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Five Must-Hit Hump Day Sales

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Hello there, shoppers! Have the mid-week itch, dying to ditch work and get to the weekend? Perhaps you can find serenity now with a few dynamite discounts (available for purchase from your desk)! I won’t tell anyone, promise.

At Aerie, save 20 percent off clearance items while they last — everything from cool summer tops to bottoms, bras and underwear.

Over at bananarepublic.com, enjoy 30-percent savings on women’s tops and sweaters, through tomorrow, June 17.

To save on stellar photo books (Don’t forget: Father’s Day is this Sunday!), point your browser to mypublisher.com, where you’ll save 50 percent today on purchases of $100 or more, or 25 percent on orders of $50 or more, with the code “DAD2550.”

If you’ve been saving up for some fabulous new jeans — a staple even in the summer — visit nationaljeancompany.com as well; for a limited time, you’ll save 20 percent site-wide with the code “SUM20OFF.”

Finally, when piperlime.com has a big sale, you just have to pay attention. And now is such a time. Feast your eyes on up to 40-percent savings during the site’s legendary Lime Sale which, of course, also includes free shipping and returns.

Happy shopping!

– Natalie Kaar

Ps. If all of that pointing and clicking wreaks havoc on your nails and back, make one more stop at Specialicious.



Glorious Deals for This Gorgeous Friday

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, May 7th, 2010

Nanette Lepore Honeysuckle Strapless Dress; $178.80, regularly $298 (saks.com)

Nanette Lepore Honeysuckle Strapless Dress; $178.80, regularly $298 (saks.com)

Hey there, shoppers! Happy Friday! Something magical happens when it’s the end of the work week AND it’s sunny and warm, doesn’t it? And, to top it off, the boss man treated us to some delicious coffee and bagels at the mag this morning. Yet, as per usual, the retail world is shooting to make things even more fabulous for all of us.

Just a few of the numerous deals I think you’ll dig this weekend …

Perhaps my favorite shopping event: the sneak preview sale at Saks! In stores and online today, designer apparel and accessories for men, women and children have been marked up to 40 percent off! I scored a perfect-for-a-spring-wedding Tibi dress for a steal — let’s just hope the hubby considers it a steal as well.

Perfect for all of you gift-buying procrastinators: 1800flowers.com is offering 15-percent savings today with the code “MDAYFR5.” Also, Williams Sonoma is offering $15o savings on select KitchenAid Artisan stand mixers through tomorrow in stores.

Fantastic for those of you seeking a quick closet refresher: Both nationaljeancompany.com and shoptheshoebox.com are offering $25 off orders of $100 or more this weekend with the code “25CASH.” And, The Limited is offering 30-percent savings on all floral cardigans and matching camis, handbags, jewelry and fashion accessories through Monday, in stores and online.

Ideal for those of you seeking staples for a steal: Aerie.com is offering a buy one, get one 50 percent off deal on t-shirts and tanks; calvinklein.com is offering 25-percent savings on summer shorts; and ae.com is offering all shorts for $24.99 and up, and t-shirts and tanks for just $10.

Sweet for all of you shoppers with little tykes to take care of: Ralphlauren.com is hosting a private kids’ sale now through Monday, featuring savings of up to 30 percent on select children’s polos, dresses and more; plus, you can save an additional 15 percent off already-reduced prices with the code “MAY0610.”

Happy shopping! Have a great weekend!

–Natalie Kaar



Savings Fit for a President

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Alexa Polo Dress in THE color for spring; was $30, now $22.99 (ralphlauren.com)

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!




Hot Hump Day Deals

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Audress Down Jacket, was $285, now $114.99 (Ralphlauren.com)

Audress Down Jacket, was $285, now $114.99 (Ralphlauren.com)

Good morning, shoppers! Just in case you could use a little something to help make your Hump Day a bit happier, I thought I’d share a few delightful deals that are ready and waiting to excite you.

First, if you’re planning to stop by Tysons Galleria soon, you may want to pop into BCBG, where select styles are now 70 percent off; Burberry, where prices of sale items have recently been discounted even further; L’Occitane, where you can score a free Shea Recovery Kit (perfect for the winter months) with a purchase of $55 or more; Ferragamo, where you’ll discover significant savings store-wide; and Tumi, where select luggage styles have been discounted 40 percent.

Thinking spring already, or dreaming of a tropical winter getaway? For a limited time, Endless.com is offering 20 percent off new sandals, shades and accessories with a purchase of $75 or more.

Could you use a calendar that not only keeps you on track, but brings back fantastic memories? Snapfish.com is currently offering 30 percent off all calendars with the code “JANCAL35″.

Still looking to give a little extra love to your skin this winter? Skinstore.com is offering 20 percent off bestselling items from brands including Atopalm, StriVectin-SD and Kinerase.

Speaking of beauty, Saks is offering a free triple-compartment cosmetic bag with any $50 fragrance or cosmetic purchase and the code “ORGANIZED”.

And, finally, Ralphlauren.com is currently having a winter sale, offering up to 40 percent off on items for the home and up to 65 percent off on apparel for all ages.

Happy shopping!



