Updates

Okay, I KNOW.

I haven't posted here in what, a month? Ridic. But look at this and tell me I haven't been busy! It's been a CRAZY few months of projects and planning, but I do have a few updates for you.

I mentioned CrowdTap a while back - Well, about a week ago I applied to be a part of a group to test a product. Specifically the Old Navy Style Council's test of women's outerwear. Low and behold I was chosen to participate, and received a coupon in the mail to go choose ANY PIECE of women's outerwear FOR FREE. Not only that, but they sent a coupon for me to give to 'a stylish friend' so another lucky duck could cash in as well.

It seems to good to be true, I know, but I am living proof it's legit : Went to my local Old Navy yesterday, and although the cashier looked at the coupon long and hard, once she rang it my $89.94 neon red/orange thigh-length felted coat went down to a big fat goose egg. Woooooot! So get yourself over to CrowdTap and sign up. It certainly paid off big time for me, and the cost is just answering a few (0-5) survey questions a week.

My Wool-Blend Double-Breasted coat in Rowdy Red

Image courtesy of OldNavy.com

Another update is on Missoni for Target. You all shared in my glee at scoring three pieces : A chiffon sweater, velour hoodie, and a pair of ballet flats. After a short delay (4 weeks instead of 2) I received the chiffon sweater and it is stellar. The velour hoodie met a much sadder fate - Cancelled. Target to the rescue, however, sending me a $25 gift card for my disappointment. The ballet flats are estimated to show up sometime in December... If they show at all. But hey, if Target's handing out $25, I'll take it. They can certainly pay me $50 for not getting anything.

Image courtesy of ItsAllFreeOnline.com

All for now... And, let's face facts, probably all for a while. Feel free to follow my project-o-rama over on In Knots: Attempting a Handmade Wedding if you need a dose in the meantime.

Penthouse Kicks, Basement Prices

Forget sugar plums. The vision dancing in most of the female heads I know? Shoes.

The names come easily to mind: Laboutin, Choo, Ferragamo. A girl can dream, right? But even 'bargain' brands like Steve Madden and Me Too can wipe you out in a hurry if you've got enough room on the Visa. But there's a sneaky name out there that no one connects with being well heeled: Old Navy.

Yep, there's a hidden treasure within that old standby of tees and $5 flip-flops. It's one I've utilized for years, and still every time I say "Old Navy" in response to the 'where did you get those' gasp, I just get a second incredulous question: "Really?!?"

Sample set:

The above are still available here! In silver or gold.

Best part? Didn't pay more than $20 for any of 'em. And a little added sweetness - A few were purchased in sales tax-free states.

Yummy.

Now most of the gems above - which I might add are all super wear-all-day-standing comfy - probably aren't findable any more. But here are a few on the website this minute for your purchasing pleasure:

Under $30 - Image courtesy of OldNavy.com

Under $10 - Image courtesy of OldNavy.com

Under $15 - Image courtesy of OldNavy.com

Giddyap. Stomp the yard. Work the runway. Bring sexy back.

And do it without breaking the bank.