Fashion Do: Drawstring Bucket Bags

This trend was recently featured in Lucky Magazine's fall handbag section and seems to be growing in popularity by the minute as more and more celebrities have been seen wearing the drawstring bucket bag (see left Whitney Port). I recently picked up the cross-body studded drawstring bucket bag below from www.asos.com. Below are some other options if you are liking this trend: Suede cross-body pouch for $60 available on www.topshop.com; Charles David snake trimmed suede small drawstring cross-body bag availble in black, plum, or indigo for $178 available at Nordstrom; MCM "Alda" drawstring satchel for $625 availble on www.bloomingdales.com; Deux Lux drawstring bucket bag for $68 availble at Urban Outfitters; Olivia Harris baby ball hobo for $265 availble on www.lunaboston.com; Kooba "Chase" leather messenger bag for $545 availble at Saks Fifth Avenue; See by Chloe "Backstage" drawstring cross-body bag for $495 availble on at Nordstrom.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Extra 25% off Last Call Merchandise on NeimanMarcus.com

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get an extra 25% off all last call clearance merchandise on www.neimanmarcus.com. No code necessary. Click here to access the sale:
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/common/store/catalog/templates/saleSiloE.jhtml?tv=lc&N=4294952610&st=s&icid=home3.

Deals for the Week of October 12, 2009

Paula Dorf cosmetics
October 12-November 2
35% off everything on www.pauladorf.com
Enter code "luckybreaks3" at checkout

Treesje
October 12-November 2
30% off everything on www.treesje.com
Enter code "luckybreaks9" at checkout

Kinerase
October 12-November 2
30% off everything on www.kinerase.com
Enter code "luckybreaks2" at checkout

Cache
October 12-November 1
$20 off any regular-priced top on www.cache.com; $30 off any regular-priced bottom or dress; $50 off any regular-priced jacket
Enter code "Z090171" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
E-mail me or leave me a comment if you want the coupon for in-store use
October 13-October 18
$20 off a purchase of $100 or more on www.cache.com
Enter code "J090513" at checkout
Offer also good in-stores with coupon
E-mail me or leave me a comment if you want the coupon for in-store use

Wink
October 12-November 30
30% off your purchase on www.winkynyc.com
Enter code "luckybreaks3" at checkout

Blue Heaven Boutique
October 12-October 15
20% off a purchase over $100 on www.blueheavenboutique.com
Enter code "FRIENDS20" at checkout

Robertson
October 9-October 11
Extra 30% off sale items on www.shoprobertson.com
Enter code "SAVEMORE" at checkout
All sale items are final sale

Old Navy
October 12-October 15
15% off your purchase on www.oldnavy.com
Enter code "ONBDAY15" at checkout
October 16-October 20
15% off an order of $75 or more on www.oldnavy.com; 20% off an order of $100 or more; 25% off an order of $125 or more
Enter code "SAVE123" at checkout

J. Crew
October 12-October 14
20% off a purchase of $150 or more on www.jcrew.com
Enter code "SHOPFALL" at checkout

Filene's Basement
October 14-October 19
15% off your entire purchase in-stores with coupon
Click here to print coupon for in-store use:
http://forum.purseblog.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=907676&d=1255447861

Funkylala
October 13-October 14
25% off full-priced items on www.funkylala.com
Enter code "fallaway" at checkout
October 13-October 16
Extra 25% off sale items on www.funkylala.com
Enter code "fallaway" at checkout

ASOS
October 14-October 21
25% off everything on www.asos.com
Enter code "OCTOBER09" at checkout

Kate Spade
October 15-October 25
Extra 25% off sale items on http://www.katespade.com/
No code necessary
Discount automatically applied when you add the item to your cart
Click here to access the sale:
http://www.katespade.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=1872494&source=CME_KSP:Mainspot:HTML:20091014

Max & Chloe
October 15-October 19
20% off any purchase on www.maxandchloe.com
Enter code "EFRFAM" at checkout

Ann Taylor Loft
October 15-October 18
Extra 25% off sale items on www.anntaylorloft.com
No code necessary
Discount automatically applied when you add the item to your cart
Click here to access the sale:
http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/category_sale.jsp?N=1200042&categoryId=3364&Nr=AND(CAT_SALE_FLAG:Y)&Ns=SALE_SEQUENCE_NO&viewAll=true&cid=E0002207
Sale also in-stores

