The Fight of the Century

October 15, 2009 by

Hello again..Der here. I, like gazillions of you people out there, am a ginormous fan of anything JCrew produces. Man, they know how to make me drool over a ruffled cardigan or applique tee like no body’s business. BUT, there is a huge but here…many, many times they want to charge me something ridiculous like $500.00 for said cardigans and tees. Being the bargain hunter that I am, I find myself searching for these looks for less. And you are in luck because I plan to showcase my finds with you people over the next several days… it’s the CLASH OF THE TITANS: J.Crew vs Forever21

Round ONE

The Fight Part 1-A

J.Crew, Tiered Cami or Forever21, Tiered Cami

Stay Tuned…..

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If Jewelry Grew On Trees…

October 15, 2009 by

Here’s what I’d be picking today!

  1. Sundance, Countess Earrings
  2. Sundance, Taos Bracelet Trio
  3. Anthropologie, Undulating Orbit Earrings
  4. Sundance, Wraparound Ring
  5. Anthropologie, Notions Necklace
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What’s Up Chuck?

October 14, 2009 by

Hollla!   First post for me!

First things first–I am not  necessarily a “girly girl” . Some even have called me “sporty”.  One brand I am continually absorbed in is Converse.  Maybe because they have been around since the early 1900’s or maybe just because they ROCK, who knows–but everyone seems to have a connection to Converse, aka Chuck Taylor‘s .

At some point in time people actually played basketball in these  and now in the pop-culture circuit Converse have always kept themselves current–with nothing more than their simplicity.

My latest affair is Converse’s  ability to make your own pair of Converse, any style.  High-top, Low-top, Drop-top.–Converse is giving you full reign.

[caption id="attachment_142" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Customizing my set of Chuck's"]Customizing my set of Chuck's[/caption]

My pink and purple Converse with grey laces and my name painted on the rear are ordered. I will post an update of how AWESOME  (with pics) they look on these size 5 feet!

4-6 weeks shipping, TBC. …

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Let’s Get This Party Started!

October 14, 2009 by
WHAT UP Ladies and Gents of the internet world!? My name is Der, well really its Amanda, but I have been given a nickname some time ago and well.. it stuck, whether I like it or not ( I don’t, by the way. Imagine your husband slipping and introducing you to all his co-workers or new friends as Der…real elegant sounding). Here is the brief evolution if you will: Amanda…Manders…Mander…Der. Got it? Good. You can read more about me right here.
So back to biznass… I love to shop, I mean LOVE… like if you could marry shopping, I would. I also love to find a bargain, deal, knock-off… you get the idea. So, my gameplan revolves around me showing all of you these marvelous deals that I happen upon, so you don’t waste your hard earned monies on something when you can actually get an identical item for MUCH less. So… here we go…my favorite things right now, complete with much more cost effective options for you frugalistas like me.

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Steve Madden, Toggle Coat ($168) or Delias, Emma Toggle Coat ($69)

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James Perse, Contrast Panel Shirt ($144) or  Converse One Star, Sport Shirt ($19)

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J.Crew, Dream lycée turtleneck dress ($128) or Merona Collection, Womens Turtleneck Sweater Dress ($59)

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Steve Madden, “Findd” Sandal ($88) or Mossimo, Paulina Gladiator Sandal – Grey Patent ($26)

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