Store Spotlight: The Retrosphere

Shopping for vintage clothing is something I do less often than I’d like to. I’m impatient, and trolling through piles and piles of clothing and accessories is not always an option. Places to go and people to see, ya know?

Enter: The Retrosphere. If you’re as impatient as I am, they’re here to do the picking for you, and their eye is impeccable. Everything is totally on-trend, and they carry both big designers and small alike.

And the price point? Totally accessible for the budget-conscious trendsetter.

Best part? The Retrosphere is offering 15MG’s readers an exclusive 25% discount on your entire purchase. Just enter “15MINGODDESS” at checkout to receive 1/4 off of your purchase from today until April 28.

Here’s what’s currently in my shopping cart:

Have you ever bought anything from The Retrosphere? Will you be using this promo code? Let us know in a comment!

The Vintage Twin Launches Their Online Store

As you may already know, I’m obsessed with The Vintage Twin. I attended their 2nd Annual Trunk Show earlier this summer and walked away with a pair of silky, high waisted pants that I donned to work the very next day, as well as a gold bracelet that I pair with my Swatch on a daily basis. The entire event was a blast, but there was one problem: I thought I’d have to wait until next summer for another TVT Trunk Show where I could scour the handpicked vintage pieces.

Well, co-founders Samantha and Morgan (of Shot By M.E, who has shot the gorgeous photos for both the new site and its look book) must’ve caught on to the dilemma at hand. A mere week ago, they launched their totally re-vamped website and created the most beautiful online storefront. Now, no matter how near or far you are from any TVT Trunk Show or vintage store, you can get your hands on the most gorgeous vintage pieces 24/7 without rifting through piles and racks!

The new online store has everything, from butter-soft vintage T-shirts to Vintage Valentino and Chanel, and of course, there are sequins galore. The Vintage Twin offers women’s, men’s and accessories, so there’s something for every vintage lover at any price range.

TVT does not only hand-pick all of their stock – they re-model and feature their own original designs, all made from authentic vintage materials! FYI – totally green!

One of the features that makes The Vintage Twin even more unique is their new “Personal Styling” feature. In this easy-to-use form, customers answer a few simple questions to help narrow down their clothing choices. Not only can you easily locate your size and pieces within your budget, you can find your style/design preferences as well! It’s like having a personal shopper without leaving the privacy of your home.

In honor of this grand opening, TVT is offering coupon codes as well as gifts-with-purchase! They’ve extended these amazing offers just for 15 Minute Goddess‘s readers, so make sure you take advantage of them by visiting www.TheVintageTwin.com, before it’s too late!

Where The Budgetista Shops Online

I am the queen of shopping. I can walk into any store, find a great piece for a great price and will be complimented on it wherever I go. It’s a gift, I know. Instead of keeping the secrets of budget-friendly shopping to myself, I’m going to share them with you! Here are some of the best resources for online shopping:

1. Beyond the Rack: My favorite of all the designers-for-less sites that are popping up, this is my go-to for when I want something a little higher end without the high price tag. I’d recommend using Beyond the Rack when you need a great, versatile dress to take you through a few upcoming occasions.
2. ShopStyle: ShopStyle lets you customize your exact searches and parameters by everything from type of clothing to price range, so you control the results from various stores all over the web. No more being teased by high prices, because you knock those out of the running!
3. Ebates: I just got introduced to this site by one of my best friends (Hi Di!), and although it seems too good to be true, she swears it’s real! Ebates brings you to a million of the web’s biggest retailers, from Nordstrom to Drugstore.com, and after you make your purchase, you’ll receive a check in the mail for a percentage of your order price back!
4. Uniqlo: I like to think of this as the American Apparel of Japan. Get every single one of your basics for jaw dropping (in a good way) prices.
5. Forever21: Well, duh.
6. Ideeli: Another one of my favorite designers-for-less sites, Ideeli has everything, from jewelry to yoga gear. Get your designer fix without maxing out your credit cards instantly.
7. Esty: From Macbook accessories to rings to handmade trinkets, Etsy has everything you can think of, all at amazing prices, and all totally unique. Many things for sale are handmade or vintage, too!
8. Gilt: The original designer-for-less site. Can’t get enough!
9. Rue La La: Although not my favorite, I have found some amazing deals on Rue La La. Another designer-for-less site.
10. LULUS: A strictly online store, this site has a large range of prices, but most are completely reasonable. Although they carry some designers, most of the site is no-name brands with beautiful designs.
11. Marlena’s Closet Clearance: Cheap makeup!
12. Retail Me Not: The place to go for coupon codes and online promotions. Totally up-to-date and amazing.
13. Ebay: Do not underestimate the power of Ebay. They have everything!

What do you think?

What’s your cheap shopping secret? Where do you find the best deals? What’s your list of favorite places to shop? Let us know in a comment!