For today only, Catherines is having a pretty steeply discounted Friends and Family sale.
Just for today, we save 40% off regular-priced items and 30% off clearance items! Click over to great dressed like the Belted Knit Dress pictured here — it has an awesome wide faux leather belt.
I love belts because they emphasize your waist and create definition, and as much is absolutely the case in this particular knit dress. The soft pleats along the scoop neckline also help to shape and create movement. I love it! I also love the $46.80 price tag, come to think of it.

Banana Republic is one of my very favorite stores. At least half of my wardrobe comes from there–no joke. And so, I love when they have a sale!
Right now is a great time to stop by the Banana Republic web site and take advantage of their Fall Sale. It just started this weekend, and you’ll find savings of as much as 50% on apparel, jewelry, and accessories – for you AND for your guy!!!
There’s tons of hot styles on sale, and you’ll save even more by entering coupon code BRSHIP150 at checkout for free shipping on any order of …read more

Perhaps I incredibly girlie — which by vocation alone I surely am — or I just love presents — but I am crazy for bow adornments on my fashions!
Eva Franco is having a private sale today, and while there’s many cute pieces, one in particular caught my eye.
Behold this sleeveless sheath dress in the most gorgeous shade of blue I’ve ever come across – and adorned with a bow! I absolutely covet it (besides being OVER that word), and it’s $85 (normally $250!)
Can you imagine it paired with strappy black stilettos and a black clutch? It’s perfect for any fabulous …read more

I have an addiction to adorable ruffled dresses, and at the The Top Secret, there’s a fabulous sale on the Curtsey Dresses line.
I love this shirred ruffle plum look. It usually retails for $86, but during the sale is $39 AND you get an additional $10 off if you buy two of their dresses (with the promo code “curtsey” at check out).
I love the dainty capped sleeves and ruffled bottom – it gives a formal edge to a casual summer dress – the model is wearing it with  more conservative shoes, but I think it would look really fun with …read more

OK, so confession time: I am going on a pretty big trip in a few days – and as of this moment, I have no acceptable luggage.
I have several smaller carry-on type bags, but my “major” luggage is all damaged from recent trips and really isn’t appropriate for a press trip to a tropical getaway.
That said, I’ve been “shopping around”. One contender may be coming from the Samonsite sale going on right now at ideeli – where prices are as much as 79% off!!!
This particular piece, a 20″ vinyl/leather upright, is from the “fashionaire” collection by Samonsite, and while normally …read more

Just when I thought I had finally satiated my summer dress compulsion, I logged onto Billion Dollar Babes and all was over.
This tank top sailor dress with anchor buttons is beyond adorable, and is from Priorities – who I love for their classy yet funky designs. How fun is this dress???
It’s currently on sale for around $45 (normally $114), at the Priorities sale event. Also on sale are adorable shorts, jackets, and and sweaters – some for under $30!
Adapt it for fall by combining it with a cropped crochet tank and peep-toe heels.
Image: Billion Dollar Babes

You probably know Donald J Pliner for his shoes – he has made a name for himself in creating hot fashionable footwear that also achieves comfort.
However, I can’t get over his handbag designs.
Check out the Aurora Drawstring, right now marked down to $229, regularly $565, during the Donald J Pliner sales event at ideeli. Check out the clouds leather with vachetta trim – can you imagine how fabulous this will look with your favorite little black dress? The color just pops, and will draw attention right where you want it – to you.
Tons of other hot bags and shoes are …read more

Happy Friday!
I’m going to frolic in NJ with my besties this weekend, but I needed to get some last minute shopping in before I packed my bags.
First on my list today? The Lewis Cho sale!
With prices starting as low as $42.00, and the highest discount at 67%, you can score finds like this super hot mosaic dress, normally $219, for $72!
I love Lewis Cho, it’s said to be designed for “real women”, which is why the silhouettes are so comfortable and natural. Check out the banded design at neckline and empire waist with ruched detailing on this dress  – how …read more