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Look expensive, on the cheap: 7 timeless ways to look like a million bucks without spending it
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As any budget-shopper with high-end tastes would know, it can feel impossible to look like a million without spending it. We are flooded with runway images of designer looks we love, yet can rarely match that adulation with the IRL amounts in our bank accounts. Since waiting for the good ole’ trickle down can be painful (and sometimes produce less than thrilling results), we thought we’d share a few ways to always look expensive, while shopping on a budget. Avoiding flash-in-the-pan trends, we’ve selected seven timeless ways to look expensive, without anyone knowing how cheap it ways to do it.
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The Weekend To-Do: We’re bucking the Twilight trend with a dog fashion show, a Baroque-themed party and more sample sales
What do tacos, dogs and private shopping parties have in common? They’re all What’s On this weekend. Pick up a one-of-a-kind designer gift from Ikea, go for baroque in Edmonton, or take four-legged bff to a canine couture fashion show. Woof. See our weekend to-do list »
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Christmas Gift Ideas For Women: 101 luxe options to thrill so many of the ladies on your list
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Somehow, shopping for the leading ladies in our lives often proves to be the hardest. The challenge for Christmas gift ideas is to be creative, on trend, and meaningful—not the easiest task, but a necessary one. If you’re shopping for your girlfriend, wife, sister or mother, it’s essential to make the gift matter and worth every penny spent.
For Christmas 2012, we’ve dreamt of all things lavish and luxe that can double as a satisfaction to a women’s fashion craving as well as functional piece in her every day life and they are anything but traditional. We know that diamonds have been declared a girl’s best friend, but this year we’re thinking outside of the little blue box and selecting gifts that show creativity. We’ve opted for lush fur pieces that will keep her warm all winter, geometric shaped cuffs that will reinvent the arm party, and even a onsesie that just begs to be taken to a ski resort. These are the pieces that will win a woman’s heart.
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Holiday 2011: 25 Secret Santa worthy gifts under $25
By Randi Bergman and Paige Dzenis
While all of us may be dreaming of a Birkin bag for the holiday, shopping within a budget AND shopping with a variety of gift recipients in mind can be pretty rough. And because the ole bottle of wine can become a little boring, we’ve rounded up 25 of our favourite gifts that are sure to please, all for less than $25!
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FASHION plates: Summer festival style
By Randi Bergman and Jordan Porter
The sun is shining! The birds are chirping! With Coachella officially kicking off summer music festival season in Indio, California this weekend, we’re finally ready to let the good times roll. Whether you’re off for this weekend, heading to Tennessee for Bonnaroo in June or jetting to Chicago for Lollapalooza in August, we’ve put together the ultimate guide of essential gear to get you through a season of waving your hands in the air like you just don’t care.