It’s all about Fab.com!!

When I went home for lunch today I had a wonderful surprise waiting for me– my shipment arrived from Fab.com. What a nice way to start the week….

Check out the fun Birdy Blue design. I’m not usually a big fan of “birds” but thiswispy scarf was too cute to pass up!

This should look good with a light sweater once the weather cools off. This was my first order from Fab.com so I wasn’t sure what to expect. My order arrived within 8 days of placement– I was originally quoted 14 days for delivery– always better to under promise and over-deliver I suppose. As far as quality is concerned– I just ordered a scarf and you really can’t mess up something that simple. Would I order from this site again– YES!

By the way, I loved the “thx” card enclosed with my order. Even though it was stamped out with a generic pre-worded message– a nice thought nonetheless. A company can’t really go wrong thanking customers! Cheers and Happy Monday everyone….

….until next time…. -jody-

Time for Summer Retail Therapy at My Sisters Closet

Hello Everyone! As far as I’m concerned, there’s no therapy like retail therapy. What better way to beat the heat than in an air-conditioned store, right?!

Why not unwind with a little retail therapy at My Sister’s Closet located in the UTC neighborhood of San Diego. My co-workers came back recently from a quick lunch break with several fantastic “finds” and were kind enough to let me take some photos. Look at this really cute Juicy Couture wallet that LD scored for a mere $17.

This wallet is so cute… why hide it in a purse??!

Okay…but wait, there’s more… KC scored three (yes, you read that right– three!) super amazing tops for a grand total of approximately $22 out the door. These are bargain friendly tops that can take you from workplace to wine tasting on a budget.

Hopefully there will be something left in the store for me…. 🙂

This blue top will be so pretty on a summer day. And the fluttery coral top pictured below is perfect to wear on a hot day. Like I said, hopefully there will be a few cute things left for me. Cheers– and happy shopping!

$9 Jeans… Fantasy turned into reality for this bargain-hunter!

I thought finding cute jeans for $9 was something like finding a unicorn on my patio. Probably not going to happen. I kept hope alive and last Saturday was my lucky day at My Sister’s Closet here in San Diego.

Okay, so maybe these aren’t over the top glamour-jeans but for $9– I’m okay with that. My original idea was to use these to make “distressed jeans”. I had a plan to use sandpaper, razor blades, a scissors and possibly bleach to make these a little more interesting. I’ve worn them a number of times already this week and now I’m not so sure I want to ruin a good thing. After all– fabulous $9 jeans… like finding a unicorn!

My Sister’s Closet
8610 Genesee Avenue #200
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (858) 455-0045
Web: www.mysisterscloset.com

DIY – How to Rip Your Own Jeans… on a budget

Happy Saturday everyone! This weekend I’m going thrift shopping for jeans. I’m planning to hit up my favorite “everything $2” store in the hopes they will have jeans I can be creative with. (I have my supplies all ready…) Cheers!

How to Rip Your Own Jeans

from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Acquiring a fashionable pair of ripped jeans can be expensive — unless you know how to make them yourself. It requires a little patience, but the process is pretty simple.

Steps

Do some research. Look online and in fashion magazines for the best-looking rips. Most jean companies seem to place them in areas that you wouldn’t naturally tear.
Find your jeans. Try jeans from a thrift shop for practice if you’re new at this.
Decide on the size and shape of the rip. It may enlarge each time you wash your jeans, as the frayed ends get caught in washing machines. In a word, be conservative.
Decide which techniques to use. You may wish to let the fabric become thin on its own.
Gather your jeans, coarse sandpaper, pumice stone, wood file, grater, utility knife, scissors and a small, flat block of wood.
Draw a cutting line or pattern on your jeans with a pencil.
Place a block of wood inside the pant leg beneath the area.
Rub and scrape the fabric in several different directions. Use sandpaper, a pumice stone, wood file and grater. These will fray the fabric.
Loosen fibers by scraping with the blade of a utility knife.
Using the scissors, cut a hole through the loosened fibers.
For a cute look, you can wear colored nylons or stockings beneath your ripped jeans.
Bleach parts of the jeans for that extra destroyed look.

Things You’ll Need

Jeans
Coarse sandpaper
Pumice stone
Wood file
Grater
Utility knife (Straight Edge razor works well to wear the denim down)
Scissors
Small, flat block of wood
Pencil or dark marker

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Thrift Shopping for Men?!

Polo shirts for $10 and nice looking suits. Wow, I was shocked when I browsed thru the men’s section at My Sister’s Closet. Typically the selection for men is meager at best when I’m out and about at the thrift stores. The back section of My Sister’s Closet is totally devoted to all things menswear. I found a wall of shoes– yes, a wall of shoes!

And the shoes were barely worn at a fraction of the cost of a new pair. Check out these two suits. Both are great looks for the new grad interviewing or maybe someone who needs an economical style punch. I really like the blue shirt and the patterned tie pictured on the right, below.

As far as accessories, I found a really good quality day bag and several beautiful watches. By far, the shoes were the biggest surprise “find.” Anyone into colorful and beautiful ties will be excited to check out the selection here.

Maybe the man in your life is more casual and maybe looking for bargains? I found an entire rack of cool clothing at 40% off. Some of the shirts were under $9 and all were good quality and barely worn. The light pink dress shirt pictured below would look great with a nice pair of khaki pants, jeans for a night out or even black dress pants.

Guys– thrift shopping isn’t just for the girls! This place rocks.

Well Suited – men’s clothing & accessories
8610 Genesee Avenue #210
Costa Verde Center (across from UTC mall)
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (858) 455-0045
Web: www.shopwellsuited.com

Like New… previously loved and new clothes

Earlier this week after a quick round of errands I stopped by my fave consignment shop on Genesee Avenue in San Diego. I’m seriously in search of spring and summer dresses and figured I’d see if it was my lucky day.

