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Weekend Open Thread

Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Block heels are where it’s at this summer, and these affordable beige sandals from Steve Madden are even more affordable than usual, considering Nordstrom price-matched someone else’s sale — they come to $67 (from $89). All sizes are still in stock, and the shoes are well-rated. (For some reason…

Weekly News Update

Weekly News Update

Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or via our RSS feed. Fashionista shares expert advice on buying an engagement ring. Racked reports on a panel discussion called “Dear Retailer,” which took place during NYC’s recent CurvyCon —…

Frugal Friday: Pleated Sleeveless Blouse

Frugal Friday: Pleated Sleeveless Blouse

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was just in Uniqlo the other day, and this pleated sleeveless blouse was being displayed with tons of bottoms. It’s difficult to find a single view that shows how pretty it is from both the front and back, but…

Coffee Break: ‘Friar’ Shopper

Coffee Break: ‘Friar’ Shopper

Hobo is a solid brand for affordable, quality leather. They have a very popular, long-running bestseller, the Lauren wallet, but today I’m featuring this shoulder bag, the Friar. Note that the leather has a soft, distressed look to it, which can be great, but some colors may veer a little too far into the “ooh, she needs…