THE CHEAP GIRL

The Cheap (but Chic) Girl’s Guide to Fashion, Beauty and Style. Bringing YOU the best Canadian fashion and beauty deals.

Created in July 2008 and based in Toronto, Canada, The Cheap Girl is every woman’s personal bargain hunter.  I am on a mission to bring Canadians daily updates on the best deals in fashion and beauty.  The blog features the latest sales, promotions, deals, freebies, coupons as well as your daily dose of budget fashion, beauty and style updates through videos and how-to-articles. With a focus on Canadian talent, this blog aims to promote local designers and retailers.

I hope that you enjoy browsing this site. For any questions, concerns or if you’d like your work or sale featured please email me at oliva@thecheapgirl.com

Thanks and Happy Viewing!

xoxo, Oliva

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For Canadian Designers and Retailers:

If you would like to be featured on The Cheap Girl, please send your press release or product blurb  along with images (max. 4) to oliva@thecheapgirl.com

* Please note that The Cheap Girl also offers  super affordable advertising rates that will maximize exposure and  will enable your product to reach hundreds of budget fashion and beauty consumers. We can work with any budget :-) Send us an email and we’ll help customize the best suitable package for your business!

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{The Cheap Girl’s Style Mantras:}

Quality over Quantity, ALWAYS

Charlotte York meets Carrie Bradshaw

Comfort and Confidence are my 2 best friends

Clean, Classic, and feminine with a touch of vintage

One does not have to spend a lot of money to look great

I strive for effortless elegance with the concept of less is more

{Favourite Fashion Visionaries:}

Lanvin

Chanel

Kate Spade

Monica Mei

Calvin Klein

Carrie Hayes

Roger Vivier

Donna Karan

Lolita Lempicka

Oscar de la Renta

Catherine Malandrino

Vintage Givenchy(Think Audrey Hepburn)

{Fashion Inspirations:}

Iman

Taylor Swift

Ashley Olsen

Nicole Richie

Dita Von Teese

Audrey Hepburn

Gwyneth Paltrow

Natalie Portman

Jaqueline Kennedy

Margherita Missoni

Ines de la Fressange

Daphne Osena Paez

{The Most Beautiful Woman in the World:}

Monica Bellucci

{Shopping:}

Etsy

Ebay

Jacob

H&M

Shopbop

Dynamite

Banana Republic

Vintage stores and thrift shops for unique pieces

{Splurge:}

Shoes, Bags and  Jewellery

Classic fashion that one can wear forever

{Save:}

Trends

{Travel Inspirations:}

NYC

Japan

Europe

Montreal

California

{The Cheap Girl on Health and Beauty basics:}

Less is more

A healthy lifestyle

Living life in the present

Happiness and a Positive Outlook

A polished appearance goes a long way

{Beauty Splurge:}

Foundation

Effective skin care Ingredients that work

{Beauty Save:}

Everything else in your make up bag except for foundation