As an Asian petite woman, living in the US for 5 years, looking for clothes has never been easy for me. I'm petite, US size 0 or xs. Trying to look for underwear that is size small in Walmart/Kmart is nearly impossible; the smaller size they carry is 6 above! So if you are a petite woman living in the US like me, well, I hope, when you google search “where to find clothes for petite woman in US”, you will find my blog, and hopefully my blog will give you an idea on where to find clothes for petite woman in US.
I’m writing this blog to share some information on stores that can find clothes for petite woman. If any of you know any other store that carry some nice closthes for petie woman, I’ll be very appreciated if you could leave me the store information, so that the others can benefit from it to.
First of all, to buy petite underwear or bra, don’t waste your time trying to look for cheap underwear or bra from place like walmart, or kohls. They will never have the right size for you. I used to waste a lot of my time, going thought all the bra there, hopefully I can find one that fit, but never had the luck, and I didn’t want to go to place like Victoria Secrect (VS), thinking that the bras are very expensive there. I finally give it a try last summer, making the trip there was the right choice. All the underwears are very well organized in the pull up drawer and they are arrange by size. Looking for the right size was very easy. Even thought the bra was a bit expensive, but when I actually companre the price to the price in kohl’s, Victoria’s Secrets Bra is actually just slightly more expensive or about the same. The price can range between $28 and above for bra. I came home with 3 very nice bras, for just $28/pc, which is not bad at all. And most of all, the design were very beautiful and elegant, and they fit perfectly!! I also bought a few bras from JC penney before, but still, they don’t have as much petite selection as VC. You can shop for more petite victoria's secret bras at http://www.victoriassecret.com/
Store where I bought clothes are like Hollister, Abercrombie and Fitch, Closthes are these place are very expensive, but they do, most of their clothes, are for petite woman. If you happen to like their close, but don’t want to spend a lot of money on the clothes, you can try to look for their outlet store closest to you area, if you can’t find one, you can also shop for the outlet item online, have them ship to you, and if you don’t like it, can always return the merchandise to the local regular store in the mall. I can say I’m pretty much a fan of Hollister and A&F. I went to their outlet almost once or twice a month. In their outlet, especially in the fall/winter season, you will be able to find some very nice jacket, sweater for a very cheap price, ranging 30-70% discount off the retail price! I bought a few jacket from them, for around $50, normal retail price was $100 and above.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
How to get the best deal on cars
How to get the best deal on cars and Buying car negotiation tips
Since automotive sales are tanking, now's the time to put off that new car purchase, right? Wrong. While it may seem silly to part with your hard-earned money right now, economic doldrums mean that now is one of the best times in years to get an incredible deal on a new car. The deals won't just happen by themselves, though. Here are five rules for getting the best deal on a new car right now.
1. Be an Attractive Buyer
you'll be in a better negotiating position if you can show the dealer you're a strong, serious buyer who can either afford to pay cash for the car or will qualify for financing. If you'll be financing the purchase, clean up your credit score (you get get tips on how to do this by checking out articles on financing a car) and have cash to put down. Make yourself even more attractive by going into the dealership with financing. Not only does that give you time to shop for the best deal, it's one less thing for you and the dealer to negotiate.
2. Know Your Target
While sales are down overall, some individual models, and even some brands, are still going strong. To get the best deal, you have to target your shopping. Look for other alternative cars that aren't selling well. If you want something small and fuel efficient, you won't get a great deal on popular cars like the MINI Cooper or Honda Fit. You'll do better looking at the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Versa -- two good cars that are overshadowed by their competitors. Also, don't be afraid to buck current trends: most shoppers are staying away from SUVs and trucks now, which means that you can finally get an incredible deal on the Escalade you've wanted for so long.
3. Car Manufacturer Incentives
After you've selected a car, you have more research to do before heading to the dealer. Check for the best national and local car deals offered by the car's manufacturer. Car manufacturers frequently offer cash back or low APR financing (especially on models they really need to move), and these deals can vary from month-to-month. It's a lot easier to negotiate with a dealer on a Toyota Corolla if Toyota, not the dealer, is offering cash back. The less money that comes from the dealer's bottom line means better odds for you to get a good deal. Remember that no matter what incentives are available, you still may be able to negotiate for more. Play your cards right and you may turn a $2,000 incentive into $4,000.
4. Pick the Best Deal for You
Most car makers offer either/or incentives: either a low finance rate or cash back. A lot of buyers may overlook any offer that doesn't directly reduce the price of the car. Don't fall into that trap. You can usually save money over the entire life of the car by running numbers on financing offers offered by dealers and carmakers. While paying 0 percent financing on a car loan may not be as exciting as getting $3,000 cash back, over the long term, the lower financing rate may save you more money. Before you set your heart on a low interest rate, make sure you can qualify for it. Read up on new car financing to make sure you can get a financing deal you can live with.