Barneys New York
October 15-October 18
For every $250 you spend on www.barneys.com you will receive a $25 gift card
No code necessary
Offer also good in-stores

Victoria's Secret
October 15-October 18
20% off a single item on www.victoriassecret.com
Enter code "SAVE20" at checkout
Free shipping on orders over $100
Enter code "FREE100" at checkout

Banana Republic
October 16-October 20
15% off an order of $75 or more on www.bananarepublic.com; 20% off an order of $100 or more; 25% off an order of $125 or more
Enter code "SAVE123" at checkout

Gap
October 16-October 20
15% off an order of $75 or more on www.gap.com; 20% off an order of $100 or more; 25% off an order of $125 or more
Enter code "SAVE123" at checkout

Couture Candy
October 16-October 18
$50 off orders over $150 on www.couturecandy.com
Enter code "OCTOBER" at checkout
Excludes certain designers and sale items

Tory Burch
October 16-October 19
Private Sale: Enjoy up to 70% off items including apparel, shoes, handbags, and accessories
Click here to access the sale: www.toryburchprivatesale.com

Bliss
October 16-October 31
20% off bliss products on www.blissworld.com
Enter code "109900"at checkout

TOMORROW October 11th: Saks Key to the Cure 2009 Cocktail Party & Style Show

TOMORROW October 11, 2009, Saks Fifth Avenue (located at Polaris mall) will be hosing the Key to the Cure 2009 Cocktail Party and Style Show benefitting the Columbus Cancer Clinic, a program of LifeCare Alliance. The party will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the lower level. For more information regarding sponsorships and event tickets, please contact the Columbus Cancer Clinic at (614) 437-2805.

TODAY ONLY: New Customers get $10 Off a $49+ Purchase on DSW.com

TODAY ONLY get $100 off your purchase of $49 or more on www.dsw.com. Enter code "SHOPTEN" at checkout. This offer is for customers who have not yet ordered from DSW's website.

On the Hunt for the Perfect Statement Shoe

Have you been looking for the perfect eye-catching show-stopping shoe to wear with your LBD but don't want to break the bank? Well, look no further. I have assembled the most outrageous shoes that I could find in bright hues and bold patterns, with embellishments, sequins, bows, and fringe, all of which are priced at or below $100! Statement shoes are no longer just for celebrities (Above: Cameron Diaz, Leighton Meester, Taylor Swift, Sarah Jessica Parker, Beyonce)! Check out the footcandy below: ASOS ASTORIA lace front leopard ankle boot for $82.07 available on www.asos.com; ASOS HECTIC heeled platform gladiator sandal for $63.83 available on www.asos.com; Zigi soho zipora platform bootie for $69.95 available on www.dsw.com; Liliana STUD open toe bootie for $55 available on www.flyjane.net; Paris Hilton Destiny for $93 available on www.zappos.com; Faith Cibbon ribbon detail shoe for $89.36 available on www.asos.com; ASOS HENDRIX suede studded fringe sandal for $100.30 (I LURRRRV these!) available on www.asos.com; Baby Phat Cailyn shoe for $79.99 available on www.heels.com; Aldo Mickolick shoe for $90; SM luxe delia platform flower bootie for $79.95 available on www.dsw.com; ASOS LOLLIPOP bow glitter ballerina flats for $32.83 available on www.asos.com; ASOS TRANSFIX suede circle striped shootie for $58.36 available on www.asos.com; Dollhouse Bayard peep toe platform bootie for $44.95 available on www.dsw.com; Baby Phat Cynthia heel for $69.99 available on www.heels.com; Qupid Luxe HYDE peep toe booties for $65 available on www.flyjane.net; rsvp Henry pump for $93 available on www.zappos.com; N.Y.L.A. Stern slingback platform bootie for $89.95 for www.dsw.com; Steve Madden Regaal pump for $99.95 available on www.zappos.com; Harajuku Lovers Patricia heel for $85.49 available on www.heels.com; Jeffrey Campbell pearl ruffle flat for $76 available on www.bluefly.com; Madden Girl Luckie sequined platform pump for $39.95 available on www.dsw.com; Poetic License Kiss & Tell pump for $94.95 available at Nordstrom.

