Pick of the Week $35.00 or Less

I love the vintage look problem is it's hard to find pieces that look vintage or that fit my body type. Since I am going to my nieces 8th grade graduation I am posting my pick of the week early:
Here is my pick of the week $35.00 Dollars or Less for 06/18/10:
Vintage beige and black dress purchased at Fashion Q $10.99
 I am planning a full review of Fashion Q on a later blog
Antique Looking Pearl Necklace Yard Sale Find $1.00
Slip on Bow Heels Madeline Stuart purchased clearance at Ross $8.99
Black Cardigan (multi use piece) purchased at Mode 5 $4.99
Black Bag purchased at Rodium Open Air Swapmeet (multi use piece) $10.00

Total Amount Spent: $37.00

A Lil Friday Night Retail Therapy at Santa Fe Springs Swapmeet

After the shock of turning my hair orange (yes my quest to go lighter was a disaster and yes I was warned) luckily I have a great fiance he felt so bad for me about my orange disaster that he paid for me to get my hair professionaly done so thank god no more orange hair and its actually the color I wanted. After that disaster I needed some retail therapy. I didn't really need anything but I really needed to complete the baskets I had been working on for a couple of weeks now for my nieces who are graduating from Junior High next week. I had already found somethings such as:
Lip Gloss Make up Kit Purchased at Sears with an additional 75% off the marked price. I had already purchased some candy and necklaces (3) as well as 2 pairs of earrings but I needed to beef up the gift so I decided the best way to do this was to head down to the Santa Fe Springs Night Swapmeet.
The best thing about this swapmeet is if you don't have anything planned that Friday evening its something to do and the cost is minimal if you like old hard heavy medal or rock on Friday nights they have a live band and some are actually pretty good. On Friday nights the swapmeet opens up at 6pm but I would suggest getting there around 7pm the parking is free and if you get there after 8pm parking may become dificult. The cost to get in is $1.50 per person but the cost is well worth the items you can potentially get. For one if you love makeup and nail polish its a good place to find a lot of $1.00 and 2 for $1.00 deals. If you love MAC makeup then you definately want to check out all the different vendors with tons of MAC and Hello Kitty MAC makeup they also sell several different types of MAC Brushes all way below retail cost. I love to pick up earrings, purses, skinny jeans and makeup which you can find for a reasonable price and usually name brand if you look for the skinny jeans make sure you try them on because sizes vary.
Some of the items I picked up were a pair of skinny jeans, perfume, nail polish, earrings, bracelets in total I spent $43.00 dollars well below actual retail price. My nieces baskets break down as follows:
Basket 1:
Dollar Tree Purchases:
Grad Dog $1.00
Shredded Red String $0.50
Nail Polish $1.00
Basket $1.00
Candy $1.00
Bag $0.50
Items Purchased at 99 cent Store
Necklaces qty (2) $1.98
Sears:
Lip Gloss Kit with an additional 75% off $1.25
Santa Fe Springs Swapmeet
Bracelets qty (2) $2.00
Perfume $5.00

Total Amount Spent $15.00 One of the girls basket was a little different because she has pierced ears so instead I added more earrings then necklaces but in total spent $15.00 as well. In total I spent $30.00 for two graduation presents. It was fun searching and creating these baskets and I really hope they enjoy them.
The Santa Fe Springs Swapmeet does have some good deals so if you have some spare time on a Friday night check it out. That's all to report and Happy Bargain Shopping.

The Best Little Movie Theatre at a Discount

Four Star Cinema happens to be the best little secret in Westminster! Why because the movies are always new the theatre is clean and the food is reasonably priced. All theatres feature Hi-Def and Dolby sound. All movies before 12noon are only $4.00Family Discount Days Tuesday and Thursday are only $3.00 ALL DAY! They also have advance showings on the latest movies such as Twighlight for $5.00. Regular price tickets are also cheaper then what you would pay at the regular movie theatre I believe it's either $5.00 or $6.00.
The downside about this gem is the movie theatre is small and will get packed if your going to a newly released film. If you want to go to a newly released film buy your tickets early and arrive early the box office will let you know the best time to get there.
Other then that the movie theatre is clean, has some pretty good deals on food, the staff is helpful and friendly. Best of all you are enjoying a good flick on not scratching your head afterward wondering how in the world did you just spend $60.00 for you and your spouse to enjoy a movie.

