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SALES & NEWS: Holiday Party Apparel

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, December 16th, 2011

Hello, shoppers!

Tis the season for holiday parties – but what to wear? The most wonderful time of the year brings dozens of events from the casual office party to the big New Year’s Eve bash. And in the season of giving, SWAG is here to give you deals on the finest, and most festive, party apparel on a tacky Christmas sweater budget.

No outfit is complete without the perfect pairing of accessories – especially when it comes to holiday parties! The Limited is currently holding a 40-percent-off sale, marking winter basics and fashion pieces down to $20 and under. The green and red faux leather skinny belts –$16 each – offer the perfect punch of Christmas color to a simpler look, while the glitter obi belt, $21, adds a little sparkle to a New Year’s look. Also, the sparkle, sweater and patterned tights – $15 and under – pair well with a sweater dress or add winter flair to a cocktail number.

The Limited red skinny belt. (Photo courtesy of thelimited.com)

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Shopping Simplified: American Eagle Gets Tech-Savvy

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, November 14th, 2011

Hello, shoppers!

Well, they had to do it sometime. American Eagle Outfitters, and their two sister brands aerie and 77kids, have launched mobile shopping apps!

Many on the American Eagle Outfitters email lists were told they could save 20 percent by just installing the app on their phones. Once installed, customers could earn 25 AEREWARDS$ from signing into their AEREWARD$ account on the mobile app. The incentive made me do it. Once I installed the app, I received the coupon.

As far as features go, there is a check-in tab in the upper left corner and a scan tab in the upper right corner. Similar to other clothing store apps, the respective American Eagle Outfitter apps have a section for most popular looks and a section for mobile offers. There is also a style mixer; you shake or scroll through tops and bottoms to find a new combination of looks. By tapping the middle tab at the top, you can go to the aerie, American Eagle or 77 kids mobile sites.

AE app

The AE app from American Eagle Outfitters (photo courtesy of itunes.apple.com )

The one problem I don’t like about this app is that it takes so long to load — maybe there was just especially high demand at the jump. That can get kind of annoying when in a hurry. Some reviewers also complain that the apps freeze or force close often.

Check out the AE, aerie and 77kids free mobile apps on the Android market and in the iTunes Store.

–Lexie Ramage



S.W.A.G Presents: Mid-week sales

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Shoppers, even though it’s mid-week, we’ve got some great deals going on around Nova!

Sales

Just because it's Wednesday, doesn't mean a shopper can't have any fun. (Photo courtesy of ChiqueChic)

 

Everybody loves BOGO! The Limited is having buy one jacket/skirt/pant/dress, get one free. Just in time to update your closet with their new Irish countryside collection. The sale is in-store and online for a limited time.

We all know grandparents love to spoil their grandchildren. Spoil them more with 10% off on all Wednesdays with Grandparents Day at Dharma & Leopold’s in Gainesville.

Just for all your furry friends, Petsmart is having a Friends and Family sale. Take 15% of entire purchase from Sept. 22-25.

Need some new upholstery? Crate and Barrel is having their biggest upholstery event of the year with 15% off. Sadly this excludes both office and leather dining chairs.

Take the mid-week funk out of Wednesday and do some shopping (while saving some green)!

Lexie Ramage



Smokin’ Mid-Summer Sales

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Acne Fearless Jacket, regularly $560, now $280 (openingceremony.com)

Acne Fearless Jacket, regularly $560, now $280 (openingceremony.com)

Hello there, shoppers! Whether you love the summer heat or hate it, there’s nothing not to love about summer sales. This means you’re really in for a treat today.

Love designer apparel? Today is the last day of the Last Call Sale at Neiman Marcus online, where you can save an extra 25 percent off sale prices. Enough said. You’ll also want to check out the Opening Ceremony Sale, online as well, featuring up to 70 percent savings on labels including Band of Outsiders, Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler.

Have skincare on the brain given all of the time you’ve been spending in the sun and humidity? Skinstore.com is offering 20-percent savings with the code “FAIR20″ right now.

Noticing lately that your casual wear is looking a bit too casual thanks to lots of washing and wearing? Today is the last day to save 30 percent online at Banana Republic, Gap or Old Navy with the code “SAVE30.” You’ll also score free shipping on orders of $100 or more. Plus, Calvin Klein is offering special savings on all kids apparel today, up to 40 percent off shirts, shorts, denim and more online.

