Happy Monday!
So, I am back home in NY, still have a semblance of the plague, and we have just started the work week.
But at least there’s lots of fabulous sales going on today! Here’s some stuff to check out below – as usual, if any of your fave lines are included, just click on the link for more info about sale duration and location. (Most last only a day, though, so jump at it!)
Sonya Dakar
MD Skincare
Marco Bicego jewelry
Michael Kors
A by Anrea Barna
Tova jewelry
Kova & T
Modern Amusement
Generra clothing
Marc New York
Michael Kors sunglasses
Millard Fillmore
Carla Mancini
Sea Enzyme
Siwy jeans
Sweet Pea clothing
Cosabella

It seems everyone is having stress lately – life stress, boy stress, money stress – but no matter what our drama, a little retail therapy goes a long, long, way. Lucky for me, there’s tons of great sales going on that let me feel like I am indulging, and yet be easy on the wallet!
Going on today, in the interweb…
Diesel
Antik Denim
T Bags
Anna Beck

Valentino Roma
Ralph Lauren Purple Label
• Michael Michael Kors
• Michael Kors bedding
Just click on the links for more info – happy shopping, and have a great weekend!

I’m leaving!
I’m flying out on a Wednesday night red-eye to Mexico (huge grin!) and won’t be here to share all the upcoming sales the next few days. Just wanted to give all of you a quick heads up of ones that are must-look-forward to in my absence!
These sales will be going on at a variety of sites, so click on them for more info/destination if you see one of your faves on the list!
Wednesday, 8/5
Carolee Jewelry
Cole Haan
American Vintage
Forte Clothing
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent
Elizabeth and James
Clark’s Botanicals
Thursday, 8/6
Michael Kors Home
Tracy Reese
MaxMara
MD Skincare
Rock & Republic shoes
Twenty8twelve
Mary Louise …read more

Purple will once again be a hot color for fall. If you are looking for a new bag right now, head over to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale where you will find a wide assortment of fabulous handbags on sale in every size and shape imaginable. Here are a few purple bags that you will really love. Prices go back up on August 3, 2009, so get ‘em while they’re hot.
B. Makowsky ‘Kingston’ Shoulder Strap Tote (Sale: $209.90, Regular: $318)
This amethyst purple leather bag features triple zippers on the front. This pleated bag features a removable shoulder strap and rolled top …read more

Ready for some new spring footwear? Right now is a time that about the only way we can get away with shopping is when we know we are getting a great value. There’s no better value than sample sales!
Here’s some going on this week at ideeli (starting Wednesday) that are worth a look. It’s an invite-only site, so if you are not a member, type in “shopdaily” to join.
guillaume hinfray shoes
Save up to 55%
Prices Start at $199
Sure, these are quality shoes – but also check out how incredibly sassy they are!
I feel like they are some sort of melding …read more

Every once in a while I see a handbag that just screams, “Buy me!” This bright yellow bag from MICHAEL Michael Kors definitely is yelling at me today.

Featuring dual braided handles and a drawstring top, the yellow leather tote is a hot choice for springtime. As you probably know, yellow is definitely the “it” color right now. And this bag would add punch of color to any outfit.
This large bag is roomy enough to hold everything you need, but not big enough to weigh you down. This shoulder tote is available right now at Nordstrom for just under $500. …read more

Houndstooth is very popular this winter in skirts, hats, shoes, bags and, of course, jackets. If you are looking for a crop jacket in a hot print, this chocolate brown houndstooth jacket is a great option.
This jacket features 3/4-length sleeves, pintucks at the neckline and a hidden front closure. The best thing about this MICHAEL by Michael Kors jacket is the price.
Right now, you can get this houndstooth crop jacket at Nordstrom for just $62.90 – marked down from $159.50. What a deal! It’s available in sizes XS-L, but quantities are limited.
Photo credit: Nordstrom

Are you often confused by the names of the designer collections? Today, we give you a little lesson about Michael Kors.
New York-born Michael Kors (whose real name is Karl Anderson, Jr.) began to rise to fame in the early 1980s but his career didn’t begin to really flourish until he was named the women’s ready-to-wear designer for French design house Celine in 1997. After much success, Kors decided to leave Celine in late 2003 to concentrate on his own brand and that’s when his own collections took off.
So, what’s with all the names of the Michael Kors collections? In …read more

For the time when we can actually go out without a winter coat and gloves in our pocket. This is sooooo sixties and it’s appearing early. Fall 2008 is supposed to be all about a return to the sixties, but here we go. It’s appearing for summer 2008 as well!
Spotted at Macy*s
Photo Credit: Michael Kors

You want a dress that will turn heads, but you don’t want to look like everyone else in the room. I’m thinking that this is your dress!! I love the”floaty” skirt.
Available at Nordstrom