Posts Tagged ‘Hysteria’
SALES & NEWS: End-of-the-Year Deals
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, December 30th, 2011
Hello, shoppers!
Gifts have been exchanged, and the tinsel is slowly making its way down from around the tree – the holidays might be coming to an end, but the shopping season is still alive and well.
Every shop in town, from our favorite department stores to corner boutiques, is cutting prices in the name of the New Year. And SWAG is here to shine a little light on the best, and most fashion-forward, winter sales.
Hysteria in Old Town is taking 30 percent off fall and winter merchandise starting today. The boutique’s designer labels have all been marked down, with Diane von Furstenberg, Smythe and Tory Burch just a few of the names on the winter sale rack. Hysteria’s neighbor shop The Shoe Hive is also in on the winter sale, but do make sure you fall in love with your purchase – all sale items at both stores are final sale.
Hysteria's Smythe trench on sale for $431. (Photo courtesy of shophysteria.com)
Remember that Urban Chic in Fairfax is ringing in the New Year with their company-wide blowout sale Jan 2-14. Very close by, also at Fairfax Corner, Undeniable Boutique has slashed prices on dresses just in time for NYE with many marked 25 percent off.
It’s also the most wonderful time of the year: Bloomingdale’s annual After Christmas sale, of course. The clearance cuts up to 75 percent off women’s clothing, up to 50 percent off men’s, kids’, jewelry, shoes and handbags and up to 50 percent off home items. The sale’s good online and in-store through Monday and is running with Bloomie’s semi-annual handbag sale – 30 percent off everyone from Kate Spade to Marc Jacobs.
Bloomingdale's Theory Arlinda dress, on sale for $249. (Photo courtesy of bloomingdales.com)
Gap is clearing out their winter collection with a 60-percent-off holiday sale. Everything from wide-leg trousers to skinny jeans to the classic’s casual cardigans and knit sweaters have been slashed. And Gap’s sister store Banana Republic is sweetening the deal with 30 percent off sale items, online only, until Jan. 1.
Gap's boatneck buttoned sweater, on sale for $20. (Photo courtesy of gap.com)
Plus, holiday items are on final clearance at The Dandelion Patch — now up to 50 percent off!
Happy shopping, and saving in the New Year!
– Chloe Gould
PS. Arlington’s Crystal Boutique starts their pre-spring sale Jan. 19! Check out their winter fashions from Lafayette 148, Alicia Peru and Bordado.
This Weekend’s Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, August 8th, 2011
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Hello, there, shoppers! As if you weren’t already looking forward to the weekend, here’s another great reason to be full of anticipation: This Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., is the 2nd Annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale, featuring amazing savings throughout the Old Town Boutique District!
A few samples of the many deals that should delight you:
Diva is offering a 50-percent discount on everything except jewelry.
Hysteria is selling all summer sale merchandise for 80 percent off.
Monday’s Child is slashing prices on all children’s clothing and sandals 65 percent.
The Full Cup is discounting select panties, shapewear and T-shirts 40 percent.
Treat is offering all kinds of summer apparel and accessories at up to 85 percent off!
And, The Spice & Tea Exchange — love their spice blends, especially the Grilled Fish Blend and Butcher’s Rub — is offering several BOGO offers and a drawing for a $100 spice and tea basket.
But that’s only the beginning!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Style Report: Ladylike Blazers
Posted by alexandra / Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Hello, shoppers! Fall is rapidly approaching, and the season’s newest looks are hitting stores, well, now. And right now, I’m loving all the cute blazers stores have been stocking up on!
Go for a more conservative look for work or switch it up with some fun embelishments, such as beading, big buttons, a bold color or even sequins. Get one with some girly details for lunch with the ladies. And if you want to be really daring, try one with some fun animal print! Whichever way you wear them, this ladylike look has a flattering shape and gives any outfit an extra boost of class and style.
You’ll love these examples of my new favorite fall trend:
Cropped Waterfall Blazer, $24.50 (Forever 21) Light and breezy, throw it on over a dress for a lunch date!
Beige Blazer, $38 (Gossip on 23rd) This sleek, feminine look is perfect for brightening up your office attire!
Lauren by Ralph Lauren 'Justin' Stretch Cotton Sateen Jacket, $169 (Bloomingdales) A fun and flirty color, a sleek fit, bold buttons... What's not to love?
Leona Bow Blazer, $200.90 (Hysteria) You'll love the rich navy color, and the bow gives it a great feminine touch!
Elizabeth and James Leather Sleeve Leopard Print Faux Fur Blazer, $895 (Nordstrom) In the mood to let your wild side show? The animal print in this eye-catching blazer is a great way to spice things up!
Happy Shopping!
