7/29/08
For those of you who still have Carrie fever....
and still want an affordable version of those bad ass Extreme Dior gladiator heels that she wore in the Sex and the City movie, you're in luck! Even though Bakers doesn't sell their version of the gladiator platform heel anymore, you can get them for much cheaper than $65 at Go Jane (and they have other colors, too).
7/28/08
Today's printables and codes
- Dollhouse: 30% off your entire purchase. Coupon code: SZHXU. Expires 8-4-08.
- Aldo: 10% off your purchase. Expires 8-31-08
- The Limited: Various coupons
- Victoria's Secret: $10 off any $50 purchase. Expires 7-31-08
- Dots: $10 off $30 or more purchase. Expires 8-3-08
- Limited Too: 40% off clearance apparel. No coupon needed.
7/27/08
Weekend finds: My mini spree at Dots and gladiator heels from Go Jane
If you've been following this blog for a while, then you know that Dots is one of my favorite stores for bargain fashion. I think this is a great place to shop for plus size clothing as well. Most stores that specialize in plus size fashion tend to be a little more expensive. In Dots, I believe everthing is generally under $30-$35. Yesterday, I popped in to see what new stuff they had in. I wish they had one in my town. The closest one is in Bradenton, which was the one I visited since we were in the neighborhood.
necklace w/earrings (not shown) $8
blue top $16
orange top $16
I also bought a pair of wide leg jeans and a black tank with a silver leopard on it. I almost bought this top, and after I saw Budget Chic rock it and rock it well, I don't know why I didn't. Hopefully, next time I go it'll still be there.
After months of stalking, I finally purchased these gladiator heels from Go Jane. Ever since I saw Poster Girl sporting her pair, I had to get some. They are so cute. I can't wait until they arrive.
7/26/08
Star style: Eva Mendes' red Jimmy Choo bag
Love Eva's Jimmy Choo "Mahala" bag, but don't want to pay almost two stacks for it? Get the look for less with this bag from Accessory Bug
$52... can't beat that! And for an even sweeter deal from Accessory Bug, enter coupon code summer08 at the checkout for an additional 10% off any purchase.
And the winner of Cheap Chica giveaway #4 is....
Michelle Cheung! Congratulations Michelle for giving me the correct answer to this riddle:
What has roots that nobody sees, and is taller than trees. Up, up it goes, and yet it never grows.
Answer: A mountain!
Thanks to all of the other entrants. Y'all had the right answers, but you just wasn't quick enough. It may be a while before I do another giveaway, but stay tuned...
7/25/08
Product review and Cheap Chica giveaway #4: Casio Baby G watch
****CONTEST CLOSED****
for a better pic of this watch, click here (click on style# BG3000-7B)
What: Baby G watch by Casio, the female version of the G Shock.
Price: starting at $79
The rundown: Like its male counterpart, the Baby G is shock resistant, water resistant, and highly functional (world time for 30 cities, five daily alarms, and a countdown timer). This is a very, very nice watch, however, it's not really my style. I'm a simple timepiece kinda gal and this watch is more suitable for a sporty/athletic person. I would wear this to the beach or the pool because it's water resistant, but that's just my opinion. Want a chance to win a brand new Baby G watch? If you're good at solving riddles, take a stab at this one:
What has roots that nobody sees, and is taller than trees. Up, up it goes, and yet it never grows.
The first person to email me the correct answer will win a brand new Baby G watch like the one above. US residents only and you must be 18 years old or over. Anyone who's won a giveaway in the last 30 days are not eligible. No answers in the comment section, please. They will be ignored. Good luck! A special thanks to Joyce for making this giveaway possible.
Man arrested for stealing $0.42
With sky-high gas prices, 42 cents won’t get you very far nowadays.
However, it will get you a trip to jail.
A 43-year-old Bonita Springs man was arrested Monday morning after Naples police say he stole 42 cents from a mall fountain.
Laslo Mujzer, 43, 26801 Silverado East Drive, was charged with petty theft under $100, a misdemeanor.
Around 11:15 a.m. Monday, a customer at the Coastland Center mall approached a mall security guard, and told her that a man was stealing money from a fountain outside, police reported. The security guard, Heather Watson, found the man, later identified as Mujzer, and detained him until police arrived. [continue reading source...]
*sigh*
However, it will get you a trip to jail.
A 43-year-old Bonita Springs man was arrested Monday morning after Naples police say he stole 42 cents from a mall fountain.
Laslo Mujzer, 43, 26801 Silverado East Drive, was charged with petty theft under $100, a misdemeanor.
