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Christian Siriano for Payless

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?

Website:  http://www.payless.com/

Chic & You Shall Find Vintage E-Shop

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.

Website: www.chicandyoushallfind.com

Tuesday’s Links

It’s been awhile since I’ve wasted your time like this, mostly because I haven’t had the time to waste in helping you waste yours. Today I’m checked out, though, so here you go:

Ciudad is yummy, 30% off is delicious. [Blackboard Eats]

Last week I went to a makeup line launch party, and the artist asked me which cosmetic brands I prefer. My response was something along the lines of “whatever I can steal from my mom and/or get free from launches like this one.” Anyway, on the off chance I’m actually going to purchase my next round of beauty products, it’s nice to know that Topshop and H&M offer affordable options. [Refinery 29]

Part of my New Years resolution was that I’d no longer be seen at places like this. No, that wasn’t me you saw at Voyeur on Saturday…or Thursday…well, at least this offers me an alternative to Voyeur, right? [Eater LA]

This website makes me happy every day. And if you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that’s no easy task. I was particularly taken with this lovely Parisian/travel-themed posting. It has nothing to do with being broke, except perhaps that it’s my love of things like this that keeps my bank account funneled into Kayak.com. [This Is Glamorous]

LA public schools are about to get worse. My advice? Marry rich. Just kidding. Kind of. [Huff Po]

One of my exes is a reporter covering the quake in Chile. Kind of hope he falls into the rubble, but happy this little guy was pulled out. [Huff Po]

And finally, those of you interested in fighting through hordes of dbag gatecrashers should take note of this special offer from Hollywood Tans in honor of the Oscars this weekend. [Hollywood Tans]

More Awesome Ways to be Lame

It’s below 60 degrees outside.  You actually got a good parking spot for the first time in your life.  You don’t want to run into your ex and his new extensions-wearing whore-of-a-girlfriend.  Whatever your reason is for staying in for the night, you might as well have a movie to watch, right?

I agree, which is why you should take one of the codes listed below to your local Blockbuster Express to score yourself a free DVD.  To be honest, I had never heard of Blockbuster Express, but apparently it’s a way to avoid all human interaction when renting a movie.   This is perfect for someone with terrible taste in movies and a tendency to not wear makeup.  Who, me?

Check out the promotion codes below:

GOLIVE – Free one night Rental (Exp 3/3)
GE12B – Free one night Rental (Exp 3/8)
GT21A – Free one night Rental (Exp 3/12)
GL9RA – Free one night Rental (Exp 3/31)

I think it’s worth a shot.  Can I recommend Monsters Inc.?

Website: http://www.blockbusterexpress.com/

*Editor’s Note:  I recently became an instant play fanatic on Netflix and have since lost the will to live in the outside world.  I should fire Sarah for bringing more ways to be a loser to my attention, but I think I’m more likely to give her my job so I can dedicate myself more fully to streaming movies into my sad little studio apartment.  Congratulations, Sarah!   If you need me I’ll be watching Love Story and The Notebook on loop.

Del Taco & Body Wash…Yes, it’s only Tuesday

While these aren’t necessarily, or at all, LA exclusive, and they might not be the classiest of finds, I have discovered ways for you to score free shrimp tacos at Del Taco and a sample of Olay body wash.

I’ll pause for you to celebrate.

Go here to become a “fan” of Del Taco on Facebook, where you can then find access to a coupon for a free Crispy Shrimp Taco.  (You might as well “defriend” them once you’ve printed your coupon… Just a thought.)

Go here to sign up for a free sample of Olay Total Effects Body Wash.  I’m assuming it will be travel-sized, which is great for a worldly broke girl.  I mean, c’mon, who really wants to spend money on those ridiculous, airline-approved sizes?!  (Even if they are adorable…)

Wednesday’s Links

Got some exciting news last night so couldn’t sleep.  As a result, even more useless at my day job than usual…

Is it just me or does flying seem extra dangerous as of late?  I think I might actually be scared into saving money by taking the train.  We still have those, right?  [LAist and Daily News La]

Yeah, I’m over it.  [NYT]

Cheap pizza, late at night?  Just keep plugging along, LA, and one day maybe you’ll be NYC.  In the meantime, yum.  [Yo, Venice]

Mmmmmmm, Pancakes.  [HuffPo]

Finally, a way to keep track of all of the gourmet food trucks…if you still care.  I heard something about banana pudding and chicken wings today and I think that ended it for me.  [Lalawag]

Cheap osteoporosis prevention. [HuffPo]

Allegedly, there’s a lot of happiness in California.  Just not specifically in LA, it would seem.  But…the weather’s so nice here. [HuffPo]

