Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Hello there, shoppers! With all of the fabulous denim options out there do you still manage to feel a bit baffled as to which styles would suit you best?
Find out the best options to fit your figure and lifestyle by chatting with 7 for All Mankind jeans designer Jen Garcia each Thursday, from 7-9 a.m. EST on 7 for All Mankind’s Facebook page. Garcia will field questions in real time as they come in on the wall.
Petite and looking for a pair or two that are especially pleasing? Have dangerous curves and don’t want to cover them up too much? Have super-long gams and looking for jeans that also go the distance?
Find them!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Friday, August 19th, 2011
Hello there, shoppers! Happy Friday!
Nothing against diamonds — hey, they’re my birthstone — but I think the perfect pair of jeans is really a girl’s best friend. My fashion besties go by the name of Hudson and J Brand. Maybe your BFFs answer to the names AG, Citizens of Humanity, Current/Elliott, 7, Paige, Joe’s … True Religion? Fortunately hanging out together doesn’t have to cost you a pretty penny — that is if you take advantage of some awesome sales.
Through Aug. 22, Cusp is offering all designer denim at 20 percent off, online and in stores.
Anthropologie has select designer denim styles reduced drastically, like these Paige flares, now just $99.95, regularly $189, in stores and online — the sale racks in stores are your best bet. I couldn’t believe the denim deals at the RTC Anthro last weekend!
Shopbop currently has all kinds of killer denim deeply discounted — many prices slashed 50 percent.
And South Moon Under has select styles on a major sale.
Happy shopping! And have a great weekend!
–Natalie Kaar
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Fashionistas, if you’re like me and really dig designer denim but refuse to pay full price for it, you’re really in for a treat this weekend at Old Town’s Treat!
On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26-27, the fabulous store is offering an extra 30-percent discount on all denim from brands including J Brand, 7 for All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity and more! Of course, given Treat’s everyday sample sale prices, this means up to 65 percent off retail!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Crazy-Good Sales and a Super-Cool Corcoran Event
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Designer Nick Verreos (Photo: Corcoran College of Art & Design)
Good morning, shoppers! I can’t tell you how both exciting and difficult it is to write these December posts. I mean, there is so much fantastic stuff to cover in so little time! Take today, for instance.
The Top 10 Gifts Up for Grabs:
1.) For a limited time, freshpair.com is offering a 25-percent discount on the new line of underwear and loungewear from Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier.
2.) Tomorrow through Dec. 13, 30-percent savings are up for grabs with the Friends & Family code “9DECFFE” at luckybrand.com.
3.) Big discounts are being offered on 7 for All Mankind apparel thanks to billiondollarbabes.com. The code “SHOP7″ equals savings of $25 on $200 purchases, $50 on $300 purchases and $100 on purchases of $500 or more — plus free shipping — now through Dec. 12.
4.) Saks.com is currently hosting a designer sale, featuring 40-percent savings on luxurious gifts for the whole family.
5.) Today only, endless.com is offering a 40-percent discount on hundreds of designer styles, and the site will be serving up a new deal daily through Dec. 12.
6.) Lowes.com is unleashing a new deal every day, now until Dec. 19.
7.) Today is day two of Hysteria’s 24 days of surprises, and, wow, today’s prize is incredible!
8.) Madisonbelle of Leesburg is offering a free small holiday bouquet from Fleur de Lune to anyone who makes a purchase tomorrow.
9.) The fab local jewelry designer Queen Bee Designs is set to host a Holiday Trunk Show and Sale soon on several convenient dates and times, featuring jewelry and accessories at wholesale prices, up to 50 percent off retail. Click here for the details and to RSVP.
10) Next Wednesday, Dec. 9, the Corcoran will welcome Nick Verreos, best known for appearing on Project Runway, both as a contestant on Season 2 and as a guest judge this season! The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) grad, whose NIKOLAKI designs have been worn by Heidi Klum and Eva Longoria Parker among other stars, will be speaking on his design inspirations and discussing the next generation of fashion. The event will include a wine and cheese reception post-lecture, sponsored in part by FIDM. For tickets, click here.
Ps. Because I love ya, here is an opportunity to enter to win a Birkin! And, here is the scoop on how you could soon sport a stylin’ Ralph Lauren Rugby wardrobe, too.
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all are doing well and looking forward to some late-night shopping or bonding with fellow bridal buds tonight. As for those of you will be otherwise occupied this evening, the good news is that there are plenty of delicious shopping nuggets to nosh on now, including a very special way for you to help a fabulous local boutique become even more fabulous.
A few examples:
Today, the last day of a special two-day sale, you can save 20 percent on select designer tees at shopbop.com with a denim purchase and the code “DENIMNTEE20″.
If you spend $350 or more on regular-priced merchandise at Cusp stores or online between today and Sept. 17, next Thursday, you’ll receive a free super-chic black bib necklace, a Cusp exclusive.
If you’re a fan of The Dandelion Patch, stationery and gift store extraordinaire of Reston and Vienna well-known for community involvement in addition to having an incredible inventory, you could help the store become even better. The Dandelion Patch has been nominated to win $100,000 in grant and marketing support from American Express as part of the SHINE A LIGHT program, and is seeking endorsements to increase their chances of winning. Visit here to endorse the store today.
For those of you who love checking out celeb-designed frocks to see which stars truly have a fashion eye without the help of a stylist, you should be pleased to know that Lindsay Lohan is now an artistic advisor at Emanuel Ungaro, where she has been working closely with the design house’s newly appointed chief designer Estrella Archs. And, their collaborative spring/summer 2010 designs will take to the runway as soon as Oct 4, at Paris Fashion Week.
Now through Sunday, Sept. 13, you can score some free pants at The Limited, with a jacket purchase that is. This means you could snag a full Studio400 suit for less than $100.
And, finally, while they last, you can score PRPS skinny jeans, regularly $350, for less than $120 today at smartbargains.com, plus a variety of super-discounted jeans by 7 for All Mankind, Hudson, Yanuk and more.
Enjoy!
Ps. Do you think a Lohan-inspired Ungaro line is a good idea or feel like she should stick to leggings and spray tanner?
Fashion, Tea & Charity: A True Trifecta
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, August 10th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a great weekend and are successful in staying cool today. Fortunately, the temps are forecast to be closer to normal by 4 p.m. this Thursday afternoon (8/13); after all, it will be tea time!
Continuing their Fashion Teas for a Cause series, the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is teaming up with 7 for All Mankind to benefit The Wolf Trap Young Professional Society (WTYPS). WTYPS brings together emerging leaders, primarily aged 21 to 39, from all industries to enhance the greater Washington area’s cultural scene while fostering members’ knowledge of, and involvement with, the performing arts.
Set in the new ENTYSE Restaurant & Lounge, afternoon tea will be presented with a modern twist, including Pastry Chef David Nolan’s cupcakes and champagne, as models sporting the season’s latest trends stroll by guests’ tables. Children are welcome to attend and enjoy the regularly presented Peter Rabbit Tea, created especially for kiddos aged 12 and under, which features super-yummy delights like peanut butter and jelly, ham and cheese finger sandwiches, Peter Rabbit sugar cookies and Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate.
To make a reservation or receive additional information, call Restaurant Reservations at 703-506-4300. The price per person to attend starts at $40 per adult, $24 per child, plus tax and gratuities. Ten percent of proceeds from the event will benefit WTYPS.
Lingering, Totally Lovable Sales
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, July 6th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a fantastic holiday weekend! If, like me, you found yourself too busy celebrating and catching up with friends and family to do much shopping, and you’re still hoping to snag some serious sales, consider yourself in luck. What follows is a brief description of a few of the many dynamite discounts that remain.
Looking for furniture? At Bo Concept in Tysons Galleria, leather sofas are on sale, selling for 25 to 35 percent off, while supplies last.
Hoping to spy some sexy new jeans on a solid sale? Tysons Galleria’s 7 for All Mankind store is offering $25 off purchases of $150 or more today through July 31 with this coupon.
Agree that a girl can never have enough shoes? You can still take advantage of Lord & Taylor‘s Buy More, Save More sandals event, which ends later today. Here’s a peek at the awesome array you simply don’t want to miss. A special heads-up for online shoppers: You’ll receive free shipping on orders of $150 or more.
Is your family in need of some casual weekend wear? You can save 20 percent off your next gap.com purchase of regular-priced duds between now and Thursday, July 9, with the code “FRIEND”.
Instead, are you looking for a cute new handbag, some fun flats or hot heels to complete your own summertime look? Kate Spade is still running one heck of a sale. To score the best looks before they sell out, check out the designer’s online selection or head to the Georgetown store (3061 M) today. And, for everything from sultry dresses to carefree tops and jewelry that rocks, make sure to take advantage of chickdowntown.com‘s Independence Day Sale, featuring 30 percent off site-wide with the code “JULY4″, before it ends at midnight.
Happy Post-holiday Shopping!
If there are any additional sales you can’t help but to share with other shoppers, please do so below!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Katie Holmes rocking the Prps Dart Skinny Jean in "vintage" wash (singer22.com)
Good morning, shoppers! So, I’d be willing to bet that for many of you when it comes to what you treasure most in your closet, it’s a certain pair of just long enough, perfectly colored, go-with-everything, super-comfortable, bum-hugging, knock-’em-dead jeans! (Hey, I think if I ruined my hubby’s Lucky gray slim bootlegs, he may just ask for a separation–or perhaps he’d do the wash from now on.)
