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Latest blog posts from Bargain Chic

Gift Guide for the Hard to Find
Oh, yes! And, oh, no! It's gift-giving time -- Christmas is only 25 days away, and that means less than a month to do some major shopping. So, okay, maybe you've already started shopping. Maybe you're like my mom, who can start shopping for the holidays in July. Or, perhaps, you're more of a...
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Published a day ago

Happy Thanksgiving!
On a day where we give thanks for the goodness in our lives, I thought it would be appropriate to express my gratitude for the things I am thankful for. Neither shoes nor the perfect dress, the best bargain or the last minute deals, are what makes me thankful. It's what some may think of as...
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Published 5 days ago

Favorite Stores: Part 2
Although I don't frequent these stores as often as I should, The Limited, N.Y. & Co. and Express are definitely the menage a trois of fashion frugality.They have the foundation of basics, but are able to capture the newest trends and styles from the runways. And, they offer it all at a price...
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Published 2 weeks ago

Favorite Stores: Part 1
I've decided to catalog some of my favorite stores for my fellow Bargain Chic readers. These are places that I think offer stylish clothes at reasonable prices. I may also throw in some higher-end stores, but most of those will be for their awesome sales.My first pick is Ann Taylor LOFT. I love...
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Published 2 weeks ago

Election Day Party Dress
Whether you're from a blue state or a red state, this Tuesday will be a historic day for our country. And whatever your political persuasion, the excitement of it all deserves to be celebrated. So, what better way to do that than have a party for your party! If you're a tried and true red-stater...
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Published 4 weeks ago

The Season For Bargains
I think I can officially say that the beginning of the holiday season has begun and with it comes sales, sales and more sales! It seems every department store, retail store and boutique is having bigger and better sales than ever before. Granted, this also could be directly related to the...
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Published a month ago

Mad About Plaid
Of the many trends that have come and gone for the Fall and Winter seasons, the one that always finds its way back to us is PLAID. Whether it be a plaid skirt, a vest, a dress, or even a shirt (remember grunge?), plaid has made its way onto nearly every piece of clothing over the last few...
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Published a month ago

Fall Trend Alert: The Stylish Pantsuit
It's what I like to call sleek sophistication. Undeniably chic and utterly elegant. Mix two new trends -- cropped jackets and wide-leg pants -- and combine them with unique details and classic colors, and you are ripe for a refined outfit that can suit any occasion. Like the designer inspiration...
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Published 2 months ago

The Economy May Suck, But Your Style Doesn't Have To
I just found out about two great sites for finding bargains on the Web. First is HauteLook.com -- "a club which organizes exclusive 12-48 hour on-line private sales of premium fashion and luxury lifestyle brands." Kind of like an online sample sale! Once you sign-up (membership is free), you'll...
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Published 2 months ago

A New Look for a New Season
Fall is here, and with it comes the beginning of a whole new season of looks and attitudes. So, I thought it would be apropos to roll-out a new design for Bargain Chic. I hope ya'll enjoy the cute new layout, logo & header. It's stylish & whimsical -- a new attitude I'm trying out for the...
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Published 2 months ago

Everyone Wants to Wear Them
Pants. Trousers. Slacks. Chinos. Wherever your from, and however you say it, pants are the great equalizer. Over the last century, they've been instrumental in getting women out of their uncomfortable, fru-fru-y yards of fabric into the free-wheeling comfortable design of movable and durable...
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Published 3 months ago

The Great Wall of Frames
My home decorating has been an ongoing process, as it is for most people. And there is one area in my house that I've struggled with since I bought my place two years ago -- my stairway. It is an enclosed stairway, with two huge canvases of white stucco walls, and I had no idea what to do with...
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Published 3 months ago