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December 26th, 2008 by crystal
It’s a great day/weekend for shopping! Combine the usual post holiday savings with deep recession related discounts and you get some pretty serious sales. If you like the mayhem of hitting the malls, head out with a game plan. If you can’t handle the craziness and want to save some time, check out your favorite stores online.
Avon: Save up to 60% when you shop online. Many offers end 1.1.09. Also, get Free Shipping when you spend $10. Use code HFS2008.
Banana Republic: Take an extra 20% off items that are already 60% off. Use code EXTRA20 at checkout. Plus, if you have a Banana Republic or Old Navy card, take an extra 10% off when you use code PLUSTEN at checkout.
oldnavy.com: Save up to 75% online only.
Victoria’s Secret: Save 50% off swimwear when you use code 50SWIM. I know it’s hard to think about swimsuits right now, but these are some fabulous prices on great suits. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $100 when you use code SHIP09.
It’s also Semi-Annual Sale time at Victoria’s Secret. Save up to 65% on clothing.
Nordstrom: Online Winter Savings. Save 40% off or more on women’s apparel, shoes and accessories. Shop Nordstrom.
Lucky Brand Jeans: Twice Yearly Sale - 50% Off Select Items
dELiA*s: Clearance! Up to 80% off. Shop Now!
Dillards: Save up to 50% off original prices.
Macy’s: Many items are deeply discounted. Plus, get 15% off your entire purchase with code XMASGIFT.
Happy Holidays! Have fun shopping!
If you know of more offers, post them in the comments.
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December 18th, 2008 by crystal
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December 8th, 2008 by crystal
Accessories are a safe gift option. A girl never has too many accessories! And, you’re less likely to duplicate something your friend or family member already has. You don’t have to worry about size, and style, though still important to consider, comes into play a bit less than if you were buying clothes.
For how to buy other people clothes, read this post.
Buying accessories as gifts can be tricky because you’ll have a tendency to buy more. At least I do.
Read more for how to buy accessories and gift ideas.
How to Buy Accessories
1. Determine your price limit
Before you go shopping, determine how much you plan to spend. As you’re shopping, you might find the perfect accessory that falls right at your limit. Or, you might find a few things that add up to your limit. The important thing is to stop buying accessories once you’ve hit your limit.
2. Consider Style
Find something that will complement your friend’s style. The best accessories are ones that can be worn with many different outfits. You don’t want your gift to end up in the back of a closet!
3. Choose Complementing Accessories
If you buy more than one accessory, choose pieces that go together. This helps give your gift a theme and prevents it from looking too hodgepodge.
Great Accessory Gift Ideas
Scarves, Hats and Gloves
These warm gift options would be great given separately or together. Each piece is accented with a super cute rosette. Beanie ($14.50), Scarf ($19.50) and Gloves ($12.50) from dELiAs.
Here are a few more cold weather items. I’m loving the long glove phenomenon…particularly the fingerless variety.
Zig Zag Colored Scarf ($19.99), Long Gloves ($20.00), Long Fingerless Gloves ($28.00)
Jewelry
Jewelry is always a good idea. You can get quite a few inexpensive pieces that go together. Or, you can opt for something a bit pricier and give it alone. The ’sentimental necklace’ pictured above is just one example of the necklaces dogeared offers. There is also a necklace for ’sister’, ‘best mom’, peace’, ‘daughter’, etc.
Metallic Bangles ($4.00), Pull Through Earrings ($20.40), Sentimental Necklace ($68.00)
Purses
Purses are fun and a great bang for your buck. Clutches and wallets are perfect gifts for the trendy gals in your life.
Grab Handle Clutch ($14.00), Patent Kisslock Clutch ($16.99), Ruched Wallet ($8.99)
Your Thoughts?
What ways have you gifted accessories? Do you plan to gift accessories again this year?
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December 5th, 2008 by crystal
Here are your Friday Finds for the week! Remember to send in your requests for next week’s Friday Finds. Just tell me what you’re looking for and at what price point and I’ll do my best to shop for it.
White House Black Market: Take an Additional 25% Already Reduced Prices at White House Black Market! Offer Ends 12.07.08. Valid Online Only.![]()
Lucky Brand: Save 40% off everything at LuckyBrandJeans.com! Enter code 8DFFM Offer good 12.7-14.
Buckle: Save an extra 15% Off women’s sale merchandise at Buckle!
Victoria’s Secret: Get Free 2nd Day Express Deliver when you spend at least $100. Use code SHIPFAST.
Dillards: Save now! Dillards.com has their ENTIRE STOCK of Prive Cashmere for 40% off! Offer good 12.5-12.7
Avon: Get free shipping on orders over $10 with code HFS2008.
New York & Company: Free shipping on purchases of $50 or greater! Click here or use code 7274
$25 off purchases of $75 or more - use this link or code 9993
Banana Republic: Get 20% off when you use the code BRHOLIDAY
And now for the Friday Finds…be sure to check out the new category!
Very Low
Marked down from
$26.50, this cami is now only $7.99! Perfect to layer under blazers or cardigans!
Corduroy mini skirts seem to be on sale everywhere. This one has been marked down from
$24.50 to $9.99.
Low
I just received this dress in the mail the other day. It’s fabulous! The quality is great and it will be perfect belted and paired with tights. It’s been marked down from
$34.50 to $14.99.
Marked down from
$48.00, this dress is now $19.99. It’s a perfect LBD for all of those holiday parties coming up!
Medium
This sweater dress has been remarkably marked down! Originally
$110.00, it’s now $39.99. It is short-sleeved, but is still warmer than a jersey knit dress!
These ankle boots are super cute and trendy. Can you believe they’re only $22.99? They’ve been marked down from
$37.99.
High
Here’s another sweater dress on sale. Originally
$110.00, this dress is now $59.99. Pair it with a belt to give it a bit more shape.
A great option for winter outerwear, this peacoat has been marked down to $41.90 from its original price of
$84.00.
Designer
This simple sheath dress reminds me of something Nico (from Lipstick Jungle) would wear. Designed by Nicole Miller, it was originally
$365.00 but is now $145.90.
These velvet pants are super fun! And, they’re 7 For All Mankind! Originally
$176.00, they’re now $69.90.
