A few weeks ago, I had dinner with some of the AJWright team, and we discussed their concept of off-price retail.
It was one I am familiar with: I had flown out to Boston last fall to have a similar meeting with TJX (TJMaxx/Marshalls, of which AJWright is a family member) and learned a lot – about how their buyers get the deals, and just how far the deals can take you. Essentially, they take advantage of department store overstock, and end up with current-season merchandise at a fraction of retail.
But even I wasn’t ready for this experience. AJWright is sort …read more

In case you missed my posts last week, Betsey Johnson is my all-time favorite designer.
She’s actually the favorite of many, and that’s why I feel it’s my duty to share she’s having a sale!
Right now, if you use coupon code BIGSPEND200, you will get $75 on orders of $200, BIGSPEND300 to save $125 on orders of $300, and BIGSPEND400 to save $200 on orders of $400 or more. That, my friends, is 50%. You also get free shipping on all orders over $200, and there’s tons of stuff already on sale. I am beside myself.
I would go as far …read more

Breaking news!
I have just discovered a fabulous sale at Ann Taylor.
Right now, all sale items now are on “sale” for 40% extra off. (How do you phrase that when a sale goes on sale? I’m not sure. But it’s awesome.)
For instance, this wool ruffle front dress – perfect for any fall party – which you may have seen featured in People Style Watch, by the way – is right now marked down to $99 from $175. But with the 40% off..it becomes $59!
That’s just unreal – and the sale is online AND off…so choose your pleasure!

Are you – or a special teen in your life – getting ready for homecoming parties? Through Tuesday, Kohl’s is having a sale on their juniors party dresses – just use coupon code “homecoming” at checkout and you get an extra 20% off!
It’s been many years since I’ve been planning for homecoming – but I go to a friend’s mock prom quite often, so I’m almost always in formal-dress-ready mode.
I think this Speechless Strapless Bubble Dress is very cute! White/black is always hot – like, classically – and bubble dresses? Screams retro sexy. Not that you want your teenager to …read more

I’m a big fan of New York & Co., especially when I score fabulous coupons.
If you click on this link, you will get $30 off a purchase of $75 or more, or $50 off a purchase of $125 or more. Considering these are already pretty crazy awesome deals, that’s amazing.
I love the outfit at left, I think flowing tunics will be big this season – because they are “cake hiders” and super sexy and feminine.  Plus, they have a very Hills-esque look.
And at under $40? I may buy two!

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

Can you just DIE???
I used to think scarves were just for winter, but I was so wrong. A fabulous scarf equals classically sexy pretty much year round.
Check out this fun purple tie-dyed scarf by Elizabeth Gillett, right now on sale for $29 (usually $60) at ideeli. Purple is huge this season, and will remain so come fall, so this is a great way to keep a pop of trendy color in your wardrobe without having to ransack your closet!
Elizabeth Gilett was trained as a painter and printmaker, which is why her scarves seem to unite art and fashion. What a …read more

When I was little, I was sure that the only use of Burlington Coat Factory was, well, coats. And not just any coats, but those super puffy winter ones that our moms would make us wear.
But I wrong! Just on my most recent visit, here’s some of the trends I saw featured on the racks of this awesome off-price retailer:

BoHo – fringe vests, Sherpa vests, maxi skirts, fringe handbags
MOTO – tough motorcycle look; ripped jeans, leather jackets, vests
Destroyed Denim – Not just a whole in …read more