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Where InStyle Editors Shop (For Bargains)

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Feb 27, 2015 @ 11:32 am
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
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Where InStyle Editors Shop
After much prodding and pleading, we got the stylish staffers of InStyle to reveal their best-kept shopping secrets. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or are searching for the perfect birthday gift for a friend, these places have the ultimate deals and steals. Click through the gallery for the best stores and websites to buy luxe looking vases, gorgeous wallpaper, chic dresses and so much more.
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Aldo Shoes
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Aldo
WHAT Shoes
WHY "You'll always find inexpensive styles that reflect the latest trends."

—Cynthia Weber Cleary, Fashion Director

Faux-leather wedges, $75; aldoshoes.com.
Courtesy of Aldo
Bra clips
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Dollar Tree

WHAT Bra clips
WHY "These adjust my bras so they work well even under racer-backs and strappy dresses."

?Violet Gaynor, InStyle.com Senior Fashion Editor

Bra clips, $1/8; dollartree.com for stores.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Forever 21

WHAT Jewelry
WHY "I love to stock up on fun of-the-moment pieces I'd never spend a lot of money on otherwise. There are things I bought here for $3, and I get compliments every time I wear them."

—Sheryl George, Editorial Assistant

Metal ring, $5; forever21.com.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
J. Crew

WHAT Crewcuts sweaters
WHY "An extra large in the kiddie line has a nice snug fit and costs half the price of adult ones."

—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Senior Editor

Cashmere sweater, $125; jcrew.com.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
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Fatigues Army Navy & Surplus Gear

WHAT Military wear
WHY "I find so many military-inspired basics like cargo pants, camo tanks, and army jackets."

—Clarissa Cruz, Contributing Senior Editor

Cotton military jacket, $49; fatiguesarmynavy.com.
Courtesy of Fatigues Army Navy
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
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Uniqlo

WHAT Men's socks
WHY "They're nice and warm and come in all sorts of cool colors. I stock up on them every fall."

—Nikki Ogunnaike, Assistant Editor

Cotton socks, $12/3 pairs; 877-486-4756 for stores.
Courtesy of Uniqlo
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Duane Reade

WHAT Kushyfoot Flats-to-go
WHY "I pick these up all the time from Duane Reade, a drugstore that seems to be on every corner in N.Y.C. They're simple, comfortable, and commitment-free."

—Hannah Morrill, InStyle.com Senior Beauty Editor

Faux-leather flats, $10; kushyfoot.com.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Bloomingdale's

WHAT Leslie Fremar for Fruit of the Loom Ts
WHY "These 100 percent cotton Ts drape on the body better than any expensive gown."

—Nicole Vecchiarelli, Senior Entertainment Editor

Cotton Ts, $18 each or $40/3; at select Bloomingdale's stores.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Uniqlo

WHAT Jil Sander coats
WHY "The simple, clean cuts are amazing in quality. If I didn't know better, I'd think they cost 10 times more."

—Kahlana Barfield, Senior Beauty Market Editor

Wool coat, Uniqlo + J, $250; 877-486-4756 for stores.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Asos.com

WHAT U.K. street-chic attire
WHY "This British site has tons of cool stuff that looks very designer. I got a nice pair of slouchy pants for under $100 that I wear all the time."

—Amy Synnott-D'Annibale, Beauty Director amp Editor

Polyester striped dress, $80; asos.com.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
M & J Trimming

WHAT Decorative extras
WHY "My favorite thing to do is buy feathers, ribbons, and jewels to dress up an inexpensive basic and turn it into something really special."

—Jenni Radosevich, Designer

Velvet ribbons, $1/yard; mjtrim.com.
Getty Images
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
H&M

WHAT Maternity clothes
WHY "HampM's maternity line is genuinely cute—not the typical matronly stuff you normally see. Plus, the clothes fit the body really well."

—Nicole Hyatt, Photo Editor

Cotton sweater, $25; hm.com for stores.
Courtesy of H&M
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Fancyperfumebottles.com

WHAT Perfume containers
WHY "You can put your favorite fragrance in one or use it to decorate a shelf."

—Anne Kim, Editorial Assistant

Perfume containers, $7–$10; fancyperfumebottles.com.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Jamaligarden.com

WHAT Vases
WHY "These are sleek and refined, come in a range of sizes and shapes, and make grocery-store flowers look like pricey arrangements."

—Jenifer Walter, Art Director

Glass vase, $7; jamaligarden.com.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Muji.us

WHAT Travel items
WHY "I love the assortment of plastic plane-ready bottles—all under 3 ounces—plus the fun pencil sets and notebooks to take along for the flight."

