Friday Bargain Bin: What to Do With Your Allowance This Week

By Jane Marie May 6, 2011

Nighty Night by 8in8, $1 (or $100!)
OK, so Ben Folds, Damian Kulash (of OK Go), Amanda Palmer, and Neil Gaiman got together one night and made this album, start to finish, in 12 hours and it’s pretty much the best thing out there? Beautiful songs that tell creepy stories. And you can buy it for a dollar (or more! Up to you).

Deluxe Revolution Planter, $14.99 (ws $29.95)
If you have a ceiling and a window, you can grow some tomatoes! And supposedly plenty of other things. Let us know how those work out.

Comme des Garcons Tartan North/South Tote, $93.99 (was $235)
Do you have any CDG yet? This is your day.

Black House/White Market Full Length Leggings, $25.88 (were $34.50)
These are the sort of black leggings you could convince your mom to buy: longer, higher waist, thicker fabric. Which is exactly why they are the best.

CB2’s 7-piece Triplet Server Set, $7.95 (was $9.95)
You know when you go to a dinner party and you feel sooo out of place and clumsy and weird around this hostess lady (mother in law?) who has, like, a set of dip and sauce containers with lil matching spoons? Be her for EIGHT DOLLARS. And then…

Duck Leg Confit, $8.50 (was $17)
…invite her to your dinner party where you serve “duck cone-fee!” But do not tell anyone you got it on clearance.

OPI for Sephora Nail Polish, $5 (was $9.50)
Who on earth (besides Sephora marketing people?) knows why all these perfect summer colors are suddenly half price? Men in particular really love the orange, Hi Def, on your toes. What I’m saying is don’t be creeped if your dude coworker mentions it; it’s in his nature.

Calypso for Target Linen Espadrille Wedge, $29.99
Did you guys know that Calypso just premiered their line for Target? Shoes aside, the line comes in plus and petites and LITERAL BABY SIZE, EVEN.

Cosabella Thea Wireless Bra, $39.90 (was $60)
A gorgeous, sexy wireless bra in a hot color for a great price. Rejoice.

Alexis Bittar Miss Havisham Necklace, $96.90 (was $145)
Necklace aside, allow me to introduce you ladies and gents to Alexis Bittar.

Anthropologie Whispering Forest Maxi Dress, $69.95 (was $138)
Read the reviews; this is a universally flattering and pleasing maxi dress. I’d pair mine with this: