I’m torn on these. On the one hand, I think they could be super hot on…and they’re Payless? Back in my day Payless shoes were all patent pleather crap you’d buy at the last minute for a cheap wedding or distant relative’s funeral, whereas these could definitely be rocked for a night out on the town. On the other hand, they’re $80…and it’s Payless. Back in my day, Payless shoes were $12.99. Thoughts?
We may be posting sporadically this week and next given we’re about to get a much-needed facelift (the site, not us personally, though technically my birthday is coming soon and I may be in need…). No more black background! You’ll actually be able to read us!!! Stay tuned for our new look.
If baking isn’t your thing, then classes might be just what you need. Think of it this way: I’m helping you to become a more cultured, refined and talented broke girl without bankrupting you. You’re welcome.
Every month Williams-Sonoma offers a series of “technique classes” to help teach the culinary-impaired how to use different ingredients, tools and techniques. This month’s focus is on baking. In more than one job in my life, the baked goods I’ve brought into work are what have given me job security. Part of me wishes I were kidding, but I’m really not.
If you want to suck up, I mean earn financial security through sugar, attend one of the weekly classes at your local Williams-Sonoma, hosted on Sundays. This upcoming Sunday, March 7, will focus on perfecting your soufflé. They promise that you will be able to “impress family and friends,” which I think can also mean “coworkers” and “bosses.”
The following Sundays are March 14: “Cookies and Tarts,” March 21: “Cakes and Cupcakes,” and March 28: “Pies and Tarts.”
Every store has an RSVP list that you need to be on to attend, but I’ve been assured that walk-ins are welcome more often than not. (I’d still call if I were you.)
I’m more or less obsessed with Your Neighborhood Studio in Culver City. It’s a completely unintimidating place to relive your dancing days, improve your skills, or just play around with new techniques. So far I’ve only taken Hip-Hop (Wil is da bomb!) and Street Jazz (Gisella is probably one of the cutest people I’ve ever seen in person, and she’s Brazilian which gives her, as you know, major points in my book), but I’ve peeked in on several of the other classes and I’m dying to try them all.
In keeping with the neighborhoody vibe of the place, the studio’s kind owners have offered Broke Girl’s Guide readers 50% off their first class. Just mention Broke Girl’s Guide at the front desk when you check-in and receive this stellar discount on the spot.
*The video is of a Zumba class offered at Your Neighborhood Studio, complete with live drums. Don’t know what Zumba is? Neither do I, but it looks fun and is supposed to be a really good workout.
Location: 3625 Hayden Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232
Website: http://www.yourneighborhoodstudio.com/
My beautiful (and talented, and determined) friend Brenna just launched an awesome new site today for us brokettes. It’s called Chic & You Shall Find, and it’s an online vintage shop with price points to die for. As if the pictures weren’t enough to make you fall for the adorable pieces she’s accumulated in all her years of scouring flea markets, garage sales, and vintage shops, each piece comes with its own personal story – kind of like a Cabbage Patch Kid (If you were born in the 90’s, you have no idea what I’m talking about…and I hate you).
* I really want the top pictured here but I am, as always, BROKE. Sad when I can’t even afford the affordable.
I’m torn on these. On the one hand, I think they could be super hot on…and they’re Payless? Back in my day Payless shoes were all patent pleather crap you’d buy at the last minute for a cheap wedding or distant relative’s funeral, whereas these could definitely be rocked for a night out on the town. On the other hand, they’re $80…and it’s Payless. Back in my day, Payless shoes were $12.99. Thoughts?
We may be posting sporadically this week and next given we’re about to get a much-needed facelift (the site, not us personally, though technically my birthday is coming soon and I may be in need…). No more black background! You’ll actually be able to read us!!! Stay tuned for our new look.
If baking isn’t your thing, then classes might be just what you need. Think of it this way: I’m helping you to become a more cultured, refined and talented broke girl without bankrupting you. You’re welcome.
My beautiful (and talented, and determined) friend Brenna just launched an awesome new site today for us brokettes. It’s called Chic & You Shall Find, and it’s an online vintage shop with price points to die for. As if the pictures weren’t enough to make you fall for the adorable pieces she’s accumulated in all her years of scouring flea markets, garage sales, and vintage shops, each piece comes with its own personal story – kind of like a Cabbage Patch Kid (If you were born in the 90’s, you have no idea what I’m talking about…and I hate you).