Even Celebrities Love a Bargain

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  Posted by Reeses Tue Dec 9, 2008 2:02pm PST

  well I don't really think it is ok to all that make up it does not do good for people in the long run thats why i don't use or buy it.

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  Posted by Manne Gray Tue Dec 9, 2008 4:45pm PST

  How is $60 for one dress a bargain???! Especially for such plain looking dresses and outfits. Go back and do your homework lady! LOL

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  Posted by kat Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:26am PST

  That first grey dress looks like a shirt that don't fit. It is sloppy and not worth $5.00,but $68.00, no way!

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  Posted by cindy Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:48am PST

  Yeah, I dont like the shirt dress look, but anyhow, this is being frugal for a celeb, but for normal everyday people, this can be considered splurging, especially people who are tight on money or have lost their job. I make decent money but I still shop at the thrift store and consignment shops or Maurices.

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  Posted by melissa Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:19am PST

  sorry but that dress looks like a too big shirt from your boyfriend's closet!

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  Posted by melissa Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:22am PST

  and besides these are just basic designs that are probably the real thing -- H & M, Old Navy, etc.-- all stores known for copying pricier looks -- the stars are probably wearing the more expensive versions

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  Posted by Meshelle Wed Dec 10, 2008 2:52pm PST

  I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THA THREAD.I LOVE THA FASHION IDEAS,THA BARGAINS,AND THA FACT THAT U CAN DRESS LIKE THA STARS JUST FOR A LITTLE BIT CHEAPER WHICH SCORES HIGH POINTS WITH ME.YOU DEFINETLY HAVE MY ATTENTION WHEN IT COMES TO STYLE.KEEP UP THA GOOD WORK AND I WILL KEEP WATCHING.

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  Posted by laydiegirl Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:49pm PST

  JUST 68 dollars? thats not cheap at all!

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  Posted by Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:57pm PST

  who cares.....i am sure some of them eat peanut butter sandwiches too but, who cares?

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  Posted by Laura Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:54am PST

  I agree. I think that almost anything over $25 is expensive; Anything over $30 can be extravagant. Yesterday, I wore a pair of destroyed jeans with funky high cuffs and a pink and white striped sweater (with the wide stripes that seem to be trendy now) I got them both from my SIL's reject bags. Under the sweater was a camisole (it couldn't be seen but the sweater, made with angora [I would never buy animal hair, but it was free and I literally needed a new sweater] is itchy) that I also got free and second hand. The bra I wore, a simple Hanes, I got on sale for a mere $5. The thick socks I wore were also free and second hand (I got those when helping my church clean up after a clothing give away; I figured I could use them and they were leftovers). The boots, though, I did buy and until a month ago, was my most expensive purchase ever at $22. I got a compliment on my outfit from a lady who probably remembers when it was taboo for a lady (not a woman, a lady) to be seen in public in pants, let alone jeans and jeans with holes and bleach spots on them. (I would also not pay money for jeans that look destroyed, well unless I found them at Goodwill.)

  I was Old Navy about a month ago and bought a coat. At $49.75 it's the most expensive article of clothing I bought myself in my 31 years. If it's like my other coat, it should last me ten or more years. (I have had my old coat for 12 years.) I remember when Old Navy was cheap, now I think they are more expensive. (Non-sale items.)

  My SIL would consider $20 cheap. However, she is living at home and, unlike me, was not taught that just because you want something, doesn't mean you have to get it. She also has not been taught financial responsibility as well. Recently, her mother said that she doesn't have bills to pay, so it's okay. Yeah. What's the girl going to do if she moves out and DOES have bills to pay and doesn't know how to be responsible? (I asked her once why she needed 15 pairs of jeans and eight pairs of black flats. She sais something blase' like, I dunno. I like them.) I was raised to get things as cheap as possible and to keep them for as long as possible. Second hand is great because it's furthering the life of a product and is much more earth friendly. I like thrift stores for that reason and because it's helping a cause, not lining corporate pockets.

  I'll be impressed when I hear a celebrity say something like that.

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