Halloween sales are very abundant right now. I don't know about you, but I usually try to buy my decorations and presents the year before.

Yesterday I found a plaster of paris pumpkin for Halloween deco on sale at a lovely little antique boutique. Everything Halloween in the store was 50% off, so for 14 dollars, the large piece was well worth it.










Events:

In the events catagory, I won't be going to this one, but it seemed so neat I had to drop it in.

On November 17th, Descend Salon in the Marina/Cow Hollow area will be having a Free Blow Dry Night. Complimentary wine, champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be offered as well as styling lessons.

Oh and

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

from us at Cute For Less

In shopping news I ended up getting a couple pashmina's at my local thrift stores last week. They ran me 4-15 dollars and are so versatile and much more comfortable than scarves.

Blogs:

I actually have a great Blog for you. If you are like me you ADORE Project Runway. Maybe you're not so thrilled with the last episode, but the fact that Top Design comes on after it is a balm to the design lovers soul.

So without further ado, Eddie Ross' Blog.

The blog actually has quite a few ways to thriftily decorate. I was quite surprised that he was so money minded.


Events:

I can't help but get excited about Black Friday this year. Last year I ended up going to Bed Bath and Beyond and got the most awesome deal ever. We were given papers for a percentage off. I can't remember how much, but that coupled with the fact the comforter had been accidentally left marked 35 % off final price, I ended up getting a 200 dollar designer comforter for 20 bucks.

Suffice it to say, this year I will also be heading there again.

I'd also like to add that making a list of stores you know are going to have Black Friday sales is a good way to start off.

I use Yelp.com to find stores in the area (mostly to remind myself what stores there are) then systematically check their websites for BF sales. I usually tack on a couple thrift stores I love, because many times they also have sales.

Good luck and happy shopping!

Sorry folks that I've been gone for a bit.

But I am back with a bang. Or would it be bag?

My local Hospice shop sold me this GORGEOUS Guess bag. It's actually my third almost-brand new Guess item I've purchased there. The first was my I-wear-it-all-the-time leather jacket. It's fitted and goes with everything. The second is another Guess purse, but it's black and more evening bag style. Both were $45, and $12 respectively.

Here is the lovely purse:

The picture is from it's ebay listing which can be seen here. The seller is charging $95 and free shipping. Checking the Guess website, I can see that this is about the base price for a guess purse new.

So yes, I got a almost brand new, purse-that-belongs-in-a-purse-store-on-a-clear-shelf
purse that I see so often in my town.

For 13 dollars.

It made me smile all day.


Events:

I don't currently have any events that have piqued my interest. But check up on the Diva Eve website, since they have quite a few events going on.

So I wasn't able to head to the bag sale as I ended up working.

However. A friend of mine did go in my stead and grabbed me a gorgeous black lace top, a cute pink and white bag, a red jean jacket, a red suede jacket (a bit too small) and a couple other misc clothing items. She also got a few things for herself and the total bill was yes, 10 dollars.

Boy I love good clothing for a good price.


Events:

* There is a 50% off sale for the weekend of the 16th at Cancer Society.

Events:

* So this next Saturday is the Bag Sale at Leftovers. It's ten dollars for a bag which you can fill with whatever items in the store you want. It's about thrice yearly and while last year the bag was only 5 dollars, I still think it's a decent deal.

Cute for less

So this weekend was the last Sunday of the month. This means it was 75 % day at Hospice Thrift Boutique. Saturday is 50 % off day if you were wanting to know. Mark this on your calendars ladies, most of the things they have are barely worn and some even have tags attached.

I ended up getting these gorgeous Franco Sarto sandals.

They run about $89 dollars on the Franco Sarto website.

The only small drawback I found is that the loop the buckle goes into is missing on one shoe. But for the fact that I purchased them for 3 dollars and they've never been worn, I think it's a fair trade in.

Events:

* On August 20 there will be another Diva Eve Clothing Swap extravaganza going on. I haven't yet had a chance to attend, but if you have not heard of a clothing swap, they entail bringing your new or gently used clothing in to "swap" with other ladies. It runs from 20 - 30 dollars and there is liquor involved.

* Belinda M Designs is having a huge sale starting Thursday 31st until Sunday the 3rd. We're talking 20-65 % off by Sunday. Good stuff people.

* Etiquette Lounge or Club Ett as I refer to it. is having a "girls" night of spa services and alcohol. It'll be about 20 dollars and the first 25 people will get swag...ie...free gifties. Here's where to get your tickets. The only warning I would have to people is that Club Ett is not really a lounge, or a club...it's more of a bar in a hotel. I won't be attending but I thought it was neat so I added it to the list.