Savvy Fashionista: Women's Shopping Blog & Style Guide

Ready, Set, Shop!

2006-11-20T19:03:01Z

My dear friend, Savvy Chick, has posted a page full of coupon and discount codes. All of them are good this week, so whip out that credit card and say “Charge!”

You’ll find discounts for the following stores:

Amazon, American Eagle, Ann Taylor Loft, Ann Taylor, Avon, Banana Republic, Bebe, Bloomingdale’s, Delia’s, Fashion Bug, Eddie Bauer, Express, Forever 21, Hanna Andersson, J.Crew, JoAnn Fabrics, Lane Bryant, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, New York & Company, Nine West, Nordstrom, Old Navy, Saks Fifth Avenue, ShopBop, Shop Intuition, Soma by Chicos, Talbots, Target, Victoria’s Secret, and Warner Brothers.

Go get them! Have fun shopping!

My favorite of the bunch… (of course!) is this one:

$20 Off $80 Shoe Purchase + Free Shipping at Amazon

Jewel Tone Murano Glass Bracelets

2006-11-20T08:53:01Z

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just 4 days away. While doing some shopping online I found these beautiful jewel-toned Murano glass bracelets and they reminded me of “Turkey Day.”

“Art glass for the wrist. Made in Murano, Italy, world-renowned for its glass-blowing artisans, this trio of spring-wire bangles features glass pearls and Swarovski crystals. The crown jewels of each bracelet are hand-blown Murano glass balls painted on the inside with iridescent tones of gold, garnet and plum.”

There’s also a matching necklace available.

Faux Fur Never Looked So Good

2006-11-20T08:05:01Z

The ivory faux fur pieces from MetroStyle (formerly Lerner) have really caught my eye. The jacket (pictured below) is my favorite piece, but I must say that I’d love to try and pull off the hat. It’s beautiful. I’m sure I’d turn a few heads walking down Michigan Avenue—and I’d still have money left over to actually do some shopping there as well. These pieces are extremely affordable and even a savvy fashionista on a budget can still look great.

I think the coat and hat would look fabulous together and you could probably pull off carrying the handbag too. You’ll be a snow bunny!

Stop by MetroStyle today to check out their winter line. It’s quite nice.

This deal is even sweeter with the following promo codes:

15% off Entire Order - Enter Code MS15% at checkout
30% off One Item - Enter Code MSGOLD at checkout

Have You Tried Mineral Makeup?

2006-11-19T17:54:01Z

Mineral makeup is all the rage at the moment. I'm sure by now you've even seen an infomercial about covering scars or discolored skin using the mineral makeups as well. Personally, I have a reddish complexion, especially in the winter and I hate it. Using mineral makeup I have really been able to even out my skin tone and I love the feel of it. This set is a great value at one-third of the retail price too!

This complete kit includes all the basic products to achieve radiant skin:

Two shades of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation
bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper
Mineral Veil
Warmth All Over Face Color
Flawless Application Brush
Full Coverage Kabuki Brush
Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush
A How-to DVD for tried and true beauty tips from Leslie Blodgett, Bare Escentuals CEO

Available in Light and medium shades.

"Begin with the right foundation! If you hate the look and feel of traditional makeup, but you want to cover imperfections, redness, or other skin conditions, join the other seven million women who swear by their bareMinerals - the makeup that performs like a skincare treatment. The Get Started Kit will get you on your way to beautiful, radiant skin. Made of pure crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream, and buffs on like silk, giving the skin a natural luminosity. It's makeup so pure you can sleep in it."

Sweet Blue Dress for a Holiday Party

2006-11-19T04:30:00Z

A perfect dress for the holiday party season. You know you can’t be seen wearing the same dress twice, right? This beautiful blue dress by Anthropologie is not overly ornate and is great for a nice get together with friends. The price is right, and it’s on sale.

“A filmy navy cloud, embroidered with dots and flowers, drifts over pale orange cotton lining. With a gathered sweetheart neckline and a silky wraparound tie.”

Steve Madden ‘Bee’ Ballet Flats

2006-11-18T21:40:00Z

During my latest quest to find a cute pair of everyday flats to slip on and go, I found the cutest pair of ballerina flats. They’re the Steve Madden “Bee” and I love them. Not only are they not boring, they’re not expensive. My favorite pair are the multi-colored ones, followed by the leopard print. The other print design they have is camouflage, which is not my style. If you’re a plain jane, which I don’t suspect you are, they also have solid colors available.

“These aren’t your little sisters ballet slippers...These ballet flats feature a pleated leather upper which gives a nice update to an already stylish look.”

**Update** I just saw that on Amazon that the Leopard, Camouflage, Brown and Black Bee Flats were just marked down to $50.99

Nordstrom - Half Yearly Sale

2006-11-17T13:51:00Z

This is one of my favorite sales! I’m going to post this quickly as I have to get there and max out my Visa today. Oh how I love Nordstrom, and even more so at the Half Yearly Sale for Women and Children. Why are you still reading this? Get going before all the good stuff is gone!

The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale for Women and Children features gorgeous handbags, fabulous shoes, stylish clothing and great gift shopping.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year....” Let the Christmas holiday shopping season begin!

You can shop online too.

Welcome to the Savvy Fashionista

2006-11-16T18:11:00Z

I want to extend a great big welcome to my fellow savvy fashionistas!

I love fashion, handbags, jewelry and home decor more than the average person. Really. Seriously. You could call me a little obsessed. I spend way too much time shopping online, in the mall and fun, trendy boutiques. I might also mention that I’m a true bargain hunter as well. I love cruising the sale aisles and browsing the racks looking for the perfect item at the perfect price.

I have decided to share my love of shopping and bargain hunting with my fellow fashionistas on a budget.

You can buy some things at full price, but why pay so much if you don’t have to? Let me help you find the perfect holiday dress, the cutest designer handbags, shiny jewelry, elegant home decor and my favorite… shoes!! Of course there will be a lot more than this too, I’m going to share it all with you. Consider me your very own personal stylist.

Need help finding the perfect outfit? Maybe you need a new pair of pumps? I’m here for you. Contact me!

By the way, I’m Sophie. I got so excited talking about shopping that I forgot to properly introduce myself.

A little about me:

I’m 36, currently living outside of Chicago, I’m a mother of two and I do not drive a minivan! I’m originally from the Washington DC metropolitan area. I was once happily married, but am now single (and content). My career life has been interesting to say the least. I’ve worked in the military division of a major U.S. corporation, I worked for the Washington news bureau of a major newspaper and even a national association. The irony is that none of them were glamorous.. not one. I want glamour! I want glitz! I want to be a fashionista! And that’s what I am today.. I’m me. I’m happy. I’m also on a budget, unfortunately. That doesn’t stop me though, because I’m a savvy shopper and I know a great find when I see it. Want to know more? You’ll have to contact me!