September 5, 2009: Milk Bar Opening Ceremony

On Saturday, September 5, 2009, Milk Bar is hosting a re-grand opening ceremony at its shop located at 1203 North High Street in the Short North. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. New styles will be 15% off.

Deals for the Week of August 31, 2009

Urban Outfitters
August 31-September 30
20% off a purchase of $100 or more on www.urbanoutfitters.com
Enter code "luckybreaks09" at checkout

Victoria's Secret
August 31-September 3
Take $15 off orders over $100; $30 off orders over $150; $75 off orders over $250; and $150 off orders over $500 on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SAVE09" at checkout

Bath & Body Works
August 31-September 13
10% off your order online at www.bathandbodyworks.com
Enter code "1032" at checkout
Offer also good in-store. E-mail me or leave me a comment if you need the coupon for in-store use.

Rapunzels
August 31-September 30
20% off everything on www.shoprapunzels.com
Enter code "INSTYLE09" at checkout

Luna Boston
August 31-September 30
25% off everything on www.lunaboston.com
Enter code "INSTYLE09" at checkout

Ann Taylor
August 31-September 30
20% off orders over $100 on www.anntaylor.com
Enter code "instyle09" at checkout

Max & Chloe
August 31-September 30
20% off everything on www.maxandchloe.com
Enter code "INSTYLE09" at checkout

Lucky Brand
August 31-September 7
30% off everything on www.luckybrand.com
Enter code "9SEPMAIL" at checkout

7 for all mankind
August 31-September 17
20% off everything on www.7forallmankind.com
Enter code "STYLEWATCH" at checkout

Benefit cosmetics
August 31-September 9
15% off orders over $50 on www.benefitcosmetics.com
Enter code "SLTHANKS" at checkout

DJ Premium
August 31-September 7
25% off all full-priced items on www.djpremium.com
Enter code "1BK4S2" at checkout

Coach Outlets
September 1-September 7
Extra 20% off already reduced prices
Click here for the coupon: https://e.coach.com/servlet/website/PersonalizedForm?JhHJoEVTTCTBWU_XUZUW_.40HJmhkRE.26f7be_7.2e.2ey.26zzElHlkpgHoHNkpgFohmtHpsDJhtEikpgmwHnLEmkNL.

Bebe
August 31-October 4
15% off purchases over $100 on www.bebe.com
Enter code "15OFF100" at checkout
Offer also good in-store
Click here for the coupon for in-store use: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/05/54/41/08/554410890.pdf?ep_mid=58189877&ep_rid=1199179533.

Nars cosmetics
September 1-unknown
20% off purchases over $40 on www.narscosmetics.com
Enter code "NJSCHOOL09" at checkout

Tobi
September 1-unknown
30% off your order on www.tobi.com
Enter code "TOBICANDY" at checkout
Excludes A.P.C., Alexander Wang, Anthony Logistics for Men, Comme des Garcons, Converse, Hudson Jeans, Nixon, T by Alexander Wang, and Robin's Jeans

The Sak
September 1-unknown
Additional 50% off sale items on www.thesak.com
Enter code "TSWS90109" at checkout
Free shipping on orders over $75

Wink
September 2-September 7
20% off handbags on www.winknyc.com
Enter code "HDBG9" at checkout

Victoria's Secret
September 2-September 3
25% off summer dresses on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "25DRESSES" at checkout
20% off boots on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "20VSBOOTS" at checkout

Tory Burch
September 3-September 7
20% off orders between $300-$499; 25% off orders $500 and above on www.toryburch.com
No code necessary
Free shipping on orders over $150
Offer applies to sale merchandise but excludes Reva flats
Offer also good in-store without coupon

Banana Republic
September 3-September 7
30% off select fall essentials including pants, sweaters, shirts & more
No code necessary
Click here to access the sale online: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/?tid=bremah914&EV=BW1932009&CD=BNC_BAC&DI=19847767
Offer also good in-store without coupon

ASOS
September 3-September 6
20% off everything on www.asos.com
Enter code "INTROAUTUMN" at checkout

TODAY ONLY: 20% Off at Banana Republic

TODAY ONLY take 20% off everything online at www.bananarepublic.com. Enter code "BRSAVE20" at checkout. Free shipping on orders over $75.

AMAZING sandal sale on Amazon

Amazon is having an AMAZING sale on sandals right now - up to 70% off! I am finding it extremely difficult to resist!!! Check out some of the deals above: Apepazza "Bagheera" jeweled flat sandals for $57.58 down from $179.95; BCBGirls "Aubrey" zipper sandal for $35.18 down from $109.95; Report "Abigail" jeweled thong for $14.38 down from $47.00; Stuart Weitzman "Shelly" thong sandal for $95.68 down from $299.00. Click here to access the sale: http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=pe_31790_12941200_fe_txt_7/?node=689265011.

