Under 5

I've been trying to figure out a way to get everyone something this holiday season that wasn't a mug and some hot chocolate mix from the dollar store. It wasn't easy but I did it. I was able to get about 12 people on my list covered for about 5 dollars each. These are the sweet people that help me through the year but are not close friends or relatives. Here is what I came up with!!

Wednesday's

I don't know if a lot of people know this but I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Stores usually have a new shipment of goods on Tuesdays or Thursdays, so they need to get a lot of clothing sold to make room. Wednesday is the day that most retail store start a sale, or pulling regular priced clothing and mark it down 30-60% off. I'm always first in line on Wednesdays and I head straight for the clothing racks. Last Wednesday I scored really big because not only did Dillard's have the "Wednesday" markdowns it was also there annual 40% already marked down goods. So I was able to get three tops, one pair of trousers, one pair of shoes and a ring for $33.00. I went over on my budget but I couldn't pass any of it up. My boyfriend also got me a Betsey Johnson bag that was originally $300 for $60.00! He doesn't know that I know ;-) (shh!). So my tip of this week is to go to the stores on Wednesday, That is also the slowest traffic days, so good luck and let me know how it turns out!

Meg Love

London Fall Inspiration

So I had some down time over the weekend and I was finally able to watch all of the fall fashion shows through out all the world. Starting in London, which I have a soft spot for, they don't ever seem to let me down. Two of the trends I watched filter through each designers show, the use of the color green, darker hues and lime's. The other trend I also really loved was the use of graphics, almost like art appreciation, mostly in mini dresses, perfect for layering with Khaki jackets, tights and boots. I went window shopping for some great deals using the inspiration of London. Most stores are carrying fall clothing now, so its a good time to go start window shopping for a wish list.

Graphic Print Dress from Macy's (sale right now $14.99)

Top from Macy's (sale $7.99)

Meg Love

Nailpolish, what else?

So over the weekend I found my new favorite nail polish obsession. Of course I have every color of Wet~n~Wild and a couple of NYC Nail colors but they chip really quick and dry out half way through each bottle. I don't like to spend seven dollars on a bottle of nail polish when I take it off (or bite it off) faster that I put it on, in most cases.

While I was filling a prescription at Walgreen's I went exploring to kill time and of course ended up in the UN organized isle's of beauty products. I looked at the six dollar eyeliner gawking at how expensive it was(I know it isn't that expensive, but you guys know me). I want something unknown, something unique. That is when the nail polish fairy knocked the pen out of my hand so I had to bend down to pick it up and behold bright, bold and shiny nail polish. Has anyone heard of Sinful Colors nail polish? If you have, I am sad you didn't let me in on the secret but if you haven't you have to get to Walgreen's and I strongly urge you to pick up a bottle or two.

They come in over 70 colors and I think my Walgreen's had about 35 of them. They have the funkiest color names (which you know I love) like Thimbleberry and Swedishblue. The color goes on pretty accurately to the bottle and if you know me I chew my nails and chip away at them, surprisingly though my nails didn't chip even when I was scratching at them. I took a picture of what they look like today (Monday) from when I first put the color on Friday afternoon.

No touch ups!!! I can't believe it.

So go check it out, look on the bottom of the beauty register, that is where I found mine. Oh by the way its only 1.99 a bottle(Online store sells them at $4.00 a bottle). So $1.99 for funky names, unique colors and a super cool bottle that actually stay on. We all know what I will be buying for the next couple of months.

Meg Love

http://www.sinfulcolors.com/

Fabulous Finds

Every time I want to make a dent in my sad excuse for a wardrobe I head straight to the one comforting sign that reads in bright letters, FABULOUS FIND. It is brilliant in my opinion, finally the world is realizing that girls who scrub sinks, pick up the used dinner plates and file papers until their fingers are red with paper cuts need a deal that doesn't smell like your grandmas cat.

Some of you may know that I am a Forever 21 junkie, I can almost always find a rocking tee or bright purple head bands without breaking the bank. Now though they have introduced as mentioned above Fabulous Find, they are so, well fabulous that you can almost buy three or four pieces at one time without going over the low budget we have haunting us. Here are some of my favorite pieces right now, in fact let me just put together and outfit for you, that's right a WHOLE outfit .

This is a Jersey Racerback Dress for only $9.50, add cute floral flip flops for $7.80 then finish off wish a pink bangle set for $3.80 and a charm gold long necklace for $7.90 and you have a BBQ outfit to impress many.

Fabulous...no pun intended. $29 dollars later we have a whole outfit complete with shoes, the only thing missing is that awesome funky bag you have been dying to use.

That's all for now happy fabulous find shopping...

Meg Love

**Please note I am not endorsing anyone's product. These are all products that I have found, bought and are available to you through the use of links provided at the end of each blog**

http://www.forever21.com/