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Feb 8, 2012, 12:49 pm
Around here, we believe in having your cake & eating it, too. If you find a killer deal on your favorite beauty product, that shouldn’t be the end of your cheap excitement – free things should be added on top of your deeply discounted deal, right? I mean…
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Feb 7, 2012, 12:49 am
I can’t help it - I’m dying for spring and summer to get here. I never thought I would crave it this badly, and yet, here I am starving for it. It wasn’t until the last quarter of summer that I really started to get excited for winter, so I guess we’re on track. I stumbled across these ... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2012, 8:31 am
Broke. Beautiful. Bride. Bargain.
Sound like you? Desire to go digital with sui numeris bride. Need a wedding dress for the courthouse? No problem! Want to mirror the majesty of Princess Kate Middleton? Check. Take the stress out of driving all over town for your wedding gown. Sit in ... Comment - Like
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Feb 1, 2012, 12:52 pm
The last challenge was a cinch – modal & pima cotton leggings? No problem! And now, they are on my to-wear list… probably forever.
The latest challenge, though… It’s definitely a step up in difficulty! Issued by the great and magical Ashe Mischief of Dramatis Personae and Ash in Fashion…
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Jan 31, 2012, 11:15 am
A gorgeous dress from Zac Posens Spring/Summer 2012 collection.
There are few things I like more than an amazing designer partnering with a retailer that I don’t have beef with. With all the wonderful Target collaborations off limits and the H&M partnerships selling out so fast, a girl can get de... Comment - Like
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Jan 31, 2012, 6:44 am
While reading a feature in a magazine on Christian Louboutin’s 20th anniversary of making beautiful shoes, I came across an interesting sound byte about the origin of Louboutin’s red sole. Essentially, he created a yellow pump with a pointed toe and a flower embellishment on it, and while lament... Comment - Like
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Jan 31, 2012, 4:33 am
Earlier today, I made a mistake choice to get challenged: I offered to be a personal shopper.
Yeah, I retweet myself – no shame.
What can I say? I love shopping, and more than that – I love shopping for other people. Ask Jen! We go out and I completely forget that I’m wearing clothes at all ... Comment - Like
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Jan 27, 2012, 12:52 pm
Nothing feels better than showing off your latest purchases, am I right? Well, no. I’m probably not right, but we’re going to show you our most recent purchases anyway.
This cardigan has a lace chiffon back and a conservative front – so cute & versatile!
1. Pale pink Cynthia Rowley Trench: $... Comment - Like
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Jan 26, 2012, 1:44 pm
Julia C. on Lookbook
I can’t believe how much cobalt blue suede and velvet I’ve been seeing lately! Our last trip through Marshalls yielded three pairs by three different brands! One strappy platform, one closed-toe pump, and one of those popular loafer-slipper styles that have been popping u... Comment - Like
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Jan 25, 2012, 3:13 pm
I just made up B&BPSA. It stands for… B&B… PSA. I’m going to keep using it, I think.
We are running giveaways behind your back!
There, ripped the band-aid off. It’s true! We’ve been orchestrating, and secretly dropping giveaways around various social media outlets! For instance…
Submi... Comment - Like
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Jan 25, 2012, 2:23 am
There’s something incredibly comfortable about old memories. Old smells, old colors, old traditions – it’s warm & fuzzy. It reminds me of home, and being surrounded by familiar people and things… it’s a good, squishy feeling.
It’s the same feeling I get when I look at vintage fabrics. ... Comment - Like
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Jan 23, 2012, 8:29 pm
Believe it or not, my foul mouth and jegging addiction used to hold a stuffy, ultra-corporate 9-5 job in marketing. It was a job that I’m thankful for, if only to have the experience. As far as my corporate style… Well, here’s the truth: I was written up three times for clothing-related offe... Comment - Like
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Jan 20, 2012, 10:51 am
The title of this post sounds like a bad/awesome band name, don’t you think?
A few months ago, Jen and I made a decision to switch from Birchbox to… well, something else. As these monthly sampler packs get more popular, they are undoubtedly going to start popping up all over the place. Fortunat... Comment - Like
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Jan 19, 2012, 10:40 am
... it’s not my favorite, but if they fit your face – go for it!
