Hello, ALL ACCESS: Fashion 2011

Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, June 27th, 2011

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Hello there, shoppers! I’m back from the beach with some big news: September 22-24, ALL ACCESS: Fashion will be making its much-anticipated return to Tysons Galleria.

During the most special weekend event, expect runway shows from huge designers like Tory Burch (if you haven’t checked out her new store in the Galleria, you must soon!), Nicole Miller, Elie Tahari, Karen Millen and more, as well as amazing deals on fall/winter apparel from participating merchants like Saks, who will donate a minimum of 10 percent of sales to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Of course, as in years passed, you can also look forward to special guest appearances. I don’t know about you, but I’m still reeling from seeing fashion icon Tim Gunn in the flesh.

One to mark on the calendar right away, no?!

Happy shopping!

–Natalie Kaar

Tim Gunn in the Flesh and a Few Fab Sales

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, September 21st, 2009

Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a wonderful weekend and aren’t too tired from watching the Emmys last night. Any faves from the red carpet? Blake Lively sure rocked a lively number didn’t she?

I also hope that a lot of you were able to check out the fabulous fashions and Hollywood icons at Tysons Galleria this weekend, too. Though my hubby and I were unable to make it to the 1 p.m. All Access: Fashion show hosted by Tim Gunn on Saturday, fortunately we were able to catch a glimpse of the style guru soon after, taking photos with fans. Here’s one of the pics my hubby snapped through the glass:

Gunn looked amazing, even more dapper than he looks on TV! For those of you who shopped and waited in a long line to stand and smile with the star, do you agree?

For those of you who totally missed the event, here’s a photo of the fashion show area, as seats were filling up for the Basler show:

And, so that your Monday is a little more bearable, how about a few fine sales?

Through Wednesday, Sept. 23, piperlime.com is offering 20 percent off shoes and handbags with the code “TREAT”.

Meanwhile, arguably the best site for photo books (in my opinion at least), mypublisher.com, is hosting their last sale of the year, offering 40 percent off orders of $100 or more and 20 percent off $50 or more with the code “HOLSAVE40″.

And, finally, Saks.com is currently offering a free pair of black opaque tights from Theory with any Theory women’s apparel purchase and either the code “THEORYXS” for petite/small, or “THEORYML” for medum/large.

Happy shopping!

This Weekend’s Bevy of Beautiful Bargains

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Friday, September 18th, 2009

Hugo Boss Jos1 Leather Jacket (southmoonunder.com)*For 20 percent off through Sunday, Sept. 20, use code "HUGO20"

Happy Friday, shoppers! Proof that this weekend things aren’t only hot near the runway at Tysons Galleria, here is a little breakdown of the bountiful, beautiful bargains that await us all over the region–and web:

First and foremost, the fabulous stores of The Old Town Boutique District are hosting their Second Annual Scavenger Hunt today through Sunday, with each store offering a special gift for shoppers! Download this passport, visit all 27 stores and have them stamp your card, and you’ll be entered into a drawing that will award one shopper a $2,700 grand prize shopping spree and 27 shoppers $100 prizes!

At southmoonunder.com, through Sunday, all Hugo Boss merchandise is being offered at 20 percent off with the code “HUGO20″ at checkout!

Now through Oct. 15, The Dandelion Patch, of Vienna and Reston, is offering 25 percent off custom holiday cards and invitations, including business orders.

Stylish savings — up to 60 percent off almost everything — are still being offered at Vienna’s luxury home goods paradise Valerianne, but hurry, as I hear things are selling fast!

Banana Republic is hosting a Fall Sale in stores and online, with hundreds of clothing and accessory styles marked down to super-reasonable prices, including a bunch of fun, flirty tops for both work and play.

Nike is offering shoppers who are fitness-focused the chance to save on stylish athletic gear from running pants to sports bras thanks to an online clearance sale featuring savings up to 40 percent.

… And, that’s only the beginning!

Happy shopping and star-gazing! Let me know if you get to meet The Man!

HUGE Back-to-Home Sale at Valerianne

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, September 14th, 2009

A peek inside Vienna's Valerianne (111 Church St. NW, Vienna--upstairs)

Good morning, shoppers! Here’s hoping you all had a fabulous weekend. Should you be a bit down due to today being Monday, even though it’s absolutely gorgeous outside, keep that chin up. This week is sure to be an outstanding one for area shoppers! I mean, how often do you get to see fashion icons like Tim Gunn in the flesh?!

Yes, don’t forget Tysons Galleria’s All Access Fashion event starts Thursday, and if you spend $100 or more at participating Galleria retailers now (well, from this past Saturday, actually) through this Saturday, you’ll receive an exclusive limited-edition holiday gift and be professionally photographed with Project Runway’s main man!

Yet, you don’t have to wait four long days for some serious shopping fun, folks. Just one day away is a mega-sale at Vienna’s magnificent Valerianne!

Tomorrow, Sept. 15, through the end of the month, the boutique is offering savings up to 60 percent off almost all of its fabulous linens, gifts and home accessories (excluding only Kristine Martin Jewelry Designs and Santa Maria Novella products).

I’ll tell you what, ever since the lovely ladies of Valerianne sent me the scoop on the sale last Friday, my dreams have been filled with gorgeous pillows, dreamy scents, super-chic makeup bags, unbelievably soft bedding and towels, and tableware that could make anything a home chef cooks up look good! Trust me, you’ll find those items and so much more at the store.

To scoop up the remarkable limited-time savings for yourself, stop by Valerianne between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., or Sunday, between noon and 5 p.m.

Happy shopping!