Four Star Cinema
12111 Valley View St.
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 934-6377

Thats all to report Happy Bargain Hunting

Classic Closet Huntington Beach

Ok so there are a lot of myth's about thrift stores. One being the clothing is old ugly ragidy and unwearable. Some people tend to think thrift stores are for poor people who can't afford to go to retail stores and buy something brand new. Maybe that was true back in the day but, times are a changing and thrift stores are not only moving with the times there catching up. The Classic Closet is one of the best thrift stores I have ever been to.
1. This thrift store often gets new merchandise donations from several of the major department stores! Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Jones of New York, Target and Walmart and sometimes the big guns give donations like Coach!
2. The items these department store donate are items that they were unable to sell (over stock) or merchandise that may have a slight defect (like a tear if it's clothing or maybe a missing sham or pillow case if it's bedding or maybe a scratch or ding if its furniture)
3. Why do they donate well hello tax right off! Ever wonder what all these major department stores do with the items they just can't sell or items missing a piece out of the complete set i.e bedding.
The store is pretty big and almost each day they have some type of sale like 50% off of all red tag merchandise. They have a senior day take an additional 10% etc. I don't know the donation rotation some days they'll get a shipment from Macy's or Target those days I do not know but it seems like everyday they are putting out new merchandise. The best thing about Classic Closet is the clothing selection they have some gems from casual wear, sports wear, evening wear and business attire. The jeans can be a great buy brand names from True Religion, Guess, our pal Calvin Klein retail price anywhere from $89.00 to $179.00 only $9.99 to $12.99! A nice Jones of NY Pant Suit will run you about $30.00 dollars or less depends if you catch a red tag sale or not! Jones of NY Pant Suit at Macy's your talking $150.00 easy! If it doesn't fit taylor it. It doesn't cost much your still saving money and most of all you will wear it business meetings etc. They also have a pretty good selection for men and children. For men they have variety of gems from Polo shirts, dress shirts, slacks and jeans.
They also sell furniture pieces I have a Mr. Fix It at home so I enjoy looking at some of the furniture a slight ding or scratch no problem a lil buff a little paint and it's new! They also have bedding and not the kind you would find in a bed in a bag for $40.00 at Anna's Linnen's. They have Ralph, Martha Stewart Calvin Klein bed in a bag for the same price you would pay at Anna's only of better quality. It might be missing a pillow case or sham so make sure you look at all the pieces and if it's a pillow case it doesn't cost much to replace the pillow cases with another matching color. The quality your paying for is well worth an extra trip to Ross or Anna's and gettting a replacement.
I would give yourself plenty of time to go through the store they have a huge selection of nick nacks, jewelry, sometimes good purse finds, I don't buy shoes but they do have them there.
The items I found today were:
Levi Jeans NEW $12.99 retail price $27.99
H&M Black Blazer New $13.99 retail price $29.90 (note to self glad I waited I was going to buy it at the actual retail store :)
Black Skirt $4.99 today sale tag was orange so it was 50% off.
Small Round tan/beige ottomon with internal storage for $12.99

Well thats all to report today.

So if you get that chance stop by at Classic Closet here is the website it doesn't give much detail but it's a must see on your shopping adventures http://www.ocgoodwill.org/classic_closet.aspx
Good luck and Happy Bargain Shopping!

Its Always Great When Its FREE

You never know what gems you family members may have! Here are a few I got from my mommason who by the way is the BOMB! And it cost me nothing Free Loves It!

My Shoe Hunt Adventure!