Smart Procrastinator Spending

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Abaete Ella Dress, originally $473, now $283.80 before 50-percent-off code "Friend50" (chickdowntown.com)

Abaete Ella Dress, originally $473, now $283.80 before 50-percent-off code "Friend50" (chickdowntown.com)

Good morning, shoppers! Thank goodness it’s almost Friday, right?! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been so busy that even my dreams are full of multitasking. Should you have problems getting a full night’s rest, too, and find yourself with lots of gifts to buy next week, perhaps you should make better use of your usual bedtime and shop. After all, the folks at Macy’s are promising to leave a light on for you, at least in Tysons. The Macy’s in Tysons Corner Center is one of 12 select Macy’s stores that will be open for business around the clock from next Monday, Dec. 21, at 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Prefer to not leave your shopping until next week? Here are a few offers to know about today:

First, Chickdowntown.com, I’m very sad to report, is having financial problems right now, which are explained in this blog post from the site’s owner. I, for one, am praying that the site gets a bailout. At any rate, if you’re looking for amazing deals on designer duds, you’ll certainly find them at chickdowntown.com right now; plus, you can save an additional 50 percent off with the code “Friend50″ — just note that everything is final sale, meaning absolutely no returns.

Another sale to check out is the cashmere sale at neimanmarcus.com, featuring up to 65-percent savings. The code “HURRY” will also score you free shipping and gift wrap.

If sweaters are what you’re after, you should also check out the jcrew.com sweater sale, featuring 20-percent savings, and calvinklein.com, for discounts up to 50 percent.

You’ll also find tons of free shipping offers out there today. A few examples:

Truereligionbrandjeans.com: free two-day shipping through next Monday, Dec. 21

Ralphlauren.com: Free shipping through Sunday, Dec. 20, with the code “RLSHIP9″

Cusp.com: Free shipping, today only, with the code “FESTIVE”

Piperlime.com: Free standard shipping, today only

Potterybarnkids.com: Free shipping, today only, excluding furniture shipping

And, finally, from one serious shopper to another, below are some simple tips on saving every day, things that I’ve found most helpful, perhaps you have to. Feel free to share additional tips in the comment section.

1.) If you haven’t received a special offer via e-mail from your favorite store for a while, poke around on the site and add stuff to your shopping cart. A lot of Web sites use software that tracks this activity and then send e-mails out saying something like, “We’ve noticed you still have a few items in your shopping cart at our store. Here’s a 15- percent discount to save on them the next time you visit.”

2.) Click through on special offer e-mails from your favorite stores even if you don’t plan on purchasing something right away. Companies also often send out e-mails to say something like, “We noticed you visited our site recently, but didn’t decide on an item. Perhaps this 20-percent discount code will help make the decision easier for you.”

3.) If you don’t like filling up your inbox with shopping deals, keep reading blogs like S.W.A.G. I also suggest following your favorite stores or brands on Twitter and becoming a fan of them on Facebook. Often, this is where they first post sale news, while the selection is still good.

4.) Sign up for rebate sites like Ebates or Lucky Rewards, and use the sites each time you shop online. You’d be amazed at how quickly the rebates can add up.

5.) Always search for promo codes online.

6.) To make finding a specific item super-simple, visit Web sites like Shopstyle or TheFind.

7.) Make sample sale sites like Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Ideeli, Gilt Groupe and Rue La La your best friends.

8.) When shopping in stores and you realize you forgot your shopping pass at home, just tell the cashier that. I’ve never had a cashier refuse to scan the one by the register. It never hurts to ask.

Ps. Don’t forget about all of the shopping deals and other delights to be had locally tonight!



Happenin’ Hump Day Sales

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Seychelles Yellow Patent Leather Peep Toe ($95, theshoehive.com)

Seychelles Yellow Patent Leather Peep Toe ($95, theshoehive.com)

Good morning, shoppers. Have the wicked traffic and wet weather stolen the spring from your step? Here’s hoping the following especially good sales will prevent you from having a mid-week meltdown.

First of all, don’t forget that The Attic (upstairs at Hysteria, 125 Fairfax St., Alexandria) is open today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., where you can save 80 percent on sale items from both The Shoe Hive and Hysteria as well as 30 percent on some surprise current-season merchandise.

Also, if you’re looking for some adorable clothes for the kiddos, you’ll want to check out ralphlauren.com, where select children’s apparel is on a 15-percent-off sale through June 8 with the code “GEARRL”.

Ready to spruce up your own wardrobe? Spend $150 or more at chickdowntown.com, and you’ll receive a $50 gift card; that is if you shop before tomorrow, May 28, at 11:59 p.m.

Then again, you could also snag free shipping at neimanmarcus.com today with the code “MAYNM” — no matter how much you spend. Same goes for bathandbodyworks.com and mypublisher.com (only with code “FREESHIP”). You may also receive free shipping at bebe.com today, but you’ll need to spend $150 or more and use the code “09SUMMER”.

Finally, if you’re the type of gal who won’t go anywhere without mascara, including the beach or pool, get a load of this … Dior DiorShow mascara, which the D.C. area ladies are big fans of according to Allure, is now available in waterproof! And, better yet: The purchase will automatically qualify you for a free deluxe skincare sample if you enter the code “SKINLOVE” at checkout.




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