The Budget Fashionista

The Deal: New Holiday Sale means up to 50% off select styles at RalphLauren.com The Lowdown: If you’ve had your eye on the Ralph Lauren collection this season, this sale is ready to grant some wishes.  The Holiday Rugby Sweater is now just $89, originally $125, but it’s not the only great bargain. If you’re still looking for that perfect cashmere sweater, this Wool Cashmere V-Neck is $139, reduced from $198. Think of it this way—this sale finally gives you …

The Word: No, you won’t get your money back from your purchase of Windows Vista, but Microsoft has recently announced that you will get cashback from each purchase you make using their LiveSearch tool. LiveSearch allows you to compare prices between online retailers. When you set up an account, you will get a percentage back from each purchase you make. Thousands of items from hundreds of top brands are available. The amount you get back varies with each item, retailer …

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The Deal: If you haven’t shopped from Bluefly yet, you’re missing out. Perhaps I can encourage you. Bluefly is offering a sale to new customers--enter AFF30 at checkout to take off $30 off purchases $150 or more. The Lowdown: Bluefly is a great site to go when you want to purchase designer items. If you’re like us, you find something you absolutely want, but you go to every length to find it at the lowest possible cost. Their merchandise is …

The Word: Key Closet, an exclusive and innovative design company founded in 2006, has created the latest in sartorial decadence--a pair of jeans made of handcrafted denim, Swarovski crystals, a few diamonds, handrawn designs and white gold buttons. They cost $10,000 and will be premiered on June 26 at a fashion show in LA. Click here for the full story. What We Say: Premium denim. We thought paying a few hundred dollars for a designer pair of jeans was not …

What: Plans for a second Sex and the City movie are in early development, according to Entertainment Weekly. Discussions have begun, but there are no concrete deals nor a script. What We Say: The characters’ lives wrapped up perfectly in the first movie that we didn’t realize a sequel was even a possibility. We’re excited. But since nothing is definite yet, we’re not letting our hopes get too high--it’s not even on IMDB yet. But the prospect has already jump-started …

What: Rosa Cha, The Tent at Bryant Park, New York City Fashion Week Spring 09 The Lowdown: Rosa Cha wants us to look hot hot hot on the beach next summer, unveiling a glam swimsuit line sure to be a hit with fashionistas on every shore.  The color palate was simple (red, white, green, brown – oh so Brazil), but the shapes screamed for attention.  Bright and bold details like Swarovski crystallized necklines, monster sized gold earrings, and cutouts front and …