MAHOGANY GLAM

Armani Exhange Ciao Sale Going On Now

I absolutely looovvee window shopping at Armani Exchange cause they have excellent faux haute couture clothes. I only buy something during their Ciao sale event. Everything is usually up to 70 percent off which makes me very happy. I don't go over $29.99 unless I feel it's divine intervention then I splurge for $49.99. I bought a pair of the Deco Pocket skinny jeans dark rinse (above) for $29.99 regularly $115. Sweet! I love the way they fit.

They have tons of cute tops, shorts, jackets, skirts, dresses, and even more jeans cause one can never have enough jeans. Everything is $19.99-$89.99. Some stuff at the Armani Exchange store is cheaper than it is online, so I recommend stopping by the store. The stores have way more sizes too. Shop on!

photos courtesy: armaniexchange.com

IT'S THE BEST TIME TO SHOP!

Start 09 off right by stocking up on basics and fabulous finds that every fashionista needs to look fashionable throughout the year. Every store is pretty much trying to break even after the dismal holiday season. Now is the time to purchase that $100 pair of black shoes that's now $30 and/or  jeans, dresses, and tops that you've put off buying until now. This is a buyer's market and if you've got $50 bucks or more to spare you can leave the mall with key items for dirt cheap. Macy's, Banana Republic, Club Monaco, J Crew, The Gap, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21 (goes without saying), Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's-you name it they're all having an after New Year's New Year's sale. But beware, some of this stuff is just an absolute horror, so don't buy it if you have to ask "is this cute." Happy New Year!

Sweet Deals with Mervyn's & Shoe Pavilion Closing

My fellow fashionista's as we all know our economy is spiraling down the proverbial tube, and unfortunately some of our favorite stores are closing their doors. West coast stores Mervyn's (like Ross) and Shoe Pavilion (cheaper DSW)  have hit hard times. Luckily, the style gods have smiled on us and we can capitalize on their misfortune and score some sweet deals. If you live nearby these stores or have a friend on the west coast it's the best time to start shopping for the holidays. As mahogany glamazons I think we all should do our part to help stimulate our economy and spend, spend, spend!

SHOP IT TO ME

 

OMG this is the one of the most to die for fashion websites I've ever come across! Shop It To Me is a stylista's dream, especially one on a budget. Shopittome.com finds all the clothes you love on sale at various stores. If you're a frequent online shopper this website does all the work for you. No more searching for your size in the perfect dress at the right price. It's uber easy to join too. It takes like five minutes to sign up with your name and email address. Then you click which designers (i.e BCBG) and stores (i.e The Gap, Macy's) that you can't live without. You also include your clothing and shoe sizes. So not only does Shop It To Me tell you what's on sale, but it tells you what's on sale in your size. I signed up and within minutes I had an extensive compilation of dresses, shoes, jewerly, lingerie, pants, you name it--all on sale in my size broken down by store. You don't have to be the last to know about a sale anymore, or get annoyed because they don't have your size. To me, that's huge. My fellow fashionistas, join this website shopittome.com it will make shopping for gorgeous must haves on sale so much easier!

Here's some things shopittome sent me based on my profile.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Strapless Bubble Dress
Reg $260.00
Now $173.90

Nine West Imbuto Ankle Wrap Espadrille
Reg $79.95
Now $55.97

Photos courtesy: Shopittome.com

BATH AND BODY WORKS SEMI ANNUAL SALE

Tis the season for Bath and Body Works big semi annual sale. Stock up on their best smelling lotions and shower gels for $5 or $2 for trial sizes. I've never been thrilled by most of their rooty tootie fresh and fruity products like Blushing Cherry Blossom, Brown Sugar and Fig, and Plumeria. Sometimes It's just too much! I think it's great for teens and women in their early twenties, but for sophisticated fashionistas like myself, I feel it's a tad sophomoric. However, Bath and Body Works True Blue Spa line of products is absolutely divine. Their shea body butter, creamy body polish, and Butter Soft hand wash is some of the best moisturizing products on the market. Right now, buy any two True Blue Spa products and get two free, which is an excellent deal cause that stuff is not cheap! Bath and Body Works also carries C.O. Bigelow, Molton Brown, Davies Gates, and AHAVA products. Most prices are slashed in half or buy one get two free. Bath and Body Works Big Semi Annual sale ends Sunday, June 22!

