Dolce Vita for Target

By now, I'm sure you all know that Dolce Vita has designed a small shoe collection for Target. I haven't heard any talks or seen anything about the collaboration coming to the store, so I was a bit suprised to hear the news from a few of my Twitter followers. It's available for purchase right now online, and will be available in stores nationwide on August 22, although some people have already spotted a few styles in their local stores.  Prices range from $29.99 to $34.99.   Me, personally,  I think I'm going to pass on this collection.  The designs aren't really my style, but that's just my opinion.

 What do you think about this collection for Target?  Have you spotted it at your local store yet?

Cheapalicious deals 7-27-10

• Ulta:  20% off your order.  Coupon code:  51194.  Expires 7-31-10
• Old Navy, Banana Repulic, or Gap:  30% off $100 or more purchase.  Coupon code: SAVE30.  Expires today (7/27).  Hurry!
• Charlotte Russe:All boots & shoes $20 or less! Offer valid through Friday, 8/6 at CharlotteRusse.com 
• Aeropostale:  Buy any one pair of Aero jeans for $20.  Coupon code: JEANS20.  Expires 8-8-10
• NY & Co.:  BOGO 75% off on all jeans and jean leggings.  No coupon code needed.  Expires 8-4-10
• Dots:  $15 off $50 or more purchase.  Expires 8-1-10
• Shop The Look:  25% off  all earrings.  Coupon code:  EAR25. Expires 7-29-10
• Torrid:  10% off your order.  Coupon code:  7AF10OFF.  Expires 8-15-10

Star style under $200: Rachel Bilson at Vanessa Bruno VIP Fashion Dinner

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Get Rachel's nautical look for less with pieces from Forever 21, ASOS, and more.

Aqua girlfriend blazer $88, Bloomingdales; button shoulder striped top $6.74, ASOS; basic red skirt $8.99, Forever 21; Jessica Simpson "Glorie" sandal $49.99, Dillards; sequin garden clutch $14, Fred Flare

GRAND TOTAL= $167.72

Freebie Friday 7-23-10

• CH by Carolina Herrera fragrance sample
•  Nexxus hair care samples
• Smashbox Reflections lip gloss sample from participating Sephora in JC Penney (click here for participating stores and coupon)
• Oxy Clinical skin care sample
  
  
  
  
  
  

Christian Siriano partners with O-Cel-O

sponges from O-Cel-O (not Christian Siriano's designs, but they are pretty!)

Project Runway winner, Christian Siriano is designing something more than just shoes and clothing.  He's partnered with O-Cel-O, maker of innovative household cleaning products, to design a set of sponges.  Yes, the common, everyday cleaning sponge is going to get a glamorous makeover!   If the designs are as pretty as the ones pictured above, I think I would rather use them for decoration rather than use them for cleaning (lol).  The Christian Siriano for O-Cel-O sponges will be available in stores beginning spring of 2011.

To kick off the partnership, O-Cel-O is inviting you to enter the “Clean with Style” sweepstakes for a chance to win a New York Fashion Week getaway and a backstage pass to meet the fierce designer!

One lucky grand-prize winner will enjoy a trip for two to New York City to attend Christian Siriano’s Spring 2011 runway show. At the show, the winner will get a sneak peek at the fashions that will inspire Christian’s  sponge designs, as well as an exclusive opportunity to chat with the designer backstage. How cool is that?  You can enter now through August 13th.


What do you think of Christian Siriano's collaboration with O-Cel-O?  Will you buy his sponges?

Mark your calendar: Back to school sale @ Old Navy (7/23- 7/25)

 ***update***  I was told by one of my friends that works at Old Navy that you have to show your high school or college ID to get the discount.  I don't know if it's for all locations, so you may want to call your local store and find out more details.


School will be starting up again pretty soon, so it's time to get some school shopping done.  Head on over to Old Navy this weekend and save 25% off your entire purchase!  This in-store sale is good until Sunday (7/25).

Tira's Vacation Shopping: The Finale

Overall, I had a great vacation. I was NOT ready to go back to work. I took a trip back home to Cleveland, hung out with my sisters, and some of my good friends. I went to my college roommate's wedding and performed a poem. Of course, I got some shopping done in between. Not too much, but I did score some nice finds. Check it out:

I love shirts with animals on them, so this cheetah top from Target was a no-brainer:

Sidenote: I can't prove it, but I'm almost convinced that Target has changed their sizing. I used to have to wear an XL in their tops, on account of my boobage, but now the L is ok. Maybe I've lost a little weight, but I've mentioned this to a couple of my friends, and they've noticed too.

I noticed a necklace my mother had on her dresser. Begged her for it, and she refused because it was a gift. I went back to Dots to return a blazer, and spied the necklace. She has so many colors, and so many possibilities. Only $8

My favorite find came from Conway's. I used to ALWAYS spy the bright pink bags whenever I came to visit NY, but I never went in until they opened one in Cleveland Heights, OH. I went with my sister and spotted this jacket:

I can't wait for the slightest chill to wear this baby. And only $13. I was going to spend $35 for something similar in J.C. Penney




Last, but not least, I bought this cute maxi dress from Dots to wear to the wedding rehearsal:



I usually shy away from maxi dresses since I'm pretty short (5'4)...but this one is perfect with heels.

I hope everyone is having a fabulous summer full of cheapalicious savings!!

Cheapalicious deals 7-20-10

• JC Penney:  $10 off $50 or more purchase.  Valid 7/21- 7/24/10
• Charlotte Russe:Day and Night! Get 25% off all dresses through Wednesday, 7/28 at CharlotteRusse.com 
• Old Navy:  30% off new arrivals.  Coupon code: ONNEW30.  Expires 7-22-10
• DJ Premium:  40% off sale and clearance items.  Coupon code: 1VUKFM.  Expires 7-26-10
• philosophy:  $10 off $50 or more purchase.  Coupon code: 10off50.  Expires 7-23-10
• Gap Outlet:  20% off $75 or more purchase.  Valid 7/23- 7/26/10
• Ann Taylor Loft:  50% off sale styles.  Coupon code: SALE50.  Expires 7-31-10

Cheapalicious beauty: Wet n' Wild's "The Gold & the Beautiful" and 9021Orange

While I was out and about doing my weekly Walgreens shopping, I spotted a new Wet n Wild cosmetics display.  On the display were limited edition baked eyeshadows, lip glosses, and new Craze nail polish colors.  You know my eyes zeroed in on the polishes, and I grabbed a couple of the colors.  I purchased "The Gold & the Beautiful"- a deep gold color, and "9021Orange",  which I describe as more of a coral-y orange. 

I decided to wear "The Gold & the Beautiful" first because I haven't worn a metallic nail color in a while.  I've been wearing it since Thursday layered with Sinful Colors' "All About You" (gold glitter), and Seche Vite dry fast topcoat, and so far my manicure is holding up really well. Love it!

two coats, natural outside light

inside with flash

Wet n Wild Craze nail colors are available for $1.99 at mass retailers and drugstores nationwide.

Star style under $200: LeAnn Rimes

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LeAnn goes green in a ruffled dress and Miu Miu Forma cutout sandals for a concet at the Grammy Foundation House last week.  Get her look for less than $150, with this Max & Cleo ruffle trimmed dress and Miu Miu- inspired heels.

Max & Cleo ruffle trim belted dress $74, BlueFly; perforated peep toe heel $31.50, Go Jane

GRAND TOTAL= $105.50