–Alexandra Scarfone
Posted by alexandra / Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Hello, shoppers! It might feel like summer is flying by with July right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still some time left for a little shopping! Not to mention, all your favorite stores tend to have their midsummer sales right around now…
Head to the mall to get a short (or long…) relief from the humidity, and make sure to check out one my favorite summer trends while you’re there: peasant blouses circa the 1970s. You’ll love this look for a few reasons. One, it’s flowy and super-flattering for many different body types. Two, the blouses come in tons of fun patterns and colors. Three, they’re lightweight and versatile; pair them with some cute jean shorts for a lunch with friends or with a long skirt for work! (Hint: if you go this direction with the style, be sure to pick a structured skirt with a slimming hem to balance the blouse.)
Check out some of this summer’s flirty peasant blouses:
Diane von Furstenberg 'Stina' Blouse, $198 (Nordstrom) Pair it with a slimming skirt for a great work look!
Rosette's Peasant Top, $15.80 (Forever 21) Easy on the wallet and on the eyes; the perfect summer top!
Robert Freymann 'Irina' Top, $95 (Hysteria) Pair with jeans to convert this great summer look into a fall transition!
Short Sleeved Lace Inset Top, $128 (Free People) The lace details give this blouse a pretty, feminine feel (and lace just happens to be a big hit this summer!)
Happy Shopping!
–Alexandra Scarfone
Winter Extravaganza and Other Weekend Sales
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, January 28th, 2011
Chandelier Artwork (shopthenestegg.com)
The work week is almost through! Woot woot! But before you sign off and sail out the door, below are a few sales to keep in the back of your mind. It’s looking like a bargain-filled weekend around NoVA, kids! Plus, did you see that Anthropologie is unveiling a wedding line on Feb. 14?! As my buddy Laura said, “Time for a re-commitment ceremony!”
First, Hysteria and The Shoe Hive in Old Town are having a Winter Extravaganza sale. Today through Sunday, take an additional 20 percent off sale prices that are already 50 percent off original prices!
Also, don’t forget about the White Sale at Vienna’s Valerianne, through Feb. 6, featuring 20 percent off custom orders and up to 65 percent on in-stock comforters, towels, sheet sets, placemats and more. Similarly, there’s still time to enjoy the bedding sale at Old Town’s Red Barn Mercantile, though not much; 20-percent savings on in-stock and custom orders of designer bedding end Jan. 31.
And for those of you who don’t really care about deals, you just want something to get you out of the winter dumps, check out the new inventory at The Nest Egg in Fairfax. (If my Valentine is actually reading this … ideas, ideas, ideas.)
Oh, and speaking of Valentine’s Day, if your dude digs a great shave, this weekend you can grab a Friends & Family 20-percent-off deal at The Art of Shaving.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Happy Hump Day: Deals You’ll Dig NOW
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Hello there, shoppers! For those who aren’t already on their way over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s, or in panic mode with lots o’ visitors to arrive any minute, I just had to share a few sales happening now that could rival even those of Black Friday. The bonus: They don’t require facing humanity at inhumane hours.
First, I recommend high-tailing it to Old Town. I just received an e-mail from Hysteria with one very enticing offer: Mention the e-mail offer to receive some serious pre-holiday sale goodness: a 30-percent discount on most full-priced apparel (sans holiday apparel and accessories) from J Brand, Milly, Trina Turk, Autumn Cashmere and more!
Other places you can save significantly today:
Tinyprints.com is offering 10 percent off orders of $49 plus, 15 percent off orders of $99 plus and 25 percent off orders of $199 plus with the code TPNOV25. Offer ends 11/27 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Bath and Body Works is offering their 2010 Black Friday V.I.P. Bag, loaded with over $115 in loot, online today for just $10 with any $40 purchase and the code VIP2010.
Specialicious.com is offering a $30 voucher for shopping at the gift-packed Nest Egg in Fairfax Corner for just $15 today (note: they have Lafco candles, which Oprah and I both count as a fave) plus half-off deals at TurCuisine and D.C.’s Holiday Wine Mall.
Banana Republic is offering 25-percent savings today through Sunday, online and in stores. For the online savings, enter BRTHANKS.
Pottery Barn is offering 20 percent off all wreaths, garlands and ornaments today through Nov. 28, online and in stores.
Woot.com is offering the Dyson DC17 Animal Cyclone Upright (a dream machine) for just $359.99, which usually sells for over $500!
And that’s only the tip of the iceberg!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Almost Sidewalk Sale Time in Old Town
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, August 9th, 2010
Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a marvelous tax-free weekend! While today is Monday, not exactly everyone’s favorite day, there are many reasons to smile as we look forward to what the next weekend will have in store for us.
This coming Saturday, Aug. 14, 60 Old Town Alexandria stores will be offering huge savings and other remarkable shopping perks through the city’s first city-wide Summer Sidewalk Sale!
A few of the many fabulous offers that caught my eye:
Periwinkle is offering 50 to 75 percent off select summer merchandise.
