Shop The Summer Sales

Being fashionable doesn’t have to break the bank and you almost never have to pay full price for any item. You’ll need to do a bit of homework before making purchases and one way you are sure to save some dough is to take advantage of end of season sales. It’s quite possible that that one particular item you have been eyeing all summer is currently 50% off! Let’s take a peek at a few finds.

The Contributor Rachel Comey Rucksack, $49.99 was originally priced at $78 and is a handbag that can take you well into the fall. It offers plenty of room and plenty of style.

The Rosette Scoopneck Top available at Ann Taylor Loft, $19.99, was originally priced at $34.50. This top has the prettiest rosettes at the collar and can be layered under a cardigan or worn alone.

The Apricot Thong Sandal by Nine West, priced at $29.99 with an extra 30% off, the original price was $69; at this price you may be able to snag a few different colors.

The Twist Front Swim Suit by JCPenney, is available for $33.99 and originally was priced at $68. August is one of the best times of the year to find a fabulous deal on a swimsuit and if you pick something with classic lines it will last you for many seasons.

The Women’s High Rise Pencil Skirt by Old Navy is available for $19.99 and originally priced at $29.50 is a simple basic skirt that will compliment just about any top and can even be worn into the fall with a pair of black leggings.

Looking fabulous and finding great deals has to be one of the most rewarding feelings and with a bit of shopping around you can find some simply wonderful items and shocking, rock bottom prices.

Shopping tips:

****Sign up for store mailing lists, often you will receive offers for special savings.

****Use sites like shopzilla.com to price compare items.

****Watch a store’s sales cycle, often they aren’t a real mystery and if you are patient can score a huge savings.

****Ask sales clerks if there are any coupons available and sometimes they will give them to you.

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Article written by Kristen Andrews of Kristen's Custom Creations.