Dallas Divas: Make this a West Village Weekend

To all my ladies in Dallas - run, don't walk, to The West Village this weekend to check out their Last Ditch sale. With deals for up to 90% off, this is not one to be missed! Two stores to check out are shoe store Accomplice, where they will feature BCBGirls, Seychelles, Oh Deer!, Jessica Simpson, Naughty Monkey, Hale Bob & Cindy Says for $10 - $50! Here are some they will be featuring:

Also, clothing and accessory store, Accents (right next door to Accomplice) will have 50% off their red tag items! Let me know what you find!

Houston Divas: Premium Outlets Are Coming!

Whether it's the Chicago Premium Outlets, Desert Hills Premium Outlets (my favorite!), or the Allen Premium Outlets, I enjoy shopping at any location within the Chelsea Premium Outlet chain. To the delight of many of my Houston divas, the H-town area will soon be able to enjoy the deep discounts along with their neighbors to the north and south of them. Houston Premium Outlets will open its doors in late March (located in Cypress - about 30 miles from the city). Mark your calendars - the Grand Opening Celebration takes place March 27 - 30! Check out the store listing here.

Houston will never be the same.

Bargain Bridal Gown Alert!

ABS by Allen Schwartz Empire Waist Gown - $225.90 (was $378) from Nordstrom
I think this gown is stunning and elegant. Who says you have to spend thousands of dollars on a wedding dress?

For some more wedding dresses under $400 from Nordstrom, check out this Sean Collection strapless embroidered gown or this Nicole Miller Square Neck Satin Gown.

Dazzling Discount Designer Dresses!

Gotta love a good deal on designer dresses. All of these were originally over $300!

Nanette Lepore 'Lyricist' Lamé Dress - $163.90 (was $410) - Nordstrom

This trapeze style metallic Nanette Lapore "Lyricist" dress is just darling. It is available in both this bronze color as well as silver. They still have a lot of sizes available.

Laundry by Design Metallic Lace Mini Shift Dress - $194.90 (was $325) - Nordstrom

Another very cute short metallic dress. This Laundry by Design mini dress is perfect for a party! The catch: it's only available in size 12. If that's your size, jump on this deal!

Diane von Furstenberg "Hermoine" Rose Dot Dress - $207 (was $345) - Bloomingdales'

All I have to say about this Diane von Furstenberg "Hermoine" black and white dress is ADORABLE! I love how it's so versatile - it would look great both at a ladies luncheon with strappy sandals or a nice dinner with tights and heels. Love it!

Weekend Diva Dozen

1. Sale at Barney's New York online!

2. Chicago: Savvy Shopper Approved Sample Sale featuring Lara Miller and Eskell
When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: 1109 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

3. Cute Find: Dove salt and pepper shakers from Chiasso for only $14!

4. Ever wonder if buying cheap gas is harming your car?

5. Chicago: Designer End-of-Year Sale (Up to 50% Off)
Where: Excentrique Boutique 42 S. Washington St., Hinsdale, IL 60521
When: Saturday, January 12 is the last day of the sale (it is only open until 5 PM)

6. These yellow Bandolino Nacola peep-toe wedges will get you in the mood for spring!

7. For my curvy, plus sized divas: Evans UK is like H&M meets Lane Bryant. They even ship to the US!

8. Check out Style Bakery's 12 Hot Heels under $100!

9. Get these cute ballerina woven flats from ASOS.com

10. 50% off everything at Shoprellik.com! Use BLOWOUT code at checkout.

11. Dallas: Get info about Stanley Korshak's Take it Away Sale!

12. Unrelated gossip news: Nicole has baby girl and Christina's next. Congrats to the new mamas!

Ellen Tracy Cape - 75% Off

Saks did it again! Check out this Ellen Tracy wool/silk blend cape for $95.34 (it was $398!). It is only available in M/L and also comes in black. What a great deal! Also, if you spend at least $150 at saks.com they will give you free shipping if you use code NEWYEAR at check out.

Badgley Mischka for How Much?

Saks is having a phenomenal sale online. Some of these items caused me to do a double take!

Badgley Mischka Sportswear Selma Tweed Short Jacket - $107.34 (over 75% off!)

Isn't this tweed jacket just darling? Unfortunately Saks isn't carrying the pants online, but you can still wear the jacket as shown with solid pants or even denim with knee boots. Here's the catch 1) they only have one size left - size 10, and 2) even though the picture shown looks like it is a black and gray mix, the available color is coffee. Still a great deal!

Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Strapless Cocktail Dress - $142.74 (was $595!)

Ladies, you would definitely be the talk of the cocktail party if you walked in wearing this gorgeous Badgley Mishka Platinum Label strapless dress. The quality and structure are absolutely amazing and you certainly cannot beat the price. Like the jacket above it's only available in size 10.

Cards, Please!

Do you know anyone who just can't get enough of Spades, Gin, Blackjack or Poker? How about this: have you ever played cards at someone's house (maybe even your own!) to find the deck was missing a card or two? I found these nice card sets that look great from pretty inexpensive to super cheap! Enjoy!


COLBY LEATHER CARD SET - $11.99 Pottery Barn
This card set from Pottery Barn comes with a deck of cards, a notebook and pencil (for keeping score, of course). You can even add a monogram (for an additional charge).

DOUBLE CARD CASE - $14.95 Crate & Barrel

This faux leather card case holds two decks of red and white polka dot cards.





CARD SET - $3.99 West Elm
Though this card set from West Elm isn't as schnazzy as the other two, the price is certainly right! The box is made of canvas and in addition to the beet color shown, it also comes in flax and espresso.

Diane von Furstenberg dresses on sale

Just by looking at them, you may not think these prices are all that great. But once you look at the original prices and the fact that they were designed by fashion extraordinaire Diane von Furstenberg, the prices look so much better! All of the dresses are found at Nordstrom.

Camelita Wrap Dress - $145.90 (was $365)
We all know that no one does wrap dresses like DvF! This fun Camelita wrap dress is on sale for 60% off. If you don't like these colors, they have another version in a different pattern with more muted colors here for the same price.








Abaje Ponte Knit Dress - $169.90 ($425)
Very chic and feminine and best of all - 60% off! You may not want to take too long to purchase this fab Abaje knit dress. Match this one with a colorful clutch for an extra pop!









Svetlana Wrap Dress - $206.90 (was $345)
Though it is kind of hard to tell with the bow in the front, this is indeed a wrap dress. It's made of silk jersey and the pattern and shape give it a Latin flair. A great party dress!

Filomena Dress - $278.90 ($465)
This is definitely my favorite of the bunch. This Filomena dress is exquisite and elegant. And, since it's made from a wool blend, it is appropriate for the season. The side pockets show that though it looks a little like old Hollywood, it still current and on-trend.

New York Divas: UNIQLO Sample Sale

I recently discovered Japanese retailer, UNIQLO, during one of my recent trips to New York. UNIQLO reminds me of a Japanese version of H&M with slightly to not-so-slightly higher prices. It's a very cute concept, though, and the store itself had a lot of the latest trends and was very bright and colorful.

Starting the day after Christmas they will be having a sample sale with some amazing prices. Check it out!

Where:
546 Broadway (between Prince and Spring)
New York, NY 10025
12.26.07 - 12.31.07
starting at 9am (they'll go until the merchandise runs out!)

http://www.uniqlo.com

Here is a snapshot of some of the items & prices:
Knit tops- $5.00

Sweaters- $10.00

Woven Tops- $10.00

Bottoms- $10.00

Cashmere- $15.00

Jackets- $20.00

Thanks, Budget Fashionista!

New Year's Eve Dresses Under $100

Now that your Christmas shopping is over (wishful thinking, I know), and with New Year's Eve just days away, now is the time to buy the perfect NYE dress without breaking the bank! Check out these amazing finds all under $100!

Steve Madden Puff Sleeve Charmeuse Dress - $52.90 (was $178)

This puff sleeve Steve Madden dress is great, especially since it will hide the bulge left over from holiday eating! Even better - it also comes in petite sizes!

Phoebe Couture Belted Zip Front Dress - $79.90 (was $258!)

What a great deal! This Phoebe Couture dress is elegant and stylish at the same time. Though it looks black, it is actually navy blue.

Laundry by Design Foil Jersey Sheath Dress - $66.90 (was $225)

Add a little shimmer with this gold Laundry by Design sheath dress.

London Times Chiffon Halter Dress - $80

This London Times chiffon halter dress is a great look for a dressy new year's cocktail party. And, at only 80 bucks, you will look like a million bucks without spending it!

