DeDivahDeals

Fashion and Fun after Fifty

Archive for August, 2012

OOTD – Layering Leaves

Today is my “YAY-DAY” because tomorrow I’m off for a stay-ca-day to start the long Labor Day holiday weekend.  Today’s outfit is layered like the leaves on the lawn …. don’t go summer…please stay a wee bit longer (wiping away tears).  Not ready to put away the summer wear so I covered this spaghetti strap maxi with a front zip vest thrifted from Goodwill,  accented with a red belt from Ross.  Popping more of the red with earrings inherited from my lil sis who passed away in 1992, a bracelet from MizOutlet.com and covered one stone in my ring with red nail polish.  The polish is easily removed for a change of color to accent another outfit.  I thought about wearing red shoes but decided on these black and white stripped wedges from Marshalls.

Avon super Shock liquid lip shine in  Red


OOTD – Anchors Away

Happy Hump Day Wednesday, I hope you are having a peaceful yet productive day.  I am trying my hardest to wear as many summer outfits as possible before the cool days of Autumn arrive.  I have a feeling that like summer, the tempetures are going to be extreme but at the opposite end of the thermometer.  I haven’t worn this outfit (here) since the Spring when I was chosen “DC’s Friday Fashionista” (here).  It was after that post that I remembered the wheel in the garage, where it has been stored for over 20 years, guess it will soon become a yard sale item.  I vowed to include it if I ever wore the outfit again…and today is the day, it fits in with the Nautical Anchors Away theme.

This is also the first time wearing these wedge sandals, purchased online from Urbanog.com along with several other pairs in April (here).

Doesn’t the first shot look like I was saying, “don’t start nothing and there won’t be nothing!” – lol


Deals At Ross

Another “return” trip to Ross yesterday after work (remember this one) and found a few new beauty and “As Seen on TV” products.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

As Seen on TV Strutz Cushion Arch Supports; 1 size fits all men and women.  They have non-slip soles made of breathable fabric and can be worn barefoot, with sneakers, sandals or heels.  Hubby complained about his feet yesterday so I’ll ask him to try them out and give me a review, $7.99

Strutz Cushions As Seen on TV Cami Secrets in Zebra, Leopard and Cougar prints.  I previously purchased a 3-pack in solid colors (black, white and beige) and have worn them under low V-cut shirts/dresses.  They are light weight, cool and attaches easily to the bra straps, $6.99.

Cami Secret

Absolute! Make-up Cleansing Tissues, 33 per pack with Pomegrante Extract.  There are 8 more cleansing cloths than most other brands, cleans well and cost only $2.99.

Hollywood Fashion Secrets Accessory Dots with Bonus Fashion Tape.  “When you don’t need a lot, use a dot!”  I have always wanted to try this product, according to the packaging it can eliminate gaps in your tops/wrap dresses; hold straps; adjust hemline/length; secure necklines, scarves and accessories.  $2.99 for 25 double stick tape dots and a bonus 6 strips of fashion tape.

Hollywood Accessory Dots

Remember when plastic hangers replaced wire ones and we all loved them….well now they are being replaced with velvet hangers which are better.  Keeps delicate clothing and straps from falling off, gives more room in the closets (for all those hauls and are great for hanging accessories, belts, scarves and jewelry.  20 pack for $9.99.

“NO MORE WIRE HANGERS” – Joan Crawford, Mommy Dearest

And the reason for my return trip – an exchange for these!

Rampage Faux Suede and Snake Skin pumps with 4.5″ heel and 1″ platform – $18.99.

Ross Deals


OOTD – Back To School

Today was the first day of school for al-Malik and needless to say, he was not excited about boarding that bus this morning….kept whining something about wanting a car….in his dreams and my nightmares!!!  Time sure does fly, after today I only have 1 more chance to get that “first day of school” picture, then he’s off to college!!!  Where does the time go…I miss my babies 🙁

Hubby started back to school yesterday, he’s a Student Advisor in a Middle School.  When I got home and asked how his day was, he was like…”oooh you know how it hard it is going back….” NOPE…cause I don’t get 3 months off in the summer buddy!!!!  I have a house of whiners!!!!

