When do you pick up sports equipment?  The day you need it or over the course of time when prices are good.  Steep and Cheap offers one great deal every day. This not just for gearheads, yesterday they had cute walking shoes that would look just as good on the city streets as off the beaten path. You can grab a button for your desktop or sign up for the email to be alerted to the daily deals.  The tyranny of seasonal shopping has been broken.  Shop for biking attire in the winter, get your ski clothes in the summer, and create your own fashion statement with clothing that suits your style. 

 Frugal Diva Tip: Set up a free email address just for your deals. You can scan it quickly for anything important without having to clog up your personal and business correspondence.

Now where does stuff go after it leaves this site?   It migrates to Clean Snipe.  When did the simple messenger bag become stylish and high priced?  Check out the original and see how chic you can be for under $40.

There exists a store in Westwood that sells shoes for under $20, under $15, and some even lower then that. It has no website, no advertising, and almost no sign. Without the help of my friend Susan and her daughter Erin, I would never have known about Top Shoes at 933 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024.  It is very easy to walk by this store so here is the phone number in case you miss it (310) 208-6238.

Is this investment dressing?  This is buying shoes so you have money to invest at the end of the day.  This is buying that crazy pair of bejeweled sandals that will last one season.  This is saying that all the other shoe stores that sell flimsy summer shoes at designer prices better watch out.  This is hunting up and down racks looking for hidden treasure.

Set aside a few hours and get ready to be surprised at how much stock is in this small store.  From slides to high heels to boots, enjoy the thrill of finding the shoes of your dreams for $15.  Remember in Sex and the City, they looked for new men however they always ended up with new shoes.

Disclaimer: This company advertises on my site.

The Frugal Diva loves Anne Klein flats and has been searching for them all over the net. The best deal so far is at 6pm.com.  Now 6pm is not just any discount site, they are the clearing house for Zappos which means good customer service and efficient delivery. Unlike the parent company, 6pm charges $6.95 for shipping an order. That means if you get one pair or ten pairs the price is the same.  And if you are unhappy with the fit, you pay the return shipping.  The best policy is to go with lines that you have tried on and know fit you well. 

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.

Shoes have many good qualities. They are loyal. Gain a few pounds and your jeans will turn on you.  However you have to gain a lot of weight to out grow your favorite pair of pumps.  They wait quietly at the back of the closet until that perfect occasion when only red heels with white polka dots will do.  And you can try on endless pairs without taking off your clothes.

The best place to spend countless hours looking, trying on and maybe even buying – DSW. So much more than those three letters. It’s a place to hang out and meet other people. If only they served beverages and light snacks, one could easily spend the entire day there. I don’t know whether it’s the sheer choice of all those aisles or the friendly salespeople or the unbelievable prices that make this a such a great destination.

And like everywhere else, it’s more fun if you join the club. It costs nothing and you start getting little notices. Before you know it, points start accumulating, coupons are in the mail, and you are on your way to even greater savings.

This is the type of hunting that I’m talking about. They send me a $10 coupon good for any purchase over $10, I buy a $55 pair of Anne Klein loafers (listed at $79 on the AK website), that are reduced another 50% on clearance to $27 and use the coupon – bringing the grand total to$17 dollars and change plus tax.     That’s me with my feet up in my new loafers.

Tell them your birth date and they send you a $5 coupon good for that month. Hey, it may not seem like a lot but it’s more then the other stores are doing for me. DSW, a company that helps you look good without spending too much money.

And this is a great place to buy gifts items-socks, bags, slippers, and gift cards.