Music Minute

I've had a soft spot for English rock bands since being introduced to Oasis in the late 90s and even more after discovering Coldplay in the early 2000s (thanks solely to meine Schwester), however this find is all me. After uploading my friend's Muse LP Black Holes and Revelations onto my iPod, I have become a convert. It is some of the best music I have heard and continue to listen to on repeat. Even more exciting is their release, The Resistance and my two standout favorites "Uprising" and "Undisclosed Desires" listed above. Enjoy!

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Checkered Vice

Right now, I'm mad for plaid and gingham check. Almost anything with checkerboard print has a place in my closet. Almost. The one apparel item I'm searching for most is a plain shirt circa 1990s Kurt Cobain. But, if said shirt is not in my $20 or less budget, I'll settle for a scarf. And not just any scarf, I'd like to say I have refined tastes in need of a plain fleece crinkle scarf from Forever 21 or an Adi classic collection scarf for just a little more from Overstock.com. For those of you who don't mind spending a little more, this scarf from GAP is perfect.

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Right on Target

EVERYONE already knows about Target and it's unbelievable deals, but what people forget is their unbelievable clearance deals. Take their current 18K gold over sterling silver jewelry that has ranged from $24.99-$79.99 for the past several months. Take that jewelry and slash the prices and you'll end up with a gold necklace for $19.98 that was $79.99.

That's why today's Live Richly, Shop Thrifty tip is: patience.

Unless you are salivating mindlessly over that one item from that one store that you just don't believe you can live without, WAIT. Check in periodically until you see it has a pretty red sticker (or in Target's case, orange) that reduces the former price 20% or more. Check the other store to make sure they didn't mark it down either (you never know, some staff is slacker than others) and most importantly, LOVE IT! Don't just slap cash on the counter for a trend, make sure it's something classy and classic that can be worn all the time and not something you'll regret wasting your time and money on! Remember, for the real deals, you have to be in the store!

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Trend Steal

Ethan Allen 3-Cushion Hastings Sofa versus Zipper-Stripe Eco-Friendly Biscuit Sofa.

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Christian Louboutin Rolando Python at Barney's New York versus Gianni Bini Jersey at Dillard's.

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It's All About the O

Overstock.com is the new black.

If you need jewelry, clothes, shoes, handbags, furniture... ANYTHING, Overstock has it, and has it for less. They also incorporate $2.95 shipping on all purchases. Overstock houses designer everything and even has diamond jewelry. Need a computer? A TV? Overstock has it. Want to incorporate foreign decor into your home? Overstock facilitates with it's "worldstock fair trade" link. They even list bestselling books and movies all for low prices!

So next time your "internet" shopping, checking out the O!

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Exploring the Amazon

If there is one thing I've learned from trekking the internet, it's that Amazon.com is good for more than just books. It's also pretty good for watches and jewelry too (nevermind a few import CDs and a Kindle I'm salivating over). You can type just about anything your heart desires into the Amazon search bar and it'll pull up everything from designer handbags to gourmet food and cellphones.

That's why today's Live Richly, Shop Thrifty Tip: Amazon.com

Yes, this may seem like a duh to some people, but I for one am quite thrilled at the Cartier-carbon copy watch I received for my birthday 2-years ago. Was it a knockoff? NO! I do not do knockoffs, at least not anymore ;), but it looks quite fashionable on my wrist. So now when I'm head over heels for a $450 Michael Kors watch I know I just can't live with myself for splurging on, I click over to Amazon and pick up the $50 Fossil one instead.

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Trend Steal

Fossil Analog Black Dial watch versus Burberry Black Chronograph watch and Geneva Platinum Black Round Bezel Link watch versus Michael Kors Black Midsize Ceramic Chronograph watch.

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Jennifer Meyer 18K Gold Small leaf necklace 18" versus Target 14K Gold-Over-Silver Leaf Charm Necklace 18"

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Givenchy Chain Belt Maxi Nightingale in Ivory Bone versus BCBGeneration Rembrant Satchel in Oyster.

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