Skirt – Goodwill// Top – Goodwill// Bracelets and Necklace – Jewelrymax.net//Rings – Jewelry box//  Purse – Family Dollar// Pumps – The Shoe Dept// Sandals – Target (soon to be donated to Goodwill – they hurt my feet!)


Goodwill Fall Haul

Saturday was an overcast and cloudy day which put me in the mood to do a little thrifting.  With a dollar limit in mind and a $10 gift card I headed south to Goodwill in Smyrna.  Upon entering the store I grabbed a cart which was taken by an associate because it remained empty and idle for too long.  I was looking around in search of Cowboy boots and I hate pushing the cart in and out of the aisles during my search.  I didn’t find the boots but found a few other items along with another empty cart on the other side of the store.

Aqua Maxi Dress – $5.00 // Bold Spirit Reversible, Suede Jacket – $7.00//St. Johns Bay Green Denim Skirt – $3.75

Style co Polka Dot Top – $3.75// Mootsies Tootsies Faux Leather/Croc Loafers – $5.00

Atrium Collection Blue and White Houndstooth Jacket with Bow – $6.00

As I headed back north to Middletown, I stopped at a small yard sale on Route 13 and purchased a belt and small makeup bag spending $2.00, the ladies were grateful since they hadn’t had a sale all day.  Goodwill in Middletown is undergoing renovations, “to make it a more pleasant shopping experience” which is what the sales associate said – lol.  Once again, the hunt for Cowboy boots was futile however, I did find a few nice skirts for the fall and winter season.

Multi Color, long sleeve top – $3.75// GAP Tweed Skirt – $3.75// Le Suit Black and White Houndstooth Skirt – $3.75

Chaus Green Skirt – $3.75// Mossimo Bronze Peep Toe Shoes – $4.00

Small stain in the tweed skirt came out in the wash and I will be removing the bows on the jacket because it cuts tight across the chest.


~ Vlogger of the Week ~

Hello fashionistas, this week’s chosen Vlogger is:

 aglamorousdoll

The online  boutique, GoneGlamorous.com features jewelry, shoes and “inspired by” purses, I am currently in love with the black and white

“Celine-Inspired” purse.

So if you are interested check out the website or watch the video, then let her know that dedivahdeals sent you.

Have a simply mah-va-lous weekend!


OOTD – Totally Thrifted

FRI-YAY!!!!!

What more is there to say?  I hope you all are having a very productive and positive day

and wishing you a simply

mah-vah-lous weekend!!!!

Head to Toe Thrifted

Top ~ Goodwill//Gloria Venderbilt Red Jeans~Goodwill//Jessica Simpson Animal Print Pumps – Charmingly Linda’s Consignment Shop//Animal Print Bag – Goodwill// Earrings – Icings// Bracelet – Sams Beauty.com// Ring – Jewelrymax.net

 


Dollar Tree – Accepting Coupons Starting 8/26/12

YA HEARD???

Just in time for back to school, beginning Sunday, 8/26, Dollar Tree will start accepting manufacturer’s coupons! Big news because all items sold in Dollar Tree stores are just $1, which means you’ll be able to get name brand products at an even greater discount by using coupons! 

Here is their new coupon policy:

*Manufacturer coupons ONLY, no retailer specific coupons; example Target, Wal-Mart, etc.
*No photo copy of coupons.
*Limit 2 Internet coupons per transaction.
*Do not accept coupons for “FREE” product or coupons where the amount for the product is blank.
*Coupons must be presented at time of purchase and can not be redeemed for cash at a later time.
*We will accept coupons subject to their terms only; such as expiration date, size and limitations.
*Coupon will not be accepted without the purchase of the item specified on the coupon.
*Coupons cannot be redeemed for more than the purchase of the item specified on the coupon.
*Only 1 Manufacturer coupon will be accepted per product in transaction.
*Coupon must be intact, not altered or modified in any way.
*Coupons are for in store purchases only.