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Lustworthy Totes from Endless

TBF — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:25 +0000

The Deal: Tote bags from Endless The Lowdown: We're totes lovin' these tote bags from Endless. Alright, we're dropping the faux Valley girl accent circa the movie Clueless, but with summer just around the river bend, we have been scouring the digital space for cute tote bags. Whether it's for a rendezvous with the beach on a lazy afternoon or hanging out the ladies at the outlet, a tote bag is the perfect accessory to hold all your lady belongings. Here are some of our faves from Endless. Shop: Endless [......]

The Print Shop: 8 Dresses with Prints from Modcloth

TBF — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:39 +0000

The Deal: 8 Printed Dresses from Modcloth

The Lowdown: Whether you’re a primal type of gal with your animal prints or you’re takin’ a cue from T.[......]

Summer Lovin’ from Piperlime

TBF — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:58 +0000

The Deal: Summer Lovin' from Piperlime for Under $50 The Lowdown: Summmmmertimmmme, and the livin’ is easyyy! Yes, that tune is our “we’re-so-excited-about-summer” anthem, and we’re imagining ourselves frolicking in the sand in easy, breezy dresses fit for an old-school Cover Girl commercial. In anticipation of summer’s imminent arrival, we’ve got some our favorite summer-ish pieces from Piperlime for under $50. Shop: Piperlime [......]

The Bluefly Experience…in $50 or Less

TBF — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:39 +0000

The Deal: Goodies for $50 or less from Bluefly The Lowdown: We love Bluefly, but let’s be honest. Price-wise, it’s not a budget retailer, and in fact, there are many lustworthy pieces in the “Let-me-eat-ramen-for-a-month-to-afford-that-bag” range. That’s why we’re on it when it comes to Bluefly’s sale corner. Quality pieces for under $50? Checkmate! Here are some of our favorite selections from Bluefly, and yes, they’re all under $50. Shop: Bluefly [......]

Shouldering Off: 6 One-Shoulder Dresses from ModCloth

TBF — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:23 +0000

The Deal: 6 One Shoulder Dresses from Modcloth The Lowdown: Symmetry is highly overrated. Period. There’s something about unevenness that shouts rebellion, hipness and style at the same time. Think the side ponytail, or uneven hemlines. It’s cool, edgy, and oh-so-fashionable. With wedding season, graduation parties and summer nights out just around the corner, nab yourself a fab one-shoulder number. Here are six of our faves from ModCloth. Shop: Modcloth [......]

Color Me Mine: 5 Colorful Handbags from Nordstrom

TBF — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:07 +0000

The Deal: 5 Colorful Bags from Nordstrom The Lowdown: With tangerine brights leading the fashion runway, this season it’s all about color, and not just any color, but color cohabitating with prints. We love this fun combination in our attire, but especially in our bags--since we pretty much carry our lifelines (e.g., smartphones, feminine reinforcements for that time of the month, oil blotting paper…yeah, the list goes on) in our small companions. Here are five colorful bags from Nordstrom that we love. Shop: Nordstrom [......]

6 Tangerine Shoes That’ll Make You Want to Tango

TBF — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:05 +0000

The Deal: 6 Tangerine Shoes from Zappos

The Lowdown: For those of us who aren’t ready to strut the streets in an all-tangerine ensemble, shoes are[......]

A Night Out on the Town: 5 Dressy Plus Size Tops Under $40 From Torrid

TBF — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:59 +0000

The Deal: 5 Dressy Tops Under $40 from Torrid

The Lowdown: Whether it’s for your cousin-twice-removed’s last night as a single lady or just a nig[......]

Sneaking in a Pair: 6 Stylish Sneakers

TBF — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:32 +0000

The Deal: 6 Stylish Sneakers from Endless The Lowdown: Remember the bi-annual pilgrimages to the local shoe store to get new sneakers (most likely Keds) while growing up? Somewhere between the ages of 8 and eighteen, sneakers were replaced with kitten heels, then regular heels, then stilettos, then--well, we're not sure we want to know. Sure, sneakers may take a backseat to our fancier shoes, but nothing can beat a good pair of sneakers, comfort-wise. Here are six sneakers that combine fashion and comfort from Endless. Shop: Endless [......]

Dancing the Polka: 6 Polka Dot Dresses from ModCloth

TBF — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:44 +0000

The Deal: 6 Polka Dot Dresses from ModCloth

The Lowdown: Polka dots are a sure sign that spring and summer are finally popping their way into to[......]