thePULSEBy Becka Dillon
You may find yourself opening up the tabloids or watching the Academy Awards and wishing you had the contents of a celebrity’s closet. Not only do designers donate their designs for celebrities to wear to big events, but most stars have their own closets chock-full of beautiful garments. So, how can we ramp up our wardrobes without breaking the bank? Leanna Gregor is the Savvy Shopping Expert for PromotionalCodes.com and a HuffPost Blogger who loves to share her tips and tricks on how to score the best deals on the latest and greatest fashions, consumer products and electronics. She has been featured on Good Day LA, NBC New York, ABC Los Angeles, KTLA, Fox, CBS and more, and she agreed to let us in on some of her secrets!
Create a Budget and a List. Easier said than done, right? Make a check list and research prices for each item. Studies show that shopping for a specific item reduces the urge to splurge, so don’t leave the house or touch that keyboard without your list!
Use promotional codes at the online checkout. Shoppers who want a high fashion look don’t have to pay full price! You can find coupon codes for retailers like Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Macys, Bluefly and more on PromotionalCodes.com. For example, right now you can find $30 off orders of $150 with Bluefly.com.
Get social. Many retailers have begun to offer exclusive sales to their Facebook friends. For example, a few weeks back, Banana Republic offered 40% off for one day only to all of its Facebook fans. So, there’s huge potential in your savings ~ just follow your favorite brands and check back often. Or, you can follow ShopSaveShare on Twitter and Facebook, which regularly posts the best deals being offered online.
Say Goodbye to Brands. Pay for quality, not for the name. Consider that there are thousands upon thousands of vendors out there, and with just a little research and comparison shopping, you can find prices that better match your budget. For example, www.myShoes.com is a comparison shopping website that allows you customize your search by color, style, heel height, size and price range.
Use discounted gift cards. Purchase a discounted gift card through gift card exchange sites like PlasticJungle.com. You’ll find Bloomingdale’s (6% off), Steve Madden (10% off), Urban Outfitters (18% off), Neiman Marcus (5% off) and more. You could even exchange some of your leftover holiday gift cards to earn some extra cash toward your next fashion purchase.
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