*and it's not just an album by Janis Joplin

 

I love a good sale, and I know you do too.  That's why I try to hook you up with the latest and greatest.  But during seasonal transitions when all the new lines come out, everything is full price.  What to do?  Hit my go-to cheap depots for some cheap thrills.

Stores like Old Navy, Topshop, ASOS, ebay, Target, Urban Outfitters often offer great trendy items at great prices.  

For example, I want…

 …this amazing Alexander McQueen (RIP) graphic tee.

Problem – $275

My cheap thrill is the cute French phrase tee from Urban Outifitters.

   

Only – $28 

 

Uh, yes, I will be ordering this, merci beaucoup!

And I will style it exactly the same way the McQueen tee was shown…

Fabulous!

I want…

 …this funky Maison Martin Margiela ring.

 

Problem – $85.00

  

My cheap thrill is another great find from Urban Outfitters.

 

 How cute are these little rosette rings!  PLUS they have lip gloss in them.  And just when you thought it couldn't get any better… 

they're only $6.

Seriously.

I want…

…these Michael Kors cork heels for these last dog days of summer.

Problem –  $90 (on sale)

Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but I really suspect I'm only going to be wearing these shoes a couple times.

Soooo I'll go with these…

Only – $19.99

  These are amazing and vintage-looking!  Thank you, Target, for this cheap thrill. And the suede will take me into fall.

 

 

 

I want…

…this fierce Louis Vuitton leopard print scarf.

Problem – $1400 (more like big problem!)

Leopard print is so hot for fall, I think I'll stick with this scarf from ASOS.com. 

Ooooh, me likey. And it's only $37. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And last but not least…

I want this vintage-looking necklace from YSL.

Problem –  $595 

My cheap thrill is this long 70's-type necklace from Old Navy.

 LOVE LOVE LOVE!  Instantly dress up a tank with this funky necklace.  

And it's only $9.97

 

 

Mood – cheap thrills

Song - Cheap And Cheerful – The Kills

Check out great deals from ASOS.com and Oldnavy.com below!

If you haven’t yet bought an iPhone you really should!  And if you already have one then make sure and check out all of these stylish apps. 

For the girls…

 

 Style.com (free)

Be on the cutting edge.  Watch runway shows right after they happen.

iShoes (free) 

Brings you 50,000+ pairs to your phone.  Allows you to shop now or wait and save it to a wishlist.

net-a-porter (free)

All the best luxe brands at your finger tips.

Topshop (free)

Great style and great prices straight from London.

Glamour Ask A Stylist (free)

Got a fashion question?  Just take a pic of your clothing, ask their fashion experts any question, and receive an answer in minutes from real stylists.

 

Elle Shopping Guide (free)

Pick a location and this app will tell you where to shop.

ShopStyle Mobile (free)

Search all the online stores for the best in clothing, decor, kids and baby items on this amazing app.  They also happen to be one of my favorite advertisers – make sure and click on the ads.  :-) 

 

Lucky At Your Service (free)

This app is like having your own shopping concierge!  It will show you the editors favorite buys and where to pick them up.  It will even put them on hold for same day pick up! 

 

 Jeeves (.99)

Can’t remember how many times you’ve worn the same black dress?  Jeeves is your own personal servant and keeps track of when and what you wore last.

OPI (free)

Want to check out the latest colors?  This is the app for you!

 Beauty Product Review (free)

Not sure what moisturizer to buy?  Consult this app for the answer!

For the boys…

Esquire (free)

Enjoy this stylish magazine anytime on your phone.

GQ Style Picks (free)

The magazine shows you great apparel and where to purchase it.

 

For music lovers…

Pandora (free)

 Create your own free station and rock out!

 

Shazam (free)

As my friends know, this is my favorite app and I use it all the time.  Want to know who’s singing that song on the radio?  Just hold your phone up to the speaker and it will tell you.  Positively genius. 

Live Music (2.99)

Can’t remember when the concert is?  This app keeps track of all the bands you love and their tour dates. 

I am T-Pain (2.99)

Do you want to be “on a boat with your flippie-floppies?”  Download this app and you can make your own songs using auto-tune. 

Spin Mobile (free)

Get the latest in music news, concerts and reviews.

 
NPR Music (free)

Discover the newest bands, live concerts, and listen to albums before they are released.

 

And for amazing deals…

Need an invite?  here ya go!  http://www.gilt.com/invite/allisonh 

And as always, happy shopping!

Mood – I heart iPhone

Song –  Strict Machine – Goldfrapp (click to rock out!)

My dear friend asked me to find some
riding/flat boots on sale for her.  

I
tried.  

I failed.

There are NOOOO cute boots on sale right
now.  So the next best thing would be finding new fabulous pre-fall
boots.  

My apologies to your
checkbook… this might hurt a bit.

I just adore these Guccis.  They
would look great with my vintage Gucci purses.

Swoon…

Here's another perfect choice for the
label connoisseur.

 

These Pradas are
the perfect black riding boot.

Frye has always been known for making
great boots.  They been making them since 1863!

The "shirley"
style is the quintessential riding boot.  The price is a bit steep
($648) but these are defiantly a good investment.

 

Or, for half the price opt
for a pair without the pony hair.

 

Also
great in brown.

Now, what can we find in the Affordable
Department?

These Apepazzo
Cagliaris  are a great inexpensive choice.

 

($165)

The prize
for most inexpensive flat boot goes to the brand BP.

Just
ignore the name.  There won't be any oil spills taking place in these
boots!  And best of all, they're only $69. 

Now, drumroll, please…

The Must-Have Boot Award goes to Marc by Marc Jacobs.

 

They look
like your normal black boot… until you check out the back.

 

UM, completely insane, right?!?!  The
eyelet
detail completely makes these boots.  Plus, you can fold them over for a
different look…

 

LOVE THEM.
WANT THEM. NEED THEM.

I know I
always talk about how much I love my heels, but sometimes my feet need a
rest.  It gets hard running around in 5 inches all the time, and
sometimes I need flats so I can "keep up the pace."

Mood – Keeping up the pace

Song - Pace
Is The Trick – Interpol (click to rock out!)