Fabulous Fashions and Fun for All

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Halston Signature Trench (chickdowntown.com)

Hi there, shoppers! So, anyone else tired after staying up too late to catch the nail-biting end of March Madness? Well, thankfully, the world of fashion and all-things-fun isn’t about to let you drift off at your desk.

First of all, chickdowntown.com is back! The designer apparel gem is under new ownership and offering 25 percent off purchases of $150 or more with the code “NEW25″ to celebrate! I’m loving some of the dresses. How about you?

Speaking of fabulous promotions, if you are or know a young guy or girl who loves soccer and will be between the ages of 13 and 16 on May 1, you won’t believe the latest promotion from Adidas. The company will grant one lucky teen the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend four days in South Africa at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and carry the FIFA fair play flag! Enter the contest in stores before the end of the month. No purchase is necessary in order to win.

Also exciting: Tomorrow from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tysons Corner Center will be hosting a very special Girls Night Out in Fashion Court — featuring a fashion show full of stunning spring and summer looks, complimentary mocktails and desserts plus SWAG from Tysons retailers! Guests will also be offered complimentary mini-makeovers, polish changes, threading and more. It’s just $10 to enter; all proceeds benefit Loudoun Interfaith.

Even more great news: Nicole Richie’s Winter Kate line is now available at National Jean Company (only online for the time being), and a major mid-season sale is going on now at Karen Millen (at Tysons Galleria and the designer’s Web site).

Have fun!

Bargains to Quell Back-to-Work Woes

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, January 4th, 2010

All-Clad d5 Stainless Steel 10-Piece Set, regularly $1,195, only $799.95 at williams-sonoma.com (williams-sonoma.com)

Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you’re staying warm. For those of you heading back to work for the first day after a long vacay, as well as for those of you who, like me, still had a bit of a tough time adjusting to an early-morning alarm after a long weekend, I figured today would be the perfect time to share a bit of sweet sale news.

Did you recently snap some amazing holiday photos that you can’t wait to get printed? Snapfish.com is offering 50 4 x 6 prints for 50 cents (additional prints are 9 cents each) with the code “NEWYEAR50″ through this Thursday, Jan. 7. Also, you can score a free photo calendar (not including tax and shipping) at shutterfly.com with the code “CALENDAR2010″ through this Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Have beauty products on the brain thanks to skin that dislikes the cold weather as much as the rest of your body does? Good news: Sephora is now offering several jumbo sizes of best-selling beauty products, including Smashbox Jumbo Photo Finish Foundation Primer (50 percent bigger than usual), a $72 value for $49. Also, on page five of our January issue — on newsstands now, showcasing our redesign — you’ll find exclusive beauty deals from PR at Partners, makeup artist to the stars Victoria Stiles, paintandpowderstore.com and Bellacara. That is  not to mention other fab deals from favorite stores like National Jean Company.

Plan to heat up your stove a lot more now that it’s super-cold outside? Perhaps some new All-Clad cookware could help? If so, visit williams-sonoma.com, which is now offering amazing deals on the new All-Clad d5 collection.

Could you use some new warm and cuddly clothes, too? It’s time for the Semi-Annual Sale at Ann Taylor stores and anntaylor.com, featuring 30- to 70-percent savings.

Then again, if nothing makes you feel better than brightening someone else’s day, perhaps flowers are what you’re after? If so, Proflowers is offering 15 assorted tulips for $19.99 or a 25-percent discount site-wide with the code “NEWYEAR25″  (minimum $29 order).

Happy shopping! Stay warm.

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.

The Big Trends at Budget-friendly Prices

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

If saying “goodbye” to snow and “hello” to warmer temps has got you dying to buy new spring duds, you sure have company here. And, thankfully, it appears that we can make at least some of our wardrobe wishes come true while staying true to our budgets!

Here’s proof: 10 on-trend items at tremendous prices!

1. This boho chic embellished top from Forever 21,  $24.80.

2. This colorful cardigan from Papaya, $7.99. (Heck, why not buy a couple colors?)

3. These studded caged-in shoes from DSW $69.95. (I LOVE these in brown!)

4. This flirty floral top from Arden B.,  $38.

5. These big, bold earrings from Forever 21,  $5.80.

6. This sexy one-shoulder shirt from Cusp,  $87.

7. This slouchy bag from South Moon Under, $98.

8. This bib necklace from Banana Republic,  $69.

9. This lightweight scarf from National Jean Company, $40.

10.  These wonderfully high wedges from Victoria’s Secret, $98.

Happy bargain shopping! Any links to fabulous, frugal finds you’d like to share?