7 Black Friday Shopping tips

If you are planning to brave the stores on Friday (or even as early as tomorrow as many stores are opening their doors on Thanksgiving), then here are some tips to increase your chances of survival.
(1) Be prepared. Before you head out to the store, research the Black Friday ads  and outline exactly what you would like to purchase. And to be extra prepared, you can even research the layout of your store, so you’ll know exactly where to head to grab the items on your list. For example, Walmart has made available store-specific maps on Facebook.
(2) Be ready to stand in line for quite a long time. Wear comfy shoes and appropriate outerwear and consider leaving the kiddos at home (if this is not possible, bring toys or other items to keep them entertained while shopping).
(3) Know your store’s hours (some stores are opening on Thanksgiving night while others are waiting until the wee hours of Friday morning).
(4) Familiarize yourself with each store’s price matching and/or coupon policy. Keep in mind that many stores have created special price matching policies specific for Black Friday
(5) Make a list! This will keep you focused and will definitely help to prevent you from being tempted to purchase additional items that are not on the list.
(6) Remember to ask yourself whether the great deal you see is actually a great deal for you.  You may also want to research online prices versus in-store prices, as you can often snag better deals online even when you factor in shipping costs. Plus, think about the time and gas saved when shopping online! Love that!
(7) Keep those receipts! After the adrenaline rush is over, you may realize that you got caught up in the Black Friday craziness and purchased items that you really do not want. As long as you have the receipt, you should be able to return them and get a full refund.

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Ew!

Ok so my recent trip to a consignment shop where i found some truely gross and just shameful looking clothes that you instantly know why they're there.

Viewer Distcretion is idvised!

If your have any of these nasty clothes in your closet, throw it away and buy the first 6 season pf What Not To Wear.

* Sorry that the pictures are sideways :/*

Urgent Trend Alert!

A trend i've seen well everywhere is body-con skirts. These show of your butt in a totally A.M.A.Z.I.N.G way! The skirts below are $20 and under so it won't break the bank.



This Skirt is great because it's so bright and slims your stomache and make your butt look amaz!!! Pair with a B & W shirt and some black flats :)

                                              Pink Skirt $8.50, Forever 21

Ok so i know what your thinking "It has snowflakes on it and it's WAY to cold (if you live in somewhere cold) in the winter" But these would be ubber cute and warm with white or burgady knit leggings.

                               Snowflake body-con skirt 12.70, MakeMeChic.com

This is a fiece skirt is just ............. well do you see it!?!?!?

                                       Cheetah Print Skirt 19.50,Flirt Catalog
*Note: The FlirtCatalog.com is actually super cool, today was my first time visiting this website and although it is a little pricey they have amaz inventory!*


~g

Not A Fan!

I've seen so much of this trend (like half of Victor's collection from Project Runway) and i got to say it's gross!!!

This half see through skirts and pants thing , it just looks soooooo skanky and really just unappealing! It comes in so many forms and about 2 in 20 examples look some what cute.

Stay clear of this dolls !
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Fashion Find of the Week!

So i went to this little consignment shop called Gemini and blu, it's got tonnnnnnnsssss of vintage and all really expensive name brand stuff. The lady was crazy!!!!!!!!!!! but she alot of beautiful things (i forgot my camera so next time i go i'll make sure to take pics!) and i found this insanely adorable purse in the corner i fell in love with it! She said what brand it was but i totally forgot (not my week :/)  but ahhh here it is below

                       * the buckel is not pink , it's a glare ,sorry


~g

3 ways to get rid of a costume

Most everyone has some issues getting rid of their costume every year so i've decided to by super woman and help with these ideas ;)

1. Reinvent it!
If your costume had a simple (and good looking) dress, then keep it and  wear it in an everyday senario or.... use the costume for next year but get acessories to be something else.

2. Sell it!
pick your costume, if it's in good condition with no hole,stains, or  nasty odor, on e-bay or save it till october of next year and take it in to a consignment shop (and maybe find that year's costume :)   ) and get cash for it 2!!

3. Donate it!
Some people can't afford a $30 or $40 costume so give it to a place like Goodwill or Salvation Army and help someone out.

Hope you dolls had an awesome Halloween :)
~g