Sales to Sink Your Shopping Teeth Into This Week
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a marvelous weekend and Monday isn’t treating you too badly either. Should today’s tomorrow’s Metro fare increase be dragging you down a bit, here are some of this week’s super-hot deals to perk you right up:
Shutterfly.com is offering 50 percent off photo books through Aug. 10. with the code “BOOKA8.”
Lots of great styles are on sale at piperlime.com this week, too, both clothing and accessories.
For a limited time, sale items at South Moon Under are an additional 30 percent off.
Various items at Williams-Sonoma, in stores and online, have been discounted up to 75 percent.
And, this week will only get better as we approach and hit the weekend. Thursday, Aug. 5, is National Underwear Day, and freshpair.com will be offering 25 percent off over 20 brands to celebrate. And, you know what this weekend is … tax-free shopping time here in the Commonwealth — no sales tax on clothing and footwear under $100 and school supplies under $20, Friday, Aug. 6 until Sunday, Aug. 8!
Happy shopping!
– Natalie Kaar
Ps. You’re also sure to love today’s delicious Specialicious deal! Mmm … pizza!
Last-Minute Mother’s Day Deals
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Yours at Saks with any beauty purchase of $75 or more this week, a purse-sized refillable perfume atomizer (Saks)
Hello there, shoppers! Did you all have a wonderful weekend? I hope so! I also hope this rainy day doesn’t get you down. At least the wet weather is perfect for shopping (inside super-welcoming stores or from the comfort of a computer desk). And, should you have forgotten, there is a quickly approaching holiday to shop for before it’s too late: Mother’s Day, this coming Sunday, May 9.
While this week is prime time to shop at Mystique Jewelers, as I mentioned last week, loads of other fabulous options are out there as well. Plus, if you act fast, you won’t even have to pay any procrastinator penalties. Below is a but a peek at what I’m talking about, shoppers.
Mypublisher.com is offering a two-for-one deal on photo books. Create and purchase a photo book for your mom by 11:59 p.m. tonight and use the code “MOM241,” and you’ll receive a free copy of the book for yourself or someone else.
Williams-sonoma.com is also here to help last-minute shoppers. Place an order by 2 p.m. tomorrow for a free upgrade to rush shipping.
You can even still score a fantastic deal on flowers. Proflowers is offering a variety of gifts for Mom for 40 percent off, today only. Prices are to go up tomorrow.
If beauty products are your mom’s fave, you’ll also want to stop by Saks in Tysons this week. Through Sunday when you spend $75 on a beauty purchase, you’ll receive a purse-sized refillable fragrance atomizer, plus complimentary engraving.
Of course, moms deserve to buy themselves something nice, too. Possibly of interest: Freshpair.com is offering spring site-wide savings on bras, underwear and PJs. Use the code “SPRING10″ to save $10 off a purchase of $75 or more, “SPRING25″ to save $25 on purchases of $175 or more, and “SPRING50″ to shave $50 off your order of $275 or more through May 6. Just note that some exclusions apply.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Contests, Sales, Giveaways and More for Your Monday
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Good morning, shoppers! Just in case you have a case of the Mondays (don’t we all?), below you’ll find a little smash-up of various shopping perks to help bring out that pretty smile!
First, how about some free stuff?
Ladies, it’s that time of year again for the Neiman Marcus Beauty Event! When you spend $100 or more on cosmetics or fragrances online now through Monday, Mar. 8, or in stores this Thursday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, Mar. 7, you’ll score a denim tote bag full of incredible beauty samples from Dior, Le Mer and more!
Speaking of beauty, it’s all about the hair at Sephora.com right now. When you make a Sephora purchase online, make sure to enter the code “HAIRPICK” to snag a coveted hair product sample sure to make your style sizzle whether the weather does or not.
Meanwhile, at shopbop.com, it’s all about making the online shopping experience better than ever before. The always-awesome site now offers free return shipping in the U.S. as well as free shipping to anywhere in the world in three days or less!
Even more to love: The Limited is currently offering a free umbrella with every trench coat purchase, plus a 30-percent trench discount! I’d say a raincoat is probably a good idea if our spring ends up being anything like our winter in terms of precipitation.
Now, how about something that could land you free stuff in the future?
Banana Republic has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic for yet another fun contest. Enter Land the Look now for a chance to win free airfare to and from New York City for two, a two-night stay at Hudson, professional styling and$1,000 in new Banana Republic threads!
