H&M Starts Selling Garden Collection and Sales Sprout Up All Over
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Hello there, shoppers! Anyone else thrilled that it’s Thursday? Not only is Friday just a day away and the weekend, just two, but it’s one of those days that is incredibly special for retail revelers like us.
Judging from my inbox, regardless of where you head today for a little retail therapy, you should find incredible inventory and stellar sales. I’ll point to several in a second, but first, I must mention the most exciting shopping event of the day: H&M’s gorgeous new Garden Collection, which we’ve been eyeing in magazine for months, is finally available in stores!
I seriously love so many of the spring-tastic, budget-respectful, eco-friendly pieces (made from environmentally adapted materials like recycled polyester, organic cotton and organic linen) that I don’t even care if I end up spying someone else out and about in the same styles I scoop up. Perhaps I’ll see a few of you at the Tysons store come lunch time!
Okay, now those promised sales:
Plenty of beautiful bargains are up for grabs at Bloomingdale’s, especially with the friends and family discount of 20 percent on most regular-priced and sale items, yours in stores and online until Sunday.
It’s also mega sale time at Banana Republic. For a limited time, save up to 40 percent on select spring dresses, pants, skirts, tops, accessories, etc., in stores and on the Web — plus free shipping on online orders over $150 with “BRSHIP150.”
Today is also an especially smart day to shop at smartbargains.com given that the site is offering an additional 25 percent off everything.
If you get all riled up by the Riley line at Lucky Brand, you should also prepare to get lucky. All Riley styles are now $30 off.
And, finally, if you think Kate is great, Kate Spade that is, now’s the time to go on a shopping spree; enjoy an additional 25 percent off sale items.
Yet that’s only the beginning of all the outstanding offers. Happy shopping!
Ps. Which sale are you most excited to take advantage of today? And, what’s your favorite look from the Garden Collection?
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, February 12th, 2010

Lavish by Heidi Klum Sleeveless Beaded Detail Maternity Blouse, $195 -- the second most-expensive item in the collection (destinationmaternity.com)
Hey there, shoppers! Happy Friday!
So, I’ve finally made it back to the office and am planning to run some errands later that have been put off for way too long. Should you be ready to show retailers your love again, too, you’re in luck. Sales abound, sure, as I’ve been mentioning all week — by the way, below are a few more for ya — but ridiculously good deals are not the only delights out there.
First of all, for any glowing expectant mothers among us, great news: Heidi Klum’s maternity designs for A Pea in the Pod and Motherhood Maternity are now available. And for those of you who prefer to shop online, destinationmaternity.com, which carries both lines, is offering free shipping with the code “DMLUVFS”!
Speaking of celebrities, several items from the Kardashian line for Bebe are available now as well. I’ll tell you what, I know the looks were designed by Kourtney, Kim and Khloe, but I think they are so very Kim. What say you?
Now, onward to those sweet, sweet sales … Here are a few more to keep note of as you bounce around town and your favorite browser:
The Dandelion Patch, in Vienna and Reston, is offering huge savings on wedding stationery for couples who purchase invitations now through Feb. 26: $75 off orders of $500 or more, $50 off orders of $500 or less, a free Patch Preferred membership card worth $350 in savings, and a gift card worth 10-percent of your invitation purchase. *Appointments are necessary. The Patch is also offering a special Valentine’s Day incentive. Spend $25 or more on Valentine’s Day purchases now through Sunday, and you’ll receive a free greeting card.
The Limited has slashed the prices of select shirts and shirt dresses by 40 percent and is offering all pants and jeans for $39.50, in stores and online, through Sunday, Feb 21.
Martin & Osa is offering a 20-percent discount online with the code “34197998″ through Monday, Feb. 15.
And Skinstore.com is doling out a 20-percent discount, too, site-wide with the code “LUV20″ for a limited time.
Happy shopping!
Ps. Don’t forget about the Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale and the Washington Design Center Sample Sale tomorrow!
