Macy's Friends and Family

Check out Macy's Friends and Family until December 3rd. Print off the coupon or use MACYSFF code at check out on macys.com to get your savings! ~ Thanks, Pet!

Shopping season is about to begin!

This Friday, November 23 is Black Friday 2007, the beginning of this year's holiday shopping season! In honor of my favorite time of year, here are links to a bunch of deals for you. Happy Shopping!

Alison Daniel
Black Friday sale online: http://www.allisondanieldesigns.com/

Banana Republic <http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/info.do?cid=35127>

Friends & Family on line code- 30% off Dec 1-3QLOV5931S3G5

Bath & Body Works
http://f.e.bathandbodyworks.com/i/34/528207786/110507A_coup.html

CVS: http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/cvs/gateway/promotion?pid=6051&step_nbr=160

The Gap Friends & Family
30% off, code: D1L36GG596NL
Online code good from Nov 30-Dec 3

H&M Friends and Family
http://www.hmfriendsandfamily.com/index.php?content_id=1

Old Navy Friends & Family
20% off, codeF8JXXP9RGCNJ
online code good from Nov 27-Dec 3

Orbitz
http://www.orbitz.com/App/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=07nov1372hoursale&cnt=OVI&siteID=isIkAyUyNbM-rvPCreY%2AonvG5Ms1PiMrew

Restoration Hardware Friends and Family
20% off all non-sale items.Use Code: H07FAF02

Sharper Image http://www.sharperimagesavings.com/beyond/

Stila Cosmetics
http://www.stilacosmetics.com/special_vws_signup_2007.asp

Did I Forget Black Friday is Coming?

Not at all! I am compiling a list of tons of deals and steals for you. Here are a few to check out in the meantime:

Black Friday Sites:
http://bfads.net/
http://tgiblackfriday.com/

Premium Outlets will be holding their midnight madness sale at the strike of midnight on Friday (except Branson, MO; Crossville, TN; Kittery, ME locations):
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/sales/

Just a note: I went to the Chicago Premium Outlets at 11:45 PM last Thanksgiving and the parking lot was completely full! Instead of parking across the street a nearby hotel, I decided to go home. So get there early!

Oprah's Favorite Things!

Today was Oprah’s Favorite Things Show. She surprised an audience of loyal fans in Macon, Georgia by presenting them with some of the most expensive favorite things yet! Like always, you know the gazillions of Oprah fans will quickly gobble up entire inventories of all these items. So grab your new toys and holiday gifts fast!

• SAMSUNG PROGRESSIVE HD CAMCORDER SC-HMX10C www.samsung.com
• UGG® AUSTRALIA CLASSIC CROCHET TALL BOOT www.uggaustralia.com (I’m sorry, I never understood the UGG craze!)
• TOYWATCH WATCHES www.toywatchusa.com
• PERFECT ENDINGS CUPCAKES FROM WILLIAMS-SONOMA www.williams-sonoma.com
• MELAMINE BOWLS, MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS FROM WILLIAMS-SONOMA www.williams-sonoma.com
• THE ARTISAN® STAND MIXER FROM KITCHENAID HOME APPLIANCES www.shopKitchenAid.com
• THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL'S PLANET EARTH DVD SET www.discoverystore.com
• KAI BODY BUTTER and BODY BUFFER www.kaifragrance.com (since this is half of my name, I will have to check it out)
• CLARISONIC SKIN CARE SYSTEM www.clarisonic.com
• CLAUS PORTO SOAPS FROM LAFCO NEW YORK www.lafcony.com
• THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH BY KEN FOLLETT www.penguin.com
• BREVILLE IKON PANINI PRESS FROM WILLIAMS-SONOMA www.williams-sonoma.com (I have to buy one of these. Here’s a less expensive alternative by Hamilton Beach at Target.)
• HDTV REFRIGERATOR WITH WEATHER AND INFO CENTER FROM LG ELECTRONICS www.LGUSA.com (If only I was a baller!)
• CIAO BELLA BLOOD ORANGE SORBETTO (www.ciaobellagelato.com) YUMMY!
• RACHEL PALLY SWING TURTLENECK AND SAILOR PANTS www.rachelpally.com
• SCRABBLE PREMIER EDITION FROM HASBRO (www.scrabble.com) (Just in time for my mom’s annual Scrabble Party!)
• UNITED ARTISTS 90TH ANNIVERSARY PRESTIGE COLLECTION (www.unitedartists90.com)
• SHAKLEE GET CLEAN™ STARTER KIT (www.shaklee.com)
• O'S GUIDE TO LIFE (www.oxmoorhouse.com)
• JOSH GROBAN'S NOEL CD (www.joshgroban.com)

Photo: Oprah.com

Cute Stuff from LuLu's

LuLu's Fashion Lounge is a great site to find great deals on trendy items. Here are some of my favorite items on the site. Even better: punch in code diva on a dollar at checkout for 15% off!!!

B.B. Dakota Jackie O Jacket - $50
This is THE jacket style this season. This Jackie O jacket can be layered over a long shirt or dress for a fresh look.








