If You Don't LOVE It...Leave It!

"OMG, It's only 4.99!?!!" are the words you screamed as you saw the fluorescent pink and green striped DKNY blouse on the clearance rack. How many times have you purchased something JUST because it was on sale? *raises hand* I am notorious for this. I feel like I am committing all types of fashion crimes by leaving it there for someone else to enjoy. I want to be the one to tell all my friends "Guess what? I got this for only $3!!" Neener!


I remember once this shoe store in the mall was having an unbelievable sale. They had a rack of shoes for 3 for $9.99. You read that right. No typos. Three complete, perfectly good pairs of shoes for only $9.99. That is unheard of! Most of the shoes were just OK. They weren't anything spectacular, but they were $3. So what did I do? Ask for every pair of size 7 shoes I can find for $3. LOL. Just straight ridiculous. I went home that day with 6 pairs of shoes. That day. I told all my friends about it. Of course that good of a deal must be shared with all closest girlfriends. They must partake in the discounts also.

We went back and lo and behold they had additional shoes that weren't there the day before. Pretty soon I had an additional 6 pairs of shoes on top of the 6 I had already purchased. My closet was now overflowing with 12 new pairs of shoes. For what though? Because they were cute? Because I had ensembles waiting for shoes to unite them with? NO! Because they were $3.

I didn't love anything about these shoes....so for the next few years, they sat in my closet, untouched and unworn. This use to happen a lot until I started to chant "If you don't love it...leave it! If you don't love it...leave it!" Say it with me ladies, "If you don't love it, leave it!"

You'll soon realize that just because something is on sale, doesn't mean it needs to be wrapped up all pretty and put into that shopping bag. Just because those Gucci shoes are $150 instead of $1000, don't make the purchase. Love it first. Love it so much you can't live without it. Like air or water.

Now don't get me wrong, I love a good deal. If something is on sale/clearance and I absolutely LOVE it, I get it. I went Christmas shopping today and almost fell for it again. I almost purchased this pink leopard print headband from Bebe because it was 50% off. I didn't love it though so I put it back. What good is something if you're never going to actually enjoy that good deal? So ladies, the next time you go and reach for the purple and peach polka dot Gucci sweater that is 85% OFF, say to yourself, "If I don't love it, leave it!"

Love,

Kimmie

Daily Deals

Discount Upscale Fashionistas, you will trip while stomping in your stilettos when you see this. Become on a fan on Facebook to get MORE up to the minute updates on sales!


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"Shop our Huge Storewide Sale going on now!

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http://www.bakersshoes.com/ - Today ONLY, save 15% OFF your entire purchase!







Love,


Kimmie

Daily Deals

Stay tuned for a post coming soon to help you choose your next outfit for New Year's! Until then here are three wonderful deals!

http://www.macys.com/ - They are having their everday one day sale. LOL. Macy's ALWAYS has a sale. They have sales for their sales. Today is the preview sale, and the actual sale starts tomorrow. Print out the online catalog coupon to save $10 OFF your purchase of $25 or more. This is a GREAT way to save money on that last minute gift.

http://www.karmaloop.com/ - Casual fashion never looked so good! Right now they are offering 20% OFF their entire site!! (use promo code: CIDER). Also if you're making a purchase OVER $75, they are also offering FREE Shipping! But wait there is MORE, If you sign up for their email offers, they are offering $10 OFF NOW! <---- clickity click!!

http://www.barneys.com/ - Calling all my upscale fashionista's! Barney's is having a 40% Designer Sale! This is a gold mine if you were eyeing a pair of Christian Louboutin's! They might be on sale! Check it out!


Enjoy!

Love,

Kimmie

Coupons GALORE

Ok, ladies, this site is definitely NOT going to be focused on just providing you info on great deals. The fabulousness is on it's way, but a friend of mine put me on to this site, and it's by far the best discount site yet! http://www.retailmenot.com/. This is why I shop so much. It's SO hard to pass up a great deal! But please remember don't make that purchase JUST because it's on sale. I have a post coming soon about that. Until then ladies, enjoy!

Love,

Kimmie.