Links of the Day

You’d think there’d be more to go off of the first day back after a long weekend jam-packed with inane holidays, but alas I am somehow short on interesting links.  Here are the few:

I’m kind of interested in eating organic for the first time (slow to the boat, I know), though I can’t really say why.  I seem not to be the only one, however, based on this and this. [Blackboard Eats and Vital Juice]

Though not organic, this is healthy and $1 every Wednesday until the end of the month. [Eater LA]

Nothing to do with being broke, but how can Bill Clinton be #6?   I’ve had an inexplicable crush on the man since I was in 5th grade. [Nerve.com]

You should know by now how obsessed I am with all things Brazil, but in my defense you can get $10 off tickets to this particular Brazilian event through this link, so it’s almost Broke Girl’s Guide related.  [Flavorpill]

I think I found this on FabSugar earlier today but I can’t remember so I’m just going to link to them.  Cute dress, great price.  [FabSugar]

Seriously, LA?  [LA Weekly]

And finally, maybe the best link anyone has ever sent me in order to momentarily rescue me from the doldrums of cubicle life.

Friday’s Links

Free 12 ounce Chai Mates, Chai Rooibos, and Chai Tea Lattes today from 4-7pm at Coffee Bean. And thus with bastardized mate my favorite continent continues to be plundered for the benefit of trendy Americans (coconut water, anyone?) [Eater LA]

Just because I’m boycotting V-day doesn’t mean you have to. But…I kind of feel like I’d be intensely disappointed if my date took me to Jian for dinner Sunday. Something about an LAified version of Korean BBQ doesn’t scream to me ‘romance.’ [Eater LA]

My International lover is in Paris right now, hopefully not partaking in this (though I would be very interested in the type of Parisian men who would attend such an event…somehow I envision them to be PERFECT and yet somehow inexplicably single) [The World]

More reasons to join me on the V-Day KFC bandwagon. [Bon Appetit Foodist]

I know everybody says this about every great idea, but I CAME UP WITH THIS FIRST. And it was going to have a mashed potato component, too, which would have made it even more genius and was inspired by the fact that whenever I was hungover in NYC I would order Mama’s mac and cheese and mashed potatoes, gorge myself stupid, and decide I could probably die happy. [LAist]

I dunno what to say except, wish I had thought of this. [Thrillist]

I knew none of this was real…or at least, I hoped (especially around Valentine’s Day). [HuffPo]

As the lone Broke Girl left in my lawyer-ridden group of friends, I feel Greece’s pain. [HuffPo]

1st LA Street Food Festival

I have a great idea for what you can do after running P.A.M.’s run this Saturday (ahem) – the 1st Annual LA Street Food Fest, which will be held from 11am – 5pm on the 13th @ LA Center Studios. $5 buys you entry and a free drink ticket, at which point you can then buy as little or as much grub as you want from the assorted vendors, all of whom will be hawking their goods for $1-$5 a piece.

Gourmet trucks include: The Buttermilk Truck, Grilled Cheese Truck, Sweets Truck, Fresser’s, Frysmith, Slice Truck, Flying Pig, Fishlips, Komodo, a surprise celebrity chef pop-up, and more.

“Authentic” street food delicacies include: pambazos from Antojitos de Abuelita, acaraje from Sabor de Bahia, Mama Koh’s Korean chicken wings, and more.

Vendors from Boyle Height’s Breed Street scene include: Rodolfo’s Barbacoa, Hello Lupe’s Pancakes, Antojitos Carmen and Nina’s Foods, and more.

Unique LA will also be hosting a last minute Valentine’s Marketplace on the premises complete with wares for sale from local artists and designers.

Beer and wine will be offered on site by donation only. Proceeds go to benefit the LA Regional Food Bank.

Location: 500 S. Beaudry Avenue, LA, CA
Website: lastreetfoodfest.com

Lazy Broke Girl – Monday’s Links

I know I’ve been a bit of a slacker lately with my postings, but I promise to actually write some original content again soon – we’ve been distracted as of late by some potentially exciting BGG developments.  Stay tuned.  And for now:

These are super cute, but don’t they seem to be ripping off TOMS, a charitable organization?  For shame, favorite childhood brand.  [Nitrolicious]

Swag has a desperate feel to it, I think.  But, we’re broke…and desperate…so…[Stylelist]

Aw, this kinda reminds me of the old Napster days, back when it was okay to steal.  [Mashable]

Prepare to freeze to death on your next flight.  [HuffPo]

This is incredibly sad news.  I’m now going to have to fly to NYC just for a good bookstore.  [Yo, Venice]

Geisha House is kind of five years ago, no?  But their 50% off Mondays are kind of 2010.  [Eater LA]

And here are some places to go to get some things you don’t need, on sale.  [Refinery29]