Clear Frame Sunglasses
Top row, L-R: Prism Paris Glasses, Vintage Gucci Sunglasses, Oliver Peoples Sheldrake Sunglasses
Broke & Beautiful Picks (L-R):
Smith Optical 1 Ski Edition Keyhole Sunglasses: $22
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Jan 18, 2012, 3:59 pm
Don’t get me wrong – I love winter. I’m so into it. It’s my second favorite season (after fall… no pun in…tended?), and as I sit here in Seattle experiencing our once-a-year #Snowpocalypse, I can honestly say that few things make me happier than a start white snowscape with industrial, a... Comment - Like
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Jan 17, 2012, 9:27 pm
There are few things I love more than cozying up with pajamas and a blanket – maybe even with a cup of tea or a mocha – and spending the next three to five hours up to my ears in eWindowShopping. Seventeen windows open, six carts on six different websites with totals over $150 (though you intend... Comment - Like
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Jan 16, 2012, 6:00 pm
I’ve been seeing an awful lot of this going around the ‘net lately:
MOTO Ditsy Print Floral Leigh Jeans, $80; RVCA Providence Jeans, $80; MOTO Unicorn Print Jeans…?, $90; MINKPINK Wisteria Lane Jeans, $88;
Printed Denim.
I have my doubt and concerns about this style… but overall, I think... Comment - Like
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Nov 2, 2011, 12:17 pm
I have a bone to pick with shoe manufacturers and designers everywhere: you’re neglectful. You have been mostly ignoring one of the most important parts of a shoe: the heel. This is no joke! Poochie of Shoe Daydreams once told me that, given her obsession with shoes in general, heel shape was ... Comment - Like
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Nov 1, 2011, 6:06 pm
…ZOE LEE!
“I am a Plndr girl because i love great fashion at even better prices.”
Damn straight, girl.
You have 24 hours to Contact Us & claim your prize! After that, we will choose a different winner.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE GIVEAWAYS! Comment - Like
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Nov 1, 2011, 1:25 pm
... for our game today. Let’s play, shall we?
1. $39.95
2. $49.95
3. $14.95
4. $39.95
5. $39.95
Ready to make your guess? Do you have an inkling as to who it is? Click below to find out!
Answer:
Kelly & Katie…by DSW.
What a weird surprise, am I right? DSW has their own brand now, and t... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2011, 6:52 pm
Since I quit my corporate job, “Christmas party season” is exponentially slower. i don’t get to wear as many heels, check as many coats, or hit as many open bars… And I kind of miss it, honestly! Most often when I’m in a store and a shining, sparkling, “holiday” dress catches my eye. I... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2011, 4:25 pm
I definitely used to be one of those girls who went dancing, and at the end of the night, you’d see me walking down the street holding my shoes in my hand, shamelessly walking barefoot on the city sidewalks.
While I may have been shameless, I definitely didn’t value the personal, intimate mome... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2011, 2:10 pm
In the strange world where you’re unsure about entering the PLNDR $100 giveaway, we’ve come up with a few combinations that should help fuel some magical fashion inspiration inside of you.
How to spend a free $100 bill at PLNDR.com
Option #1: Selective
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Oct 27, 2011, 11:57 am
The sun is starting to sleep in a little bit longer these days, and doesn’t hang out as much as it used to. At first, we thought it was drugs, but it turns out, it’s really just the Earth’s axis or something.
We were almost tricked into missing this seasonal change, though, due to the high in... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2011, 11:30 am
So, this is awkward.
Lindsay and I don’t know how to feel about moccasins. Scratch that: Lindsay knows how to feel about moccasins. She hates them.
I’m…I don’t know.
I mean, really, I just don’t know. I look at moccasins and I think, “Hello, house shoes.” I think, “My dad wore the... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2011, 1:26 pm
Remember 25 years ago when I wrote that post about stepping into the Grandma Zone with mauve? Oh, the good ol’ days. (Look how young I am!)
Well, a lot has changed since then, don’t you think? Mauve is a regular feature around these parts, and also I don’t wear orange freaking eyeshadow anym... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2011, 7:35 pm
I was certain, for many years, that if ever it was discovered that each of us had a super-human inside of us, I would probably be a ninja.
