Are you familiar with Rue La La? It's a website that offers discounted designers, but there's a catch- it's flash sale (and invite!) only!
Today, Lilly Pulitzer for Lifeguard Press is available! Planners, wrapping paper, camera cases and more are on sale now!
Did you snag any bargains? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
Showing posts with label discount. Show all posts
Showing posts with label discount. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Pay Day
Unfortunately not the candy bar, pay day is a mythical day that comes rarely as a college student.
I manage my school's online newspaper, so I get paid $150 per month to read, edit and pass stories through to post every week.
I typically like to save $50 from each of these paychecks, but last month was a struggle. I had all that I needed, but I did not like seeing my bank account dwindle, so this month I started out by saving $25.
It's hard to predict money. It fluctuates, for one. Some months there are really important things to pay for, some months there are only cute clothes to pay for. Sometimes you want to spend all of your money on sushi. It changes so frequently and it's hard to plan!
So how do you plan by ear?
1. Save something. Like I said earlier, I prefer to save $50 each month, but even half that can be helpful later.
2. Withdraw cash for food. I always get annoyed when I see a $3.25 charge for a snack. I withdraw about $20 and use it for food. If I need more, I'll get more. This also keeps unnecessary snacking down.
3. Decide if you want to save more. How did you first week go on your paycheck? If you didn't spend a lot, consider moving more money into savings. Even $10 per week in between checks can make a difference.
4. Treat yourself. If you haven't needed to spend your money on bills, food, or surprises, consider treating yourself to a little something. A piece of cake or a new necklace, it's important to keep you in mind.
Do you have a college paycheck? How do you budget? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
I manage my school's online newspaper, so I get paid $150 per month to read, edit and pass stories through to post every week.
I typically like to save $50 from each of these paychecks, but last month was a struggle. I had all that I needed, but I did not like seeing my bank account dwindle, so this month I started out by saving $25.
It's hard to predict money. It fluctuates, for one. Some months there are really important things to pay for, some months there are only cute clothes to pay for. Sometimes you want to spend all of your money on sushi. It changes so frequently and it's hard to plan!
So how do you plan by ear?
1. Save something. Like I said earlier, I prefer to save $50 each month, but even half that can be helpful later.
2. Withdraw cash for food. I always get annoyed when I see a $3.25 charge for a snack. I withdraw about $20 and use it for food. If I need more, I'll get more. This also keeps unnecessary snacking down.
3. Decide if you want to save more. How did you first week go on your paycheck? If you didn't spend a lot, consider moving more money into savings. Even $10 per week in between checks can make a difference.
4. Treat yourself. If you haven't needed to spend your money on bills, food, or surprises, consider treating yourself to a little something. A piece of cake or a new necklace, it's important to keep you in mind.
Do you have a college paycheck? How do you budget? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
Monday, January 7, 2013
SALE ALERT: Lilly Pulitzer on Rue La La!
If you are unfamiliar with Rue La La, it's a website dedicated to speciality boutique sales featuring tons of designers - men, women, children, home, you name it!
But there's a catch - the boutiques are only open for 2 days and are first come, first serve! It's also invite-only.
I peeked through the boutique, but didn't see anything I needed (trying to stay true to the resolution!)
Did you snag a deal from the Rue La La sale? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
But there's a catch - the boutiques are only open for 2 days and are first come, first serve! It's also invite-only.
I peeked through the boutique, but didn't see anything I needed (trying to stay true to the resolution!)
Did you snag a deal from the Rue La La sale? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Belle on a Budget!
Hey y'all!
Every college student is on a budget, whether we like it or not. But being on a budget doesn't have to trample your style!
Whether you're paying your way through or are slowly getting cutoff from Mom and Dad, a budget is always a good plan. It takes money to make money - and if you blew each and every paycheck without saving anything, you'd learn very quickly after college ended how much of a disaster that is!
So how can we outfit ourselves, our rooms, our beaus and our dogs on such a budget?
First, if you don't mind gently used, try thrifting. I really don't like to share or borrow clothes, but my expensive taste is slowly turning that stinginess off (although it is good to draw limits, especially for sanitary reasons!)
I don't really like to shop at thrift stores, but I have been known to stalk Re-Lilly into the wee hours and to routinely check eBay. Often times, you can find brand new pieces that just didn't lay right, or well-treated pieces worn once or twice for special occasions. You can even resell pieces that you haven't worn or no longer want! It's a win-win.
If that still doesn't float your boat, or if you are turned off about buying from strangers, be sure to check your local discount department stores. Places like TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshall's, Stein Mart and HomeGoods all get chunks of merchandise to resell.
After working retail, I've learned that a lot of these lots of clothes are redistributed due to silly things, like mislabeled or missing tags. Which means a never-worn, never-stocked item is available for half the price!
Of course, the merchandise varies by store and not every store has great merchandise. If you can, try to drive around to different locations - you'll get a completely different stock!
If you really can't stand buying discount or gently used items, consider adapting your budget. If you really want a certain top, try cutting out your morning Starbucks and brew a cup at home. Or, decide to eat-in for a week and put what you would have spent away for your must-have.
Where do you like to shop? Do you shop resale? Know any great bargain sites? Share in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
Every college student is on a budget, whether we like it or not. But being on a budget doesn't have to trample your style!
Whether you're paying your way through or are slowly getting cutoff from Mom and Dad, a budget is always a good plan. It takes money to make money - and if you blew each and every paycheck without saving anything, you'd learn very quickly after college ended how much of a disaster that is!
So how can we outfit ourselves, our rooms, our beaus and our dogs on such a budget?
First, if you don't mind gently used, try thrifting. I really don't like to share or borrow clothes, but my expensive taste is slowly turning that stinginess off (although it is good to draw limits, especially for sanitary reasons!)
I don't really like to shop at thrift stores, but I have been known to stalk Re-Lilly into the wee hours and to routinely check eBay. Often times, you can find brand new pieces that just didn't lay right, or well-treated pieces worn once or twice for special occasions. You can even resell pieces that you haven't worn or no longer want! It's a win-win.
If that still doesn't float your boat, or if you are turned off about buying from strangers, be sure to check your local discount department stores. Places like TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshall's, Stein Mart and HomeGoods all get chunks of merchandise to resell.
After working retail, I've learned that a lot of these lots of clothes are redistributed due to silly things, like mislabeled or missing tags. Which means a never-worn, never-stocked item is available for half the price!
Of course, the merchandise varies by store and not every store has great merchandise. If you can, try to drive around to different locations - you'll get a completely different stock!
If you really can't stand buying discount or gently used items, consider adapting your budget. If you really want a certain top, try cutting out your morning Starbucks and brew a cup at home. Or, decide to eat-in for a week and put what you would have spent away for your must-have.
Where do you like to shop? Do you shop resale? Know any great bargain sites? Share in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
Friday, January 4, 2013
New Year's Cheer Part 2
I woke up to a wonderful surprise from work today... payroll! And it was a lot more than I was expecting - it actually filled in all of the money I spent on random little things this past week.
Which meant, after putting a little slice over in savings, I could treat myself to a little more New Year's Cheer....
Did you snag any good sales from NYC? Did you go back for seconds, like I did? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
Which meant, after putting a little slice over in savings, I could treat myself to a little more New Year's Cheer....
I thought the Jumbo Planner might help keep me busy after graduation.
(And, buying them "late" means getting them on sale for a steal!)
A little Phi Mu love for my future office!
Did you snag any good sales from NYC? Did you go back for seconds, like I did? Share with me in the comments below!
Stay true to yourself,
Alyson
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