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Archive for December 5th, 2008

Bargain Bulletin: Free SELF Subscriptions

Posted by RenaissanceTrophyWife on December 5, 2008

The qualities of a classic RTW buy are 1) inexpensive for the value, and 2) makes you look fantastic.  I think this qualifies!

Just in time for your New Year’s resolutions, get a free subscription to SELF (no credit card required) by clicking here.  Hey, it doesn’t get much better than this. :-)

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Smart Shopping: TEVA sandals

Posted by RenaissanceTrophyWife on December 5, 2008

My first principle of shopping: delayed gratification is your friend– figure out what you want, then wait until it goes on clearance.

Case in point, my new TEVAs.  On vacation we tend spend a fair amount of time around water, but sometimes you want to get out and be more active, you know what I mean?  Anyways, after we hiked the Napali Coast Trail in Kauai (super hilly, gorgeous views, and wet mud everywhere), I figured I should get myself some decent water-friendly hiking sandals.  Kauai is one of our favorite vacation destinations, so I’m sure I’ll get good use out of a purchase… plus water sandals, although ugly, are really helpful in places like South American rainforests, Southeast Asia, etc.

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