The Cheap Girl

Need a new pair of runners or workout gear? I know I do!

Receive 20% off your purchase at Athletes World. This deal is good until March 21, 2010.  Simply print the in-store coupon and present it to the cashier.

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The last time I bought a pair of runners was in high school. Yep, it was a looooong time ago. T wants to get rid of  my beloved runners but I will have none of it. The hoarder in me kicks in when he suggests that we should get a new pair. I am sure that when he sees this post, he’ll use the discount as an excuse to go shopping. Not going to happen!

What: The North Face Sample Sale

Where: Armenian Church Community Centre – 13780 Westminster Highway, Richmond B.C.

When: Saturday March 20, 2010 – 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday March 21, 2010 – 12 pm – 5 pm

How: $2 donation for The BC Cancer Foundation. Cash only.

Private online sales offer designer goods for a fraction of the price. That is why I love them so much. Whenever I want something luxurious, I usually check the online sales first before heading out the the retail locations.

Today’s post is all about accessories. Elegant and chic TODS handbags and shoes at HauteLook.com, marked down to incredibly low prices. The flats that they have online are sooo lovely! Perfect for the office and for the weekends.

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Happy Shopping!

Naturalizer Canada is having a sale with items discounted up to 80% off.  I found these uber cute sued Mary Janes marked down to $19.99 from $100.

Woo hoo!

I can’t wait to wear these with EVERYTHING that I own.

+ Get an additional 15% off (on top of the sale price) by applying code NTWELL at checkout.

I just tried it and it worked!

Click here to visit Naturalizer Canada

Get 20% off your Payless purchase upon presentation of the in-store coupon. I love going to Payless for inexpensive trendy styles. If I don’t see myself wearing an item for more than a season I usually go the cheap route instead of dropping serious cash on shoes. Payless also carries classic styles that can go for many seasons. I have a pair of wood-style thong sandals that I bought from Payless years ago that I still wear up to this day.

When you get the chance, check out the collection to see the newest styles for spring.

Click on this link to print the Payless coupon (valid until 03/15/2010)

Click here to find a store location

Receive up to 80% off selected styles online plus receive free standard shipping with the code CUPID10.

I saw a couple of cute flats and DKNY wedges that is priced at $59.98 (from $178.00). Thinking of getting it….

Click here to view the sale

I love designer bags and accessories but the price points for the items are super steep. I usually have to save up for quite a while.

So I am quite pleased that I found a site that sells premium, authentic, pre-owned luxury accessories. They also have a great collection of vintage items as well.

They carry all the big guns: Hermes, Chanel, Cartier, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Pucci, Balenciaga and many, many more!

I don’t mind buying things that are pre-owned from vintage shops or online. The only thing that I care about is authenticity.

From the website:

Portero’s Authenticity Pledge:

“We at Portero believe that buying luxury goods online should be straightforward, exciting, and simple. Portero’s mission is to be the leading trusted online source for authenticated, pristine & pre-owned, luxury Jewelry, Watches, Accessories, Fur, Art, and Fine Housewares. Portero verifies the authenticity of each item on our web site before it is listed, and we stand behind the authenticity of our items with a money-back guarantee. ”

“We determine authenticity by drawing on the experience of our in-house category specialists, by working with outside product experts, and in some cases by partnering with selected luxury brands and other leading luxury companies, such as Tourneau, the world’s largest luxury watch retailer.”

Some of the things that I liked:

Dolce and Gabbana Suede Pumps $233

Tiffany & Co Feather Collar Necklace $1,097

Gucci Cognac Leather Shoulder Bag $345

Click here to browse the collection

Receive a 15% discount online with your order from Naturalizer.

Use coupon code NTWELL -  this online coupon code is good on both .com and .ca

Valid until 6/10/2010.

Bronze Pumps from Aldo Canada $80.00 SALE $20.99

From the office to cocktails….

I bought these gorgeous pumps last week at an amazing price. What I love about these shoes is that it is the perfect pair for transitioning an outfit from day to night. It is chic enough to wear at the office during the day and adds the perfect glam element to your outfit at night.

I love dressing up for New Years because I like the idea of combining understated sparkle and glamour. Instead of competing with the glittery and fun outfits, I choose the demure route mixed with an element of surprise. It could be something as simple as combining a deliciously rich red lipstick or a colourful clip with the classic little black dress or wearing a sparkly party dress but keeping hair and make up simple and casual.

This year I am obsessed with opera length gloves. I am deciding between a satin red dress or a little black dress. I think that the gloves will suit both but I also want to wear both dresses. Maybe a costume change halfway?

Here are some of my picks for possible New Year’s Eve looks:

Sequin Dress from Dynamite $39.99

Flirty Frilly Dress from Jacob

White Dress from Tristan

Ruffled Cropped Cardigan from Forever 21 Canada $21.80

Mesh with Tulle Dress from Le Chateau 169.95

Peep Toe Sequin Shoes fron Spring Shoes $44.99

Set of Bangle Bracelets from Aldo Canada SALE $9.79