Coffee Break: Roselena Tote
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If you've been on the hunt for a basic black leather tote bag, we think this bag nails it — big enough for most size docs, helpful zippers and pockets — and on sale. Nice. Was $398, now down to $290. Francesco Biasia Roselena Tote (Note that Zappos has it in blueSales of note for 11/9:
- Nordstrom – 15% off fragrance saving — and tons of early Black Friday deals! Kat did a mini sales roundup here.
- Ann Taylor – Extra 40% off sale, and 40% off tops and sweaters.
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything! + take 20% off
- Boden – 10% off new womenswear styles
- The Fold – Up to 25% off with their Workwear Mix and Match offer
- J.Crew – Flash sale, extra 20% off your purchase
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything, and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – The November drop! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Nordstrom Rack – Clear the Rack! Up to 70% off new markdowns, including Boss, L'Agence, Reiss, Spanx, and Veronica Beard
- Sephora – Sephora Collection 30% off, 15% off sitewide for VIB through 11/10.
- Soma – All bras $30, and 5 panties for $39! Also take 25% off sleep and clothing – readers love Cool Nights PJs and these no-VPL panties
- Strathberry – 20% off sitewide for a limited time
- Talbots – 30% off entire purchase
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
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Sorry to hijack the thread, but I found a GREAT long necklace that I absolutely love. It’s “blingy” in an elegant way. I think someone asked for recommendations on a long necklace a few weeks ago.
http://www.swarovski.com/Web_US/en/1014360/product/Gorgeous_Satin_Necklace_.html?CatalogCategoryName=0108
I hunted for a black tote last year for travel that could hold the usual purse contents, plus a book, snacks, water bottle and whatever, but not laptop big, and was dismayed at the lack of choices in the $100 range. I don’t really like the rolled handles (too hard on the top of my shoulder when the bag is heavy) and wanted a zip closure for security. I ended up with a “The Sak” that has just a snap closure but otherwise fit the bill (for several trips at least) and kept looking. Last month, I found a beautiful croc Cole Haan on ruelala, originally $450 for $159. It zips but has the rolled handles, so I’ll see how it goes. Someday I’ll find THE ONE…
The blue color is also $183 on ebags
http://www.ebags.com/francesco_biasia/roselena_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=135123&productid=1350514&sourceID=GOOGFEED&color=Ribes&CAWELAID=367477419