Year: 2011

  • 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)

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  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Deal Alert: The Landscape So Far

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though it is neither Black Friday nor Cyber Monday, there are some great deals to be had today. Some of the best deals I’m seeing so far… Store/Brand Specific – Boden – 60% off – The Limited – 50% off plus free shipping with code GOBBLE – Express – 40% off sitewide…