—Angelique Serrano, Senior Beauty Features Editor

Muji colored pencils in tube, $11/36; muji.us.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
The Home Depot

WHAT Potted Orchids
WHY "Orchids usually cost a fortune, but you can buy beautiful fresh potted ones here for a mere $20."

—Leah Karp, Accessories Director

Potted orchids, $20; homedepot.com.
Almay
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Amazon.com

WHAT Discounted Le Creuset cookware
WHY "Le Creuset is the gold standard when it comes to cookware. The pots are made of the best materials, last forever, and look fantastic just sitting on your stove—the colors are amazing. The stock here is generously discounted, so it's worth the investment."

—Joanna Bober, Life, Etc. Director

Le Creuset enameled cast iron 5-quart oval french oven, $240; amazon.com.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Artspace.com

WHAT Sophisticated artwork
WHY "Limited-edition works from artists like Kara Maria (above) for hundreds, not thousands, of bucks."

—Isabel Gonzalez Whitaker, Fashion Features Editor

Counterpassant print, 12" x 17"/$250 (with frame) and $100 (without frame); artspace.com.
Artspace
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Pearl River

WHAT Exotic items of all kinds
WHY "I love Pearl River for exotic gifts. I found body powder with a fur pouf and cute old-fashioned packaging. There are also nice garden stools. And great wrapping paper."

—Wendy Wallace, Senior Market Editor

Wrapping paper, $7/sheet; 212-431-4770.
Time Inc Digital Studio
Where the Editors Shop for Bargains
pinterest
Lot18.com

WHAT Yummy wine
WHY "Flash sales of really high-end, hard-to-find wine—sometimes up to 60 percent off. Cheers!"

—Lauren Tumas, Assistant Editor

Lot18 is having a private flash sale just for us: Go to lot18.com/instyle for access to a special reserve (only 360 bottles) of one of their top picks. 2007 Fotinos Brothers Carneros pinot noir; $28/bottle (usually $59).
Courtesy of Lot18
1 of 22

Advertisement
1 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio (3)

Where InStyle Editors Shop

After much prodding and pleading, we got the stylish staffers of InStyle to reveal their best-kept shopping secrets. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or are searching for the perfect birthday gift for a friend, these places have the ultimate deals and steals. Click through the gallery for the best stores and websites to buy luxe looking vases, gorgeous wallpaper, chic dresses and so much more.
Advertisement
2 of 21 Courtesy of Aldo

Aldo

WHAT Shoes
WHY "You'll always find inexpensive styles that reflect the latest trends."

—Cynthia Weber Cleary, Fashion Director

Faux-leather wedges, $75; aldoshoes.com.
3 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Dollar Tree


WHAT Bra clips
WHY "These adjust my bras so they work well even under racer-backs and strappy dresses."

?Violet Gaynor, InStyle.com Senior Fashion Editor

Bra clips, $1/8; dollartree.com for stores.
Advertisement
4 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Forever 21


WHAT Jewelry
WHY "I love to stock up on fun of-the-moment pieces I'd never spend a lot of money on otherwise. There are things I bought here for $3, and I get compliments every time I wear them."

—Sheryl George, Editorial Assistant

Metal ring, $5; forever21.com.
Advertisement
5 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

J. Crew


WHAT Crewcuts sweaters
WHY "An extra large in the kiddie line has a nice snug fit and costs half the price of adult ones."

—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Senior Editor

Cashmere sweater, $125; jcrew.com.
Advertisement
6 of 21 Courtesy of Fatigues Army Navy

Fatigues Army Navy & Surplus Gear


WHAT Military wear
WHY "I find so many military-inspired basics like cargo pants, camo tanks, and army jackets."

—Clarissa Cruz, Contributing Senior Editor

Cotton military jacket, $49; fatiguesarmynavy.com.
Advertisement
7 of 21 Courtesy of Uniqlo

Uniqlo


WHAT Men's socks
WHY "They're nice and warm and come in all sorts of cool colors. I stock up on them every fall."

—Nikki Ogunnaike, Assistant Editor

Cotton socks, $12/3 pairs; 877-486-4756 for stores.
Advertisement
8 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Duane Reade


WHAT Kushyfoot Flats-to-go
WHY "I pick these up all the time from Duane Reade, a drugstore that seems to be on every corner in N.Y.C. They're simple, comfortable, and commitment-free."

