Bloomingdales Sale in Full Action

Hit up Bloomingdales this weekend for extra savings of 20-30% off at the Big Brown Bag event! Its a great opporunity to add to your summer wardrobe before the fall items hit the store! Note-Designer bags are up to 40% off.

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Nordstrom Rack Now Open in Union Square!

Tuesday was the grand opening of New York City's only Nordstrom Rack. I checked it out today and I have to give it the 5 star award for the best deals in contemporary clothes. Despite the rediculous crowd (I mean it DID just open), the selections were amazing. You have to go.

I got this darling silk Milly blouse for 59.99, original tags still in tact, $380. Amazing!!! I literally tried on like 12 things and wanted them all. But, I really couldn't do that to my trusty old credit card.

Accessory department was subpar though, so don't visit merely in search of a new bag. Go for the clothes!

Large selections from: Nanette Lepore, Trina Turk, Joie, Rebecca Taylor, Milly, DVF, Vince, Spledid, Paige, Seven, Rock and Republic, Citizen of Humanity, the list goes on.

Its a definite must see.

Kate Spade Coupon

A fabulous friend sent me this and it's a great opportunity to save on perhaps a summer bag or cute pair of shoes from Kate Spade!

Take $50 off your purchase of $250 from a Kate Spade store or online now through May 31st.

Copy and paste this link into your browser to check out the coupon:

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Is it REALLY almost bathing suit time?

Even though I have been pretty good lately about visiting my friendly neighborhood fitness center, I can't say that I love getting in the mindset for putting on a bathing suit. But, with Memorial Day weekend creeping up, I figured I would consider a new one. I ventured out to Century 21 yesterday and I tell you what, they have an incredible bathing suit selection. Pucci, Donna Karen,Nicole Miller, Juicy Couture, the list goes on.

I found a chic bikini (that looks good enough on) from contemporary designer, Shoshana for $49.99!!! This is amazing, considering I saw this exact bathing suit at a Bleecker Street boutique 2 months ago retailing for $125 for the top and $95 for the bottom. You do the math. Now I have to focus on looking my best so I can rock this little number at the beach this summer!

Oh, and they had a lot of good looking cover-ups too. I already have a yellow one that will go perfectly, but if you are in the market for beach wear at a good deal, hit up Century 21.

Lilly Pulitzer tunic from TJMAXX!

About a month ago, I found my mom a great looking Lilly Pulitzer tunic in a shocking pink and white print at TJMaxx. The actual retail price (original tag involved!) was $238, I paid $59.99. As much as I love shopping for myself, I also really enjoy buying thigs for her! Anyway, she loved it and wears it with white jeans. CUTE MOM! Besides, she's the one I have to thank for teaching me how to shop so well. ;).

On that day, they didn't have anything great in my size, but 3 weeks later when I went back to trusty old TJ's in hopes to find a cute rug for my bedroom, I found the same top for me in navy and white. Ok, so I know it's not THAT cool to be twinsies with your mom, but I don't care! I'd be her twin any day!

Gotta love Mom...and Lilly Pulitzer!!

Mark your calendar! Nanette Lepore Sample Sale coming up!

Yay! One of my fav's is having a sample sale very soon. Here is the scoop: dresses for $150, other items for less from my beloved Nanette Lepore! If you know me, you know how I adore her clothes.

SO: May 18th-20th at 225 West 35th Street between 7th and 8th avenues. The sale runs from 9am to 7pm.

My guess (from experience) is that new items will be placed in the sale space daily, but knowing me I'll be there with bells on my toes on the 18th! If I find something, you'll be sure to know!

Why I love Loehmann's

I really love Loehmann's for my bargain shopping addiction. The store in Chelsea is one of my favorite go to places for all sorts of amazing finds. They also offer a VIP card that gives you an additional 10% off of everything you purchase, including sale items. I also appreciate the way they send a postcard of the featured designers for the people who sign up for the membership to know in advance!

For example, they did a Marc Jacobs sample sale for a week. They even got items that were still in stores full price for about 50-70% off the original. LOVE IT! They also have the absolute best selection of designer sunglasses for around $70. I recently got Burberry sunnies for $69.99 that retail for $450. YUP!

This store is also pretty quiet most of the time (unlike my beloved Century 21), especially if you can swing by during the week.

Check the Cheslea location this week for Juicy Couture swim wear: very very cute!!

Store info:
101 7th Avenue, between 16th and 17th
Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 11-7

Macy's Sale + 20% Coupon=Michael Kors Spring Bag!

Many great department stores offer specials certain days of the week so it's always great to sign up for email updates from your favorite places. Macy's is probably one of the best department stores for allowing you to come in with a coupon on a sale day and get double the discount.

I decided to brave the crowds and hit Macy's Herald Square and I got a great looking, very classic, Michael Kors tote at an unreal deal. Back in October, I purchased a couple of cocktail dresses at Macy's for holiday events. Somehow or another, they were having a rebate program if you gave a small donation to the American Heart Association. A sucker for charities, I figured, what the heck, we will see what happens. So a couple of weeks ago I got a 70 dollar gift card to the store!

I took it with me on the day of a one-day %20 off sale (a Tuesday FYI), and the sales guy let me use both offers! Now I have some new gorgeous arm candy in this yummy vanilla leather with a silver chain and lock detail. PS-the lock really works.

So the moral of today's lesson: don't be afraid to sign up for store offers! Sometimes they really work out. Without that $70 gift card, I never could have afforded my new bag!