Posts Tagged ‘9/10/09’
Gearing Up Now for Super-shopping This Thursday
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Daja Round Toe Pump, originally $210, now $105 (www.bcbg.com)
Good morning, shoppers! I hope you all had a lovely holiday weekend. Did you bag a lot of bargains?! If you’re like me and were too busy to, fortunately there are still some amazing sales going on today.
For starters, you can still save 50 to 70 percent off original prices on sale items at BCBG, receive $10 off Wexler products at bathandbodyworks.com and take advantage of Neiman Marcus‘ online Spend More, Save More Bedding Event plus the store’s legendary Beauty Event, which is going on online now through Sept. 21 and is to run in stores Sept. 10 through Sept. 20.
And, besides, this Thursday promises to be a shopper’s dream. First of all, as many of you I’m sure are already aware, Thursday, Sept. 10, has been declared Fashion’s Night Out, in a global effort to promote retail, restore consumer confidence and celebrate fashion. While New York City is leading the way here in the States, several stores in our area are jumping into the action as well.
In MidCity D.C., a whole host of stores will be open until 11 p.m.; all Neiman Marcus stores are promising designer appearances and selling an exlusive $30 Fashion’s Night Out t-shirt of which 40 percent of proceeds will support the September 11 Memorial and Museum; and various Old Town Alexandria stores are to be participating as well, including Treat, which, is to offer a gift with purchase, treats and bubbly according to Maurisa Potts, an executive board member of the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce (GWFCC). The GWFCC is spearheading the local effort.
And, in Reston, a very special soiree is to take place on Thursday evening at The Dandelion Patch. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., the store will welcome the area’s betrothed couples to unwind, network and make friends with fellow engaged couples. Attendees may sip champagne, indulge in chocolate-covered delights thanks to The Chocolate Chick, take advantage of special discounts and chat with the Doreen Tisone, editor of Engaged Magazine, who will be on hand to distribute hot-off-the-press editions of the glossy.
Forget TGIF, it will be TGIT!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, August 31st, 2009
Maria Small Triple Zip Satchel, available in a variety of colors (colehaan.com)
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful weekend. Judging from the crowds at Fair Oaks Mall and Dick’s Sporting Goods yesterday, a lot of you were shopping. It’s hard to resist those fall fashions, isn’t it, even if it means only staring at them and drooling? Well, stay tuned as you haven’t experienced the end of your ogling.
Just a few of the places with spankin’ new standout inventory already in stock or soon to be added: Bloomers in Old Town Alexandria (924 King St.), Cole Haan in Tysons Galleria and Target in Sterling.
At Bloomers, known for their stylish and comfortable selection of sleepwear, loungewear and underwear, recent inventory additions include flirty PJs and chemises from Fleur’t as well as an assortment of must-have fall leggings, tights and other legwear from Hue.
As for Cole Haan, on Sept. 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Tysons store will host a launch party to celebrate the arrival of Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan, a fabulous new collection of footwear and handbags designed in collaboration with the fashionable tennis star. The collection’s fun, day-to-night footwear ranges from $138 to $328; handbags from $248 to $428. At the Tysons launch party, you will be able to enter to win a Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan handbag and will receive 20 percent off purchases made at the party. Flash your college I.D., and you’ll score an additional 10 percent discount. Of course, what would a party be without music and food? Expect both along with cocktails, gift bags and more. For more information, call 703-506-2115. For a little video preview of the line and to hear Sharapova’s take on it, click here.
And, as for Target, the next designer line you’re going to want to get in line for is Anna Sui for Target. What a no-brainer! First of all, the apparel was designed by Anna Sui. Second, her inspiration for the collection came in the form of one of our favorite guilty pleasures, “Gossip Girl”! Here’s a preview to tide you over until the collection hits the Sterling store and Target.com on Sept. 13.
