As you probably have noticed, I post info about coupons and sales pretty often – but a lot of you may be hesitant to follow through if you are new to coupons, or even shopping online, and are afraid of falling into a trap.
I completely understand, and am here to help – (well, in Asia to help…), and consulted online savings expert, Alexis Caldwell.
Something cool: Even I learned from this!
First of all, here’s some things you SHOULD DO when shopping online and using coupon codes:
Compare prices between stores and brands before making purchases. Just because a store is having a …read more

I’m currently somewhere between America and China, and therefore, cannot post today’s sales in a timely matter. For that reason, I”m going to post today’s AND tomorrow’s sales right now…great way for you to arrange your plans for the next 24 hours.
Save some stuff for me in my sizes…by the time I land, a lot of this will be all GONE! (PS: Don’t forget! Today is Part Two of the Rue La La Final Sale event!)
Wednesday Sales
Gold Hawk
Diesel Black Gold
Plenty by Tracy Reese
Members Only
Invicta watches
Sparkling Sage jewelry
TSE clothing
John Hardy Jewelry
Oscar de la Renta
Just Cavalli
Rue La …read more

I leave for China tomorrow, and am attempting to pack today. My discovery: I have lots of clothes, but not a lot of what we need.
I think a lot of us fall into the trap of buying mass amounts of similar items (say, in my case, LBDs), and not essential staples, like, good sweaters, or button-down work appropriate tops. And, then, suddenly, you receive an itinerary that reads “smart casual” and you can’t remotely figure out what that even means.
And so, I’m stocking up on the things I really need rather than adhering to a never-ending obsession, and I’m starting …read more

I am readying to leave for a mini-cruise to celebrate the launch of the new Carnival Dream!
As I’m not exactly…packed…yet, I better get moving, but first, I must share today’s sales!
One of my favorite lines for day-to-day wear is Essentials By ABS, and they are on sale at ideeli today – their prices are great to start out with, so look for crazy bargains in this event.
To keep things a little better organized, I am grouping by sit below – click on the link for more event details!
Rue La La
Catherine Malandrino
Wolford
Gilt Groupe
Emanuel Ungaro
Magaschoni
Rock & Republic
H2 Hammerma
Hautelook
Juice Beauty
Tei Spa Essentials
Ideeli
Essentials by …read more

Is your man cold?
Many are. But if it’s simply a clothing issue, I found a way to warm them up.
Right now, Bloomies (which you may know as Bloomingdales, for the less-intimate), is having their Men’s Sweater Sale.
Tons of styles, from the casual to the cashmere are on sale for 30% off. And the sale lasts until 11/22 – which practically carries you through Thanksgiving! Plus, if you are a cardholder and spend $150 or more, you get free shipping too!
Now, if your man’s icy chill has nothing to do with the lack of cashmere, that I sadly can’t help you …read more

As we get closer to the holiday season, we have more and more excuses to get ourselves all pretty and fancy.
Check out this totally cute Phoebe Couture strapless party dress – it’s one of many fabulous evening dresses on sale for at the ideeli eveningwear sale today.
And it’s a super-great sale: This dress is marked down to $99, normally $352. At that price, you don’t have to feel guilty wearing a different dress to every upcoming formal occasion.
Actually, if there’ll be people overlap and/or pictures taken, do you even have a choice?

The week is (mercifully) drawing to an end, and to celebrate, there’s some great sales going on today on our favorite sites!
Check out the GORGEOUS Jessica Simpson Shoes on sale at ideeli, or the hot BCBG looks at Gilt Fuse!
Modern Amusement
Spa Chakra
Arteriors Home
BCBG
DDF Skincare
Exhibitionist Jewelry by Michael Spirito
Calvin Klein Collection
ABS by Allen Schwartz
Blue Avocado
Bebe sunglasses
Jessica Simpson
Via Spiga Kids
Bindya New York
Millard Fillmore

After my fabulous foray into off-price retail yesterday, one may think I am shopped out.
Wrong. If that was so, I wouldn’t be the shopping maven you know and love.
And so, while I work tirelessly at putting all my goodies away, please check out all the awesome sales going on today. Some of my faves, like Laundry apparel and Carla Mancini handbags are available…check out details below!
Upper Echelon
Laundry clothing
Vivienne Tam
Malo
La Fiorentina
LAI Luxury Accessories International
NuFace
Loree Rodkin jewelry
Victorinox Swiss Army
Tibi
Magaschoni cashmere
Fendi sunglasses
Amrita Singh
Autumn Cashmere
Holly Morgan Designs
Enza Costa Rouge

Kowboys
Gerard Yosca
Carla Mancini Handbags

In the next month, I have a cruise, a trip to China, my birthday, and, of course, the holidays.
Clearly, I need to update my wardrobe, and a few cute new dresses is a great way to start. Dresses are the center of my outfit-planning, largely because they involve no planning. In one piece, I have created an entire ensemble that is absolutely completely coordinated.
Lucky for me, there’s lots of great cuteness on sale today!
Movado watches
Voom by Joy Han – one of my most favorite lines, at HauteLook!
Blinde sunglasses
Black Orchid
Moschino Cheap & Chic
Carlos Falchi
KEP jewelry
Alexander Wang
Corpus
Cara Coutur
Suzi Chin
Atelier
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Did you get your coffee this morning? If not, no worries, Nespresso is on sale today at Gilt Groupe!
I totally heart their super-chic designer espresso machines. It’s a great time to pick one up, too…it’s getting chilly out!
I’m also besotted with the super-hot Gwyneth boots on sale at ideeli…yes, I may already have several pairs, but it’s a fabulous price and I can always use another color!
Some other great sales going on today:
J Brand
Kate Spade
Ritmo Mundo
Twenty8Twelve
Adrienne Landau
Ash shoes
Tribute
Auchelle Jonas
Apivita
Sorelli jewelry
Rampage clothing
Spa Chakra
Gwyneth
Magaschoni
Taylor dresses