Yearly Archives: 2011
Sponsored Post The Outnet.com: Designer Deals for New Year’s Eve & beyond
If you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve Dress that is really special, Shop THE OUTNET.COM for 200+ designer brands at 40 to 60% off. Designers on sale now include Roland Mouret, Marni, Halston, Alexander Wang, Tibi, Burberry Prorsum, Chloe and Missoni. If you are looking for something unique, do give the OutNet a look.
Early Christmas Clearance Sales Dec. 23rd: Zara and Nordstrom Rack
Remember when the Christmas clearance sales used to start after Christmas? Well, now a few retailers are officially jumping the gun and starting early. That means it’s possible for last minute shoppers to possibly get the best deals. ZARA’s semi-annual sale begins this Friday, December 23rd. My spies tell me the sale will feature reductions [...]
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Christmas
Pictured: My fashionable Christmas Card from TJ Maxx Are you ready shoppers? This is it, the final Christmas countdown. There are 3 days left to go. I have to admit it, I’m a little stressed. I made the last priority mail shipping today with final gifts and Christmas cards, but I am not done yet. [...]
Hot Tip: Old Navy To Giveaway Freebies to 3,000 Lucky Snap Appy Users This Thursday – Saturday
Here’s a freebie alert! Starting tomorrow, Thursday, December 22nd through Saturday, December 24th, Old Navy is giving away 3,000 “high-value” freebies to lucky Snap Appy winners. This exclusive deal starts at 9:00am PST each day and this week’s prizes include boots, women’s jeans and cozy socks. To have a chance to get the freebies, all you have to do is download Old [...]
Sponsored Post: Groupon Joins the Membership Reward Program + a Groupon Gift Card Giveaway for Christmas to Celebrate
Just in time for Christmas the grand daddy of good deals, Groupon (aka Group Coupon), has joined the American Express Membership Rewards program. This means, that if you are American Express Cardmember who has enrolled in the Membership Rewards program ( if you haven’t , click here to do so) you cash in 1,500 points for [...]
Last Minute Holiday Gifts at Gilt Groupe + Longchamp at ventee-privee
Are you still searching for a few holiday gifts today? If you want to shop and avoid traffic and crowds, check out Gilt Groupe today. Their last minute sale includes candles, jewelry and apparel. Click here to use my invite to shop. Sample items range bangles by Kenneth Jay Lane to candles by Archipelago, jewelry [...]
Affordable Luxury at Sequels Boutique Online and in Beverly Hills
Pictured: Inside the racks of designer deals at Sequels Beverly Hills A short distance from the high-priced shops on Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard sits a little treasure of a shop: Sequels Boutique. If you live in Southern California, you’ll find Sequels Boutique at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Charleville Boulevard, across the [...]
New research shows thrift is chic for holiday shoppers
Pictured: A holiday greeting card of the rotunda at Neiman Marcus, San Francisco If you read this blog, then you are already interested in saving and actively working to maximize your holiday shopping budget and your year round fashion expenses. Frugal is now for everyone. New market research confirms what I’ve been talking about for [...]
Sponsored Post: Tips to Help Job Hunters Dress on a Budget + a Giveaway from the American Express Millennial Program
Pictured: The White House Black Market Work Kit, stylish & affordable office fashions One of the most heartbreaking things about this economic downturn, at least to me, is how hard it is for young adults in their 20′s to find a job. After paying for an expensive college education, or even graduate degree, many graduates [...]
Holiday Shopping for the men in your life, it’s not always what we want to give
Pictured: Gift for men, from a surprising source, Weight Watchers. Now begins one of the most challenging tasks on my Christmas shopping list….the gift for the men in my life (the BF, my Dad and my brother). Every year I sigh, I really DID try:). Buying for men presents a singular challenge. There is an [...]





















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