The site is easy to navigate with searches by brand, style, and price which can be narrowed even further for size, width and color. In the final clearance section this is very handy. Make sure those Charles David heels come in your size before you fall in love. The discriptions of the shoes are also very detailed so you know what materials are used, the exact heel height, and size specifications.

And yes they do have bags to mix and match. They also have sunglasses, a selection of clothing, makeup, and accessories. And they carry kids and mens sizes also. That’s for after you finish buying those cute sandals for the summer.

Disclaimer: This company advertises on my site.

Bad Joan is skewed to the young and hip however there are deals for all ages including shoes, eye wear, and roomy tops that flow over jeans. Check out the final sale page where prices are even lower.  Handbags fit everyone and the Carla Mancini line is particularly fantastic.

There are measurements for most of the items to give you a better idea about fit.  As always when purchasing clothes on the Internet it is best to stick with brands you know for better sizing results and always check the return policy page.  Bad Joan has a strict return policy and every item you send back requires another shipping fee.  There are no returns on final sales.  The tradeoff is great prices for name brands.

And the colors are fabulous, rich purple, hot pink, deep red and the basics – black, grey, and  dark brown.  The styles are classics with a V neck and a cute cardigan with matching buttons.  Imagine a pink cardigan with a beautiful pair of black or textured pants and you are dressed up for the holidays. Maybe a purple turtleneck with jeans for a fun week end look.  Jaclyn Smith you are still an angel for these great buys.

Now while I was in cashmere heaven, the Frugal Dude wandered into men’s wear and found a warm (by Los Angeles standards), water resistant winter jacket for $25 and great gloves with insulation for $7. Since we seem to be having more winter then usual, this was a super buy. In general men’s wear looked sturdy and I loved the Basic Edition sports wear including a long sleeve layering tee Right now it is $11.99 on line. and about the same price in store.

Save on the men’s wear and splurge on the cashmere, after all we are The Frugal Divas and we need a little softness in our lives.  Happy hunting!

These are designer duds from 50 to 80 per cent off so this might be the perfect place to pick up that one splurge item.

Here’s what’s going on at their website sale now:

Kids striped hoodie 40% off now $16.00

Adult Unisex windbreaker for $15.00

Silky Jumper pants for women at $20.00

Three pack of basic T shirts for $30

Poplin Cross Front Dress for $18.00

Fine Jersey Drape Skirt for $15.00

While teens are the target market, there are plentiful items for kids that include organic and natural play dough, organic cotton clothes, and fun hair accessories. Even if they are mocked on Sex and the City, a scrunchie keeps hair out of your eyes and off your neck while working out. Check out a store near you.

This clothing at great prices is manufactured right here in downtown Los Angeles employing 5000 workers. The ads are not my favorites however let’s support this local business and their efforts at not only manufacturing in the USA but keeping it sustainable, donating to local schools, giving their employees ESL classes, access to health care, benefits, and encouraging workers to bike or bus to work.

And what luck, the November women and kids sale is just in time for holiday shopping.

In Store and Online Sales Dates

• • Half-Yearly Sale for Women and Kids—starts Wednesday, May 25
• • Half-Yearly Sale for Men—starts Friday, June 17
• • Anniversary Sale—starts Friday, July 15 and ends Sunday, July 31
• • Half-Yearly Sale for Women and Kids—starts Wednesday, November 2
• • Half-Yearly Sale for Men—starts Sunday, December 25 online, and Monday, December 26 in-store

Unable to make the sale? Two other great ways to shop this store are the online sale section and at the Nordstrom’s Rack.  The Rack is a bargain hunter’s dream with new merchandise coming in every few weeks.

365 Hangers carries brand names such as DVF, I.N.C., Marc Jacobs, and French Connection and they guarantee 70% off on every designer label on the website. Let’s do the math – cute sleeveless top by Aqua for $68 is reduced to $20, dress from the A.B.S. Collection was $260 now it’s $78, and my personal favorite DKNYC has a $195 long sweater that was brought down to a more reasonable $59.

When buying clothing on the internet. the shipping and return policies are very important. For all our good intentions, sometimes items don’t fit like we expected or the color doesn’t work. 365 Hangers charges $7 for shipping the entire order and you pay the return shipping. Per their site regarding returns. To request a return send an email to support@365hangers.com to explain your reason for returning the item (damage, inferior quality, poor fit etc). The shopper will then be issued store credit upon receiving the returned items to use towards their next purchase. A 10% handling fee will be deducted from initial product purchase amount (excluding shipping charges) on all returns.

There are great deals here however make the utmost effort to be sure before you buy.

Check their events page for sales, freebies, and openings. If you are coming on a Tuesday night bring the kids they eat free at Ruby’s Diner.  Shop Old Navy during their Polos and Shorts mix & match sale. Buy One Get One 50% off. The Nine West Outlet is particularly great with prices that start low and then go even lower on sale.

Wear comfortable shoes and buy a back to school or back to work wardrobe at great prices!

As part of the West Third Street Sidewalk Sale 11 PM -7 PM on Sat. Aug.6 and 12-5 PM on Sun. Aug. 7, Bed Head at 8336 W 3rd Street  (PH 323-653-8336) will be offering up to 75% off for styles currently in stock. Here you have all the accoutrements of regular shopping meaning dressing rooms and helpful sales people. Plus there is a gift for purchases over $125. They wouldn’t tell me what it was however given the cuteness of all their items, I’m sure it will be worth buying that extra pair of slippers or maybe something for the Frugal Dude.

If you need to do holiday shopping early, live in pjs (you know who you are), going to be in a dorm this fall, or just love the idea of a fashionable night time wardrobe, start at 8 AM till 5 PM on Friday Aug. 5 and Sat. Aug. 6 with the warehouse sale at 5200 Venice Blvd. at Cochran.

For those not in Los Angeles, take a peek at the sale page on their website, the further down you scroll the bigger the bargains. Pictured is a circa 60’s ruffle PJ set reduced from $142 to $64. How cute!

Disclaimer: I received a lovely nightshirt from the Bed Heads sale selection.

A new chain has been quietly coming to town. H & M, originally from Sweden, has stores all over Los Angeles including the Beverly Center, Century City, Third Street Promenade, and the Americana in Glendale. They have taken the concept of inexpensive fashion and moved it into the stratosphere with choices for women, men, teens, and kids.  This is the store for those who need to be dressed at the office and like to be fashion forward.  When they say to dress for your next position, start here.

While most of the selections are trendy, keep an eye out for things with good lines and colors that suit your palette. The prices are good and the sales are very, very good.  They have pieces in organic cotton so you can be green and in style.  This is fun for resort and summer shopping - fun times at the beach when when you want more color and t-shirts for those weekend outings.

Now I know what some of you are thinking. This is super for the young and the slim, what about the middle aged and the curvy.  For those not wiggling into skinny jeans, there are fantastic tunic tops and cropped pants.  Or just come here for the accessories. If you want that cute scarf to make an old outfit perk up, if you would like a handbag with a pop of color, and if you occasionally want a trendy item that only lasts one season.    With a keen eye you can look in style and not break the bank.

Click on H & M and find the store nearest you. And sign up for their newsletter to get coupons and advance word on sales.