Monthly Archive "December2008"
Donate a coat, get 10 percent off
Burlington Coat Factory has a warm-and-fuzzy promotion. If you donate a clean coat to Burlington Coat Factory by Dec. 24, you get 10 percent off your purchases. This year’s winter is brutal in most places, so you can help keep a less fortunate person warm. Here’s the FAQ on the coat drive. Are you donating [...]
Frugalista’s Holiday Tips @ Essence.com
Hello! I’m so happy. Essence.com interviewed me and a group of other top-notch frugas for Essence.com’s 25 Fun & Free Creative Ways to Give. I’m super excited to be on Essence.com. Shouts out to writer Angela P. Moore-Thorpe for including me! Are you done holiday shopping? I’m not. Are you staying within budget? Are [...]
Short on Cash? Sell your body!
Hello, my pretties! This "boo hiss" economy is making people sell their bodies. I mean, not in the prostitute way, but people are selling hair, sperm, eggs and blood plasma. Pretty much, anything is fair game. The extra money is going toward mortgages, groceries and electric bills. Here is a price list: Fertile egg: $7,000Blood [...]
Frugalista in the L.A. Times!
The Frugalista is in the L.A. Times. "Frugalista Fever" is taking over the Left Coast! xoxo,Fruga!
The Fashion Frugalista: Coupons!
Greetings! Today is the last day of Fashion Week, and I’ve had a fabulous time with all of you! Coupons are the new black this season. Here are some links for those looking for shopping coupons. They are self-explanatory: http://www.retailmenot.com/ http://www.freeshipping.org/ http://styleforfree.com/ http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/ Thanks Rahwa for the tip! Have a great weekend!
The Fashion Frugalista: Earn Cash Shopping
Fashion Week continues at The Frugalista Files and up next on our virtual runway is "mystery shopping." I am a frugal capitalist, cutting expenses while looking for ways to earn an extra buck. During this holiday season, some of us may be cash strapped, so mystery shopping is a way to earn some extra loot. [...]
The Fashion Frugalista: Luxury Sales
Hello, my Fashion Frugalistas! The New York Times has this interesting article about luxury goods on discount. Saks Fifth Avenue and other stores are slashing prices on Marc Jacobs’ bags and other designer labels. For instance, a Valentino dress was marked down 70 percent. These items were once coveted;now, they are being avoided by consumers. [...]
The Fashion Frugalista: Holiday Dress Links
Good morning, My Fashion Frugalistas! Today’s Fashion Week post deals with the affordable holiday dress. With holiday parties and New Year’s Eve a few weeks away, everyone is stressed about finding something to wear. The best case scenario is to wear something adorable that you already own. But, if you are fresh out, here are [...]
The Fashion Frugalista: Thrift Stores
Good morning, Frugalistas! This week is Fashion Week at The Frugalista Files! Many of my friends, like Katy at The Non-Consumer Advocate, are big thrift store shoppers. Thrift store shopping is not my strength, although it’s increasing in popularity because of the economy. I get a little overwhelmed in the stores and if I get [...]
Tim Gunn is a Fashion Frugalista!
I’m a big fan of Tim Gunn of Project Runway and Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. He’s the type of teacher/boss that you would want. He’s knowledgeable and sincere. He gives constructive criticism. My friend, Michelle, sent over a "10 Questions for Tim Gunn" video, and I fell more in love. At 3:08 on the [...]
