Zannee’s Blog at BargainsLA.com

Since we’re on the west coast and the Rebecca & Drew boutique is in New York, I can’t say you should hit the in store sample sale…. Unless of course your are planning on being there anyways. But us west coasters, who are fans of this designer line can peruse the online sample sale going on right now tru 8/3 at www.rebeccaanddrew.com

Known for their fitted dress shirts and dresses, lovers of classic designs will appreciate both the look and savings. This classic shirt dress retails at $250 but is now on sale at $55.

This neat top retails at $205 and is now $45 at their sale…

If you’re headed to New York, the in store sample sale is on August 5th-16th from 11am-7pm

Rebecca & Drew
344 West 13th Street
between 8th Ave and Hudson
212.647.8901

You can’t deny the fact that sitting in front of a computer saves gas and time. Here’s an online sale and  a sample sale site worth perusing:

Online Sale

Comfy tee and cool top line, C & C California http://www.candccalifornia.com/
is having a Summer Sale with 33%-75% savings. Grab some comfy summer clothes while it’s still sunny!

More Sample Sale Sites

More websites are dedicated to sample sales than ever before.
We have another one to peruse. TheTopSecret.com

Discounts are up to 75% off retail and each designer sale runs 1-3 days.
That’s all I was able to get for the Top Secret. You have to join and I am already tired of all the e-mails I get from the other online sample site sales I already get.

The problem with online sales is not being able to feel and touch the item you want to purchase. If you’re not familiar with the line it can be a problem. Several Sample Sites I am a member of consistently run out of product before I ever get to see it.

Then there’s the return issue. Sometimes mixed in with the perfect product are the seconds and irregulars. These are sometimes sub-standard enough to change the fit and effect the wear of the product. Some sites don’t do returns and if you can, you lose shipping costs. No savings there.

You can bag a deal at these sites. But shop with care for labels and product you know very well.

Okay animal lovers, now your chance to get a pet on the cheap.

According to Mark and Steve over at Blogging LA.com:

“…Whenever the economy takes a dip, dogs and cats get treated as ballast on the sinking ship of a family on the brink of financial ruin. L.A. shelters are overfull and the list of innocent animals marked for the big sleep is getting bigger and bigger.

All six La City Animal Service Centers will be participating in this Adoption event. There are over 1000 dogs and 700 adoptable cats that need homes.”

I wouldn’t hesitate. The best pet I ever had, I found at city shelters. If you’ve been considering getting a pet and think you are ready, now’s the time to jump. Save a life and add to the quality of yours.