Daily Deals

Visit www.nyandcompany.com today and get $20 OFF $60 purchase w/promo code 2583 or $50 OFF purchase w/promo code 2851. EVERYTHING on their website is also BUY ONE GET ONE 75% OFF!!! Combine these TWO deals for maxium savings! Just in time for those last minute gifts! Shopping GALORE!

Love,

Kimmie.

Your Daily Deal!

Hurry on over to http://www.bluefly.com/ They are offering an EXTRA 15% OFF THE SITE plus FREE SHIPPING!!!

Love,

Kimmie

Did you KNOW.....

Did you know there are a ton of great deals online? Well apparently there are some of you that actually don't... which by the way is really sad. LOL. I get asked a lot, "what store's are having great sales Kimmie?!!?" Let me give you a few tips on how to find the best deals online. I'll give you three freebies to get you started, then you'll have to find the rest on your own ;). Oh yeah this post is lengthly. I like rambling.

1. Ok, this is seriously easy. You need an email address. If you don't have one, shame on you!!! It's your golden ticket to unlock absolute fabulousness. The trick is, get an email address dedicated to getting emails specifically for email alerts about sales. This way if spam comes your way, it won't be such a big deal.

2. What is your favorite store that you frequent? Find out if they have a email list where you can get info on great deals. You can either sign up online going to their website or by going into the store. Please beware by going into the actual store... I don't need to elaborate as to why. You know why. LOL.

3. Soon, the online offers will start rolling in. You'd be surprised at the offers only people who have signed up for email offers will receive. For some reason people are scared of spam LOL. Spam me up Scottie! I'll delete and filter through all the Penis Enlargement and Viagra emails just to get some emails about sales. LOL.

Why is this essential you ask? Well duh, let's take one of my favorite stores Bebe for instance. They ALWAYS have sales, and especially if you're a member of their Bebe club. I have no clue what the official title of this "club" is, but they make you feel all extra official. I promise one time, for Bebe Super Special Club members, they were giving an additional 65% off of their clearance merchandise in the store, if you printed out the email and brought it in the store. What is MORE thrilling that getting discounts that other chicks don't know about? Sex? Probably, but getting discounts is almost just as good.

Are you a MAC Cosmetics girl? Did you know if you sign up for email specials, you can get free shipping or other cool offers? I'm lazy. I don't like making trips to the MAC Store. Oh, and please be advised that the MAC Stores, and MAC Counters at Macy's and Nordie's DO NOT carry all the same things. This is why this is vital. LOL. I can't believe how serious I am right now. Anyway, save a trip to the MAC Store and order online when they offer FREE Shipping.

Discounts do not always mean "cheap" or "ghetto." Shoot, if you wanna play like you're Jenny J LO ballin, be my guest, but I love sales and discounts. Please be advised that GUCCI, yes GUCCI also has sales. Please do NOT be confused with the GUCCI Outlet. The actual Online Store or your local GUCCI retailer has sales. You just need to sign up for their mailing list to find out.

I got a fabulous looking post card that is suitable for wall art that told me Dec 1st 2009 started their Fall/Winter SALE! It's still going on for God knows how long, but if you're in the market for your first GUCCI item or you wanna add to your ever growing collection, please hop up on that pronto

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All my shoe whores who love shoe porn raise your hands! *raises hand*. I will die for shoes. I am so passionate about them it's ridiculous. Sometimes, I just stand back in awe of my shoe collection. God is probably not pleased. It's almost like shoe worship. Anyway, ALDO Shoes and Bakers Shoes, ALWAYS have fabulous sales. I would say Bakers by FAR has the best sales EVAR! If you frequent them, I would suggest getting a "B" Card. This card you have to pay for ($25), but you get 10% off everytime you make a purchase, 20% off on your birthday AND they also have sporadic sales where you can get an additional 10%-20% off your purchases. Think about it.

One website. everything you need. www.smartbargains.com. They have designer shoes, clothes, handbags, couch covers, you name it. They have EVERYTHING but Oreo Cookies. 

So what do you think ladies? What are some of your tips on finding the hottest deals online?? Share!!!