Around 11:15 a.m. Monday, a customer at the Coastland Center mall approached a mall security guard, and told her that a man was stealing money from a fountain outside, police reported. The security guard, Heather Watson, found the man, later identified as Mujzer, and detained him until police arrived. [continue reading source...]
*sigh*
7/24/08
And the winner of the Pink Cherie giveaway is...
Leslie Yuen! Congratulations, Leslie for giving me the right answer to this question:
In the movie Drillbit Taylor, starring Owen Wilson, what was Drillbit's real name and how did he get the name Drillbit?
Answer: His real name is Bob, and he got the name "Drillbit" from puncturing his pinky with a drillbit.
Thanks to all of the readers who've entered and a special thanks to Pink Cherie for making this giveaway happen. Keep checking back for another giveaway I have coming up soon.
Designer way vs. The Cheap Chica way
DESIGNER WAY...
Yves Saint Laurent platform sandal $760, Neiman Marcus
vs.
THE CHEAP CHICA WAY...
stacked platform heel $24, Go Jane
7/22/08
Today's printables and codes
- Express: 15% off your purchase. Expires 8-5-08
- Loehmanns: $10 off any purchase. Expires 7-31-08
- Rue 21: $20 off $50 purchase. Valid 7/25- 8/3/08
- ELuxury: 25% off sale items. No coupon needed. Expires 7-25-08
- Old Navy: Free shipping when you purchase from two or more stores (Gap, Old Navy, Piperlime, or Banana Republic). Coupon code: SCHOOL. Expiration unknown.
Cheap Chica giveaway: Pink stud earrings from Pink Cherie!
Hello Chicas! Ready for another giveaway? Good! The lovely ladies over at Pink Cherie are giving away these beautiful earrings. They are shiny cubic zirconia studs with a touch of pink. The earrings are not yet available on the site, so if you don't win them here, you could purchase them under the Love Letter Collection for $21 when they do become available. The first person to email me the correct answer to the question below will win. You must be 18 years or older and must live in the U.S. Readers who have won a giveway from me in the last 30 days are not eligible for this giveaway, sorry (I know, I know, this is only my third giveway since this blog been up, lol). Also, you must email me with the answer. If you answer in the comment section, it will be ignored. Good luck! Now on to the question....In the movie Drillbit Taylor, starring Owen Wilson, what was Drillbit's real name and how did he get the name Drillbit?
7/20/08
What I'm reading: Practically Posh by Robyn Moreno
Practically Posh: The Smart Girls' Guide to a Glam Life by Robyn Moreno is a beautifully illustrated book that provides great tips on how to live the glam life on a budget. One of my favorite chapters of the book is the Budget Beauty chapter, and it has a few recipes in there for homemade exfoliators and masks for dry skin. The "Nesting" chapter is also great and is perfect for someone who wants that posh looking pad, but don't have the funds to buy expensive furniture. Great DIY tips in that chapter. No more spoilers from me. Go ahead and check it out for yourself.
Goodwill goodies: Summery skirts
This summer, my work wardrobe consists of nothing but skirts, skirts, and more skirts. It's been so hot down here lately, and I really don't feel like wearing pants. The majority of my skirts I have bought were from the Goodwill, and yesterday, I've found three more to add to my summer wardrobe:
all were $4 each. The black/white print and the khaki floral are from Mossimo. The brown/blue floral is from St. John's Bay.
all were $4 each. The black/white print and the khaki floral are from Mossimo. The brown/blue floral is from St. John's Bay.
Latest trend: Neon nails
photo source
Neon nails everywhere! This funky 80's trend is back and brighter than ever, spotted on celebs such as Rihanna, Lauren Conrad, and Diane Krueger just to name a few. I think the bright colors go well with the warm weather fashions of this season, but, you know Cheap Chica doesn't like to spend a whole lotta money on trends, so here are a few budget friendly polishes that I've found:
- Essie polish in "Shorty Pants" $8, Essie
- Milani polish in "Electric Pink" $3.79, CVS
- Neon green polish $3.50, Claires (find a store)
7/17/08
7/16/08
Cheap Chica giveaway- we have a winner!!!
Hey Chicas, the Cheap Chica giveaway for the earrings is now closed. We have a winner! Congratulations Mary! Mary has emailed me the correct answer to this question:
Besides being great authors, what do Hunter S. Thompson, Ernest Hemingway, and Virginia Woolf have in common?
Answer: They all committed suicide.
Stay tuned for more giveaways...
Cheap Chica giveaway: Win a pair of woven teardrop earrings!