Great Deal: All Gabriella Rocha Footwear $7.95 this Weekend on 6pm.com

From today until October 11th, all Gabriella Rocha footwear is only $7.95 on www.6pm.com. When I first saw this sale, I immediately thought that it had to be a typo. Gabriella Rocha shoes can retail for up to $175! I've purchased a pair of shoes by Gabriella Rocha in the past and while they aren't the highest quality, they are super cute and are still one of my favorite pairs of shoes and are definitely worth a measley $7.95! Click here to access the sale: http://www.6pm.com/search/brand/605/filter/brandNameFacet/%22Gabriella+Rocha%22/productTypeFacet/%22Shoes%22.

UPDATE: It appears that they are having some problems with their website right now. I placed an order for 3 pairs of pumps and got a confirmation saying that I purchased 1 pair of wedges! When I e-mailed about the problem, I was told that they are in the process of fixing a glitch in their system and that my order will be cancelled. Because of my experience, I am going to steer clear of this sale today, but I may take a look again tomorrow. Unfortunately, it also looks like the shoes are going quickly and that pretty much all of the boots are sold out now, which is too bad since they had some really cute pairs. On a side note, even if the item is listed on the main page as being priced at more than $7.95, when you click on it to add it to your cart it will show up as $7.95.

Betsey Johnson Columbus Day Sale

From today until October 12th, get an extra 20% off sale items on www.betseyjohnson.com. Enter code "COLUMBO" at checkout. All sale items are final sale. Click here to access the sale: http://www.betseyjohnson.com/Sale/pl/c/9066.html.

Kate Spade Outlets Columbus Day Sale

From today until October 12th, receive 40% off your entire purchase at the Kate Spade Outlets. There is a Kate Spade Outlet store located at Prime Outlets in Jeffersonville, Ohio, which is about an hour and a half outside of Columbus.

Filene's Basement Columbus Day Sale

From today until October 12th, take an extra 20% off any one item at Filene's Basement. Click here to print out the coupon for in-store use: http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe6e15737664057d7c14&m=fef6157472610c&ls=fde911787c66037e7c14727c&l=fec4117376620574&s=fe4e10737d6c0c7b711c&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe3115757d65047c741178&r=0.
The discount does not apply to shoes. The C-bus Filene's Basement is located at the corner of Sawmill Road and Dublin-Granville Road.

Express Columbus Day Sale

From today until October 12th, get $15 off every $60 you spend on www.express.com. Enter code "3079" at checkout. Offer also good in-stores with coupon. Click here to print the coupon for in-store use: http://www.express.com/assets/cms/coupons/oct/COUPON_15off_3079.pdf

TODAY ONLY: 10% Off Your Purchase at The Body Shop

TODAY ONLY get 10% off your entire purchase on www.thebodyshop-usa.com. Enter code "PAMPER" at checkout. Offer only good online.

Nine West Columbus Day Sale

For a limited time, get 30% off select styles of Nine West boots on www.ninewest.com. The discount is automatically applied when you add the item to your cart. Click here to access the sale: http://www.ninewest.com/Columbus-Day-Sale/4507493,default,sc.html. Above: Elektra on sale for $118.30; Eppoine on sale for $83.30; Zelpie on sale for $125.30.

Fashion Do: Waterfall Jackets and Cardigans

The waterfall jacket has been around for a while, but as far as I can tell it hasn't started to become popular until quite recently. While the waterfall jacket isn't nearly as trendy as liquid leggings, boyfriend blazers, or moto jackets, it seems that more and more celebrities have been wearing them lately (as seen on Olivia Palermo to the left). While I admittedly do not yet own one of these jackets, I really do love the way they look. The cascading fabric really does give the illusion of a waterfall and is uber feminine. I wasn't able to locate a lot of waterfall jackets at retail shops, but I have listed those that I did find below, as well as a few waterfall cardigans: Jersey waterfall jacket for $90 available on www.topshop.com; Banana Republic Italian merino draped cardigan for $90; ASOS Black sequined waterfall blazer for $136.78 available on www.asos.com; Frenchi open lightweight jersey cardigan for $39 available at Nordstrom; Wool waterfall jacket available in denim or light grey for $125 available on www.topshop.com.

