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Coffee Break – Fretwell Satchel

Zappos has a number of nice-looking Aldo purses for surprisingly affordable prices. This purple “Fretwell” (also available in cognac/bronze) looks great. I love the faux ostrich leather and the dark, dark purple. It’s (wow) $48 at Zappos. ALDO – Fretwell (Purple) – Bags and Luggage (L-2)

Cyber Monday – My Top 5 Sales

Pressed for time? Here are the top 5 sales I’d check out if I were you… (Check out my earlier round-up of Cyber Monday sales here.) 1. Amazon’s shoes and handbag sales. Save 25% when you spend $75, save 30% when you spend $150+ with SHOECM11. Considering that Amazon stocks Coach, Kate Spade, Franco Sarto,…

Givenchy Soft Snap Jacket

Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Soft Snap Jacket

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. One of my favorite movies is “How To Steal A Million,” an old Audrey Hepburn/Peter O’Toole romantic comedy/heist movie. Part of getting ready for the big caper involves dressing Hepburn up like a cleaning lady. “Now what has that accomplished?”…

Happy Cyber Monday!

Happy Cyber Monday! Here’s what I’m seeing so far… Store/Brand-Specific Deals – Ann Taylor – 50% off everything with code MONDAY. (Darn it, and I just bought a bunch with the 40% off from Black Friday!) – LOFT – 50% off everything with code SHOP50 – Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, Athleta – 30% off…