The Looks For Less

Shop This Site – Free People Boutique At HauteLook

theLooksForLess — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:26:36 +0000

I ended up with a few more credits from HauteLook.com and had to spend them right away, of course! I love these invite only shopping sites… they’re my latest addiction. As if my budget wasn’t already loving these deeply discounted boutiques, you also get a credit when the friends you invite make their first purchase. So far, I’ve stocked up on Rock & Republic jeans (for $19 after the discount and credits), Free People legwarmers (for only $12), and now… more Free People.

Tie-dye and fringe are so popular right now and I love that I found both in this one dress, and the colors are beautiful. I can’t wait to pair it with tights and leggings. I love the jacket because I wanted something casual for hanging out with friends, grocery shopping, walking the dog… well, mostly because I’m addicted to jackets, so any excuse will do I suppose, hahaha.

More Invite Only Shopping

I check them all daily. Most open around 11am or noon and sell out quickly.

Gilt Groupe – $25 credit after your friend’s first purchase has shipped.
HauteLook – $10 credit after your friends make their first purchase.
Rue La La – $10 credit after your friends make their first purchase.
Ideeli – $25 credit after your friends make their first purchase.
Billion Dollar Babes – $10 credit after your friends make their first purchase.

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Random Love – Jay-Z Surprises Fans At Beyonce Concert

theLooksForLess — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:30:52 +0000

The video quality is crappy, but I couldn’t help but to post this. I love how the crowd goes supersonic when Jay-Z surprises them!!! I love Jay-Z and Beyonce!!! They are so fab!

Celebrate – Gilt’s Wedding Weekend March 12-14

theLooksForLess — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:29:57 +0000

Wanna walk the aisle in style? Of course you do, and Darcy Miller, editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, can help. Get her picks for the on-trend bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses from Gilt’s Wedding Weekend, starting tomorrow. And for more inspirational wedding ideas, visit Darcy’s Wedding Idea of the Day – a must-have resource for every bride-to-be.

From Darcy Miller – “There’s nothing a girl loves more than a good sale — especially when it comes to great wedding finds! That’s why we’re excited to announce our first-ever wedding sale through Gilt Groupe, starting tomorrow. From March 12 through the 14th, we’ll be offering up great sales on designer names such as Vera Wang, Amsale and Carolina Herrera, just to name a few.”

More Invite Only Shopping

I check them all daily. Most open around 11am or noon and sell out quickly.

Gilt Groupe – $25 credit after your friend’s first purchase has shipped.
HauteLook – $10 credit after your friends make their first purchase.
Rue La La – $10 credit after your friends make their first purchase.
Ideeli – $25 credit after your friends make their first purchase.
Billion Dollar Babes – $10 credit after your friends make their first purchase.

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Deal of the Day – Gold & Turquoise Cluster Ring

theLooksForLess — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:09:44 +0000

This ring has so much going on and I love it all! This dramatic vintage-inspired ring has a cluster of faceted and polished stones. It is available in turquoise or coral and either color is perfect for spring. Get the Deal of the Day from Urban Outfitters for only $24.00.

Steal the Real – Burberry Pyramid Studded Watch

theLooksForLess — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:54:21 +0000

Lovn this Burberry pyramid studded watch. The silver watch is the perfect way to bring the pyramid studs that were so hot all fall into spring. The Real may be found at Burberry for $695. Get the same look with The Steal from Urban Outfitters for only $34.00, for a difference of $661!

This modern bracelet watch with a pyramid studded band and tonal square face is so amazing! It has a beveled crystal face, raised markers, adjustable safety clasp closure, and a turn crown to set.

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Rachel Zoe’s Not So Basics Wardrobe Essentials

theLooksForLess — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:34:52 +0000

As you all know from my Zoe Effect, I love anything and everything Rachel Zoe delivers to my inbox in her Zoe Report (and her Zoe Project on Bravo, and her affordable fashion line on QVC, and… the list goes on).