Great Deals to Warm Your Heart and Banish Your Weather Woes
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, February 5th, 2010
Hello, hello shoppers! Natalie and I have been giving you the dish on the best Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your other half, but perhaps you don’t have a Valentine. That’s still no excuse to protest this holiday! There are tons of deals right now so you can treat yourself and feel all the love, without feeling the guilt.
It’s that time of year again, and Neiman Marcus has slashed prices on fall/winter items to welcome the new spring lines. Both in stores and online, Neimans currently has designer pieces from Stella McCartney, Nicole Miller, 3.1 Phillip Lim and other top designers marked up to 75 percent off! If you shop at their online store, you can even get free shipping for orders totaling over $200 with the code “FEBSHIP”. Neimans is also having their Pink Sale, which means that you can snag great deals on luxurious home goods like linens and flatware, too. It couldn’t be easier to indulge!
With Neiman Marcus on the brain, my mind quickly considered their offspring, and my favorite, Cusp. You can receive free shipping from their online store for any purchase with the code “CUSPLOVE”. I can certainly welcome spring with this new pair of DVF sandals (reg. $280, on sale for $65) or this Tory Burch pair (great neutral color; reg. $395, now $198) on my feet.
If you need something to team up with your sizzling new sandals, I recommend checking out South Moon Under. They’re having a killer sale featuring dozens of smokin’ items. You can even find some spring-worthy duds like sundresses and swimsuits offered for less than you’d expect. You know you’re going to need them in a few months, so why not take the plunge today at such a steal? I spotted the hot little Rampage number to the right for only $31.20. That’s 70 percent off their original price of $104! Enter the code “EXTRA30″ and you can get an additional 30 percent off sale items. With that deal, the suit is a must at only $21.84!
For those of you who are looking forward to warmer weather (everyone, right?), I also suggest heating things up by popping over to Bebe at Tysons Corner Center soon. The Kardashian sisters have teamed up with Bebe to design an exclusive line for the store that will debut in NoVA on February 11. With the sisters owning Dash stores in California and Florida, hopefully some of that heat will find its way to our frozen tundra.
I hope you stay warm this weekend with dreams of tropical weather and pina coladas. And if that doesn’t work, result to retail therapy and hit up some of those scorching sales on your computer.
Unfortunately, this weather has had some impact on the amazing events that were planned for this weekend. Here are some quick updates: As Natalie mentioned yesterday, next weekend you can look forward to the Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale, which has been rescheduled for February 13. The Engaged! Bridal Event that was originally scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled for March 28. And as for Crystal Couture, keep following their tweets at twitter.com/ccbid for updates on the events scheduled for tonight and tomorrow.
– Devon Carter
Sweet Seasonal Deals Here, There and Everywhere
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Sweating the fact that there are just two full shopping days left until Hanukkah starts and only 16 full days remaining to shop for Christmas? Fret not, friends; just take advantage of these amazing deals now:
First of all, if you’re looking for some super-fashionable handmade jewelry, don’t miss the Queen Bee sale events going on all week in Alexandria. You can also save on jewels at bluenile.com right now. Just enter the code “HOLIDAY49″ to score a 10-percent discount on build-your-own diamonds or items from the classic collection through Dec. 13. And, of course, don’t forget about the closing sale at Bailey Banks and Biddle.
Looking to check off several people on your list in one spot? Head to The Dandelion Patch tonight, either in Vienna or Reston, between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The store is offering shoppers 20 percent off on all in-store purchases, wine and hors d’oeuvres; and a calligrapher will be on hand to provide custom etching on holiday ornaments while customers wait. Just don’t forget to RSVP to reston@thedandelionpatch.com or vienna@thedandelionpatch.com.
Hoping to bag some beautiful boots? Thanks to Cityshopgirl.com, you can save 30 percent on Modern Vintage boots through Dec. 31. Just enter “CityShopGirl” at checkout.
