The Basement of the Bargains

It’s legendary that after excessive imbibing people are likely to find themselves seeing pink pachyderms. Now you can see the festive elephants without damaging your liver. All you need to do is head over to Amazon.com and check out this whimsical hobo bag by Vera Bradley.

It’s lightweight, roomy, and has interior pockets for holding necessities like your cell phone for easy access.

Not wild about those elephants? That’s okay. It comes in six other brightly-colored fun prints as well as this one.

Of course, if you’re seeing it here, you know it’s on sale. The original list price was $61.00. Amazon used to carry it for $45.75. Now, however, it’s been reduced to just $36.99! At that price, why not get two?

Tax rebate checks are winging their ways across the country. On average, single Americans will be receiving $600.00 in order to stimulate the economy. President Bush has said that saving that money won’t help, nor will paying down debts. Therefore, I’m here to help us all do our patriotic duty to find a good way to spend this windfall. Of course, I believe firmly that just because we’re stimulating the economy doesn’t mean we can’t do so through finding good deals.

So how do you spend $600.00 and still save? I thought you’d never ask.

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Sometimes a purse needs more than anything else to be fun. Take this charming clutch by Kate Spade.

Made of wicker trimmed with bright yellow leather and 14k gold hardware, this purse makes me smile when I look at it.

Of course, a purse does need to carry something, and this one is guaranteed to hold at least a cell phone, a small wallet and a lipstick. And hey, what more does a girl need most of the time? Oh, that’s right: that smile we were talking about.

Originally priced at $225.00, Nordstrom has marked it down to just $149.90…and that’s another great reason to smile.

It’s fun to look around YOOX.com. They have lots of designer clothes and accessories for remarkably low prices. Then every now and again, they slash their already low prices on something superfantastic!

This fun bag by CAFe NOIR is perfect for those days when you don’t need to carry a lot, but do need a way to carry it all. The compact size makes it convenient, and the adjustable, optional shoulder strap makes it a cinch to carry even when your hands are otherwise full. The velveteen bag with its bright floral pattern is trend-perfect for the season, while the faux crocodile embossing on the flap adds a touch of timelessness.

Originally, YOOX carried this for the low, low bargain price of $194.00, but they’ve slashed the price tag even more. Now it’s just $78.00. Not bad at all.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. In fact, we’re standing at the corner. Are you ready? If not, here are some great ideas to please your mother without hurting your bank account.

Does your mother love the nightlife? If so, she would probably love this sleek patent leather clutch by Kenneth Cole.

The suggested retail price is $118.00, but you can get it from Bluefly.com for just $71.00. Nice.

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The tote bag is huge this spring. So are bright colors and bold jewelry. Free shipping is always a welcome deal for a smart shopper. How often do you get the perfect color, the perfect purse, the perfect sparkle and free shipping all at once? Not often, but you can get it all today from Hair Boutique Marketplace with this fabulous Bongo Bags boucle tote and co-ordinating brooch.

<> My eye was particularly caught by this delicious pumpkin orange and chocolate brown tote with its vintage-inspired sunburst pin, but there are several colors and styles of pin to choose from. The pin can be used on the bag as shown, or it may be removed and pinned to a blouse, sweater, or jacket.

Originally priced at $107.00, the set has been marked down to just $80.25 . That’s 25% off, which is a great deal. What makes this an even better deal is that it qualifies for free shipping within the US.

You’d better move fast, though! Quantities of these great bags are limited.

I’m loving the current trend to metallics, especially since it’s a good time to find things in my favorite metallic, copper.

This delicious Le Silla satin velvet purse appeals strongly to me with its bejeweled clasp and rich, shimmery color.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s also available at a real steal from YOOX.com. Originally priced at $458.00, it’s been marked down to just $115.00! That’s more than a $300.00 savings.

A really good handbag is worth its weight in gold. Luckily, if you know where to shop you don’t have to spend anywhere near that much.

Check out this superfantastic bright red wool and leather purse by Gianfranco Lotti.

It’s roomy, classic in styling, and equipped with an adjustable leather shoulder strap.

Best of all, it’s on sale at YOOX.com. Their usual deep discounts have been slashed even further on selected items, and this is one of them. Normally, they would sell this fabulous bag for $228.00, but they’ve marked it down to a mere $68.00! $68.00 for a designer bag? Yep, that’s what it’s selling for right now.

There’s nothing like the perfect purse to complete an outfit. The best ones are both practical in terms of what they carry, gorgeous in their own right, and subtle enough to support rather than overpower or clash with the rest of your look.

You’ll get the best of all worlds with this superfantastic Anuschka satchel.

The subtle palette goes with a wide range of colors, while the fabulous lotus flower motif will catch many an eye. The size is right, too. At 12.25″ x 7″ x 5.25″ you’ll be able to fit anything you need inside this satchel. It’s even easy to keep organized with three top-zipped pockets.

Best of all, if you head over to Amazon.com right now, you’ll find this handsome piece for less than half price! Originally $441.00, it’s been marked down 54% to just $200.95!

Now that’s what I call a good deal on a gorgeous and practical piece of art.

Sometimes beauty and function mesh perfectly, as they do in this spectacular metal mesh evening bag by Whiting & Davis.

The look is elegant, the 6 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ size will take care of your practical needs without extra bulk, and the 18 1/2″ strap can be worn across the body for hands-free ease.

HSN originally carried this perfect accessory for $110.00. Right now, though, they have it on sale for a mere $70.00! That’s right. A Whiting & Davis mesh evening bag for only $70.00. Don’t miss this incredible deal!