—Hannah Morrill, InStyle.com Senior Beauty Editor

Faux-leather flats, $10; kushyfoot.com.
Advertisement
9 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Bloomingdale's


WHAT Leslie Fremar for Fruit of the Loom Ts
WHY "These 100 percent cotton Ts drape on the body better than any expensive gown."

—Nicole Vecchiarelli, Senior Entertainment Editor

Cotton Ts, $18 each or $40/3; at select Bloomingdale's stores.
Advertisement
10 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Uniqlo


WHAT Jil Sander coats
WHY "The simple, clean cuts are amazing in quality. If I didn't know better, I'd think they cost 10 times more."

—Kahlana Barfield, Senior Beauty Market Editor

Wool coat, Uniqlo + J, $250; 877-486-4756 for stores.
Advertisement
11 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Asos.com


WHAT U.K. street-chic attire
WHY "This British site has tons of cool stuff that looks very designer. I got a nice pair of slouchy pants for under $100 that I wear all the time."

—Amy Synnott-D'Annibale, Beauty Director amp Editor

Polyester striped dress, $80; asos.com.
Advertisement
12 of 21 Getty Images

M & J Trimming


WHAT Decorative extras
WHY "My favorite thing to do is buy feathers, ribbons, and jewels to dress up an inexpensive basic and turn it into something really special."

—Jenni Radosevich, Designer

Velvet ribbons, $1/yard; mjtrim.com.
Advertisement
13 of 21 Courtesy of H&M

H&M


WHAT Maternity clothes
WHY "HampM's maternity line is genuinely cute—not the typical matronly stuff you normally see. Plus, the clothes fit the body really well."

—Nicole Hyatt, Photo Editor

Cotton sweater, $25; hm.com for stores.
Advertisement
14 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Fancyperfumebottles.com


WHAT Perfume containers
WHY "You can put your favorite fragrance in one or use it to decorate a shelf."

—Anne Kim, Editorial Assistant

Perfume containers, $7–$10; fancyperfumebottles.com.
Advertisement
15 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Jamaligarden.com


WHAT Vases
WHY "These are sleek and refined, come in a range of sizes and shapes, and make grocery-store flowers look like pricey arrangements."

—Jenifer Walter, Art Director

Glass vase, $7; jamaligarden.com.
Advertisement
16 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Muji.us


WHAT Travel items
WHY "I love the assortment of plastic plane-ready bottles—all under 3 ounces—plus the fun pencil sets and notebooks to take along for the flight."

—Angelique Serrano, Senior Beauty Features Editor

Muji colored pencils in tube, $11/36; muji.us.
Advertisement
17 of 21 Almay

The Home Depot


WHAT Potted Orchids
WHY "Orchids usually cost a fortune, but you can buy beautiful fresh potted ones here for a mere $20."

—Leah Karp, Accessories Director

Potted orchids, $20; homedepot.com.
Advertisement
18 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Amazon.com


WHAT Discounted Le Creuset cookware
WHY "Le Creuset is the gold standard when it comes to cookware. The pots are made of the best materials, last forever, and look fantastic just sitting on your stove—the colors are amazing. The stock here is generously discounted, so it's worth the investment."

—Joanna Bober, Life, Etc. Director

Le Creuset enameled cast iron 5-quart oval french oven, $240; amazon.com.
Advertisement
19 of 21 Artspace

Artspace.com


WHAT Sophisticated artwork
WHY "Limited-edition works from artists like Kara Maria (above) for hundreds, not thousands, of bucks."

—Isabel Gonzalez Whitaker, Fashion Features Editor

Counterpassant print, 12" x 17"/$250 (with frame) and $100 (without frame); artspace.com.
Advertisement
20 of 21 Time Inc Digital Studio

Pearl River


WHAT Exotic items of all kinds
WHY "I love Pearl River for exotic gifts. I found body powder with a fur pouf and cute old-fashioned packaging. There are also nice garden stools. And great wrapping paper."

—Wendy Wallace, Senior Market Editor

Wrapping paper, $7/sheet; 212-431-4770.
Advertisement
21 of 21 Courtesy of Lot18

Lot18.com


WHAT Yummy wine
WHY "Flash sales of really high-end, hard-to-find wine—sometimes up to 60 percent off. Cheers!"

—Lauren Tumas, Assistant Editor

Lot18 is having a private flash sale just for us: Go to lot18.com/instyle for access to a special reserve (only 360 bottles) of one of their top picks. 2007 Fotinos Brothers Carneros pinot noir; $28/bottle (usually $59).

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