And wouldn’t some everyday deals be delightful?
Through tomorrow, you can save 20 percent on your first purchase at piperlime.com with the code “NIG7TWXH13Y”.
You can also score substantial savings at freshpair.com. All clearance items are now an additional 25 percent off with the code “LOW25″ through Saturday, Feb. 27.
Happy shopping!
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.
This Week’s Sweet Sales & Shop Events
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, November 16th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! What a weekend, right?! Yesterday we not only saw gorgeous sunny skies and warm temps but also a Redskins win. Even if you’re a Steelers fan like me, you just have to be happy for the hometown team. And, even though today is Monday, there are still plenty reasons to smile, particularly some incredibly exciting sales going on right now and a variety of sure-to-be-fun shopping events planned for later in the week.
As far as the sales go, here are a few of the most fabulous:
Freshpair.com, known for their incredible selection of designer underwear for men and women, is currently hosting a Pre-Thanksgiving Sale. Enjoy saving $5 on an order of $50 or more with the code “TURKEY” or make that $10 in savings on an order of $75 or more with the code “STUFFING” or, even better, $25 in savings on an order of $150 or more with the code “GRAVY” through Sunday, Nov. 22.
Skinstore.com, one of my absolute favorite beauty sites, is also hosting a fantastic sale. Save $30 on an order of $125 or more with the code “BUY125″ or receive $10 off of an order of $75 or more with “BUY75″ through the end of today.
Aram Boutique, a new Tysons Galleria store featuring European designer apparel, is also in on the sale action right now. Through Nov. 20, spend $1,500 or more, and you’ll snag a $500 gift card.
You can also score amazing deals on designer apparel at Saks right now, up to 40 percent off women’s merchandise and up to 25 percent off men’s.
And, Daily Candy is set to debut their new sample sale site, Swirl, on Thursday!
The events to jot down:
First, remember that The Dandelion Patch at Reston Town Center is hosting a very special Girls Night Out, featuring 20-percent savings, wine tastings, charity giving and much more tomorrow night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hump Day will be happenin’, too. Dante Ristorante in Great Falls is also hosting a special evening for the ladies featuring complimentary Italian hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a chance to check out new jewelry from Jewels by Park Lane, silk jackets by Modern Mary and eco-friendly clothes by KoolEarth. To RSVP, call 703-759-3131 or e-mail media@danteristorante.com.
The same goes for Thursday, as The Full Cup will be celebrating three great years in Alexandria by hosting a shopping soiree from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring tasty hors d’oeuvres and the store’s signature “Bra-tini” as well as a chance for shoppers to scope out new fall collections. Fittings will be offered by appointment (703-836-9441). Plus, the store is giving away three gift baskets (valued at $200 each) this month and donating a portion of each sale to the INOVA Breast Center to help fund free mammograms for patients at INOVA Health Systems.
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 / Monday, August 24th, 2009
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a terrific weekend despite Friday and Saturday’s rain. That kind of weather makes for prime indoor shopping time, right? At any rate, just as I try to do at the start of every work week, here’s some shopping- and fashion-related news that should help you squash those Monday blues.
First of all, if deals are what would delight you … Neiman Marcus is currently hosting their online Last Call clearance sale, which translates to designer savings of up to 65 percent off; you can also score free shipping from NM by entering “NMAUG” at checkout.
Also enticing: Select undergarments are now marked up to 50 percent off at freshpair.com for both men and women, where shipping is free on U.S. orders; at shopbop.com, you can now snag an additional 30 percent off items already marked 70 percent off with “300FF70″; and everything at Arden B, in Pentagon City and online, is buy one, get one 50 percent off (items of equal or lesser value) through the end of the day.
For those of you always intrigued by celebrity-designed duds, make sure to keep tabs on matchesfashion.com today. According to People, Gwyneth Paltrow’s seven-piece capsule collection of easy-to-wear basics for ZOEtee’s, “ZOEtee’s LOVES Gwyneth Paltrow,” is to debut there today, with all proceeds from the line to go to one of the fashionable star’s favorite children’s charities.
Finally, if you’re all about fashion-focused shows on the small and big screens, you’re going to want to set that DVR or stay up late for tonight’s “Late Show with David Letterman,” as Anna Wintour will be there to chat about the new documentary film feature “The September Issue,” about the making of Vogue.