Inhabit Online Sample Sale

Inhabit is having an online sale where items are up to 70% off! They're known for their cashmere and cotton sweaters. Included in the sale is this cashmere hoodie (one of their best sellers) for $40. I also like this guava colored cashmere draped cardigan for $50. Enjoy!

New York Divas: More Sample Sales

NYC Divas: Here are some more sample sales courtesy of Charlie Suisman's Manhattan User's Guide (MUG):

Holiday sample sale (up to 70% off) shoes, bags, and accessories by Rafe, 85 5th [16th] 12th Flr., today thru Friday, 10-7. No checks.

Major discounts on Echo/Monsac scarves, gloves, and handbags at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th [6th/7th]: 12/9, noon-5; 12/10, noon-7; 12/11, 8-7; 12/12 and 12/13, 9-8, 12/14, 9-2. V, MC, cash, no Amex.

Eyewear by Alain Mikli, 264 W. 40th [7th/8th] is on sale today and tomorrow, 9-5:45, and Friday, 9-5. Frames that were hundreds of dollars are now $50-$100.

Up to 80% off retail for James Coviello clothing, 12/11-12/13, 11-8. 213 W. 35th #903 [7th/8th].

Menswear by Joseph Abboud is on sale at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 W. 19th [6th/7th] 12/9, 1-8; 12/10 and 12/11, 8-8; 12/12 8-7. Sportwear, suits, shirts, and more. Update: this sale is also a charity event benefiting our troops! They are also extending another 25% to all active military personnel.

On now, thru tomorrow, the Hayden-Harnett sample sale—apparel, outerwear, handbags, and accessories up to 80% off retail, 16 W. 36th #501 [5th/Bway], 11-7pm.Knitwear from Spring & Clifton, 195 Chrystie #601-F [Stanton/Riv] 212.228.3634 on sale. Cashmere cardigans were $220, now $90. 12/7 and 12/8, 11-7; 12/9, noon-6.

Up to 70% off clothing by Derek Lam, 601 W. 26th [11th/12th] 212.929.1338, tomorrow and Friday, 10-6.

Up to 80% off Tracy Matthews jewelry for men and women, 12/6, noon-9; 12/7, 9-7, 12/8, 10-4. 264 Canal [Bway/Laf] #6E.

Laura Dahl and Wifebeader are up to 80% off retail prices—hand-beaded tees, silk jersey dresses, Italian wool coats, and more. Today thru 12/7, 11-7; 12/8 and 12/9, noon-6. 425 W. 13th [Wash] 4th Flr.

Great porcelain from Klein Reid is on sale 12/8 and 12/15, noon-5pm. 51-02 21st [Borden] 718.937.3828 LIC. Cash only

Thanks, Keesh!

New York Divas: Matt Bernson Sample Sale

Shoe designer Matt Bernson is having a sample sale which will include sandals, flats, and wedges. Here are the details:

Dec 5,6,7

12pm to 8pm

434 Greenwich St. (in Tribeca – cross street is Vestry St .)

212.941.7634

The best part: everything will be under $50!!!!

Weekend Diva Dozen

Here are a dozen nuggets of knowledge for my fellow Divas on a Dollar:

1. Dallas Shopping Buzz talks about Project Runway's Victorya's design at your nearest Steve & Barry's

2. Stiletto Jungle tells us how to get 40% off Tory Burch flats

3. Lucky Mag has an under-$50 gift guide
4. Chic by Nature talks about Hip and Zen's clearance sale
5. Beauty Secret's Revealed kicks off their 12 Days of Christmas Contest
6. Fashion Week Daily talks about how you can get greeting cards by Heidi Klum and others at Fakkai's Melrose store
7. The Cheap Chica finds sweater dresses under $40
8. Fab Sugar has a Fab Gift Guide which lists all the people you need to buy gifts for to print out and take shopping with you
9. The Frugal Fashionista helps you find Queen Latifah's leopard look for less
10. The Bargain Queen finds an Audrey Hepburn-esque dress for under $100
11. NYC: Lavish Magazine gives details on Detail's block party in NYC today, 12/1 from noon - 5pm
12. Dallas: Today is filled with a bunch of bargains!
• Urban Street Bazaar from 11 am - 10 pm
  
• The Gold Digger Ex-Girlfriend Liquidation Sale is taking place today, 12/1 from 1-5 pm
  
• Uptown Lights in West Village from 5 - 10 pm