I know we have already touched on dating on the cheap. We’ve come to terms with the fact that if someone expects you to spend a sh*t load on some fancy dinner, then they probably are not worth your time.
But alas, I happen to be a single lady in the big city and I’ve come to realize that it is not that we gals’ want you to spend a whole lot of money on a date, we just merely want you to be creative and put some thought into it.
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While DJ was falling for the Veronicas on Wednesday night (read his piece about it here), I was not falling for the bouncer who was rejecting me from the VIP section. It wasn’t as failed as it sounds however - I arrived too late to claim my ‘cool’ pass - but it was nevertheless a dejecting experience. If you’ve ever faced a cold bouncer, then you know my pain. (more…)
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Why buy, when you can borrow? According to Metro News, Keira Knightley is curbing her “footwear fetish” by renting shoes for the day and returning them, for a fraction of the price of buying a new pair. It’s a trend that’s gaining popularity faster than the Sunggie.
Dress Vault is a great example of this burgeoning borrowing frenzy. A “fashion-based service of mutually-beneficial relationships,” Dress Vault operates in the women’s-used-apparel-goods market, and facilitates lending and borrowing of dresses between its users. It’s kind of like a sexier version of E-Bay, except you’ll never be stuck with something you thought was going to be stellar-fantastic and turned out to be eight sizes too big and have a hole in the crotch. Not that I’m speaking from experience or anything. Check it.
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Can we talk about how great it is that other people are spending all day finding and writing about the best fashion deals out there? I’ve been spending a bunch of time lately on budget fashion blogs and am loving the insider tips they give you. She Knows has put out a list of the top five…here they are for your viewing pleasure!!
Adorable site full of online shopping highlights, retailer spotlights and a listing of weekly steals and deals. She’s also famous for her celebrity-look-recreations…
So this budget-babe-blogger is a former Oprah content producer, so you just know she’s got the insider scoop on just about everything, including how to look “fab without a fortune.” She features trend alerts, dress by numbers guides, sale alerts and budget fashion news.
Another budget-blogger superstar. This blog has become such a sensation that she’s penned her own book and has over 26, 000 loyal users. The site is chock full of sale tips and coupon codes galore.
Love this one for her product and fashion reviews. She’s also got tons of online coupons and coupon codes. Truly a frugal fashionista, she’s got loads of cheap and cheerful finds for under $20
Sale alerts, full outfit styling suggestions for basement prices, fashion spotlights and a round of wardrobe recreations from current events (think Oscars, SAG Awards). Loving.
So there you have it, my little shopping bunnies! Enjoy!
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So those of you who know me know that my idea of a perfect first date is to start with a gift of cupcakes (for me), followed by a trip to the Toronto Zoo (or alternately a park with some squirrels in it), then to hit up a cheap roti place for dinner and a make out session in the car. Lately I’ve been trying to perfect a really complex glance-back/hair-flip/wink combo to finish it off (very bend and snap) but it always seems to end up with my heel stuck in a crack on the sidewalk and a half-stumble/half-gasp as I try to regain my balance while still looking cute. Work in progress.
Anyway, I’ve always been a fan of the cheap date. I figure, if you need to throw a pile of cash down on a fancy dinner then you likely haven’t got much of anything else to offer.
So for those of you who really haven’t got anything else to offer, or those who just need some inspiration, here are the top five first/second/third cheap dates that I’ve been on in the last while.
1. The coffee date – I love this one since it’s a max 45-minute/$10 commitment. You no like, you go home. On the flip side, if it’s going well, you can extend to dinner/lunch, whatevs. You can spice this staple first date up by Googling a boutique coffee stop instead of a pricey chain and checking out the ambience before hand. Or you can pick one next to a park, so you can suggest a romantic stroll afterwards.
2. Cooking something together – best for a third or fourth date, and best if neither one of you knows how to cook. Pick the trickiest recipe you can find, meet at the grocery store and go from there. Trust me, it’s a riot. The messier the better.
3.Get a massage – best for those with health benefits, so you can get your money back. You can still claim a massage even if you happen to get it in the couples suite with your date next to you. You can also stretch it out a bit by taking advantage of the spa facilities…steam room or hot tub, etc. When you’re finished, you’ll be so relaxed, all you’ll be up to is a night on the couch. What you do on the couch is your business.
4.Go somewhere with animals – boys, this is a really underutilized form of foreplay. Most girls like cuddly animals, and like guys who like cuddly animals. Spend an afternoon at a petting zoo and she’ll end up ready for some petting of another variety. Or try the full zoo for an extended version.
5. Go to a gallery. I know we’ve all heard this one before, and I’m surprised at how few people take advantage of it. There’s some crazy stuff at galleries. There are dead people, pictures of naked people, and dinosaurs. Dinosaurs! If you can’t keep the conversation going with that material, then you need more than just first date inspiration. Most galleries have a free night…usually Thursday or Friday, and they’re typically open (relatively) late.
So there you go. Give them a shot and let me know how it works out.
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