Music Minute

British girl group Girls Aloud. I've been obsessed with their single "The Promise" for months now, but I decided to venture out and listen to more of their music and it is definitely reminiscent of the 90s wave of girl groups. Their latest CD Out of Control has gone double platinum in the U.K. and they just won a Brit Award for best single of the year. Though they've been around for 6-years (they were founded through a reality television show Popstars: The Rivals in 2003) they have yet to make a splash across the pond here in the U.S.

Lets hope that happens soon. For now, I'll just continue to listen to their 2008 single "Can't Speak French" from their 2007 album Tangled Up. Did I mention, they actually have talent?

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Spotlight: J.Crew

Tanger and Premium outlets are meant to house discounted name brand merchandise, but no ones says it has to be aesthetically pleasing discounted merchandise. The problem with outlets is that they have products from the retail chain no one wanted to pay $89.99 for, so they believe that slashing the price by $20 will make a difference. It doesn't. If a blouse is ugly at $90, it's still ugly at $70. The only time the blouse will become attractive is if it is reduced to $10.

Today's Live Richly, Shop Thrifty Tip highlights one outlet that seems to get it right: J.Crew.

The J.Crew outlet receives similar, if not identical (from last season) clothing reduced heavily and usually with an additional percentage off. J.Crew outlets are filled to the brim with accesories, shirts, shoes and handbags... it's the one outlet where a sale is a sale and you receive your money's worth.

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Bridging the Gap

Today's Live Richly, Shop Thrifty Tip: The Gap.

The Gap is the best place to find real style steals at deep discounts! If you're looking for classic pieces to add that perfect finishing touch to any ensemble, then your best bet is the Gap where there is a minimal amount of large boisterous prints and an array of plain colored shirts and skirts. Gap can be pretty pricey, with a newly introducted cardigan at $39.99, but one that's been around for a few weeks in a similar color can go for $17.99. With Gap, you have to be patient. That dress you eyed when you first walked in for $69.50 can be as cheap at $24.99 only a week later.

Your best bet is in store. Gap Online may have exclusives, but those usually come with exclusive prices + shipping and handling. All in all, Gap is the best place to score your perfect new piece for a perfect good price.

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