Thinking you could certainly stand to add a new party dress to the rotation? Bebe is offering 15 percent off orders of $100 or more with the code “15OFF100″ – plus all dresses in stores and online are 25 percent off through Sunday.
As for other clothing deals, you can save 20 percent on purchases of $100 or more with the code “BRHOL20″ at bananarepublic.com today, 40 percent off everything at calvinklein.com with no code necessary and 25 percent off your entire purchase at ae.com with the code “56289347″ plus free shipping.
You can even score a super beauty bargain. The Medical Spa at Nova is offering two sensational packages for under $100. The “Me Time for Moms Package,” valued at $120 and costing just $90, features an Express Swedish Massage and an Express Deep Pore Cleansing Facial. Meanwhile, the “Down Time for Dads Package,” an even better bargain valued at $160 and costing just $90, includes a Gentleman’s Facial and an Express Swedish Massage.
Happy Shopping!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, October 9th, 2009

MARC by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Posh Hobo, regularly $428, now $225 (Cusp)***TOTALLY on my wish list!
Happy Friday, shoppers! What a fantastic day!
First of all, it’s time to congratulate our Shecky’s Goodie Bag Ticket Winners! Amy, Dani and Mimi: I hope you and your BFFs have a blast! See you there!
And, as promised, here is a breakdown of this weekend’s can’t-miss Columbus Day Sales (in alphabetical order and in addition to the remarkable sales mentioned on Wednesday):
Ann Taylor: up to 40 percent savings on already-reduced merchandise
Anthropologie.com: up to nearly 50 percent savings on everything
BCBG: 30 percent off all boots and outerwear
Bebe and bebe.com: up to 65 percent off sale items
Betsey Johnson: up to a 70 percent discount on select items throughout the store
Bloomingdale’s and bloomingdales.com: 25 to 40 percent off cold weather essentials
Calvinklein.com: 50 percent off sweaters and leather coats
Cusp and cusp.com: up to 40 percent off original prices store- and site-wide
E West Home: up to 50 percent off items throughout the store
Freshpair.com: 25 percent off men’s Calvin Klein underwear
Frontgate.com: savings up to $200 on the site’s finest pre-lit Christmas trees
Gap and gap.com: $25 off jackets and coats, $15 off vests for the whole family (includes maternity)
Karen Millen: up to 25 percent off store-wide during the midseason sale
Macy’s and macys.com: 20 to 50 percent off store- and site-wide, plus an extra 25 percent off clearance items online
Neiman Marcus and neimanmarcus.com: free NM Exclusive DKNY carryall with select women’s sportswear or dress purchases of $400 or more; plus, in stores: 50 percent off career and contemporary women’s apparel, 40 percent off dresses, 30 percent off denim **Also, prepare for some sweet dreaming; the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is now online!
Saks.com: 40 percent savings on women’s contemporary apparel
Sephora.com: five free samples with any purchase
Simon Pearce: weekend-long annual warehouse sale in Maryland, beginning today
Southmoonunder.com: 20 percent discount on denim with the code “DENIM20″
Stevemadden.com: 40 percent off all boots
And that’s only the beginning … Enjoy!
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, September 4th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! What a glorious day! It’s Friday, and this weekend is a long one! While there are many wonderful ways to spend it, according to a poll discussed on NBC4 this morning — which helped perk me up from a sleepy stupor — the two things the majority of us are most looking forward to doing this holiday weekend are, no, not getting extra sleep, but spending time with friends and family, and, you guessed it, shopping!
In an effort to get you well on your way to wish fulfillment, below are more great sales. If you missed yesterday’s list, here you go. Share all of the shopping fun with your friends and family, and consider your weekend complete!
In random order …
– Various discounts throughout Fredericksburg’s Simpatica, including some fabulous deals on designer denim and other popular apparel like tees by Michael Stars and Ella Moss (Make sure to check out the store’s new hobos and lightweight soy-cashmere wraps, too.)