Busy dreaming of shoes, shoes, shoes? Steve Madden is currently offering a 30-percent discount on new fall styles online plus free shipping.

Hoping to make an update to your bedroom sometime soon? Crate & Barrel is offering 20 percent off all new bedding styles from Marimekko of Finland through Aug. 1.

Finally, have you been thinking your work wardrobe could use a little lift? The Limited is offering $50 off $150 purchases, $30 off $100 purchases and $15 off $50 purchases in stores and online (with code 668) through Aug. 8 –  plus 30 percent off all cardigans.

Sale, sale away!

– Natalie Kaar

Ps. Don’t forget you can still buy a voucher today to save 50 percent on dining at Velocity Five, thanks to 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



Friday Retail Roundup

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, April 9th, 2010

(Shutterstock)

(Shutterstock)

Hello there, shoppers! Happy Friday!

Excited to get your shop on this weekend? Judging from my inbox as well as the Twitterverse, you won’t be at a loss for bargains nor will you find yourself on a seemingly endless search for exciting new inventory. And just wait until you see some of what’s planned for the rest of the month in the wonderful retail world!

Yet first let’s focus on the here and now, sales that are yours to savor immediately.

Starting to think about what to buy Mom and the new graduates in your circle? The Dandelion Patch just announced a huge Spring Cleaning Sale. Today through Monday, select items are 40 to 90 percent off!

Still on the hunt for that perfect patio or pool set? Same here. Should we find it at frontgate.com, great news: Big savings are up for grabs. With a purchase of $2,000 or more, a savings of $500 will be ours; with a purchase totaling $1,000 to $1,999, we’ll save $250; and with a $400 to $999 purchase, we’ll each still save ourselves a Benjamin.

Major moolah can also be saved at Neiman Marcus right now. Both in stores and online, spring/summer apparel has been discounted up to 40 percent for the April Sale.

If clothing and accessories are what you’re after, you may also be interested to know that The Limited is offering 30 percent off select fashion tops in stores and online through April 11.

Have beauty products on the brain? Skinstore.com is offering a $10 discount on any orders over $60 right now with the code “GREEN10.” And, while supplies last, if you place an online order with Sephora and enter the code “TRAVEL,” you’ll score a StriVectin Mini Travel Kit for free.

Know a little guy who loves super heroes? I sure do; my adorable nephew Nicholas is totally enamored with Spiderman, Superman and all of their friends and foes. Well, Pottery Barn Kids is currently offering 20 percent savings on all action hero sheet collections through April 19. Prices have been slashed at PBK on lots of other kiddo bedding options as well, including Barbie bedding.

As for exciting things in store for the coming weeks, how does a Queen Bee Trunk Show and Sale with all jewelry and accessories offered at wholesale prices (up to 50 percent off) sound? Thought so. Clear your calendar now for Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Sunday, April 25, from noon to 5 p.m., to spend some prime shopping time at designer Allison Brooks’ hive at 1410 Cool Spring Drive in Alexandria. Speaking of Queen Bee Designs, have you entered our Top Mom Essay Contest yet featuring a $75 Queen Bee prize with a Calvert Rejuvenations facial?

And, homeowners, how does some free interior designing help sound? Too good to be true? Not on Thursday, April 29, thanks to The Washington Design Center’s planned Find-a-Designer Day. At 2 p.m., Traditional Home Editor-in-Chief Ann Maine and designer Barry Dixon will lead a discussion on how to best utilize an interior designer and how to get the most out of the complimentary 30-minute design consultations, which will be offered to guests from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will also be invited to a cocktail reception at the Century Furniture Showroom, Ste. 609, where there will be an opportunity to mingle with WDC designers and staff. Visit dcdesigncenter.com for more information. To sign up for a consultation, e-mail wdcinfo@mmart.com or call 202-646-6100.

Also, did you hear the news about the Smithsonian and QVC teaming up to sell replicas of the jewels in the National Gem and Mineral Collection, for instance faux Hope Diamonds? Here’s the scoop on that.

Happy shopping! May you all have a wonderful weekend!



All Sorts of Friday Shopping Fun

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, March 12th, 2010

BB Dakota Floral Printed Tube Dress, $90 (southmoonunder.com)

BB Dakota Floral Printed Tube Dress, $90 (southmoonunder.com)

Hi there, shoppers! Happy Friday!

