Now that it is the second week in November we are definitely entering into the holiday season. That means parties, gifts and vacations. I have searched the far reaches of the internet to find you the best luxury deals available. You will be totally set for any office party, gift giving situation, a trip home,… 
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													posted on Monday, November 11th, 2013 
													by Lauren Messiah													Posted in Shopping Guides 
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												This question comes from a reader who asked me this lovely question a few weeks ago. She left a comment, that I thought was a fantastic question that everyone should hear the answer. My answer actually speaks to my styling philosophy. So here it goes …Q- Thank you, Lauren, really appreciate your advice! Now to… 
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													posted on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 
													by Lauren Messiah													Posted in Style How-To's 
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												If you follow my various career-related adventures, you know that I just returned from a trip to Chicago where I was teaching School of Style classes. When I was wasn’t working I was, of course, shopping which is technically what I do for living but whatever … My absolute favorite store in Chicago had to… 
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													posted on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 
													by Lauren Messiah													Posted in Shopping Guides 
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												What: Stephen Dweck Amber Ring Where: eBay/ Last Call Neiman Marcus Retail Price: $295 My price: $157 The Kicker: The other day I realized that I don’t have enough rings in my life (quite a realization, right?). I have a couple signature rings that I wear everyday but very few wow/ statement style rings. This… 
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													posted on Thursday, September 27th, 2012 
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												Ding, ding … It’s the first official week of the Marshalls Fashion Face-Off Blogger Challenge. This week’s challenge? Booties. I headed over to my local Marshalls (okay 3 local Marshalls) to pick up the perfect pair of booties. Perhaps it was the shopaholic in me or the incredible deals that Marshalls had – but I… 
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													posted on Monday, September 24th, 2012 
													by Lauren Messiah													Posted in Style Inspiration 
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												What: GF Ferre Perforated Booties Where: eBay/ Last Call Neiman Marcus Retail Price: $535 My price: $261 The Kicker: I don’t know it is about these booties but they are magical to me. They are cut low enough to elongate the leg, cool enough to edge up an outfit, yet versatile enough to go with… 
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													posted on Thursday, September 20th, 2012 
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												What: 3.1 Philip Lim faux wrap dress Where: eBay Retail Price: $575 My price: $200 The Kicker: I bought this dress for one of my clients almost year ago and have been thinking about it ever since. Lucky for me it popped up on eBay – new with tags might I add. I wore it… 
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													posted on Friday, September 7th, 2012 
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												Growing up I shopped for school clothes at two major places, TJ Maxx and Marshalls. At the time I wasn’t too excited about it (I wanted to shop at the Limited Too) but later in life I began to appreciate a good bargain. Clearly those shopping techniques have served me well today. I still pop… 
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													posted on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 
													by Lauren Messiah													Posted in Shopping Guides 
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												If you’re new around here, you may not know that I am the ultimate designer clothing bargain shopper. From online shopping to hitting up the premium outlets – I will search high and low for a luxury deal. So you know I was super excited to find out that eBay has a Fashion Outlet on… 
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													posted on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 
													by Lauren Messiah													Posted in Style Inspiration 
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												What: Chanel cap toe pumps Where: Neiman Marcus Last Call – Camarillo, CA Retail Price: $2100 My price: $945 The Kicker: I took my friend and client shopping for her birthday. We cruised into Last Call and to our surprise there was a designer pre-sale in session. Score.What is the first thing we spot? Chanel… 
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													posted on Monday, August 27th, 2012 
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