Archive for October 2008
This ruched-front white shirt from Style&co. is both sharp and feminine. Originally $46, it’s now on sale for just $11.50!
Sizes 14W-24W available.
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There’s no reason to suffer with cold ears! These cozy earmuffs from Xhilaration are just $9.99 and they come in seven cool color combinations!
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Psst: If you’re still looking for a Halloween costume idea, you might enjoy this article from the BQ archives…
Halloween is just around the corner and if you’ve been into a costume shop recently, you know that store bought costumes do not come cheap.
Most costumes are only worn once or twice, giving them a very high cost-per-wear — and assuming that you get into the holiday spirit, you can expect to wear a different costume each…
This Isaac Mizrahi tank sweater is another steal from Target at 75% off the list price! Wear it as a sleeveless shell under a jacket, or layer it over a blouse like a sweater vest!
It’s also available in several other colors.
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This navy blue cotton wrap dress from Isaac Mizrahi is simple and flattering — just the sort of dress you can really dress up or down with a few fab accessories. And it’s hard to beat that clearance price of $9.99!
If a little black dress is more your style, then you’re in luck because it also comes in black. Of course, at that price why not get both?
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This silver and CZ shooting star necklace would be a truly stellar addition to casual and formal outfits alike. And what a great gift idea!
It’s 67% off the list price and even ships worldwide!
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The frayed patches of these NOTW flats add the perfect bit of punk sass — and without any of the hazards of ’safety’ pin fashion.
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The cosmetics company Tarte claims its new mascara, 4 Day Stay Lash Stain lasts for 4 days with a single application. Does it? We test it to find out.
(PS: I still haven’t got the hang of that mascara brush!)
If you’d like to try it yourself, Tarte 4 Day Stay Lash Stain is available at Sephora for around $18.
Warm, knit hats are great to have when it gets cold out, but they shouldn’t be just an afterthought you throw on as you head out the door. It’s always nice to have some options so that you can coordinate your hat with your outfit.
These UltraClub knit hats are available in 15 colors — each for just $3! What an easy way to build your hat wardrobe!
While you’re at it, how about tucking a few away…
Too many shoe brands play it safe by selling each style in just a few neutral colors and maybe red if you’re lucky. Fortunately for us shoe “collectors”, Jessica Simpson shoes come in a much wider variety of colors and patterns. For example, these stylish Belina ballet flats come in over a dozen varieties (including plenty of neutrals, too).
Hmmm…. those sassy zebra print flats would be a nice addition to my own collection, don’t you think?
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