Luxe for Bucks

Who says you need to spend a million to feel like a million? This is an insider's guide to lifestyle, fashion, beauty and decor.

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Natural Selection

Here's a great DIY home decor idea, all you need is champagne flutes, small flowers of your choice, floating candles, water and crystals, pretty rocks or anything of that nature. This makes for great center pieces and colorful decorations while utilising natures elements.

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What's New Wednesdays: Thalmic Labs has released a device that can help you unlock your Jedi powers, ok not really but it's just as good. This wirelessly controled device reads the electrical activities from your muscles and comands electronic devices such as your phone and computer (Mac, Windows, iOS and Android compatible). Shipping is expected by the end of 2013.

video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWu9TFJjHaM

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Tablets

What's New Wednesdays: You no longer have to risk scratching and dirtying your tablet with this stylish and classy carrying case made of genuine black leather. Here's a direct link to the item: http://www.shopunder20.com/accessories/black-leather-tablet-case.html

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Time Is Money

What's New Wednesdays: Central Standard Timing has a kickstarter goal of $200,000 for the CST-01 (worlds thinnest watch, 0.80 mm thin) and taking orders as of yesterday. The embedded micro-energy cell charges in 10 minutes and can last for 15 years, that's what I call time well invested.

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Believe In Accessories

Accessorizing is an ideal way to spice up your outfit and give it the flair it needs and deserves. A great way to compliment your outfit is by utilising the triad color scemes and complementary colors of the same palette. It's best to familiarize yourself with color schemes and color palettes to truly understand how to mix and match colors. Just don't forget that at the end of the day you're trying to express yourself, so don't be afraid to experiment!

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Steam Punk

Trending Tuesdays: Steampunk is a sub-genre inspired by the Victorian era commonly used in costume designs for wild west and post-apocalyptic movies but according to an IBM press release it is a major trend that is bubbling and influencing fashion labels, accessory providers and jewelry makers to incorporate steam punk aesthetic designs in the following year.

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Major Cardigan

Vintage Mondays: Some of you may not know this but cardigans have been a major fashion staple in sweaters. Since its upbringing in the mid 1800s and named after British Army Major General James Brudenell (7th Earl of Cardigan), the cardigan has seen many style changes From battle front soldiers, to fishermen, to academics. You can say this elite style of sweater has had many metamorphosis. Today cardigans (also know as mandigans for men) can be seen worn by celebrities (From Mr. Rogers to Michelle Obama) to your everyday commuters. You can find some amazing cardigans in thrift stores and local retailers at affordable wallet friendly prices but be sure to check out our cardigans in the clothing section on www.shopunder20.com!

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College Homage

With March madness approaching quickly, college students and college sport enthusiasts are supporting their favorite teams. Who says you can't be stylish while having a little team spirit? Show up at your next pep rally, sporting event or frat party rocking your state sweater and compliment it with a matching tuque and accessories such as a sports watch. Cheer on and jeer on while getting your steez on.

Duke University Hoodie, white tuque and white sports watch can all be found on www.shopunder20.com for under $20.

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Valentines

Romantics, curmudgeons, atheists--the most polarizing holiday is upon us. Cherubic cupid is lancing his arrows of love, and those lucky enough to be caught in the cross-fire will gladly celebrate Valentine's day with their significant others. For those of us with a sad enumeration of past insignificant others, this holiday is unavoidable. Regardless of your stance, St. Valentine died for our freedom to internet date and we should honor him.

Single or betrothed, every girl loves an occasion dress. This woven pink strap dress is perfect for a romantic date night or girls night. It's bold geometric neckline and magenta hues pair perfectly with a sleek stiletto, chunky wedge or for the weather sensible ones among us, boots. Marked down from it's original price, this dress is a steal.

For all the males reading this (who probably stumbled on here thinking it was a luxury taxidermy outfitter)(I wish), we have a valentine's day look for you that's sure to give any girl who glances your way a Taylor Swift complex.  The key for males on this holiday is simplicity.  Save your peacocking for National Ornithology Day.  A safe, sure fire way to look suave is a simple red T-shirt with a sleek over-cardigan with matching accessories such as a red watch seen here. Understated, yet handsome.

If you're drowning your sorrows in Valen-wine while watching 'Never Been Kissed' and having it hit a little too close to home, imbibe in style with this stiletto high heel wine bottle holder.  This holder pairs well with any kitchen, any wine, as well as your Christmas leg lamp.

*All of the following items can be found at www.shopunder20.com: Womens pink striped dress, black sweater & jewelry set, Mens red t-shirt, black cardigan & red watch, stiletto wine holder & cork screw*

Happy Valentine's day, dear readers, and remember-- V-cards are worth more than Hallmark's shelf price.

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Pashmina

The pashmina.  What is it exactly? A scarf? A hair wrap? The OG baby bjorn?  

To answer these questions, I ventured on a safari (internet browser) in search of answers.  According to the undisputed bastion of truth— wikipedia, Pashmina refers to fabric itself.  The goat wool from which the pashmina is spun is in the cashmere family and indiginous to Nepal, Pakistan, and Northern India. (You’re welcome, future Jeopardy contestant) 

So now that we know what it is, how does it work?  The polymorphous pashmina can serve as the following:

A pashmina is an inexpensive way to dress up any simple outfit.  Monochromatic looks can get a serious jolt from a printed pashmina.  Pashmina’s also draw attention to the face, and compliment pear-shaped women.  Paired with any style of dangling earrings and an updo, you’ll be sure to kill it.  Here are some ladies who have already rocked pashminas

Other under-reported functions of pashminas:

1. World's worst bra

2. Ghost Headdress 

3. Movie Star

You don't have to spend a lot of cash-mena.  Here pashmina's are in the $14 dollar range