Learn to Shop.

Shopping in the bay area is a blast.  We have a wide variety of stores in numerous different areas.  I found a Kate Spade, Candy Cane Jillian Dress at Nordtroms Rack at Westgate Mall  for 70% off and when they didn't have my size they called the Palo Alto store and had them set it aside for me.  LOTS of opportunity it out there. Preparation is key.  Go through your closet and throw out (give away) what you don't wear, what you don't love wearing, and those items when you where them you just don't feel good in.  then see what you need.  Do you need long sleeve casual shirts?  Dress pants?  Work dresses?  Write everything down, be specific about color and style understanding that you won't get it all and you can adjust as you find things.

When shopping have this list in your hand as it will keep you focused.  Now saying that, it is part of the hunt that you will buy things not on that list JUST BECAUSE you love it and it is a steal.  This is part of the deal.  The really fun part.

It may take a bit of time but when you get the finds it is well worth it.  I have included an idea of what can be done with a bit of effort.

Need help?  Give me a call or follow me on twitter @lifebeinglived where I post some of these same deals.

Was $148 now $59.97

Add a pair of Michael Kors sunglasses from Loehman's for $39.19 that normally would be $205




pair with shorts from H&M for $24.95







Atop from Macy's on sale from $59.50 now $43.99




Add shoes from DSW for $69.95 regularly $110.00




And then add this hat from J.Crew on sale for $29.50 from $39.50

 The total comes to $267.55 where if we didn't get it at the deals we did would have been $584.95 for a savings of $317.40!  Now that is shopping I love!

 Or try this dress that was $250.00 now for only $99.99 at J. Crew

 

Another dress that can be worn with all of the above accessories can be found at Forever 21 for $32.80



Another possibility  was $68.00 on sale $24.97 and the shoes from Target at $24.99