Her Site Will Keep Your Inner Diva Fashionable Without Breaking the Bank

For both my continuing Pinching Pennies and Website Wednesday series, I have a great site that will help you save money while maintaining your inner diva.

With her new endeavor Divas Die Poor, Mona Bijoor (College '98, Wharton MBA '05, GUIDE, West Philly Tutoring) has created a site which focuses on staying fashionable without breaking the bank. You'll find designer deals and steals, insight on the best prices for designer duds, and tips on great places to shop.

How did Mona get this idea for the site?  Per Mona,

"I grew up in a pretty cost conscious household. My parents rarely paid full price for anything—and when they did they hated it. In spite of this principle ingrained in me, I have always loved fashion and developed some pretty high-end taste.

After Penn, I went on to make good money and I spent a lot of it. Then I married someone (from Penn) who made even more money than me. So I spent mine and his. And then I went to work in the fashion industry and spent even more.  Now I have come full circle. I am back to the principles I learned at home, but not totally interested in pursuing the zen life yet. I still love fashion. I love putting together amazing outfits and decorating my home. But I am no longer interested in throwing my money out the door.

This site is my quest to find easy ways to save money while maintaining your own personal taste and style. I don't believe in adopting bizarro ideas to save money. I hope to get some of my fashionista friends to share advice on spotting great items for good value. Together we can learn how to get the things we want without breaking the bank."

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If anyone out there is interested in contacting Mona about the fashion industry, she welcomes your emails. She is based in NYC and has worked for Chanel, Elie Tahari, Mimi Maternity, and Ann Taylor. She is now developing an online consignment concept for the high end.  Her email is mbijoor@gmail.com. Follow her on twitter HERE

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She Wants You To Spend to Save a Bundle (as featured on popular morning TV show!)

As part of my Pinching PENNies series, I thought my women readers out there would appreciate some money saving advice from one of our alumni style and beauty experts, Jenn Cohn Falik (C'01, Theta).

Recently, Jenn was on a popular morning show talking about unique finds that help extend the life of some women's fashion investments. 

Check out some of the products she talked about below (these also can make some good Mothers Day gifts!):

• Bra Smart B Cup | D Cup (to help dry your bras and keep your bras lasting long)
  
• Garment Guards (to prevent sweat spots)
• The Instant Button Silver | Bronze (for the appearance that you didn't unbutton your pants for that extra room!) 
• The Invisibelt (all belt and no bulk)
• Bosom Button (the alternative to the safety pin for the ladies)
• Miss Oops - Jaks to cover up your midsection

My past posts about Jenn and her Fashion Products here

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She Showed Her International Beauty Product Picks on The Today Show

This week Jenn Cohn Falik (C'01, Theta) paid another visit to The Today Show, this time talking about International beauty products ...all under $20.

Check out the video above and take a closer look at some of Jenn's favorites from the following countries:

England
Soap & Glory


Israel
Yes to Carrots - contains all the minerals from the Dead Sea


Italy
Cleo - Yogurt based products that models love. (Per Jenn, it's "a yogurt product that's not sticky.")


Germany
Nivea Lip Balm (11 varieties including pomegranate, moisturizing, etc..)

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Her Beat the Heat Beauty Breakthroughs on The Today Show

Jenn Cohn Falik (C'01, Theta) appeared last week on The Today Show with her "Beat the Heat" Beauty Breakthroughs. Check out her segment above.

In case you're looking for them ladies, here are some of the products Jenn was referring to in her segment:

• Stila Fragrant Hair Refresher
  
• Tarte 4 Day Stay Mascara
• Skindanavia Makeup Finishing Spray

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She's Giving Us The Latest Beauty and Style Tips on TV

She appears regularly on The Today Show, E! News, NY1, Fox, and the CW. I'm not talking about Paris or Lindsey...

I'm talking about Jenn Cohn Falik (C'01, Theta) who has launched a career as a beauty and style expert, traveling the country talking about trends to the local media. Check out some of Jenn's appearances on The Today Show below:

"Clothes that do more than make you look good"


"Breakthroughs for every body type"

Per Jenn,

"Recently, I have added a component to my website where I share the scoop on the favorite fashion and beauty items that I am using (since everyone asks me all the time!) and I am starting a mailing list so that people who want to be up to date on my appearances and get my tips can be looped in a couple times a month."

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