Who doesn't love a cute pair of hills some nice summer wedges or some sandles? I love shoes I have so many they are overflowing in my closet and my fiance dog has lost her spot three times due to my shoe fettish but, I make it up to her with treats and luv! I was on the hunt for some cute wedges first stop was in Long Beach CA they have two store locations all shoes 3 pairs for $20.00 yup that's right 3 pairs for 20 dollars. Yes I know what your thinking they must be made out of plastic and last 3 seconds before they completely fall apart. Here's a little insight into the 3 pair for $20.00 dollar deal
So the stores are small and they have a ton of different variety of shoes to go through. The shoes are of different brands Soda, Classified and others you would find at any regular shoe store at the mall I'm not talking Macy's or anything but those little boutique shops they have inside the mall. I didn't find really anything this trip. I do plan on going back and picking some summer flats in particular sandles. They have a ton of variety of gladiators and slip on sandles. I even saw a pair in 4 different shades that I picked up for my Step Daughter and paid $12.99 for the pair knowing in the back of mind they probably had them here and kicking myself that I didn't wait. An extra 7 bucks and she could have not only gotten them in black but added brown and white to her summer shoe collection oh well teens can't wait sometimes. They have two locations in Long Beach both are on Anaheim Street and they are just called 3 pairs of shoes $20.o0 that's the name of the store simple and to the point. One thing I do not like if you don't find 3 pairs you don't get the $20.00 discount (that sucks) the price for each shoe varies from $9.99 each to $11.99 so they make it worth it to buy the 3 pairs. They also have kid shoes so if you have a kid they do have really cute summer sandles and some "weekend" sneakers as I like to call it. They actually have a pretty good selection and some are also pretty cute for kids mainly girls not so much boys. If you are in the LBC have maybe an hour to spare check them out you maybe pleasently surprised.
The next stop on my shoe hunt was a store named Footsies they sell 3 pairs of shoes for $25.00 the store I used to go to in Huntington Beach CA closed so I checked out the store in Stanton they have two other locations one in Costa Mesa (need to check out) and one in Orange (need to check out). There I only found two gems the tan wedges made by Classified retail price $24.99 loves them cute and comfortable and the red floral sling backs made by Anne Michelle who I looked up on line her shoes run anywhere between $21.99 to $40.99. I am wearing the red slingback today which I love!
Now if you don't know floral prints are making a huge comeback this summer. I am not a huge floral prints fan. I am not the floral type of wearing kinda girl. Reminds me of my grandma but the shoes were very cute and I paired them with some jeans and believe it or not a grey shirt which made the shoes pop because they have a pink grey beige and red floral tone to them. The great thing about Footsies is you can buy a gift card for $25.00 this buys three pairs of shoes if you find two they stamp the two you found on the gift card and you can come back at a later date and find your last pair. This is great I hate settling for a pair of shoes I may or may not wear. If you don't buy the gift card they do sell the shoes individually but the cost is $12.99 pair so it's really not worth it.
My shopping adventures continue for more wedges and or sandles because of my gift card but if you would like to get an idea of what 3 pairs for $20.00 and Footsies has to offer here is a website I usually look at first before I go and either find the same shoes or something very similar http://www.lovemyshoes.com/ they have some cute shoes but the prices not that great. So if your in LBC, Costa Mesa, Stanton or Orange check out these stores and Happy Bargain Shopping!

30 Dollars or Less Outfit of the Week 06/11/10

It's always good to have at least one white dress in your closet. I hate white for the simple fact that it gets dirty very easily and for some reason I always stain my white pieces with something marker food you name it it's on there because of this I refuse to spend a huge amounts of money on white pieces like shirts, dresses even shoes. Here is the breakdown on my pick of the week $30.00 dollar or less!

I purchased a white Anchor Blue Dress brand new for $5.00 retail price $20.99 at the Rodium Open Air Swapmeet (I am planning a full review on this gem of a swapmeet on a later post)
Bracelet purchased at Yard/Estate Sale (Multi Use Piece) $2.00
Earring purchased at Yard/Estate Sale Find $0.50
Shoes purchased at Footsies 3 pair for $25.00 total cost $8.33
Handbag purchased at the $5.00 or less store in Las Vegas $5.00
Brown Cardigan (multi use piece) purchased at Mode Five $4.99
Total Cost $25.82 complete outfit!