The Broke Babe

Making you a smarter shopper one sassy post at a time.

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Saw this the other day at the liquor store. Haha. #wine #latergram #funny #truth

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Yup, that's me! #shopping #fashion #love #shopaholic #shoes #clothes

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The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.

Yves Saint-Laurent

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Top 5 Ways to Spot a Fake Rolex

If you love accessories, then you are familiar with the Rolex name. Making a purchase this big is an exciting experience, but should be done with caution. I've done some research to make sure you get the real deal when shopping for a Rolex!

1. A Rolex should be expensive. They have a high retail value and generally retain this value even after much use. Common sense is a good way to gauge this.

2. Look for a large magnification of the date. Real Rolex watches will sport a 2.5x magnification of the number, while many fakes will only magnify 1.5X

3. Test it in water. A real Rolex should be perfectly sealed and no water will leak in when submerged in water for a few seconds.

4. A real Rolex will not have a loud, obvious tick. In fact, it shouldn't click at all. It is difficult for counterfeiters to fake this, creating a very easy way to tell if the watch is authentic.

5. A clear back is a common characteristic of fake Rolex watches. This is not normal on authentic Rolex watches.

Happy shopping, my friends!

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You can never be overdressed or overeducated

Oscar Wilde

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A little @michaelkors to brighten the day! #rainy #michaelkors #fashion #love

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Top 5 Ways to Spot a Fake Louis Vuitton Bag

Louis Vuitton is classy, desired and recognized, making the company a prime target for counterfeiting. Yet, have no fear! I have compiled a list of the top 5 ways to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag.

1. All zippers must be stamped with a Louis Vuitton logo, if not, it's not real!

2. If the label has O's that are very oval, as opposed to round, this is a sign the bag could be fake! All O's should be very round.

3. All seems should be evenly matched up on real bags.

4. Is it a true LV design? Research bags on the Louis Vuitton website to check if it is real, knowing the product is the most important!

5. Louis Vuitton bags come with simple, high-quality dust bags.

Do you know any other ways to spot a fake LV bag? Leave a comment! Happy shopping!

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Shot in the dark

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I agree 100%. #shopping #quotes #fashion #exercise

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Best Time to Buy a Car

Shopping for a new car is an incredibly overwhelming experience regardless of budget or preferences. There are so many salespeople, advertisements and marketing campaigns pushing the automotive industry in our faces that it can be too much. A key to a smoother (and cheaper) is what time you set out to make the big purchase. After doing much research about market trends and businesses models, I have found that buying a car at the end of summer will be the best experience. Dealerships are eager to sell current models before they receive the next year models. This means that you are getting a perfectly-good, brand new car for less money. Salespeople are enthusiastic to help you and you will be receiving the best deals. So think third quarter (July, August, September) when you are looking to make your next automotive purchase.

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I always find beauty in things that are odd and imperfect - they are much more interesting

Marc Jacobs

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Drinking one of my favorites from my top 10 under $20 white wines list, Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc! #cupcakewines #sauvignonblanc #wine #newjersey #sunset #yummy check out the list here: http://bit.ly/13yr6yB

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Top 10 Shopping Apps

The truth is, sometimes shopping can be down right overwhelming. Companies will do anything to get your attention, and it is hard to identify a best buy these days. Luckily, there is an app for that! Check out these shopping apps to save the day! Leave a comment with other shopping apps you love to use!

Happy shopping my friends!

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Happy Monday, all! What is your favorite piece that you're rocking today? #mk #mktimeless

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It's an Uggs kind of day in NJ. What shoes are you rocking today? #Uggs #shoes #rainy #cloudy #nj

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Super snuggly blanket. Is it the weekend yet? #homegoods #striped #comfy #blanket #weekend

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Wine, Pinterest and Essie Fiesta on this rainy NJ night #wine #pinterest #essie