If you’re a big Kate Spade fan and a bargain shopper, you’re going to love this bit of news! Starting today, Tuesday November 10th and through November 13th, Kate Spade is having a huge sample sale!  A large selection of her fabulous handbags, small accessories, jewelry and even clothing is up to 75% off! Pretty amazing, right?
If you’ve had your eye on one of her chic and stylish handbags, now is the time to pick one up!  One of the handbags that caught my eye is the Islington Cecillia. The regular price was $475 and now it’s on sale for …read more

Flash sale websites have grown significantly in the last couple years as a way for shoppers to take advantage of amazing markdowns online.  If you aren’t yet familiar with the popular flash sale websites like Gilt Groupe, RueLaLa, and Ideeli, they are online sale websites that require registration in order to receive email updates about the dates and times of super discounted short-term sales.  Usually the sales feature one specific designer and the discounts are at least 40% off, so the merchandise goes quickly!  The best products are gone in only a matter of minutes and the sales usually last …read more

One-shouldered gowns are the look of the moment. Well, one of them, anyways. But, how do you wear this one shouldered look without coming off like a disco princess wannabe? Here’s three ways, courtesy of Badgley Mischka.

This silk chiffon one-shouldered gown really makes a statement, and it isn’t “take me to the roller rink”. This drapey, dead sexy take on the one-shouldered look makes it black tie or red carpet ready. One way to keep a one-shouldered look current is by making sure it’s composed of a nice, sophisticated fabric, and not a shiny poly blend. Available for $459 (from …read more

We all know the myths, that celebrities never pay retail and models frequent flea markets, so why does it seem so difficult for us regular types to save money on style? Here are ten tips to keep you well-dressed, even when the economy is depressed.
10. Let Go of Labels. Buy Designer Reproductions.

Of course, we all know that being covered in logos doesn’t make you fashionable. But sometimes it’s still hard to let go of the old, reliable fashion houses (or even the newer hipper ones), because labels speak to us of high quality and good design. But there are plenty …read more

Live in Chi-town? Freezing your butt off? Well, warm up with a sample sale from Built By Wendy, a great little brand. It’s this weekend, so hurry!

Remember Olga Kapustina? She’s got a sample sale going on. I wish I lived in NY.