I lived like this for a long time – too long, maybe. It wasn’t until I caught myself sitting barefoot on a boat, in the middle of the day, drinking a rum & ... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2011, 12:32 pm
I have long been a fan of 80s Purple’s ultra-affordable, in-house line, Purple Label. The prices are absolutely wonderful, considering the level of design involved in each piece. I have been a fan for a long, long time, and have devoted many a post (and almost a column) to 80s Purple, and their fa... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2011, 12:14 pm
Winter is coming, winter is coming! Are you ready? Depending on where you live, autumn and winter can mean very different things for your wardrobe. In Chicago, I learned that “winter shoes” meant thick, rubber, rainboots. Growing up with Pacific Northwest fall seasons meant “waterproof your br... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2011, 7:12 pm
... Jen’s favorite season: sweater dress season. Because of this fact, we have been on a carnivorous hunt for the perfect sweater dress for the last month. Here are our favorite styles of the season!
Kensie Dolman Sweater Tunic | $88
Ignore the crazy eyes on this model… This is maybe one of ... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2011, 11:45 am
There has been an unreal amount of polka dots across international runways this year. I’ve always enjoyed the Lichtenstein-esque idea, but I’ve never really owned something that was so pointedly… dotted.
Nevertheless, I find myself sucked into the machine that is “trends” and interested i... Comment - Like
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Oct 14, 2011, 8:33 pm
I was just hanging out on B&B’s Facebook page and happened to notice some “giveaway” stirrings, that I believe is reserved for our newsletter subscribers…
Randomly, I stumbled upon this image:
What does it mean?
Then, later on our new Tumblr, Live Broke & Beautiful!, I ran across this pos... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2011, 7:33 pm
This weekend on Sunday, I was having a bit of a downer day. This happens from time to time – it’s to be expected. Fortunately, I’ve experienced enough of them to know exactly what will fix any bummer day, and it’s a tactic that Jen and I often employ when we get together and are both just n... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2011, 6:02 am
The glorious jumpsuit, a firm fixture on the spring and summer fashion landscape has had a grown up makeover. The must-have item that featured in its many forms on the limbs of models and high street fashion girls, blossoms in plum, gold and rose-coloured silhouettes for autumn and winter.
There is... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2011, 1:39 pm
Ever since I had to return my lovely yet star-crossed Anvils, I’ve been waiting for Steve Madden to show me the perfect boot, during a perfect sale, so I could use my perfect 20% discount to procure a perfect replacement for those not so perfect boots.
I’d make a glass slipper analogy, but that... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2011, 2:41 pm
For those of you who don’t subscribe to The Broken Record (our newsletter!), you may not know that your are currently in the midst of an awesome giveaway!
The Broken Record has been around for 10 issues now (!!!) and never really got the Welcome Party it deserved… So, like a crappy ex, we’re ... Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2011, 1:16 pm
I aaaaalmost bought a pair of burgundy skinny jeans at Marshall’s this weekend.
The jeans I almost bought were basically these ones by Current/Elliot,
except mine were a hell of a lot cheaper.
The “bright jeans trend” first emerged on the S/S 2011 runways, and Lindsay fell in love with it b... Comment - Like
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Sep 28, 2011, 10:35 am
Formal attire as casual attire is one of my ultimate favorite styles. It’s kind of a combination of an “eff you” to convention and a little bit of class… something different, you know? Coloring outside the lines as far as style goes (and what’s more fun than that?).
Over the last few mont... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2011, 11:42 am
Whenever it starts to get dreary outside, I always think: stay home. It only lasts for a while, but when it’s murky and wet outside, gazing out the window while I’m safely wrapped in a blanket with a cup of tea is one of my favorite feelings.
Taking yourself out to a day at the spa doesn’t ju... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2011, 4:29 pm
The fall/winter 2011 season is definitely going to be a time of of exploratory denim for me. I’ve reclaimed flares, embraced jeggings, and I am quickly moving towards a new GAP creation called the Skinny Bootcut.
So pretty, right?
Of course I fall in love with the one pair that isn’t on sale r... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 3:41 pm
Bugs get a bad rap. They are sneaky, surprising, and generally very unwelcome when considering something that has lots of hair, occasionally fangs, and/or the need to stay on your body as long as possible once they’re on. Sometimes, no amount of frantic blowing can get those suckers off you.
Did ... Comment - Like
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Sep 19, 2011, 11:00 am
You know. Because “stiletto nails” are something I could type with. Or do anything with.
Huh?
All Brands… Comment - Like
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