TODAY ONLY: Rebecca Minkoff Flash Sale

TODAY ONLY until 9:00 p.m. ET, Rebecca Minkoff is having a sale on certain handbags online at www.rebeccaminkoff.com. The sale was supposed to start at 9:00 a.m. ET, but the site crashed because it was unable to handle all of the traffic. They are in the process of fixing the website now and anticipate that it will be back up momentarily. Once I am able to access the sale, I will post more about the selection and prices. Click here to access the sale:
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102749633237&s=5438&e=001QwtBi-kj-P8pR1BZ-m8fjKvlsVJnl9a2Q2gih8RD1leXM8kJv4YaR2wzqiuM80u70bxLd8QgcB017fF_wnpXWmY8WaWRcYpcfH0N70uc5zgdqJzlLyUhYsgGuyQ6K2Cg9rRkh9PhxFaawu9LKwUF9gGpyzV1eMaz.

UPDATE: Do to technical problems with the website, the Flash Sale has been CANCELLED.

TODAY/TOMORROW ONLY: Extra 30% Off Online Exclusives at Armani Exchange

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY get an extra 30% off online exclusives on www.armaniexchange.com. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. Click here to access the sale: http://www.armaniexchange.com/category/womens/ecom+exclusives.do?code=AXEMAIL091006&axcmp=em:falloff10609:x:J:9&sp_mid=2357419&sp_rid=. Above: Faux leather legging for $33.60; Modern rhinestone watch for $98; Plaid bow tie shirt for $41.30; Zip front dress for $41.30.

Great Deal: Lorac VIP Jet Setter Makeup Collection

For a limited time only and while supplies last, Lorac is offering its Jet Setter Makeup Collection for $25 (a $170 value). The set includes: Special Effects Conditioning Primer and Lengthening Mascara, Showstopper Eye/Cheek Palette, Mini TANtalizer Baked Bronzer, aquaPRIME Face Primer, Cream Lipstick in Premiere, Matte Lipstick in Imagine, Front Of The Line Liquid Eyeliner in black, and includes Travel Roll Up Bag. Click here to purchase the set:

http://www.loraccosmetics.com/p-121-font-colorcb0000-size1new-vip-discountfontbrvip-jet-setter-makeup-collectionbrfont-colorcb0000only-2500fontbrfont-colorcb0000-size1a-17000-valuefontbr.aspx.

Wednesday, October 7th: Rebecca Minkoff Online Flash Sale

This Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. ET to 9:00 p.m. ET, Rebecca Minkoff is putting select items on sale on www.rebeccaminkoff.com. For those of you who do not know about Rebecca Minkoff, she is an up-and-coming handbag designer who has now branched out into clothing as well. Her most popular bags include the Nikki hobo, the Morning After Bag, and the Matinee bag, which have been seen on loads of celebrities including Hayden Panetierre, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Lauren Conrad, Leighton Meester, Jessica Alba, and many many more. For those of you who know me, you know that I am somewhat of a handbag freak. Handbags are my splurge items (although I always search for sales of course). I have pieces from high-end designers (Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada), mid-end designers (Botkier, Hayden-Harnett, Foley + Corinna) and lower-end designers (Coach). I would say that Rebecca Minkoff falls in the mid-end range with most bags retailing around $500, although certain of her bags retail at nearly $700. I own four RM bags myself and I must say that the leather on these bags is absolutely wonderful in my opinion and rivals the leather on some of my high-end bags. If you are looking for a unique bag (RM is not sold in any stores in Columbus) that is great quality, I highly recommend that you check out this sale on Wednesday (I know I will be!). Please note that the more popular styles will go very very quickly. RM has quite the cult following (the Minkettes) and I'm sure they will be all over this sale, so I would recommend logging onto the sale as soon as it starts. In the past, the website has crashed because of the large number of shoppers, so you may have to be patient with the sale. Finally, while I have never ordered any of my RM bags directly from RM, I have heard that it can take some time to get your bag in the mail and that their customer service is not the best, so you will need to be patient.

TODAY ONLY: Extra 25% Off Linea Pelle Sale Items

TODAY ONLY get an extra 25% off sale items, including those pictured above, on www.lineapelle.com. Enter code "MAD425" at checkout. Click here to shop the specials:
http://www.lpcollection.com/SPECIALS.html. Above: Dylan double handle bag in coconut for $22.75 down from $425; Skinny double wrap round pyramid stud bracelet in crimson or steel for $30.94 down from $55; Dylan small speedy with shoulder strap in persimmon for $168.75 down from $375.