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
…read more

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

About a year ago, I was at a bar – of all places – and saw a friend’s shoes. She revealed to me they were from a line named Melissa, and beside being crazy adorable, they were like NOBLE.
Noble, you say? Yes. Because while I was admiring how cute they were, I discovered they were plastic!
Brazilian brand Melissa has informed me that plastic is indeed fantastic.
(And honestly, Brazil is like the capital of plastic surgery, the Brazilian blowout, Brazilian bikini waxes…are we surprised?)
Every pair is manufactured out of a patented Meflexo material that is thermo-malleable, flexible, and soft to the …read more

This is the time of year where shopping is pretty much inevitable, but we’re all looking for great deals.
Your best bet are finding the hottest sales, and right now sister stores Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy is holding an exclusive online Get More Save More Sale.
Here’s how it works: It deducts 15% off orders of $75 or more, 20% off orders of $100 or more and 25% off orders of $125 or more via coupon code SAVE123. You get rewarded for excessiveness! I love it.
While you are at it, you mean want to jump on this long cable-knit sweater …read more

Was looking for a “w” word for bargains…but oh well. The importance is in the deals.
I’m in a great mood – last night’s Betsey Johnson dinner was an absolutely transcendent experience, and I am still floating somewhere in a pink billowy cloud of champagne.
In an effort to share the joy, here’s some fabulous sales today!
Free People
Pur Cashmere
Calphalon Cookware
Bodhi handbags
Vera Wang Lavender

Tart
Gorjana
Clark’s Botanicals
Dr. Hauschka
Gucci watches
Heather Moore
Halston clothing
Lorick
Timex watches
DL1961 denim
TuckerPaisley
breadandbutter clothing

I’m writing this as I sit in a Panera across the street from the Tanger Outlets in Lancaster, PA because I have just found out something AMAZING and had to share it with my favorite people.
Ahem…
For the duration of Labor Day weekend (which, granted, is coming to a rapid finish), at all Gap and Banana Republic Factory Outlets, you can take advantage of:
* At Gap Outlet, shoppers will receive up to 50% Off the already low factory store prices. Plus, adult hoodies starting at just $15 and kids hoodies starting at $12.50.
* At Banana Republic Factory Store, shoppers will …read more

My bestie is an associate at Victoria’s Secret, so I have more reason than ever to stop by there and browse. Still, as this is a recession, I try to curb my spending! But…not when there’s a sale. THAT is my weakness.
Right now, at the Victoria’s Secret web site, there’s a biggie of a sale. Just use coupon code FALL09, and you’ll get $15 off orders over $100, $30 off orders over $150, $75 off orders over $250, or $150 off orders over $500. The coupon expires 09/17/2009. This is good for everything, from panties to PJs to pashminas. (OK, …read more