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Shoe Shopping In A Recession: Volume III

Via our "Shoe Shopping A Recession" posts, we are adding to the list of online destinations for finding the lowest prices on fabulous designer shoes. In this edition, it is all about the Best Coupon Sites. For starters, the past few years have seen a slurry of sites that aspire to offer true coupon features but "sneek" paid advertisements and promotions into the mix, leaving most shoppers skeptical of the site's true intent. Luckily we have compiled a short list of sites that skip the ad and promo clutter while offering true coupon's worthy of redemption. 1. First up...

Shoe Shopping In A Recession: Volume II

A few months ago, we penned a list of budget-friendly sites and resources that provided a little aid to the pocketbook. With such a huge response from that post, we put together Volume II. We all know the economy has seen better days, right? Shoe Shopping Without Breaking The Bank--Quick Links V2: 1. Gather Information: Before heading-out to shop, check a few of the online specialty shoe blogs such as: TheBudgetFashionista.com TheBudgetBabe.com TheCheapChica.blogspot.com Daily Candy Bargainist.com 2. Shop Discount Sites: You will never pay full retail price at any of these sites: SmartBargains.com Bluefly.com Yoox.com DowntownGalShoes.net...

Online Boutique Spotlight: Downtown Gal Shoes

Conscious about our current state of the U.S. economy, we have written a bit about how to save money and still get that fabulous pair of shoes you want. While it is still isn't super easy (and you may have to make a few minor concessions), certain online "boutiques" have specialized in offering high-end designer shoes at jaw-dropping prices. One of those boutiques, Downtowngal Shoes, has existed primarily on eBay with incredible pricing and a huge assortment of previous seasons collections of Ferragamo, Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Lilly Pulitzer, Prada, Tod's and many other "top-shelf" designers. Today, DowntownGal Shoes...

Buying Designer Shoes on eBay Tips

In continuing with our series on "Shoe Shopping In A Recession", we thought we would delve into the eBay world a bit and provide a few suggestions and tips on how to get a great deal---AND get what you paid for. I. A few eBay sellers we have purchased from and are happy with: -OnlyModa: Nice shoes from clearance racks at a few of the stores listed above. -Downtowngal Shoes: The largest Tod's seller we have found online. Fantastic prices on previous seasons styles -Natural Gas Girl: Not the cheapest selection, but if you are looking for a full...

Shoe Shopping In A Recession

We all know the economy has seen better days, right? With gas prices at an all-time high, home foreclosures, and everyday-grocery shopping becoming an "out-of-body" experience, we thought we could offer a little advice for us shoe shoppers. Shopping Without Breaking The Bank--Quick Links: 1. Gather Information: Before heading-out to shop, check a few of the online specialty shoe blogs such as: Manolo's Shoe Blog Ivillage Steals & Deals Shoeflyer Daily Candy Shoelover Running With Heels 2. Visit Online Site Aggregators: Many of these sites "pull-in" shoe deals from other sites: Like.com Shop It To Me Shopping.com Endless.com 3....