Want to live like a princess on a paupers budget? Turn to the web.

Screen shot 2010-07-06 at 10.01.49 AMShopping sprees at the trendiest boutiques, having a masseuse on call , multi-course dinners at the hottest Hollywood eateries. Yes, everyone would agree that life as a Hollywood star would be fabulous, especially if you’re stuck cruising the drive-through to save a few dollars. But two new websites have come along that allow everyone to partake in the good life at prices that will make wallets say “Hello Lover.”

Bergine and Living Social are two new lifestyle websites that offer up to 70% off the regular price for fashionable shopping, relaxing spa treatments, amazing entertainment happenings, delish dining and much more (hot-air balloon rides, hotel stays, you name it).

Bergine, which just launched their L.A. edition last month, is the more luxury-minded of the two sites — kind of like Gilt Group, but for experiences. Offers including a half-off a Sonya Dakar signature fitness facial, a $100 champagne-fueled shopping spree at Feature in Brentwood that only costs you $60 and a four-course chef’s tasting menu at Chaya Downtown for $45. Deals occur daily and weekly, and Bergine has a flexible 24-hour cancellation policy for those that get too spend happy (you know who you are).

Screen shot 2010-07-06 at 10.02.09 AMFor shoppers that want to indulge at a more modest level, Living Social is the way to go. Prior deals have included shopping at M. Fredric, a sunset cruise around Newport Harbor and $40 worth of food and bev at Tarascos in Silver Lake for just $20. We recently went crazy for an 80-minute combo deep tissue massage for a mere $37.50. Your credit card will be charged once the deal ends for the day, so cancellations must be made ASAP if you change your mind.

Membership to both sites is free, and perks are given for friends and family that purchase deals with you (who can eat $40 worth of Mexican food by themselves, anyway?). Sign up at bergine.com and livingsocial.com

-Rakhee Bhatt

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