Photos courtesy: bathandbodyworks.com

VICTORIA'S SECRET SEMI-ANNUAL SALE

I love a great sale, who doesn't really...Unless you're a clothing prude. Victoria's Secret semi-annual sale is going on now. Everything from cute undies, comfy jamies, lingerie, bras, and all their smell goods are almost 50 percent off. My fellow fashionistas run don't walk, cause it's the best time to stock up on all things girly. Who doesn't need another lacy bikini or a seamless thong...that's right we all do! First, you have to get to Victoria's Secret when the mall opens cause it's absolute chaos in the store any later than 11am. There's nothing worst than seeing grown women with their 2.5 kids in tow, fighting over the last pretty 34-B Very Sexy push up bra. I actually prefer shopping Victoriassecret.com or their get em every week catalogs. It's way easier. The semi-annual sale usually lasts a couple of weeks, so there's time. But don't wait too long, cause all that will be left is the XL vomit green leopard print thong with pink VS sparkles on the waist band. Shop early!

Photos courtesy: victoriassecret.com

LULU'S IS A SWEET DEAL

My fellow fashionistas you have to check out this ultra cool website lulus.com. It has chic cheap sorta couture looking finds for any style maven on budget. With gas prices inching close to $4.00 a gallon, I'm sure we all have to watch our pennies--while managing to be stunningly gorgeous. Lulus is the answer. It's fabulously stylish, trendy without being over the top, and uber affordable. It's kinda Forever 21, but a bit more sophisticated. They have everything from tops, dresses, shoes, accessories, denim, pants, and skirts. Although I'm not exactly doing cartwheels for their skirts, some of you might like them. It's definitely one stop shopping at a delicious prices. My favorite things are their shoes, tops, and dresses...oh and their accessories like clutches and belts are to die for. You'll get sucked in by the prices, I know I did. I've been doing the "I've found a great deal" dance. C'mon do it with me...!

photos courtesy: lulus.com

HUGE MAX STUDIO SALE!

Max Studio is having the sweetest sale online. Dresses, slacks, blouses, skirts, shoes, or anything you need or don't need right now 50 to 70 percent off the regular price. Max Studio is not usually the first name you think about if you want to score a deal, but the U-S economy is spiraling so anything your hearts desire can be had for the low low. Their average prices range from $230 for a pretty frock to $175 for a flirty top, now dresses are between $70 to $98 bucks, some even lower than that. I love a wallet busting sale! Max Studio is known for their modern romantic clothes, that are grown up and ultra feminine at the same time. Sizes are dead on too, none of that annoying vanity sizing going on. If it's a size 6, then it fits like a size 6. If you can scrounge up some funds from under the couch, shop maxstudio.com.

Photos courtesy: maxstudio.com

SHOP TIL YOU DROP

Get ready for the biggest shopping day of the year! Every store in the free world is having a sale the day after Thanksgiving. Otherwise known as black Friday. Target is having a two day sale. Beware, that's going to be an absolute horror. Most malls and department stores such as Macy's, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Dilliards, Kohl's, you name it will open as early as 4am. It's insane, but to save a few bucks what the heck. Especially, if you don't eat your weight in food from the day before, you should be able to roll out of bed to score a deal. And don't forget a lot of stores online will practically be giving away all their fall items too. It's the perfect time to stock up on basics and finally buy that overpriced dress you've had your eye on all month. If you can tolerate the crowds and willing to scrap for clothes then it's all good.I'm a scrapper and I'm not above tripping someone for a 70% off deal, so I'll be at the mall bright and early:-) See ya there. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

VICTORIA'S SECRET DIVINE DEALS

I heart Victoria's Secret. I really do. When in doubt for something to wear, Vicky has me covered. I get my VS catalog religiously and quickly flip through its pages to spy the must have item. Several pages are usually rabbit earred for later. I think their clothes are reasonable priced; better than BCBG, BEBE, or Arden B. It's not too trendy either. It's just basic modern all American clothes. Well if you don't get the pink catalog every other week, you should know they're having a huge SALE right now. It's a good time to stock up on underpinnings, but it's an even better time to purchase basics and some super cute clothes. Sweaters, tank tops, shoes, coats, wrap dresses, jackets, cardigans, slacks, you name it they've got it. I love that their clothes are true to size. If it says extra small, then it fits like an extra small. None of that vanity sizing, which really gets my pulse racing. I'll preach on that another day. Sure the models are freakishly gorgeous and they all pose like they've won the America's Next Top Model pose challenge, but it works. When my order arrives and quickly run on my tippy toes to my room to try it on, then I see if I can do the same pose I saw in the catalog, but it's never quite the same. I think I need a wind machine to get the hair right. Anyway, you can't beat their prices from $19-$150. It's a divine deal. Check out all their sale items at victoriassecret.com take the drop down menu to clothing.

I think this cardigan sweater is soo feminine. It comes in several colors and easily steps up any outfit.

Bouclé ruffle-front cardigan sweater
Sale $39

Love this. Of course, I love everything backless!

Merino wool plunge back sweater
Sale $49

Photos courtesy: Victoriassecret.com