Diva is offering “insanely discounted pieces” and an extra 60-percent discount on sale merchandise.
Apple Seed is offering 50 percent off baby summer clothing and 35 to 50 percent off summer maternity clothing.
Treat is extending an additional 25-percent discount on sale items.
Hysteria is offering 20 percent off already discounted items.
Current Boutique is offering 20 percent off select items.
And The Shoe Hive is promising summer shoes at 60 to 70 percent off!
Yet that’s just the tip of the iceberg!
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar
Ps. To flex your saving muscles today, scroll on over to Specialicious, for 40-percent savings at Moby Dick House of Kabob!
Hysteria, The Shoe Hive Beat the Heat with Bargains
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, July 23rd, 2010
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Happy Friday, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all have fabulous weekend plans ahead of you. Here’s also hoping those plans include a little stop in Old Town. After all, I wouldn’t want my fellow fashionistas to miss The Shoe Hive and Hysteria’s Beat the Heat Tag Sale.
Today, July 23, through Sunday, July 25, the two remarkable boutiques are offering loads of fabulous shoes and apparel from designers including DVF, Milly and Theory for $25 or $50 each! Yes, you don’t need to schedule a trip to the optometrist, you read that right … $25 or $50 each!
By the way, my buddy Lucile and I hit the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale last evening as well as the sale racks at Bloomingdale’s in Tysons. Good stuff, shoppers, good stuff, including a gorgeous Nanette Lepore dress for a steal! You’ll also find decent deals at Banana Republic this weekend.
Happy shopping!
– Natalie Kaar
Ps. How do some salon and spa savings sound? Pretty good, right?! Don’t miss this weekend’s Specialicious deal!
Today’s Biggest Temptation: J Ryan Jewelry at Hysteria
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Fig Shell Necklace by J Ryan Jewelry, $295 (J Ryan Jewelry)
Good morning, shoppers! Happy hump day!
I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly daydreaming about spring these days. It felt so good to flip my desk calendar to March last Friday, I literally kissed the February sheet goodbye! And, well, wouldn’t you know the ladies at Hysteria are doing what they can to make it even harder to concentrate. Today through Sunday, the fabulous store is featuring a J Ryan Jewelry trunk show!
If you’ve never perused local designer Julie Ryan’s assortment of spring-tastic pretties, now is the time. The bracelets, earrings and necklaces (organized in three categories: Classic, Fun & Flirty and Natural) somewhat remind me of those by my absolute fave local jewelry designer, Meg Carter Designs. I’m especially a fan of J Ryan’s necklaces — like this one, this one, this one and this one, not to mention the beauty pictured to the right. Each is sure to add pop to neutral tops and dresses and make its lucky owner feel blissfully beachy.
Thanks, Hysteria, for bringing yet another fabulous local designer to my attention. Now, I have even more items to add to my wish list, and I’m sure I’m not alone in that.
Ps. Sorry for the disruptions with our Web site earlier this week. Here’s hoping you were able to read Devon’s post about Critters (& Couture!) for the Cure yesterday.
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Alexa Polo Dress in THE color for spring; was $30, now $22.99 (ralphlauren.com)
Hey there, shoppers! Well, it looks like we may finally have a weekend without snowfall! You know what that means: freedom to travel, which means freedom to shop all over town! And what a weekend it will be for shopping, with both V-day and Presidents Day sales aplenty.
One you won’t want to miss: Saturday’s Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale. I mean when over a dozen incredible stores like Hysteria, Periwinkle, Shoe Hive, Treat and Diva team up with local designers like Queen Bee to offer sensational savings under one roof, you’ve got to pay attention.
Of course, on the the other side of NoVA, Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets will be offering huge savings in honor of the holiday weekend, too. A few examples of the special savings in store tomorrow through Monday: Everything at Cole Haan and DKNY will be discounted 50 percent; at Kenneth Cole, original prices will be slashed 30 to 70 percent; and Restoration Hardware is offering an additional 20-percent discount on all bathware, bath linens and bath lighting.
As for a few standout sales to take advantage of in the malls and online, here you go:
Today through Sunday, Banana Republic is offering 40 percent savings on select items in stores and online. Plus, for online orders of $150 or more, the code “BRSHIP150″ will score you free shipping.
Cusp is also offering 40-percent savings on select items right now, both in stores and on the Web. Talk about temptation!
Thanks to our first president you can also save at calvinklein.com this weekend. Use the code “PRESIDENT30″ to snag a 30-percent discount.
And to bag big bargains on baby items, all you need to do is roll your mouse over to ralphlauren.com, which is offering a 25-percent discount on baby items (styles for newborns to babies 24 month) for a limited time.
One note to remember when shopping online: Don’t forget to use rebate sites like ebates.com, which is currently offering eight percent cash back on sephora.com and ebags.com purchases!
Happy shopping!
