What are the best ways to get a great bargain when you’re out shopping?

If you love shopping but hate seeing your bank balance rapidly disappear, then this blog post will show you some great ways you can save money on a day out, from finding restaurant offers to avoiding paying those expensive car parking fees.If you have a glamorous party coming up and you’ve already got your eye on some accessories at Tiffany’s or on www.77diamonds.com  you need now is an elegant dress, then you might be worried about blowing your budget. But don’t worry because this blog post will show you some great shopping tips to help you save money.

Tip 1 - Resist spontaneous purchases
We all know what it’s like spot something you like right next to the cash register - such as a chocolate bar or a pair of earrings - and you end up buying it for the sake of it. If you resist these spontaneous purchases then you are sure to save some money. Shops place items close to the cash register to tempt you, but don’t be fooled.Tip 2 - Find restaurants with an Early Bird deal
If you want to grab a bite to eat, don’t just walk into the closest restaurant - instead have a good look around and see which places are offering deals. Some restaurants will offer lunch time specials while others provide a cheaper Early Bird menu. If you are tempted by a dessert, then why not save a few dollars by going to a nearby store and buying an ice-cream for a dollar or two, rather than splashing out on a fancy $7 cheesecake in the restaurant.

Tip 3 - Rather than driving to your nearby shopping mall and paying extortionate car park prices, why not share a lift with some friends and split the cost between you? Alternatively catch the bus there and back

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What a sweet little exhibit. Definitely worth seeing and if you haven’t seen the YSL exhibit yet, it’s in the same building.  And I hear there’s a Van Gogh show in our future.  The DAM is doing an excellent job of bringing in top notch shows to our community.   Want to learn more about the pin exhibit?  Go to http://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/993485-style-matters-madeleine-albright-%3Fread-my-pins%3F

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Style Matters interviewed Jessica Peck, Maria Garcia Berry and Kelly brough on their love of shoes.  Check out the story at

http://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/993429-stylematters-kelly-brough-maria-garcia-berry-jessica-peck 

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Check out the excitement and glamour of the Denver Art Museum’s Yves Saint Laurent Exhibit.  Denver is the only place in the US where you can see this fascinating exhibit.

 http://www.coloradostatesman.com/

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Check out spring fashion trends in the Colorado Statesman:

Find out what’s new and what you can keep from last year. 

http://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/993395-spring-fashion-2012 

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I think the clothing market is finally perking up.  Check out my column in the Colorado Statesman to learn more about these great little boutiques.  Let me know if you agree and also if you have any suggestions of new boutiques (1-2 years old) that I can check out and review.

Le Soignee
Wild Blue Boutique
J. Gilbert
Creme de la Couture

http://www.coloradostatesman.com/content/993363-new-boutiques-town

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I like the job Hillary is doing, but what happened to her hair?  She used to wear a sophisticated short do cut in
attractive layers.

 HILLARY THEN. 

Look at this photo to see how gorgeous she used to look.  Now, she has grown her hair out (resembling her old hippie cut back in the day) into a truly unattractive style.  Whoever is doing her hair — stay away from my head.  Can’t Chelsea do something about it? Hil needs a hair intervention.

 HILLARY NOW.

  SHE’S EVEN GONE BACK TO HER OLD HEADBAND.  WHAT GIVES???

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Check out the new Style Matters column on the newest outerwear trend:  the puffy coat and new boutiques in town.  Scroll all the way down to the the right side of the Statesman.

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I just tried Maybelline’s new foundation Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Makeup.  The company claims that the product will reduce wrinkles and increase skin elasticity because it contains Goji Berry, blah, blah, blah.  I don’t care about these claims because I am convinced none of these skin products penetrate deep enough to make any difference.  What I like about this product is that it goes on so easily, is absorbed quickly and does cover up wrinkles a little bit.  It’s light yet does provide coverage.  It’s also only about $10. Cheap enough to try.  Find it at Target, Walmart, etc…

 Okay, so the package is a little phallic.  Who am I kidding.  The package could double as a dildo.

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Cheap, I mean really cheap jeans:  For the cheapest jean place around go to http://www.10dollarmall.com  They also sell $10 tops and knock-off handbags. Everything is just $10 including their huge selection of jeans in all different styles and embellishments. Perfect for your teenager.

Boot Belts: Next, looking for a cheap way to update your boots? Especially those old black boots with high heels that you bought a few seasons ago? Check out this website: http://beltsforboots.com  This site sells an interesting variety of belt boots that will dress up and change the whole look of every boot you own.  Prices start at about $20.

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