434 Greenwich St. (at Vestry)
Date and Time: Friday, May 2 from 12:00-7:00 PM and Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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.

Tips for Shopping at Target

Tar-jay, oh how I love thee!

Like many of you, I frequent Target for everything from my everyday needs to cute, fun accessories. However, it can get overwhelming since it is so big. Also, many people don't know about the hidden gems. Here are some tips:

1) Aisle Ends - I have found that Target often puts special packages and deals at the ends of the aisles. Recently, I noticed regular packages of Biore strips where they normally were, but they also had packages with a free moisturizers for the same price at the end of another aisle. I have also found Listerine two for one combos and hand soap at the end of the aisles.

2) Special Sections - Many Targets have special aisles dedicated to everything from bulk items to promotional items and packages. For instance, I use Olay Shea Butter body wash. Normally the 23.9 oz bottle is about $9. However, they did a combo special with both a 23.9 oz bottle and a smaller 10 oz bottle for just $5.99! These aisles are sometimes difficult to find, so ask someone who works there to be sure.

3) Target.com - I do enjoy the convenience of getting items from the store. However, Target has many great items that are exclusively found online. Check out target.com from time to time to check out what's new!