Bullseye: The Archer Sandal Steal

I instantly fell in love with the DV by Dolce Vita Archer Sandals when I first saw laid eyes on them back in April. But with classic black, beachy white and bold neons and snakeskins, it was hard to pick just one. I finally settled on the bright pink and, while thrilled with my decision, still found myself lusting after the basic black months later.

DV by Dolce Vita Archer Sandal, $69.99; DolceVita.com

Enter the Mossimo Poeske Flat Sandal from Target. Although lacking in the gold-tipped toe department, at $14.99 it is enough to satisfy my craving for seconds... and maybe even thirds (shhh!).

Mossimo Poeske Flat Sandal, $14.99; Target.com

Major Steal: H&M Dressy Tanks

Against my better judgment, I walked into H&M on Friday telling myself that I would only “browse” (knowing full well that this would be an impossibility). Twenty minutes later, with an armful of potential purchases that I was attempting to justify, I stumbled upon this amazing score. There stood in front of me a gorgeous rack of silky, dressy tanks with gold buttons in a myriad of colors and patterns.  Telling myself that I had already done enough damage to the wallet, I almost passed it by… but not before I saw the price tag. $4.95 each?!? It couldn’t be. This deal was way too good to pass up, so naturally, I bought two.

These tops are perfect for throwing under a blazer for work, or for pairing with white jeans and wedges for a casual sunset happy hour. And at only $4.95, I recommend you run, not walk, to your nearest H&M to snag some for yourself.

Marni for H&M

After months of lookbook images circulating the web, the newest H&M designer collaboration finally dropped today- Marni for H&M. Much to the disappointment of story-hungry reporters, the launch opened with minimal chaos. It seems that the retailer has learned a thing or two after its Versace, Celine and Lanvin debacles, as it decided to enact some pretty intense crowd control measures this time around. The hopefuls waiting in line outside are being given wristbands and split up into groups of 20. Once inside, the group will have a mere 10 minutes to snatch up as many of the goods as they can, to take home and cherish sell on eBay.

Check out a few of my favorite pieces below and head to H&M to shop the complete collection!

Printed Blouse $79, Patent Leather Top $149, Ruffle Jacked $69, V-neck Tank $59, Images via H&M.

The Steal: Pintuck Duvet

I'll admit it, my bed is one of my absolute favorite places on earth. And since I spend so much time in it, it's only natural that I would want it to be the comfiest & coziest that it possibly could be. I recently got a new down comforter, and while searching for its perfect duvet counterpart, I came across this West Elm Pintuck Duvet Cover. Thanks to its luxurious, cloud-like appeal, I have fallen in love.

West Elm Organic Cotton Pintuck Duvet and Shams, $167 (Queen)

The price tag, however, is another story. The queen-size cover, plus two shams, plus shipping, will run you over $200. This is a lot to spend in addition to my down comforter (and don't even get me started on the throw pillows). Alas, I have found a solution: the Target Puckering Duvet Set- $69.00 for the duvet and two shams. Definitely a great alternative for half the price!

Target Puckering Duvet Set, $69

J. Crew Factory Picks

While it is common for savvy shoppers to set out to the outlets in search of a steal, it is usually not the most enjoyable experience. Long drives, huge crowds and big headaches are just a few of the cons that come to mind. Luckily, there is a much better solution. More and more of our favorite stores are starting to put their outlet goods on the web. Most notably is J. Crew, which has launched the online "J. Crew Factory." Although I wouldn't exactly call the majority of items bargains, there are some gems (especially for jewelry & accessories) if you do some digging. Here are some of my J. Crew Factory picks- all under $50!

Clockwise from top left: Tissue V-Neck Tee, $22.50; Crystal Bib Necklace, $49.50;
Dip-dye Scarf, $26.50; Carson Short, $42.50; 

Cheap Eats

Le Cirque, NYC. Image via NYMag.com

Dining out in New York is no bargain. In fact, depending on your destination of choice, the cost of a meal can be comparable to that pair of Jimmy Choo's you've been eyeing. (Exageration? Only slightly.) Enter Savored.com. For only $10, you can make a reservation at one of the 280 participating New York restaurants (or hundreds of others across the country). That $10 reservation gets you an uncapped 30% off your entire bill. And yes, that does include drinks. Pretty major when trendy cocktails average $10-$16 a pop. Not bad right? The best part is that these restaurants are not your average bottom-of-the-barrel, Groupon leftovers. The Savored.com directory features some of the most popular spots in the city, including the prestigious Le Cirque and Upper East Side staple Nino's. A girl's gotta eat, so why not save some money while doing it!