My Life as a Bargainista: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Cheap Eats: DC

I get a lot of requests asking me to post more about budget-friendly eateries in the District. Here are a few goodies where you can find a good meal for under $15...

Panera

What to get- Thai Chicken salad, French Onion soup

Cafe Tu-O-Tu

What to get- smoked salmon salad, california chicken wrap

Chop't

What to get- Sante Fe salad, Kebob Cobb

K St. Bagel

What to get- Turkey Sandwich, Salmon Spread

Baked & Wired

The best cupcake in DC, not a meal per se, but you get the idea

Enjoy!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Pedal to the Metal!

Metallics are in! Here are a few of my favorites, all under $50

Gap- $29.99

Gap- $16.95

House of Harlow 1960- $30

J.Crew- $11.99

ModCloth- $44.99

Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

My trip to New York City was a major success in the fun department but not so much in the bargainista department. So since I do not have anything clothing-wise to report, here are the highlights of my great trip!

Come and Meet Those Dancing Feet...

I saw two AMAZING musicals!

and

both shows were great! Jersey boys has great music and Memphis wowed me with large dance numbers and a truly touching plot

Celebrity Sighting

I saw Bethanny Frankel in Soho!

Food, Glorious Food

I was treated to some great meals!

Otto is a great Italian restaurant owned by Mario Batali! Great pizza!

Tea Time

Lady Mendel's is a small boutique hotel in Gramercy Park which offers a fun high tea!

Overall, a great trip!

Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

New Kid on the Block

Upon my impending trip to the Big Apple, I am narrowing down my NYC Wish List based on the trends I foresee "springing up" these upcoming months...

Yellow Mellow

Bright Yellow Dresses, like this one from Kate Spade

The Cold Shoulder

One Shoulder Dresses, like this one from Lilly Pulitzer

That's a Wrap

Wrap Dresses with a Fun Graphic Print, like this one from DVF

Maxi Power

Cotton Maxi Dresses for Summer, like this one from Piper Lime

Take a Bow

Wedges with Bow Details, like these ones from Kate Spade

Ship-Wrecked

Fun Stripped Dresses, like this one from J.Crew

Peasantville

Flowy Peasant Blouses, like this one from Milly

New York, New York

Hopefully I will find these great trends at Bargainista prices in New York City this weekend!

Enjoy!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Bethesda is for Shoppers

I took a spring break "trip" to Bethesda, Maryland this weekend. Having never actually been to Bethesda before, I assumed that it was a quiet residential suburb (a.k.a. snoozeville) however, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out all the great vintage and consignment stores it had to offer (a.k.a. bargainista bliss). Here are my favorite stores that I stumbled upon:

Reddz Trading- 7801 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814

I was very impressed with this store. They featured everything from Lilly Pulitzer dresses to vintage tweed blazer and at fabulous prices!

What I Saw: $18 Jack Rogers sandals, $16 Lacoste pullover, and $15 J.Crew tops

Mustard Seed- 7349 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814

Mustard Seed did not have a huge selection, but it did have some great pieces. It did a great job of having a variety of clothing from tee-shirts to formal dresses.

What I Saw: $60 Tory Burch wedges, $15 J.Crew wool sweater and $30 designer jeans

Montgomery County Thrift Store- 7125 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814

A true thrift store, this shop featured vintage clothing and cheap prices. The store is on the smaller side so there is limited selection.

What I Saw: $5 jean jackets, $4 sweaters and $2 hats

"Everything Old is New Again"

Enjoy!

207oodmont Ave. Bethesda Md 20814

Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Bargainista Is In!

You've Got Questions?

I've Got Answers!

Visit my NEW Tumblr

www.dcbargainista.tumblr.com

I set the page so that you DO NOT need a tumblr account to ask me a question!
Just go to my tumblr and click the "ask" button
Ask me about all things bargain!
The questions I do answer will go on my tumblr and I will feature one per week on this blog!
Enjoy!