Single and Sexy ... with Style

Ok, don't hate me...sexy is as sexy does; and I do me. It comes naturally; it's just who I am.

My style? It's a natural born talent; I can't explain it. But I have cultivated it through the years; nourished it properly and allowed it to grow and blossom into the fabulosity you see (in and around me) every day. I'm fancy, huh? You bet. Classy? Amen! (snap, snap)

While I can't (nor will I ever try) to teach you all of my secrets, I will let you in on a few things. I think most of these are widely and commonly known, yet astonishingly enough...a lot of you are completely in the dark. Please don't try to enlighten me, because I'm afraid to find out.

You may or may not know this, but I don't like to pay full-price...for anything. Somethings I have no choice in the matter and some things just talk to me and touch me in ways that I have to have them right then and there; despite the cost. For everything else...there are sales. Sample sales. Designer sample sales. Members-only designer sample sales.

Allow me to introduce:

Gilt: The premier (and my 1st choice) destination for deals on stylish and trendy designer fashions, home decor and small appliances, travel experiences , beauty and spa treats, gourmet foods (Gilt Taste), and local city and cultural indulgences (Gilt City). Membership highly recommended.

RueLaLa: My runner-up to Gilt. Love it for stylish fashions (their Stylathons are very popular and worth while), small kitchen appliances and cookware (they frequently offer Le Creuset), and travel packages. Recently started with their local city offerings; rather intriguing...and great at introducing you to new local opportunities.

Ideeli: Likely the most cost efficient and great for affordable fashion staples; cannot beat their Red Sales. They also offer items for the home, kitchen, and vacations. Note that their sales are very popular and with the lower prices, they sell out quickly.

Hautelook: Arguably, the first of them all, but unfortunately, my least favorite. I would describe it as a cross between RueLaLa and Ideeli. Nevertheless, I visit them daily; you never know when you'll stumble upon treasure! Definitely a good stop for basics and sunglasses. They recently started offering "Getaway" experiences and frequently offer beauty/cosmetic items.

Other sale sites to consider and register for are Fab.com (designer home decor), Lux Delux (all things must-have and must-experience), and MyHabit (just launched, but a part of Amazon, so you never know where it will go).

Now, while I've just let you in on this; for these resources to be effective, you have to be on top of your game! Don't be sloppy; and no amateurs! 'Limited-time' and 'exclusive' mean something. Get in, learn, and progress; period, full stop.

Singledom...well, it's not for everyone..nor is it always cute. But, we do what we have to do; accentuate the positive!