5. Don't Let Your Trade-In Ruin Your Deal
The last thing you want to keep you from getting a great deal on your new car is your old car. Before you head into the dealership, take a realistic look at the car you need to trade in. That means being honest with yourself about its condition and how much you owe on it. Owing more than your trade is worth can quickly eat up any price drops or incentives you've negotiated on the new car (on the flip side, those incentives may be what makes it possible for you to get out from under your trade). Remember that you can always negotiate the price of your trade. It's always a good idea to bring in an online estimate of your car's value. You can also go one better by taking your car to Carmax -- for free, they'll give you an offer to buy your car that you can use to negotiate with another dealer. No matter how much research you do, the type of car you're trading in determines how much wiggle room you have to negotiate. If you're trading in a Prius for an F-150, you're probably in good shape. If it's the other way around, you'll probably have to take what the dealer offers you.
Extra Tip: Be Polite
Just because auto sales are down doesn't mean you're going to be able to push dealers around. Walking in to a dealership and demanding $5,000 under invoice is going to get you exactly one thing: laughed at. Though many dealers are more desperate for sales than in the recent past, they still need to make money on all the cars they do sell. Be respectful of the fact that car dealers have a job to do, and you may be rewarded with a better deal.
Since automotive sales are tanking, now's the time to put off that new car purchase, right? Wrong. While it may seem silly to part with your hard-earned money right now, economic doldrums mean that now is one of the best times in years to get an incredible deal on a new car. The deals won't just happen by themselves, though. Here are five rules for getting the best deal on a new car right now.
1. Be an Attractive Buyer
you'll be in a better negotiating position if you can show the dealer you're a strong, serious buyer who can either afford to pay cash for the car or will qualify for financing. If you'll be financing the purchase, clean up your credit score (you get get tips on how to do this by checking out articles on financing a car) and have cash to put down. Make yourself even more attractive by going into the dealership with financing. Not only does that give you time to shop for the best deal, it's one less thing for you and the dealer to negotiate.
2. Know Your Target
While sales are down overall, some individual models, and even some brands, are still going strong. To get the best deal, you have to target your shopping. Look for other alternative cars that aren't selling well. If you want something small and fuel efficient, you won't get a great deal on popular cars like the MINI Cooper or Honda Fit. You'll do better looking at the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Versa -- two good cars that are overshadowed by their competitors. Also, don't be afraid to buck current trends: most shoppers are staying away from SUVs and trucks now, which means that you can finally get an incredible deal on the Escalade you've wanted for so long.
3. Car Manufacturer Incentives
After you've selected a car, you have more research to do before heading to the dealer. Check for the best national and local car deals offered by the car's manufacturer. Car manufacturers frequently offer cash back or low APR financing (especially on models they really need to move), and these deals can vary from month-to-month. It's a lot easier to negotiate with a dealer on a Toyota Corolla if Toyota, not the dealer, is offering cash back. The less money that comes from the dealer's bottom line means better odds for you to get a good deal. Remember that no matter what incentives are available, you still may be able to negotiate for more. Play your cards right and you may turn a $2,000 incentive into $4,000.
4. Pick the Best Deal for You
Most car makers offer either/or incentives: either a low finance rate or cash back. A lot of buyers may overlook any offer that doesn't directly reduce the price of the car. Don't fall into that trap. You can usually save money over the entire life of the car by running numbers on financing offers offered by dealers and carmakers. While paying 0 percent financing on a car loan may not be as exciting as getting $3,000 cash back, over the long term, the lower financing rate may save you more money. Before you set your heart on a low interest rate, make sure you can qualify for it. Read up on new car financing to make sure you can get a financing deal you can live with.
5. Don't Let Your Trade-In Ruin Your Deal
The last thing you want to keep you from getting a great deal on your new car is your old car. Before you head into the dealership, take a realistic look at the car you need to trade in. That means being honest with yourself about its condition and how much you owe on it. Owing more than your trade is worth can quickly eat up any price drops or incentives you've negotiated on the new car (on the flip side, those incentives may be what makes it possible for you to get out from under your trade). Remember that you can always negotiate the price of your trade. It's always a good idea to bring in an online estimate of your car's value. You can also go one better by taking your car to Carmax -- for free, they'll give you an offer to buy your car that you can use to negotiate with another dealer. No matter how much research you do, the type of car you're trading in determines how much wiggle room you have to negotiate. If you're trading in a Prius for an F-150, you're probably in good shape. If it's the other way around, you'll probably have to take what the dealer offers you.
Extra Tip: Be Polite
Just because auto sales are down doesn't mean you're going to be able to push dealers around. Walking in to a dealership and demanding $5,000 under invoice is going to get you exactly one thing: laughed at. Though many dealers are more desperate for sales than in the recent past, they still need to make money on all the cars they do sell. Be respectful of the fact that car dealers have a job to do, and you may be rewarded with a better deal.
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