Raid My Closet: Anniversary

Last week my husband and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary! We celebrated with dinner at a nice restaurant here in town. Here is the outfit that I chose to wear:

Black and white floral dress: BCBG, purchased at Nordstrom about two years ago

Bronze pumps: Christian Louboutin, purchased at Saks last winter

Satin clutch: Prada, purchased at Neiman Marcus online last winter

Necklace: Hikari tahitian south sea pearls and black diamonds, wedding gift from my husband

Extra 50% Off Clearance Sandals on Aldo.com

From today until August 30th, clearance sandals on www.aldo.com are an extra 50% off. It looks like there are some great deals and some of the sandals are as low as $14.99! The extra 50% off is already reflected in the price. Enter code "aldovip15" at checkout for an additional 15% off your order. Free shipping on orders over $100. Click here to access the sale: http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/clearance/womens-sandals?cm_sp=Extra50AllClearSa09-_-US-HP-_-WCSaLP.

Fall/Winter 2009 Fashion Trend: Leopard Prints

It's baaaaack! Leopard print clothes and accessories were everywhere on the fall 2009 fashion runways. Above: Diane Von Furstenburg, Valentino, Mulberry, Oscar de la Renta. Because the print can be overpowering on my short frame I tend to steer clear of leopard dresses or coats. I do, however, enjoy the print in small doses. For those of you wanting to bring out your inner tigress, below are some options to choose from: Charles by Charles David "Dame" leopard flat for $54.95 available at Nordstrom; Leopard glasses for $28 available at Anthropologie; Tolani leopard scarf for $99 available on www.revolveclothing.com; Kate Spade "Beauville" tote nylon large shopper for $295 available at Nordstrom; Bellatrix leopard silk top for $78 available at Nordstrom; Express leopard cardigan for $59.50; Bebe "Veronica" suede and calfhair leopard platform pump for $149; Jessica Simpson "Dresscode" faux leather leopard tote for $128 available on www.zappos.com; Express leopard v-neck vest on sale for $24.75 down from $49.50; Forever 21 leopard party dress for $22.80; Bebe leopard bow headband for $19; BCBGeneration "Tinas" platform pump for $98.95 available at Nordstrom; Express leopard sequin dress for $49.50; Bebe leopard ruffle silk skirt for $89; Forever 21 leopard lucite bangle for $5.80; Melie Bianco leopard carry all for $105 at www.shopintuition.com.

Nine West Private Sale

Click here to access Nine West's private sale: http://www.ninewest.com/Private-Sale/4416135,default,sc.html?ep_tag=EMAUG27&om_u=-RwuBo&om_i=_BKlp5jB7uvCZpp. Select sandal styles in the sale are an extra 30% off the already reduced price. The extra 30% off will be added automatically when you add the item to your cart. Free shipping on orders over $50. Also, take $10 off an order over $65 with code "NWSUMV9." Act quickly as sizes are limited. The sale goes public on September 3rd.

TODAY ONLY: 15% Off Almost Everything at Bloomingdales

TODAY ONLY get 15% off almost everything on www.bloomingdales.com. Enter code "GIVEBACK" at checkout. Offer excludes Men's electronics, UGG Australia, Lafayette 148 New York, David Yurman, Not Your Daughter's Jeans, Tory Burch Shoes, all Fendi, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, Juliska, cosmetics, fragrances, and gift cards. Offer also good in-store. E-mail me or leave me a comment if you want the coupon for in-store use.

Fall/Winter 2009 Fashion Trend: Bib Necklaces

The statement necklace is here to stay this fall and I couldn't be more pleased! I absolutely adore wearing notice-me jewelry and accessories with my basics. The bib necklace in particular showed up frequently on the fall 2009 fashion runways. Above: Miu Miu, Vera Wang, Marni, Tom Binns. Below are some retail options ranging anywhere from $6.80 to $330: Forever 21 beaded and sequined bib necklace for $10.80; Forever 21 beaded bib necklace for $11.80; Urban Outfitters beaded bib necklace on sale for $29.99 down from $48; Banana Republic monogram coiled bib necklace for $150 (featured in this month's Lucky magazine!); Banana Republic floral grid bib necklace for $125; Gardenia bib necklace for $198 available at Anthropologie; Urban Outfitters grey studded bib necklace for $48; Lee Angel "Anouk" floral bib for $330 available on www.shopbop.com; Livia necklace for $48 in clear (also available in green) available at Anthropologie; Urban Outfitters metallic flower bib necklace for $48; Rachel Leigh "Millies" vintage denim bib necklace for $198 on www.shopbop.com; Forever 21 sequined bib necklace for $6.80.