It's a Charmed Life...the musings of a 20-something

Thursday, August 18, 2011

FREE $10 Credit to Rue La La- until 8/23!

Hi Fashionistas! It's been quite awhile since I last posted, but I wanted to share this great invitation only opportunity with you! I am a member of RueLaLa, an invitation only website that offers deals on fashion/design items- each boutique is open for two days.

They have had a great selection of brands in the past such as Vera Bradley, Kate Spade, Kay Unger and Marc by Marc Jacobs. Until 8/23 they are offering $10 to any new users who sign up (It's free to sign up and there are some great deals!). Here is your invitation to join and get the $10 credit!

Sunday, April 10, 2011

My Sale Buys for $20 and Under...

This week I received orders I placed online recently with New York & Company (during the sales they had this past week) and an order from Macy's (I just happened to be browsing the sale section and found some great brands for CHEAP)! In total all these items cost me $111.92...not bad at all! Sales and clearances are my BFF (best friend forever) if you haven't been able to tell by now! :)

Skinny Leg Jeans-Bridge Wash

Sale Price: $19.99
Original Price: $49.95
I LOVE New York & Co. jeans. I have one pair a bought awhile back and I wear them all the time! Couldn't resist these super soft skinnies. They are made of a light weight denim and stretchy...a bit like jeggings I suppose. I definitely recommend them if you are looking for a nice pair of jeans for spring!

The 7th Avenue Crop Pant- White
Sale Price: $19.97
Original Price: $39.95
I had a pair of white capris from NY&Co. that I got back in 2008. They bit the dust after lots of wear. White linen capris are a wardrobe must-have so I needed to replace them of course!

Calvin Klein Scoop Neck Doloman Sleeve Slouchy Top

Sale Price: $19.99

Original Price: $69.50
Love this cute light weight Calvin Klein sweater! It could probably be worn mostly year round because its not a super heavy knit. The doloman sleeves and slouchy-ness make it super comfy too!

Style & Co., Petite Jeans, Back Shaping Slim Black Wash
Sale Price: $19.99 (I actually paid a $21.99, but these jeans are now a few bucks cheaper)
Original Price: $46.00
I'm 5'4" and always have a hard time finding jeans that don't drag on the ground. These are the perfect length for me! With the price so cheap it was impossible to pass them up. They are a really nice dark wash too!

Lucky Brand Prairie Three Quarter Sleeve Lace Back Henley *SOLD OUT*
Sale Price: $14.99
Original Price: $59.50
I bought this in the melon cover shown above as well as in navy blue. Unfortunately this is sold out on Macys.com already so I couldn't post the link for this one!

New York & Co. & Macys are two of my favorite places to browse the sales racks/clearances. As you can see I generally make out pretty well!

Where are your favorite places to shop for deals?

Thursday, March 31, 2011

SALE ALERT: 50% EVERYTHING at NY&Co.

From now until Saturday April 2nd EVERYTHING at New York & Company. is 50% OFF! Super excited because I had just been wanting to order some linen capris for my spring/summer work wardrobe. Just thought I would post about this sale so you can start stalking up on any essentials!

Here are a few of my favorites:

The 7th Avenue Crop Pant-White Twill

$19.97

Slim Slouch Crop Cuff Jean- Cerulean Wash

$24.97

Skinny Leg Jeans-Bridge Wash
$24.97

Ruffle Hem Cropped Trenchcoat
$44.97

Ruffle Washed Indigo A-Line Dress
$27.47

Ruffled Scoopneck Peasant Top
$14.95

If your order comes to $99 or more use the promo code 5566 for free shipping!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Things I Love: Ruffles!

I discovered GussySews months ago while browsing blogs and am in love with all of, the shop owner, Maggie's adorable ruffled creations! I am also a regular reader of Maggie's blog (it's one of my favorites...so head on over and check it out)! As a '09 college grad I am still trying to figure out my life (a.k.a find my dream job) and Maggie is one twenty-something I am definitely inspired by! She left her job last year to work on something she loved full-time (that something being her Gussy creations of course). On a side note, she has an adorable puppy, Bauer (I'm such a sucker for dogs...really).

P.S.- The blog Modern Frills is giving reader's a chance to win $30 shop credit to Gussy! Hurry up Iif your drooling over these ruffles as much as I am, Modern Frills is choosing the lucky winner this Tuesday March 29th!

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Outfit of the Day: Impatiently Waiting for Spring...

Cami: Macy's
Cardigan: New York & Co.
Jeans: New York & Co.
Boots: American Eagle

I'm long overdue for an OOTD post. Heck, I'm long over due for any blog post period. What else is new? lol Anyways here is a cute outfit I wore awhile ago that I really liked. Even though the first day of spring was recently it sure doesn't feel like it. Cold weather PLEASE PLEASE go away already? I promise winter will roll around again and you will get to come back.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Cute Giveaway! :)

Just thought I would share a giveaway that I just entered being hosted by Miranda of A Carolina Nutshell. The adorable prize package includes...

Essie nail polish in the shade 'Cute As a Button'

Wooden Monogram Painted Letter

$10 Victoria Secret giftcard

Click here if you want a chance to win! (And with prizes as awesome as these who wouldn't want to win?!?)

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Sale Shopping!

It's been awhile since I have posted a haul of my deals. Some of the items in this post are from all the way back in DECEMBER! I know, I know... I've been a slacker! :)

Last weekend I went to Kohl's and picked up this cute Nine & Co. giraffe print wallet. I got it to go with my beloved Giraffe Print Medium Sac Dooney&Bourke! I didn't want to splurge $100+ dollars on a wallet so this find was PERFECT! It was on sale and I had a 30% coupon so ended up getting the Nine & Co. wallet for around $9! Sure can't beat a price like that!

Nine & Co. Giraffe Trifold Wallet

The next three shirt are from an impromptu trip I took to the mail last night. I needed to get new tires on my car and there was a mall right by the tire place...obviously I had to go shopping! Especially since I had some coupons to use. I'm thrifty so can't pass up the opportunity to use coupons that I know will end up getting me great deals.

Recently New York & Company sent me a $10 coupon with no required spending limit. I found the top below on clearance for $14.99. Yup, so I only paid $4.99 for it!

New York & Co. Twist V-Neck Top

I also had a $10 coupon and a 15% off coupon for JCP. Found two sweaters on the sale racks and got a fabulous deal on them!