While it may be rainy outside, giving more than a few of us a major case of sleepiness, there are oodles of reasons to perk up thanks to the seemingly always-pleasing shopping world!

Here are just a few of them:

First and foremost, there are tons of glorious sales begging for our attention. A few places to keep on your radar this fine Friday:  Victoria’s Secret (save big-time on swimwear online when you spend $100 or more and use the code “SPRING10″),  South Moon Under (save 20 percent on online purchases of $150 or more with the code “spring20″), H&M (save $15 on all jacket and blazer purchases for women and men, plus $5 off jackets and blazers for kiddos in stores), The Limited (receive a 40-percent discount on all pant, jacket and skirt purchases in stores and online through next Wednesday, 3/17) and Gap (score an extra 20-percent discount on already-reduced items with the code “GAPEXTRA20″ online through tomorrow).

Also, ladies, it’s just about time for The District Sample Sale! Buy your tickets now, before they sell out, to spend next Tuesday evening (6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.) in D.C. (3336 M St. NW), scoring fantastic deals (liquidation prices) on end-of-season items plus special event-only deals on spring/summer apparel from 20 of the area’s top boutiques — including NoVA faves like Periwinkle. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy tasty hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails, check out a fashion-focused silent auction and more. General admission tickets are $40, VIP tickets (including a goodie bag as well as first-in-line shopping status) are $100, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the local charity City Dance Early Arts.

Today I’m also pleased to share some special shopping news for golf enthusiasts. Golfers, prepare to get giddy. You’re about to get your very own sample sale site! Mcbirdie.com will soon start offering up to 70-percent savings on everything from golf shoes to clubs, balls, training aids, apparel, bags and more!

Happy shopping! Have a fabulous weekend!

Ps. Ladies, DO NOT read next Monday’s S.W.A.G. post if you don’t want to be tempted to splurge on some fabulous spring jewelry. Just sayin’.



Contests, Sales, Giveaways and More for Your Monday

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, February 22nd, 2010

BB Dakota Noni Printed Tiered Top, $60 (piperlime.com)

BB Dakota Noni Printed Tiered Top, $60 (piperlime.com)

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!



A Shopping Sweets Smorgasbord

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, February 12th, 2010

Lavish by Heidi Klum Sleeveless Beaded Detail Maternity Blouse, $195 (destinationamaternity.com)

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!



Last Chance, Last Minute Deals!

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

(shutterstock.com)Hey out there, shoppers! There’s just two more shopping days (including today) until the big day! Whether you’re finishing up the last of your shopping online, or you’re braving the malls, let me fill you in on some super sales to keep a look out for.

At Pentagon City Mall…

Aeropostale is open until 12/24 and is offering $10 off of any purchase of $50 or more!

At Bag’n Baggage, there are several great deals. You can receive “carry on cash” for every $100 or more that you spend to be used on a future purchase of $100 or more. Receive 20% off of TUMI Alpha’s Limited Holiday Edition Collection and almost all Victorinox Travel Gear. Finally with any purchase of $600 or more you will receive a FREE Hartmann Aviator Espresso Slim Briefcase.

Express is offering 40% off of select styles of sweaters, shirts and pants for their “Winter Sale.”

At Tysons Corner…

Today is the last day to donate toys at Picture People and receive two free pictures as well as receive free tickets to the advanced screening of “The Spy Next Door”

Also be sure to check out the new Louis Vuitton store in Bloomingdales!

At Tysons Galleria…

New markdowns up to 70% off at BCBGMAXAZRIA until December 24!

BoConcept: Buy any single accessory at BoConcept and get 50% off your second accessory purchase up until 12/24

All Oilily collection is UP TO 85% off. Buy 3 items and receive an additional 30% off. Buy 4 items and receive an additional 40% off. Buy 5 or more items and receive an additional 50% off

If you’re online…

Best Buy: Order before December 24th at 3PM and you can pick your order up in the store!

Macys: Receive an extra 15% off of your purchase if you buy before 12/24.

Bliss: Hurry! Order by noon today and get over-night shipping!

Blue Nile: Order by 7PM today and recieve FREE express overnight shipping!

The Limited: 70% off of EVERYTHING! In stores and online!

Amazon.com: Save up to 80% on clothing and accessories when you order at Amazon.

Good luck finding all the amazing deals out there! Have a happy holiday, shoppers, and stay safe!

-Sally






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