Bobi Heathered Cowl Turtleneck in Gray - $37.00
This cowl neck turtleneck has all the elements of the latest trends - it's long, it's gray and it has great detailing with the gathering at the bust. This one is great over skinny jeans, leggings, or tights and boots.










Tramp Amanda Top in Emerald - $27

Another trend is anything shiny - patent leather and satiny fabrics are everywhere! This satin blouse is a great piece for a night on the town. There's also a slit down the back for a sexy touch.

Flip Flops for Under a Buck!

Summertime is not the only time to think about summer gear. As a matter of fact, fall and winter are the season where you will find the best bargains for summer items. So go stock up on your flip-flops now! These flip-flops from Old Navy are only $0.99 and come in 6 colors! No wonder they are Old Navy's best seller!

Announcing Beauty Smackdown!

Do you ever become overwhelmed with the amount of beauty products available that all claim to be THE BEST? You need to check out my new blog, Beauty Smackdown! BeautySmackdown is dedicated to giving you the "skinny" on beauty and costmetic items so that you can make an informed purchase decision. In each post I compare two different products in the same category to declare a winner.

Just to note: These are my honest options. Companies don't pay me to say their items are good.

What I need from you: Tell me what products you want to see in a smackdown! Feel free to email them to me at divaonadollar@yahoo.com.

Dallas Divas: Pre-Holiday Sale at Accents West Village

To all of my loyal Dallas readers... Accents boutique located in the West Village is hosting a pre-Holiday Happy Hour tomorrow, November 16th where all of their items will be 20% off! They will have treats and cocktails for you to enjoy while you shop!

The Scoop: Accents is a great boutique with really affordable clothing in the latest trends. It also carries some great handbags and a wide jewelry selection. The owner, Lucy (from Naperville, IL - big up to DuPage county!), has a great eye. She even helped me find a really cute sweater dress to fit my shape well. There is a really cute shoe shop two doors to the right (I think it's called Accomplice) that has some great items as well (I bought these Seychelles "In the Knick of Time" shoes there for $65)!

Accents is located in the West Village, across from the Avalon Salon at 3699 McKinney Avenue #502.

eBay's 7th on Sale to Benefit HIV and AIDS

Here's another way to be fashionable for a great cause. From November 15 - December 6th a bunch of top designers (think Oscar, Michael K, Marc, Calvin, Donna and more) will be auctioning off some of their items to benefit AIDS during the 7th on Sale. The items featured will be one of a kind and ALL of the proceeds will go to providing care, services and housing to those living with HIV and AIDS. Even better, MAC AIDS Fund has agreed to match every dollar raised up to $500,000. Gotta love MAC!

Do you live in New York? Check out items in person. More information on the 7th on Sale NYC shopping days can be found here.

Read a story about the sale here.

Sephora Friends and Family

The holidays are approaching quickly and I will continue to give you ideas on how to shop efficiently and economically. Right now sephora.com is offering 20% off from November 3 - 21. All you have to do is enter promotion code FF2007 at checkout. Enjoy!

Holiday Style: Latest Impressions e-Magazine

As some of you know, I write a style column for an e-magazine called Impressions every few months. Impressions offers lifestyle advice for professional women on health, beauty, style, and more. In the latest issue I wrote an article called "Holiday Style: Getting More for Less." In this article, I give some good tips on how to frugally find the latest trends for to wear to those holiday parties coming up soon. Read the latest Impressions here.

D.C. Divas: Bargain Shop and be on Oprah!

It looks like the Oprah show is going to be in the DC area featuring a warehouse sale for an upcoming show on hoarders. Tomorrow is the last day, so check it out if you can and PLEASE tell me about it!

LOCATION:

16728 Oakmont Avenue in Gaithersburg, Maryland.Warehouse is 1/4 mile NORTH of I-370.

WHEN:

Thursday, November 1 10am-5pm

Friday, November 2 10am-5pm

Saturday, November 3 10am-3pm

There's no guarantee that you will definitely be on the show, but it's worth a try, right? More information on the Oprah warehouse sale can be found here.

photo: oprah.com

Fashion at the Park Dallas 2007

Those of you who have never visited Dallas may not know this, but surprisingly, Dallas is quite the fashion epicenter of the South. As the home of Neiman Marcus (as well as JC Penney), the city's style and fashion savoir faire continue to amaze me. Yesterday started Fashion at the Park, which is Dallas’ version of Fashion Week. I have been covering the event for The Dallas Morning News’ Fashion Buzz blog and it has been amazing! Last night I was able to cover the Oscar de la Renta and Billy Reid shows.

Oscar de la Renta

Oscar’s show was ultra feminine, with a lot of resort and safari influences. Some of the trends I saw were lots of wide leg pants, ruffled skirts/dresses, and more pocketed dresses. What one item should you invest in for the spring? This belt was THE accessory of the show. It was seen with everything from formal dresses to career wear to blouses. Find a knock-off and wear it freely!

Tonight I will be attending both Diesel and bebe shows. Tomorrow I will attend shows for Dillard's and Macy's. For continued coverage of the blog, check out the Shopping Buzz Blog.