FASHION DEAL DIVA: A Tight Party

I don't always think I look great in super tight dresses, but my experience with super tight dresses at Forever 21 has been generally good. I just go a size up, and it seems to hug in all the right places while letting my....erm....not so flat parts rest without hugging me like saran wrap.

I like the puffy one shoulder...adds a slight 80's element (which I, of course, love).

Made By: Forever 21

Price: $22.80

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Night Diva

Gray that's bright makes for a a night that's alright!

You don't have to put on a mini skirt to look chic while you have a good time. This shiny dress cardigan can be paired with a pair of black skinny jeans for an effortless look that is still very dressy.

Made By: Urban Outfitters

Price: $58.00

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FRUGAL FIANCÉE: Spanx Will Set You Free.

I know these aren't the sexiest pair of underwear but if you are wearing any kind of fitted dress on your wedding day (or in someone else's wedding) you don't want any bumps or bulges showing and, while you are likely in the best shape of your life, we all need a little help in some areas. The solution: Spanx!

These are the new Skinny Britches High-Waisted Short with NO FRONT SEAMS (very important and a difference from the older Power Panties) so you can look your firmest on the big day. After the reception but before your Wedding Night you can always slip into something more comfortable.

P.S. You can also wear Spanx any old day of the week when you feel like your clothes are a little too clingy or sheer; if you haven't discovered them yet, you might just be pleasantly surprised.

Made By: Spanx
Price: $46.00

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NO POSTS THIS MORNING. VERY SAD.

There will be no posts this morning, but check back around 1 for regularly scheduled posting!

FASHION DEAL DIVA: Designer Alert - Diane von Furstenberg

Made By: Diane von Furstenberg

Found At: Saks

Price: $326.99 (originally $545.00)

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Three Words Or Less

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Daily Etsy Spotilght

Funky jewelry lovers...have I got a designer for you!

All of the jewelry made by the smiling soul is very unique, and yet has a cohesive point of view. You know you are wearing something very particular, and that's the key to stuff on Etsy: nothing generic!

She is running some BOGO sales, too, so take advantage!

Made By: The Smiling Soul. Visit the Etsy Store here.

Price: $25.00

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Awesome Or Ugly!

Awesome?

Or Ugly?

YOU DECIDE!

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FRUGAL FIANCÉE: Save On Spring

Clearly, you aren't going to have your bridesmaids wear this color in the fall but brides are often planning 6 months to two years in advance so you can pick out your dresses in the off-season and make out like a bandit.

This dress is less than $60 and so cute and smart. If you like aqua, this is a dress for you. The sweetheart neckline is flattering and never underestimate the ability of a belt to change a dress from fun and girly to fun and sophisticated.

Made By: Aqua
Price: $56.40 (originally $188)

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Guys Buys

I can't tell you how much I hate it when I see a guy with pants and shoes that are matched, but socks that are WAY off. You matched the pants and shoes, so I know you can match stuff. Did you just stop caring when it came to the socks?

Men need to invest in a wide array of sock colors, so that you can adequately match you socks to your ensemble. You know a brown sock shouldn't go with black pants, and you know a black sock shouldn't go with khakis! So let's start to fix the problem with this multi-tone three-pack.

Made By: Kohls

Price: $14.00

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Attend Oxford

The immense and ever expanding love for cream colored and white oxfords continue with the "Niko" oxford from Via Spiga. Once upon a time, this shoe was out of my oxford price range (originally, it was priced at the high end of my boot range), but a Bloomie's sale is always a winner, and this shoe has been swept up in the sale spirit.

Made By: Via Spiga

Found At: Bloomingdales

Price: $79.20 (originally $198.00)

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SPORTY SPECIAL: Mama Said Knock You Out (And Be A Knockout)

I'm in a boxing boot camp, so you lovelies get a window into my world this week. First off, I love boxing in the mornings. If you have a stressful job that gets you miffed from time to time, trust me on this one: 90 minutes of punching stuff every morning is a great way to get it out of your system in the gym rather than in the office. Some people find pilates calming, but I personally reach my moment of zen after unleashing a can of whoop ass.

I've spied with my little eye these potent yet purdy punchers by Everlast. They provide ample wrist protection and a decent amount of padding (if you have delicate digits, they're available in a 14 oz size with even more padding). And yes, you can throw a mean uppercut while sporting a sweet pink.

Made By: Everlast

Found On: amazon.com

Price: $29.99 (reduced from $50)

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Don't forget your matching handwraps! Boxing involves supreme coordination, after all.

Made By: Everlast

Found On: Amazon.com

Price: $6.36

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TKO: it's not just what you'll do, it's what you'll be ;).

FASHION DEAL DIVA: Two-Tier Wonder

I recently rekindled my love affair with A-line skirts. I had a bunch that had lots of ruffles, and then I just got kind of bored with them. I wanted stretch minis! Stuff that really stuck to my body. But this skirt (and the black skirt with the bow I posted last week) have really turned me around.

Not into ruffles? No problem! Only two tiers here! And who doesn't look good in burgandy???

Made By: Alloy

Price: $29.90

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Less Is More

This dress arrived on Saturday, and I can't tell you how much I love it! It's a very sexy dress, even though most of your body is covered up. But sometimes...less is more, and nowhere is this more true than with this dress.

I especially like the peek-a-boo back...you still get to show some skin!

Made By: ModCloth

Price: $69.99

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Designer Alert - Kate Spade

No one does hot pink like Kate Spade. It's hard to make this run-the-gamut color look effortlessly classy, but she does it every single time!

This single hot pink bangle has a lot of character for being so simple. It's wonderful as a color pop to an all black ensemble, or as the perfect pairing for a brightly colored pattern.

Made By: Kate Spade

Found At: Bloomingdales

Price: $16.80 (originally $28.00)

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Basically Cute

Sometimes great shoes go on super clearance for no reason. Why are these so cheap? They are awesome! They're not out of style...I can only imagine Steve Madden needs to move last season's merch, and you can capitalize on their over-order!

Made By: Steve Madden

Price: $14.99 (originally $79.95)

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Three Words Or Less

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Daily Etsy Spotlight

This bracelet is on the summery side, but the deep orange color makes me think you can rock it in the fall as well. I also love carnelian stone (I obviously love the pearls, too). Carnelian stone is a nice alternative to beads. I own a million bead necklaces and bracelets...every once in a while, I need to change things up!

Made By: A Z Beadgirl. Visit the Etsy store here.

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Awesome Or Ugly!

Awesome?

Or Ugly?

YOU DECIDE!

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FASHION DEAL DIVA: Sparkle Sparkle

Oh boy it's a sparkly day. How many sparkly things have I posted already? Maybe it will be a sparkly week!

Flashy accessories make a night outfit. And when you're out dancing, you don't really want to hold a gigantic bag. You want to hold something tiny, something that won't tie your dancing feet down!

Found At: DSW

Price: $19.95 (originally $48.00)

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