I’m going to confess something really shocking to you guys.
About fifteen years ago, when I was barely out of grade school…I had dirty dreams about Tommy the Green Power Ranger. And, yes, when he bacame the white ranger, I still sort of dug him, but he was less fun. Why? Because, well, much like my Angelus complex, I like bad boys. And I can’t kick it. Alas.
(Hey, who remembers that’s where Sarah Brown got her start? She played Heather, the home-wrecker.)
Anyway, Bandai America’s Power Up Video Challenge is a cool new contest that rewards kids for playing with …read more

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

This summer, I went on a press trip to Mexico. It was quite possibly my best trip ever – and I’m absolutely desperate to go back. (And actually am come January, but that’s for another blog post.) However, it was one of those so-incredible experiences that I am hoping that my friends choose to visit there as well.
And maybe one of them will get the chance. I just learned that Anne Klein are giving away a pretty dreamy getaway includes: a super dreamy 5-night getaway to the El Dorado Royale Resort in Riviera Maya in Mexico! (It was voted one …read more

I have lots of gadgetry in my arsenal, but my Vibe II ear buds are among my faves – not only do they make hands free calling and listening to my tunes easy – but they are super cute!
Some of of its cool aspects:
1. They have soft silicone fittings (so it ain’t one of those assumed one size fits all) and also a hands-free microphone and call control button
2. Super high-quality sound and noise reduction. Which I suppose should have been number 1. But, whatev. Size matters. high-quality audiophile sound, and reduces outside noise
3. It’s sexy. We are talking stainless …read more

My favorite part about the cooling weather is getting to wear my sexiest tall boots, and according to Erin Conroy at Brown Shoe, boots are bigger than ever this season.
“Designers are offering boots on every heel height from flat/riding to stacked heels to stilettos, in both leathers and suedes with details like ruching or slouching to add interest. At Via Spiga, heights range from over the knee boots that can be folded over for women who want a below the knee option, to short booties with softly puddled leather around the ankle, so women can express their individual style. …read more

If I haven’t mentioned it lately, I love Twitter – and I love even further that big brands are getting active on there, and rewarding those who follow them.
For instance, right now Dick’s Sporting Goods is gearing up for back-to-school by awarding a $100 gift card each and every day to a Twitter follower. People just have to follow @dickssportcmo to be eligible to win!
I wanted to get in on the fun, so I am going to completely steal their idea! One reader of ShopaholicsDaily.com will win a $100 gift card to Dick’s just by following…me! To have your …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

Love is in the air.
And whether you are having a summer fling, or hot and heavy romance, or wistfully watching the latest episode of The Bachelorette while drinking wine for one, we all want a little bit of summer romance.
Kick the summer off with a sweet love story!
ShopaholicsDaily.com and PerfectMatch.com and have teamed up to celebrate the summer with a sweet love story.
Leading online dating site Perfectmatch.com is offering single men and women the opportunity to win a Summer Love Giveaway Getaway – complete with all of the essentials needed for the perfect summer love, including:

3 month subscription to Perfectmatch.com …read more

I spent the weekend in Montauk, one that was full of fun in the sun (and a sunburn to match…sigh).
Of course, fun in the sun has to include quality sunglasses.
Now is a great time to shop for shades of your very own, since you will also be helping to do something really important for the world: Right now Solstice will give 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of SOLSTICE Beach Totes to The Climate Project for the entire month of June. Solstice wants to reward customers as well- from June 10th to July 19th, spend $125 …read more

Ever wish you could attend a real-life designer launch event?

They are pretty fabulous – some more than others, of course – but if you love the line, and love fashion, it’s an awesome place to be. Rachel Roy is one of those fabulous designers – and she’s also incredibly savvy – she recently launched a line for Macy’s that will aimed at the young and gorgeous – who also happen to be on a recession budget! It will be in Macy’s in August, so stay tuned for more info then.

Because I am aware that not everyone gets …read more