Browsing Tag: clothes
Shopping for clothes online has never been a favorite Frugal Diva activity. However, after getting some tips from friends, I see where it is quite nice with our hectic lives to have attire without spending gasoline money. And at a significant discount. Let’s start with Shop It To Me. Instead of being overwhelmed by too much choice, they allow you to customize your shopping experience. Alerts arrive when those brands have sales items in your size. If you are brand loyal, this site will work very nicely. Now I scoffed at the Home Shopping Network until a friend…
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…
We used to call them foundation garments because you built your wardrobe over them. Now it’s a much more complex relationship. Underwear has become outerwear at times. Underwear has become your ally when you do sports. Underwear comes in more colors and styles that could ever be imagined. Now I still think of it as a foundation because let’s face it – when your underwear doesn’t fit properly nothing else will go well. Riding up, straps slipping, this is not a way to go through life. Fitted but not binding, minimal pantie lines, comfortable…
The Gap is back! They have made some great choices and gone back to basics this season and it is a pleasure. Good cuts, interesting little details, and friendly salespeople make this a fun experience. And the store sales make this a great place for the whole family. Kids, babies, men, and women shop the great offers for savings. Now their loyalty program is tied into getting a GapCard and I only endorse the idea if you are going to pay it off every month. They give you 20% off your first purchase and subsequent offers including free shipping off…