November 2007

Hot Spot: Details Block Party in NYC

by The Budget Fashionista on November 30, 2007

What: The Details Block Party—a day of shopping, style, and entertainment at New York’s Meatpacking District

The Lowdown: On Saturday, Dec. 1, from 12 noon-5 p.m., get discounts of up to 40% off at some of the area’s hottest stores, including Theory, Tracy Reese, Banana Republic, Puma, Scoop Men, and more. Free food is featured (which is always good) along with food discounts. At Kennth Cole Style Suite, bid on one-of-a-kind items, and pick up a limited edition t-shirt by Mark Seliger and Periel Aschenbrand to benefit World AIDS Day.

More information: @ Details Insider

The Deal: Select Men’s Sweaters now on sale at Bloomingdales.com

by The Budget Fashionista on November 30, 2007

The Deal: In-season sweaters now 25% off at Bloomingdales.com

The Lowdown: Because you need at least one v-neck cashmere sweater this season, the Bloomingdales sale gives you some freedom to stock up. Cashmere, lambswool, and simple cotton crewneck sweaters are now reduced by more than 25% so it’s easier than ever to pull of your designer look without stretching the wallet. Our top pick: the Joseph Abboud Cable Crewneck Sweater (orig. $129.99, reduced to $75.20).

Shop It: Bloomingdales.com

Holiday Gifts For Under $20: USB MixTape

by The Budget Fashionista on November 29, 2007

What:Mix Tape USB, $22 at Fredflare.com

Why: Creating a personalized music mix using this USB memory stick is both cheap and thoughtful.

Buy it: @ FredFlare.com

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The Deal: Men’s Holiday Sale at Blair.com

by The Budget Fashionista on November 29, 2007

The Deal: Blair.com Holiday Sale up to 60% off men’s basics

The Lowdown: There’s still plenty of shopping to be done after the Thanksgiving buzz subsides, and Blair.com is heading into holiday season with dozens of great deals. For the rugged outdoorsman to the casual dresser, the store offers all the basics for your winter wardrobe. This is the sale to stock up on textured dobby shirts at 60% off, suits and sportcoats with 20% off markdowns, and even a pair of Scandia Woods slippers at $10 off. Just stay away from the velour jog suit, and you’ll be okay.

Shop It: Blair.com

Men’s Leather Jacket: A Winter Necessity

by The Budget Fashionista on November 28, 2007

What: A Leather Jacket

Why You Need It: It’s great “in between” jacket for those times you’re too dressed up to wear your nylon parka, but too dressed down to wear your Top coat. A great jacket for dates and inside sports events.

Buy it: @ Wilson’s Leather for $119.