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Michelle Obama Fashion: A Budget Style Retrospective
One day you walk into your local Gap store to pick up a pair of size (insert your size here) jeans. After smiling at the overtly cheery folder/greeter/loss prevention associate, you head over to the denim wall to find your jeans. All of a sudden, 10 large men, wearing tailored dark suits accessorized by white ear plugs, rush into the store, causing a tower of cherry red wool/cashmere blend ribbed turtleneck sweaters to tumble to the floor (they also block the fitting room). Unaware of what is going on, you start to shake so hard that a pair of your (insert size again) jeans fall to the floor. As you bend over to pick it up you glance at a fabulous pair of Lanvin wedge ballet flats and the hem of an amazing pink and black floral printed swing skirt that you recognize from the Summer 2008 sales rack of your local J.Crew. You quickly grab the jeans from the floor and stand up to find yourself face to face with our new first lady, Michelle Obama.
Michelle Obama Fashion: A Budget Style Retrospective
At any other point in US History the likelihood of the above scenario happening to you would be, well, zero. However, unlike other stylish first ladies, Michelle Obama actually wears items from lower-priced, mall-based stores like J.Crew and Gap. She even wears them more than once Michelle’s love for the mall based store is so profound that her 6 year old daughter Sasha, unaware of the political filters put on her parents and telling it like only a six year old can, exclaimed “Mommy buys everything from the Gap”.
Regardless of your political stripes, there’s something quite comforting about a first lady who knows her way around an H&M (and has had to wait in those crazy long fitting room lines). In light of our current economic situation, this knowledge is even more valuable.
Michelle Obama Fashion: White House Worthy Style For Less
- 1. Victoria Ruffle Cami, $88 at J.Crew
- 2. Silk Cowlneck Top, $69 at Banana Republic
- 3. Striped Victoria Ruffle Shirt, $98 at J. Crew
- 4.Old Navy Women’s Crewneck T-shirts, $15.00 at OldNavy.com
- 5. Alison LS Cardigan, $24.80 at Forever21.com
- 6. Pearlized-Button Cardigans, $26.50 at Old Navy
- 7. Alfani Capelet Jacket, $149.00 at Macys
- 8. Ruffle Neck Cardigans, $26.50 at Old Navy
- 9. The Wintersoft Cardigan, $48.00 at Gap
- 10. Lauren by Ralph Lauren Silk Geometric-Print Full Skirt, $71.55 at Macys
- 11. Double-serge Pencil Skirt, $128.00 at J Crew
- 12. Curvy Welt-pocket Pants, $54.50 at Gap
- 13. Silver-sand Jacquard pant, $228 at J Crew
- 14. City-fit Herringbone Cropped Pant, $138.00 at J Crew
- 15. MICHAEL Michael Kors Strapless Belted Jumpsuit, $142.12 at Macys
- 16. Lauren by Ralph Lauren Jessie Two-Tone Ruffled Dress, $142.50 at Macys
- 17. Wool flannel Golden Roses dress, $139.99- $195 at J Crew
- 18.Diane Von Furstenberg Colorblock Dress, $398 at NeimanMarcus
- 19. Color-Block Sweater Dress, $130 at BananaRepublic.com
- 20. Cashmere Peyton dress, $99.99-$218
- 21. Moschino Printed Sheath Dress, $598 at NeimanMarcus.com
- 22. Ruffle Neck Shift Dress, $42.99 at Gap
- 23. Crew Neck Satin Dress, $34.50 at Old Navy
- 24. Isabella Paisley Halter Dress, $250 at J Crew
- 25. Animal Print Tafetta Dress, $175 at Banana Republic
- 26. Cashmere Asymmetrical Gown, $275 at Banana Republic
- 27. Lauren by Ralph Lauren Donnie One-Shoulder Dress with Ruffle, $135 at Macys
- 28. JS Boutique Single-Shoulder Ombre Gown, $200 at Dillards
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Lots of Coupons and Deals
Anne Taylor Coupon: 30% Off From Nov. 20-23rd
The Deal: 30% off your entire purchase at Anne Taylor stores and Annetaylor.com.
The Lowdown: Use this holiday 2008 friends and family coupon for 30% off your in store or online purchases, including purchases Anne Taylor Loft and Anne Taylor Outlets. Offer good from Thursday November 20th- Sunday November 23rd, 2008.
Shop: Download the image to the left to print out the coupon
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The best budget shoppers always talk about finding and using coupons, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. But where, exactly, are these magical coupons? you might ask. Can’t use ‘em if you can’t find them, and just doing a google search can be overwhelming. Well, this time of year coupons are more important than ever, so as our holiday gift to you, here’s a list of 10 of the better…read more
Lane Bryant Free Shipping With Code
The Lowdown: Shop Lane Bryant for versatile plus size apparel for both casual, work and dress, and get free shipping on orders of $100 or more. We’re especially fond of the RightFit pants line available now.read more
Sample sales, both the term and the actual events, have reach an almost mythical status in the minds of most shoppers.
Reality? Well..
The mythical status of the sample sale led to a global rise in the usage of the term “sample sale”, when really the event is more like a designer showcase or warehouse sale. True sample sales take place where samples are created, like New York City and, to a lesser degree, Los Angeles. Yeah your local pr firm… read more
Target is partnering with Scott Mackinlay Hahn and CFDA award-winning designer Rogan Gregory to launch the Loomstate for Target collection. All of the cotton used in this eco-friendly collection is 100% certified organic.The collection features both men’s and women’s apparel and will launch on Target.com and at select Target stores nationwide April 19, 2009, timed perfectly to coincide with Earth Day. The well-priced fashion collection will be available through May 16, 2009.
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