Stuff Under Twenty: 10.09

10.31.2009

weekend words

Hi Readers,

Happy Halloween! While S hibernates and gets some much needed rest, I'm off as Wonder Woman to a few festive functions and then a quiet Sunday to recover before work. Other than that no news - though we would like to take this w.w. to point you all to an awesome recessionista-friendly guide: the National Endowment for Financial Education created an Economic Survival Tips page which you can find here! It has awesome tips for anyone and everyone who may need to watch their wallets a bit more these days.

Check them out and have a safe holiday!

N+S

10.30.2009

Low rise boot cut jeans

A good pair of jeans...excellent.

$19.99 at The Gap

city style plaid ruffle shirt

A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll.

$11.08 at NY & Company

Fitted poplin jacket

I refreshed the page to see if this fabulous jacket really was under $20. It is.

$19 at Newport News

Mudd® Gold-Tone Heart Drop Earrings

So cute but the colors make it so grown up, too.

$6 at Kohl's

Side-Tab Pants

Tab rhymes with fab.

$19.99 at J Jill

10.29.2009

Boomerang Thursday: apt. 9 oversized twill pashmina

Cold? Grab this out the door, put it around your shoulders or pop it in your hand bag for later.

$11.25 from Kohl's

Boomerang Thursday: charlotte russe faceted bead earring trio

Just simply lovely.

$4 from Charlotte Russe

Boomerang Thursday: a.n.a 'love' tote

What's love got to do with it?

$19.99 from J.C. Penny's

Boomerang Thursday: Old Navy metallic flats

We wear footless tights to get the attention highlighted on our shiny new shoes. I think metallic does the trick.

$20 from Old Navy

Boomerang Thursday: merona women's geometric circles footless tights

We run around in circles all day so why not adorn them on our legs.

$3.50 Target

Boomerang Thursday: new york & co the empire peasant dress

This dress has been scene on All My Children. Now it can be scene on you.

$14.08 at New York & Co.

10.28.2009

Dating Under Twenty: Boston

In honor of the hump day, we're taking Wednesday to feature an awesome dating article by a fabulous blogger. We'll be back with Boomerang Thursday posts tomorrow!

Dating Under Twenty: Boston

By: Kaneisha Grayson

Boston is a city teeming with college and university students, and there are plenty of great cheap date options to make sure you don’t have to count beans in Beantown. With just $20, you can have an excellent date.

$2 x 2 people = $16 left. Start your day learning all about beer at the Sam Adams Brewery in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood. The tour itself is free but the company asks that you give a $2 donation that goes to charity. On the tour, you will learn all about how beer is made from a very informed and approachable tour guide, what gives various beers their different tastes and textures, and get to sample four ultra-fresh beers made on location at the end of the tour.

Assorted delights for 2 @ $6 each = $4 left. Now that you and your date are nice and tipsy, take a 15-minute walk over to Papusa Guanaca to buy some mouth-watering El Salvadorian food to soak up the alcohol in your system. The food here is dirt cheap, delicious, and served piping hot. In addition to the signature papusas, try the tostadas, empanadas, and the fried plantain.

Nature’s free beauty = $4 left. Now that you’re full and sleepy, reawaken your senses by communing with nature at the Arnold Arboretum. This sprawling park is one of Harvard’s most wonderful contributions to the city of Boston. Open 365 days a year from dusk til dawn, you can always impress your date by bringing him or her to explore the seemingly endless nooks and crannies of the Arboretum. Be sure to stop by the bonsai exhibit, and if the both of you have the energy, attempt to ascend one of the tall hills—Peter or Bussey. Once you make it to the top, you’ll have the privilege of a stunning view of the city, the perfect place for a first kiss at the end of a long day.

By now, you and your date are exhausted. Thankfully, the Arboretum is right off the T. Use your last $4 to generously swipe both you and your date onto the train.

This was just one of many dates under $20 that two people with a sense of adventure and willingness to walk can experience in the great city of Boston.

Read more of Kaneisha’s dating advice at her blog Kaneisha’s CrazyGirl Nation.

10.27.2009

Winstanley Social Enamel Hinged Bangle

Unique accessories do a lot for a simple outfit. So do great sales.

$20 (half off) at eModa

Scarf - Sketched Floral Square

Bold colors, bold you.

$19.50 on sale at Express

Strawberry Feels Forever Massage Bar

I just splurged on this glorious item - rub this massage bar onto your hands or directly onto the skin and it releases lovely and relaxing oil! Your partner will thank you.

$8.95 at Lush

Relic® Top-Zip Handled Satchel

This is an excellent satchel. I rarely feel so close to purchasing the product I'm listing, but this red is just calling my name...

$19 on sale at Kohl's

woven suade flats

Black suade flats are a definite must have for cooler weather before it gets snowy. Pair it with a flowing knee length skirt and fabulous tights and end October with fabulousness!

$18.99 at Charlotte Russe

10.26.2009

Purple Passion Faux Croc Clutch

What a croc-k!

$14.99 at Fred Flare

Crochet Lace Cardigan

You'll be practically il-lace-trious in this cardigan.

I hope my day's bad jokes haven't lost any readers. We'll be back to normal tomorrow :)

$19.99 at Charlotte Russe

Jj Always™ Shawl-Collar Sweater Coat

Don't wear this in warm weather, or else you're sure to be the sweater.

$18 on sale at Kohl's

Cotton rib turtleneck sweater

It's el-neck-trifying!

$19 on sale at Victoria's Secret

Just-So Tank

It's bad joke day here at Stuff Under Twenty!

This top has me all twisted in knots.

$19.95 (was $42) at Anthropologie

10.23.2009

weekend words

A somber weekend words today readers, as there has been such unjust tragedy among our loved ones throughout this year and it's just a day where we have to stop and grieve.

With love,

N+S

3-Piece Sugar and Creamer with Tray Set

A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down

$12.95 at Crate & Barrel

Gorham "Rose Serenade" 12" Vase

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

$19.99 at Macy's

Compose White Cereal Bowls Set of 4

Man does not live by bread alone.

$4.99 at Mikasa

Toscana Ceramic Switch Plates

Choose neither a lover nor linen by candlelight.

$11.99-$19.99 at Napa Style

Monogram Guest Towels

Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

$9.99 (was $32) at Williams-Sonoma Home

10.22.2009

Boomerang Thursday: anthropologie s & p shakers

Maybe your guests will just say "Can you pass S?" or "Can you pass P?" Oh, wait. Never mind. Let's just go with salt and pepper.

$12 from Anthropologie

Boomerang Thursday: pier 1 imports yellow bird plate

Feed the bird and load up your plate with deliciousness.

$5 at Pier 1 Imports

Boomerang Thursday: urban outfitters 2x3 who do you love rug?

Tell me over tea and pumpkin pie, who do you love? Make sure to also tell me while standing on this owl kitchen rug.

$19.99 from Urban Outfitters

Boomerang Thursday: crate and barrel minami teapot

Is it "two for tea" or "tea for two"? Either way let's have a hot drink and some hot homemade pie.

$19.95 from Crate and Barrel

Boomerang Thursday: martha stewart collection red and tan apron

When we make that pie we will not get dirty! But if we did Martha's got us covered.

$14.99 at Macy's

Boomerang Thursday: martha stewart collection printed pie plate

Let's make a pie today. And let's make it in this. Although, what happens if we need to refer back to the recipe once we've place the crust in?

$14.99 at Macy's