Tis The Season...

October is already wrapping up, Halloween is not even here and it seems that every store has transformed into Christmas mode already. With the lights, trees, and fake snow it is hard to not think about gifts. So I thought I would kick-off the season early as well with a money saving tip. A neat way to save money and get the gifts you want for your friends and family is through pre-ordering items.



At Borders.com there are always great deals on books, music, and DVDs when you pre-order.

You can get:



GLEE: The Music, Volume 1


Release: November 3

Original Price: $15

Pre-Order Price: $8

Amazon.com is also a great site to look into for pre-order savings.

You can get:

Yoga for the Wii

Release: December 7

Original Price: $40

Pre-Order Price: $37 + FREE SHIPPING












It is never too early to begin your holiday shopping when you can great deals like these!

What are you looking for this holiday season??

The Olsens Expand Fashion Influence... Again

Here is a little bit of fashion news that none of us should be suprised by; Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are spreading their style sense to a junior's line for retail chain J.C. Penney. After the success of their WalMart line, the high-end Elizabeth&James, and the men's store-only line The Row, it makes sense that they would expand to this market.

Olsenboye, named from the Olsen's ancestral last name, will be exclusive to J.C. Penney and will be available in 600 stores in February.

In an article by fashion website WWD, the line is described as a "casual sportswear and accessories collection, that includes denim, bottoms, tops, dresses, skirts, shorts, jackets, handbags, and shoes." The line is priced from $20 to $50.

Below are some of the items Olsenboye will be offering. Click here for the WWD article and here for
the Olsenboye promo!

Comment below on the Olsens' lastest style excursion!

Lumberjack Chic

Plaid is making a comeback from the 90s grunge style. No longer resembling a lumberjack's attire, plaid designs and flannel materials are everywhere, in many different forms. In honor of this style resurrection, here are some different takes on the classic design:

Converse Unisex Slip-On Shoes @ Amazon.com

$21 plus $6 shipping

Plaid Trim Sweater @ Forever 21

Bubble hem sleeves and pleated collar

Pearl-like rhinestone buttons

55% silk 45% cotton, trim 100%cotton

$29

H81 Brushed Cotton Plaid Dress @ Forever 21

Ruched waist with vertical pleats

Shown in fuschia/black, also available in red/navy

100% cotton

$24.90

Blustery Day Scarf @ ModCloth

12x72 inches

100% acrylic

$12

This Too Can Be Yours...

So, I have been commenting on Twilight more than I would like, but the whole "buy what they wear in the movies" idea is interesting to me. Fred Flare is accepting pre-orders for the jacket worn by Bella in the movies. At $64 this really is not a bad price tag for a functional jacket and it is especially tempting to those obsessed with vampire series. With the pockets and hood this is a cute jacket. Check it out! Depending on what size and color is ordered, the jacket will ship immediately, on October 30, or November 30.

Also available in olive!

100% cotton

Juniors sizes

Comment below with your thoughts on movie-inspired fashion!

Email!

So I have decided to get an email address for the blog. Leave me a message if you have any questions or anything you would like me to shop around for!! I'm up for a challenge!



Here it is:

thestealcity@gmail.com

Legging It

Leggings have been popular for quite some time now; they have lasted longer than I thought they would. It is with this fall season that I have seen designers branching out into different mediums and styles for leggings. The most common type I've seen are faux leather leggings, which I can't imagine are too comfy. Here's a sample of some of the more outrageous styles designers are putting on the runway and into stores this fall:

--- click on the pictures to go to the websites!

Les Chiffoniers Leather Leggings

100% lamb leather

Special dry clean only

$803

Alicia + Olivia Sequin Leggings

$297

Available only at Alicia+ Olivia in NYC

Bones Legging by Tea and Cake

$40

Available with gold bones, in gold glitter

Glow Print Legging by Unique


$90

For more legging style, check out TopShop.

Leave a comment!

What do you think about this trend?

Do you wear them?

Would you wear some of these styles?

Buy for Breast Cancer Research

As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the cause, many businesses sell products. Marie Claire has a slideshow of some of the products that benefit breast cancer research.