Like New – a tres chic consignment boutique
4425 Genesee Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: (858) 278-1960
Web: www.LikeNewSanDiego.com

The racks were overflowing with cute dresses in a variety of sizes and colors. I found a flirty Jason Wu for Target dress $14.95 that I really liked– unfortunately it was a shade too small. There’s always next time, right? I also found some super amazing high heel sandals Size 8 that would be perfect with jeans $22.95. The shoes were a size too big for me. (I’m sounding like the Three Bears of Shopping– this one’s too small, this one’s too big….) Sometimes it’s the thrill of the hunt and just shopping and trying things on is one step closer to finding what I want.

I always stop by Like New when I’m in the area. The stock rotates frequently and there’s always a rack or two of sale items out front.

Right now– all I can think about is those black heels in Size 8. (I’m probably the only woman alive who wishes she wore a larger shoe size!)

Temptress Fashion Boutique – Classy Sassy… Trashy

Are you looking to channel your inner “Betty Paige”? Just walking into Temptress will make you feel glamorous. They have everything from panties and camis to make-up and dresses. If you’ve ever considered booking a boudoir photo shoot this would be a great place to find outfits for the photos!

Temptress Fashion Boutique
1918 Bacon Street
San Diego, CA 92107
Phone: (619) 224-2284
Blog: temptressfashion.blogspot.com

I’d walked by this shop numerous times and peeked in the windows. (Love their window looks!) I’m glad I finally had the chance to do a little shopping for real. I was definitely intrigued by the idea of a pin-up inspired shop. And did I mention the cute window displays?? They had me at the colorful handbags, shoes and camis. Next time you need some retail therapy on a lazy Sunday afternoon this is your store. Why not grab a glamour-girl dress and some sexy heels?? Way to spark up Sunday!

The staff was really friendly and helpful the afternoon I visited– they were fine with me taking photos and answered all my questions. Love this place and can’t wait to stop by again. Cheers!

Noon Design Shop – jewelry, paper & goods

Noon Design is a great place to buy gifts–they are budget-friendly with lots of jewelry between $10 and $30. And if you need to send a cute card or invitations for a special event they have a phenomenal assortment. Gotta love supporting locally owned and operated places too, right?

Noon Design Shop
4993 Niagara Avenue #105
San Diego, CA 92107
Phone: (619) 523-1744
Web: www.noondesignshop.com

Beauty is everywhere in this shop. It’s lovingly packed with items such as hand-etched glassware, handmade notecards and soaps in addition to jewelry that spans from dainty to eclectic. Great news– the prices are incredibly good. I found earrings under $25 (I’m talking crystal, turquoise, mother of pearl, sterling silver handmade earrings) and incredible crystal pendants for the more adventurous.

It was a treat just being in this shop! I found it by accident a few weeks ago on one of my strolls at the beach. I will definitely be back for a pair of earrings. (Sidenote: I’m at home now– perusing the well laid out Noon Design Shop website and planning which earrings I want luckily my wallet is across the room in my purse….)

$250 Wedding Dress – A Nite On The Town – Fashion & Bridal in San Diego

Planning a wedding in the near future? Searching for a beautiful bargain of a dress? I have the perfect place for you! A Nite On The Town in San Diego’s UTC neighborhood specializes in bridal, prom, designer evening dresses and tuxedos. Started almost 20 years ago in 1992, they have turned into a leading formal wear shop. You can select from over 2,000 of the latest designer bridal and special occasion dresses (including mother of the bride) and tuxedos in stock. Better yet– A Nite On The Town offers on-site professional alterations and a complete line of accessories.

A Nite On The Town Fashion & Bridal

8650 Genesee Avenue #222

San Diego, CA 92122

Phone: (858) 457-1233

Web: www.ANiteOnTheTown.com

When I walked into this shop I was greeted by Shanna while I browsed the racks. All formal wear dresses in my photos were between $199 and $350. As far as the wedding dress inventory, prices range from $500 to approximately $2,000 range. For the budget babes out there planning a wedding- this shop offers wedding dress rentals for $250 for the weekend. How cool is that?! (a lot of times women wear their wedding dress once and then it sits in a box in the closet…) I find the idea of renting a wedding dress very eco-friendly and budget friendly– $250 for a designer wedding gown sounds awesome!

Deals happening right now–

$44.95 for a tuxedo with the purchase of a dress (tuxedo is $59.95 without the dress purchase)
Huge Sale: 50% to 60% off on selected items

Flashbacks Recycled Fashions – Hillcrest

Flashbacks is diverse and extremely reasonable with their prices. They have a fantastic selection of pre-owned and “NEW” retro clothing. There seriously is something for everyone. Fun place to shop, helpful staff and prices were right on the money. A lot of unique & funky stuff. They have everything! Belts, sunglasses, wigs, tutus, clothes, shoes, & jewelry. (It’s fun to just kinda look around in there.) I’ve been here 2 times in the last 6 months and it was a total blast! No, I didn’t buy a tutu. But did find several jackets and some funky bracelets.

Just so you know they offer cash for clothes too. Buy, Sell, Trade. Bring in some of your “old” things and trade in for something fresh at Flashbacks. From what I understand they are very fair with their exchanges/trades.

Flashbacks Recycled Fashions

3849 5th Avenue

San Diego, CA 92103

Phone: (619) 291-4200

Flashbacks is an eclectic mix of old and new. Some old, and some brand new stuff— tights, 80’s wear, platform shoes and everything in excellent condition, and the best news of all it doesn’t smell yucky! I know it’s the “second time around” but it’s important to me to smell yummy. Bravo on some fabulous recycled fashions. Here’s a few photos:

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