Rachel recently posted a special edition of the Zoe Report, “The Not-So Basic Guide” to 20 wardrobe essentials. Some of her basics were affordable, some… not so much. Instead of picking up the essentials she suggested, I decided to select my own, using her guide as just that, a “guide”, and I did it all for under $100. Lucky us to get advice from “the” pro. I hope to add each piece to my wardrobe over time. I got a head start by picking up the black lace blouse last week and a biker jacket for my Zoe Effect.

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Check Out The March Madness Sale at New York & Co.

theLooksForLess — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:58:13 +0000

♥♥♥ $15 off orders of $80 or more. Use 2045 at checkout. Limited Time only.

♥♥♥ March Sale+ $6 shipping. Use ring code 1967 to redeeem.

Reviews – My “Skincare for Less” Routine

theLooksForLess — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:52:42 +0000

It seems as though the older I get, the more I break out… I thought I’d have outgrown this after my schoolgirl days. Buuuuuut, no!!! I decided it was finally time to switch up my hodgepodge of “drugstore, meets facialist, meets department store” skincare routine. For years, I used Clean & Clear Continuous Control ACNE Cleanser, which kept me clean and clear for nearly a decade, but not so much anymore! I had paired it with Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, but this yellow moisturizer started to feel a little heavy on my skin.

Finally, I hit the skin care aisle of my local pharmacy and stood there reading bottles of lotions and potions for about half an hour. For my daily cleanser, I picked up Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser ($8.99 at Amazon.com). It gets off every bit of makeup, including mascara, without stripping my skin. This is a soap and oil-free cleanser that is gentle enough to use every day, even on sensitive skin. After a couple of uses, I started to get that deep cleaning tingle and my skin has finally cleared up. As the bottle says, it truely does “bring out skin’s natural radiance and even out skin tone and texture. Come to find out, this cleanser was an InStyle magazine editor’s pick for great skin in your 30s and was named an “Allure Best of Beauty” for 2009!

I went to see a dermatologist for the first time recently and she suggested that I use Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer after washing my face. It is literally “dermatologist recommended”! I opted for the SPF 15 formula ($10.99 at Amazon.com) because I am seriously avoiding skin damage (aka – the sun) these days. I am so lucky that I do not have fine lines or crows feet just yet, and I’d like to keep it that way. Cetaphil is a lightweight non-greasy moisturizer that hydrates while protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.

After washing with Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser and moisturizing with Cetaphil, my skin feels so clean and my “problem areas” have definitely improved. These skin care products are much more accessible and less expensive than some of the products I was getting from a facialist and department stores… and I can’t believe they work better! In addition to these two products, I exfoliate and use a facial self-tanner two to three times a week.

Deal of the Day – Red & White Floral Racerback Dress

theLooksForLess — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:16:07 +0000

I love this red and white floral racerback dress from LuLus.com. I am so ready for spring and this is just the dress for the season. The back of this dress is unreal and the colors are beautiful. Get the Deal of the Day from LuLus.com for only $35.00!

Steal The Real – Studded Leather Biker Jacket

theLooksForLess — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:56:08 +0000

I always say the style I love most is rocker-glam, and this jacket is so rock star. I’ve also said that most girls are hooked on purses and shoes, but my thing is jackets!!! The Real is by Oasis and may be found at ASOS.com for $290.60! It mixes two of this season’s hottest trends, studs and the motorcycle biker jacket style. Oh I love it so much. The studded collar is unreal. The Steal may be found at Forever 21 for only $39.80, for a difference of $250 from the Real.

The studded faux-leather jacket has an off-center zip closure and a studded lapel, slanted zipper pockets, and a snap button tab waist for a more fitted construction. A smocked back with pleated accents balance the edge with some feminine details. Gotta have it!!!

This post was featured at PinkAndPosh.net. I will be a guest blogger for PinkAndPosh.net contributing “looks for less” posts to their site every Friday. Be sure to check them out!