Am I right? If so, and you’re in the market to introduce another outstanding pair to your life, don’t miss the following deals:
–Beginning tomorrow, June 25, through July 12, select denim and other apparel for men and women at Lucky and luckybrand.com will be offered at 50 percent off original prices!
–Right now at Saks and saks.com, select women’s denim (brands including Citizens of Humanity, 7 for All Mankind, J Brand, Rock & Republic and others) is marked 25 percent off; buy early for the best selection, and note that prices will go back up next Monday, June 29.
–At noon today, Gilt Groupe members are invited to score worker-inspired women’s Prps jeans for a practical steal.
–And, there are also some amazing designer denim deals at South Moon Under. Here’s the online selection for both women and men.
Terrific Deals in Travel, Technology, Totally Hip Apparel
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, May 28th, 2009

iPod Touch (Apple)
Good morning, shoppers! Who says you can’t have everything? Not me — well, at least not today. That’s because my inbox is flooding over with especially good deals on just about everything you can imagine.
Like to travel? Of course you do. And, good news: You’ll save 20 percent on a Marriott Hotels weekend stay enjoyed this summer, between May 21 and September 7, if you book it by next Tuesday, June 2.
Are you or do you know a college student who totally craves knowledge and a shiny new computer? Even more reason to buy a Mac: Apple is now giving college students who buy a qualifying Mac — a MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or iMac — a free iPod touch.
I don’t even have to ask if you enjoy buying clothes, so I know you’ll love this … Madisonbelle, in Leesburg, is hosting a Top to Bottom Savings Event today and tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., both days. What’s in store — beyond new shorts from Free People, Lucky and Sanctuary, and a great selection of cropped denim by 7 for All Mankind, 1921 and Joe’s — is the opportunity to save 10 percent on your most expensive top or tee purchase and 10 percent on your most expensive bottom. And, that’s not all; while supplies last, each customer who makes a $100 purchase will receive a potted geranium. Plus, the store will offer sweet, healthier treats from Soulful Sweets each day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
And, finally, for all of you entertainers who are busy gearing up for a festive summer, make sure to review any products you buy at Crate & Barrel at crateandbarrel.com. Each time you do so before July 6, you’ll automatically be entered to win a $1,000 Crate and Barrel Shop Card. Also, while you’re sprucing up the abode, don’t forget that when it comes to amazing home items, Vienna’s Valerianne will give you 10 percent off if you are a first-time shopper there and mention SWAG.
New Inventory at Area Stores, Amazing Short-time Sales
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Since these rainy days can get a girl, or guy, a little down, here’s some extra special shopping love for you: sensational new selections at a few of the most amazing local stores and two sales, one in-store and one web-only, that are sure to make any shopper smile. All that’s missing from today bringing the perfect shopping storm is stores showering customers with cash!
Incredible new inventory calling your name
Leave it to Hysteria to tempt like no other. Just a few of the store’s new arrivals: got-to-have-it apparel from Tory Burch, cute Calypso dresses for the kiddos, light-weight denim from Citizens of Humanity (including white Bermudas) and in-demand bags from Danielle Nicole (who will be in store tomorrow, May 8, along with sparkling wine and cupcakes!). Plus, the hip workout line Beyond Yoga – which you may have spotted on stars like Reese Witherspoon and Cindy Crawford – is to arrive at Hysteria any day now. Also, look for news on The Attic at Hysteria, which, when it opens soon, will feature discount merchandise from Hysteria and The Shoe Hive twice a week!
The fashionable folks in Fredericksburg are certainly in on the temptation action as well. Simpatica (810 Caroline St.; website is temporarily down) has added new sizes and styles of the hottest designer denim from Citizens of Humanity (Ava Straight Leg, Cropped Kelly in blue and white, Bermuda Short and Dita Petite), 7 for All Mankind (Dojo Cropped and Bermuda Short) and Joe’s Jeans (Cropped Socialite in blue and white).
And, last but not least, Leesburg residents should be especially pleased to find out that Madisonbelle is now a proud carrier of super-comfy Splendid apparel, just in time for an easy breezy summer.
Sales that will make you scream, “SOLD!”
For some sweet sale action, the web event you don’t want to miss is chickdowntown.com‘s Friends & Family Sale, taking place now through tomorrow. Enter the code “F&F25″ to save 25 percent on hot looks from these incredible designers!
If you prefer the brick-and-morter route, I say head into Georgetown. It’s Thursday night after all, and Steve Madden (3109 M St.) is offering 25 percent off from 5 to 7 p.m.
Happy shopping!