– 65 percent off sale items at Bebe stores and online
– $39 denim at Urban Outfitters stores and online
– Up to 60 percent off everything from bedding to dinnerware to furniture (including patio sets) at Crate & Barrel Outlet stores and Crate & Barrel Outlet online
– An extra 30 percent off already reduced items at Bloomingdale’s stores and online, including really decent deals on denim, plus 20 to 50 percent off a sizable selection of home items
– 20 to 50 percent off almost everything at Macy’s stores and online, plus free shipping for online purchases of $99 or more with “FABFALL”
– 15 percent off regular, sale and clearance items, plus an extra 10 percent if using a Lord & Taylor credit card at Lord & Taylor stores with this in-store coupon and online with the promotional code “LDAY” for the 15 percent discount, “LDAYPLUS” for the additional 10 percent when using a Lord & Taylor card.
– 20 percent off, plus free shipping on orders of $100 plus, at shopadidas.com with the code “ADIDAS101″
– A free subscription to Harper’s Bazaar with purchases of $150 or more at saks.com and the code “BAZAAR”
– Up to 70 percent off select items, including amazing products from Strivectin and Kinerase at skinstore.com
– 10 percent off upholstery at Thomasville, plus other great savings throughout the store and financing available with no interest for a year
– New low prices on lots of furniture items, including mattresses, at Ikea stores and online
– Up to 75 percent off select furniture, lighting, bedding and more at Pottery Barn stores and online
– 50 percent off mattresses at Sleepy’s stores and online
– Opportunities to save $100 to $1,000 off furniture at Haverty’s stores and online, plus no down payment and free financing for 24 months for those who qualify
– 25 percent off everything at chickdowntown.com, even on recently-added sale merchandise with the code “LD25″
… And, friends, this is only the beginning!
Happy shopping!
Sales to Help You Swallow Tax Day
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! As you’re well aware, today is Tax Day. Whether you’re among the refund-receiving set or the sad-to-be-sending-it-to-Uncle-Sam set, I say you deserve a little something for filing on time. So, here’s a little heads-up on some super sales that could act as much more than a little pat on the back.
If you don’t mind heading into the District on a weekday:
Point those stilettos to Wink (3109 M St. NW) and “Strut Into Spring.” Fashion writer Makeda Saggau-Sackey & TV personality Paul Wharton will be on hand to help the fab boutique celebrate its fifth anniversary with a fashion show, some bubbly and treats, and a special 2o percent discount on in-store purchases! Drop by between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
If you prefer to stay on the suburban side of things:
The Limited could provide just the type of sales support you seek; through Sunday, April 26th, in stores and online, receive $30 off a $100 purchase or $20 off a $60 purchase.
Plus, serenity is right around the corner thanks to this week being Spa Week – nice timing, right? If wanting to get on the soothing spa action, click here to register at spaweek.com and see which businesses are participating in Virginia — there are nearly 30! (Speaking of spas, I can’t stop thinking about all of the soothing, absolutely glorious scents I sniffed at Vienna’s fantastic Valerianne yesterday, not to mention the softest towels I’ve ever touched — bamboo — for creating a spa-like atmosphere at home. More on that remarkable store later.)
Then again, if you prefer to keep it to the PC or laptop:
Don’t miss the last day to receive 20 percent off with code “CityShopGirl” at shoptheshoebox.com, fabulous new web partner to National Jean Company and home to shoes from a bevy of fantastic designers including Kate Spade, DVF and Marc Jacobs! Thanks again, cityshopgirl.com!
Of course, if you’re a Stuart Weitzman fan, you’ll also want to click here to save up to 65 percent on SW shoes at zappos.com!
Clubbebe members will also want to point their browser to bebe.com where they’ll receive 20 percent off all sale items today through Monday, April 20, with code “TAXBREAK” at checkout.
For those last-minute filers who find themselves particularly stressed, perhaps a little Bath & Body Works Stress Relief Aromatherapy could help cool those jets. And, good news: today only, aromatherapy items are just $8 at bathandbodyworks.com.
