Fun Retail Rundown for Your Friday

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, May 1st, 2009

Happy Friday, shoppers! Let’s hear it for the first day of May! Besides, soon it will be pool time! Life is good — and so are the sales and selections in area stores and online right now, in case you’ve been too busy to notice.

For instance:

In terms of new collections: Plus-size trendsters are now able to buy fiercely fashionable, bargain-basement clothing from Forever 21. That’s thanks to the new Faith 21 line, which is being offered online and in select stores, including the one at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, for the first time today. Also, did you hear that David Beckham  has decided to not leave all of the designing fun to his dearest Posh? Teaming up with James Bond (not 007 but the proprietor of the sneaker chain Undefeated), Becks is designing a fall/winter line for Adidas, Originals by Originals.  According to GQ, “The end product is on-trend American sportswear in relaxed fits and luxurious fabrics, including leather, cashmere and silk.”

As far as sales go: Today is the last day to receive an extra 15 percent off spring coats and jackets at bluefly.com, where 1,000s of styles are currently marked up to 75 percent off already. Tomorrow, May 2,  is the last day to take advantage of 30 percent savings at Clarendon’s Farinellis and shopfarinellis.com with the code “cityshopgirl.” And, Sunday, May 3, is the last day to score 30 off during the Friends & Family Sale at anntaylorloft.com with the code “FRIENDS.”

Sales that are being offered for a little while longer include the Friends & Family Sale at Macy’s, where you’ll enjoy an extra 25 percent off (10 percent off electrics, furniture, mattresses and area rugs) with this coupon or the online code “MACYSFF” through Mon., May 4.  Plus, through Wed., May 6, at gap.com, buy pants, shorts or skirts, and you’ll snag a top for 50 percent off with the code “DEAL.” Also, at Banana Republic through Mother’s Day, May 10, spend $100, and you’ll receive a $30 gift card. And, in case you missed yesterday’s post on Mother’s Day gift buying, here it is again, so you don’t miss out on great ideas and the opportunity to save 10 percent at Valerianne!

Finally, as far as free stuff goes: Enjoy free shipping at cusp.com with the code “SPRING.”  And, at chickdowntown.com, leave a comment on Amy’s blog, and you could win a $500 gift card!

Happy shopping!

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