Some of the products are a tad too expensive for most college students to invest in, such as:




This Love Charity bracelet from Cartier

$995

Two interlocking bands, one made from rose gold, the other from white gold on a pink cord

$200 of each sold goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Available at Cartier boutiques nationwide




But there are some more affordable products like:



ChapStick 3-pack




$3.99

$125,000 of proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Available at drugstores everywhere

AK Anne Klein Bangle Set

$25

Set of 3

Sales for $30,000 donation to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Available at http://www.anneklein.com/

For the complete slideshow, click here



-all pictures courtesy of Marie Claire

Great Fall Finds at American Eagle

American Eagle is offering free shipping when you order 3 items through October 20! Take advantage of this and search through their clearance section! You can get this versatile fall look for $52:







AE Cord Blazer






$30

Colors: Teal (pictured) and Navy















AE Boho Bag





$12

Suede with metal buckle accent

Shown in zebra, also available in light brown















AE Printed Sexy Scoop T



$9.95

100% cotton

Shown in budding rose, also available in chalk











- all pictures courtesy of American Eagle

Moccasins-A-Go-Go: Girls

Here is the second part of my moccasin search, featuring my top 3 picks for girls. Visit the post prior to this for my top 3 guys. Click on the pics to go to the websites!




Girls



Women's Chia Suede Moccasin Slippers @ Amazon.com



Available in brown

faux fur lining, treaded sole

$16 + $5 shipping







Self Esteem Lizzy Fleece Lined Suede Moccasin @ DSW



Available in cognac, black, beige, pink

cushioned footbed, flexible rubber sole

$35







Women's Studded Leather Moccasins @ Old Navy





Available in zinfandel grape, purple broach, pewter, mole (picture), lake victoria, bronze, black jack

suede or metallic leather styles, rubber soled

$20

Moccasins-A-Go-Go:Guys

Walking around town this week, I noticed that a lot of people, both guys and girls, are wearing moccasins. So I have decided (as suggested by a friend) to do some research into the best deals for these shoes. And since it seems to be a trend for both sexes, I have included the top 3 for guys AND girls. Click on the pics to go to the websites!




Guys




Green Tech Men's 21007 Moccasins @ Amazon.com

Available in putty, indigo, and chocolate (picture)

100% leather, 100% bamboo lining

$27 + FREE SHIPPING

Lamo Men's Suede Moccasin Slippers @ Moccasins.com






Available in chocolate

Suede, faux fur lining, cinch ties

$26.98 + FREE SHIPPING













Quiksilver Surf Check @ Zappos.com





Available in chocolate and tan/black/red (picture)

Sherpa or textile lining

$33 + FREE SHIPPING

Map It!

Living in downtown Pittsburgh, there are a ton of places to shop that are within walking distance or a short bus ride. I've begun to compile a map to share with you all of where I like to shop for deals, which I usually mention in my posts. Hopefully this will come in handy for those reading who live in the area :)

View Downtown Shopping in a larger map

Own Bella's Birthday Dress!

OK, this post is for those who love Twilight. The chain store Hot Topic has released a line of clothing inspired by "New Moon," the next movie in the Twilight saga. They have licensed some merchandise that is inspired by Bella's clothing as well as the standard fan tees. If you have seen the trailers for the movie, some of this will look familiar!

Here's a look at what's available:

Bella' Green Birthday Dress

Green taffeta, with black velvet roses, waistband, and zipper closure

Available in sizes XS-XXL

$98

Bella's Hunter Green Corduroy Jacket

Bomber jacket with attached hood

Available in sizes XS-XL


$78

Quileute Baseball Tee

The back says "Quileute"
100% cotton

Available in sizes S-XXL

$28-$30

Check out Hot Topic for other "New Moon" merch, including jewelry, Ipod covers, and lunchboxes.

Images courtesy of Hot Topic

Shoe of the Month Experiment!!

So, I follow Kim Kardashian on Twitter and she tweeted about ShoeDazzle! I had no clue what this was so I did some investigating. Basically, you pay $39 a month (shipping included) to get a pair of shoes picked by a personal shopper based on a survey taken when you register. Each month there are five choices and you get to pick from that selection or request a new list.

This seems like a great way to expand the shoe collection, especially if you like to spend most of your extra cash on shoes! And if there is a month where the money isn't there, you can choose to skip a month between the 1st and 5th of that month. Your credit card isn't charged until you make your shoe selection. You can also cancel your account at any time.

Soooo, I have decided to try it out and see if this is as good as it is advertised! I did the survey, which seemed liked it covered most of the style options. The next day I got my shoe choices and I LOVED them. Well, 4 of 5. Which was suprising because I am a super picky shopper. Here are my top 2 picks. I need to decide!!

OR

Would you spend $40 a month on shoes??? Comment below??

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