Dexie over at Style It Less is making me jealous by having all of those great contests. Well, I'm going to have my own giveaway*, damnit! My prizes don't compare to hers, but something is better than nothing, lol. The first person to email me with the correct answer to the question below will win this cute pair of woven thread teardrop earrings.
Besides being great authors, what do Hunter S. Thompson, Ernest Hemingway, and Virginia Woolf have in common?
The answer is really easy, you just have to put your thinking caps on. Good luck!
*open to US residents only. Do not put your answers in the comments. They will be ignored. Don't put them in the shoutbox either. Email them to me.
7/15/08
Today's printables and codes
7/12/08
Star style: Hayden Panettiere's yellow dress
photo source: Hayden Panettiere - Out and About in LA
Maxi dresses are one of my summer must-haves right now. I love Hayden's dress, the color is just perfect for summer. I found one almost identical to Hayden's from Wet Seal. Just add some cute accessories and you're good to go.
- dress $21.50, Wet Seal
- bangle $5.80, Forever 21
- sandals $16.99, Go Jane
- woven tote $16.50, Agaci
7/10/08
Steve and Barry's files for bankruptcy (yeah, yeah, I know, I'm late)
Steve & Barry's LLC, once a growing force in low-priced fashion retailing, said Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the latest merchant to succumb to a harsh consumer spending climate.
It also announced that it was considering a plan to sell all or some of its assets to repay outstanding debt, and was eliminating 172 corporate and field staff positions immediately. Wendi Kopsick, a spokeswoman for the company, said no decision had been made about how many stores it would close. [continue reading source...]
It also announced that it was considering a plan to sell all or some of its assets to repay outstanding debt, and was eliminating 172 corporate and field staff positions immediately. Wendi Kopsick, a spokeswoman for the company, said no decision had been made about how many stores it would close. [continue reading source...]
Will you miss S&B? Holla!
Weekend finds: 4th of July shopping
Yeah, I know I'm late posting my weekend finds, but I've been so tired this week. On to the goodies that I've found...
This past Friday, I went to JC Penney and they had some final clearance (green tags, woo hoo!) out on the racks. I got the vest and the colorful Nicole by Nicole Miller top, both under $5 a piece.
I then walked over to Sears. I'm not really a big Sears fan, but sometimes you can find some really good deals up in there. Like this green blazer for $4. I didn't spend too much as you can see, so I ended my shopping trip there. The rest of the day, I hung out at Grandma Chica's house.
This past Friday, I went to JC Penney and they had some final clearance (green tags, woo hoo!) out on the racks. I got the vest and the colorful Nicole by Nicole Miller top, both under $5 a piece.
I then walked over to Sears. I'm not really a big Sears fan, but sometimes you can find some really good deals up in there. Like this green blazer for $4. I didn't spend too much as you can see, so I ended my shopping trip there. The rest of the day, I hung out at Grandma Chica's house.
7/9/08
Today's video: Summer trends for less
I always seem to miss the little segments of the Today Show about budget fashion. Thank god for the Internet, lol. Here's a clip from the Today Show about hot summer fashions for less. Enjoy!
Today's printables and codes
- Charlotte Russe: 25% off all regular priced denim. Expires 7-13-08
- Joann's: 40% off any regular priced item. Expires 7-19-08
- American Eagle Outfitters: 15% off all orders. Coupon code: 57960481. Expires 7-16-08
7/8/08
Under $30 finds @ Lulu's, plus save 15%
I heart Lulu's! Need I say more? Here are some items that I've found for under $30, and right now, the lovely folks over at Lulu's is hooking you guys up with a 15% off discount. Just enter coupon code cheap chica at the checkout. Offer good until 8-15-08.
7/6/08
7/4/08
Happy 4th of July!
Happy Fourth of July, everyone! Enjoy your day whether it be out barbequing, hanging out at the beach, shopping the sales, or staying at home watching the Twilight Zone marathon, lol. Enjoy your day!
7/2/08
Today's printables and codes
- Bed, Bath, Beyond: $10 off $30 or more purchase. Expires 7-14-08
- Chinese Laundry: 25% off regular priced merchandise. Coupon code: CELSFF2008. Expires 7-14-08.
- 7 For All Mankind: Free shipping on all orders. No coupon code needed. Expires 8-31-08
- Charlotte Russe: Free standard shipping on any order. Expiration unknown.
- Lulu's: 15% off any purchase. Coupon code: FOURTH. Expires 7-5-08.
- Old Navy: Take an additional 20% off clearance merchandise. Coupon code: EXTRA20. Expires 7-10-08.
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