Diabloland at 50% Off

TO ENTER TO WIN, CLICK THROUGH TO THE STORY AND THE CONTESTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TEXT. With the economy in the tank, now might be the time to join a country club, buy a luxury car, or take sailing lessons. It’s true: Bargain-hunting season is here, and with a little help from our red-hot lifestyle guide to new deals and some East Bay classics, you can start saving on everything from hairstyling to happy hour. We even show you some amazing outfits that won’t break the bank. If all that’s not enough, go to www.diablomag.com for more ideas on how to get killer deals. News flash: You’re about to start having twice as much fun at half the price.

Photography by Jeff Tse

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CHEAP CHIC

» | Boutique Bargains

My Roommate’s Closet in Walnut Creek buys only the best leftover stock from designers and local boutiques, then sells designer names such as Trina Turk, Milly, and Diane von Furstenberg for 50 to 70 percent off retail. Because the store deals directly with designers, it frequently carries current-season merchandise. Also, thanks to the slow economy, My Roommate’s Closet has more high-end inventory than ever.

» | $10 Haircuts

At Paul Mitchell the School in Pleasant Hill, students will cut your hair for $10. Or, have your hair colored for as low as $25.

» | Facial Specials

For $50, Danville’s Skin Ovations does a 60-minute facial that includes all of the essentials: cleansing, masks, extractions, and massage. On Mondays and Thursdays, the Spa at Lafayette Park Hotel gives a $30 discount on its 75-minute microderm crystalline facial—regularly priced at $165.

» | Discounts on Designers

Target’s GO International restocks several times a year with up-and-coming designers from around the world. A new shoe collection from Sigerson Morrison hits stores this month. Another great stop is Urban Outfitters, which recently tapped designers Geren Ford and Charlotte Ronson to create specialty lines—nearly all pieces sell for under $100.

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Win a limited-edition Kate Spade bag: Kate Spade made 50 brightly colored bags for its new store in Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza—and Diablo has one to give away to a lucky reader. To win the Kate Spade bag, click here.

Sign up for boutique e-mail blasts to get the scoop on sales. Most of our favorite haunts reward their customers (and trust us, you want these rewards). Deliciouz in Walnut Creek (www.deliciouz.com), Flaunt in Danville (www.shopflaunt.com), Iniam in Oakland (www.iniam.com), Me & Emmi in Pleasanton, and Duchess in Lafayette (www.shopduchess.com) all give members first crack at markdowns. Hush in Walnut Creek offers the same, and because it does e-commerce as well (www.myhush.com), you can hit the very best sales in your pajamas.