In addition to all of the other Labor Day sales, save 30% on sale items at LuLus.com.
You’ll look sweet enough to eat in the darling Raspberry Briar Dress! Head to the thicket for some fresh berries in this pleasingly ruffled dress, complete with curved neckline and fluttery short sleeves. Soft woven fabric comes in a whimsical combination of burgundy, pink, sage, yellow and taupe for a berry-riffic print. Comfortable elasticized waistband and black button keyhole at back. Raspberry satin lining. Get the Deal of the Week at LuLus.com for only $46.00!

Hey Everyone, I’d like to take a moment to introduce our newest guest blogger, Trina. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you probably feel like you know her already :) She has submitted a few kick ass reader looks for less, so I thought it was time to bring her style to The Looks For Less on a regular basis. Trina works full time, is the mommy of two adorable kids, and also runs a blog of her own, XOXOTrina.com. So whenever she finds the time, Trina will be posting an occassional 5 Under $50 for us. I’m so excited :)
From Trina – “The 4th is just around the corner and whether you have a BBQ or pool party to attend, I know you recessionistas will want to look fabulous. Dressing for themed holidays can be tricky. To avoid crossing over into tacky, my suggestion is to pick a color from that holiday and pair it with a simple themed accessory. With Independence Day for instance, the red top would be perfect with crisp white shorts and simple star shaped earrings. The romper would be darling with white wedge sandals and red lips. Or take the blue skirt, add a white tank and dress up the look with a holiday inspired manicure. The choice is yours. Now go show off your Independence!”
Celebrate – 4th of July
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Celebrate – Valentine’s Day in Pink and Red
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Celebrate – Mother’s Day on May 9, 2010
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Halloween – Rock Star Fashion Icons
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I finally figured out how us mere-mortals (excuse me, high fashion recessionsitas) can get our hands on designer brand apparel and accessories for a whole lot less. No, I am not talking about outlet stores – no picked over items at these sales. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you know that I am passionate about “invite only” sample sales. In fact, I bought everything I am wearing above from sample sales, in addition to these 7 For All Mankind jeans on Monday, Rock and Republic jeans, and Jimmy Choo sunnys.
Sample sale sites have “designer a day” boutiques at deeply discounted prices – generally 50-75% off! In addition, if you rack up credits (share an invite with friends and earn credits when they make their first purchase) then you get these designer items at next-to-nothing prices. Even the manicure is a designer look for less – check out this video on how to get these Chanel inspired nails.
Please note, the prices below reflect the sale prices only and do not include my credits. I paid much less for each item with the credits I had earned.
I check them all daily. Most open around 11am or noon and sell out quickly.
In My Closet – 7 For All Mankind Crystal Flare Jeans
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Designers for Less – Rock and Republic
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Designers For Less – Jimmy Choo Sunnys At HauteLook
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Shop This Site – Free People Boutique At HauteLook
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Leaves dance in the breeze for the Sequoia Shimmy Necklace. Golden leaves grace a delicate circle charm with dark, sparkling beads dangling below. Charm has a 1″ diameter and hangs 9″ down. Fastens with lobster clasp and 2″ extender. Get the Deal of the Week from LuLus.com for only $14.00!
Looking cute is a snap when you have pretty florals and candy pink buttons on hand! The Sugar Snap Romper is built beautifully with a sweetheart neckline and two tiers of ruffles at the waist. A pair of comfy shorts sit underneath to make this one-piece ideal for a day in the sun or swinging on the jungle bars! Complete with two strips of front boning and a stretchy, smocked back panel. Get the Deal of the Week from LuLus.com for only $38.00!


I may have to have this dress. It would look great on it’s own, or as Elisabeth Hasselbeck is wearing it, with leggings, on The View. The Real is the Alice + Olivia Chevron dress and may be found at ShopBop.com for $368. The Steal may be found at LuLus.com with a price tag of $55, for a difference of $313 from the Real.
I love LuLu’s Summer at the Hamptons dress in pink. Black and pink stripes of crepe-textured fabric create a cool summer look that can go from boutique to beach. This fully lined dress is complete with an elasticized waistband and a belted sash to top it off.
Steal the Real – Walk-A-Ways Dress
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Steal the Real – Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi Booties
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Steal the Real – LaRok Swing Skirt
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Steal the Real – Herve Leger Tank Bandage Dress
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