Archive for August, 2007
By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 31, 2007. Bargains, Shoes, Under $100, Under $200, Under $50
Metallics are hot right now, so if you love shiny things as much as I do, it’s a good time to buy. Personally, I want these Dolce Vita Metallic Open Toe Buckle Flats.
They were originally $135 and are now only $40.50 — but in silver, they only have sizes 8, 8.5 or 9 left. Disappointed? Check out the non-metallic Dolce Vita Open Toe Buckle Flats, still available in most sizes.
As with all things shopbop.com, 
U.S. shipping is FREE, plus they post to other countries too.
Love it? Click here to buy it! (Or comment & you could win it.)
By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 31, 2007. Bargains, Jewelry, Under $100, Under $200
I LOVE this whimsical Rachel Leigh Animal Charm Bracelet.
A quirky piece of jewelry like this is a great way to finish off an otherwise-standard outfit because on the right woman, this bracelet will be stunning. Think “signature piece.”
Just be warned: if you don’t love animals, it’s not for you.
It’s $52.80 (down from $176) at shopbop.com. U.S. shipping is free and they ship worldwide!
Love it? Click here to buy it! (Or comment & you could win it.)
By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 30, 2007. Advice, Formal, News, Shopping, Style
Today’s guest post comes from Sabrina from New Zealand, who’s about to get married. Congrats Sabrina!
Kia ora,
I am totally behind your “Stop $30,000+ weddings” campaign! I came across your site just a few days ago and couldn’t agree more with your posts or the readers’ comments.
My partner and I keep coming up with ideas of how to cut costs but still have a gorgeous wedding, because we think it is wrong to spend the same amount that many people earn in a year on one day!
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By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 30, 2007. Bargains, Clothing, Under $100
As the (Northern Hemisphere) summer sales heat up, look out for pieces that will work well into the new season.
This Susana Monaco A-Line Tube Dress is a great example — with some clever layering, you can wear it well into fall/autumn. On a mild day, add a partly buttoned shirt or cardigan and you’re ready to go. As it gets cooler, tights, boots and a coat will keep it in play.
It’s $53, down from $106. It comes in lots of colours & sizes XS-L. U.S. shipping is free and shopbop.com ship worldwide!
Love it? Click here to buy it! (Or comment & you could win it.)
By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 30, 2007. Clothing, Shoes, Shopping
Just found a great coupon offer that you might like too. You get:
- Banana Republic: free standard shipping to U.S. or Puerto Rico (valid ’til Sept. 30th)
- GAP.com: $15 off a $75 order (valid ’til Sept. 30th)
- Old Navy: $10 off a $50 order (valid ’til Sept. 15th)
To get them, you just need to sign up for their email newsletters. Here’s how sign up for all three at once:
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By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 29, 2007. Bargains, Formal, Shoes, Under $100, Under $200
I always look for beautiful evening shoes on sale. Shoes make or break a dressed up outfit, but I only go formal a few times a year, so I won’t spend much on the shoes.
That’s why these Piperlime Martinez Valero Wanda pumps in black silk
caught my eye. They’re gorgeous. They’re totally classic, so they won’t be “out” before they wear out. They’d work with a black dress, or colours, or a little of both.
They’re also now only $59.99, down from $150, and still available in sizes 5.5-10 — including half sizes! Free shipping; but ships to US only.
Love it? Click here to buy it! (Or comment & you could win it.)
By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 29, 2007. Clothing, Shopping
Remember A’s great makeover, quite a few weeks ago?
If you’ve been waiting to see pictures of the results… here they are!
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By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 28, 2007. Fashion
Today’s guest post comes from Kimberly of Fashion on a Shoestring, who’s just moved to Tokyo — how exciting!
Read on to learn all about bargain shopping for kids, including some great tips for Australian readers.
Children! Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. They’re not much fun when they’re all sick and squabbling, but how cute they are when we dress them up!
Here are some ideas for finding kids’ clothes to accommodate your budget, and their taste.
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By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 27, 2007. Advice, Clothing, Shopping, Style
This week’s first guest post comes from a charming reader called JakJak, who sent me this lovely email:
I’ve been reading your blog for a while and noticed you are missing! (Hopefully due to good things.) Anyway, since I’ve missed reading your entries I thought I’d have a go at writing one myself. If its any good please use it as a guest post.
Her guest post is wonderful, so without further ado, here it is!
My wardrobe contains many, many secrets.
I have a deal with my sister that if anything happens to me, she must get to my wardrobe first and clear it, lest any of my secrets be shamefully exposed to a wider viewing.
What do I hide in there, that I don’t want the world to know? I’ll start small with one secret…
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By Sydney's Bargain Queen, Sara. August 26, 2007. News
To all the readers who’ve asked, I apologise for my unannounced absence… and yes, I’m fine, thanks for asking!
Thankfully, I’m away for all the right reasons. I’ve been hard at work on some new developments that you’ll see in early September.
Clue: there’ll be lots more great bargains — and I won’t be the only person finding them for you.
‘Til then, I’ll leave you with the guest posts and photos some wonderful readers very kindly sent in to fill the gap.
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